RS2 Technologies Launches Feature-rich Upgrade to Access It! Universal

RS2 AccessIt! Universal

RS2 Technologies announced additional functionality and enhanced integrations for video and key management with its latest software update for Access It! Universal. Version 8 brings a range of new features, including licensing updates and more options for mobile credential functionality, which allows touchless access and streamlined integration that limit human interaction in deployment.

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Security Industry Association Strengthens Identity Expertise through Addition of IdTA Members

Biometrics

he Security Industry Association and the Identification Technology Association announced that leading IdTA members will become members of SIA and guide a new SIA Identity and Biometric Technology Advisory Board. IdTA will dissolve its operations and work with SIA?s leadership to recruit additional biometric and identity solution businesses as SIA members. Effective January 1, 2021, CLEAR, Leidos, and SAIC will become SIA members while other current IdTA members IDEMIA and NEC will continue their active membership within SIA.

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Dahua Technology Partner Day 2020 Takes Interoperability to the Next Level

Dahua Technology Partner Day 2020

Dahua Technology successfully held the online Dahua Technology Partner Day 2020 on December 1st with 26 technology partners. Dahua Technology showcased its ecosystem in the EMEA region, while the partners brought solutions in the field of security and IoT, taking interoperability to the next level. Openness and cooperation is always Dahua’s core values. Together with technology partners, Dahua Technology is building an ecosystem, which provides solutions that suit different scenarios to global customers.

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Leica Smart 3D Surveillance System Now Available in Two Versions

Leica BLK247

Leica Geosystems announced the expansion of its Leica BLK247 smart 3D surveillance system to accommodate the varying needs of its global customers. The Leica BLK247 is the world?s first 3D sensor combining LiDAR, video camera and thermal imaging technology for security and surveillance. Building owners, operators, security teams, and facilities managers can benefit from continuous monitoring of buildings and spaces including hospitals, factories, manufacturing plants, and offices.

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Sydney?s Dexus Gateway Building Combines Boon Edam Turnstiles with Three Technologies for Ultimate Physical Security Solution

Sydney Dexus Gateway

Boon Edam announced that Dexus Wholesale Property Fund has upgraded the Gateway Building in Sydney?s Circular Quay to feature entry security measures. The ideal solution was found by integrating Boon Edam Speedlane Swing optical turnstiles, IDEMIA?s MorphoWave touchless fingerprint scanners, Schindler?s elevator dispatch and Honeywell?s access control technology. Gateway?s access solution allows authorized and registered tenants to simply wave their hand in the MorphoWave touchless fingerprint scanner reader to enter the secure area through the turnstiles.

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Dr Kerstin Wendt to Head up Synectics Germany Increasing Focus on Public Transport Opportunities

Dr. Kerstin Wendt

Synectics has appointed Dr Kerstin Wendt to lead its growing German business with major public transport operators. Dr Wendt will be based in Synectics new Berlin office as the business brings its German operations closer to key customer locations. Dr Wendt becomes part of the Synectics team following 13 years in public transport operations and transportation technology businesses. In her new role she will lead implementation of the Synectics ?next-generation? operational management system for S-Bahn Berlin.

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PerpetuityARC Training ReLaunches Flagship MSc International Security and Risk Management in partnership

Angus Warren

The Linx International Group announces the relaunch of its updated MSc International Security and Risk Management in partnership with the University of West London (UWL). Applications to study for this academic qualification in the field of security management are open now, for intakes in February and October 2021. The MSc International Security and Risk Management course addresses critical issues in security management, combining theoretical knowledge with professional best practice, and refines research methods.

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CAF Selected Teleste?s On-board Systems for the Docklands Light Railway in London

Docklands Light Railway

Teleste will deliver its on-board systems to CAF?s trains for the Docklands Light Railway by Transport for London. According to the contract between Teleste and CAF, the deliveries will take place in 2021-2023, and they will cover passenger information, public address and CCTV systems as well as ultrawide TFT displays of the newest type to 43 5-car driverless light metro trains, the first of which will enter commercial service in 2023.

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Verint Announces New Webinar on Hook and Chain ATM Attacks

ATM

Verint Systems will host an hour-long webinar on Thursday, December 10 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (ET), during which keynote speakers will look at how staying one step ahead of ATM theft protects banks? bottom line. ATM crime has been on the rise for some time; in early 2020, there were reports of an uptick in ATM thefts in St. Louis, Chicago, Baltimore and other major cities, as well as the bombing of ATMs in Florida.

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Acceliot’s STAR System RFID Accelerates IOT-Driven Digital Transformation Across Industries

StarFlex

Acceliot has entered into an agreement for exclusive rights to manufacture, sale and distribute the Mojix RFID hardware, including the award-winning line of STAR and STARflex RFID readers. First launched in 2008, the STAR System product line continues to evolve and deliver industry-leading performance with the highest reader sensitivity in the market, onboard application support, and real-time location accuracy down to 3 feet.

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Suprema Touchless Biometrics Drive Expansion in North America

Suprema Paxton

Suprema is expanding its presence in North America with a host of new partners that include leading wholesale distributors such as ADI, Anixter, Wesco, as well as integration partners. The demand for Suprema touchless biometrics solutions is being driven by scores of organizations, companies and government entities looking to get back to work during the COVID19 pandemic while protecting the health of people entering their facilities.

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PSA Security Network Becomes a CIS Secure Suite Member

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PSA announced that it has become a CIS SecureSuite? member. Through this membership, PSA is further bolstering its cybersecurity defenses by leveraging CIS SecureSuite resources. The CIS Benchmarks, the consensus-based, internationally recognized security configuration resources, CIS-CAT Pro, and the CIS Controls?, a set of cyber practices developed by global experts, all help to protect an organization against pervasive and dangerous cyber-attacks.

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Milestone Extends Technical Support Hours, Enhances Comprehensive Services

Milestone Systems logo

Integrators and resellers will be pleased to know that the Milestone Systems Americas Technical Support team has extended its hours of operation. Now Milestone partners on the U.S. East Coast, Eastern Canada, and in Brazil will have access to Technical Support two hours earlier, beginning at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Milestone Systems has adjusted its hours of operation in the Americas. Milestone Technical Support for its partners is now open for business beginning at 4 a.m. Pacific time.

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Finbarr Solutions Appointed by Labtech London Limited for Security Assessment of Prime Real Estate in the Capital

Finbar Solutions logo

Finbarr Solutions announced that it has been commissioned by Labtech London Limited. Its specialist team of security professionals, investigators and intelligence analysts will assess and advise on measures, to ensure Labtech London Limited delivers the highest levels of safety and security for citizens, tourists, businesses and infrastructure, throughout the 20-acres of prime real estate it owns and manages across Camden Market and West London.

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iDENT and Limitless Integrations adds PATSCAN Platform to its Mobile Onsite Detection System for Stadiums & Event Venues

Patriot ONE PATSCAN

iDENT LLC and Limitless Integrations LLC announced the launch of the patent pending iDENT MODSTM (Mobile Onsite Detection System) that will include Patriot One Technologies Inc.?s PATSCAN Multi-Sensor Threat Detection Platform with specific modules for the early detection of weapons and potential-health related threats, such as viruses. The iDENT MODS unit has been designed to be used in key public gathering locations, such as stadiums, arenas, entertainment venues, and other secure facilities.

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Keeping Pace with the Evolution of Security Technology

Jeffrey Ricker

There has been an exponential shift in technology within the security industry. Driving that shift is a variety of factors, including but not limited to greater customer demand for security systems and what they can provide, along with the sheer volume of smart products. In fact, Gartner predicts that by 2028, there will be one indoor surveillance camera per five employees in the U.S. and one per employee in China.

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New Wisenet QR Scanner App Makes Life Easier for Systems Integrators

Wisenet QR Scanner

Hanwha Techwin America announced a new app for systems integrators. The new Wisenet QR Scanner App is designed to help quickly create a list of all Wisenet devices associated with a specific project, without having to take the products out of their packaging. The QR code is found on the outside of the product carton, the bottom of the device, as well as on an included extra sticker for Wisenet modular cameras.

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Glasscock Texas Schools Installs Combination of Wireless and Wired Locks Managed by 3xLOGIC

Glasscock wireless lock classroom door

3xLOGIC announced Glasscock Independent School District (TX) has embarked on Phase Three of their ambitious plan to convert to a largely wireless, keyless access environment, supplemented by some hardwired doors as well. VGI Technology, San Angelo, TX, is managing the installation of this on-going project. VGI also provides access control and video surveillance to 40 school districts across Texas.

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PSA Announces Partnership with QUMULEX for Managed Security Service Provider Program

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PSA announced the addition of Qumulex. Qumulex offers a cloud-based, unified access control and video surveillance solution for physical security integrators that serve commercial markets. Qumulex?s video management and access control system is browser-based, using a mobile-first, modern progressive web app that runs on any device with a browser. The Qumulex open platform assures maximum flexibility for security integrators to choose best of breed cameras, door controllers, switches, analytics, and cloud integrations.

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DigiCert Enterprise PKI Manager Enhances Security for Remote Workforces

digicert

Enterprise PKI Manager in DigiCert ONE from DigiCert, Inc., supports security for today?s increasingly remote workforces via certificate automation to authenticate employees and their devices at scale, and encrypt data. Working from home is here to stay, with Gartner reporting that 74% of CFOs are looking to shift some employees to permanent remote work. Digital certificates are a proven, widely adopted solution for strong authentication and are well supported by a variety of devices, platforms and operating systems.

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