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REDSCAN PRO: For Outdoor & Indoor High Security Applications

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 27, 2021 11:57 am Categories: Integrated Systems. Tags: laser detection sensor, optex, REDSCAN PRO.

REDSCAN-Pro

OPTEX announce the new REDSCAN PRO laser detection sensor, featuring the longest range yet in our REDSCAN series, making it the best solution for the highest security sites. The latest evolution in the award-winning REDSCAN LiDAR series, REDSCAN PRO can very accurately detect intruders to a range of 165x330ft, without any ?gaps? in the detection or the reliability ?fading? with range. By creating rectangular as opposed to circular (fan-shaped) detection patterns, there are no unnecessary overlaps.

ASIS Unveils New Hybrid of Digital and In-Person GSX

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 27, 2021 11:49 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: ASIS, GSX 2021, John A. Petruzzi, Jr, Peter O’Neil.

Orange County Convention Center in Orlando

ASIS International announced its decision to move its Global Security Exchange 2021 to a hybrid experience with in-person and digital features that will take place 27-29 September. The three-day event features daily global keynote and game-changer presenters as well as concurrent education sessions focusing on the most pressing issues faced by the security profession. This integrated event will be hosted in-person at the Orange County Convention Center located in Orlando, Florida.

Nice Launches Safer and Smarter Gate Operator

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 27, 2021 11:43 am Categories: Access Control. Tags: Jon Eiche, Mercury 310, Nice.

Nice Gate Operator

Nice announced the release of the Mercury 310 residential gate operator controller, a simple-to-install controller engineered for UL325 compliance for automated gate systems. With no programming required, a simple user interface, and cutting-edge safety features, UL325 compliance has never been simpler. Installers familiar with Nice gate controller will find familiarity in Mercury 310, which is as straightforward to install as previous products but now includes new features.

Dahua Technology to Release Upgraded IVSS to Explore More AI Functions

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 27, 2021 11:31 am Categories: Surveillance. Tags: AI, Dahua Technology, IVSS.

Dahua IVSS

The Dahua Intelligent Video Surveillance Server, or simply IVSS, is positioned as a multiple intelligent algorithm server. With its strong computing power and flexibility, it offers multiple algorithm integration as well as innovative, efficient and accurate AI functions. The Dahua IVSS is equipped with general AI functions that benefit users with optimized monitoring capabilities. Aside from its Face Recognition?s Blocklist Alarm, VIP Recognition and Stranger Alarm, this series now features High Frequency Alarm that can recognize the frequency of targets in the monitored scene.

SALTO Systems Names Laura Turman as Retail Vertical Leader for North America

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 27, 2021 11:23 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Laura Turman, SALTO Systems, Steve Burk.

Laura Turman

SALTO Systems has named Laura Turman as Retail Vertical Leader for North America. Turman has extensive experience in security and has served as regional sales manager for Senstar, regional security expert for Schneider Electric, regional sales manager for Open Options, and as an account executive for Anixter. She has also served as vice president of operations for Ashland Integrated, Inc.

New PureTech Patent Affords More Accurate and Timely Man Overboard Detections

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 27, 2021 11:17 am Categories: Mobile / In-Vehicle, Video Analytics. Tags: Larry Bowe, man overboard, PureTech Systems.

Man Overboard

PureTech Systems announced the issuance of a patent by the United States Patent Office – “US Patent 10,922,552, System and Method for Man Overboard Incident Detection”.
Detecting man overboard events is a common problem for naval ships, cruise ships, and other large vessels. The newly awarded patent for PureTech Systems addresses some of these issues. The timely detection of man overboard events in the cruise industry and other related markets is difficult.

Sage Integration Adds National Project Manager

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 27, 2021 11:06 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: John Nemerofsky, Ross Westermann, Sage Integration.

Andrew Gibson

Sage Integration has named Ross Westermann as its national project manager. Westermann will oversee project and contract management, engineering review and provide sales support as Sage expands its client base across the U.S. John Nemerofsky, Sage Integration?s chief operating officer, said increasing demand for services from national and global clients made hiring an experienced project manager vital.

Ontic Integrates UniCourt Court Data into Protective Intelligence Platform

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 27, 2021 2:01 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Josh Blandi, Lukas Quanstrom, Ontic, Unicourt.

Ontic

Ontic announced it has partnered with UniCourt, a leader in Legal Data as a Service that unifies court data for greater accessibility and efficiency, modernizing and eliminating the need for manual legal record retrieval. Ontic clients can now access state and federal court records, including the full Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) criminal, bankruptcy, and civil datasets as part of a comprehensive protective intelligence solution.

IoT Malware Attacks Worldwide Surge by 66% to Over 50 Million in 2020

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 26, 2021 7:59 pm Categories: Cyber Security. Tags: cryptojacking, cyber threats, IOT, malware, ransomware.

Cyber Security

From wearables and baby monitors to defibrillators and industrial robots ? Internet of Things (IoT) devices are slowly taking over our lives both in personal and business settings. However, so are cyber threats related to these devices. According to the data presented by the Atlas VPN team, based on the Global Cyberattack Trends report by SonicWall, in 2020, malware attacks on IoT devices spiked by 66% compared to 2019.

Tim Brandt as New Global CFO at Allied Universal

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 26, 2021 7:48 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Allied Universal, G4S, Steve Jones, Tim Brandt.

Tim Brandt

Allied Universal hired Tim Brandt as the company?s Global CFO. Brandt will lead the financial operations of the company, and will focus on the upcoming acquisition and integration of G4S, and the eventual IPO of the newly consolidated company. Prior to joining Allied Universal, Brandt worked for 30 years with Deloitte and was the Managing Partner of the Orange County practice for the last four years of his career.

Dortronics Touchless Door Control Solutions Help Keep Facilities Healthier

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 26, 2021 4:08 am Categories: Access Control. Tags: 5278 Touchless Proximity Switch, Bryan Sanderford, Dortronics Systems.

Dotronics touchless door

Dortronics Systems can help facilities implement fast and highly cost-effective solutions to help combat the spread of infection with two if its latest products ? the 5278 Touchless Proximity Switch and the 6612 Request to Exit Motion Sensing Door Release. Dortronics? 5278 Touchless Proximity Switch utilizes optical infrared technology, and the imbedded sensors pick up motion within a 4? range.

BCDVideo Launches A&E Program to Empower Security Specifiers

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 26, 2021 4:01 am Categories: Video Analytics. Tags: A&E Security, bcdvideo, Frank Pisciotta, Maureen Carlo, Ray Coulombe.

BCD A&E

BCDVideo debuted their new A&E Security Specifiers program, which is open for online registration through the BCDVideo website. This program will allow specifiers to leverage BCD?s two decades of experience and partnerships through an easy-to-use online portal, offering plentiful technical resources, ongoing education and expert support. With the help of the skillful A&E taskforce that BCD has assembled for this program, consultants will have direct access to BCD technology specialists.

FUJIFILM Releases Video Surveillance Retention Cost Calculator

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 26, 2021 3:52 am Categories: Surveillance. Tags: Cozaint, FujiFilm, LTO, Rich Gadomski, video surveillance.

Fuji LTO

FUJIFILM Recording Media U.S.A., Inc. announced the release of an online calculator designed to help video surveillance (VS) industry professionals assess the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for long-term retention of video surveillance content. Today?s low-cost, high-resolution cameras combined with longer-term retention requirements are driving video content storage costs upwards across the VS industry and leading many to take a new look at their storage strategy.

ISS Welcomes New Technical Sales Manager in Middle East

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 25, 2021 2:10 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: ISS, Raheel Ahmed Jalili, Sanjay Phatak.

Raheel Jalilli

ISS ? Intelligent Security Systems announced the hiring of Raheel Ahmed Jalili as new Technical Sales Manager for Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Raheel will manage ISS? sales strategy, alignment of verticals, channel expansion, and technology partnerships. Raheel?s previous roles in engineering prepared him well for the position of Technical Sales Manager at ISS. Previously, he worked as a System Engineer for Gatekeeper Security.

Viakoo Awarded Patent for Cyber Security of Remote IP Devices

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 25, 2021 11:53 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Bud Broomhead, Cyber Security, Remote IP device, viakoo.

Viakoo

Viakoo has been awarded a patent for their innovative method of remotely updating and managing a multitude of IP connected devices regardless of whether they reside on isolated networks, local networks, or wide area networks. Unmanaged and IoT devices increase the risk of cyber vulnerabilities and other operational challenges when they are using outdated firmware or lack certificate management.

NICE Framework Adoption Drives 57% Increase in Cyber security Recruiting Satisfaction

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 25, 2021 10:55 am Categories: Cyber Security. Tags: Cybersecurity, Jack Koziol, NICE Framework.

Cyber Security Clarity Study

Infosec released findings from its 2021 Cybersecurity Role & Career Path Clarity Study. The study surveyed over 370 cybersecurity leaders in the U.S. and Canada about resources used to structure cybersecurity job descriptions and development plans. It then compared responses to training investments, organizations? abilities to fill open cybersecurity roles and sentiments toward resources like the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity to provide insights on what drives cybersecurity talent management success.

Dahua Technology 2020 Annual Report: Steady Growth, Sustainable Development

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 25, 2021 4:20 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Dahua Technology.

Dahua Annual Report

Dahua Technology released its 2020 annual report. The report shows the company?s steady growth in the past year, as well as a sustainable development that committed to its value proposition of ?innovation, quality and service?. During the year of 2020, Dahua Technology achieved operating revenue of USD 4.06 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 1.21%; net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company amounted to USD 599 million, growing 22.42% year on year.

Bosch Intrusion Alarm Solution Secures UNESCO World Heritage Site with Sensor Data Fusion Technology

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 23, 2021 7:52 am Categories: Cloud, Surveillance, Technologies. Tags: Bosch intrusion alarm, Chinese terracotta warriors, Ren Xuxin.

Bosch intrusion alarm

Bosch Building Technologies has installed a comprehensive intrusion alarm system at one of China’s most visited cultural sites: the Mausoleum of Qin Shihuangdi in the city of Xi’an. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to a 2,000-year-old army of clay statues, the world-famousTerracotta Warriors, guarding the tomb of China?s first emperor. Several hundred TriTech motion detectors are deployed to protect the 16,300-square-foot museum against theft and damage.

Genetec Announces New Version of Security Center

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 23, 2021 7:32 am Categories: Uncategorized. Tags: Francis Lachance, genetec, Security Center 5.10.

Genetec announced a new version (v 5.10) of its flagship unified security platform, Security Center. Among many new enhancements, this major new release allows more system components to run in the cloud, reducing the gap between cloud and on-premises security systems. It also makes it easier to connect external systems and tap external data for use in dashboards, maps and investigations without relying on complex, specialized integrations.