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.
TDSi Appoints New Business Executive
TDSi announces the appointment of Lorena Gottlieb as New Business Executive. In her new role, Lorena will be a key part of TDSi’s market expansion in both the UK and internationally, supporting both new customers and the Sales team to ensure its integrated security systems are matched to real-world applications and needs. With extensive experience in both B2B and B2C customer service, sales, event organising and corporate accounts management, Lorena has the right track record and skills.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Identity One and Convergint Deploy Access Control Solution for Military Facility
Identity One announced the successful testing of their joint solution with Convergint Federal for a North Carolina military facility. The military facility expressed a need to register Common Access Cards (CAC) into an air-gapped AMAG physical access control system (PACS). Convergint’s integrated solution employs Identity One’s FIPSlink software to ensure the facility’s ability to become fully FICAM compliant when requirements change.
ASSA ABLOY Launches Expanded 360° Virtual Tour Across Education and Healthcare Markets
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions announces an expanded version of its 360° virtual tour, which provides an immersive, interactive experience to illustrate the vital role of door security and access control in education and healthcare settings. The ASSA ABLOY 360° Virtual Tour takes users on a digital walkthrough of three venues: a university setting, a K-12 school, and a hospital.
Quanergy and Convergint Partner to Deliver Enhanced Physical Security for Mission Critical Markets
Quanergy Solutions announced partnership with Convergint, a global leader in service-based systems integration. Together, the two companies will deliver enhanced perimeter intrusion detection capabilities for the utilities industry. Convergint is collaborating with Quanergy to design, engineer and implement various security solutions to provide early detection with hyper accuracy and faster response times.
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.
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.
Deep Sentinel Raises $15M to Provide Security Solution to Homes and Businesses in the U.S.
Deep Sentinel announced a $15 million funding round led by Intel Capital with participation from Shasta Ventures, Slow Ventures, UP2398, and Jason Calacanis’ The Syndicate. Deep Sentinel’s smart home security systems provide comprehensive protection against potential intruders with the use of high-definition cameras, AI and human intervention. Its technology is designed to identify potential threats in real-time and alert the company’s trained security guards to communicate directly with the home or business owner, and law enforcement if necessary.
Altronix and Inner Range Team-up to Offer New Access & Power Integration Solutions
Altronix to announce the integration of their Trove™ access and power solutions with the Inner Range Integriti line of access control. Available with or without pre-configured power distribution, the Altronix Trove™ Series allows systems integrators to easily combine Altronix power with Inner Range Integriti controllers and accessories. Altronix accommodates Inner Range Integriti in the Trove2 and Trove3 Series, supporting up to 16 doors with power in a single enclosure.
Sielox Simplifies Spring Cleaning of Access Control Data with Pinnacle’s System Cleanup Utility Feature
Sielox is encouraging access control administrators to take on the spring cleaning of their access control system data by using the System Clean Up Utility feature available with the Sielox Pinnacle™ 11.0 Access Control Platform. The System Clean Up Utility feature effectively enables a swift and thorough cleanup of invalid or outdated access control data, resulting in enhanced system management and security.
Allegion’s STANLEY Access Technologies Revolutionizes Drive-Thru Experience With Latest QSR Innovation
STANLEY announced the launch of Dura-Glide® DT™, an automatic drive-thru window and door hybrid designed to help fast food and QSR brands face their greatest challenges at the drive-thru. Developed alongside global QSR leaders, the Dura-Glide® DT™ provides flexibility to operate in window or door mode, so that staff can easily service drive-thru customers as well as parked patrons and third-party delivery services.
AMAG Technology Launches Professional Services
AMAG Technology introduces AMAG Technology Professional Services. AMAG Technology Professional Services offers specialized technical resources and services to help our channel partners and customers experience maximum performance and return on their security and technology investments. AMAG Technology Professional Services’ subject matter experts provide value to installers and customers.
Designed for the Future: Next Generation Exit Devices from ASSA ABLOY
ASSA ABLOY has announced the launch of two next generation exit devices from long-standing leaders in the premium exit device market: the PE80 Series by SARGENT and the PED4000 / PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin. These new exit devices boast industry-first features that are specifically designed to provide enhanced safety, security and convenience, setting new standards for exit solutions.
Axis Communications Partners with Altronix to Expand Trove™ Access and Power Integration Solutions
Altronix continues to expand the company’s popular line of Trove™ Access and Power Integration Solutions in partnership with access control provider, Axis Communications. The Trove2AX2 is completely customizable and accommodates AXIS A1601/A1610 or A1210-B Network Door Controller modules with Altronix power distribution. The combined enclosure and backplane solution simplifies board layout and wire management, ultimately reducing installation time and labor costs.