
Salto acquires Cognitec Systems
Salto Systems has acquired Cognitec Systems, a developer of automatic face recognition technology.

Salto Systems has acquired Cognitec Systems, a developer of automatic face recognition technology.

Messe Frankfurt Middle East (MFME) is to co-locate two of its leading exhibitions in Dubai to capitalise on visitor and exhibitor synergies.

PureTech Systems announced the successful integration of the OWL GroundAware GA1360 2D digital multibeam forming radar system with the PureActiv Rapid-Deploy Autonomous Perimeter Surveillance System (R-DAPSS).

Has the growth in working from home outpaced our ability to keep a home office environment secure? Hybrid working — combining working from home with on-site attendance — grew steadily in the decade up to 2019. It is now here to stay. However, many repurposed domestic spaces are not equipped with the security or privacy working from home requires.

ComNet Products from Acre announced its next generation of Razberi video management products.

STid’s Architect Blue series have been certified to meet the Security Industry Association (SIA) Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) standard for access control security, the Company announced today. SIA OSDP Verified is a comprehensive, third-party testing program to ensure products meet the stringent global standard established by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

Jon Könz, President of Euralarm, has been selected as a member of the CEN-CENELEC Industry Advisory Forum. The Industry Advisory Forum consists of 18 members who were selected, based on their particular experience and knowledge in the identified CEN-CENELEC Strategy 2030 areas and European Industrial Ecosystems.

The latest eBook from Idis explores the vital role of video technology in creating safer, more welcoming learning environments – and it gives advice to users on not paying too much for their technology.

Messe Frankfurt Middle East, the regional subsidiary of Messe Frankfurt, is to co-locate two of its leading exhibitions in Dubai to capitalize on visitor and exhibitor synergies: Light Middle East and Intelligent Building Middle East, the region’s premier dual exhibition, conference and awards for lighting, design and technology; and Intersec, the world-leading emergency services, security and safety event, will now run side-by-side at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 17-19 January 2023.

Digital Barriers has announced a new contract with Bogota’s Police force to provide its BW600 body worn cameras for use on the city’s mass transportation system.

An access control system is familiar technology to organizations of every size. Access control may operate as standalone electronic locking. It can also integrate with complementary business systems such as HVAC, time-and-attendance, in-house payments and more. What many businesses may not know is that, by restricting their access system with wires, they are not using its full potential, says Assa Abloy.

Senstar has announced it has opened a software development branch in Timisoara, Romania. A team of highly skilled developers and quality assurance specialists will focus on advancing Senstar’s software solution portfolio.

Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, Ajax Systems does not sit idly by, waiting for peace. Instead, the company is doing everything necessary to ensure the protection and safety of its people, business and supplies to partners.

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi has announced its forthcoming appearance at ISC West (International Security Conference & Exposition), which takes place at the Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, USA from 22nd-25th March 2022.

A college in Northern Ireland has benefitted from a donation of high quality video surveillance equipment from Dahua Technology.

Commend Americas announced that it has completed its integration with SureView Systems to enable global organizations to unify audio and video in order to improve security response.

Bosch Building Technologies has installed a digital public address and voice alarm system at Telford Shopping Centre in the United Kingdom. On 25 acres of commercial space, the IP-based Praesensa system from Bosch now provides music, announcements, and emergency alerts for retail stores, restaurants, as well as hotels and a cinema.

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi has announced its appearance at The Security Event, the major UK commercial, enterprise and domestic security event which takes place from 5th-7thApril at the NEC Birmingham.

The life-safety systems manufacturer C-Tec is exhibiting at The Fire Safety Event 2022. Taking place at Birmingham’s NEC on 5-7 April, the show will feature free CPD-accredited educational seminars, 120+ exhibitors and the fire industry’s latest products, services and technology.

With the wider industry facing component shortages and rising prices, i-Pro has introduced a new quick delivery service and confirmed that prices will remain unchanged for all i-Pro camera line-ups – underlining its commitment to be the trusted next generation partner for the security industry. In response to customer demand for more flexibility in installation, the company has also added its first i-Pro branded black security camera models.

The Extinguishing Section of Euralarm has published a guidance document on Integrated fire protection solutions for lithium-ion batteries. This new guideline provides information on the issues related to the use of lithium-ion batteries, how fires start in batteries and on how they may be detected, controlled, suppressed and extinguished. It also provides guidance on post fire management. Excluded from the scope are explosion and ventilation issues.

David Moser has been appointed as Senior Vice President & Head of Digital Access Solutions EMEIA. He succeeds Stephanie Ordan in the post, who became Executive Vice President & Head of Assa Abloy Global Solutions late in 2021.

By the initiative of stfalcon.com, supported by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, Ajax Systems has launched the Air Alert app, already available in Google Play Market and AppStore.

R3 Solutions and Conductix-Wampfler are becoming partners. As part of the strategic partnership, the companies are merging their know-how and announcing the development of an advanced real-time networking solution in 2022.

Genetec recently shared the results of its state of the industry report. Based on insights from over 2,000 physical security leaders from around the world, the report looks at how the role of physical security continued to evolve in 2021 as organisations adapted to changing conditions.

The Asia Video Industry Association has appointed Matthew Cheetham as General Manager of the Coalition Against Piracy, or CAP, with immediate effect.

The French specialist in secure contactless identification solutions, STid, has announced a record annual revenue growth of +50 %, where the average growth of business in Europe is around 6.5 %.

Teleste Corporation announced that it has acquired Ermetris, the Italian company specialized in rail electronics and related services.

Suprema hosted its 2022 virtual global partner summit event on January 11 for partners from more than 80 countries.

Echo has announced it is now supporting almost 200,000 Intruder and Hold-Up Alarm systems on police response with URNs, or Unique Reference Numbers.

HID Global has outlined what it considers the important trends that are set to reshape the security industry in 2022 and beyond: supply chain issues, sustainability, SaaS-delivered identities, digital IDs, future of work, contactless biometrics and data science.

The continuing modernization of Middle East banking is leading to increased video upgrade opportunities for systems integrators, in the region’s finance sector and beyond, according to the latest market-focus eBook from Idis.

To reap the benefits of connected security, businesses need technologies which are primed and ready to work seamlessly with each other. In a recent survey of security professionals, over 90 percent noted the critical importance of integration across building management functions. But what exactly are the benefits — and how can organizations deploy effective strategies to realize them, even with a limited budget?

Founded by former Apple engineers, Instrumental is a manufacturing optimization platform that proactively identifies issues in real-time as they appear on the assembly line.

Henning Sandfort, CEO Building Products at Siemens Smart Infrastructure views digitalization as a door opener to bringing more intelligence to literally any building.