The demand for more efficient and cost-effective ways to deploy access control is being driven by many factors in today’s market as organizations look to ensure the security and health safety of personnel, mitigate risks and liabilities, and improve various workforce management applications. Yet at the same time, security professionals are being asked to do more with less.
Over 151,000 visitors travelled to Light + Building 2024. 2,169 exhibitors presented the latest developments in building technology and trends in innovative lighting design. The next Light + Building will take place from 8 - 13 March 2026.
Every now and then, news reminds us of the devastation that a large building fire can cause. One consequence is that fire doors now receive the attention and regulation that they deserve, both nationally and internationally. Just as important, however, is that a fire door must be properly closed to be effective. Assa Abloy has a complete range of door closing solutions to meet the needs and regulations of almost every type of of door in every building.
In part one of this three-part interview series with Pierre Racz, President of Genetec, he is addressing why IP network video systems were the game changer in the industry and why he does not like the term AI.
It's a given for any smartphone user: When the device manufacturer announces that a software update is ready for installation, it's done primarily to maintain the smartphone's IT security and system stability.
Lithium-ion batteries offer many advantages. They are long lasting, have a high energy density and are only slightly self-discharging. The batteries are therefore particularly practical for many devices in the industrial sector as well as in security technology. However, one thing should always be borne in mind: Lithium and many of its compounds are highly flammable and highly reactive. Certified and GS-tested type 90 safety cabinet models enable the highest safety requirements to be met when storing and charging lithium-ion batteries.
Safety protocols within mass transit systems are evolving significantly as more people are returning to on-site work in our post-pandemic world. While working from home has become more common in recent years, before COVID-19, almost 80 % of employed persons in the EU worked on-premises, according to Eurostat.
CESentry is the new cloud-based electronic locking system from CES. It consists of an organisation system and a new generation of locking and access devices. The devices have a contemporary look and their design is based on future-proof technologies.
Clinker production requires extremely high temperatures. Fuels therefore need to be kept at the ready to provide the necessary energy. However, whatever burns during a manufacturing process is also a fire hazard. The Heidelberg Materials cement plant in Schelklingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany therefore uses infrared thermal imaging cameras to enable smart early fire detection.
The revolution in fire protection is underway as AI-powered video-based fire detection represents one of the most significant advancements in the field. Bosch Building Technologies’ Aviotec 8000i IR solution utilizes AI algorithms for smoke and flame detection. These deep learning-based algorithms enable real-time, accurate fire detection while minimizing false alarms.
In our special focus, we ask three questions on security for retail to five experts: Johannes Faber, Regional Sales Manager DACH at Optex; Ross Wilks, Global Head of Marketing Communications at Acre Security; Steve Green, Business Development Manager at Genetec; Muhammad Sheikh, Regional Sales Director, Middle East at Briefcam; Pread Um (Suk Bong), Product and Marketing Director at Hanwha Vision Europe.
Retail has changed dramatically in a very short time. Digital transformation is delivering new business models around frictionless, multi-channel shopping and e-commerce and, alongside it, new security challenges. Video surveillance must keep up with these developments, but without software that unifies all the security aspects, it is impossible to get on top of the data.
In the midst of Salzburg's charming environment, Schneider Intercom and the Commend Group held their Critical Infrastructure Expert Summit. At the center of the event was the ‘KRITIS Dachgesetz’ (blanket critical infrastructure law) that is currently being implemented in Germany.
Covering an area of 4.6 square kilometers, the industrial site Infraserv Höchst, Germany, is a veritable ‘town within a town’. It has its own railway, its own harbor, and its own fire brigade. Ninety chemical and pharmaceutical companies are located here that together employ some 22,000 people. Infraserv Höchst’s business is location development, and they are experts in the provision of chemicals-related services. The Danger Prevention department of the Site Management division is headed up by Linda Voigtländer. GIT SECURITY spoke with her.
The Light + Building exhibition from 3 to 8 March in Frankfurt am Main covers everything from intelligent light technology to future-oriented house and building technology. The unique combination provides an international meeting point for manufacturers, planners, architects and investors. GIT SECURITY spoke with Johannes Möller, Head of Light + Building, about the event and the products on offer at the adjacent Intersec Building 2024 in Hall 9.
Product quality is high on the priority list of any reputable manufacturer. Whether your business manufacturers finished articles or components for other business to incorporate into their products, the risks are the same: If your production equipment fails, your business quickly transitions from a profitable organisation to a loss-making company.
Fire is a bad thing, so the earlier a developing fire can be detected, the better. Early warning can prevent severe damage, environmental pollution, and most importantly save lives. There are various ways of detecting a fire, some of which have been around for decades and others that are emerging as faster, more efficient, or more reliable. Although GIT SECURITY already reported on this subject quite recently, the latest developments deserve a mention here so that you are up-to-date on your options.
i-Pro cameras with advanced AI-based analytics help protect Monet’s masterpieces and previously unseen work during special exhibition.
Istanbul, as the economic, cultural and transportation center of Turkey, is a world-famous tourist destination spanning Europe and Asia, attracting countless tourists from all over the world every year.
Intersec 2024 took place 16- 18 January, demonstrating the burgeoning appetite for the industry in the region. The event, commemorating its 25th anniversary under the theme 'Innovating security tech for a quarter century’, stood as a testament to industry resilience and innovation, uniting global thought leaders, exhibitors, and experts.
While the focus when protecting critical infrastructures in recent years has predominantly been on cybersecurity, current events have underscored the need to shift the attention to physical security again. For instance, substations are often the target of metal theft because valuable copper cables are installed or stored there. Intruders cause significant damage, breaking through gates and fences, resulting in substantial costs, some in the six-figure range.
Why Yacht Owners Are Adding Thermal Imaging Cameras to Minimise the Risk of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires.
Although the safety and comfort of guests are always the common denominator in the hotel industry, there are large differences in structure, size and organization of hotels. The security system must also be flexibly adjustable to the various requirements and differences of different hotels. GIT SECURITY looks at different hotel installation examples.
The Silver Jubilee Edition of Intersec 2024: Commemorating 25-year Milestone Edition in the Region with a Record Number of Exhibitors
Gain insights from over 5,500 end users and channel partners.
To ensure smooth and secure access control at commercial or manufacturing sites, it's crucial to have a reliable, secure, and convenient solution. The software and hardware should be easy to control through a unified interface, and adaptable to the organization’s changes over time.
The creation of clear, transparent audit trails boosts the safety of multi-residential properties and reassures both owners and building residents. Having a reliable and up-to-date source of specification information is essential to maximize the effectiveness of the inspection cycle. As at many other stages of the building lifecycle, digitalization can be an ideal solution.
For modern video technology in public spaces, numerous elements need to be coordinated, and knowledge needs to be built up quickly. There are decisions to be made, approval procedures, public discussion, planning, identifying synergies and, last but not least, selecting the appropriate technology for a city surveillance project. This article intends to provide help with that decision.
Introducing AI on-site learning to recognize user-defined objects and utilize advanced custom analytics.
Modern building-services technology stands for efficient energy usage, individual improvements in the levels of comfort and convenience, as well as all-round safety and security. Lighting is an elementary building block of the built-up world. It not only sets visual accents and, under ideal circumstances, combines aesthetically with the architecture but also provides functional benefits. Light + Building in Frankfurt, Germany, from 3 to 8 March 2024 covers the spectrum from intelligent lighting technology to future-oriented home and building technology.
In our interview with Gerard Figols, i-PRO SVP, Head of EMEA, he talks about changing the game in video security by using strong, powerful and reliable edge-AI hardware in an open platform environment.
Banks, of course, want people to come into their branches, just not all the time and not everywhere. Add to this the necessity for compliance with (inter)national security regulations for the banking industry. They are faced with restricting access to certain areas of the property to authorized people at valid times of day or night. Easy, you might think. Let us take a closer look at the headaches that this subject can cause for security managers, and some aspirins to relieve them.
In our special focus, we ask three questions on security of data storgae for surveillance systems to five experts: Rishi Lodhia, Vice President and Managing Director, EMEA Eagle Eye Networks, Viet Tang, Account Executive – Cloud Services at Genetec, Anders Bo Rasmussen, Director of Product Management at Milestone Systems, Andy Palmer, Enterprise Solutions and Cloud Group Lead UK and Ireland at Seagate, Kai Frieben, Senior Sales Manager, Central Region at Western Digital.
The modern form of company security is no longer just a ‘knight with a raised sword who is protecting the castle’, says Volker Buss, who has been the Chief Security Officer at the Merck Group for three years. Rather you have to develop a security strategy together with the respective business unit of the company – and in a dialog with that business unit. Matthias Erler of GIT SECURITY spoke with Volker Buss.
GIT SECURITY shares all the results for GIT System Test Video Analytics (GSTVA) & GIT System Test Perimeter Protection (GSTPP).
