11 March 2024 - Security Buyer Magazine

Hikvision new Stealth edition finishes elevate 2024 camera lineup

Hikvision, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, expands its camera lineup with the addition of new Stealth Edition Cameras featuring black housings. The new cameras combine high aesthetics with an assortment of innovative features like 24/7 full color with ColorVu and AI human and vehicle detection with AcuSense. “Hikvision is pleased to unveil new Stealth Edition Cameras to celebrate the New Year. These cameras feature sleek black finishes that pair aesthetics with innovation, such as groundbreaking AI video technology,” said John Xiao, Hikvision Vice President of Marketing. “Highly anticipated additions to the Stealth Models include the 8 MP Panoramic ColorVu Bullet and the 8 MP ColorVu Strobe Light and Audible Warning Turret, bringing panoramic views and real-time alerts paired with our ColorVu technology, all in sleek black finishes.” What’s striking about these cameras isn’t just their sleek new black finishes but the seamless integration they offer for diverse applications and environments, like commercial buildings, residences, or other applications. With the introduction of several new Stealth Edition Cameras in Q1 of 2024, Hikvision leads the industry with a total of 22 camera SKUs featuring stealth finishes, pairing aesthetics with high-performance technologies like panoramic views, AcuSense, and ColorVu. Stealth Edition 4 MP AcuSense Dome and 8 MP Cameras deliver high-quality resolution, guaranteeing crystal-clear and detailed visuals. Powered by DarkFighter technology, their exceptional low-light performance ensures top-quality footage, even in challenging lighting conditions. Human and vehicle target classification with AcuSense deep learning heightens accuracy and minimizes false alarms. The advanced streaming technology ensures smooth live views, even in poor network conditions. Resilient against water, dust and vandalism, these models are well-suited for various environments, making them an ideal choice for robust and reliable video security. Stealth Edition 4 MP ColorVu Fixed Dome Network Cameras deliver vibrant and colorful imaging, ensuring every detail is captured precisely, even at night. ColorVu technology ensures 24/7 colorful imaging capabilities with 24/7 clarity, making them an invaluable asset for continuous monitoring of key details like vehicle color and suspect clothing color. The built-in microphone allows for real-time audio security, and with audio and alarm interface availability, users can customize their setup according to specific application needs. Read more exclusives and news in our latest issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Security Buyer @SecurityBuyer @Secbuyer Media Contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

Hikvision new Stealth edition finishes elevate 2024 camera lineup Read More »

First Response Group takes home top OSPAs Award

UK News Desk / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

First Response Group (FRG), the nationwide security, risk, and property protection company, has won the Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding) award at the industry’s Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs). The winners were revealed at a prestigious ceremony, on Thursday 22nd February. The OSPAs independent awards recognises companies and individuals across the securities industry at a nationwide level, and the winners will be entered into the OSPAs Global awards in 2025. The Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding) award is given to a company that demonstrates excellence in security guarding through its business approach and success, initiatives, procedures and policies, relationships with stakeholders, and overall performance. This latest industry recognition comes off the back of scooping two awards at the Security & Fire Excellence Awards in December (2023) for the company’s work with Wembley Stadium. FRG worked to identify risks at the stadium, and also leveraged technology to enhance security such as live-streaming body cameras to provide real-time incident feeds to the control room. Simon Alderson, CEO for FRG, said: “The OSPAs award is a recognition of the whole team’s work in guarding, which has become an incredibly skilled task in the industry. We place significant importance on our front-line workforce motivation and management, our use of technology and forging great partnerships with our clients, such as Wembley Stadium. Well done to everyone involved and we look forward to representing the UK in this category at the global awards.” FRG was founded in 2007 by African immigrants Jamal Tahlil and Edgar Chibaka, who had a shared vision to “create a safer and more secure working environment where people working in the security industry have the opportunity to build their lives through sustainable and fulfilling employment”. The company has enjoyed significant commercial success recently. With a workforce of approximately 2,000 professionals, FRG is plotting an integrated growth pathway of acquisitions and organic growth that aims to break the £100m threshold within the next three years. Read more exclusives and news in our latest issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Security Buyer @SecurityBuyer @Secbuyer Media Contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

First Response Group takes home top OSPAs Award Read More »

VMP features updated ERVWC series during ISC West 2024

News Desk / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

Video Mount Products, a provider of mounting solutions for the security, commercial, CI, residential and pro audio/video markets has announced that it will feature its popular and updated low profile ERVWC Series vertical wall cabinets during ISC West 2024, held in Las Vegas, Nevada from 10th-12th April at the Venetian Expo and Convention Center, booth #1046. The popular line now includes two 2U versions the ERVWC-2U36 and ERVWC-2U20. Ideal to position nearly anywhere floor space is limited, the “Switch Depth” (p/n ERVWC-5U20) has an MSRP of $619.00, and the “Server Depth” (p/n ERVWC-5U36) has an MSRP of $859.00, the ERVWC-2U36 has an MSRP of $749.00, and ERVWC-2U20 has an MSRP of $529.00. “Our customers love these new wall cabinets since they are the ideal solutions to work in very tight and cramped conditions,” said Keith Fulmer, president of Video Mount Products. “Now available in both 2U and 5U configurations in both switch depth and server depth, our new low profile enclosures are designed to securely mount EIA standard rack mount equipment and are made of pre-assembled heavy-duty steel. These ready-to-mount enclosures feature locks on the front door and mounting rails are reversible and feature threaded screw hole options for both 12-24 and 6mm mounting preferences, making them ideal to position anywhere floor space is limited. “ The ERVWC-2U20, ERVWC-5U20, ERVWC-2U36, and ERVWC-5U36 all have sturdy 150 lb. weight capacities. “These four enclosures have been designed to securely mount EIA standard rack equipment in an out of the way place such as a back office, closet, retail location, or anywhere that has limited floor space and needs a clean and organized way to secure equipment in a location that is accessible by many,” Fulmer explained. “They have a low profile due to their vertical mounting configuration and feature cable management punch outs, ventilation, and a dedicated location for mounting of a patch panel in addition to the available rack units.” Read more exclusives and news in our latest issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Security Buyer @SecurityBuyer @Secbuyer Media Contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

VMP features updated ERVWC series during ISC West 2024 Read More »

Cloudflare Doubles Down on Middle East

Middle East News Desk / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

Cloudflare announced it is pushing forward with aggressive investment plans in the Middle East furthering its nearly decade-long commitment in the region. The investment includes a new office in Dubai Internet City and growing team focused on partner enablement, innovation, and customer success. The company first invested in the Middle East early in 2015 and has been strategically placing its infrastructure closer to users in the region while building out its team, partnerships, and operations. Cloudflare announced its first office in the Middle East nearly two years ago. Also today, Cloudflare officially opened a new office in Dubai Internet City, which included a ribbon cutting and remarks from Michelle Zatlyn, Cloudflare’s Co-founder, President, and Chief Operating Officer. Cloudflare’s Dubai-based team, led by Bashar Bashaireh, Head of Middle East Sales continues to grow in the region, signaling the company’s ongoing commitment to its customers and partners. “Countries like the UAE and Saudi Arabia rank among the highest worldwide when it comes to access to the Internet, making the region a powerful source of growth and innovation,” said Michelle Zatlyn, Co-founder, President, & COO of Cloudflare. “Increased cybersecurity protection combined with a faster and more reliable Internet is key to unlocking continued growth for businesses. In Q4 2023, Cloudflare blocked an average of 9.5 billion cyber threats in the region per day — another example of the important role we play in protecting the Internet worldwide. With our leading cloud connectivity services, our growing team in the Middle East is committed to supporting our customers and deepening our partnerships locally.” Cloudflare protects nearly 20% of all websites. In Q4 2023, Cloudflare saw Internet usage in the Middle East grow by more than 20%, while cyber threats increased 31% from the previous quarter. Cloudflare identifies and mitigates attacks across the Middle East while helping to ensure these Internet properties remain accessible and operate fast, even amid attacks. Today, Cloudflare’s global network spans more than 310 cities in more than 120 countries, including 17 locations across the Middle East such as Dubai, Riyadh, Kuwait, Doha, Amman, Beirut, Baghdad, Jeddah, Muscat, Manama, and Erbil. The company first established data centers in the Middle East nearly a decade ago, and continues to build on its years-long network investment in the region. Accelerating channel-driven business is also part of Cloudflare’s growth and expansion strategy across the Middle East. Last year Mindware, a leading regional value-added distributor, announced a strategic partnership with Cloudflare to provide sales support, go-to-market programs and after-sales services. Cloudflare also has an increased collaboration with service providers and global partners. “The pace of digital transformation has rapidly accelerated in recent years, mostly driven by the organizational need to enable a hybrid workplace. Correspondingly, the incidence of cyberthreats has grown and evolved to an extremely high level of sophistication. In response to the needs of our partners and their customers, Mindware has been relentlessly enhancing its cyber security capabilities,” said Nicholas Argyrides, Vice President – Gulf at Mindware. “Today Mindware is one of the leading Value Added Distributors in cybersecurity in the Middle East and we are extremely happy with our fruitful collaboration with an industry leader such as Cloudflare in such a dynamic market.” Over the past two years the company has been investing heavily in attracting the best talent in the region across a variety of functions including sales and marketing, technical support, operations and channel. Based on momentum and demand in the region, Cloudflare is forecasting to more than double its headcount in the region over the next two years. “The Middle East region, characterized by fast-growing and innovation-driven economies that are being fuelled by the digital transformation trend, represents tremendous growth potential for Cloudflare. Cloud adoption has also gained momentum in the region over the last few years, with the essential regulatory frameworks and compliance policies now established, to propel enterprises into the next phase of digital transformation,” said Bashar Bashaireh, Head of Sales for Middle East at Cloudflare. “Cloudflare’s connectivity cloud strategy gives enterprises a unified platform of networking, security, and developer services. ” Read more exclusives and news in our latest issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Security Buyer @SecurityBuyer @Secbuyer Media Contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

Cloudflare Doubles Down on Middle East Read More »

Comelit-PAC Returns to The Security Event

Event News, News Desk / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

Comelit-PAC is exhibiting at The Security Event 2024 to launch a host of innovative new products, including integrated biometric access control with CCTV, video door entry and fire safety. On stand 5/F60, Comelit-PAC will debut its brand new video monitors, designed to enable installers to install or upgrade door entry systems, quickly and efficiently using NFC communications and the MyComelit app. Visitors will also be among the first to experience Housing Central, a cloud-based platform designed as a secure and user-friendly way to manage door entry and access control. Included on the stand, will be a first glimpse of the impressive integration between Idemia and PAC to present the latest access control technology with biometric and facial recognition capability. And in fire safety, Comelit-PAC will be unveiling new additions to its hugely successful LogiFire addressable fire safety system, including a wireless detection series to accommodate the evolving needs and priorities of all building types. Says Francesca Boeris, Comelit-PAC Managing Director: “As the Security Event grows in prominence, we are proud of our founding partner status and continue to support the show as a chance to come together and launch our very latest innovations in security and fire safety. “We are particularly excited to present our new video monitors together with our ever-evolving integration capabilities, ensuring we are working with leading manufacturers, including Idemia to bring the latest security technology to our customers. With Housing Central, we are demonstrating our expertise with cloud-based platforms. And our wireless fire safety shows how we have an opportunity to support complete requirements across every sector and building development.” Comelit-PAC will be showing live demonstrations of its integration between PAC and Comelit CCTV systems, highlighting the seamless interoperability and advanced features that enhance security and surveillance functionalities. Visitors can witness optimised monitoring capabilities, streamlined operations, and comprehensive protection for diverse environments. FIRE2VIP systems will be on display standing as a unique product to the market, developed to integrate fire safety systems with IP door entry. It provides early notification of an evacuation event via the door entry monitor and push notification. Comelit-PAC’s team will be on hand to present the MyComelit app to enable users to check their Comelit security and fire products on a remote basis, making sure they are always connected and fully operational. Event notifications can be sent via email and/or SMS messaging. Francesca concluded: “As a team, we are very much looking forward to The Security Event. Whilst we will be launching an array of exciting technologies in security and fire safety, our real focus is creating a relaxing, networking experience on our stand. We want to embrace the chance to welcome guests to discuss bespoke project requirements and create opportunities for meaningful connections and conversations that shape the future of our industry.” Read more exclusives and news in our latest issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Security Buyer @SecurityBuyer @Secbuyer Media Contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

Comelit-PAC Returns to The Security Event Read More »