Texas A&M University-Kingsville Enhances Student Safety and Wellbeing Support with Roll-Out of Multi-Function SafeZone Platform
Texas A&M University-Kingsville is prioritizing safety and wellbeing for its 9,000-plus students and campus staff with the roll-out of SafeZone technology from CriticalArc. SafeZone is a unified platform for safety, security, emergency management, and wellbeing support, and a leading solution for the higher education and healthcare sectors. It offers significant advantages over traditional solutions with higher user engagement.
Sirko International Partners with Essence Group to Offer Customers First-of-its-Kind MyShield Intruder Intervention Solution
Essence Group announced its collaboration with Sirko International, a premier provider of security, technology, and investigation services, to initiate the first live roll out of the MyShield standalone security fog-generating intruder prevention system in the U.S. Through this partnership, Sirko International will offer MyShield devices as part of the company’s diverse range of security solutions for North America-based customers.
ASSA ABLOY Brings Safety and Security to GSX 2023 With New, Innovative Opening Solutions
ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in access solutions, returns to Global Security Exchange (GSX) to reconvene with the worldwide community of security professionals. Attendees can visit the ASSA ABLOY booth 3033 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, TX, from September 11-13, where the company will showcase its latest innovations for comprehensive door security and access control.
viisights Debuts Next-Gen Proactive and Preemptive Behavioral Recognition Video Analytics at GSX 2023
viisights is providing GSX 2023 attendees with a first-hand look at its latest advancements in proactive intelligence, including updates to its flagship viisights wise™ video analytics and viisights IQ™ auto-learning technology. Together, these new developments set new benchmarks in video analytics performance for professional security and safety intelligence applications.
Fujifilm and IBM Develop 50TB Native Tape Storage System, Featuring World’s Highest Data Storage Tape Capacity
FUJIFILM Corporation and IBM announced the development of a 50TB native tape storage system, featuring the world’s highest native data tape cartridge capacity1. Fujifilm has commenced production of a high-density tape cartridge for use with IBM’s newest enterprise tape drive, the TS1170. The sixth-generation IBM 3592 JF tape cartridge incorporates a newly developed technology featuring fine hybrid magnetic particles to enable higher data storage capacity.
Hakimo and Convergint Partner to Deliver AI-Powered Security Solutions to Global Security Teams
Hakimo announced a reseller partnership with international systems integrator Convergint. The partnership will enable Convergint to offer Hakimo’s AI-powered security solutions to its customers across the globe. The Hakimo platform uses computer vision and machine learning to automate the monitoring of physical security sensors such as cameras and badge readers.
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.
New Foundation Series fire detection solution brings trusted Simplex technology to small buildings
Johnson Controls announces the launch of Simplex Foundation Series fire detection systems for small to mid-size building protection. The Foundation Series is a complete, off-the-shelf fire detection solution featuring both addressable and non-addressable models and a full range of reliable, proven Simplex devices. The Simplex Foundation Series requires minimal training to install and program, making it ideal for technicians and electricians of all levels looking to complete their job efficiently and competitively.
Sentry Enterprises and X-Core Technologies Complete Merger Creating Unrivaled Global Identity Company
Sentry Enterprises has completed its merger with X-Core Technologies, inventors of the Prelaminate Core Sheet, a technology that makes scaled, complex, ultra-thin microelectronic manufacturing possible using hot lamination. For more than 15 years, X-Core Technologies has been a pioneer in Smart Card device development and card manufacturing technology in the payment and microelectronic industry, staffed by an expert engineering team led by Mark Cox, its Founder and CEO.
Children’s Hospital of Atlanta Selects TKH Security for Smart Parking System
TKH Security recently began installation for a previously awarded Automated Parking Guidance System (APGS) contract with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) for the parking facilities at the new $1.5 billion Arthur M. Blank Hospital. Announced in June 2023, U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2023-2024 list ranked CHOA among the nation’s top […]
viisights Wise 3.0 Ushers in Next Generation of Behavioral Recognition Video Analytics
viisights announces the release of Wise 3.0, ushering in the next generation of advanced proactive and preemptive analytics for professional security, safety and business intelligence applications. Wise 3.0 provides significant improvements in processing throughput and speed impacting overall performance, specifically in high recall and low false positive rates. The new release also provides higher levels of cyber-security supporting the HTTPS encryption protocol.
Quantexa and Carahsoft Partner to Modernize Investigative Services for Federal Government Agencies
Quantexa and Carahsoft Technology Corp announced a partnership. Under the agreement, Carahsoft will serve as Quantexa’s Master Government Aggregator®, making the company’s Decision Intelligence platform available to U.S. Government agencies and departments through Carahsoft’s reseller partners, NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) V, and Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – Software 2 (ITES-SW2) contracts.
New NVR Powered by VMS from 3xLOGIC Redefines Network Video Recording for SMEs
3xLOGIC has announced the availability of its innovative NVR-1U-8CH network video recorder. NVR-1U-8CH is a feature packed but cost effective device that is perfect for small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in commercial, educational, healthcare and warehouse and distribution environments that need an NVR that is easy to install, configure, monitor and maintain.
Essence Security Partners with Videor to Bring its Innovative MyShield Security Solution to the DACH Region
Essence Security announced its strategic partnership with Videor. This collaboration comes on the heels of Essence Group integrating its security solutions with Insocam, a German software and information management provider, opening the availability of Essence Security’s innovative security solution, MyShield, the world’s first all-in-one battery operated IoT smoke-generating intruder intervention and deterrence system, to the DACH market.
Virtual Security Showcase Kicks-Off New Series of Tech Talks
Virtual Security Showcase, the professional security industry’s first online multi-vendor educational tradeshow experience established in 2020, announces the launch of VSS Tech Talks, a series of monthly panel presentations featuring recognized industry experts from leading security solution providers. The panel discussions will address the latest technology trends for specific vertical market applications including higher education, safe cities, cannabis, corporate campuses, healthcare, and data centers.
System Surveyor Announces SOC 2 Type 1 Compliance Achievement
System Surveyor announced the successful completion of its SOC 2 Type 1 compliance, marking a significant achievement for the company whose intelligent, all-in-one system design platform streamlines site surveys, facilitates collaborative designs and provides a digital as-built documentation of a complete security system to help its users save time, win projects and simplify their work. Established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the SOC 2 Type 1 audit and examination ensures the personal assets of their potential and existing customers are protected to build trust and confidence in the service performed and controls related to the services through a report by an independent CPA.
SALTO Systems Adds Area Leaders for West, Southeast, and Northeast North America
SALTO Systems has announced the appointment of three new area leaders for the West, Southeast, and Northeast regions of North America. The move comes as part of the organization’s decentralization initiative to enhance customer service, foster a culture of learning, and ensure sustainable growth.
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.
Smart Cities and Security.World
Urban regions that use cutting-edge technology and data analytics to increase their livability, sustainability, and efficiency have created a new term “Smart Cities.” The idea of these Smart Cities centers on the management and optimization of urban processes through the use of numerous interconnected technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing.
Aiphone Expands Portfolio with New Access Control Line
Aiphone has expanded its portfolio with the launch of a new suite of access control solutions. Known as the AC Series, this new product marks Aiphone’s official entrance into a full line of access control products to complement their security communication solutions. The product line will include system management software, remote hosting capability, over-door controllers, proximity readers, credentials, and more.