Smartphone-based Access Control
American technology research firm Gartner predicts that in three years time, more than 20% of organizations will use smartphones instead of physical access cards. Mobile access con...
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Online Access Control System
Kentix has launched an update of the access management of their Kentix DoorLock online access control system that should save time and money. By enabling the integration of the Mic...
Making the Complex Simple with Video Management
Being a truly independent developer of innovative VMS, Wavestores goal is to provide a seamless end-to-end user experience while using an open-platform architecture. This leaves th...
High-End Component Design and OEM Integration for Hotels
The new Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights is a major addition to the Dubai hotel scene, catering to a high-end business and leisure clientele. The new hotel administration an ele...
The Importance of IT Fire Protection
Fire prevention is one of the most neglected areas of data centre planning, but attitudes may be changing as more IT professionals become aware of the enormous risks posed to a bus...
Visions for Mobile Access Control
Salto Systems is always looking to push boundaries and to expand the scope of what is possible. On the other hand, the Spanish company develops rock-solid products that deliver rea...
Extremely intelligent cameras for extremely testing conditions
Nature is incredibly unpredictable. It only takes minutes for a wind to double in strength or a dense fog to roll in, and for conditions to become acutely adverse. But there is so...
Aspiration Smoke Detection Systems
Unlike in times gone by, fires these days are not necessarily associated with a positive outcome. They are rarely used for cooking or generating heat. Instead, fires usually mean d...
Blending Access Control with Video Management
Earlier this year, Vanderbilt presented their latest product offering to the European market. The cloud-based solution ACT365 and the product offering from Vanderbilt that blends a...
Thermal Imaging to Prevent Threats
Historical Background of Thermal Imaging Like many cutting-edge technologies, thermal imaging was first developed for military use in the 1950s and 1960s when the US successfully...
Standards On Video Fire Detectors
In the context of intelligent video, the application in the fire detection sector comes naturally. If video analytics can decide within seconds whether you are male or female, you ...
FLIR IP surveillance system acts as force-multiplier for law enforcement
Crime prevention and public safety are top priorities for municipalities. However, limited staff and resources inhibit law enforcement from quickly and effectively responding to al...
Bosch is bringing more intelligent viewing to your screens
How much information can you learn about something in just a few seconds? If its a person, you may get to know their name and age. If its a car, a few seconds may be enough to regi...
Satellite-enabled Tracking Keeps Tabs on Assets
The Internet of things (IoT) is without doubt one of the hottest topics in communications today, and organizations everywhere have woken up to whats possible when you can stay conn...
General Data Protection Regulation Will Affect Security Data
For some time, data laws in Europe have been open to interpretation. From one country to the next, companies conducting business or protecting assets would adapt their infrastructu...
New Qualifications in Fire Detection and Alarms
A new standard was published earlier this year but unlike other standards, it does not specify technical aspects such as how a fire safety product should be designed or maintained...
Video Information Systems From Dallmeier Assist Airport Operations
Dallmeier offers comprehensive security solutions for all areas of application around airports. Specifically in the area of cameras, a wide range of systems allows customers to tac...
Pro-Active Smart City Surveillance
Ever expanding, cities today must pay more attention to protect the people and properties gathered. It is evident to anyone with access to global news that now even the most develo...
Drones: a Double-Edged Sword
The positive potential of drones in surveillance and security is largely untapped. A focus on the risks has been taking precedence. The immediate imperative is to protect sensitive...
How Artificial Intelligence Changes the Way We Secure Stadiums
Protecting tens of thousands of spectators is no easy feat. The ability to effectively monitor large crowds across an entire stadium increasingly relies on advanced video surveilla...
A+A 2017 Preview: It’s the Individual That Counts
From 17 to 20 October everything in Düsseldorf will revolve around a safe, secure and healthy workplace. Trade visitors from all over the world will be meeting at the Düsseldorf Ex...
GIT SECURITY AWARD 2018 – the Winners
Again it was a neck-and-neck race for the GIT SECURITY AWARD 2018. Only three products in each of the five categories could win: Those ones the most readers were voting for. Thanks...
100 Days in Office with Fokko van der Zee
It seems like, Nedap Security Management does things differently: They give the impression that their developers sit at one desk with their customer service. And thats exactly what...
Bosch Security Systems and Sony to Cooperate in Video Surveillance
In November 2016, Bosch Security Systems and Sony signed an agreement to work in partnership to develop innovative video surveillance products and solutions for security applicatio...
Dinion IP Thermal 8000 Camera: Early Risk Detection Under Extreme Conditions
Bosch introduces thermal imaging cameras featuring built-in Intelligent Video Analytics. In todays volatile world political climate, perimeter protection of critical infrastructur...
UK Security Expo 2017 Preview: Every Aspect of Counter Terrorism
Following on from the success of the 2016 agenda, UK Security Expo will feature an extended educational offering with 9 conference programmes, 8 Technology Workshop Themes and 2 da...
Dahua: Looking Forward to More Cooperation in Uganda
TheRt.Hon.SpeakerofParliament,Uganda,RebeccaKadaga, visited Dahua with the distinguished delegation of Uganda during her visit to China. Dahua top management hosted the reception. ...
Access Innovations: Creating Smart Keyless Buildings
IFSEC is always an unrivalled opportunity for Salto Systems to share our electronic access control innovations with trade buyers from a multitude of industries, says Ramesh Gurdev,...
Amthal Revises Fire and Security for Garston Manor School
Amthal has worked with Garston Manor School to create a scaleable solution to upgrade the fire and security systems in place and maintain it to the highest quality for the benefit ...
Bosch Video Analytics for Security and Beyond
Despite the huge amount of video data collected, statistics show that only 10 percent of data is ever used and most loses its value within seconds of being generated. Why use such ...
Proactive System Analysis
With G-Health, Geutebruck is providing a significant enhancement to the security level of its customers. The new solution monitors the performance data of video systems and automat...
Sundsvall Airport Invests in Security Management Platform to Enhance Staff Efficiency
While there is a security monitoring desk in the baggage makeup area, guards are rarely stationed there. Instead, the team relies on the Security Center Mobile App to oversee secur...
Building Management and Fire Safety With Future Potential
Until fairly recently, automated central control of building-wide systems was found only in larger commercial buildings and expensive homes. Typically involving only lighting, heat...
Border and Object Protection Designed and Produced in Italy
Sicurit Alarmitalia has been producing and distributing security systems since 1971. Today the company is a major player in the Italian market and, since 2000, has been exporting i...
"Airports Have Always Been Targets for Terrorism”
Fraport operates one of the most important air traffic hubs in Europe.
The airport’s success is also based on stable and modern security management. Erich Keil has over 40 years’ experience in criminal investigation, security and management/executive work. Most recently, he was head of Corporate Security at Fraport. Since 1st of April last year, he has been head of the Airport Security Management division and Chairman of the Board at FraSec Fraport Security Services.
