SecurityHQ have received CREST accreditation, which highlights an ongoing commitment to enhance and strengthen data security and cyber security services, and display consistency in approaches. To comply with the highest audit standards, SecurityHQ ensures enriched compliant processes, and maturity with regards to customer service, escalation management, and information management.
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System Surveyor announced the successful completion of its SOC 2 Type 1 compliance, marking a significant achievement for the company whose intelligent, all-in-one system design platform streamlines site surveys, facilitates collaborative designs and provides a digital as-built documentation of a complete security system to help its users save time, win projects and simplify their work. Established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the SOC 2 Type 1 audit and examination ensures the personal assets of their potential and existing customers are protected to build trust and confidence in the service performed and controls related to the services through a report by an independent CPA.
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Dedrone announced an expanded partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under Section 383 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, which provides for testing of counterdrone detection, tracking, identification and mitigation technologies to develop clearer regulations around the use of these technologies at airports.
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Chelmsford Public School District is a highly rated school system located in the town of Chelmsford, Mass., a suburb 24 miles north of Boston. The district contains eight schools which serve more than 5,000 students in grades pre-kindergarten through 12. Like most school districts, it employs surveillance cameras and other technology to create a safe learning environment for its students. Over the past five years, the district has been working with Lan-Tel Communications, an innovative technology solutions provider and Axis partner, to expand surveillance coverage across its buildings.
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Crest Foods upgrades grocery chain security with AXIS Camera Station and Axis cameras, network door stations, and door controllers, to reduce shrink, prevent accidents, increase sales, and improve employee training and safety. Stack It High, Sell It Cheap Crest Foods, a chain of family owned and operated grocery stores in Oklahoma, was founded in 1946 […]
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NextGen Security, LLC announced the deployment of their joint solution with Identity One for a Houston-based petrochemical facility for chemicals used in the manufacturing of plastics, tires and gasoline. The 200 plus-acre plant, which grants access to around 400 full-time employees and contractors, expressed a need to upgrade their security system to register and verify transportation worker identification credential (TWIC) cards, in compliance with the TWIC Final Reader Rule — the current effective enforcement date for which is May 8, 2023.
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Barrier1 is a North Carolina based manufacturer of crash tested vehicle barriers. Since 2006, these Made in America products have been installed at more than 1,000 locations across the United States, Canada and 11 other countries. This past month, the company announced a master licensing agreement with Perimeter Protection Group of Germany to sell, distribute, and in short time manufacture PPG’s complete line of security barriers and products, which currently protect critical infrastructure, government buildings, and military installations around the world.
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Critical infrastructure systems, networks, and assets that our nation depends on must be kept operating to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of our communities. Yet protecting these facilities is becoming increasingly difficult. In many facilities, the scope of operations is expanding and regulations are changing, impacting established processes. Also, cyber and physical threats are becoming more frequent and complicated.
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In reviewing today’s industrial network switches, one of the features that stand out are built-in SFP slots accompanying the standard RJ45 ports. SFP is short for Small Form-factor Pluggable, and it’s been an industry workhorse for nearly two decades. As a standardized network interface, SFP technology enables switches with SFP module slots and ports to connect to network components, either optically or electrically, at distances up to 160km (99.4 miles).
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A crucial piece of legislation that establishes the Department of Defense’s (DoD) budget and policies is the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of the United States. The DoD and other federal agencies’ use of video surveillance camera equipment is a crucial component of the NDAA. Concerns regarding the potential use of surveillance technology by foreign adversaries have risen in recent years.
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SALTO Systems has announced the appointment of three new area leaders for the West, Southeast, and Northeast regions of North America. The move comes as part of the organization’s decentralization initiative to enhance customer service, foster a culture of learning, and ensure sustainable growth.
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Qognify, part of Hexagon and Gallagher announced the release of an integration between Qognify VMS and Gallagher access control. In a world of converging technology ecosystems, siloed solutions are no longer viable – this applies in particular to physical security, where only combined information enables a comprehensive assessment of a situation as well as an appropriate and timely response.
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Hakimo announced $6 million in new funding led by Rocketship.vc, with participation from existing investors Neotribe Ventures, defy.vc and Firebolt Ventures as well as new investors Carrier Global Corporation, through its venture capital group, Carrier Ventures, and well-known physical security industry entrepreneur John L. Moss. Hakimo will use the capital to further accelerate product development and expand into new markets.
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Interface Systems and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses will join forces with Helzberg Diamonds, Signet Jewelers, and Brookfield Properties to conduct an educational session titled “Securing Mall-Based Retailers – Best Practices & Partnerships” at the upcoming RILA Retail Asset Protection Conference.
Read More ›Vanco announces a distribution partnership with Tenmat. Dealers can now access advanced fire-rated enclosures for use with speakers and lighting fixtures through any Vanco distributor. When installing anything in a fire-rated ceiling, integrators must take steps to prevent the spread of flame through the aperture.
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Altronix once again joins forces with ProdataKey (PDK), manufacturer of the leading cloud access control platform, to offer a new access and power integration solution. The Trove2PD2 series allows security professionals to easily integrate Altronix power distribution with PDK Red™ access controllers and accessories.
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Aiphone announce the addition of its IX Series kit. The kit is a preprogrammed box set complete with a video intercom system that is ready to install right out of the box. The recently-introduced IXS-HBDV includes a video door station, a video master station, PoE switch, and a USB drive with instructions and videos on how to install the system.
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When a small business simply does not have the time nor desire to deal with complicated security systems that are often more than what is required for a specific purpose, especially when the manager is not on site, the choices to protect its property becomes somewhat limited. So goes Jefferson, Iowa-based Sloan Plumbing, Heating & AC, a leader in the Central Iowa market since 1979.
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Xtract One Technologies announced its SmartGateway patron screening solution was selected by Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, a 58,000-capacity stadium in Memphis, Tennessee, to secure entrances for its live events. The property is owned by the City of Memphis and is managed by global sports and entertainment company Oak View Group (OVG), which announced a strategic partnership with Xtract One in October 2022.
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Vector Flow announced a new partnership with Vpod Solutions, a visionary of human-centric workplace technologies and consultancy. This partnership effectively reimagines workforce management processes and experiences for banking, corporate real estate, pharma, and more. This new partnership specifically sees Vpod’s Vgreet Virtual Reception Kiosk brought to life with Vector Flow’s Physical Workforce and Identity Management platform.
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