Neurotechnology announced the release of the new MegaMatcher On Card software development kit (SDK). MegaMatcher On Card is an SDK for developing applications that feature biometric comparisons directly within the microcontroller of smart cards, and it includes optimized versions of the top ranked fingerprint, face and iris biometric algorithms from Neurotechnology. The latest version of the SDK includes a new implementation of the face recognition algorithm with a biometric data template size lower than 256 bytes.
Read More ›MegaMatcher On Card 12 from Neurotechnology Features New Face Recognition and Fingerprint
9:41 am
Categories: Biometrics.
The PSIA Approves Secure Credential Specification
9:48 am
Categories: Access Control.
The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance announced it has approved the Secure Credential Interoperability (SCI) 1.0 specification. The PSIA has been working with a broad group of industry leaders in the access control industry to come up with this specification, which is likely to have a significant influence on the future of secure mobile credentials. Mohammad Soleimani, the Chief Technology Officer of Kastle Systems and the Chairman of the SCI Work Group, introduced this concept to the organization in 2020.
Read More ›GBG Acquire Acuant, Bringing Together Combined Revenue of c.
12:19 am
Categories: Corporate News.
GB Group announced that it has reached agreement to acquire Acuant, a leading identity verification and KYC/AML compliance provider, for a cash-free, debt-free enterprise value of $736 million. The acquisition of Acuant brings together two of the leaders in the global digital identity market with a combined revenue of c.
Read More ›PSA Announces New Partnership with Zenitel
11:41 am
Categories: Distributors / Systems Integrators.
PSA announced its partnership with Zenitel, a provider of intelligent communication solutions and products. This new agreement will provide PSA members and owners an opportunity to work with Zenitel directly. Zenitel intelligent communication solutions have been available to the PSA members and owners through other technology partner agreements and will continue to be available through those partners.
Read More ›Genetec Announces New Airport Badging Solution for Security Center
11:02 am
Categories: Biometrics.
o comply with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)?s stringent regulations for the credentialing of employees and contractors, airports have to undertake complex and time-consuming processes to issue and administer badges or face hefty fines. To help airports of all sizes automate and simplify this process, Genetec announced its new Geneec? Security Center Airport Badging Solution (ABS).
Read More ›Altronix Showcases Enhanced Power and Data Transmission Versatility at ISC East
8:48 am
Categories: Corporate News, Surveillance.
Altronix is featuring their latest products which provide system designers and installers with higher levels of versatility to increase situational awareness and better futureproof installations here at ISC East in booth #936. These new products enable more edge devices to be deployed at longer distances, and with more power to accommodate a greater range of specialized surveillance and security applications.
Read More ›Nuspire Security Experts Witnessed Significant Increase in Exploit Activity with Two New Vulnerabilities in Q3
10:44 am
Categories: Corporate News, Critical Information.
Nuspire announced the release of its 2021 Q3 Quarterly Threat Landscape Report. Sourced from 90 billion traffic logs, the report outlines new cybercriminal activity and tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs), with additional insight from its threat intelligence partner, Recorded Future. In Q3 2021, Nuspire security experts witnessed an 82.6% increase in exploit activity, including a spike in activity against newer vulnerabilities; ProxyShell and ProxyLogon, which are two particularly aggressive vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft Exchange Servers.
Read More ›Qognify Appoints New UK and Ireland Channel Sales Manager
9:07 am
Categories: Corporate News.
Qognify announced the appointment of Nigel Austin to the role of UK and Ireland Channel Sales Manager. Based in the UK, Nigel has the remit to support Qognify?s customers and partners and drive sales and growth for its award-winning video management solutions in the region. Nigel Austin brings more than 30 years of experience in the electronic security sector to Qognify. During his career he has managed operational and sales teams in both the public and private sectors.
Read More ›Honeywell Security Product Launch Enables Faster Response Time
8:00 am
Categories: Product Focus, Smart Devices, Technologies.
Honeywell is launching Pro-Watch 5.5, the latest iteration of its Pro-Watch Integrated Security Suite. The Honeywell Pro-Watch Integrated Security Suite is a software platform designed for enterprise and critical infrastructure markets to help protect people and property, optimize productivity and ensure compliance with industry regulations ? all while helping to reduce operational costs.
Read More ›Honeywell Launches Pro-Watch 5.5 for Improved Situational Awareness, System Uptime and Productivity
8:00 am
Categories: Access Control.
Honeywell is launching Pro-Watch 5.5, the latest iteration of its Pro-Watch Integrated Security Suite. The Honeywell Pro-Watch Integrated Security Suite is a software platform designed for enterprise and critical infrastructure markets to help protect people and property, optimize productivity and ensure compliance with industry regulations ? all while helping to reduce operational costs.
Read More ›Honeywell Launches Pro-Watch VMS R700 with New Mobile Application and Video Core Features
8:00 am
Categories: VMS Software.
Honeywell is launching Pro-Watch Video Management System (VMS) R700, the latest iteration of its feature-rich and user-friendly video management platform. Pro-Watch VMS R700 controls video subsystems to collect, manage and present video in a clear and concise manner. It also intelligently determines the capabilities of each subsystem across various sites, allowing video management of digital video devices through a unified configuration and viewer.
Read More ›Brivo Strengthens Brivo Access w/ Patent-Pending Tech Leveraging Access Data and ML
8:40 am
Categories: Technologies.
Brivo announced the release of Anomaly Detection in its flagship access control solution, Brivo Access. Anomaly Detection is a patent-pending technology that uses advanced analytics with machine learning algorithms to compare massive amounts of user and event data to identify events that are out of the ordinary or look suspicious, and issues priority alerts for immediate follow up. With Anomaly Detection, business leaders can get a nuanced understanding of security vulnerabilities across their facility portfolio and take action on early indicators of suspicious user behaviors that may otherwise go unnoticed.
Read More ›Aeroturn is Celebrating its 20th Anniversary and Will be Exhibiting at ISC East in 2021
10:57 am
Categories: Access Control, Corporate News.
Aeroturn LLC announced that the company will be exhibiting at the ISC East show and showcasing a timeline of its unique turnstile solutions from the past 20 years. The show will take place at the Jacob Javits Center in NYC on November 17th & 18th 2021. ISC East is the Northeast?s largest security trade show hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor SIA and in partnership with ASIS NYC. Attendees will be able to see a timeline of Aeroturn?s turnstile solutions that have been implemented at customer sites over the last 20 years.
Read More ›ProdataKey Adds Bluetooth to High-Security Red Readers
9:18 am
Categories: Access Control, Cloud.
ProdataKey announced that its new high-security Red Readers will soon feature mobile credential functionality, allowing them to communicate with smartphones via Bluetooth. The Red Readers can be ordered to additionally support high-frequency smartcards and low-frequency communication, offering users the widest possible choice of credentialing options for use with a single device. Red Readers support OSDP protocol as well as Weigand.
Read More ›Swann Security to Launches Latest Video Doorbell and Alert Sensors to Keep Locations Secure
9:09 am
Categories: Access Control.
Swann to announce the launch of two new products adding to their industry-leading lineup of smart home or business security solutions. Starting today, the SwannBuddy? Video Doorbell and Swann Alert Sensors are available to buy via swann.com and leading retailers. These budget-friendly and future-proof smart security products are a first step in building a scalable solution that can be built upon as the security needs grow.
Read More ›WatchGuard to Unveil New Wi-Fi 6 Technology in WatchGuard Cloud
9:02 am
Categories: Access Control, Cloud, Technologies.
WatchGuard Technologies announced Wi-Fi in WatchGuard Cloud, along with a new lineup of Wi-Fi 6-enabled access points (APs). The addition of Wi-Fi in WatchGuard Cloud provides cross-platform integration and centralized management of all WatchGuard products, dramatically simplifying how partners purchase, deploy and manage WatchGuard?s products and services, while the new APs give customers enhanced connectivity, performance, and best-in-class security.
Read More ›Essence Group to Launch First 5G All-in-One Intruder Prevention System
9:00 am
Categories: Network, Smart Devices, Technologies.
Essence Group announced the launch of MyShield, a first-of-its-kind 5G-connected comprehensive intruder prevention system. The MyShield all-in-one device can be used either as a standalone solution connected to 5G CAT-M networks or integrated into any existing security system. It addresses the growing demand for preemptive intruder prevention, boosting protection of homes and businessesby forcing intruders out of premises before they are able to do harm. Its versatile design makes it ideal for use in a range of residential and commercial settings.
Read More ›DoorDash Partners with ADT to Help Protect its Community of Millions of Dashers
8:53 am
Categories: Distributors / Systems Integrators.
DoorDash’s SafeDash Provides Dashers In-App Safety Tools for Help On Demand, Powered by ADT. ADT announced a partnership with DoorDash, to provide the Safe by ADT mobile safety solution to its community of millions of Dashers. Safe by ADT will power DoorDash?s new in-app safety toolkit called SafeDashTM, allowing Dashers to quickly and easily request professional help by voice or text and receive emergency services to their location anytime they feel unsafe.
Read More ›Suprema Integrates Biometric Access Control with Genetec
8:41 am
Categories: Access Control, Biometrics.
Suprema announced the successful integration of its biometric access control products with Genetec Security Center. Through this integration, Genetec Synergis can be paired with Suprema access control devices to allow users to verify access credentials with fingerprints and facial recognition along with existing RFID cards and PIN numbers. Biometric data such as fingerprint and facial recognition records can be quickly registered through either the Security Center software or Suprema?s BioStar 2 software,.
Read More ›Quantum Introduces Scalar Ransom Block, an Industry-First Physical Block Between Data Tapes and Robotic Tape
8:22 am
Categories: Storage.
Quantum announced its latest innovations to protect against ransomware and other forms of cyberattacks. Quantum?s Scalar Ransom Block is an industry-first feature of Quantum?s Scalar tape systems that eliminates the risk of data being accessed or compromised over the network. This patent-pending feature creates a hardware ?block? between data stored on tapes and every network-connected device including the robotic tape system, as shown in this short video.
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