Why Mobile Access is More Secure than Card Systems

The ability to use mobile phones as access credentials is one of the biggest trends in a market that historically has been slow in adopting new technology. Research analyst Gartner has predicted that, by 2020, one in five organizations will be using smartphones instead of traditional physical access cards to access offices and other premises. Yet, this new information comes directly on the back of a focus by users to assure that their card-based access control systems are secure.

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Delta Scientific Introduces Higher Crash Rated Portable Bollards

Delta Scientific announced that its new patented crash rated TB150 portable bollard system lets law enforcement and other security providers promptly block access to temporary venues where vehicles can be used as weapons against large numbers of pedestrians. Individual portable bollards provide vehicle barricades in applications such as heavily traveled walkways and roadways or any area that a vehicle can get through.

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Code Blue Back As National Campus Safety Awareness Month Sponsor

Code Blue Corporation once again will be returning as a sponsor for National Campus Safety Awareness Month this September. Clery Center will partner with colleges, universities and other organizations to provide professional development opportunities that address the background of certain campus safety areas and strategies. NCSAM was unanimously approved by Congress in 2008 to encourage a public conversation on important topics in violence prevention.

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VuWall Helps Security Professionals Easily Deploy State-of-the-Art Command and Control Rooms at GSX 2019

vuWall

VuWall will present an affordable and innovative approach to equipping command and control rooms with state-of-the-art technology in collaboration with Infragard and the FBI in Booth 1187 at GSX 2019. With the increased demand for video walls in the security market, especially within small- to medium-size control rooms, VuWall has simplified deployments, allowing security professionals to quickly and easily build a modular system that scales to their needs.

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OPTEX to Showcase Vehicle Virtual Loop, Lasers, and Visual Verification at GSX 2019

OPTEX Vehicle Sensor

OPTEX is showcasing their integrated solutions for critical infrastructure, intrusion detection, high end asset protection and loss prevention security applications at GSX 2019. Sensors that detect vehicles are becoming more and more important. OPTEX vehicle sensors detect the motion and presence of vehicles and can be used in many applications. They utilize multiple technologies to provide the right level of detection capability for each unique application.

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Avigilon New High Definition Video Appliance Line Empowers End-Users

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Avigilon Corporation announced the launch of its Third Generation High Definition Video Appliance. It’s all-in-one solution includes an Avigilon Control Center server, a managed network switch, a storage server and an ACC Client workstation for local video access. A flexible licensing structure provides the option to choose any edition and number of ACC licenses and pre-loaded video management software, helping to reduce the total cost of ownership for end-users.

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oneM2M hosts IoT Workshop in India as the Country Continues with Smart Cities Mission

CDOT New Delhi

As Government of India continues to deliver on its vision to build Digital India with ambitious programmes such as 100 smart cities, oneM2M, C-DOT, TSDSI and ETSI will bring together key Internet of Things (IoT) actors for a conference at the C-DOT campus, in New Delhi. The conference will look at how to secure an open future for IoT/M2M applications. The conference is co-organised by C-DOT, TSDSI and ETSI, supported by the EU-India project and Indico.

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Arecont Vision Costar Welcomes Intelligent Network Sales for New England Region

Arecont Vision Costar

Arecont Vision Costar announces that Intelligent Network Sales, LLC has joined the Authorized Manufacturer?s Representative Program. The experienced firm will deliver pre-sales support to AV Costar customers and partners across the New England Region of the United States. Intelligent Network Sales is a manufacturer?s representative agency based in Walpole, MA. The company brings a focus on intelligent buildings and data centers across multiple vertical markets.

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HALO IOT Smart Sensor and Vape Detector Wins Two 2019 Campus Safety BEST Awards

HALO Vape-Detector

IPVideo Corporation was selected as a 2019 Campus Safety BEST Award winner in two categories: Emergency Communication Safety and Security Applications and Inspection and Detection Equipment for their HALO IOT Smart Sensor. The HALO IOT Smart Sensor has taken off this year in response to the nationwide youth vaping epidemic. It is the only product to detect vaping with Nicotine or Marijuana. HALOs have been installed in schools across the country.

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PlateSmart Unveiling Latest LPR Solutions at GSX 2019

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PlateSmart Technologies will unveil the latest version of the software at GSX 2019 as well as a new integrated solution. PlateSmart ARES 2.6.0 provides customers more actionable vehicle data, even better accuracy and more robust performance. The all-new Powered by PlateSmart solution allows security technology providers to offer LPR in the most cost-effective way possible: by integrating PlateSmart technology within their products.

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DW Introduces New SiteWatch and NightWatch Products Integrated with DW Spectrum IPVMS

SiteWatch DW-DTLA500

Digital Watchdog? announces the release of their new SiteWatch? and NightWatch? lines of motion detectors and illuminators. The new products are the perfect additions to any surveillance system that requires robust external lighting and cutting-edge motion detection. All DW detectors and illuminators are fully integrated with DW Spectrum IPVMS and can be controlled and managed remotely from the software.

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Global Access LIVE! Provides Live Streaming of Education from GSX 2019

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ASIS International will again provide live streaming of select education sessions from GSX 2019. With Global Access LIVE! security professionals can receive valuable education delivered directly to their devices in real time without the need to travel. Select education sessions focusing on risk, threat and vulnerability, terrorism, enterprise security risk management, and more, provide the tools and knowledge to help security professionals face current and future challenges.

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Securing Maritime Assets Demands a New Approach

Zohar Rozenberg

At this moment, cyber-attacks threaten thousands of vulnerable cargo ships, which carry billions of dollars’ worth of goods. Due to the lack of maritime-specific cybersecurity solutions, vessels are highly susceptible to digitally-led hijackings or even ransomware. This threat can wreak havoc on global shipping. With Artificial Intelligence functionality, future solutions include autonomous safety mechanisms which recognize that they are the sole line of defense.

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VuWall and Matrox Join Forces to Showcase the Most Advanced Video Wall and Visualization Technology at GSX 2019

VuWall control room

VuWall and Matrox Graphics will partner at the GSX 2019 conference and expo. Attendees will see state-of-the-art technology from the two companies integrated to deliver the best deployment and visualization experiences inside command and control rooms. For the first time, VuWall will demonstrate its VuStation visualization and control workstation with Matrox’s Extio 3, a high-performance IP KVM extender, across four full HD displays.

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ABLOY USA?s High Security Products at GSX Target Critical Infrastructure Concerns

ABLOY PROTEC2 CLIQ

As securing the nation?s critical infrastructure attracts more attention from federal and state governments, the need for high security locking solutions will continue to increase. ABLOY USA will be showcasing ABLOY PROTEC2 CLIQ? Connect, an access control mobile app for large, geographically challenged organizations such as utilities and corporate enterprises. Along with CLIQ Connect, ABLOY USA will also feature the ABLOY? PROTEC2 Super Weather Proof padlock.

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Dahua Technology Partners with Pepper to Bring Heightened Security to Its Video IoT Devices

Dahua Pepper

Dahua Technology announced a strategic partnership with Pepper to allow the integration of its intelligent solutions into Dahua hardware. Pepper?s U.S.-based platform powers connected devices around the world, delivering highly secure and private connected services via enterprise partnerships. Pepper?s platform-as-a-service approach caters to global consumer electronics manufacturers, consumer brands, and service providers that aim to harness the benefits of IoT.

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The MOBOTIX Partner Society: Conquering New Markets Together

Mobotix Partner Society

MOBOTIX is expanding its existing successful partner program with the MOBOTIX Partner Society. Its goal is to develop secure complete solutions based on joint innovations with MOBOTIX partners that expand the MOBOTIX portfolio and open up new markets. With the combined expertise of two or more companies that know what the market needs through working with their customers, MOBOTIX is also able to solve special challenges and close market gaps.

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33 Congress Street in Boston Preserves History with Custom Boon Edam Revolving Door and Turnstile

33 Congress incorporates more than 400,000 square feet of office and retail space, transforming the historic neighborhood and positioning the area as a dynamic downtown destination. The most striking feature of 33 Congress is a new, modern glass and steel structure, containing 6 additional floors of office space. Jason King implemented a Boon Edam Crystal TQ manual revolving door to lead visitors in the double-height lobby space.

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Digital Defense, Inc. Technology Partnership with Cherwell Automates Prioritization and Response to Security Threats

digital defence frontline cloud

Digital Defense today announced the integration of their Frontline.Cloud? vulnerability management and threat assessment platform with the Cherwell IT Service Management (ITSM) platform. The union of the two security technologies enables joint customers to automate the process of ticketing, enabling organizations to quickly and efficiently address security vulnerabilities and threats, improving their overall security posture.

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Hanwha Announces New Multi-Directional Cameras at GSX

Dahua PNM-9084RVQZ

At GSX 2019, Hanwha Techwin America will announce its latest multi-sensor cameras. The new cameras feature motorized varifocal lenses for precise control of focal length, angle of view and zoom for each direction. Each sensor supports remote PTRZ control for efficient installation and easy adjustment. The 2MP PNM-9084RVQZ and 5MP PNM-9085RVQZ feature built-in IR illumination for each sensor while the PNM-9084VQZ is a compact and cost efficient four channel PTRZ camera.

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