Avalor announced the completion of a $25M Series A investment round led by TCV, with participation from Salesforce Ventures. Morgan Gerlak, Partner at TCV will join Avalor’s board of directors. This investment adds to a $5M Seed round led by Cyberstarts in 2022 with participation from Jibe Ventures. Avalor will use the new funding to expand operations in the U.S. and Israel. The company is currently hiring for R&D, Product and Solution, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success.
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Intrinsic ID Showcases Expertise and PUF Innovations at Key Industry Events
Intrinsic ID announced its participation in an additional selection of upcoming industry events where it will showcase the breadth of its PUF technology for device-level security and authentication. Along with the industry events announced last week, these additional events support the growing need and awareness for secure solutions across several industries.
Read More ›viisights Announces Integration with Genetec Security Center Designed to Improve Early Detection of Security and Safety Events
viisights announced the integration of viisights Wise™ with Genetec™ Security Center, enabling customers to benefit by adding behavioral recognition video analytics to their existing or new systems. viisights unique behavioral recognition video analytics leverage investments in video systems by autonomously detecting and issuing real-time alerts on unsafe conditions and security incidents so they can be addressed before they cause injuries or losses.
Read More ›VIVOTEK Creates International Smart Security Solution for Chi-Hai Cultural Park in Taiwan
VIVOTEK has introduced international standard security solution to Ching-Kuo Chi-Hai Cultural Park (hereinafter referred to as “Chi-Hai Cultural Park”) in Taipei to offer citizens a safe environment and experience when they visit the park and protect the park’s important cultural heritage and historical displays from damage, while also strengthening the park’s security under the premise of effective management of manpower and operating cost.
Read More ›Smart Cities and Security.World
Urban regions that use cutting-edge technology and data analytics to increase their livability, sustainability, and efficiency have created a new term “Smart Cities.” The idea of these Smart Cities centers on the management and optimization of urban processes through the use of numerous interconnected technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing.
Read More ›TSA Awards upto $1.3 Billion to Procure Additional CT X-ray Scanners for Airport Checkpoints
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the award of three orders for a combined total value of up to $1.3 billion for Computed Tomography (CT) scanners to include up to 426 base, 359 mid-size, and 429 full-size units, if all options are exercised, for deployment across TSA checkpoints starting Summer 2023.
Read More ›Axon Launches Next Generation Body Camera with More Features to Never Miss a Moment
Axon introduced its next generation body-worn camera, Axon Body 4. Ensuring that critical moments are always captured is an important component of Axon’s moonshot goal to cut gun-related deaths between police and the public by 50% in the next decade. Axon has led the way in body camera innovation since 2008, providing customers with the latest technology to increase officer and community safety.
Read More ›HGH Partner in the “Smart Border” Project Between France and the UK Securing the Coast Against Illegal Immigration
The fight against illegal immigration across the Channel is a top priority for the French and British authorities. To address this, the two countries have signed an agreement funded by London to the tune of 72.2 million euros for the period 2022-2023. The aim is to set up a “smart border” based on advanced technologies to secure the coastline and avoid drowning on board makeshift boats.
Read More ›Secure Logiq and VCA Optimise Offering from Global Hardware Partnership
The global hardware partnership between Secure Logiq and VCA Technology has yielded its first results. Following a period of intensive testing, the manufacturers have fine-tuned their solutions to determine the best combinations of software and hardware from the two brandsthat will set new standards in the industry.
Read More ›Invixium Showcases Industry Leading Facial Recognition Solutions at Expo Seguridad 2023
Invixium, is showcasing their portfolio of industry leading biometric access control and workforce management solutions here at EXPO Seguridad 2023 in Palacio de la Canal 7 meeting room. Featured solutions include Invixium’s flagship IXM TITAN multimodal, multifactor authentication reader, and the competitively priced IXM TFACE biometric solution for mainstream applications.
Read More ›43rd Annual Building Safety Month Begins in Two Weeks
The two-week countdown has begun for the International Code Council’s 43rd annual Building Safety Month. The campaign, designed to increase awareness of building safety issues in homes, schools and other buildings, will feature five weekly themes. Each year, communities around the world sign official proclamations to declare May as Building Safety Month.
Read More ›Finding Balance Between the Physical and Virtual Worlds
Virtual assistants, social media platforms and other interactive technologies are enhancing our personal and professional lives in many ways. But do they pose a threat? Can they put our personal information and business intel at risk? As more people and businesses flock to the virtual world, it’s important to ask: Who is actually benefiting?
Read More ›The PSA Network Announces Sponsors for PSA TEC 2023
The PSA Network announced the lineup of sponsors for PSA TEC 2023 (TEC) in Dallas, Texas, May 1-4. TEC 2023 is exclusive to PSA owners, members and sponsors providing premier educational content and networking opportunities between integrators and technology partners. Over the four days, integrators will meet one-on-one with technology partners during TECTalks and visit Signature, Title and Premier sponsor rooms reserved for product showcases, demonstrations and meetings.
Read More ›Active Intelligence Demonstrates Broad Spectrum Real-time Detection at ISC West 2023
Active Intelligence experienced high levels of interest and excitement over the company’s ASTRA™ Video Anomaly Detection software at ISC West 2023. After previewing the new video analytics solution in Q4 2022 at ISC East, ASTRA’s hard launch at ISC West reaffirmed Active Intelligence’s anticipated widespread acceptance of a new anomaly detection solution for proactive video security and business intelligence applications.
Read More ›The Chicago Cubs Modernize Security at Wrigley Field with Genetec Security Center
Genetec recently helped the Chicago Cubs’ security and technology departments undertake a massive upgrade to modernize security at the iconic Wrigley Field ballpark. Based on Genetec™ Security Center, Omnicast™, and Streamvault™, the new solution extends security to neighboring venues, parking lots and the Chicago Cubs Front Office, keeping people safe across multiple locations.
Read More ›Allied Universal Announces Acquisition of Elite Tactical Security in Las Vegas
Allied Universal and MSA Security®, an Allied Universal company, announced the strategic expansion of services in the Las Vegas region with the acquisition of Elite Tactical Security Solutions. lite Tactical provides specialized security solutions to hospitality and entertainment clients throughout the Las Vegas area, including security and executive protection officers as well as explosives- and firearms-detection canine teams.
Read More ›Allegion Launches New Brand, Zentra, in the U.S. as a Seamless Access Solution for the Multifamily Property Market
Allegion Americas, introduced a new brand, Zentra, focused on access solutions for multifamily properties. Zentra’s integrated solutions (combining software, hardware and related services) – initially offered in the United States – will secure properties while enabling hassle-free access. Zentra’s suite of solutions provides simple, smart and secure property access.
Read More ›Oil and Gas Industry: Video Surveillance Systems
One of the biggest and most complicated commercial sectors in the world is the oil and gas sector. These organizations and their intricate facilities require ongoing monitoring to protect its workers, assets, and business processes. This industry has an expanding demand for cutting-edge video surveillance systems to improve its security posture due to the growing vulnerabilities of just such facilities.
Read More ›Qognify Becomes Part of Hexagon
Qognify announced that it is now part of Hexagon. Qognify joins the Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division of Hexagon, following the completion of its acquisition announced December 19, 2022. Qognify’s world-class video management software (Qognify VMS) and enterprise incident management platform (Situator) complement Hexagon’s broad technology portfolio including HxGN OnCall Dispatch in public safety and HxGN Connect in the smart cities and manufacturing sector
Read More ›Video Software Firm Milestone Systems Delivered Double-digit Growth in 2022, According to the Danish Company’s Newly Released Annual Report.
The Copenhagen-headquartered technology company recorded an all-time high annual net revenue of 1.5 billion Danish kroner (DKK), a 30% increase compared to 2021. Milestone reported a pre-tax profit of 11 million DKK in 2022. The company aims to more than double its 2021 revenue by 2026 as part of an ambitious growth strategy.
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