Shift in Mindset: Security Systems are Now Part of operational Transformation
Security teams are sitting on a mountain of data and insights collected by their systems. This data isn’t only useful to respond to incidents, carry out investigations, or protect people and property. It can also inform and transform how organizations structure their operations and processes. Using security system data in this way is a significant shift in mindset that has taken place over the past few years.
Aiphone Introduces AC Nio, Intuitive and Modern Access Control Management Software
Aiphone has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions. With AC Nio, customers get access to an easy-to-use and customizable dashboard that provides the tools needed to manage daily access control credentials, run reports, set schedules, and program the AC Series access control solution.
RecFaces: Facial Biometrics Cuts Shoplifting Losses by 50%
The ever increasing number of shoplifting incidents is forcing retailers to turn to facial biometrics as a security measure. This has yielded impressive results: store owners confirm that such security systems identify thieves by their face and cite a reduction in theft-related losses between 50 and 90%. Modern facial recognition systems employ advanced algorithms that both ensure data privacy and adhere to international GDPR regulations.
Morse Watchmans Unveils Emergency Key Grab (EKG) Kit for Swift, Secured First Responder Key Access in K-12 Schools
Morse Watchmans announce the launch of its Emergency Key Grab (EKG) Kit, a lifesaving solution designed for use in K-12 schools. The new EKG Kit centers around Morse Watchmans’ proprietary electronic key control system and includes additional materials and support required to provide first responders with fast, secure access to keys in the event of a school lockdown or emergency.
Iridia Announces Appointment of Buck Watia as Vice President, Corporate Development
Iridia is excited to welcome Buck Watia as the Vice President of Corporate Development. This newly established role is a strategic addition to the leadership team as Iridia looks to solve critical challenges for partners and customers with its innovative DNA data storage technology. Buck brings deep expertise in collaborating with customers to address their mission-critical, unmet needs while working closely with product teams and partners to conceive and deliver solutions that drive growth.
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.
EnGenius Empowers Businesses with Safety and Controls with New Power Distribution Line of Products
EnGenius Technologies expands its product ecosystem with a new Power Distribution Units (PDUs) line. The PDUs boasts built-in safety features and total cloud management and control, making them essential for protecting networking and data infrastructure. The EnGenius ECP series are UL-1449-certified professional-grade surge protected products, placing the products through months of rigorous 3rd party testing in the lab to ensure their safety.
Avalor Emerges from Stealth with $30M to Make Sense of Security Data
Avalor announced the completion of a $25M Series A investment round led by TCV, with participation from Salesforce Ventures. Morgan Gerlak, Partner at TCV will join Avalor’s board of directors. This investment adds to a $5M Seed round led by Cyberstarts in 2022 with participation from Jibe Ventures. Avalor will use the new funding to expand operations in the U.S. and Israel. The company is currently hiring for R&D, Product and Solution, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success.
VIVOTEK Creates International Smart Security Solution for Chi-Hai Cultural Park in Taiwan
VIVOTEK has introduced international standard security solution to Ching-Kuo Chi-Hai Cultural Park (hereinafter referred to as “Chi-Hai Cultural Park”) in Taipei to offer citizens a safe environment and experience when they visit the park and protect the park’s important cultural heritage and historical displays from damage, while also strengthening the park’s security under the premise of effective management of manpower and operating cost.
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.
Sielox and Kterio Partner to Provide Unique Integration Solution for Comprehensive System Management and Control
Sielox and Kterio announce a new exclusive partnership to bring a groundbreaking level of integrated system control and management to the physical security and building management markets. Unlike conventional physical security information management (PSIM) systems, the Kterio solution, XenaBI™, enables IoT device level analysis, management, reporting and control on a single agnostic platform.
Morse Watchmans Presents Line of Industry-Leading Key Control Solutions at the 2023 Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention
Morse Watchmans, is featuring several of its latest key control and management solutions at the 2023 Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention, March 29-30 in San Diego, CA. Morse Watchman’s award-winning KeyWatcher® Touch system will be on display and available for demonstration alongside a suite of additional products at booth #1913. The KeyWatcher® Touch electronic key cabinet is a scalable key control solution for organizations looking to secure, manage and track keys and other assets.
HID Will Show Trusted Identity Solutions at ISC West that Accelerate Digital Transformation in the Security and Identity Industry
HID announced it will be at the 2023 ISC West International Security Conference and Exposition showcasing examples of how cloud-based access control and trusted mobile identities are accelerating the digital transformation and enabling innovative and seamless workplace experiences in today’s increasingly connected world.
TDSi to Launch GARDiSVU Video Management Solution at The Security Event 2023
TDSi announces it will be unveiling its new cloud-based GARDiSVU video management solution at The Security Event 2023, which takes place from 25th-27th April at the NEC Birmingham, UK. Appearing on Stand 4/G40, TDSi will also be giving visitors a chance to view its new GARDiS App in action, which enables security operators to securely control a wealth of different access control options from anywhere using a compatible iOS or Android device, as well as discussing the latest additions to the new version 2.5 of its powerful GARDiS software.
Bogen Communications to Exhibit Nyquist C4000 at ISC West 2023
Bogen Communications LLC, is set to showcase the Nyquist C4000 System at the International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC West) from March 28–31, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Nyquist C4000 is a software-centric, state-of-the-art, IP-based paging and intercom that leverages the latest technology and third-party integrations to address the fast-evolving saety and security challenges facing today’s businesses.
New Flexible Formatting Allows ProdataKey Access Control to Work with Any Card Credential Formats
ProdataKey now permits integrators to configure PDK access control systems to accept cards featuring any format, bit rate, and facility code. Using the Pdk.io interface, users with integrator-level permissions can configure system settings to work with cards from any manufacturer or define their own custom credential formats. They may also assign facility codes to individual users. This feature allows security system administrators to accommodate multiple card formats throughout their organization simultaneously.
Interface shares its top restaurant technology predictions for 2023
Interface Systems managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises, shared its predictions for technology trends that will impact Quick Serve Restaurants (QSRs) in 2023. 2023 could be the year we start to see AI-based cameras replacing the traditional alarm panel. Why have a separate motion sensor and/or glass break sensor when you can have an AI-based camera that can accurately detect and characterize people or vehicles while providing video verification to a monitoring center?
Genetec AutoVu ALPR Cameras Enable New Services, Efficiencies for Sonny?s the CarWash Factory Franchises
Genetec announced that Sonny?s The CarWash Factory has integrated Genetec? AutoVuTM Sharp V ALPR (automatic license plate recognition) cameras into its point-of-sale (POS) solutions used by car washes to create a frictionless retail experience for consumers, new marketing opportunities, and more efficient operations. Sonny?s is the world’s largest manufacturer of conveyorized carwash equipment with a network of more than 6,000 operators worldwide that tap its progressive approach including all the equipment, services, and resources needed to run a successful car wash business.
Revelstoke Launches Revelstoke Express, A Radically Simple Partner Program
Revelstoke and Response (SOAR) company, launched the Revelstoke Express Partner Program to expand the company’s partnerships with a community of value-added partners, security service providers, and alliance partners. Devoid of complex go-to-market barriers and pages and pages of legalese, Revelstoke designed the Express Partner Program to help Revelstoke partners generate revenue and better serve the needs of their customers.
PdK Named to MountainWest Capital Network’s 2022 Utah 100, Marking Seven Consecutive Years in the Top 100
ProdataKey announced that the company has once again been named to the Utah 100, MountainWest Capital Network?s (MWCN) annual list of the fastest-growing companies in Utah. This marks the seventh consecutive year that ProdataKey has been designated with this elite status. This year, ProdataKey ranked No. 59 out of 100 companies. The annual Awards Event pays tribute to the state?s fastest-growing and most exciting companies in the state, representing a cross-section of industries. Honorees were chosen based on both their percentage and dollar revenue increase between 2017 and 2021.