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The New Age of Safety and Security

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 8, 2020 10:59 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Charles Bohnenberger, Christiana McFarland, Mimi Lanfranchi, pandemic.

Mimi Lanfranchi and Charles Bohnenberger

With the advent of the pandemic and societal unrest, today?s government agencies are faced with evolving threats like never before. The pandemic, which has created higher unemployment rates and civil unrest across the nation, has created the ?perfect storm? for increased crime. The Wall Street Journal reported that in a survey of municipal budget officers, the average municipality tax revenue has declined 11% year over year. How can today?s agencies ensure the protection of their employees and their property in times of heightened security needs in a financially feasible way?

New ProdataKey and Systems Surveyor Partnership Streamlines Design and Delivery of PDK Access Control Solutions

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 8, 2020 10:50 pm Categories: Access Control, Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: Jeff Perri, Maureen Carlson, PDK, ProdataKey, Surveyor.

Pdk System Surveyor

ProdataKey (PDK) announced a partnership with System Surveyor. A complete catalog of PDK?s mobile-first access control system components is now available for import into the System Surveyor platform, making it easier than ever to incorporate PDK?s solutions into site plans and design drawings that can be shared by integrators, subcontractors, vendors and customers. Using an iPad or Android-based tablet or browser-based device, users upload a floor plan or Google Earth snapshot into the System Surveyor platform.

Security Professionals Overcome the Challenges of COVID-19

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 8, 2020 10:45 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: COVID-19, Crosspointe Elementary School, Mission 500.

Back to School Backpack Event

In what has become an annual event spearheaded by Mission 500, students at Crosspointe Elementary School in Boynton Beach, Florida will once again have essential school supplies, provided by COPS Monitoring thanks to the generous efforts of the ?Back to School Backpack Event.? Rather than meeting in-person to assemble the backpacks and distributing them directly to the students at Crosspointe Elementary School, the school supplies, bags, and positive mental health items were shipped to the school so that teachers can sort the items and distribute them safely.

Safeture Extends Partnership with Global Risk Management Firm SPS

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 8, 2020 10:19 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Magnus Hultman, Safeture, Simon Sawyer, SPS.

Safeture AB said it signed a three-year partnership extension with Special Projects and Services Limited. The partnership provides a joining of services where clients can continue benefiting from leading technology powered by Safeture AB, with the option of incorporating physical monitoring and response services from SPS. This provides clients the added value of direct access to the SPS Global Response Centre, management of the Safeture platform, pro-active monitoring, incident management, a virtual crisis room, and global evacuation capabilities.

UVeye to Unveil New Vehicle ?Fingerprint? System for Security Industry

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 4, 2020 4:07 am Categories: Technologies. Tags: Amir Hever, SIA, UVeye, Yaron Saghiv.

UVeye vehicle inspection

UVeye is introducing technology that can create a virtual ?fingerprint? for any vehicle after a UVeye underbody scan.

Maxxess Systems and WaveLynx Technologies Corporation Announce Strategic Partnership

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 4, 2020 4:01 am Categories: Access Control, Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: Ethos Readers, Laurie Aaron, Maxxess Systems, MyPass, WaveLynx Technologies.

Wavelynx MyPass technology

Maxxess Systems is pleased to announce that they have entered into a global strategic partnership with WaveLynx Technologies, leveraging complementary technology innovations and a shared focus on expanding market adoption of mobile access control. Maxxess Systems will serve as a reseller of WaveLynx Ethos Readers and LEAF credentials and will develop an end-to-end mobile access solution integrating Wavelynx MyPass technology.

Building Technology Executive Tina D’Agostin Joins Alcatraz as CRO

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 4, 2020 3:49 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Alcatraz, Tina D’Agostin, Vince Gaydarzhiev.

Tina D'Agostin

Security industry leader Tina D?Agostin has joined Alcatraz as Chief Revenue Officer. D?Agostin brings deep enterprise security and building technology experience that will accelerate Alcatraz?s go-to-market strategy for its revolutionary facial authentication platform for physical access control. D?Agostin will oversee sales, marketing, and customer success for Alcatraz?s enterprise customers. Tina D?Agostin comes from Johnson Controls, where she most recently was the General Manager of Building Technology & Solutions.

Aiphone introduces the IX Simple Support Tool for Accelerated Configuration

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 4, 2020 3:44 am Categories: Integrated Systems, IP Cameras, Network. Tags: Aiphone, IX Series, IX Simple Support Tool.

Aiphone IX System

The simplified version is designed to seamlessly configure up to 20 systems from the IX Series portfolio of IP video intercom components. The IX Simple Support Tool has a programming wizard which allows for the configuration of each station?s number, name, and IP address. All other settings are configured to the default values and automatically uploaded. Basic Call, Door Release, Emergency Call and one Group setting can be configured after the initial programming by using this tool.

ZeroEyes Selected by South Side Area School District for Weapons Detection Solution

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 4, 2020 3:24 am Categories: Campus Security, Technologies, Video Analytics. Tags: Alan Fritz, Dustin Brooks, weapons detection, ZeroEyes.

Zero Eyes Campus Protection

ZeroEyes? platform is purpose-built to detect visible weapons in real-time, identifying guns before any violent threats can occur. ZeroEyes? software integrates with an organization?s existing camera systems and video analytics to detect weapons in real-time. As soon as a visible weapon is detected, an alert with the image of the weapon goes to the ZeroEyes monitoring team. Once confirmed, an alert is sent to local emergency dispatch, onsite security staff, police and school administrators.

iProov Launches World?s First Global Threat Intelligence System for Biometric Assurance

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 3, 2020 3:06 am Categories: Biometrics, Solutions. Tags: Global Threat Intelligence System, iProov, ISOC.

iproov Global Threat Intelligence System

iProov has launched the world?s first system of global threat intelligence for biometric assurance. The iProov Security Operations Centre (iSOC) combines technology, process and people to monitor and manage the rapidly evolving landscape of biometric cyber-crime. It further secures iProov?s Genuine Presence Assurance technology and protects organizations and individuals against the growing threat of AI-driven cyber-attacks, including deepfakes.

ISC EAST 2020 Event Has Been Canceled

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 3, 2020 2:58 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: COVID-19, ISC East, pandemic.

ISC East Breaking News image

ISC East 2020, scheduled for Nov. 18-19, 2020, in New York City, has been canceled due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19 as further discussed below, and continued restrictions on large events. Amidst extensive travel restrictions across the majority of the U.S., health and safety concerns due to the pandemic and the essential workers? responsibility of security and public professionals during this time, it is not viable to meet in person for the event this year.

Introducing the New Tyco Illustra Flex Multi-Sensor Camera

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 3, 2020 2:42 am Categories: Cameras, New Products. Tags: Cyber Security, Johnson Controls, ONVIF, Tyco Illustra Flex.

Tyco Illustra Flex

Johnson Controls has further expanded its Tyco Illustra range with the launch of a new Flex multi-directional camera. Designed to provide a highly cost-effective solution for monitoring activity over wide-open spaces, the second generation Illustra Flex multi-directional camera is equipped with four separate image sensors which can be individually positioned and angled to provide up to 360-degree coverage via four separate non-stitched video streams.

Security & Safety Things Announces Winners of App Challenge

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 3, 2020 2:39 am Categories: Video Analytics. Tags: COVID-19, Security and Safety Things GmbH, TNG.

TNG Visual Feedback

Security and Safety Things GmbH announced the three winners of its App Challenge, a contest designed to promote the development of innovative applications for smart cameras in the retail, manufacturing and transportation sectors. The winning apps provided solutions to help these vertical markets overcome new challenges as a result of COVID-19 conditions. This application provides a way for retailers to discern customer satisfaction through the use of hand gestures and facial expression emojis.

Brivo Launches Unified Reader/Controller with ACS100

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 2, 2020 5:14 am Categories: Access Control. Tags: ACS100, Brivo, Steve Van Till.

Brivo ACS-100

Brivo announces the launch of the ACS100 all-in-one reader and controller. Designed to lower hardware costs and make installation easier and faster, the ACS100 is used with Brivo Mobile Pass, and secure physical credentials to deliver better affordability and broaden the application for access control at more doors. A key feature of the ACS100 is Fluid Access, which allows users to unlock doors without removing their mobile credentials from their pockets.

DITEK Launches New Line of PoE Switches, Injectors and Extenders

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 2, 2020 5:08 am Categories: Network, New Products. Tags: ditek, DTK-SW5PT, DTK-SW8P, DTK-SW8PL.

Ditek DTK-SW5PT

DITEK is announcing the launch of the DITEK Networks product line to provide networking hardware including Power over Ethernet network switches, extenders, and injectors. Adhering to the same exacting standards as the industry-leading DITEK surge protection products, this new line gives IT professionals and security integrators a new choice for cost-efficient, easy-to-install powered networks.

Alcatraz Partners with SAGE Integration to Expand Modern Access Control Solutions Along the East Coast, Midwest

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 1, 2020 7:18 am Categories: Access Control, Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: Alcatraz, John Nemerofsky, Sage Integration.

Alcatraz Rock

Alcatraz and SAGE Integration have partnered to deliver facial authentication solutions to enterprise businesses to help modernize access control. Headquartered in Kent, Ohio, with a regional office in Atlanta, SAGE Integration will develop and expand Alcatraz?s presence along the East Coast and in Midwestern states. SAGE Integration is a national security integration provider serving enterprise clients with the mission to protect their people, facilities, and reputation.

Dahua AI Gait Recognition Technology Hits Historical Heights on CASIA-B Gait Dataset

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 1, 2020 6:33 am Categories: Technologies. Tags: CASIA-B, Dahua AI, Gait Recognition Technology.

Dahua AI Gait

Dahua Technology made new breakthroughs in the field of AI technology recently. Various indicators of its Gait Recognition Technology have once again broke the record of CASIA-B gait dataset: the average accuracy of Rank1 for NM (normal walking), BG (with a bag), and CL (in a coat) reached 97.4%, 94.0%, and 87.0% respectively, hitting another historical height and maintaining its leading position. Gait recognition uses body shape and walking posture to identify a person.

Increased Demand to Tighten Physical Security at Food Plants

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 1, 2020 6:14 am Categories: Critical Information. Tags: Del Williams, food plants.

Del Williams

Ensuring food safety is more critical than ever today for the industry and supply chain, from trucking to processing and packing to storing food in temperature-controlled environments. Now, food processors more than ever are looking to restrict physical access to those with appropriate clearance only, and to limit the number of people who can enter a building to protect the safety of food and better prepare for COVID-19. Food companies are utilizing video surveillance and access control systems to enhance security and production.

Allied Universal Acquires Top Security and Technology Integrator, Service Works Inc.

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 1, 2020 5:56 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Allied Universal, Stephen Govel, Steve Jones, SWI.

Allied Universal

Allied Universal announced the acquisition of New Jersey-based Service Works Inc. (SWI) ? security and IT infrastructure integrator in the tri-state area offering turnkey and custom solutions to clients nationwide. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Headquartered in New Jersey with additional offices in Manhattan and Long Island, SWI provides end-to-end service, from design to maintenance, to clients in the commercial, education, industrial, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and government institutions across the United States.

FelenaSoft?s Xeoma VMS Now With Mask Detection Analytic

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 1, 2020 1:02 am Categories: Technologies, Video Analytics, VMS Software. Tags: COVID, FelenaSoft, mask, Mask Detection, Video Analytic, Xeoma.

Face Mask Detection

FelenaSoft has announced the release of the latest version of its Xeoma VMS that now includes the new mask detection analytic. The mask detector feature of Xeoma video surveillance software monitors real-time camera feed for individuals wearing or not wearing facial masks. This intellectual feature ?based on artificial intelligence and deep machine learning video analytics? is capable of detecting people in a camera?s field of view, finding their faces, and determining if they have an ‘medical mask’ on or not.