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01.08.2023 • Topstories • Security

Is a Complete Smart City Possible Now?

The last time you read Aldous Huxley’s ‘Brave New World’ was probably quite a while ago. Thought-provoking, frightening, visionary … whichever you think apply, the substance of this classic science-fiction work is about a society under total surveillance, with every move foreseen, catered for, and controlled. The general public do not even have to think for themselves anymore, and safety and security are of course taken for granted. Smart cities in 2023 are not so intrusive and all-inclusive … yet. What they can do is the subject of this GIT SECURITY special focus article.

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27.07.2023 • Topstories • Fire Protection

Early Warning Fire Protection with Heat Sensors for Conveyor Applications

Many goods carried on conveyor systems are highly combustible with the power to ignite. Black and brown coal, biomass, industrial confetti, sulphur and recycling products are all examples of goods that can pose a fire risk during transportation. If they do ignite and the conveyor has no fire protection measures in place, then the fire can quickly spread to holding hoppers, blending, crushing or other processing areas of the plant to become a potentially major incident with catastrophic fire damage and substantial consequential losses. Transit sensors for heat detection are a good option in detecting fires in areas with sudden peaks of temperature can lead to explosions and deflagration.

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12.07.2023 • Topstories • Security

Ksenia Security: New Strategy

The vision and mission of a company are much more than just slogans used for marketing purposes: they represent the essence of the corporate identity, the basis on which the entire strategy is built, and the set of values that distinguish it from its competitors.

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27.06.2023 • Topstories • Security

Continuity and Further Growth: In Conversation with Thomas Dallmeier

Thomas Dallmeier was a member of the board of directors years before he took over from his father Dieter Dallmeier as CEO, and has been heavily involved in strategic company decisions of the family-run business. GIT SECURITY spoke with Thomas Dallmeier, amongst other matters about succession and continuity, about globalization and the ‘Made in Germany’ motto, about partnerships and growth plans as well as about clouds and new projects.

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19.06.2023 • Topstories • Security

Assa Abloy's Code Handle: The Easy, Digital, Keyless Locking Solution for Medical Practices

​​​​​​​Even in the busiest dental or doctors’ practice, there is a simple way to give patients privacy, protect medical equipment and keep personal belongings safe: a Code Handle Door Lock. This simple, secure door handle with inbuilt digital PINpad is easy to fit and straightforward to use — with no need for specialists or software. It’s the perfect security solution for waiting rooms and medicine rooms, drug stores, consulting rooms and staff rooms.

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06.06.2023 • Topstories • Security

Security Solutions for Airports 2023

Climate activists belonging to the “Last Generation” group succeeded in gaining access to the apron of both the new Berlin airport and also the airport in Munich, and then glueing themselves to the tarmac. These serious security breaches caused chaos for thousands of people, with the consequences lasting several days while causing significant direct and indirect costs for passengers, airline companies and their suppliers, as well as the airport operators themselves. Just when we thought we had perimeter security covered, these troublemakers – very easily – proved us wrong, so GIT SECURITY has taken a quick look at some of the latest technology available to help keep airports secure, inside and outside.

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01.06.2023 • Topstories • Security

Sensor and Information Management Systems for the Protection of Infrastructure and Assets

The complete protection of critical infrastructure, in particular in the energy and supply sector, has been a mainstay of Senstar for many years, a provider of integrated security solutions that include video technology, access control and sensors for perimeter protection. GIT SECURITY spoke with the new CEO of Senstar GmbH Michael Rumpf and Head of Sales John Rosenbusch about the company’s strategy for the near future – among other things also the continuation of the organic growth and expansion of their partner network.

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31.05.2023 • Topstories • Security

Threats to and the Protection of Critical Infrastructure

The predicted lack of sufficient energy caused by the interruption of gas supplied from Russia, the drastic price increase of certain raw materials and, above all, the attacks on the Nordstream 1 and 2 pipelines, as well as the attacks on the German railway network, have raised public awareness and that of politics, commerce and the media of just how critical and threatened critical infrastructure is (KRITIS). Highlighting the complexity of KRITIS, the strategy, options and limits of its protection, as well as the necessity of emergency planning, is the aim of this article by Reinhard Rupprecht, Ministerial Director (retired).

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10.05.2023 • Topstories • Management

Security Management Best Practice

In an interview last January, we introduced Gretsch-Unitas and BKS, including a closer look at the role of the Gemos building and security management system. GIT SECURITY has now spoken again with Fedja Vehabovic, Head of Sales for international business at BKS, about the new Gemos 5, the company’s centerpiece in the security management sector.

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10.05.2023 • Topstories • Security

Bosch: Artificial Intelligence in Building Control

The digitalization of buildings of all sizes promises to deliver significant benefits for their owners, operators, and the individual users. It already made the automation of system controls possible using smart technology a long time ago – but when confronted by increasing complexity, artificial intelligence makes its welcome appearance. First of all, you build a digital twin of the building, such as Bosch Building Technologies does. This provides the most transparent view of all the elements of the building’s technology – and shows their most efficient way of working together. GIT SECURITY spoke about the subject with Andreas Mauer, Chief Architect at Bosch Building Technologies.

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05.05.2023 • Topstories • Security

The Role of Access Control in Making Work More Flexible

A recent Future Forum survey found that 58 % of knowledge workers already follow a hybrid work pattern: “Flexibility is the expectation – and increasingly the norm,” the report concludes. Further growth in flexible working is a certainty. These changing work patterns make flexibility in security even more critical. Choosing the right access control solution makes a big difference.

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03.05.2023 • Topstories • Security

Mobile Access Explained by Experts

In our special focus, we ask three questions to four experts, Joachim Mahlstedt, Assa Abloy, Clément Menviel, STid, Borja Ganzarain, Salto Systems, and Sanjit Bardhan, HID, about mobile access control solutions, its benefits an application scenarios.

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06.04.2023 • Topstories • Security

Five Ways Building Projects Benefit From Working With Assa Abloy

​​​​​​​The digitalization of building design and construction presents challenges and major opportunities. The need to manage and marshal project information is much greater than in the “analogue” world. Yet if done right, a shift to digital processes can save money and time, and end with a greener, more usable building. However, to fully realize these benefits, many projects are missing a key ingredient: expertise.

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The Bosch subsidiary Protec has equipped the entire grounds of Westminster Palace with fire and voice alarm technology.