Management

Wiley Industry Days Review

Meeting people digitally, exchanging ideas, making contacts, doing business – this was once again the experience at WIN>DAYS 2021 from 7 to 9 June.

Milestone Systems welcomes new Chief Marketing Officer

Milestone Systems announced the appointment of Christina Molt Wengel as the new Chief Marketing Officer responsible for Global Marketing, as per September 15, 2021.

Hikvision announces 2021 first half-year financial results

Hikvision has announced its financial results for the first half of 2021. During the reporting period, Hikvision generated a revenue of RMB 33.90 billion (around 4.418 billion €) with a year-over-year (YoY) growth of 39.68%.

New Omdia report recognises Genetec as fastest growing access control software provider in the world

Company credits growth to increasing market demand for open and unified security solutions

AEOS achieves CPNI approval

AEOS, the physical access control system developed by Nedap, now has an extra seal of approval - CPNI certification.

Hikvision announces Hik-ProConnect integration with Sentinel Software

Hikvision announced its collaboration with Monitor Computer Systems, Ltd. to integrate its Hik-ProConnect framework with Sentinel Software.

Panasonic to transfer its Security & Industrial Medical Vision Businesses into a new company ‘I-PRO EMEA’

Panasonic Europe B.V. and Panasonic System Communications Company Europe (PSCEU) today announced the transfer of its European Security and Industrial Medical Vision (IMV) businesses, currently part of PSCEU, into a newly founded independent company, i-PRO EMEA B.V. (i-PRO EMEA). The new company will formally start its operations from 1 October 2021, and will be part of the Japan-based Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Co., Ltd. (PIPS).

Milestone Systems promotes Dr. Barry Norton to Vice President of Research

As of July 1, 2021, Milestone Systems promoted Dr. Barry Norton to Vice President of Research.

Qognify joins Nvidia Metropolis Partner Program

Qognify today announced it has joined Nvidia Metropolis, a program designed to nurture and bring to market a new generation of applications and solutions that make the world’s most important spaces and operations safer and more efficient with advancements in AI vision.

Hikvision launches integrated, cloud-based access and attendance solution

Hikvision launched its new cloud-based and fully integrated access and attendance solution for SMB and enterprise users. Built with an intuitive user interface, the new solution provides sophisticated, multi-site access control and time and attendance management that centralize and simplify HR operations, and enhance the employee experience.

Securitas delivers managed security services to Lynk & Co

Securitas will provide security services in six major European markets to Lynk & Co, a mobility brand offering month-to-month mobility services. The multi-year contract includes Securitas’ access control, alarm, remote video, and training offerings. Securitas’ services will be delivered using a fully managed and globally scalable model.

Senstar receives Lenel S2 certification

Perimeter intrusion detection sensors now interface with the latest versions of LenelS2’s OnGuard

AI is not just for high-end video surveillance

Uri Guterman, Head of Product & Marketing for Hanwha Techwin Europe, explains why Deep Learning AI is no longer an emerging technology which is only suitable for high security or mission critical video surveillance cameras

Physical Security Platform now integrated with C•Cure 9000 from Johnson Controls

Vector Flow announces integration with the Tyco Software House C•Cure 9000 security and event management solution from Johnson Controls.

Milestone Systems welcomes Bill Rainey as new VP for Channel Sales Strategy

With the appointment of Bill Rainey, former Director for Worldwide Partner Sales Strategy at Hewlett Packard (HP), Milestone Systems will empower its partner community.

Upgraded Axis Live Privacy Shield now license-free

Axis Communications announces that its upgraded edge-based dynamic privacy masking application, Axis Live Privacy Shield, is now license-free.

Onvif Hosts 23rd Virtual Developers’ Plugfest

Onvif in April hosted its 23rd Onvif Developers’ Plugfest, and second virtual event, testing implementations of six Onvif profiles as well as two profile release candidates for access control and metadata.

Wireless Ethernet Solution

ComNet, a US-based manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment has introduced its Generation 4 line of Netwave wireless products that offer greater performance and increased stability.

Tyco Kantech launches updated EntraPass security management software

Intrusion support, mobile and cybersecurity applications are strenghtened in latest version of EntraPass software

The Risks of a Globalized World

Dr. Anja Opitz is responsible for the “International Politics and Security Policy” department at the Academy for Political Education in Tutzing, Germany. She conceives and leads symposiums, expert forums or seminars that are held for various disseminators – currently, for example, a seminar on the strategy ability of the German Bundeswehr in the context of the global security architecture. The Academy aims to bring science and practice together – so Opitz also concerns herself with research into the nexus between health and ­security as well as with the European security and defense policy. She is also President of the Global Health Security Alliance (GloHSA). Matthias Erler from GIT SECURITY spoke with ­Dr. Anja Opitz.

ACRE acquires Dublin, Ireland based Time Data Security

ACRE announced the acquisition of TDS (Time Data Security) based in Dublin, Ireland.

Onvif Reaches 20,000 Conformant Products

Onvif announces that there are now more than 20,000 Onvif profile conformant security products.

Panasonic i-Pro Partners with Genetec

Panasonic i-Pro Sensing Solutions Corporation of America is partnering with Genetec to offer a cloud-based digital evidence management system (DEMS) for law enforcement customers.

Keeping track with AI

Uri Guterman, Head of Product & Marketing for Hanwha Techwin Europe, explains how busy control room operators are now able to take advantage of AI technology to help them more effectively keep track of anyone they suspect may be involved in anti-social, criminal or terrorist activity

Is your physical access control system cybersecure?

Today, physical security is about so much more than locks and bolts. Many modern physical access control systems are IP-based, powered by smart software and able to process large quantities of data. This provides more functionality, flexibility, scalability and opportunities for integration. It also means they’re part of your IT network, so it’s essential they’re protected and upgraded – just like your other IT systems.

Vanderbilt International Becomes the 50th Dahua ECO Partner

Dahua Technology is pleased to announce that Vanderbilt International has become the 50th member of its technology partner program. Vanderbilt International´s ACTpro solution brings expertise to the Dahua ECO Partner Program and takes access control to the next level with video surveillance integration. Both companies look forward to enhance their partnership and explore future developments together.

Will Distributed Identity Ever Be Intelligible to the Average Citizen?

EEMA takes advantage of its global network of world-leading experts to launch mew EEMA Intelligence Report research initiative

Winkhaus: Controlling and Communicating with Smart Windows

The increasing need for security among the population demands solutions for the external security of buildings. Winkhaus offers technologies for reliable window monitoring. These can take over important tasks in the smart home system of the house and are therefore the appropriate solution for a second current trend: intelligent building control.

The Open Security & Safety Alliance joins Euralarm

The Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA) announced it has joined Euralarm, the association of European manufacturers, installers and service providers from the electronic fire safety and security industry.

Top physical security trends for 2021

Here is what Genetec experts believe will be the top physical security trends in 2021.

Vienna Headquarter for Genetec

Genetec announced the opening of its 16th global office in Vienna, Austria.

Mayflex Launches 2021 Campaign

Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, is launching a new campaign that will run throughout 2021 and focus on the strapline ‘Your Trusted Partner for Security Solutions’ highlighting the excellent service and support that Mayflex can provide with regards to security solutions.

LenelS2 Integration with Seek Thermal’s Contactless Thermal Imaging System to Support Healthy Buildings

Master Of Observation: A conversation with Dieter Dallmeier

When you think about video technology from Dallmeier, you first of all think of the multifocal technology of the ‘Panomera’ cameras. Very large areas and views can be covered by this technology with comparatively few cameras – and it is a significant contributor to the success of Dallmeier. The cameras and ­recording systems as well as all the relevant software elements are manufactured in Regensburg, Germany. GIT SECURITY spoke with the company’s founder and its CEO, Dieter Dallmeier.

Qognify launches the Control Room Update (R16) of its Cayuga VMS

Qognify announced the launch of the Cayuga R16 video management system (VMS).