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US DOJ Sues to Block ASSA ABLOY?s Proposed Acquisition of Spectrum Brands? Division

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 19, 2022 11:18 am Categories: Uncategorized. Tags: assa abloy, DOJ, Jonathan Kanter, Spectrum.

Department of Justice

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil antitrust lawsuit to block ASSA ABLOY AB?s (ASSA ABLOY) proposed $4.3 billion acquisition of the Hardware and Home Improvement division of its rival, Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc (Spectrum). ASSA ABLOY and Spectrum are two of the three largest producers of residential door hardware in the concentrated, $2.4 billion U.S. industry. If the merger were to go through the DoJ says that Assa Abloy would have a ?near monopoly? on premium mechanical door hardware and more than a 50 percent share in smart locks.

MPC Alliance More Than Doubles Membership

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 18, 2022 11:00 am Categories: Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: Bosch, Frank Wiener, Meta, MPC, Sanjay Saravanan.

Meta, Bosch and nearly three dozen other companies have recently joined the MPC Alliance. The influx of new members elevates the organization’s membership to 59 as the cryptographic privacy and security technology gains more support across a range of industries. The MPC Alliance is a non-profit established to increase awareness and promote adoption of the privacy-enhancing technology.

ProdataKey and Invictus Integration Creates an All-in-One Community Management and Security Ecosystem

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 17, 2022 10:25 am Categories: Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: Brach Bengtzen, Kevin DeMattio, ProdataKey.

ProdataKey Invictus

ProdataKey and Invictus have joined forces to create an all-in-one mobile solution for multi-tenant properties. Residents, guests, and visitors can now interact with PDK access control readers throughout their buildings using the same Invictus mobile app that they use for community notifications, virtual concierge services, visitor video intercom communications, and other technology-aided lifestyle conveniences. PDK mobile credentials within the Invictus app will permit unlocking of building entrances and doors to common spaces, including parking garages, clubhouses, playrooms, fitness centers, pools, mailrooms, laundry, and other secure areas.

Allied Universal Announces Global Agreement with Shell to Accelerate Transition to Sustainable Solutions

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 17, 2022 10:00 am Categories: Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: Allied Universal, István Kapitány, Shell, Steve Jones.

Allied Universal

Allied Universal and its international business, G4S, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shell to accelerate the transition to sustainable solutions for customers and employees through a global collaboration in sustainability and security. This collaboration enhances the companies? long-standing business relationship and has already delivered results in the mobility sector.

Zenner, Datacake and Actility release a New IoT Indoor Air Quality solution for CO2 Monitoring

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 14, 2022 5:36 am Categories: Cloud. Tags: Actility. Air Quality solution, CO2 Monitoring, Datacake, Zenner.

The solution is using LoRaWAN connectivity and includes CO2 monitoring sensor from Zenner, LoRaWAN Network Server and Management platform from Actility ? ThingPark Enterpise, and the application from Datacake. The solution is extremely simple to set up and allows monitoring in real-time the concentration of CO2 to create a safer and healthier indoor ambient condition, protect employees, workers or students, and meet air quality regulations levels. It can be used in any indoor space, including classrooms, offices, meeting rooms, shops, industrial facilities, and public buildings, among others.

i-PRO Rolls Out New EZ-2 Partner Portal

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 13, 2022 10:41 am Categories: Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: Bill Brennan, i-PRO, i-PRO EZ-2.

i-PRO Americas announced the release of the new i-PRO EZ-2 Partner Portal. Built to enhance and simplify the way integrators, resellers and distribution partners conduct business with i-PRO, the EZ-2 Partner portal features instant access to i-PRO inventory levels and enables users to create quick quotes 24/7. The EZ-2 Partner Portal represents the latest innovation from i-PRO to make researching, ordering, deal registration and accessing training and support materials as transparent and efficient as possible.

Aiphone IX Series Integration with Genetec Security Center

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 13, 2022 10:27 am Categories: Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: Aiphone, Brad Kamcheff, genetec, Sipelia, VMS platform.

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Aiphone Corporation announce its IX Series intercoms are compatible with the Genetec? Security Center, a unified IP security platform that provides users with a single interface between multiple security devices and their data. This integration enables Aiphone IX Series customers to easily incorporate their video intercom systems as part of a larger unified security platform.

Mindtech Launches Training-ready Data Packs to Accelerate AI-based Computer Vision Systems

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 12, 2022 11:53 am Categories: Accreditation. Tags: AI, Mindtech, Vision Systems.

Mindtech announced its data pack offering for customers who are looking to build AI based vision systems in a faster and more cost effective way. Launched in 2019, Mindtech?s behavioural simulator platform, called Chameleon, creates synthetic data to train AI-based vision systems faster and more accurately than other solutions. Mindtech customers, across a range of sectors including retail, home automation and security, use Chameleon to rapidly create the training data they need for a range of tasks including control and fault detection, as well as safety and product recognition.

i-PRO to Showcase Latest AI Multi-Sensor, PTZs and New Versions of Active Guard and Video Insight at ISC East

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 12, 2022 11:33 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: i-PRO, ISC East, PTZs.

isc east

At ISC East 2022 in booth # 918, i-PRO Co., Ltd., will showcase the latest enhancements to its line of products, including:
Expanded PTZ Line: i-PRO recently revamped its the entire PTZ range, adding a total of 35 new cameras. The new cameras benefit from a new modern design in a smaller form factor that is similar in size to many dome cameras.
Multi-Sensors: The latest i-PRO multi-sensor camera incorporates a built-in AI processor enabling advanced analytics to detect people and vehicles and automatically optimize images.

Attending ISC East 2022? Leave Your Rulebook at Home.

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 12, 2022 11:12 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Active Intelligence, ISC East, Ken LaMarca.

ISC East

Active Intelligence is making its pubic debut at ISC East this November with the introduction of a new preemptive and proactive solution designed to detect anomalies in any video surveillance feed, in real-time. Distinctly different from conventional video analytics, Active Intelligence?s innovative anomaly detection solution, ASTRA, doesn?t rely on rules to detect specific activities or events.

Is your Security System Future Proof? It can be with Vigitron PoE solutions

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 12, 2022 10:54 am Categories: Accessories. Tags: IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, PoE Solutions, Vigitron.

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Camera, Access Control, and LED lighting devices are rapidly moving towards using IEEE 802.3bt as their PoE standard for high PoE applications. The IEEE 802.3bt includes 8 Classes of PoE up to 90W. During the time this standard was under development, some security products required more power than the existing standards of IEEE 802.3af (15.4W) and IEEE 802.3at (30W) could provide. This led to the use of none standard types of PoE, such as UPoE which was adopted by most manufacturers, as it was based on the existing IEEE 802.3at.

HID Expands its TSL RAIN RFID Reader Family to Include Modules Featuring the Latest High-Performance Impinj Chips

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 11, 2022 8:13 am Categories: Technologies. Tags: Dr. David Evans, HID, Impinj, TSL technology.

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HID announced its first RAIN RFID reader modules featuring the company?s TSL technology and the innovative STORM command protocol that simplifies embedded software integration. The modules enable developers to create customized reader hardware designs that take full advantage of the superior performance of Impinj E710 and E910 reader chips and their ability to support next-generation RAIN tags.

PSA Announces New Partnership with Geutebr

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 7, 2022 11:25 am Categories: Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: Geutebrück, Matt Barnette, PSA, Terry Ottinger.

PSA announced the addition of Geutebr

New Line of Thermal-Color Smart Cameras

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 6, 2022 9:56 am Categories: IP Cameras, Video Analytics. Tags: John Romanowich, mart camera, SightLogix.

SightLogix

SightSensor to introduce a compelling new line of thermal-color detection cameras, specifically designed for the mainstream perimeter security market. The SightSensor TC4 is a dual-imager smart camera that combines the power of thermal detection and visible color to detect targets with exceptional reliability over critical, industrial, and commercial perimeters.

Kwikset Reveals Two Brand New SmartCode Electronic Deadbolts

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 6, 2022 9:24 am Categories: Access Control. Tags: Josh Hodgson, Kwikset, SmartCode.

Electronic Deadbolts

Kwikset unveils its two newest products: SmartCode? 260 Keypad Deadbolts and SmartCode? 270 Touchpad Deadbolts. Both deadbolts are now available in Traditional (TRL) and Contemporary (CNT) styles and feature BILT? app support. The SmartCode? 260 Keypad Deadbolts provide more value and features, including a new responsive 10-button keypad design, 50 user codes, a new fast motorized deadbolt, cool white LEDs for bright illumination, and Microban? antimicrobial protection technology built into the finish and keypad.

Interface Systems Shares Best Practices with Retailers for Cybersecurity Month

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 5, 2022 11:27 am Categories: Cloud, Cyber Security. Tags: Cybersecurity Month, Interface Security.

As retailers integrate their digital and physical shopping experiences to future-proof their business models, it?s never been more important to be aware of the cybersecurity vulnerabilities that can be created by digital transformation. As cybersecurity awareness month becomes a focus of discussion in October, Interface Systems shares best practices on how to prevent retail cyber-attacks and mitigate fraud. Retail chains face a variety of security challenges, from connected POS (Point of sale) systems and devices to online ordering and delivery applications. Retailers? data lakes, which combine their customers? data with credit card information, make them particularly attractive targets for cybercriminals.

i-PRO Shares IoT Pillars of Cybersecurity for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 5, 2022 11:10 am Categories: Cyber Security. Tags: Cybersecurity, i-PRO, IoT Pillars.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

i-PRO to join with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cyber and Infrastructure Security Agency (DHS CISA) to raise awareness around cybersecurity for NCSAM (National Cyber Security Awareness Month). The world has seen significant increases in cyber-attacks aimed at critical infrastructure and security products in the last few years, with IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) devices such as security cameras, becoming prime targets for hackers. According to a Kaspersky analysis of its telemetry from honeypots shared with Threatpost, in first half of 2021 alone, there were over 1.5 billion IoT breaches.

TDSi Adds Cyber Essentials Plus Certification to Further Boost its Cybersecurity Credentials

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 4, 2022 11:24 am Categories: Certification, Cyber Security. Tags: Alex Rumsey, certifications, CyberEssentials, TDSi.

TDSi has achieved Cyber Essentials Plus Certification

TDSi announced it has achieved Cyber Essentials Plus Certification following its initial Cyber Essentials certification back in June. Cyber Essentials Plus further demonstrates the company?s dedication to fully securing its operations, as well as its products and services, with a hands-on technical verification by an independent assessor, following an earlier self-assessment. Backed by the UK Government through the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Cyber Essentials helps any size or type of organisation to protect itself, its customers and partners, and anyone else that relies on it from a range of common and potentially dangerous cyber-attacks.

i-PRO to Showcase Body-worn Cameras, In-vehicle Systems, Evidence Management Software and ALPR Solutions at IACP

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 29, 2022 9:56 am Categories: Uncategorized. Tags: David O’Connor, i-PRO, IACP 2022.

PR features

IACP 2022, on booth 3405, i-PRO will showcase its latest range of security solutions for law enforcement professionals. Featuring an extensive range of imaging and evidence management offerings and advanced AI-driven software and analytics, i-PRO?s comprehensive portfolio of public safety and law enforcement solutions includes body-worn cameras, in-vehicle video systems, on-premises and cloud-hosted digital evidence management solutions, and intelligent analytics such as automated redaction to protect personal privacy.