Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District Ramps up School Security with Genetec Security Center

CFBISD

Genetec Inc. announced that the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (CFBISD) in Texas has implemented a unified school security solution with Genetec™ Security Center for video surveillance and access control and Bosch Security Systems for intrusion detection. CFBISD provides schooling for 25,000 pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade in the Dallas suburbs.

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HID and iPassport to Bring New Identity Verification Solution to the Transportation Sector

HID and iPassport recently signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on a new identity verification solution for the transportation industry. This solution will make its debut at the Passenger Terminal EXPO 2023, March 14-16 at HID Booth #1244. Navigating through the airport requires a sequence of touchpoints and processes—from check-in to baggage drop, security checkpoint, all the way to retail/duty-free shopping, lounge access and boarding.

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Sielox Solutions Alongside New Initiatives at ISC West 2023

Sielox will be debuting several new product and business initiatives alongside their range of layered physical security solutions at this year’s ISC West in Las Vegas, NV. Visitors to Sielox booth #12109 will be amongst first to discover an exclusive partnership that is poised to bring a revolutionary level of integrated system control and management to the physical security and building management markets.

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Vector Flow Ushers in the New Science of PIAM Automation

PIAM Automation

Vector Flow is setting new benchmarks in physical identity and access management (PIAM), threat intelligence and security intelligence with modern AI data-driven solutions that automate multiple access provisioning and management disciplines one a single platform. Vector Flow’s next generation PIAM automation provides insights and actionable intelligence with 100% accurate and reliable data by autonomously managing every identity over their entire lifecycle across large enterprise operations.

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PSA Announces Partnership with Intelligent Security Systems

PSA and ICT

The PSA Network (PSA) announced the addition of Intelligent Security Systems (ISS) to its lineup of technology partners. ISS develops, engineers and deploys custom, high-trust analytics for video intelligence and data awareness solutions. Founded in 1996, ISS is one of the pioneers and leading developers of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven video analytics. With a portfolio of more than 30 different patents and trademarks, ISS has almost 200 developers and engineers developing custom, high-trust analytics to meet the unique requirements of clients across multiple vertical markets.

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Genetec Opens New Experience Center in Mexico City

Genetec announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art experience center in Mexico City (MCXC) that will serve as a hub for Genetec customers from Latin America and the Caribbean. This is the latest addition to the company’s existing experience centers in Montreal, Paris, London, and Singapore. Located on the 35th floor of Chapultepec Uno R509, a new landmark building designed by KMD architects, the MCXC features innovative solutions from Genetec and its expansive ecosystem of partners.

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Honeywell Launches First Self-testing Smoke Detector

Honeywell launched the first fire alarm system with UL-approved self-testing smoke detectors that can be tested automatically, changing the way fire and life safety systems are installed, tested and maintained. The NOTIFIER INSPIRETM fire alarm system with Self-Test detectors is designed to help create a safer building environment by increasing facility managers awareness of system needs while equipping service providers with digital self-testing tools that streamline maintenance and support regulatory compliance and system uptime.

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PSIA Shows Free, Interoperable Mobile Credential at ISC West PLAI and PKOC Open Standards Event

On Wednesday, March 29, the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) will host a special event highlighting its Physical Logical Access Interoperability (PLAI) specification and its Public Key Open Credential (PKOC) specification. PLAI allows the normalizing of identity data across disparate Physical Access Control Systems (PACS). PKOC is a very exciting initiative, providing a free, interoperable mobile credential, which is likely to usher in a new era in the security market.

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Iowa Business Utilizes VIVOTEK VORTEX VSaaS Cloud Solution

VORTEX, managing a surveillance system

Midwest American weather can be challenging for businesses, especially during the winter. Those that operate 24 hours a day with minimal staff, such as Jefferson, Iowa-based The Washing Well Laundromat, require depend able surveillance around the clock for a multitude of reasons and locations, no matter during sunny, warm days or at 2am during a blizzard. Being able to access important footage from anywhere any time of day or night had become a necessity for The Washing Well.

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Cozaint Partners With Security Guard Company WGS Group To Deliver BOBBY Surveillance Kiosks To Clients

Cozaint Corp has been selected by WGS Group to deliver the BOBBY physical security kiosk system to their customers. WGS Group is looking to augment its human security guard team with advanced intelligent surveillance technologies that offers video surveillance, access control, “smart” sensor alerts, and area monitoring capabilities all designed to create a safer environment for their end customers. Cozaint’s BOBBY platform of physical security kiosks provides 24/7 situational awareness for organizations of all sizes.

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Elite Interactive’s Law Enforcement Advisory Board Leads the Charge for Remote Crime Prevention Partnerships

Elite Interactive Solutions celebrates the work of their Law Enforcement Advisory Board in bridging the relationship between remote guarding solutions and law enforcement via a direct feedback relationship with on the ground first responder teams to continually improve operating standards. Law Enforcement Advisory Board members carry over 100 years of combined law enforcement experience and endorse Elite Interactive’s Remote Guarding Solution for the company’s ability to eliminate false alarms and prevent crime.

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BCD Meets Standards for Commitment to Quality Management System

BCD has recently been assessed by DQS Inc, accredited by ANAB (ANSI National Accreditation Board), who certified that BCD meets the ISO 9001:2015 standard of maintaining a Quality Management System. This standard is a clear indication of the company’s commitment to delivering dependable and top-notch solutions and services to its customers. SO 9001:2015 is an internationally recognized standard that outlines the requirements for a quality management system (QMS).

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Konica Minolta Accelerates its Global Video Solution Service Business by Using AI

Konica Minolta announces that the company will strengthen its business in the monitoring and video solution services field, by deploying solutions that use AI and by harnessing its global sales capabilities to maximise sales opportunities and accelerate growth in a growing market. Emerging social issues include the growing risk of disasters due to climate change and a shrinking workforce due to an aging society.

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Allied Universal Names Tom Rulon VP of Business Development for Event Services Division

Allied Universal announced the appointment of Tom Rulon as vice president, business development — Event Services. Rulon is responsible for all of the Event Services division’s business development activities, including managing sales processes, responding to request for proposals and providing leadership to the growing business development team. The Allied Universal Event Services division is responsible for ensuring the safety of attendees, artists, athletes and the general public at major high-profile music festivals and professional sports and college games events.

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Announcing a renaissance in computer vision AI with Microsoft’s Florence foundation model

The public preview of Microsoft’s Florence foundation model, trained with billions of text-image pairs and integrated as cost-effective, production-ready computer vision services in Azure Cognitive Service for Vision. The improved Vision Services enables developers to create cutting-edge, market-ready, responsible computer vision applications across various industries.

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Brivo Partnership Brings Improved Security to Commercial and Industrial Facilities Nationwide

Brivo announces it has partnered with Sanico USA, to deliver advanced access control services to locations across the country, including construction sites. The partnership with Brivo will allow Sanico USA to provide facilities with the most comprehensive security solution on the market resulting in safer job sites. Brivo and Sanico USA will offer improved access control, including biometrics, advanced analytics, AI and remote management.

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Hakimo Expands Product Offerings, Introduces AI-Powered Remote Guarding Solution

Hakimo announced the expansion of its suite of physical security monitoring offerings with its AI-powered remote guarding solution. The Hakimo remote guarding solution uses AI to monitor cameras and enables communication through speakers to deter unwanted visitors, offering more effective, lower cost security than an on-site guard. Increased crime rates, acute staffing shortages and macroeconomic conditions are forcing organizations to explore smarter ways to strengthen their physical security posture while cutting costs.

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Qognify to Show Its Next-generation VMS, Video Intelligence and Incident Management Solutions at ISC West

QoQognify VMS

Qognify will showcase its next-generation video management software (VMS) and Enterprise Incident Management (EIM) solutions on stand 24004 at ISC West, which takes place March 28-31 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. Visitors to the annual event will discover why organizations around the world are specifying, switching and upgrading to Qognify VMS. This next-generation VMS combines the powerful core of an enterprise-class system with advanced ecosystem integrations

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Identity One Announces FIPSlink as Upgrade Path for Recently Discontinued HID Global pivCLASS Software

FIPSlink

In 2022, HID Global announced that March 31, 2023, would mark the end of support for HID’s pivCLASS Mobile Validation software. Many HID mobile solution users have since explored the impact of the announcement on their operations. In light of this news, Identity One has announced that their FIPSlink software is available as a replacement […]

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