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Renesas and Altran Team to Deploy First Social Distancing Wristwatch that uses Ultra-Wideband Chipset with Low Rate Pulse

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 13, 2020 4:52 am Categories: Product Focus, Solutions. Tags: Altran, Renesas, Roger Wendelken, Scott Houghton, Social Distancing.

Renesas Electronics Corporation and Altran announced that they have co-developed a wearable solution for social distancing based on Ultra-Wideband technology. Earlier this year, Renesas announced it had licensed UWB technology from 3db Access AG, a fabless semiconductor company specializing in secure UWB low power chips to augment Renesas microcontrollers. The platform?s form factor, a wristwatch, combines the Renesas Synergy? S128 MCU featuring HMI capacitive touch with licensed secure ranging UWB technology.

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New software Release: Increased Security and Data Protection Adhere to Latest Security Standards

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 13, 2020 4:44 am Categories: VMS Software. Tags: milestone, XProtect.

Protecting sensitive data in surveillance systems is key to maintaining video authenticity, personal privacy, and adequate cybersecurity measures. XProtect 2020 R3 includes a new level of encryption from Microsoft called Cryptography New Generation (CNG) that adheres to the highest level of cybersecurity and data protection on the market today. XProtect?s new encryption modules include stronger data protection, increased cybersecurity, evidence authenticity and password-protected configuration.

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BCD International Adds Andrew Hubble to Global Team

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 13, 2020 4:36 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Andrew Hubble, APAC, BCD, Jason Glover..

Continuing to expand its global presence, BCD International announced the appointment of security industry veteran Andrew Hubble as Managing Director ? APAC. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Sales, Hubble will be
responsible for the management of APAC safety and security, computer vision and IoT customer relationships, and to drive BCD revenue through existing and new
customer relationships.

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Dortronics New 48900 Series Interlock Controller Accommodates Up to 9 Doors

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 12, 2020 5:16 pm Categories: Access Control. Tags: 48900 PLC Interlock, Bryan Sanderford, Dortronics Systems.

Dortronics Systems introduces the latest addition to its portfolio of intelligent, fully integrated and user-configurable PLC interlock devices. The new 48900 PLC Interlock Controller is a cost-effective solution for implementing door interlock and mantrap systems with up to nine doors. The fully integrated single-board solution provides installers with complete programming control of all operating and configuration options without the need and expense of complex software.

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D-Fend Solutions Expands Operations in North America to Meet Increasing Demand for its Counter-Drone Solutions

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 12, 2020 9:00 am Categories: Autonomous Security, drones. Tags: D-Fend Solutions, EnforceAir, Terry DiVittorio, Zohar Halachmi.

D-Fend Solutions announced the expansion of its North American headquarters in McLean, Virginia. This announcement follows D-Fend Solutions? strategic focus on North America, its continued growth in the region during 2020 and the strong adoption of its flagship product, EnforceAir , by North American military and special forces, national and homeland security, law enforcement, airports, border patrol, VIP executive protection, and event and stadium organizations.

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New Crane Motion Assist Creates a Revolving Advantage

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 12, 2020 5:40 am Categories: Access Control. Tags: Crane Motion Assist, dormakaba, Mark Borto.

Pedestrians of all abilities will find it easier to use manual revolving doors thanks to the new Crane Motion Assist from dormakaba. In addition, Motion Assist will not impede the architectural vision for a building and is easier to install than competitive products. Motion Assist?s motorized 360-degree rotation can be retrofitted or installed new. Its simple installation is designed to eliminate callbacks.

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Safeture Strengthens the European Sales Organization

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 12, 2020 5:36 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Magnus Hultman, Marcel Brandt, Safeture.

The employee safety company, Safeture AB, continues to expand its operations rapidly. The recruitment of Marcel Brandt as Senior Sales Manager is part of Safeture’s focus on increasing sales and strengthened the sales organization in the global market. Safeture is an international SaaS company offering a complete cloud-based platform designed to manage employee safety and risk/crisis management. Safeture helps more than 3 500 companies and organizations protect their employees.

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Olymbec Chooses Hanwha Cameras to Secure its Properties and Improve Rentability

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 11, 2020 8:09 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Hanwha cameras, Jack Ross, Olymbec.

Hanwha Techwin America announced that Olymbec has chosen Hanwha cameras to help secure its properties and improve rentability. Managing upwards of 300 properties in Quebec and 15 different States in the US, Olymbec owns more than 30 million square feet of property. Managing this much real estate means that Olymbec has to balance a variety of concerns, including providing positive tenant experiences, generating revenue, and protecting assets.

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Open Systems Hires New Security Experts as it Increases its Share of the Growing Enterprise Market for Security Services

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 11, 2020 8:01 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Fredrik Torstenssen, Open Systems, Ric Longenecker.

Open Systems announced the appointments of Fredrik Torstenssen and Ric Longenecker as the company?s Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Information Security Officer, respectively. The addition of these executives comes as the company?s service deployments have exceeded 8,000 worldwide and demand continues to grow for its integrated security and networking services, including Open Systems? Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) services.

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Iris ID Mobile Platform Supports TWIC Credentials

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 11, 2020 7:57 am Categories: Biometrics. Tags: iCAM M300, Iris ID, Jim Parroco, Mohammed Murad, MozaicID.

Iris ID announced the compatibility of its iCAM M300 handheld, multi-modal biometric reader and the MozaicID iCAM M300 Smartcard Software Credential Application. This application enables the mobile device to accommodate a range of Personal Identity Verification (PIV) compatible credentials including PIV Interoperable (PIV-I) and the Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC), a smartcard used by workers requiring access to secure areas of U.S. maritime facilities and vessels.

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Southern California Security Firm PACE Adds Alcatraz Rock to Solutions Portfolio

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 11, 2020 7:54 am Categories: Access Control, Uncategorized. Tags: Alcatraz Rock, PACE Security, Tina D’Agostin.

PACE Security has added the Alcatraz Rock autonomous access control platform to its solutions portfolio. Based in Southern California, PACE Security has been delivering innovative approaches to security integration for 25 years. PACE provides complete solutions from engineering to the implementation and installation of equipment and complete customer training for seamless integration of access control, closed circuit television, and security.

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SIA and ASIS International to Hold Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Event for Security Industry

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 11, 2020 7:14 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: ASIS, Don Erickson, Global DE&I Strategy, Peter O’Neil, SIA.

ASIS International and the Security Industry Association have announced a partnership to produce an event designed to help security organizations and businesses around the world develop and implement diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) strategies. The free virtual event, titled Global DE&I Strategy: Policy and Practices that Produce Positive Business Outcomes, will be held 10 December 2020, 11 a.m. ? 12:30 p.m. ET.

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Hartmann Controls Teams Up with Altronix to Offer Pre-Configured Trove Access and Power Integration Kits

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 10, 2020 6:55 am Categories: Access Control. Tags: altronix, Andy Hartmann, Hartmann Controls, J.R. Andrews.

Altronix is further expanding its Trove? Series with an access and power integration solution exclusively designed to support Hartmann Controls. The pre-configured kits will accommodate up to 8 or 16 doors each and are scalable for large systems. These new Trove models are pre-configured with Altronix power and accessories to support Hartmann Controls for up to 8 or 16 doors each. All Trove solutions simplify board layout and wire management while providing maximum flexibility and scalability.

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The Future of 9-1-1: Two-way Texting, Drones, Real-time Crash Data and More

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 10, 2020 5:02 am Categories: Technologies. Tags: RapidDeploy, Unified Critical Response.

Riots, school shootings, the pandemic and other emergency situations are harsh reminders of our antiquated 9-1-1 response systems. Over 80% of calls come from cell phones and locating callers has become more challenging. The simple act of texting 9-1-1 is still not available nationwide and 9-1-1 systems don?t allow for the use of multi-media like photos and videos and lack supplemental information that would help dispatchers and first responders in the field.

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Guaranty RV Super Centers Select Supra TRAC-Box Solution to Help Secure and Track Keys

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 10, 2020 4:45 am Categories: Access Control. Tags: André Lalande, Guaranty RV, Marty Nill, Supra TRAC-Box.

Supra announced that its TRAC-Box key management solution has been selected by Oregon-based Guaranty RV Super Centers to help secure and track keys while keeping pace with a growing demand for recreational vehicle (RV) travel. Supra is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions. Located in Junction City, Oregon, Guaranty is the state?s largest dealer of recreational vehicles.

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ProdataKey Releases Whitepaper, ?Redefining Access Control with a Mobile First Approach?

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 10, 2020 4:39 am Categories: Access Control, Cloud. Tags: Access Control, Jeff Perri, Mobile-First, ProdataKey.

ProdataKey has released a whitepaper that explores the differentiating features and distinct advantages of a Mobile-First access control platform. Built from the ground up with the needs of the mobile user foremost in mind, Mobile First platforms are designed with the mobile experience as the default method by which integrators, technicians, system administrators, managers, tenants, and employees engage with the system.

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Freedom Cloud ACaaS Enables Pay-as-You-Go Remote Access Control

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 10, 2020 4:34 am Categories: Access Control, Cloud. Tags: ACaaS, Freedom Mobile, Identiv, Mr. Humphreys, Steve Humphreys.

Identiv announced the release of Freedom Cloud, the cloud-based Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) offering for the Freedom Access Control solution. Freedom features the industry?s lowest equipment footprint and its cloud, subscription-based service gives organizations the option to pay as they go and only for what they need, equaling less investment and greater cash flow. Freedom Cloud empowers users to control their PACS via Freedom?s intuitive browser-based web administration.

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Pangea Assists Liberty Latin America in Protecting its Employees Against the Spread of COVID-19

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 10, 2020 4:25 am Categories: Access Control, Biometrics, Video Analytics. Tags: Assaf Kaminer, COVID-19, Liberty Latin Americ, Pangea.

In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Israel?s Pangea will supply workplace protection systems to Liberty Latin America, one of the leading communications companies in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Pangea multi-sensor solution integrates thermal imaging, video analytics and biometric access control technologies for screening large volumes of people entering buildings and public spaces.

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Patriot One Appoints Peter Evans as CEO

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 10, 2020 4:18 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Martin Cronin, Patriot One, Peter Evans, Peter van der Gracht.

Patriot One Technologies is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Evans as Chief Executive Officer, effective on November 16, 2020. Mr. Evans succeeds Martin Cronin who will remain on as a director of the Company. Mr. Evans brings over 25 years of experience working with venture-backed and public companies in executive leadership, operations and board roles. Mr. Evans has demonstrated a track record for success in revenue growth and profitability.

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ADT Commercial Acquires Deterrent Technologies, Inc.

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 10, 2020 1:13 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: ADT, Dan Bresingham, David Hersh, Deterrent Technologies.

ADT Commercial continues its strategic M&A strategy, expanding its nationwide geographic footprint and deepening its capabilities to serve mid-market, national and large-scale commercial customers in New York and New Jersey with the announcement it has purchased Deterrent Technologies, Inc., based out of Ocean, NJ. Established in 1982 by David and Carol Hersh, Deterrent Technologies, Inc. has been a premier leader in designing, installing and servicing comprehensive physical security and life safety systems.

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