Mobile access is changing the way we manage buildings and their security. The smartphone becomes a mobile key just as easily as a payment card or a map. A device which users are already carrying can unlock buildings or rooms, across one or multiple sites, securely and at a lower cost to the business than standard credentials.
Intersec has strengthened its leadership team appointing expert industry veteran Alex Nicholl as Intersec Exhibition Head.
Staff and school administrators can relax when they know private rooms and equipment stores are properly secured. Currently many teachers must carry around cumbersome keys to ensure pupils do not enter rooms which could put themselves or valuable school equipment at risk.
Euralarm recently released a Position Paper on the EC proposal for a Regulation on Artificial Intelligence. The Position Paper follows some informal discussions with DG Connect and contains proposals on several articles in the Regulation on Artificial Intelligence. Following the release of the Position Paper Euralarm spoke to Gabriele Mazzini, lawyer of DG Connect and in the lead for the proposal.
Optex has specified and installed its compact and intelligent Redscan RLS-2020 LiDAR laser sensors at the new luxury five-star Londoner hotel in Leicester Square.
Idis end-to-end video is protecting a new, purpose-built visitor centre at Canterbury Cathedral, part of a £25 million renovation project transforming one of the UK’s most important UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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.
In suburban gardens or a castle portcullis, a gate only works when it is properly closed. Leaving it open instantly creates a security risk. A Vertical Gate Closer shuts almost any gate tight automatically, at residential or commercial properties. It removes any chance for human error. Plus, with advanced 3D Cam-Motion technology on the inside, it ensures everyone can open and close the gate effortlessly.
Euralarm, representing the fire safety and security industry, has launched a new logo and website.
Fujifilm will be exhibiting at the Milipol Paris show from October 19 to 22, 2021. Along with the company’s professional binoculars, the new high-performance surveillance camera SX801 will be the highlight of the booth.
Cloud-based video surveillance specialist Cloudview has made three new appointments to strengthen its sales operation.
Eagle Eye Networks adds additional artificial intelligence technology, engineering talent, and new regional office in India.
Traka has debuted at the long-awaited Security Event, presenting its bespoke solutions and latest innovative technical development, along with its integration capability with leading access control providers.
Intersec will mark its return in 2022 with an elevated new program uniting global and regional leaders as they explore solutions for the rapidly evolving challenges facing the industry. Additions to the event will see Cybersecurity and technology take centre stage, along with some of the world’s best speakers in the UAE for the first time.
Programmable keys put the powerful features of electronic access control into a convenient technology. They have the advantages of traditional lock-and-key security: familiar and user-friendly. But they have evolved.
Elara R-Series Radars and Triton FH-Series Cameras improve intruder tracking, geolocation and alerts for faster threat detection.
Held under patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the 23rd edition will feature an expanded three-day conference with a focus on cybersecurity and will host elite international experts speaking in the region for first time.
With 4,500 card readers across 55 university buildings, Aalborg University in Denmark is G4S’s biggest integrated access control implementation in Europe.
Security & Safety Things is announcing that it has rebranded to Azena, a new brand name that underscores the company’s corporate growth and leading-edge smart camera platform and positions it for the next chapter in its ambitious plans for redefining video analytics.
Protecting over 700,000 buildings globally with powerful and intuitive security solutions that empower protectors, Stanley Security continues to lead with innovation and technology For Those Who Make the World. Here’s a highlight of what’s new at Stanley Security:
With a distributed edge architecture the Illustra Pro Gen4 is a powerful, yet cost effective solution which seamlessly integrates into OpenBlue, the dynamic platform for connected, safe and sustainable building solutions from Johnson Controls.
Axis Communications announces the 8th generation of its custom-designed system-on-chip (SoC) made for network video.
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.
When renovation is required, many multi-family housing organizations also take the opportunity to upgrade door security. Managing multiple units and regular tenancy changes with mechanical lock-and-key technology is time-consuming and inefficient. It can also create security vulnerabilities when keys are lost. An easier, electronic solution without wires or batteries can save management time and money.
Smart Building Certification, a certifying organization dedicated to creating smarter, more efficient buildings, announced that Eagle Eye Networks and Brivo are the first physical security companies to go through the Smart Solution Certification.
The Gunnebo Group CEO Stefan Syrèn has together with the Board of Directors appointed Sacha de la Noë as new President of Gunnebo Entrance Control. Sacha de la Noë will take up the position from early October. He succeeds Robert Hermans, who left the Group in May.
Paying particular attention to technological innovations and with a strong desire to improve the quality of its equipment, Automatic Systems has incorporated the Diras technology into its latest pedestrian products: SlimLane security entrance lanes and FirstLane security turnstiles. This highly advanced technology makes Automatic Systems products the best in class for electronic detection.
The need for Perimeter Protection is commonly seen in many industries and living scenarios. To establish the most successful perimeter protection, users may need these tips and tricks for smooth installation.
Zenitel continues its EMEA growth and announces a new Center of Excellence (CoE) in the Safety & Security market in the EMEA region.
Salto Systems has launched a newly-redesigned website that offers detailed product information, enhanced industry vertical focus, and covers the latest technology and electronic advances for Salto platforms, technology, and services.
Traka’s Medication Distribution Lockers created in partnership has won two national awards in the prominent Patient Experience Network (PEN) Best Practice Awards 2021.
In Mariupol (Ukraine), 51,000 children attend schools and kindergartens. This is a huge infrastructure, more than a hundred buildings for children and staff. Until recently, they were protected by guards with no specialized training.
Martyn‘s Law, more officially known as the Protect Duty legislation, is a proposed piece of legislation that is being backed by the UK government to improve the safety and security of public venues and spaces. There are estimated to be about 650,000 crowded places in the UK, of which only about 0.2% are prioritized to receive direct support from the state’s network of counter-terrorism experts. It should apply to any place or space to which the public have access. Evacuation procedures and planning are likely to form a key part of these proposals.
The ÜLock B locks from Südmetall provide security on both sides of the door – to protect human lives and valuables: there is always an escape route guaranteed by the panic function in the direction of escape. And the self-locking function ensures that the door is otherwise always locked. The lock has no parts that can be attacked from outside as the electronics are completely enclosed within the lock housing, and the lock itself has a high resistance to mechanical manipulation. The best possible encryption is used for data transmission between lock, RFID card and RFID reader – that ensures optimum protection against break-ins. Access control administration is through the license-free ÜManagement 2.0 software.
Boon Edam announced that they will be moving to a fully digital participation in the 2021 Global Security Exchange (GSX) conference taking place September 27 to 29 in Orlando, Florida.
