Boon Edam hosted the Secured Entry Symposium this past Wednesday, October 25th, at the company’s new Technology Center in Raleigh, NC. The event included exclusive training opportunities from event sponsors ASSA Abloy, LifeSafety Power, and Motorola Solutions, as well as demonstrations of Boon Edam’s latest secured entry solutions, followed by a networking cocktail reception.
Read More ›
Last year, retail stores in the U.S. lost an estimated $86.6 billion USD to theft. According to the same report from the National Retail Federation, that number is projected to increase to over $115 billion by 2025. Loss prevention is always top of mind for retailers. However, of growing concern is organized retail crime, which is increasing at an alarming rate. Brick-and-mortar retailers, many of which are already struggling, are now facing increased exposure.
Read More ›
i-PRO announced the release of its i-PRO NX Recorder Series of professional network video recorders (NVRs), a high-capacity, secure recording solution featuring remote monitoring and no yearly licensing requirements. Designed for medium-size businesses that require serverless simplicity and cost-effective installation and maintenance, the NX Recorder series provides flexibility channel expansion and offers connectivity with a wide range of camera brands. The i-PRO NX Recorder Series includes three different models and an additional extension unit for flexible, stable, and secure operation.
Read More ›
In recent years, the security industry has undergone a significant transformation. It has begun to blend automated security systems with professionally trained security personnel to provide comprehensive protection for companies and their employees. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the transition and forced a shift towards remote work and reduced headcounts—bringing the need for cost-effective security solutions to enhance human surveillance.
Read More ›
Hutchison Drei Austria GmbH, is now operating the nationwide LoRaWAN network in Austria, powered by Actility. Drei is part of CK Hutchison Holdings Limited, a telecommunications group present in six European markets, Hong Kong and Macau and totaling over 176 million registered customers worldwide. Drei has selected Actility’s flagship carrier-grade IoT network server and platform ThingPark™ Wireless to operate the national LoRaWAN network in Austria.
Read More ›
Genetec announced that the Mesa, Arizona Police Department (MPD) has launched a state-of-the-art real-time crime center (RTCC) based on Genetec™ Security Center, Genetec Citigraf™, and Genetec Clearance™. Within the first 12 months of the opening of the RTCC, the MPD solved more than 930 felony and 640 misdemeanor cases and recovered over 268 stolen vehicles while expediting their emergency response, improving situational awareness, and building collaboration in the community of its 550,000 residents.
Read More ›
Emerson announced the Appleton™ HEX LED Series of egress lighting comprised of a selection of exit and emergency exit signs, exit sign/emergency lighting combination systems, and lamps-only emergency lighting systems, with emergency models featuring 90-minute battery backup as required by OSHA, NFPA, and the NEC. During an evacuation, the rugged lighting systems deliver lifesaving illumination in hostile industrial environments, such as oil refineries, Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) plants, chemical processing areas, and water and wastewater treatment facilities, enabling employees to escape safely from danger.
Read More ›
Allegion will be exhibiting and demonstrating mobile credentials and access control solutions at the CBORD User Group Conference (booth #309), an annual event where CBORD customers network, learn and share ideas. As the platinum sponsor of the conference, Allegion is the official mobile credential provider at this event, giving attendees the unique opportunity to engage with and experience the conference using Allegion’s mobile credential in their Apple or Google Wallets.
Read More ›
According to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) latest National Retail Security Survey, retail crime represented $112.1 billion in losses in 2022. To bring attention to this crucial issue, October 26 has been designated as ‘Fight Retail Crime Day’. In support of the NRF’s initiative, Interface Systems offers retailers best practices to fight retail crime. As retail crime continues to evolve in scope and sophistication, so do retailers’ prevention efforts. When asked about resource allocation to address today’s risks, over half (53%) of NRF survey respondents said they have increased their technology and software solution budgets in the past year.
Read More ›
Teledyne FLIR announce a partnership with REP Marketing Solutions (REPMS). As a manufacturers’ representative, REPMS will now offer FLIR’s multi-layered physical security solutions to customers throughout the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. Founded in 2010, REPMS is a group of technically proficient professionals from all segments of the security industry, including distribution, corporate end-user IT help desk, project management, systems integration and product design. Working through a network of authorized dealers and distributors, REPMS provides complete pre-sale and post-sale technical assistance, product demonstration and training and sales support.
Read More ›
acre security announced its latest hardware and software solutions, SPCevo and SPC Connect 4.0, which will be prominently featured at this week’s SECTECH Security Event in Sweden. SPCevo represents the next evolution in acre security’s intrusion detection line of controllers, offering improved performance, higher powered power supplies, and auxiliary power distribution. In addition, existing SPC controllers can be easily migrated to the new SPCevo series.
Read More ›
Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer TDSi announces an update to its GARDiS Web Embedded Access Control System, which now includes up to 12 Doors as standard thanks to a firmware update. Firmware version 3.9 now enables the inclusion of 12 doors (up from eight previously) without the need for a license dongle, while only one dongle is now required from 12 doors up to the control unit’s maximum of 44 doors.
Read More ›
As October brings cybersecurity awareness month into the spotlight, new research conducted by Genetec reveals that cybersecurity remains a key concern for physical security experts. Based on insights from over 5,500 physical security leaders from around the world, the research shows that while organizations are putting in place new processes to protect themselves, the level of concern about potential cyber threats continues to increase.
Read More ›
Actility unveils its strategic initiative to deepen its footprint in the rapidly burgeoning Middle East IoT market, recognizing the pivotal role of LPWAN IoT deployments in this key region. IoT in the Middle East is witnessing an impressive trajectory. According to Business Market Insights, the Middle East & Africa IoT market is expected to grow from US$ 43.99 billion in 2023 to US$ 241.65 billion by 2030
Read More ›
Urban Outfitters announced a partnership with Brivo to modernize its physical security systems. Brivo is the global leader of cloud-based access control and smart building technologies. Known for whimsical products and distinctive store designs, URBN has over 562 stores and 23,000 employees across North America.
Read More ›
Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce its entry into the Latin American (LATAM) market. The new regional sales manager, William Mejia, will oversee sales of Camden products to the entire LATAM region, including Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. He will also be providing first-level customer support in both Spanish and English.
Read More ›
Altronix announces its new NetWay3024P compact PoE adapter. The NetWay3024P utilizes a PoE+ input, to provide simultaneous 24VDC and PoE/PoE+ over a single structured cable to a wide range of devices including PoE cameras, external microphones, sensors, control boards, switching equipment, and more.
Read More ›
NCL (Northern Coalfields Limited), a flagship subsidiary of Coal India and a significant contributor to the nation’s coal production and electricity generation, has taken a monumental step in ensuring the safety of its mine workers. The company has successfully deployed an avant-garde IoT worker safety solution, “Suraksha Kavach” (Safety Guard), in collaboration with Syook, Abeeway, and Actility.
Read More ›
Teledyne FLIR announced the Lepton UW, the world’s first micro-thermal camera module with an ultrawide 160-degree field of view (FOV) that is small enough to fit on the tip of a finger. The new ultra-wide module provides unbeatable size, weight, and performance for applications requiring a wide field of view, including fire detection, process monitoring, and people counting.
Read More ›
