Genetec announced that Reiknistofa Bankanna, an IT service provider for Icelandic financial institutions, has recently overhauled its security infrastructure with Genetec Security Center. With the help of its system integrator Hafnes Ehf, RB is now using Genetec to manage its cameras, access control, and video analytics through one unified interface. RB is a provider of mission-critical IT systems for Icelandic financial institution.
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Dexter Caffey, the founder of Smart Eye Technology, was at a global cybersecurity event in the fall of 2017. One of the things that he noticed as he looked at the laptop screen of a cybersecurity expert was that he could see Word and PDF documents on the screen of that cybersecurity expert’s laptop! Founded in 2018, Smart Eye Technology is a software company revolutionizing the way we share and view documents.
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Boon Edam announced that the Arta?a Arts Center in Aalter, Belgium has installed a Crystal TQ revolving door, bringing the Arts Center into full compliance with European safety requirements. The all-glass door also enhances the environment by creating a comfortable entryway full of natural light. The Arta?a Arts Center houses numerous facilities, including the Academy for Music, Literature and Dance; the Academy for Visual Arts; the municipal library; a documentation center; and the culture and tourism unit.
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Calipsa announced the compatibility of its false alarm reduction platform with Milestone Systems’ XProtect Corporate VMS designed for use by organizations such as airports and train terminals. XProtect Corporate’s enterprise users deploy large numbers of cameras and will benefit from Calipsa’s 90 percent false alarm reduction rate. When XProtect Corporate receives an alarm from a connected camera, it sends video to a Calipsa cloud-based server where algorithms screen for human or vehicle movement.
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Agent Vi has partnered with Milestone to offer end-to-end intelligent video surveillance solutions forreal-time detections and alerts, video investigation and business intelligence applications. As a long time member of Milestone’s Technology Partner Program, Agent Vi?s AI video analytics solutions are seamlessly integrated and embedded within Milestone?s video recording and management platform.
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Hanwha Techwin announced the immediate availability of a new range of easy to install and affordable Public View Monitors (PVMs) designed to help retailers deter crime. The new Wisenet PVMs offer a complete built-in SSL-connected 2-megapixel camera, eliminating the need for system integrators to install and connect a separate supporting camera. The three new PVMs can be easily placed at store entrances, shopping aisles, cash registers, or self-service checkouts.
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Altronix, the recognized leader in power and data transmission products for the professional security industry, introduces the newest addition to its portfolio of PACE? Long Range Ethernet Solutions. The PACE1KRT is a long-range Ethernet adapter kit that transmits data and power via twisted pair (shielded or unshielded). These units provide seamless network transmission over two conductors in hard-to-reach locations such as elevators and other industrial environments.
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Farpointe Data will exhibit how the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) helps system integrators improve interoperability among mobile access control and security products at PSA TEC in Denver, May 3-6. The standard also applies to peripheral devices such as card readers and other devices at secured access doors/gates and their control panels. OSDP importantly offers the option of secured, encrypted communications between reader and controller.
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Pivot3 announced Surety, a new intelligent software framework to simplify the management and monitoring of physical security environments. Pivot3 Surety brings innovation to the physical security space by providing customers with extensive intelligence and management of their servers and applications, regardless of vendor, including video recording, analytics, access control and others. This ensures optimum resource utilization, performance, availability, health and configuration of critical security applications.
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March Networks is pleased to announce that one of California?s busiest transportation authorities will standardize its entire bus fleet on its RideSafe mobile solution. The $4 million contract will see more than 400 buses deployed with March Networks? complete end-to-end RideSafe solution. The contract includes cloud-based monitoring of all of the transportation authority?s mobile cameras and recorders, a services contract providing annual and recurring revenue for March Networks for up to 7 years.
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Open Options continues to build upon its commitment to innovation with the launch of Fusion X. This new web-based access control software includes all the benefits of the robust DNA Fusion platform but requires no software installation, or dedicated PC required. The built-in web server allows programming and maintenance from any Internet-enabled browser and is designed using Flex API v2, based on the flexible Html5 platform. With Fusion X, customers can benefit from a thin client solution that eliminates the need for running full versions of DNA Fusion on multiple PCss.
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BCDVideo announced that it has partnered with Wasabi, the hot cloud storage company for video surveillance storage in the cloud. In an industry moving rapidly toward a hybrid-cloud model, this partnership expands the ability for both manufacturers to offer their customers a complete package: BCDVideo?s purpose-built, on-premises storage options and Wasabi?s competitive hot cloud storage solutions. Together, these two companies deliver a hybrid cloud solution that takes advantage of existing infrastructure, as well as next-generation cloud storage technology.
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Interface Security Systems announced a new AI-based Anti-Loitering System designed to prevent intrusions before they happen. The system features an AI-based object detection system that can detect people or vehicles and trigger pre-recorded, scenario-specific voice messages to deter loitering. The Anti-Loitering System can be customized by loss prevention teams to play different warning and notification messages depending on location and dwell time.
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ACRE announced the acquisition of TDS based in Dublin, Ireland. This purchase will enhance ACRE?s strategic expansion plans for strengthening the product portfolio and geography in the UK and Europe and bringing new cloud-based visitor management and access control products to North America.
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TrustGrid Pty announced a new use case for its platform to provide citizens with a secure digital vaccine passport that can be stored on their smartphone. TrustGrid? has been used for the last five years by the Australian state government to secure a digital driver’s license ecosystem. Designed using distributed ledger technology, TrustGrid is an opt-in system where citizens can authenticate their identity and vaccination status and receive a QR code to show as proof of vaccination.
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SAFR announced it was awarded its third Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract. This contract enables SAFR to advance its computer vision platform to support perimeter protection and domestic search and rescue missions. The SBIR contract allows SAFR to enhance its platform to run on an NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier? based UGV system. The addition of SAFR?s AI-powered analytics on autonomous and semi-autonomous robotic devices provides a force multiplier and a layer of safety for defense and civilian security.
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mCloud Technologies announced it is offering its AssetCare?? solutions for HVAC and indoor air quality to small business customers of three major North American energy utility providers, two in the continental United States and one in Canada. mCloud will bring its full suite of IoT- and AI-powered capabilities to drive meaningful energy savings and help businesses ensure their buildings are compliant with government-mandated health and safety regulations in three of the largest and policy-forward parts of the US and Canada.
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Vector Flow announces two new hires to support the company?s rapid growth and expanding sales activities. Mr. Kyle Elliott will oversee global sales and business development as Vice President of Sales, and Mr. Jerry Kane has been appointed Director of Sales, responsible for the company?s sales channel partner strategy and revenue growth. Previously, Kyle Elliott was Vice President of HID?s Identity and Access Management Workforce solutions sales organization.
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The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) announced its Secure Credential Interoperability (SCI) initiative and a working group to advance its development. The SCI specification supports NFC, ISO14443, and Bluetooth (BLE) and therefore can accommodate all device types including cards, mobile devices, and wearables. The group has already prepared a draft specification for apps, readers, and locks featuring BLE compatibility.
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Gallagher and Invixium jointly announce a global agreement where Gallagher will distribute Invixium products for access control. This distribution agreement aligns with Invixium’s and Gallagher’s continuous efforts to modernize and adapt physical security in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This agreement also follows the successful integration of Gallagher?s Command Centre with IXM WEB. The new integration unlocks the full potential of Invixium temperature screening, mask detection and face recognition while wearing a mask.
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