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Suprema?s New X-Station 2 Supports Mobile Access, QR Codes and RFID Cards

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 14, 2021 11:13 am Categories: Integrated Systems, Mobile / In-Vehicle, New Products. Tags: Hanchul Kim, RFID cards, Suprema, X-Station 2.

Suprema announced the new product launch of the X-Station 2, a versatile intelligent terminal with credential options of mobile access, QR and barcodes as well as RFID cards and PIN. X-Station 2 enables flexible access control system design by supporting multiple credential options. The terminal is compatible with most types of existing RFID cards including EM, MIFARE, iCLASS, DESFire and FeliCa, but also lets users go card-less by offering mobile credential options including QR codes and barcodes.

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Millennials and Gen Zers are Most Likely to Fall for Phishing Emails, Study Finds

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 14, 2021 11:03 am Categories: Cyber Security, Uncategorized. Tags: Atlas VPN, Gen Z, Millenials, Phishing.

There is a common misconception that older people, who tend to have less experience with new technologies, are easier to scam online. Recent data findings suggest that just the opposite is true. According to data analyzed by the Atlas VPN team, Millennials and Gen Zers in the United States are more likely to fall for phishing emails than their older counterparts. More than one-fifth of people from Generation Z and the Millennial generation have been tricked by phishing emails in the past.

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GardaWorld Announces Security Services Executive Appointments

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 14, 2021 10:49 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: GardaWorld, Jean-Luc Meunier, Prentice Robertson, Stephan Crétier.

GardaWorld announce the appointment of Prentice Robertson to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer of U.S. Security Services, and Jean-Luc Meunier to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer, Security Services Canada. Prentice Robertson joined GardaWorld in 2019 as Chief Operating Officer, Security Services, U.S. His mandate was to consolidate the Whelan Security and United American Security brands to form and lead GardaWorld?s U.S. security services business unit.

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Boon Edam Resumes On-Site Security Entry Evaluations

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 12, 2021 8:27 pm Categories: Access Control. Tags: Boon Edam. Greg Schreiber, COVID-19.

Boon Edam announced the resumption of on-site entry evaluations, a building or campus analysis that aids security managers in creating a defensible physical security entrance strategy against the costly liabilities associated with tailgating and piggybacking. These evaluations have proven to be critical to the success of entrance projects. During the COVID pandemic, to support community health and safety, Boon Edam shifted from conducting on-site evaluations to virtual ones.

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Full Height Turnstile Offers Secure Contact-less Passage

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 12, 2021 8:24 pm Categories: Access Control. Tags: Adam McGuern, Alvarado, dormakaba.

Alvarado?s new MST-TE Touch-Free Full Height Turnstile provides smooth, secure, and completely contactless passage for users. It is 100 percent touch-free and motorized. After users present a valid entry credential, the turnstile unlocks, and an overhead sensor detects the user as they enter. Rotation begins and completes automatically, eliminating the need for users to touch and push their way through the turnstile as they enter or exit.

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Zyter Introduces Smart Factories IoT Solution

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 12, 2021 8:18 pm Categories: Video Analytics. Tags: Sanjay Govil, Zyter Smart Factories, Zyter SmartSpaces.

Zyter announced the launch of Zyter Smart Factories, an end-to-end intelligent solution that connects factory floor machinery, workers, and building systems using the latest IoT technology devices on Zyter?s digital transformation platform. Zyter Smart Factories is a component of the Zyter SmartSpaces IoT platform. Trusted by Qualcomm to be the foundation of its Smart Cities Accelerator Program, the Zyter SmartSpaces Platform breaks down silos of information by integrating and consolidating data from IoT devices.

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Interface Security Systems Appoints Brian Garavuso as CTO

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 12, 2021 8:14 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Brian Garavusos, Interface Security System, Michael Shaw.

Interface Security Systems announced that it has appointed Brian Garavuso as its Chief Technology Officer. With almost 30 years of global executive leadership experience, Garavuso has served in C-level and advisory roles for companies that include OfficeMart, Diamond Resorts International, Hilton Grand Vacations Company, Interstate Hotels and Resorts, the Mariner Group, and Cape Coral Hospital. He received his BA in finance and accounting from South Florida University.

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Infosec and Sandler Bring Cyber Education to 1,000s of Organizations

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 12, 2021 8:13 pm Categories: Cyber Security, Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: Infosec, Infosec IQ, Jack Koziol, Ryan Yakos, Sandler.

Infosec announced it has partnered with Sandler Partners to offer its award-winning cyber awareness and training platforms to Sandler?s worldwide network of expert technology sales partners. Sandler Partners can now empower the human side of their clients? security strategy with engaging, role-based cyber education from Infosec IQ and Infosec Skills. Infosec?s SaaS-based cyber education platforms feature training for the entire enterprise from the accounting department to the security operations center.

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Johnson Controls Adds Cloud-based Access Control to Cloudvue Platform

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 12, 2021 8:06 pm Categories: Access Control, Cloud. Tags: Cloudvue platform, Johnson Controls, Scott Humphreys, Tyco Kantech.

Johnson Controls is introducing Cloudvue with access control, with the Tyco Kantech KT-1 one-door controller. This powerful technology collaboration enables centrally managed cloud video surveillance and access control across an entire organization from a single browser, part of the Johnson Controls commitment to providing technology so customers can maintain safe building environments, healthy business operations and seamless occupant experiences.

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Allegion Schlage Multi-Tech Readers Approved for Government Use when Paired with LenelS2 Onguard

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 11, 2021 10:57 pm Categories: Access Control. Tags: Allegion, Derek Greenland, LenelS2, Terry Collins.

Allegion announced that it has received federal government approval for its Schlage Multi-Technology (MT-485) Readers, when paired with the LenelS2 OnGuard version 7.6 access control system. Schlage?s MT Readers simplify access control solutions by recognizing magnetic stripe, proximity, Schlage smart card and NFC-enabled smart devices with a firmware update, ensuring a seamless transition to high-security smart technology in the future.

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New Mesker DW Series Door Frame Simplifies Installation with Quick Corner Locking System

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 11, 2021 11:10 am Categories: Access Control, Product Focus. Tags: drywall frames, Mesker DW Series.

The new DW Series Hollow Metal Drywall Frames from Mesker, part of dormakaba Group of access solutions, offers quick, easy installation with the latest, innovative corner locking system. The top corners ?lock? together to avoid the need for fasteners often seen in traditional drywall frames. he new corner design simplifies installations and does not require screws for fire rating. With fewer components to assemble than other frame products, the Mesker DW Series enables a simple installation saving you time and money.

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Essence Group Launches New WeR@Home+ Smart Home Security Solution

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 10, 2021 9:30 am Categories: Cloud, Technologies. Tags: Christian Chenaux, Essence, Hagai Enoch.

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Dahua Technology Unveils Upgraded WizMind to Enhance AI Experience

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 7, 2021 9:57 am Categories: Surveillance. Tags: Dahua, human video metadata, WizMind.

Dahua Technology has recently released its upgraded WizMind series, offering a comprehensive project-oriented product portfolio and flexible AI solutions for a wide range of industries. Inheriting the company?s high-end AI solutions that focus on human, vehicle, object and thermal technology, the upgraded WizMind series boasts topnotch AI algorithms with expanded functions including human/vehicle video metadata, face recognition, privacy protection, wide area security, illegal parking detection, etc.

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Hanwha Techwin Expands PTZ Plus Camera Line

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 7, 2021 9:47 am Categories: CCTV / Analog, New Products, Product Focus. Tags: hanwha techwin, PTZ Plus Camera, Ray Cooke, XNP-6400R, XNP-8250R, XNP-9250R.

Hanwha Techwin has expanded and updated its line-up of PTZ cameras to include six new models. The cameras are available in 4K/6MP/2MP resolutions with 25x/40x optical zoom ranges to fit any use case. Featuring the groundbreaking Wisenet 7 chipset, the new models include three IR models (XNP-9250R, XNP-8250R, XNP-6400R) and three non-IR models (XNP-9250, XNP-8250, XNP-6400). The new PTZ Plus cameras are 65% lighter than conventional PTZ cameras and include a re-designed twist-lock mounting feature to simplify installation.

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New Low Energy Swing Door Operators Easily Automate Swing Doors

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 7, 2021 9:40 am Categories: Access Control. Tags: Automate Swing Doors, dormakaba, Tom Chaney.

Automating medium or heavy-duty swing doors for touch-free access applications is easy with dormakaba?s new ED50LE and ED100LE low energy swing door operators. These swing door operators can automate new or existing manual swing doors with a push plate, wave plate, or other knowing act actuator device and are quiet and subtle. A multitude of adjustable features offers flexibility to fine tune the operator to meet opening requirements. The ED100LE is tested beyond traditional standards, using a larger door with greater weight.

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Genetec Clearance camera registry helps agencies close cases faster

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 6, 2021 8:32 pm Categories: Corporate News, Surveillance, Technologies. Tags: Captain Mike Bell, Erick Ceresato, genetec, Genetec Clearance.

Genetec announced an update to its camera registry module for Genetec Clearance a digital evidence management system that facilitates collaboration between public safety agencies, corporate security departments, businesses, and the public. Video evidence is an invaluable tool to help investigators review events, assist the public, and solve crimes. The methods used to retrieve recordings from privately-owned cameras are cumbersome and time-consuming, as they rely on officers manually collecting video from the scene.

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LenelS2 Delivers Indoor Location Service to Enable Easier Building Navigation

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 5, 2021 9:51 am Categories: Access Control, Smart Devices.

LenelS2 introduced its Indoor Location subscription-based service for businesses and other organizations using LenelS2?s BlueDiamond mobile app version 2.1.8 for smartphones. This new premium mobile app service complements LenelS2?s touchless access solutions by providing users with: the ability to quickly pull up a map to determine current location within a building, search for points of interest, use turn-by-turn directions for efficient navigation and unlock doors directly from a building map.

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Iris ID Biometric Software added to MetaDolce Technologies’ Multimodal Handheld Tablet

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 5, 2021 9:44 am Categories: Biometrics. Tags: Iris ID, MetaDolce Technologies, Mohammed Murad, RP70A BIO.

Iris ID announced the inclusion of its contactless, iris-based biometric hardware and software with MetaDolce Technologies’ introduction of the RP70A BIO handheld tablet for mobile identity authentication and registration, manufactured by Gen2Wave Co., Ltd. in South Korea. Law enforcement, border patrol, healthcare and other industry professionals extensively use the compact RP70A BIO, an all-in-one tablet that hosts a dual iris and facial recognition camera, fingerprint sensor, smart card reader, MRZ and barcode scanner.

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Digital Watchdog Invests in Sales Engineer Team

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 5, 2021 9:24 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Bobby Dick, Digital Watchdog, Joseph Koehl, Julian Garcia, Rafael Saenz, Steve Adamczak.

Digital Watchdog announces the appointment of three new Sales Engineers and one new Field Engineer to support the DW sales team and partner integrators. As a DW Field Engineer, Julian Garcia is primarily responsible to help with Technical Support escalations. In addition, as DW Sales Engineers, Joseph Koehl, Bobby Dick and Rafael Saenz help with the planning of systems and overcoming technical issues with existing systems, create training materials and author technical collateral.

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$8M Series to Enhance its AI Software for Smart Security Cameras

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 3, 2021 8:29 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Actuate, Blake Ballard, Brian Hirsch, GMS, Sonny Tai, TVP.

Actuate announced it has closed its Series A financing of $8 million to expand the capabilities of its computer vision technology and build on the company?s growing portfolio of customers. The funding round was led by Tribeca Venture Partners and joined by Scribble Ventures, OCA Ventures, and Context Ventures, with additional support from existing investors, including Bling Capital, Upside Partnership, and Tensility Venture Partners.

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