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PSIA Hosts PKOC Validation Testing Event
Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) hosted a special interoperability event with six companies involved in the access control market, demonstrating the emerging Public Key Open Credential (PKOC) specification. The validation testing was hosted at the Convergint facility in Centennial, Colorado and featured products from Elatec, JCI, Kastle, Last Lock, rf IDEAS, and SAFR Scan (RealNetworks).
Allied Universal Mourns Loss Of Security Professional In Maui Wildfires, Several Others Unaccounted For
Like people around the world, I watched in shock as the deadliest wildfire in modern U.S. history devasted Maui last week. I worried about the safety of our valued team members, our customers and the community. My worries were realized. The Allied Universal team lost a security professional in the fire. Several others remain unaccounted for.
Active Intelligence Groundbreaking ASTRA Video Anomaly Detection Now Available!
Active Intelligence to announce that its groundbreaking ASTRA™ Autonomous Video Anomaly Detection solution is now available for sale. The decision to initiate the official availability of ASTRA comes after a series of user trials and evaluations in mission critical applications across multiple vertical markets. A breakthrough in proactive security technology, ASTRA™ delivers real-time anomaly detection for a virtually unlimited number of security, safety, compliance, and commercial / industrial applications across the enterprise.
Chronos Technology and WiTTRA Collaborate to Enhance Positioning Solutions
Chronos Technology announced a collaboration with WiTTRA, WiTTRA’s technology is designed to help businesses optimise their processes, reduce their costs, and improve their efficiency. This partnership aims to modernise the field of positioning technologies, empowering businesses across diverse industries with precise, secure, and versatile location-based solutions that complement existing positioning capabilities.
Leading International Delivery Services Company Mitigates Pilferage and Intrusion with Quanergy 3D LiDAR Security Solutions
Quanergy Solutions was selected by a leading international delivery services company to address ongoing challenges relating to loss of parcels, false alarms and intrusion at distribution facilities. The company had experienced a loss of parcels at their distribution facilities caused by warehouse employees throwing packages over the perimeter fence.
Shooter Detection Systems Welcomes New President Stephen Carney and Appoints Rich Onofrio as Chief Technology Officer
Shooter Detection Systems (SDS) announce the appointment of Stephen Carney as the company’s new President. Mr. Carney previously served as Vice President of Global Product Management for HID Global. Additionally, Rich Onofrio, former Managing Director of SDS, has assumed the role of Chief Technology Officer, leading the Engineering team following the retirement of Ronald Fowler, the company’s original CTO.
Balancing Privacy and Security: Building Trust in an Increasingly Connected World
As technology advances and our lives become more intertwined with digital devices, the amount of personal information collected by various systems has grown exponentially. Physical security systems and Internet of Things (IoT) devices collect massive amounts of data every single day. This data can provide a much more detailed portrait of people, places, and events than was previously possible.
VSS Tech Talks on Safe Cities & Municipalities Scheduled for July 27th!
Virtual Security Showcase, the professional security industry’s first online multi-vendor educational tradeshow experience established in 2020, has opened free registration for the next VSS Tech Talk, Making Safe Cities and Municipalities Safer & More Efficient, scheduled for July 27th from 2-3 PM EST. The panel discussions will address the latest technologies and solutions for enhanced security and operations in our cities and municipalities.
WiTTRA Achieves FCC Approval for Unified Gateway, Paving the Way for Mass IoT Deployments.
WiTTRA has reached a significant milestone with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) granting approval for its Unified Gateway as a critical component for mass IoT deployments. This landmark approval solidifies WiTTRA’s position as a pioneering force in the IoT industry and establishes its Unified Gateway as the first mioty gateway to receive recognition from the FCC. The WiTTRA Unified Gateway serves as the cornerstone of network deployments, combining a 6LoWPAN mesh network with a mioty LPWAN radio.
Interface Launches AI-based Intelligent Voice-down System
Interface Systems unveiled an intelligent voice-down system designed to automatically detect and discourage loitering and other suspicious activity in the perimeter of a store or restaurant. By utilizing modern AI-based cameras combined with customizable audio messages, auxiliary lighting, and sirens, the new voice-down system detects people and vehicles loitering or acting suspiciously with 99.9% accuracy and warns them of security presence and possible law enforcement action.
Allied Universal Mourns Loss of Security Professional in Allen Premium Outlets Mass Shooting
The Allied Universal team lost one of its own during a mass shooting in Allen, Texas, on May 6, 2023. We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Christian LaCour, our security professional who was tragically killed while protecting the customers and employees of the Allen Premium Outlets.
Intrinsic ID Showcases Expertise and PUF Innovations at Key Industry Events
Intrinsic ID announced its participation in an additional selection of upcoming industry events where it will showcase the breadth of its PUF technology for device-level security and authentication. Along with the industry events announced last week, these additional events support the growing need and awareness for secure solutions across several industries.
43rd Annual Building Safety Month Begins in Two Weeks
The two-week countdown has begun for the International Code Council’s 43rd annual Building Safety Month. The campaign, designed to increase awareness of building safety issues in homes, schools and other buildings, will feature five weekly themes. Each year, communities around the world sign official proclamations to declare May as Building Safety Month.
Allied Universal Announces Acquisition of Elite Tactical Security in Las Vegas
Allied Universal and MSA Security®, an Allied Universal company, announced the strategic expansion of services in the Las Vegas region with the acquisition of Elite Tactical Security Solutions. lite Tactical provides specialized security solutions to hospitality and entertainment clients throughout the Las Vegas area, including security and executive protection officers as well as explosives- and firearms-detection canine teams.
Axis 2022 Sustainability Report
Axis has published its twelfth annual sustainability report created in line with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and the UN Global Compact. Axis remained dedicated to sustainable operations and the quality of its solutions throughout 2022, which was a year of strong growth and all-time-high revenue. Close co-operation with partners minimized risk throughout the entire value chain and reinforced mutual long-term dedication to openness, ethics, trust, and transparency.
Axis Communications unveils new devices at ISC West, underscoring its commitment to deep learning and advanced analytics
Axis Communications announced the debut of its latest product and solutions offering at the ISC West security conference in Las Vegas, NV. The unveiling will include a series of panoramic cameras, two dome cameras, and a new thermal camera designed for large-scale remote temperature monitoring. Each of these devices is built on ARTPEC-8 chip technology and equipped with a Deep Learning Processing Unit (DLPU), making it possible to run advanced video analytics at the network edge.
Active Intelligence Redefines Pre-emptive Security at ISC West 2023 With ASTRA Anomaly Detection
Active Intelligence is featuring the company’s flagship Autonomous Video Anomaly Detection solution, ASTRA™, here at ISC West 2023 in booth 30057. With the unique ability to detect anomalous activity in virtually any video feed, ASTRA effectively redefines how security professionals can implement intelligent analytics for a virtually unlimited number of security, safety, compliance, and commercial/industrial applications across the enterprise.
BCD Releases Harmonize RMM For Simplicity Of System Management
As technology advances, so do the security risks that come with it. It’s no surprise that security is a top priority in today’s world, and the growing number of security systems and devices has made it increasingly challenging to monitor and manage effectively. But what if there was a solution that offered simplicity in system […]
Kidde Engineered Systems Rebranded as Kidde Commercial
Kidde Engineered Systems announced its new Kidde Commercial brand identity. Kidde Commercial is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), the leading global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. The rebranded Kidde Commercial aims to set a new standard for customer excellence, with innovative solutions that are easy to install and maintain through a broad, experienced and highly trained network of dealers and technicians.
Motorola Solutions Unveils New Avigilon Security Suite, Introduces Avigilon Alta Cloud and Avigilon Unity On-Premise
Motorola Solutions announced the new Avigilon physical security suite that provides secure, scalable and flexible video security and access control to organizations of all sizes around the world. The Avigilon security suite includes the cloud-native Avigilon Alta and on-premise Avigilon Unity solutions, each powered by advanced analytics and designed to provide an effortless user experience.