21 June 2022

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Genetec releases new IoT solution

Genetec Inc., a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, today announced the immediate availability of a new generation of its Synergis Cloud Link PoE-enabled IoT gateway for access control. Manufactured in North America to mitigate supply chain delays, Synergis Cloud Link addresses increasing demand for non-proprietary access control solutions and provides a safe and secure gateway to a cloud or hybrid deployment. When modernising an existing security system, Synergis Cloud Link’s open architecture allows organisations to leverage their current access control infrastructure and easily upgrade to a secure IP-based solution. Synergis Cloud Link provides a more efficient approach to multi-site deployments and replaces the need for servers, reducing the cost of ownership.  The Synergis Cloud Link IoT gateway has embedded functionalities that keep an organisation’s access control running even when connection to the server is down. The new generation of Synergis Cloud Link provides more features, enhanced cybersecurity and helps future-proof security installations. Synergis Cloud Link features enhanced cybersecurity such as encrypted user data, Secure Boot, and an EAL6+ industry gold standard Secure Element that stores cryptographic elements. “The need for non-proprietary access control solutions has never been greater,” said Thibault Louvet, Access Control Product Group Director, Genetec Inc. “Our new generation Synergis Cloud Link enables us to provide organisations with a powerful, secure and intelligent gateway to the latest technology while allowing them to easily connect to hybrid or cloud access control environments and keep their existing security investment including hardware, wiring and infrastructure.” The device is compatible with non-proprietary access control modules from the industry’s most established manufacturers including HID Global, Axis Communications, ASSA ABLOY, Mercury Security, Allegion, SimonsVoss, STid, and others. A single Synergis Cloud Link device can support up to 256 readers and electronic locks, 600,000 cardholders, 150,000 offline events, as well as monitor hundreds of zones and alarms. Synergis Cloud Link features a new firmware design, improving reliability and lifecycle management and updates management. It also opens the door to containerised approach for operating software on the device, expanding its future capabilities.  For more news updates, check out our May issue here. Media contact  Rebecca Morpeth Spayne,  Editor, Security Portfolio  Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922

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TSS changing retail security

The retail sector continues to operate with an evolving security threat profile. Increases in violence and abuse towards frontline workers, combined with losses through shoplifting and petty crime mean security remains firmly in focus of the modern retailer. According to the British Retail Consortium Crime Survey Report 2022, retail crime cost the industry £1.5 billion in 2020/21, with a staggering 1,301 incidents of violent or abusive incidents every day. Brendan Musgrove is Managing Director of retail security specialist, TSS (Total Security Services). He outlines how the sector should respond in the face of the increasing and evolving threats, and how the company’s acquisition by G4S is allowing it to expand its service to retailers. “The skills of the traditional retail security officer need to evolve. Gone are the days where retail security could operate on a reactive basis. “In order to respond to the worrying trends, the modern retail security officer should operate proactively and work smarter, using collaboration technologies and body worn surveillance. Given the increase in frontline violence, de-escalation of aggravated situations has become a strong focus. “What’s more, the officer needs to be supported by an intelligence function that is continuously reviewing crime trends, identifying repeat offenders, and sharing information proactively to support the frontline officers in the delivery of their role. “In addition, today’s retail security is about much more than the high street. As the explosion of e-commerce continued through the pandemic, security in the supply chain has risen in importance, with distribution centres and theft of goods in transit a focus. Consequently, any security provision should make equal consideration to both the supply chain and the high street. “TSS has historically delivered frontline security to a number of the UK’s leading high street retailers. Its acquisition by G4S Secure Solutions UK, an Allied Universal company, means it is able to evolve its services to further support customers “The new entity combines TSS frontline retail security experience, G4S varied product portfolio and broad national and international coverage, making it an ideal combination for any retail organisation looking to address its evolving threat profile. “TSS are excited about what the acquisition means for our customers. We are already evolving the product portfolio and look forward to providing a more intelligent approach to frontline security services. We are developing our intelligence offering ‘Crime hub,’ working in close collaboration with our customers. “The G4S product portfolio also provides great opportunities for our customers. We can now support retail outlets with the provision of canine security in particularly high-risk areas, provide nationwide mobile incident response for callouts at unsocial times, and even supply AI drive surveillance technology – our offering to the retail store has expanded greatly. “What’s more, we are now able to provide fully integrated security into the supply chain – from surveillance and monitoring of the distribution centre to the tracking and monitoring of goods in transit. “Finally, TSS customers will have access to the G4S Academy, which provides best in class networking, information sharing and thought leadership to those with security responsibility. “These are exciting times for TSS, our customers and anyone looking to address their retail security challenges.” For more news updates, check out our May issue here. Media contact  Rebecca Morpeth Spayne,  Editor, Security Portfolio  Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922

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