News Source For The Physical Security Industry

The PSIA Elects Jason Ouellette, Johnson Controls and Ewa Pigna, LenelS2, as Officers

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 21, 2020 10:51 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: assa abloy, Ewa Pigna, Jason Ouellette, Johnson Controls, Peter Boriskin, PSIA.

PSIA announced it has elected Jason Ouellette, as its Chairman and Ewa Pigna, the Chief Technology Officer for LenelS2, a part of Carrier Global Corporation, as its Vice-Chairman. In addition, Peter Boriskin, the Chief Technology Officer for ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas, will continue in his role as the organization?s treasurer. The PSIA membership develops specifications for enabling standards-based sharing of digital data and intelligence throughout the physical security and enterprise ecosystems.

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Boon Edam Publishes Whitepaper on Effect of Pandemics on Entrance Security

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 21, 2020 10:34 pm Categories: Access Control. Tags: Boon Edam, COVID-19, touchless entry.

Boon Edam has published a new whitepaper for architects and security professionals entitled, “The New Lobby: How Will Securing Buildings Change in a Post-Pandemic World?”. The publication begins by explaining the importance of creating a physical security plan that addresses and controls unauthorized entry due to tailgating and continues with discussions around how COVID-19 has impacted building design, forcing facility owners and designers to provide touchless entry and social distancing while upholding building security.

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New Panasonic i-PRO Body-Worn Camera Ensures Extended Operation With 12-Hour Field-Swappable Battery

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 21, 2020 12:53 pm Categories: Law Enforcement, Product Focus. Tags: Bill Brennan, BWC4000, i-PRO Body-Worn, Panasonic.

Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Corporation of America announces the introduction of their new body-worn camera for law enforcement applications. Designed to provide officers and agencies with a superior solution for evidence collection and documentation, the new i-PRO BWC4000 features a 12-hour detachable battery that can be swapped quickly in the field with a compact spare.

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Startup Announces Ability To Integrate ALPR Vision With IP Cameras To Solve Crime

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 21, 2020 8:35 am Categories: IP Cameras, Law Enforcement. Tags: ALPR, Flock Safety, Garrett Langley.

Flock Safety announced the Wing integration, which puts software onto existing IP cameras to distill thousands of hours of footage into searchable images that solve crime. Wing allows law enforcement to use Flock Safety?s patented Vehicle Fingerprint technology on existing IP cameras to find a suspect vehicle by searching known details, including color, make, vehicle type, license plate, and unique features like aftermarket wheels, roof rack, a trailer hitch, and more.

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dormakaba Offers New Blended Training Model for Official Certifications

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 21, 2020 6:29 am Categories: Certification, Corporate News. Tags: Cindy Mitchell.

From beginner to the expert user, the new dormakaba Learning Institute provides an extensive education curriculum that spans key industry topics as well as the dormakaba product portfolio. These in-person training combine classroom with hands-on exercises and range from two hours to multi-day, providing an intensive experience for peer-to-peer and hands-on learning. Each course includes a final exam to evaluate competency.

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HID Global Works with Temenos to Help Banks Meet Heightened Demand for Trusted Mobile and Online Transactions

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 21, 2020 6:24 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Brad Jarvis, HID, James Holland.

HID Global announced that it has collaborated with Temenos, the banking software company, to expand the features of HID?s multi-factor authentication solution that are seamlessly available to Temenos Infinity users through the Temenos MarketPlace. HID?s risk-based authentication solution is pre-integrated with Temenos Infinity, the digital front office product. Temenos is used in over 3,000 financial institutions and supports the digital transformation of banks worldwide.

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Dahua Technology Releases 3rd Generation Eco-thermal Cameras

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 21, 2020 6:03 am Categories: New Products, Product Focus. Tags: Dahua Technologies, Eco-thermal camera.

Dahua Technology has released new eco-thermal cameras which offer superior AI performance. After Dahua eco-thermal camera?s debut in 2017, it has now iterated to the 3rd generation. By releasing the 3rd generation eco-thermal cameras, Dahua Technology has successfully expanded the thermal imaging technology to SMB & Consumer markets, enabling a new user base to enjoy the beauty of the once high-end-only thermal imaging technology.

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Genetec kicks off new Podcast Series with Commissioner Dr. Ann Cavoukian

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 21, 2020 5:57 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Dr. Ann Cavoukian, genetec.

Focused on exploring key industry themes with global thought leaders spanning multiple disciplines, Engage: A Genetec podcast, examines a broad spectrum of safety and security topics, from digital transformation in business, city, and government operations, to vital technology topics including privacy, data sovereignty, and more. During this interview, Dr. Cavoukian talks about the importance of adopting a ?Privacy by Design? approach to software.

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Interface Security Systems Helps Thrive Restaurant Group Implement New Managed SD-WAN, 4G/LTE, UCaaS and Security Systems

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 21, 2020 5:50 am Categories: Customer Implementations. Tags: Brian Houchin, COVID-19, Interface Security Systems, Thrive Restaurant.

Interface Security Systems recently provided Thrive Restaurant Group, one of Applebee?s largest franchisees in the US, with a scalable network, communications and security services. The new solutions include a next-generation secure SD-WAN architecture with network upgrades, 4G/LTE wireless capability, unified communications as service (UCaaS) with cloud-based VoIP and a secure and standardized business security systems platform.

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PSA Announces Partnership with IP Technology Labs

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 21, 2020 12:40 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: IP Technology Labs, PSA, Scott Whittle, Tim Brooks.

PSA announced the addition of IP Technology Labs to its network of partners. IP Technology Labs designs network solutions that eliminate network threats from spoofing, snooping, backdoors and lower costs with increased reliability for site-to-site remote access connectivity. Their easy-to-deploy appliances deliver verifiable end-to-end secure connectivity over any internet access without P2P while providing endpoint network access control and multi-factor protection.

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WEROCK Presents Management Software for Bodycams and Multi Docking Station

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 19, 2020 8:00 am Categories: Law Enforcement, VMS Software. Tags: BC200, Markus Nicoleit, RSA2048, WEROCK.

WEROCK Technologies presents the new software solution for video evidence management Impakt DEMS and a multi docking station for body cams. Bodycams improve the safety and evidence capability of emergency services. They provide valuable insights from the perspective of the wearer. Recently WEROCK presented Impakt BC200, a robust bodycam with 2K Ultra HD resolution, long-running time, pre-recording as well as integrated double encryption and fast loading technology.

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Genetec is the Only VMS Vendor in the World to Hold UL Cybersecurity Certification for Security and Life Safety Signaling Systems

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 17, 2020 6:03 am Categories: Cyber Security, VMS Software. Tags: Chris Hasbrook, Christian Morin, genetec, Security Center Omnicast, UL 2900-2-3 Level 3.

Genetec announced that Security Center Omnicast?, has received the UL 2900-2-3 Level 3 cybersecurity certification for the second year in a row. Genetec is currently the only VMS vendor in the world to have achieved this certification. The UL Cybersecurity Assurance Program (UL CAP) is a robust certification program that evaluates the security of network-connectable products and vendor processes.

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RS2 Technologies Adds Mobile ID Functionality to its Access It! Universal Platform

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 17, 2020 5:59 am Categories: Access Control. Tags: Access It!, Jeff Bransfield, mobile id, RS2 Technologies.

RS2 Technologies announced the availability of free mobile credentials for its innovation-rich platforms, such as Access It! Universal.NET, through its partnership with WaveLynx Technologies. The partnership allows RS2 to provide its customers with safe and secure access via mobile phone to doors in office buildings, government facilities, healthcare institutions, schools, residences and a growing number of enterprises.

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SALTO Systems Acquires Gantner to Strengthen Access Control Solutions

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 17, 2020 5:54 am Categories: Access Control, Corporate News. Tags: Elmar Hartmann, Gantner, Javier Roquero, salto.

SALTO is a manufacturer in electronic access control solutions. Having one of the broadest product portfolios in access control worldwide, SALTO can fulfil virtually every technical and functional requirement. Thus, access control solutions by SALTO can encompass almost every access point in a building and its perimeter. SALTO?s access control management software provides an intuitive user-centered software interface that makes it simple and secure to incorporate access control.

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Aiphone Introduces a New IP Video Guard Station for Multi-tenant/ Commercial Spaces

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 17, 2020 5:48 am Categories: IP Cameras, Residential. Tags: Aiphone, COVID-19, Paul Hefty, XG-MK.

Aiphone has added the IXG-MK IP Video Guard Station to its robust portfolio of solutions in its IXG Series Multi-Tenant Video Intercom System. The IXG-MK provides visitors a convenient way to call a building?s concierge, receptionist, or security guard directly from the entrance station. This is helpful when visitors are unsure how to reach a tenant or if they are simply trying to deliver a package to the front desk.

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Virtual Security Showcase Expands to Bring New Technology Insights

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 17, 2020 5:44 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Virtual Security Showcase.

Virtual Security Showcase returns for its second event with an expanded lineup of leading security manufacturers and service providers. From November 10th to 12th, nineteen leaders in the security industry will present their latest insights and solutions during the free online event. Attendees will benefit from the open flow of information on the latest technologies, solutions and strategies.

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Invixium Brings Mask Detection and Face Recognition While Wearing a Mask to IXM TITAN

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 15, 2020 4:37 am Categories: Biometrics. Tags: Invixium, IXM Health, IXM WEB 2.2.40.0, Shiraz Kapadia.

Invixium is adding two powerful advancements to its flagship device, IXM TITAN: mask detection and face recognition while wearing a mask. This addition is included in the upcoming release of IXM WEB 2.2.40.0 and TITAN firmware version 2.4.40.0. As businesses worldwide strategize their reopening plans per national and local guidelines, navigating mask mandates is among pressing health-focused considerations.

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Orbital Sidekick Awarded $16M U.S. Air Force STRATFI Contract

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 15, 2020 12:00 am Categories: Corporate News, Military. Tags: AFRL, Charlene Jacka, Daniel Katz, Dr. Katie Corcoran, Orbital Sidekick, STRATFI.

Orbital Sidekick announced that it has been awarded a $16 million multi-year contract by the Department of the Air Force?s commercial investment group, in conjunction with Space and Missile Systems Center and the Air Force Research Laboratory, as part of its Strategic Financing (STRATFI) program. This award will allow OSK to accelerate the deployment of six advanced hyperspectral imaging satellites.

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CBX Chooses SAFR from RealNetworks To Enhance Terminal Efficiency

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 14, 2020 11:53 pm Categories: Technologies, Video Analytics. Tags: CBX, José Larrucea, Julio Armentariz, RealNetworks, SAFR.

Otay-Tijuana Venture LLC has chosen SAFR from RealNetworks? video analytics technology to be used throughout the San Diego – Tijuana terminal in order to optimize operations and improve passenger flow.

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Interface Security Systems Promotes Brent Duncan to President and COO

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 14, 2020 9:39 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Brent Duncan, Interface Security, Ned Fleming, Robert Derrick.

Interface Security Systems announced the promotion of Brent Duncan to President and COO. Interface Security Systems is a portfolio company of SunTx Capital Partners and Prudential Capital Partners. Since joining Interface in April 2019 as Chief Revenue Officer, Duncan has been instrumental in transforming the company?s go-to-market strategy. Under Duncan?s leadership, Interface expanded its service offerings to a wider range of verticals.

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