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Cognyte Announces Symphia Portfolio to Support Intelligent Security

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 9, 2022 10:25 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Alan Stoddard, Cognyte, ISC West 2022, SIS.

Cognyte Situational Intelligence Solutions (SIS) has unveiled its Symphia solutions portfolio, designed to connect and synchronize mission-critical systems to gain contextualized, visual insights to threats and risks. Developed to empower security practitioners with informed decision-making and optimal response, Symphia is an intelligence-driven portfolio of security solutions that work in concert to deliver actionable insights for deeper situational awareness and command and control.

SALTO Acquires Automated Face Recognition Innovator COGNITEC Systems

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 9, 2022 12:01 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Cognitec Systems, Marc Handels, SALTO Systems.

COGNITEC System

SALTO Systems is investing in automatic face recognition technology innovator Cognitec Systems.
In recent years, we have experienced extraordinary change and evolution in digital transformation globally. Entire industries have been reimagined and people now increasingly use digital means to work, live, learn, and be entertained. Digital credentials, digital identities and facial recognition are becoming the new standard across all industries, making Automatic Face Recognition a key technology to address the market’s needs.

3xLOGIC Introduces Varifocal Multi-Imager Camera for Cost-Effective Video Surveillance

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 8, 2022 11:42 pm Categories: Cameras, Surveillance. Tags: 3xlogic, Bill Hobbs, VX20M-SURROUND-RAW.

VX-20M-SURROUND-RAW

3xLOGIC has released its new Varifocal Multi-Imager Surround Dome Camera (VX-20M-SURROUND-RAW. Designed for applications that require multiple angles of view that a standard camera cannot achieve, this new camera contains four 5MP varifocal lenses that provide separate video streams. Rather than purchasing and installing multiple cameras, dealers can now deploy a single device capable of capturing coverage of a scene.

Calipsa adds Forensic Video Uploader Tool to its Suite of Advanced Video Analytics

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 8, 2022 11:43 am Categories: Cloud, Video Analytics. Tags: Calipsa, Graeme McCandless, ISC West 2022.

Calipsa has enhanced its video search offering to enable security operation centers to conduct quick and efficient security investigations. The new forensic software, Investigate Uploader, allows users to upload any video file to the Calipsa platform, where its algorithms review the footage for genuine activity before presenting a summary of results. Investigate Uploader sits as a standalone product and joins Calipsa?s existing solutions for false alarm filtering, camera health checks, advanced real-time alerting and forensic video search.

Qognify to Introduce New Enterprise-Class VMS at ISC West 2022

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 8, 2022 11:13 am Categories: Corporate News, VMS Software. Tags: ISC West 2022, Jeremy Howard, Qognify.

Jeremy Howard

With physical events making a comeback, Qognify is excited to be present at ISC West 2022 in Las Vegas March 22-25. A special focus will be on the introduction of new enterprise-class video management solutions for retail, banking, transportation, and higher education. In addition, visitors will have the opportunity to get an overview of the capabilities of Qognify’s Enterprise Incident Management offerings, including pre-packaged solutions for airports for a quick time-to-value.

Suprema Appoints Bob McKee as New President of Suprema America

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 8, 2022 10:55 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Bob McKee, Hanchul Kim, Suprema.

Bob McKee

Suprema has appointed Bob McKee as new President of Suprema America. McKee brings over 45 years of experience in the electronic physical security sector to this new role and will be responsible for leading Suprema?s North America business and its operations in the US. Prior to joining Suprema, McKee has held key executive positions with major and global security companies including Cardkey Systems, Paxton Access, Hanwha Techwin (formerly Samsung Techwin), Pelco and Princeton Identity. He also served multiple terms on the board of directors for SIA (Security Industry Association).

TDSi Announces it’s Stand Line-up at The Security Event 2022

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 7, 2022 10:49 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: hardware, John Davies, NEC, software systems, TDSi.

TDSi Security Event 2022

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi announce its forthcoming appearance at The Security Event, the major UK commercial, enterprise and domestic security event which takes place from 5th-7th April at the NEC Birmingham. On stand 3/C40 TDSi will be showcasing its latest products with a focus on its GARDiS range of integrated software and hardware access control solutions, the latest software updates and features, along with its contact-free Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)/mobile credentials authentication readers, and an introduction to its eagerly awaited GARDiS apps.

Motorola Acquires Ava Security Limited, a Global Provider of Cloud-native Video Security and Analytics

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 5, 2022 10:37 am Categories: Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: Ava Security, Greg Brown, motorola, Tormod Ree.

Motorola Solutions announced it has acquired Ava Security Limited, a global provider of cloud-native video security and analytics, based in London, U.K. Ava Security’s scalable, secure and flexible cloud solution provides enterprises with real-time visibility and powerful analytics to optimize their operations and detect anomalies and threats. The platform offers organizations the benefit of an enterprise-grade video security solution while minimizing the physical footprint of their security infrastructure.

Pindrop Study Finds Many Consumers Think Answering Knowledge Based Authentication Questions to Verify Identity is More Annoying than Flight Delays

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 3, 2022 11:28 am Categories: Technologies. Tags: Authentication, Pindrop, Vijay Balasubramaniyan.

Pindrop released the findings of a commissioned survey that explores how 2000+ US-based consumers feel about the future of voice-enabled technology and how it will impact their everyday lives. The report uncovered that consumers are so fed up with passwords and KBAs (Knowledge Based Authentication Questions) to access accounts or verify identity that many would be less annoyed by having their flight delayed or having to shovel snow.

Boon Edam?s North American Headquarters Receives SHARP Certificate at Formal Ceremony

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 3, 2022 10:53 am Categories: Certification, Corporate News. Tags: Boon Edam, Josh Dobson, Patrick Nora, Sharp.

SHARP

Boon Edam announced their North American headquarters in Lillington, N.C., was presented with a Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) certificate during a formal ceremony on March 2, 2022. The ceremony was held at Boon Edam?s Lillington, N.C. manufacturing facility. Patrick Nora, President & Managing Director of Boon Edam Manufacturing, USA, opened the ceremony with a welcome message, followed by an overview of the SHARP program provided by Occupational Safety Consultants Blair Byrd and Bruce Pearson.

Cambridge Pixel Leads Radar Electronics Market with Release of New 3D Tracker

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 1, 2022 10:51 am Categories: Military, Uncategorized, VMS Software. Tags: Cambridge Pixel, Cambridge Pixel’s, David Johnson.

3D radars

Cambridge Pixel has launched a new software-based radar tracker for manufacturers and integrators of deployed E-scan (electronic) radars. These are radars that can be steered electronically and do not require a mechanically rotating antenna. Such a design reduces the radar cross-section and infrared signature of an installation, making it altogether more ergonomic and robust for deployment in ground-based security surveillance applications or in air defence.

Integrated Biometrics Co-Founder Fred Frye Promoted to Chief Scientist

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 1, 2022 10:28 am Categories: Biometrics, Corporate News. Tags: Fred Frye, integrated biometrics, Shawn O’Rourke.

Integrated Biometrics announced the promotion of Fred Frye to Chief Scientist. An IB co-founder and former CTO, the promotion enables Frye to focus on new product development. With 30 years of technology industry experience, including 20 years of innovation in biometrics, Frye pioneered fingerprint acquisition solutions through the development of electroluminescent film science and the adoption of thin film transistors. He is the holder of multiple technology patents and is the inventor of an adaptive circuit to enable the dynamic capture of both dry and wet fingerprints.

Iris ID Hires Seyit Ali Kaya as New Regional Manager

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 1, 2022 10:07 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Iris ID, Mohammed Murad, Seyit Ali.

iris id new manager

Iris ID announced that Seyit Ali Kaya has joined the company as the regional manager for operations in Turkey, surrounding countries and Eastern Europe. He is responsible for sales to the Turkish government and other large enterprise projects and raising the brand’s awareness and value in the region. Kaya has more than 15 years of executive experience in sales, marketing and business development in Turkey and Central Asia, working for a company providing channel management experience in biometrics, digital analytics technologies, communications and retail solutions.

TDSi Launches New GARDiS Software Features for 2022

Posted by Jay Bartlett February 28, 2022 9:20 am Categories: VMS Software. Tags: GAMANET’s C4, GARDiS, TDSi.

GARDiS v2.3

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi announce the launch of the latest update to its powerful GARDiS integrated Access Management software solution, Version 2.3. Additions to GARDiS v2.3 include: universal decode/auto detect, support for RS485 readers, generation of FILO (First In Last Out) reports, an extended door lockdown feature, a data Fusion and Exporter function, support for Access Control Units (ACU) inconsistency, automated emailing of reports, bespoke badge design and printing, integration with GAMANET?s C4 platform, support for Gpoll 1.0.8, and a reset of password via email function.

VIVOTEK and Immix Announce Platform Integration, Paving the Way for Mass Product/Service Implementation

Posted by Jay Bartlett February 25, 2022 10:58 pm Categories: Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: Chris Brown, Immix, Vivotek.

VIVOTEK announced its partnership with Immix, in providing back-end solutions on the Immix Platform. This new integration offers Immix customers access to VIVOTEK NVRs and presents flexible and friendly operations on video and audio management solutions.

Suprema Reemphasizes Commitment to Security Standards and Compliance

Posted by Jay Bartlett February 25, 2022 10:45 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: biometric, Hanchul Kim. Suprema.

Suprema

Suprema announced its products and solutions have acquired international safety certificates to ensure the highest level of security and protection. Suprema?s four-door access control panel CoreStation is its first controller that acquired UL 294 compliance, a certification that evaluates the safety and reliability of the product. Suprema?s compact outdoor RFID reader, XPass D2 is SIA OSDP verified, meaning that the device conforms to the SIA Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) standard and the related performance profiles.

Abloy Unveils Keyless Padlock with Removable Shackle

Posted by Jay Bartlett February 25, 2022 10:34 pm Categories: Access Control. Tags: Abloy Oy, Padlock, Simo Pikkarainen.

padlock

Abloy Oy unveiled a digital, keyless padlock with a removable shackle. The new lock is the latest addition to the ABLOY BEAT product family and to ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions? digital portfolio for critical infrastructure. All products in the BEAT range are designed especially for professional physical protection of critical infrastructure, businesses and industry sites. While securing property, they also offer customers improved operational efficiency, reducing both logistics and costs. The solution is intended to be used in sectors like telecom, transportation, water and energy.

Link Labs Partners with Wirepas to Optimize Asset Tracking Functionality Across Industries

Posted by Jay Bartlett February 25, 2022 10:22 pm Categories: Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: Link Labs, Teppo Hemiä, Wirepas. Bob Proctor.

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Link Labs announced its partnership with Wirepas. Through this partnership, Wirepas Massive, a unique connectivity software suite built for the large-scale IoT needs of industries, enables Link Labs flagship product, Airfinder OnSite, to more effectively help companies in nearly every industry locate, monitor and manage work-in-process, inventory, equipment, tools, packages, personnel and beyond anywhere at any time ? indoors or outdoors. Asset tracking is an issue plaguing companies of all sizes and industries. By leveraging the power of the Wirepas software connectivity suite and Link Labs? AirFinder OnSite solution, users now have greater access to asset visibility without compromising connectivity.

viisights Secures $10 Million in Additional Funding

Posted by Jay Bartlett February 25, 2022 10:01 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Asaf Birenzvieg, viisights.

viisights $10 Million Funding

viisights announced a $10M fundraising round led by Israeli VC, Hive2040, with the participation of Migdal Insurance and existing investors headed by Firstime Ventures. These funds will expand marketing efforts and product enhancements to penetrate additional target markets, and initiate a new SaaS business model. viisights uses the most advanced AI-powered algorithms available to recognize abnormal behaviors and events of special interest, including violent events such as fighting or bullying, and suspicious activity recognition such as loitering, looting and vandalism, and then raises real-time alerts.