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Sydney?s Dexus Gateway Building Combines Boon Edam Turnstiles with Three Technologies for Ultimate Physical Security Solution

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 3, 2020 1:33 am Categories: Access Control. Tags: Boon Edam, Michael Fisher, Mr. Stephen Hodge, turnstiles.

Sydney Dexus Gateway

Boon Edam announced that Dexus Wholesale Property Fund has upgraded the Gateway Building in Sydney?s Circular Quay to feature entry security measures. The ideal solution was found by integrating Boon Edam Speedlane Swing optical turnstiles, IDEMIA?s MorphoWave touchless fingerprint scanners, Schindler?s elevator dispatch and Honeywell?s access control technology. Gateway?s access solution allows authorized and registered tenants to simply wave their hand in the MorphoWave touchless fingerprint scanner reader to enter the secure area through the turnstiles.

Dr Kerstin Wendt to Head up Synectics Germany Increasing Focus on Public Transport Opportunities

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 3, 2020 12:45 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Dr Kerstin Wendt, Greg Alcorn, Synectics.

Dr. Kerstin Wendt

Synectics has appointed Dr Kerstin Wendt to lead its growing German business with major public transport operators. Dr Wendt will be based in Synectics new Berlin office as the business brings its German operations closer to key customer locations. Dr Wendt becomes part of the Synectics team following 13 years in public transport operations and transportation technology businesses. In her new role she will lead implementation of the Synectics ?next-generation? operational management system for S-Bahn Berlin.

PerpetuityARC Training ReLaunches Flagship MSc International Security and Risk Management in partnership

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 3, 2020 12:17 am Categories: Corporate News, Education. Tags: Alison Wakefield, Angus Darroch-Warren, Anthony Woodman, Linx International, MSc International.

Angus Warren

The Linx International Group announces the relaunch of its updated MSc International Security and Risk Management in partnership with the University of West London (UWL). Applications to study for this academic qualification in the field of security management are open now, for intakes in February and October 2021. The MSc International Security and Risk Management course addresses critical issues in security management, combining theoretical knowledge with professional best practice, and refines research methods.

CAF Selected Teleste?s On-board Systems for the Docklands Light Railway in London

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 2, 2020 7:32 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: CAF, Docklands Light Railway, Jarkko Vehkala, Teleste.

Docklands Light Railway

Teleste will deliver its on-board systems to CAF?s trains for the Docklands Light Railway by Transport for London. According to the contract between Teleste and CAF, the deliveries will take place in 2021-2023, and they will cover passenger information, public address and CCTV systems as well as ultrawide TFT displays of the newest type to 43 5-car driverless light metro trains, the first of which will enter commercial service in 2023.

Verint Announces New Webinar on Hook and Chain ATM Attacks

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 2, 2020 7:28 am Categories: Banking & Finance. Tags: Hook and Chain ATM Attack, Matt Hubbard, Randall Shields, verint.

ATM

Verint Systems will host an hour-long webinar on Thursday, December 10 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (ET), during which keynote speakers will look at how staying one step ahead of ATM theft protects banks? bottom line. ATM crime has been on the rise for some time; in early 2020, there were reports of an uptick in ATM thefts in St. Louis, Chicago, Baltimore and other major cities, as well as the bombing of ATMs in Florida.

Acceliot’s STAR System RFID Accelerates IOT-Driven Digital Transformation Across Industries

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 2, 2020 7:18 am Categories: Corporate News, Solutions. Tags: Acceliot, Dan Doles, Mojix, Shawn Manesh, StarFlex.

StarFlex

Acceliot has entered into an agreement for exclusive rights to manufacture, sale and distribute the Mojix RFID hardware, including the award-winning line of STAR and STARflex RFID readers. First launched in 2008, the STAR System product line continues to evolve and deliver industry-leading performance with the highest reader sensitivity in the market, onboard application support, and real-time location accuracy down to 3 feet.

Suprema Touchless Biometrics Drive Expansion in North America

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 2, 2020 7:10 am Categories: Access Control, Biometrics. Tags: Access Control, Bob Carrino, Suprema, touchless biometrics.

Suprema Paxton

Suprema is expanding its presence in North America with a host of new partners that include leading wholesale distributors such as ADI, Anixter, Wesco, as well as integration partners. The demand for Suprema touchless biometrics solutions is being driven by scores of organizations, companies and government entities looking to get back to work during the COVID19 pandemic while protecting the health of people entering their facilities.

PSA Security Network Becomes a CIS Secure Suite Member

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 2, 2020 5:46 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Bill Bozeman, CIS, Curtis Dukes, PSA.

PSA announced that it has become a CIS SecureSuite? member. Through this membership, PSA is further bolstering its cybersecurity defenses by leveraging CIS SecureSuite resources. The CIS Benchmarks, the consensus-based, internationally recognized security configuration resources, CIS-CAT Pro, and the CIS Controls?, a set of cyber practices developed by global experts, all help to protect an organization against pervasive and dangerous cyber-attacks.

Milestone Extends Technical Support Hours, Enhances Comprehensive Services

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 1, 2020 10:06 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Milestone Systems, Milestone XProtect, Steffin Burton.

Integrators and resellers will be pleased to know that the Milestone Systems Americas Technical Support team has extended its hours of operation. Now Milestone partners on the U.S. East Coast, Eastern Canada, and in Brazil will have access to Technical Support two hours earlier, beginning at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Milestone Systems has adjusted its hours of operation in the Americas. Milestone Technical Support for its partners is now open for business beginning at 4 a.m. Pacific time.

Finbarr Solutions Appointed by Labtech London Limited for Security Assessment of Prime Real Estate in the Capital

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 1, 2020 10:04 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Ciaran Barry, Erhan Yildiran, Finbarr Solutions, Labtech London.

Finbarr Solutions announced that it has been commissioned by Labtech London Limited. Its specialist team of security professionals, investigators and intelligence analysts will assess and advise on measures, to ensure Labtech London Limited delivers the highest levels of safety and security for citizens, tourists, businesses and infrastructure, throughout the 20-acres of prime real estate it owns and manages across Camden Market and West London.

iDENT and Limitless Integrations adds PATSCAN Platform to its Mobile Onsite Detection System for Stadiums & Event Venues

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 25, 2020 1:31 am Categories: Access Control, Integrated Systems. Tags: Albert Reynolds, iDENT LLC, Patriot One Technologies, PATSCAN, Peter Evans.

Patriot ONE PATSCAN

iDENT LLC and Limitless Integrations LLC announced the launch of the patent pending iDENT MODSTM (Mobile Onsite Detection System) that will include Patriot One Technologies Inc.?s PATSCAN Multi-Sensor Threat Detection Platform with specific modules for the early detection of weapons and potential-health related threats, such as viruses. The iDENT MODS unit has been designed to be used in key public gathering locations, such as stadiums, arenas, entertainment venues, and other secure facilities.

Keeping Pace with the Evolution of Security Technology

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 25, 2020 1:03 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Artificial intelligence, Jeffrey Ricker.

Jeffrey Ricker

There has been an exponential shift in technology within the security industry. Driving that shift is a variety of factors, including but not limited to greater customer demand for security systems and what they can provide, along with the sheer volume of smart products. In fact, Gartner predicts that by 2028, there will be one indoor surveillance camera per five employees in the U.S. and one per employee in China.

New Wisenet QR Scanner App Makes Life Easier for Systems Integrators

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 25, 2020 12:59 am Categories: Integrated Systems. Tags: hanwha techwin, Ray Cooke, Wisenet QR Scanner.

Wisenet QR Scanner

Hanwha Techwin America announced a new app for systems integrators. The new Wisenet QR Scanner App is designed to help quickly create a list of all Wisenet devices associated with a specific project, without having to take the products out of their packaging. The QR code is found on the outside of the product carton, the bottom of the device, as well as on an included extra sticker for Wisenet modular cameras.

Glasscock Texas Schools Installs Combination of Wireless and Wired Locks Managed by 3xLOGIC

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 25, 2020 12:46 am Categories: Access Control. Tags: 3xlogic, Glasscock Texas Schools, Scott Bicknell.

Glasscock wireless lock classroom door

3xLOGIC announced Glasscock Independent School District (TX) has embarked on Phase Three of their ambitious plan to convert to a largely wireless, keyless access environment, supplemented by some hardwired doors as well. VGI Technology, San Angelo, TX, is managing the installation of this on-going project. VGI also provides access control and video surveillance to 40 school districts across Texas.

PSA Announces Partnership with QUMULEX for Managed Security Service Provider Program

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 20, 2020 3:04 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: PSA, QUMULEX, Tim Brooks, Tom Buckley.

PSA announced the addition of Qumulex. Qumulex offers a cloud-based, unified access control and video surveillance solution for physical security integrators that serve commercial markets. Qumulex?s video management and access control system is browser-based, using a mobile-first, modern progressive web app that runs on any device with a browser. The Qumulex open platform assures maximum flexibility for security integrators to choose best of breed cameras, door controllers, switches, analytics, and cloud integrations.

DigiCert Enterprise PKI Manager Enhances Security for Remote Workforces

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 20, 2020 3:02 am Categories: Cyber Security. Tags: Brian Trzupek, DigiCert, Enterprise PKI Manager.

digicert

Enterprise PKI Manager in DigiCert ONE from DigiCert, Inc., supports security for today?s increasingly remote workforces via certificate automation to authenticate employees and their devices at scale, and encrypt data. Working from home is here to stay, with Gartner reporting that 74% of CFOs are looking to shift some employees to permanent remote work. Digital certificates are a proven, widely adopted solution for strong authentication and are well supported by a variety of devices, platforms and operating systems.

Hanwha Techwin Announces New Wisenet 5MP Anti-Ligature Corner Mount Camera

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 20, 2020 2:59 am Categories: IP Cameras. Tags: corner mount camera, hanwha techwin, Ray Cooke, TNV-8010C, Wisenet.

Wisenet-TNV-8010C

Hanwha Techwin America announced the Wisenet TNV-8010C 5MP corner mount camera. The new camera features a more compact design and has been specifically designed to make it impossible for a ligature to be tied around it, as well as very difficult for someone to remove it by force. The vandal-resistant and waterproof TNV-8010C also offers a robust solution for other demanding applications, such as the monitoring of activity at ATMs and inside elevators.

ProdataKey Simplifies Third-Party Integrations with Introduction of Webhooks

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 20, 2020 2:54 am Categories: Access Control, Corporate News. Tags: Jeff Perri, ProdataKey, Webhooks.

pdk-io webhooks

ProdataKey announced that the company has made it easier to connect third-party solutions with pdk io software through the use of webhooks. Webhooks are an enhancement to the pdk io API, allowing the software to send automated notifications to a receiving URL when specified events occur. They can be created for any number of access control events, such as opening a specific door, opening any door, the entry of a specific employee, or the addition or deactivation of a user.

Calipsa Survey Shows Video Monitoring Centers Surviving COVID-19

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 20, 2020 2:49 am Categories: Critical Information. Tags: Brian Baker, Calipsa, COVID-19, video monitoring.

Calipsa Report 2020 cover

Owners and managers of video monitoring centers have generally fared well during the COVID-19 pandemic, with nearly half increasing business according to a recent international survey conducted by Calipsa. The Calipsa Video Monitoring Report 2020 found 47% of respondents said the pandemic had stimulated business growth, providing an average 33% increase in clients and a 30% boost in revenue. More than a third (37%) of businesses reported no change in performance.

UBIQ Closes $6.4 Million Seed Round To Grow API Encryption Platform

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 19, 2020 11:00 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: API Encryption, Marc Averitt, UBIQ, Wias Issa.

encryption

Ubiq Security announced it has raised $6.4 million in a seed equity investment round. The round was led by Okapi Venture Capital, an early investor in Crowdstrike, with participation from TenOneTen Ventures, Cove Fund, DLA Piper Venture, Volta Global, and Alexandria Venture Investments. Ubiq will use the funds to accelerate platform development, developer relations, and customer acquisition. Ubiq has built an API-based developer platform that eliminates the traditional complexities of encryption and key management.