Beyond Security: How Unified Security Platforms Can Improve Efficiency, Security, and Compliance Management

Critical infrastructure systems, networks, and assets that our nation depends on must be kept operating to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of our communities. Yet protecting these facilities is becoming increasingly difficult. In many facilities, the scope of operations is expanding and regulations are changing, impacting established processes. Also, cyber and physical threats are becoming more frequent and complicated.

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How are SFP Modules Used with Industrial Network Switches?

In reviewing today’s industrial network switches, one of the features that stand out are built-in SFP slots accompanying the standard RJ45 ports. SFP is short for Small Form-factor Pluggable, and it’s been an industry workhorse for nearly two decades. As a standardized network interface, SFP technology enables switches with SFP module slots and ports to connect to network components, either optically or electrically, at distances up to 160km (99.4 miles).

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The U.S. NDAA And The Impact On Video Surveillance

A crucial piece of legislation that establishes the Department of Defense’s (DoD) budget and policies is the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of the United States. The DoD and other federal agencies’ use of video surveillance camera equipment is a crucial component of the NDAA. Concerns regarding the potential use of surveillance technology by foreign adversaries have risen in recent years.

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SALTO Systems Adds Area Leaders for West, Southeast, and Northeast North America

David Latreille, Joe Buist, Steve Burk

SALTO Systems has announced the appointment of three new area leaders for the West, Southeast, and Northeast regions of North America. The move comes as part of the organization’s decentralization initiative to enhance customer service, foster a culture of learning, and ensure sustainable growth.

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Bi-directional Integration of Gallagher Access Control Now Available for Qognify VMS

QoQognify VMS

Qognify, part of Hexagon and Gallagher announced the release of an integration between Qognify VMS and Gallagher access control. In a world of converging technology ecosystems, siloed solutions are no longer viable – this applies in particular to physical security, where only combined information enables a comprehensive assessment of a situation as well as an appropriate and timely response.

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Hakimo Raises $6M as Demand for Smarter Physical Security Increases

Hakimo's team

Hakimo announced $6 million in new funding led by Rocketship.vc, with participation from existing investors Neotribe Ventures, defy.vc and Firebolt Ventures as well as new investors Carrier Global Corporation, through its venture capital group, Carrier Ventures, and well-known physical security industry entrepreneur John L. Moss. Hakimo will use the capital to further accelerate product development and expand into new markets.

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Interface Shares Best Practices to Secure Mall-Based Retailers

https://www.rila.org/conferences/retail-asset-protection-conference

Interface Systems and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses will join forces with Helzberg Diamonds, Signet Jewelers, and Brookfield Properties to conduct an educational session titled “Securing Mall-Based Retailers – Best Practices & Partnerships” at the upcoming RILA Retail Asset Protection Conference.

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Vanco and Tenmat Partner on Fire-Rated Speaker Enclosures

Vanco announces a distribution partnership with Tenmat. Dealers can now access advanced fire-rated enclosures for use with speakers and lighting fixtures through any Vanco distributor. When installing anything in a fire-rated ceiling, integrators must take steps to prevent the spread of flame through the aperture.

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Altronix Adds ProdataKey Red™ to Growing Access & Power Integration Portfolio

The Trove2PD2 series

Altronix once again joins forces with ProdataKey (PDK), manufacturer of the leading cloud access control platform, to offer a new access and power integration solution. The Trove2PD2 series allows security professionals to easily integrate Altronix power distribution with PDK Red™ access controllers and accessories.

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Aiphone Launches IX Series Kit, a Complete Preprogrammed Video Intercom System

IX Series kit

Aiphone announce the addition of its IX Series kit. The kit is a preprogrammed box set complete with a video intercom system that is ready to install right out of the box. The recently-introduced IXS-HBDV includes a video door station, a video master station, PoE switch, and a USB drive with instructions and videos on how to install the system.

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Small Business Utilizes VIVOTEK’s VORTEX VSaaS Cloud Solution

When a small business simply does not have the time nor desire to deal with complicated security systems that are often more than what is required for a specific purpose, especially when the manager is not on site, the choices to protect its property becomes somewhat limited. So goes Jefferson, Iowa-based Sloan Plumbing, Heating & AC, a leader in the Central Iowa market since 1979.

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Xtract One Selected to Secure Entrances at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Home of the Memphis Showboats

Xtract One Technologies announced its SmartGateway patron screening solution was selected by Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, a 58,000-capacity stadium in Memphis, Tennessee, to secure entrances for its live events. The property is owned by the City of Memphis and is managed by global sports and entertainment company Oak View Group (OVG), which announced a strategic partnership with Xtract One in October 2022.

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Vpod and Vector Flow Form Strategic Partnership, Bringing Innovative Workforce Management Solutions to Contemporary Workspaces

New Partnership

Vector Flow announced a new partnership with Vpod Solutions, a visionary of human-centric workplace technologies and consultancy. This partnership effectively reimagines workforce management processes and experiences for banking, corporate real estate, pharma, and more. This new partnership specifically sees Vpod’s Vgreet Virtual Reception Kiosk brought to life with Vector Flow’s Physical Workforce and Identity Management platform.

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Avalor Emerges from Stealth with $30M to Make Sense of Security Data

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.

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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.

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VIVOTEK Creates International Smart Security Solution for Chi-Hai Cultural Park in Taiwan

Chi-Hai Cultural Park

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.

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Smart Cities and Security.World

SAFE CITY

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.

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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.

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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.

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