Leidos Completes Acquisition of L3Harris Technologies’ Security Detection and Automation Businesses

Leidos Smartlane

Leidos announced that it has completed the acquisition of L3Harris Technologies’ Security Detection and Automation businesses, for approximately $1 billion in cash. The transaction was previously announced on Feb. 4, 2020. The acquired businesses provide airport and critical infrastructure screening products, automated tray return systems and other industrial automation products. They will operate within the Leidos Civil Group, led by Jim Moos, Civil Group president.

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Genetec Prioritizes Digital Initiatives for 2020 to Help Customers and Partners Stay Connected and Informed

Genetec ConnectDX

Genetec announced that it is significantly expanding its digital initiatives to make it easier for customers and partners to stay connected and informed over the coming months. Following the success of Connect?DX, the Genetec virtual trade show and conference, the company is planning a similar event in the fall. Genetec is also ramping up its education programs with the immediate online availability of its entire technical curriculum.

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Nedap and Tuxen & Associates to Offer Free Webinar on May 7th Introducing ANPR Lumo

ANPR Lumo

Nedap and Tuxen & Associates will offer a free webinar introducing ANPR Lumo on May 7th at 3 pm CT. ANPR Lumo is the most accurate license plate recognition solution available and can be used for vehicle access control, automatic toll collection, free-flow applications at parking facilities, and in numerous security applications. ANPR Lumo boasts impressive features. Nedap is a global leader in long-range identification. Zoom webinar link inside.

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Brivo Launches Fully Integrated Visitor Management Solution for Its Physical Security Platform

Brivo Visitor

Brivo announces the release of Brivo Visitor, a fully integrated kiosk solution for visitor management. Brivo Visitor provides guest identity and photo capture, delivery management, arrival notifications, badge printing, customized questions and journaling of visitor records to the same centralized database as the core Brivo access system. The benefit is a secure, streamlined visitor and compliance experience in lobbies of multi-tenant commercial properties, standalone offices, and reception areas.

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ULISSE EVO Gets SMARTER With Onboard Videotec Analytics

ULISSE EVO

Videotec announced that is has released a ?robust and smart? video analysis technology, integrated into ULISSE EVO cameras, that offers an end-to-end solution for preventative detection of intrusions in outdoor monitoring applications of critical infrastructures, industrial sites and perimeters. Videotec Analytics is the result of more than 10 years of research and design, carried out by a team of R&D professionals.

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Alcatraz and Boon Edam Integration Delivers Touchless Access Control With Facial Recognition for Mantrap Portals Circlelock Units

Boon Edam Circlelock

Alcatraz, developer of secure frictionless access control products, and Boon Edam a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors have announced an integration that delivers touchless access control with facial recognition for mantrap portal circle lock units, and similar entrance solutions used in a variety of industries. The Alcatraz Rock delivers a frictionless and secure physical access control platform.

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Parrot Supports Human Rights Watch by Providing Drones and Software

Parrot Raqqa

Parrot announced its support for Human Rights Watch?s mission of investigating human rights abuses around the world. To assist the organization?s work, Parrot is providing its powerful ANAFI drones, along with advanced software and technical support. Most recently, as part of a Human Rights Watch investigation into ISIS atrocities in northern Syria, Parrot provided support in capturing aerial imagery and 3D data of the al-Hota gorge near Raqqa.

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New Allegion Survey Finds Majority of Millennials Have Their Sights Set on Multifamily Living, Though Security Still a Top Priority

multi family living

Allegion revealed the results of a national survey that provides insight into millennials? preferences for multifamily living and how they prioritize safety and security. The survey, ?Home Safe Home: How Millennial Preferences Are Redefining Multifamily Living,? highlights millennials? habits, behaviors and tendencies when it comes to their living situation and expectations for the future, and evaluates their sense of security at home.

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TDSi Launches New Track and Trace Function to Help Customers Manage COVID-19 Containment

COVID Tracing and Tracking

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is proud to announce the launch of the new free Track and Trace module for its powerful EXgarde security management software. Track and Trace is designed to help organisations investigate and map the movement of people potentially infected with COVID-19, so those who have come into potential contact can isolate or seek medical testing/assistance. TDSi?s Track and Trace module uses the company?s powerful EXgarde software.

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Sonitrol Launches ?TotalGuard Smart Hub & Additional Wireless Devices,? Expanding Alarm Capabilities to Fully Protect Businesses

Sonitrol Mobile

Sonitrol announces the launch of TotalGuard Smart Hub & additional wireless devices that together offer a more robust security solution to the small and medium business markets. This new offering includes a variety of wireless sensors that connect to the new TotalGuard Smart Hub, expanding reach and alarm capabilities. Sonitrol?s TotalGuard solution, launched in 2018, targets the small to medium business market by offering affordable, professional security.

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Mapping Out the Best Emergency Response When a Crisis Strikes

Mark Whalen

Over the past month, it has become very clear that the impact of a global pandemic was something most organizations and industries were unprepared to manage. That is the very nature of emergencies. They often catch us unaware and unsure of how to respond. Depending on the scope of your organization and systems, it can be difficult to coordinate responses in real-time. The longer it takes to make and implement critical decisions, the higher the risk of disrupting business continuity.

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Insight and Genetec Partner to Help Make Cities Smarter, Communities Safer

Insight Genetic

Insight Enterprises announced its partnership with Genetec. The collaboration will drive digital transformation for cities, providing end-to-end delivery and management of a unified data platform across a city?s departments. A 2018 McKinsey report predicts that, globally, cities are expected to add 2.5 billion new residents by 2050 and are already home to half the world?s population. Such a population boom places growing pressures on infrastructure and the environment.

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Virtual Security Showcase Features Latest Technology Insights from Leading Security Providers

Virtual Security Showcase

Security industry professionals seeking the annual trend and product news updates they?ve always learned at tradeshows now have a new option. From May 12-14, fifteen leaders in the security industry will present their latest insights and solutions at a new online event. Called Virtual Security Showcase, the event is being presented free of charge. Attendees will benefit from the open flow of information on the latest solutions for professional security and business intelligence applications.

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Eagle Eye Networks Completes City-Wide Surveillance Project, Deploying Over 13,000 Cloud Cameras in 4 Months

Eagle Eye Devices

Eagle Eye Networks announced one of the fastest completions of a large scale city-wide surveillance program, installing 13,550 cameras in 4 months. The installation team was installing approximately 250 cameras per day at its peak. The cameras are all operational, remotely monitored, and providing safety and security to citizens today. 4G connectivity with Eagle Eye Networks? bandwidth optimization was utilized in order to facilitate this quick deployment.

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Boon Edam Appoints New Factory Executive

Patrick Nora

Boon Edam Inc. has appointed Patrick Nora as the new President and Managing Director of the Boon Edam factory organization in Lillington, North Carolina. Patrick will work in tandem with Valerie Anderson, the President and Managing Director of the commercial organization, to fabricate and deliver premium security entrances and architectural revolving doors to customers in the Americas.

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WatchGuard and Deutsche Telekom Partner to Deliver Enterprise-Grade Security Solution for Small and Midsized Businesses

Firebox T35-DW

WatchGuard Technologies announced the launch of Business Network Protect (BNP) Complete, an enterprise-grade security solution for small and midsized businesses built in partnership with Deutsche Telekom. With fast internet from Deutsche Telekom and industry-leading security services from WatchGuard, this all-in-one offering is designed to simplify the delivery of critical security for organizations.

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Farpointe Data’s Auto-Unlock Delivers Flexible Credential Read Timetables

Farpointe CONEKT

Farpointe Data announced that the new Auto-Unlock enhancement on its Conekt Wallet App for Apple iOS and iPhones can replace the current 10-second timing of the “Tap Here to Unlock” button with a 30 second or 1-, 2-, 3-, 4- or 5-minute response from a drop-down menu. These additional times are available when the Auto-Unlock feature is activated with a selected mobile access control credential designated with a star.

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?Works with DW Spectrum IPVMS? Technology Partner Webinar Schedule Announced through Summer 2020

DW Spectrum

Digital Watchdog (DW) announces a series of customer webinars to train customers how to integrate their DW Spectrum IPVMS video surveillance systems with their related security and operations systems. Technology partners participating in the Works with DW Spectrum IPVMS Webinar Series include video analytics, access control, asset tracking, audio analytics, automation, banking, biometrics, point of sale and license plate recognition.

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DITEK Launches Modular Surge Protector for Convenience Stores

DITEK DTK-DF120S12

DITEK announces the launch of a new Deflector Series Surge Protective Device model, DTK-DF120S12, specifically designed to protect convenience stores and multi-dispenser fueling stations from unnecessary damage caused by electrical surge events. This unique new configuration delivers a wide range of benefits to store operators by protecting sensitive fuel pump control systems and more from damage while ensuring that protection is operating correctly.

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