Security.World Q&A with Chris Fowler, Director of Emerging Technologies at ADT Commercial
We’re seeing a rise in violent incidents at businesses and storefronts across the country. What types of industries/workplaces are most impacted? Workplace crime and violent incidents can happen anywhere within any organization. We are particularly concerned about the safety of front-line workers – from retail to public transportation to financial services. Employers must step in with better policies and tools to protect their greatest asset: their workforce.
LenelS2 Releases Updates to Flagship OnGuard Platform
LenelS2 has released the latest version of its flagship access control and alarm monitoring system, OnGuard ® Version 8.2. This new version empowers users to take advantage of a range of new value-added features and enhancements, prioritizing the optimization of their security profiles, boosting operational efficiency, and delivering a more customizable and intuitive user experience. LenelS2 is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.
Magos Systems Announces Technology Partnership with Netwatch to Expand Customers’ Actionable Video Intelligence
Magos announce a technology partnership with Netwatch North America, the leader in proactive video monitoring solutions, to bring actionable intelligence when deploying a radar detection system. By combining Magos radars with Netwatch’s proactive video monitoring solution, security leaders realize enhanced visibility and informed response. AI-filtered alerts supported by Netwatch’s highly trained operators result in reduced false alarms.
ASSA ABLOY Integrates Aperio Wireless Technology with Verkada Command
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions completed the integration of their Aperio wireless lock technology with Verkada’s Command cloud-based management platform, delivering a fully integrated hardware and software solution that strengthens safety while simplifying management and lowering total cost of ownership. With the extensive locking hardware options available from ASSA ABLOY Group brands, the Aperio integration significantly expands the range of applications that can be managed by Verkada’s Command Access Control solution.
Vector Flow Partners with Nedap Security to Automate Laborious Physical Identity and Access Management Processes
Vector Flow is proud to announce a new partnership with Nedap, a Dutch multinational technology company responsible for the development of powerful physical security solutions. This partnership sees the Vector Flow platform seamlessly integrate with Nedap’s AEOS physical access control system to simplify physical access and identity management (PIAM) and deliver outstanding user experience.
Konica Minolta Partners with Scylla AI to Offer Visible Weapon Detection
Konica Minolta announced a move to strengthen its business in the monitoring and video security solutions market with a solution designed to mitigate the threat of gun violence, through the deployment of a new Visible Weapon Detection (VWD) module within Konica Minolta’s REACT platform. Konica Minolta’s REACT is a comprehensive, end-to-end platform that helps organizations analyze situations and behaviors, offering advanced on-site (edge-based) real-time recognition and judgment-based AI processing.
HomeSphere and Kidde Help Builders Save on Safety
HomeSphere, the only platform connecting building product manufacturers to regional homebuilders who collectively construct more homes than the top five public homebuilders combined, announced a strategic partnership with Kidde, the most-installed fire safety brand in the U.S. with over 400 million total household installations. Through the partnership, HomeSphere’s 2,700-plus single and multifamily builders will have access to exclusive rebates on select smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
Swann Debuts the AllSecure650™ 2K Wireless Security System in the United States Market
Swann releases the AllSecure650™ 2K Wireless Security System in the United States. The AllSecure650™ 2K Wireless Security was first released for the Australian market and has become a go-to security system for consumers in Oz. The AllSecure650™Security Kit cameras are equipped with SwannNet™ which ensures the strongest available Wi-Fi connection to each camera from the Wi-Fi NVR or internet router
Eagle Eye Networks and Brivo Announce $192M Investment – One of the Largest Ever in Cloud Physical Security
Eagle Eye Networks and Brivo, announced one of the largest investments to date in cloud physical security. SECOM CO., LTD, one of the largest security integration companies in the world, according to Forbes Global 2000, has made a primary equity investment of $192 million in the two companies, $100M in Eagle Eye Networks and $92M in Brivo. Eagle Eye Networks and Brivo are independent companies majority owned by Dean Drako.
TDSi Launches Latest GARDiS 2.5 Software Update
Integrated security manufacturer TDSi announces the release of its latest update to the powerful but highly flexible and secure GARDiS access control software – Version 2.5. The latest enhanced features include integration with Suprema’s BioStar security platform and Pelco’s Video Management Solutions, along with a new integration module with Hikvision’s video solutions, the update also includes enhanced anti-passback and mantrap/airlock functionalities, and additions to the administration system to enable bulk uploads of identity details.
Integration of Kantech Access Control Now Available for Qognify VMS
Qognify, part of Hexagon and Johnson Controls Security Products, present an integration between their products Qognify VMS and Kantech EntraPass. The integration of both software products enables users to better understand situations based on the synchronization of event and video data, allowing a faster and more targeted response to event-based scenarios.
Upgrading Schools and Stadium Security
Chelmsford Public School District is a highly rated school system located in the town of Chelmsford, Mass., a suburb 24 miles north of Boston. The district contains eight schools which serve more than 5,000 students in grades pre-kindergarten through 12. Like most school districts, it employs surveillance cameras and other technology to create a safe learning environment for its students. Over the past five years, the district has been working with Lan-Tel Communications, an innovative technology solutions provider and Axis partner, to expand surveillance coverage across its buildings.
Beyond Security: How Unified Security Platforms Can Improve Efficiency, Security, and Compliance Management
Critical infrastructure systems, networks, and assets that our nation depends on must be kept operating to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of our communities. Yet protecting these facilities is becoming increasingly difficult. In many facilities, the scope of operations is expanding and regulations are changing, impacting established processes. Also, cyber and physical threats are becoming more frequent and complicated.
Bi-directional Integration of Gallagher Access Control Now Available for Qognify VMS
Qognify, part of Hexagon and Gallagher announced the release of an integration between Qognify VMS and Gallagher access control. In a world of converging technology ecosystems, siloed solutions are no longer viable – this applies in particular to physical security, where only combined information enables a comprehensive assessment of a situation as well as an appropriate and timely response.
Hakimo Raises $6M as Demand for Smarter Physical Security Increases
Hakimo announced $6 million in new funding led by Rocketship.vc, with participation from existing investors Neotribe Ventures, defy.vc and Firebolt Ventures as well as new investors Carrier Global Corporation, through its venture capital group, Carrier Ventures, and well-known physical security industry entrepreneur John L. Moss. Hakimo will use the capital to further accelerate product development and expand into new markets.
viisights Announces Integration with Genetec Security Center Designed to Improve Early Detection of Security and Safety Events
viisights announced the integration of viisights Wise™ with Genetec™ Security Center, enabling customers to benefit by adding behavioral recognition video analytics to their existing or new systems. viisights unique behavioral recognition video analytics leverage investments in video systems by autonomously detecting and issuing real-time alerts on unsafe conditions and security incidents so they can be addressed before they cause injuries or losses.
HGH Partner in the “Smart Border” Project Between France and the UK Securing the Coast Against Illegal Immigration
The fight against illegal immigration across the Channel is a top priority for the French and British authorities. To address this, the two countries have signed an agreement funded by London to the tune of 72.2 million euros for the period 2022-2023. The aim is to set up a “smart border” based on advanced technologies to secure the coastline and avoid drowning on board makeshift boats.
The PSA Network Announces Sponsors for PSA TEC 2023
The PSA Network announced the lineup of sponsors for PSA TEC 2023 (TEC) in Dallas, Texas, May 1-4. TEC 2023 is exclusive to PSA owners, members and sponsors providing premier educational content and networking opportunities between integrators and technology partners. Over the four days, integrators will meet one-on-one with technology partners during TECTalks and visit Signature, Title and Premier sponsor rooms reserved for product showcases, demonstrations and meetings.
ISC West Expo Reveals Need for Sensible Long Term Video Surveillance Retention
I attended the International Security Conference West (ISC West) in Las Vegas last week. The show was well attended with some 20,000 visitors packing the aisles and mobbing the booths of some 650 vendors. The show covers everything from video surveillance to computer and communications security, to physical plant security, loss prevention, and more.
Honeywell Showcases Security, Fire and Life Safety Products at ISC West
Honeywell is excited to showcase key technologies from its security and fire and life safety product lines at the upcoming 2023 International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC West), March 28-31 in Las Vegas. Featured fire and life safety technologies, which provide flexible integration, real-time response and improved operational efficiencies