Michael Hirsch New Head of the Fire Business Unit at Bosch Building Technologies
Michael Hirsch, 40, has taken over as Vice President of the Fire business unit in the Bosch Building Technologies division on February 1, 2021.
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ePaper: 2021 Trends in Video Surveillance
2020 imparted a worldwide pandemic. Social unrest. Political divisiveness. Unprecedented wildfires. And a near record-breaking hurricane/typhoon season. As relieved as the world may be to put this challenging year behind us, all these disparate-yet-connected events didn’t magically disappear once the ball dropped on midnight, December 31.
Ferrero Rocher Installs Custom Golden Boon Edam Revolving Door at New Luxembourg Headquarters
Boon Edam announced that Ferrero Rocher, a globally renowned chocolatier, has outfitted its new global headquarters building in Luxembourg with a “golden” TQA automatic revolving door.
Innosent’s Motion Detector Boasts Greater Functionality for a Low Price
Innosent’s newly developed sensor solution not only takes on the task of conventional motion detectors but also provides useful distance information.
CertAlarm Partners Accredited for New EN54-5 and 54-7
The EU has harmonised its standards for point heat detectors and point smoke detectors which will be mandatory from August 31, 2022. CertAlarm now also offers these certifications.
Touchless Temperature Screening Solution at Crocodile River Mine in South Africa
Invixium announced that Eastern Platinum Limited (Eastplats) has deployed IXM Titan with Enhancement Kit at their Crocodile River Mine. This deployment comes in response to a growing global need for touchless access control and temperature screening due to Covid-19.
IoT Ready
Salto Systems has gained the coveted BSI Enhanced Level IoT Kitemark certification for access control systems for their latest product, the Salto Neo electronic cylinder.
ITS Camera for Improvement of Road Safety and Traffic Flow
Hikvision's new All-Rounder ITS camera is engineered with an all-in-one structure, embedding video, radar, and supplemental light in one module, helping traffic authorities to easily ramp up the detection of violations
Gunnebo Steps Up European Growth Strategy with Four New Distributors
Gunnebo announced new distribution partnerships with European industry specialists in four geographic sectors:
Idis To Extend Secure Mobile Comms And IoT Capability with Acquisition Of Kt Powertel
Idis has acquired a controlling (44.84%) stake in KT Powertel, the radio communications subsidiary of telecoms giant KT Corp.
BSIA Launches Industry-first Ethical Automated Facial Recognition (AFR) Framework
The British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) video surveillance section has launched an ethical and legal use guide for Automated Facial Recognition (AFR).
Assa Abloy and Nedap: Optimizing Access Control with Integration
Aperio wireless locks from Assa Abloy Opening Solutions now integrate seamlessly with the versatile AEOS access control by Nedap to bring a range of concrete business benefits. Optimizing access control with these battery-powered wireless locks can boost convenience for building users and help make better use of spaces.
Bosch introduces Autodome IP Starlight 5100i Video Camera
Bosch has introduced the Autodome IP starlight 5100i with enhanced image quality and built-in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help operators react before a potential situation occurs.
Emergency Response at Swedish Sea Rescue Society
Swedish Sea Rescue Society in Sweden have enhanced their existing Sepura critical communications solution by upgrading to include Over the Air Programming, saving the team time and reducing costs whilst improving their programming capability.
PureTech Systems Announces Successful Integration with Hensoldt Spexer 360 Radar
PureTech Systems announced the successful integration of the Hensoldt Spexer 360 Enhanced Radar into the PureActiv Geospatial Command and Control solution.
Brexit and Covid haven’t Stopped iLoq Bringing Battery-free Digital and Mobile Locking to the UK Market
iLoq has started 2021 with a bang by extending its operations into the UK.
Top 10 Security Industry Trends in 2021
In spite of a highly unusual 2020, the security industry’s constant transformation has not stopped. Several significant shifts in the use of technology are even accelerating – for example the increasing of multi-perception technologies, the convergence of security systems, the popularity of artificial intelligence, and the rise of cloud solutions.
Dahua Technology to Release 2021 Core Product Launch
Dahua released its core product launch at the 2021 Kick Off Meeting. Interpreting its mission of Enabling a Safer Society and Smarter Living, the company launched: WizSense/WizMind series which focus on the AI value transmission; HDCVI 6.0 Plus that offers continued advancement in over-coax technology, and Full-color 2.0 which provides excellent performance under extreme low light conditions, driving innovation to an AIoT future.
TDSi Launches Powerful New Features for Gardis Range
Flagship range now includes Lift Control, Area Occupancy and ANPR features to assist social distancing and manage safety and security into the future.
Hanwha Techwin expands its range of multi-directional cameras
Two new Wisenet cameras equipped with Hanwha Techwin’s ground-breaking Wisenet7 chipset have reinforced the company’s claim to be the market leading manufacturer of multi-directional cameras.
Gallagher Safeguards Oman Electricity Transmission Company
Based in Muscat, Oman, the Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC) owns and operates the main electricity transmission network, transferring electricity from generating stations to distribution load centres in all governorates of the Sultanate of Oman.
Education Courses Emphasizing Entrance Security
Boon Edam announced a new continuing education course approved by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) entitled, “Closing the Gap in Physical Security: Addressing the Entry.” Architects can view this one-hour presentation in exchange for one Health, Safety and Welfare Continuing Education Unit (HSW CEU) towards their AIA accreditation.
Containerised Self-cleaning High Security Unit for Hygienic Laboratory Environments
A group of specialist companies have combined their expertise in security, container fit out and hygiene to create a new, rapidly deployable laboratory and test facility solution for the healthcare sector.
ADT receives BSIA Founder Member Award
The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has awarded ADT Fire & Security a Founder Member Award for supporting the Association for over 50 years.
Altronix NetWay Now Delivers More Power
Altronix announces the release of new environmentally hardened PoE Switches and powered media converters supporting the latest 802.3bt PoE devices.
Eagle Eye Networks Forecasts Key Video Surveillance Trends For 2021
The events of 2020, combined with technological advances and adoption of cloud and artificial intelligence for video surveillance, will make 2021 a transformational year for the industry.
One Bispectral Camera for Thermal Detection and Visual Verification
Axis Communications has launched Axis Q8752-E, a bispectral PTZ camera featuring a thermal camera with 3x zoom for reliable detection and verification in all weather and light conditions, and a visual camera with 32x optical zoom for visual identification. A model with a 35 mm thermal lens is also available.
Predictive Analytics Technology to Improve Health of Abu Dhabi Residents
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH) and Malaffi, the region’s first Health Information Exchange (HIE), showcased a population risk management analytics platform at Gitex. The technology will empower the healthcare sector to support care management, improve population health and assist in ensuring continuity of care.
Anixter Global Distribution Deal with Quanika
A landmark global distribution deal between Anixter and Quanika opens a one-stop-shop supply route for major integration projects, making it easy to incorporate Axis and Milestone video tech with Quanika’s access control and visitor management software, and it allows off-the-shelf integration with a wide range of third-party systems.
How Access Control Plays a Vital Role in a Safe and Secure Return-to-Work Strategy
Security professionals have been thrust to the forefront of return-to-work planning as the crisis continues to create a complex set of security and safety challenges.
Free e-Book Access Control: Development, State of the Art - and How to Eliminate Weaknesses
Physical access control has been an important part of corporate security strategy for decades. Like any technology, access control has evolved over the years - today's solutions are more secure and convenient than ever before. Nevertheless, it is important to eliminate weaknesses and close security gaps. A current e-book from HID provides information.
Dahua Obtains ISO/IEC 27701 Certificate from BSI
Dahua Technology has obtained ISO/IEC 27701 Certificate from British Standards Institution (BSI).
Access Control: Swedish Leading Housing Company Relies on iLoq
Uppsalahem is the leading housing company in Uppsala, Sweden. Currently, almost 30,000 Uppsala residents live in the company’s 17,000 homes, which include student housing.
Assa Abloy: eCLIQ For French Museums
Two museums, a single security environment. As a result, access management was eating up significant time and budget for the museums’ Technical and Security Manager. The solution for simpler access management was eCLIQ, an electronic locking system built around easy-to-fit cylinders and programmable, battery-powered keys.
New Wisenet 4-Channel Remote Head Camera Module
Cost-effective, covert video monitoring solution for ATM and retail applications
