Bosch is networking the IKEA MAR Shopping mall in the Algarve, Portugal with trendsetting solutions. They make sure everybody can feel at ease and safe during their shopping experience. The safety technology in such a mall also has to work smoothly and on the dot.It is why the architects and planners of the IKEA MAR Shopping mall decided to use a connected, smart safety solution from Bosch Building Technologies.
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ACRE announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Open Options based in Addison, Texas. This purchase will enhance ACRE?s strategic expansion plans for strengthening its access control business and product portfolio. ACRE?s CEO, Joseph Grillo, stated that this transaction will continue to expand ACRE?s competitive position in a highly fragmented market with great growth potential.
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Johnson Controls has introduced exacqVision video management system (9.8), which includes several new enhancements that improves users? ability to store, analyze and search for video. Most notably, the release supports exacqVision Cloud Drive storage, a subscription-based solution which provides an easy way to store, access, and search critical surveillance video in the cloud. exacqVision Cloud Drive storage helps security and IT teams lower their Total Cost of Ownership
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Swift Sensors announced the successful deployment of Enhanced Video Notifications at Papa Murphy?s. Papa Murphy?s is the leading ?Take and Bake? pizza chain and is consistently rated #1 pizza chain because of their freshness. Bridge and Michael Bertram, owners of Papa Murphy?s in Texas, have added an extra layer of protection to ensure the freshness and quality of their pizzas by using cloud-based monitoring systems from Swift Sensors and Eagle Eye Networks.
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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has appointed Susan Carioti, the vice president of certification, standards and guidelines at ASIS International, to a three-year term as a director-at-large on the ANSI board of directors. As a director-at-large, Carioti will work with members of the board to determine and approve the policies and direction of ANSI?s strategic vision, and in close collaboration with stakeholders from industry and government, to identify and develop standards and conformance-based solutions to national, international and global priorities.
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Arecont Vision Costar announces that COM-TECH Systems, Inc. has joined as a new Authorized Manufacturer?s Representative for the US Southeast region. COM-TECH Systems, Inc. is proven throughout the Carolinas in the sale of structured cabling, data center and audio/visual products, and security technology. It supports customers through three regions, those being Charlotte/Western North Carolina, Raleigh/Eastern North Carolina, and South Carolina.
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The physical security world is constantly evolving. The migration from analog to digital triggered significant changes in both the market and required skill set to support these newer technologies. As we usher in the new year, additional changes are on the horizon. While virtualization is not a new concept, hyperconverged infrastructure is becoming more and more prevalent in the security market. This primer will focus on the benefits associated with virtualization and how it applies to hyperconverged infrastructure in the security industry.
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Security professionals throughout the U.S. have one thing in common; they are all working diligently on trying to improve school safety and security.
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3xLOGIC announced a number of new products and innovations, led by the company?s new Facial Recognition camera. A special purpose, low cost, dual lens 2MP camera for instant face detection, identification, and notification of persons of interest (POI). Using camera-based analytics and 3xLOGIC?s exclusive Facial Recognition (FR) application and mobile app, users can review captured facial images and choose persons of interest to place on a watch list within the camera.
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During the holiday season, retailers enjoy increases in store traffic but for loss prevention (LP) managers increases in shoppers and temporary employees make this time of year more challenging. Through this influx of business (and beyond), the LP managers must deal with losses stemming from organized retail crime (ORC), employee theft, and shoplifting. Retail supply chains and online retailer distribution centers also come under greater pressure as more goods are being handled and shipped.
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Milestone Systems released its Device Pack 10.0a in October and now supports the MOBOTIX MOVE camera series. MOBOTIX MOVE is an independent product line providing customers everything from a single source. ?MOVE? stands for the use of mechanically moving parts in the cameras, meaning that MOBOTIX have parted with their previous product policy of only offering decentralized video systems on the market.
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ASSA ABLOY announced its new Preferred Installer program. Building on decades of experience in the higher education market, ASSA ABLOY has developed a national network of Intertek certified hardware installers who are highly skilled in providing physical installation of its integrated electronic locking devices. Systems integrators, who often face staff shortages, can take advantage of this network of installers to maximize their efficiency.
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Pelco announced the release of VideoXpert (VX) Video Management System (VMS) v3.1. This major update continues to build on what security and surveillance system administrators and operators care most about – Intuitive and responsive user interface features, Mission critical system availability (up-time), Government-grade validated cybersecurity enhancements.
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Crime continues to climb at all types of retail establishments – from Jewelers to Convenience Stores to Electronics Retailers to Pharmacies and others. Adding to security concerns is the trend of reducing staff costs by having fewer staff onsite during opening and closing hours, which leaves staff more vulnerable to crime. SafeResource technology works perfectly for all types of retailers to improve safety and provide comprehensive reporting of security protocols being met.
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Princeton Identity announced that Alabama?s Auburn University has updated and expanded the biometric identity system it uses to secure areas within its athletic facilities. Princeton Identity?s new IDS software and Access200 iris readers allow student-athletes, coaches and other affiliated team members enrolled in the system to unlock the doors to team locker rooms by glancing at small reader panels mounted outside each entrance.
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Smart homes are the next big thing. You may not realize it yet, but somewhere your day will be easier because of it. Smart home technology is not only impacting the houses its installed into. Its reach stretches to other industries like business, science and even health care. Here is an infographic detailing the numbers and change caused by smart homes. The rapid rate of growth in the smart home industry has an effect on all kinds of industries.
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The great power competition will cause China and Russia to intensify their industrial espionage efforts while the United States increases its efforts to stop them. Aggressive Iranian actions indirectly affecting, or directly targeting, its rivals? civilians and companies will intensify as U.S.-Iranian tensions rise. More investigations, more regulations and higher ceilings on penalties—and an unprecedented cyberthreat from the West?s geopolitical rivals—will drive an increase in the number and size of penalties for organizations that suffer data breaches.
Read More ›The great power competition will cause China and Russia to intensify their industrial espionage efforts while the United States increases its efforts to stop them. Aggressive Iranian actions indirectly affecting, or directly targeting, its rivals? civilians and companies will intensify as U.S.-Iranian tensions rise.
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PSA announced general registration has opened for PSA TEC 2019. Discounted early bird pricing is available until January 12, 2019 for all attendees. Attendees are encouraged to register promptly to secure their seats. Waitlists will be utilized for sessions and certifications that reach capacity. This is the premier education and networking event for all professional systems integrators in the security and audio-visual markets.
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Jason Truppi is a career technologist turned FBI agent and now entrepreneur. He has two decades of experience building, securing and investigating networks; working on some of the largest national security and criminal cyber intrusion cases as an FBI Cyber Special Agent in the United States. More recently, he was Director of Endpoint Detection and Response at Tanium, an enterprise security software company. He continues to drive cyber policy as a Center for Strategic & International Studies Cybersecurity Fellow.
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