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Stadium Security: “Video Technology & Data Protection in Stadiums”

In its updated guidelines, the German Football Association (DFB) provides an extensive set of recommendations for using state-of-the-art video technology in stadiums. These have been drawn up with assistance from the Electro and Digital Industry Association (ZVEI). The new version of the practical guide, which was first published in 2013, takes account of technological progress and the latest developments concerning the legal framework. The guide was a collaboration between the Video Systems expert group at the ZVEI and Christian Delp and Gerhard Kißlinger, both of whom are the Stadium Officers at the DFB. One of the key reasons why the guidelines were revised was because of the EU General Data Protection­ Regulation (GDPR), which came into force in 2018. GIT SECURITY spoke to Fabian Stegmaier, Manager Safety & Security Technologies at ZVEI and Christian Delp, DFB Stadium Officer.

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Dieter Dallmeier on Data Protection, Ethics, Sustainability

These are the three most important matters that are currently being discussed worldwide – and they also influence the policies of many companies, such as Dallmeier Electronic: data protection, acting ethically, and sustainable and resource-conserving commerce and production. There are many sensitive questions arising from video surveillance technology with respect to the first two meta subjects. Matthias Erler from GIT SECURITY asked the founder and CEO of Dallmeier Electronic, Dieter Dallmeier, about these and other current topics.

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Assa Abloy: Security Specifications for Swedish Architectural Business

​​​​​​​Speed and accuracy are critical to finalizing door specifications in any complex architecture project. Working with Assa Abloy’s Openings Studio specification consultants helps Sweden’s TM Konsult to support customers of every size with clearer information. Collaboration speeds up the process and allows architects to focus on building design.

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“PRK” Type Retro-reflective Photoelectric Sensors

“Untouched since the ice age” is not a marketing slogan, but a fact – a real piece of the ice age that still exists­ today: When the ice melted, immense amounts of water drained away into the rock of the Swabian Alp ­mountains. The earth shifting in an unusual way then caused this reservoir to be sealed off approximately 400 ­meters below the outside world. Since then, heavy layers of impermeable stone have prevented rainwater from seeping through to the reservoir and have protected it from all the environmental influences of our time.

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NTT Opens New Office Embedded with Mobile ID Technology

NTT Research, part of NTT, recently inaugurated new offices in Sunnyvale, California to support its rapid growth and host the area’s diverse high-tech talent pipeline. The state-of-the-art technology complex features an exceptional integration of security, infrastructure, and operations solutions such as access control, modular turnstiles, visitor management, video analytics, climate and air quality monitoring and smart windows from renowned brands such as STid, Genetec, Splan, Mobotix Dormakaba and others.

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Leveraging the Power of AI

In June, Thomas Quante took over as president of the Bosch Building Technologies division. Before that, he has already been a board member for the division with responsibility for the international system integrator business as well as for the fire alarm systems business within the global product business. Prior to that, Thomas Quante was heading the communication systems business unit of Bosch Building Technologies in Burnsville, USA. Since 2019, he is also an appointed member of the managing board of directors of the ZVEI association. GIT SECURITY had the opportunity to talk to Thomas Quante about his start as CEO and the future of Bosch Building Technologies within the security industry.

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Smart Access Features at Your Door

In the world of IoT and with the rise of mobile and cloud applications, electronic lock manufacturers are facing constantly changing technical ­requirements for their products. Featuring a sleek design, Salto’s XS4 Original+ is a smart locking system delivering next-generation access control technology in a market-proven solution.

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Assa Abloy: Versatile Access Control for Flexible Workspaces

Following a change in employment practices created by the pandemic, many office-based employees now follow a hybrid schedule, working where they are needed or find convenient. The fast-growing use of flexible offices and co-working spaces is testament to this emerging trend. With employees coming and going as they please, a change in how security and access control are managed is an urgent but overlooked aspect many firms are just waking up to.

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BIM Partnership Between Assa Abloy and Assar Architects

​​​​​​​As the construction industry becomes ever more digitized, it is important that project information is shared not only quickly, but also accurately. Building Information Modelling, or BIM, is fast becoming the solution to deliver this, led by BIM innovators like Assar Architects.

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Back to Dubai

Intersec 2022 aims to build on the success they had in 2020 with an elevated new program uniting global and regional leaders as they explore solutions for the rapidly evolving challenges facing the industry. In addition to the exhibition and the conference, visitors will see Cybersecurity and technology take centre stage, along with some of the world’s best speakers in the UAE for the first time.

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How To Prevent Security Department Burnout

Today, the average security operator jumps between six different security applications, often trying to manage more than 20 system events and alarms at once. Learning the ins and outs of each system, remembering response protocols, and keeping each system maintained and cyber secure add to the mounting stress that security operators face today.

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Security made easy with AI

“Until recently, AI-powered security used to be reserved for enterprises and other large organizations with large budgets – but no longer. Now, small businesses can also harness the power of AI to improve your security, save time, and reduce costs – thanks to Hikvision’s AcuSense technology,” says Kevin You, Product Management Director at Hikvision.

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Addressing IoT Security Issues in Manufacturing Sites

Although the Internet of Things (IoT) has enjoyed explosive growth in recent times, it’s still a relatively recent concept. It is based around the idea of connecting any devices or objects that incorporate electronics, software or sensors, with the aim of collecting and exchanging data. Over the past few years, IoT has spread like wildfire, and shows little sign of slowing down. However, the component manufacturer Omron points out that this rapid increase in the number of devices or end points for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) also means that there is a correspondingly higher risk in terms of security.

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Managing Operational Technology (OT) Networks Remotely Without Introducing Intruders

In February 2021, an unidentified intruder gained access to the network systems of a US water treatment plant in Oldsmar, Florida, and briefly altered the chemical levels in the drinking water. Fortunately, an employee noticed the intrusion attempt and acted immediately. This incident sparked many discussions on the topic of cybersecurity in operational technology (OT) environments within the media and the industrial sector.

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Practical Check: Universal Safety Relay for Diagnostics and Information

Even in times of crisis, most machines in the German industry run in chord. And demands regarding productivity, flexibility and efficiency are constantly growing. For many mechanics, electricians or technicians on the factory floor, this means: if a machine switches off for safety reasons, the clock begins to tick. But restart does not always go smoothly.

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The Takeaway Lab: An All-In-One Device

Detecting hazardous substances in the smallest concentrations and measuring them precisely is a major challenge, and not only for industry. With the Dräger X-act 7000, carcinogens or other hazardous substances can be measured more quickly and precisely than ever before – in refineries, hospitals, in fire services or even in a space shuttle! Bettina Runge, Dräger Product Manager, explains in an interview with GIT SECURITY how an innovative measuring solution opens up new possibilities for customers’ measurement strategies.

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A Wireless IoT Platform for Security and Home Automation

Ksenia have introduced an advanced wireless alarm and automation control panel which is dedicated to the professional distribution market and designed for typically residential applications. The lares 4.0 wls 96 utilizes the 868 MHz band, is fully bidirectional and compatible with all Ksenia Security wls peripherals already on the market.

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