LoRaWAN Live Orlando to Showcase Global Smart Cities, Buildings and Utilities Deployments and Technological Advances Using LoRaWAN
The LoRa Alliance announced the full program for LoRaWAN Live Orlando, offering a wide variety of programming across technical and certification tracks, business developments and solutions, global and regional deployments, and live demos and exhibitions with a focus on smart cities, buildings and utilities. This is the first LoRaWAN Live event of 2023 and the only […]
Creating Synergy between VIVOTEK’s Total Smart IP Surveillance Solution and USGBC LEED Gold-certified DET Plant 7
The Delta Electronics received the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification in the New Construction category from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). The certifications categories include Sustainable Sites, Energy & Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, Water Efficiency, Innovation in design, and Regional Priority Credit.
TDSi’s GARDiS Controllers and Extension Modules Earn UL Certification for Buyer Assurance
TDSi announces its GARDiS range of Controllers and Extension Modules have received UL 294 Certification from Underwriters Laboratories of Canada Inc. The well-respected UL 294 Standard for Access Control System Units rigorously tests the construction, performance, and operation of physical access control equipment and/or systems to provide a trusted assessment for buyer peace of mind
Genetec and Ride Amigos Simplify the Return to Offices with New Corporate Mobility Solution
Genetec has teamed with RideAmigos to help organizations deliver a simplified and enhanced experience to commuters returning to offices post-pandemic. The solution pairs RideAmigos Commute Hub with Genetec AutoVuTM Free-Flow and Genetec Curb Sense. RideAmigos Commute Hub helps employers deliver a seamless experience no matter how their employees choose to get to the office. It enables commuters to identify their best transportation options and reserve a guaranteed parking space based on their needs, such as accessible parking, eliminating the need to circle lots in search of a space, and alleviating some of the stress of getting to work.
New State of Access Control Report Underscores Growing Demand for Future-Proof Mobile Solutions
HID Global announces the 2022 State of Access Control Report, providing insightful perspectives of the market’s current state and trends. Produced by IFSEC Global in partnership with HID Global, the report surveyed just over 1,000 respondents from across North America (56%), EMEA (29%) and Asia Pacific (15%) to detail trends in the procurement, installation, specification and operation of physical access control solutions. The report describes the current state of the market, the technology being used, and trends that security and IT professionals are witnessing and foreseeing in the years to come, including:
Cisco Meraki and Cogniac Partner to Automate Smart Spaces
The hybrid world has changed where and how we work. Supply chain constraints require more efficiency and make reducing waste more important than ever. Increased options and competition have changed the way consumers and businesses transact. In order to stay ahead, organizations need to rapidly adapt their current environments. This means continually evaluating their workspaces to improve the employee experience, actively managing resources and processes to improve sustainability, and finding new ways to engage their customers.
Allied Universal Expands Leadership Team; Hires Chief Compliance Officer
Allied Universal recently appointed Ryan Manning as Chief Compliance Officer (CCO). He will be based in the Santa Ana corporate office. Manning will be responsible for overseeing all enterprise compliance globally for the company. With operations in over 90 countries around the world, Manning will contribute to the company’s ESG and sustainability goals by furthering the company’s commitment to the highest ethical standards and corporate social responsibility.
HID Global Forecasts Seven Trends that will Impact the Security and Identity Industry in 2022
HID Global outlines and discusses important trends that are set to reshape the security industry in 2022 and beyond. With more than 30 years powering and protecting the physical and digital identities of the world’s people, places and things, HID Global is in a unique position to identify key enablers, disruptive events and game-changing developments that will shape the security landscape in 2022.
Axis Communications and Jabil Innovate Video Surveillance Breakthroughs
With innovation in its DNA, Axis Communications has been at the forefront of major breakthroughs in video surveillance since developing the first network video camera in 1996. Also responsible for introducing the world’s first HDTV-compliant cameras and video encoders, Axis delivers hundreds of leading-edge products for security, safety and operational efficiency.
UL and Viakoo Collaborate on Physical Security Systems Compliance
UL officially announced a strategic collaboration with Viakoo, a leader in automated IoT service assurance solutions, to mitigate ongoing operational and cyber-hygiene issues commonly found in physical security systems. Together, UL and Viakoowill explore opportunities to provide services and best practices to help businesses maintain compliant physical security systems that are resilient to cyber threats throughout the service life.
Genetec And MOBOTIX Announce Technology Integration Partnership
Genetec Inc.(“Genetec”), a leading provider of open-architecture, unified IP security solutions, and MOBOTIX AG (“MOBOTIX”), a German manufacturer of video surveillance devices, today announced a technology relationship in which both companies will work together in research and development, testing, business development, and sales support for new and existing enterprise clients. Both companies have a global reputation for quality, reliability, great customer support and expertise in delivering flexible security solutions.
Allied Universal Announces Global Agreement with Shell to Accelerate Transition to Sustainable Solutions
Allied Universal and its international business, G4S, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shell to accelerate the transition to sustainable solutions for customers and employees through a global collaboration in sustainability and security. This collaboration enhances the companies’ long-standing business relationship and has already delivered results in the mobility sector.
“Security-by-design” Aims Fall Short, Adding Up to 20% to Construction Costs
Brivo announces the results of its research into integrated physical security in building design by Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) practitioners. The report finds that despite an increased commitment to “security-by-design” principles, the industry is still spending significant time and money post-build to fix security issues, risking dire retroactive effects.
Unlocking the Power of LTO Tape Technology in Video Surveillance: Leveraging the Strategic Advantage of Active Archives
by Rich Gadomski As both an active archive and tape evangelist, I’m excited to share how LTO (Linear Tape-Open) tape technology can transform video surveillance storage into a powerful, affordable, and long-term active archive solution. While there is a desperate need for more storage to support the proliferation of video surveillance applications, many in the video surveillance industry […]
i-PRO Introduces NX Series Network Video Recorders
i-PRO announced the release of its i-PRO NX Recorder Series of professional network video recorders (NVRs), a high-capacity, secure recording solution featuring remote monitoring and no yearly licensing requirements. Designed for medium-size businesses that require serverless simplicity and cost-effective installation and maintenance, the NX Recorder series provides flexibility channel expansion and offers connectivity with a wide range of camera brands. The i-PRO NX Recorder Series includes three different models and an additional extension unit for flexible, stable, and secure operation.
Drei Partners with Actility to Operate Austria’s Public LoRaWAN Network
Hutchison Drei Austria GmbH, is now operating the nationwide LoRaWAN network in Austria, powered by Actility. Drei is part of CK Hutchison Holdings Limited, a telecommunications group present in six European markets, Hong Kong and Macau and totaling over 176 million registered customers worldwide. Drei has selected Actility’s flagship carrier-grade IoT network server and platform ThingPark™ Wireless to operate the national LoRaWAN network in Austria.
Swann Security Appoints Alex Talevski as Global CEO
Swann announces the appointment of Alex Talevski as its new CEO. This transition underscores the company’s commitment to expertise and innovation. After a nine year tenure at Swann where he most recently served as the CTO, Talevski will play an integral role as CEO in leading the team to drive innovation both locally and globally.
i-PRO Joins the United Nations Global Compact
i-PRO announced that it has signed the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC). The pledge formalizes the company’s commitment to protecting human rights, upholding ethical labor conditions, protecting the environment, and combating corruption.
Packetworx Unveils Groundbreaking Nation-wide LoRaWAN Network Deployment in the Philippines with Actility
Packetworx Inc., announced an ambitious plan to deploy over 6,000 advanced base stations in the Philippines within the next 12 to 18 months, at the occasion of the Internet of Things Conference 2023. This project, powered by Actility’s ThingPark Wireless platform, will create the largest nation-wide LoRaWAN® network in the Asia Pacific region, joining the ranks of other major public networks in the world, like Orange in France and Swisscom in Switzerland, also powered by Actility.
Kterio Takes Center Stage at Realcomm 2023
Kterio, an innovator in building data control solutions that transform reactive system management into predictive intelligence, will be showcasing its field-proven Immersive Building Technology Management Solution at Realcomm 2023 in Las Vegas, NV. Kterio invites Realcomm attendees to experience this quantum leap in data-driven building management with live demonstrations of its innovative solution at booth #1121.