Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Corporation of America, formerly Panasonic Security Group in the U.S. and now branded as i-PRO, is launching its new series of surveillance cameras with artificial intelligence (AI) engines. The new i-PRO X-Series enable analytical applications on the network edge, further optimizing performance, system bandwidth and storage requirements. The new i-PRO X-Series employ an AI engine with on-board analytics.
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ISS ?Safe Return to Work? Solution Trifecta Addresses Organizations? Most Challenging Issues
ISS offers a trifecta of solutions as part of its ?Plan for a Safe Return to Work? initiative. Built to seamlessly operate on the ISS SecurOS platform, the solutions include: FaceX Facial Recognition for touchless access control credentialing and authentication; FaceX Temperature Detection to automatically measure individuals? body surface temperature; and FaceX Mask Detection to automatically detect the presence or absence of face masks which are increasingly required for admission into various facilities.
Read More ›3xLOGIC Moves to Expanded Offices While Re-launching 3xLOGIC Website
3xLOGIC announced it has been busy moving into new space in the midst of these challenging times. If moving wasn?t enough, a dedicated team has completed a re-launch of a new 3xLOGIC website, which went live on July 8th. The offices boast many new capabilities compared to the old space ?expanded office space for a Marketing studio, product development teams, customer meeting rooms, and an open floorplan to increase efficiency for the Technical and inside Sales teams.
Read More ›PSA TEC 2021 Opens Call for Presentations
PSA announced the call for presentations for PSA TEC 2021 is open. Sessions will be selected that serve a variety of disciplines and focus on emerging technologies, critical issues in the industry and tool development to augment attendees? knowledge base needed to drive the industry forward. TEC features industry-leading education and certification programs, networking, and dedicated exhibit hours designed to advance the skills and expertise of industry professionals nationwide.
Read More ›HID Global Expands Biometric Identity Verification to Police Forces and Military Installations Around the Globe
HID Global announced the expansion of its biometrics identification management solutions to police departments and military installations around the globe. A large police force that covers a major capital city in Europe is using its HID NOMAD 30 Pocket Reader for rapid suspect identification in the field. The solution?s SDK is now available for iOS devices. This extends Bring-Your-Own-Device benefits to a wider scope of clients who seek a truly flexible and mobile single-fingerprint verification solution.
Read More ›Allied Universal Expands Technology Services Division; Acquires Chicago-Based Phoenix Systems & Service
Allied Universal announced the acquisition of Phoenix Systems & Service, Inc. ? a full service security systems integrator providing security solutions to customers in Chicago and across the nation. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. PSSI, with revenues exceeding $16 million and 35 employees, is known as one of the premiere integrators for Access Control, Digital Video, Optical Turnstiles, and Intercom systems in the nation.
Read More ›Brivo Introduces Facility Safety Features to Reduce the Spread of COVID-19
As implementing formal COVID-19 safety protocols becomes necessary for resuming economic activity around the world, Brivo, the global leader in cloud-based access control and physical security platforms, introduces the Brivo Facility Safety Features to its portfolio of security products. Included automatically in Brivo Onair, Brivo Visitor, and Brivo Mobile Pass, Brivo?s Facility Safety Features are designed to support the management of COVID-19 safety protocols for facilities already using the Brivo suite of products.
Read More ›Suprema?s New Thermal Camera to Enhance Safety by Measuring Skin Temperature
Suprema announced the launch of Suprema Thermal Camera that can be used in combination with FaceStation 2, the company?s face recognition device, to detect users with elevated skin temperature. Suprema Thermal Camera is expected to enhance security and safety at sites by combining face recognition and skin temperature measurement. Suprema solution has increased the accuracy and consistency of the temperature measurement by using the face recognition algorithm.
Read More ›HID Global Streamlines Student ID Issuance and Increases Security at the University of Connecticut
HID Global announced that the University of Connecticut (UConn) has selected its Seos smart cards and HID FARGO Connect secure issuance solution to optimize student services and strengthen security across its five-campus network. The HID FARGO Connect cloud-based platform enables UConn to decentralize ID issuance and eliminate student wait times, while Seos technology eliminates the vulnerabilities of its legacy system.
Read More ›ASIS Announces Expansive Education Program for GSX+
ASIS International has announced its educational lineup for Global Security Exchange Plus 2020. The impressive slate includes more than 100 scheduled and on-demand sessions, organized into five subject matter areas, and reinforces ASIS?s commitment to providing the most diverse, thought-provoking, educational programs for security professionals worldwide. Through GSX+, attendees can earn up to 25 CPEs. Attendees with an All-Access pass will be able to access GSX+ sessions.
Read More ›Identiv Launches 3VR Prime, Industry?s First Complete Video Management Hardware and Software System
Identiv announced the launch of 3VR Prime, the industry?s most comprehensive video management hardware and software system as a service. 3VR Prime is designed to provide users with a no-upfront-cost, service-oriented, fully supported, 100% warrantied video management system (VMS) solution that delivers broader efficiencies to end-users seeking on-premises VMS solutions. 3VR Prime delivers an enterprise-class, scalable, intelligent VMS platform to customers of any size.
Read More ›dormakaba?s Keyscan Software Integrates with Telaeris XPressEntry
Accounting for personnel and visitors during an emergency evacuation is now easier. dormakaba?s Keyscan Aurora Access Control System integrates with XPressEntry, an industry leading emergency evacuation and employee mustering solution utilizing handled badge readers from Telaeris. Together, the readers and software keep track of facility occupancy by monitoring existing access control software to verify that personnel and visitors are evacuated safely and accounted for during emergency situations.
Read More ›Ontic Appoints Pioneering Security Expert Fred Burton to Lead New Center for Protective Intelligence
Ontic announced the appointment of Fred Burton as executive director of its new Ontic Center for Protective Intelligence. A New York Times bestselling author, former special agent and counterterrorism authority, Burton joins Ontic following the company?s recent $12 million Series A funding led by Felicis Ventures. The Ontic Center for Protective Intelligence provides strategic consulting, multidimensional services and resources for safety and security professionals at major corporations technology, retail, and consumer products sectors.
Read More ›Interface Security Systems, Sally Beauty and Whereable Technologies Host Webinar on Protecting Lone Workers
nterface Security Systems, together with Sally Beauty and Whereable Technologies will host a webinar called: ?5 Actionable Steps You Can Take to Safeguard Your Lone Workers Now?. Today, a wide range of businesses including retailers, restaurants, banks, hospitality chains, and real estate companies are having to adapt their business models while operating with reduced staff. While lone employees play a critical role in keeping these businesses up and running, they are more at risk of encountering life threats at work.
Read More ›PlateSmart ALPR Helps Authorities Stop Domestic Terrorist
Terrorism, both domestic and international, has become the bane of modern life in the United States. Just last month, the think tank Center for Strategic & International Studies issued a brief saying that terrorism would become worse in the U.S. in the coming year. This past February, the New York Times reported that the threat of domestic terrorism has outpaced that of Islamic extremism. As such, it is a mistake to underestimate the dangers posed by homegrown terrorists.
Read More ›ONVIF Streamlines Expands Interoperability Work with Open Source Development
The move will streamline administrative and collaborative processes while also leveraging the collective ingenuity of the global developer community. ONVIF interoperability specifications are already publicly available as open standards and are widely used as common communication interfaces between devices and software clients, such as IP surveillance cameras, video management software and physical access control systems from different manufacturers.
Read More ›Powerful Encoding Capabilities Right at Your Fingertips With the New SALTO NCoder
SALTO Systems has released the NCoder ? a contactless smart card for next-generation access control systems that integrates the encoding capabilities of a powerful updated design encoder with a built-in desktop reader function. The SALTO NCoder configures permissions and user access plans for user credentials or hospitality guests. It is compatible with a wide range of RFID cards and mobile keys. SALTO NCoder?s SPACE standards-based design puts systems operators in complete control.
Read More ›Smarter Cybersecurity and Enhanced AI Integration with Synectics? Synergy 3
Synectics has announced a series of new customer-driven capabilities in its advanced Synergy 3 command and control platform to deliver unparalleled system protection, incident detection, and third-party integrations. Synergy 3 is an intelligent surveillance and security solution, integral to the efficient operation of control rooms around the world. The latest Synergy 3 update focuses on the delivery of real-time data and systems integrity in line with rapidly evolving customer and industry concerns.
Read More ›Identiv Appoints Mike Taylor as New Vice President of Global Sales
Mike Taylor will lead Identiv?s global sales and business development efforts for its physical access control system (PACS) products and solutions. In this role, he will lead the global sales team across all of the PACS division and report to CEO Steve Humphreys. Taylor joins Identiv with more than 20 years of sales and leadership experience. At AMAG Technology, Taylor served as Vice President of North American Sales where he led strategic sales and growth initiatives.
Read More ›Iris ID Partners with Securiport Poviding Contactless Biometric Authentication
Iris ID announced it has entered into an agreement to provide its contactless IrisAccess biometric readers to Securiport. Securiport?s automated kiosks and gates authenticate people?s identities at airports, seaports, border crossings and other critical locations. Dr. Enrique Segura, chief executive officer and president, Securiport, said the addition of Iris ID?s biometric technology to Securiport stations enhances the convenience and safety of travelers.
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