Butterfield Business Park, a multi-purpose modern development, has enhanced its security measures with the latest fibre optic network, smart CCTV and deep learning analytics technology, specified, installed and maintained by Amthal Fire and Security.
Elaine Moran, a Technical Support & Field Engineer for Hanwha Techwin Europe, has won the Technical category of the 2020 Women in Security Awards.
Heavily used interior and exterior doors need an access solution that is both robust and intelligent. The new Smartair i-max Escutcheon from Assa Abloy ensures only authorised users pass through these doors, via a range of credentials including virtual keys stored on a smartphone. Fast, wire-free installation makes it easy to implement or extend a Smartair access control system in any building.
Qognify announced that it has received LenelS2 factory certification and joined the LenelS2 OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP).
Video analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning – most people have heard these terms before and think they know what they mean. In practice, however, many quickly flounder when such technical terms need to be explained and differentiated from one another. GIT SECURITY has asked Florian Matusek, Product Group Director, Video Analytics at Genetec what role they play in video analysis.
Comelit has extended its security offering to deliver a wireless intruder alarm system, designed to seamlessly operate with its inclusive app technology, allowing residents and businesses to not only control their door entry, CCTV and home automation, but also now their intruder alarm.
What does Retail Security actually mean and how do you keep your shop safe, not just when you’re open but 24/7, even when you can’t be on-premise?
When it comes to protecting the perimeters of highly sensitive sites, not all technologies are the same. How do the people responsible for physical protection of people, property and assets choose the most effective technology given the application? A layered approach is one Sorhea recommends, so all areas of a perimeter are covered. Layering ensures that if one technology misses an intruder, another technology will capture it.
Michael Hirsch, 40, has taken over as Vice President of the Fire business unit in the Bosch Building Technologies division on February 1, 2021.
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.
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 newly developed sensor solution not only takes on the task of conventional motion detectors but also provides useful distance information.
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.
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.
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.
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 announced new distribution partnerships with European industry specialists in four geographic sectors:
Idis has acquired a controlling (44.84%) stake in KT Powertel, the radio communications subsidiary of telecoms giant KT Corp.
The British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) video surveillance section has launched an ethical and legal use guide for Automated Facial Recognition (AFR).
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 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.
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 announced the successful integration of the Hensoldt Spexer 360 Enhanced Radar into the PureActiv Geospatial Command and Control solution.
iLoq has started 2021 with a bang by extending its operations into the UK.
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 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.
Flagship range now includes Lift Control, Area Occupancy and ANPR features to assist social distancing and manage safety and security into the future.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has awarded ADT Fire & Security a Founder Member Award for supporting the Association for over 50 years.
Altronix announces the release of new environmentally hardened PoE Switches and powered media converters supporting the latest 802.3bt PoE devices.
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.
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.
