Category: International

Nedap is recognized with the Intertraffic Parking Solutions Award 2017 for its smart parking solution in the Turkish city of Izmir. During the ceremony at the start of Intertraffic Istanbul, Nedap’s SENSIT smart parking sensors received this prestigious award. In this project, SENSIT monitors the vehicle occupancy of individual parking spaces in the streets of Izmir. This results in improved parking guidance and efficient monitoring of all paid, time restricted and disabled parking zones. 2000 smart parking spaces in Izmir As part of the cities’ large-scale intelligent transportation systems (ITS) implementation, that includes solutions to optimize traffic and transportation, 2000 parking spaces are equipped with Nedap’s smart parking sensor system SENSIT. Thanks to this solution, the city of Izmir has found a smart way to reduce traffic congestion and to increase the utilization of existing parking spaces. Integrated with the traffic management platform of Cross, the vehicle occupancy of individual parking spaces in the streets of Izmir is monitored by SENSIT. Based on the real-time information, motorists are guided to available spaces easily. In addition, all paid, time restricted and disabled parking zones can be monitored efficiently. The project was realized by the Czech companies Cross in a joint venture with AZD Praha. Solving mobility challenges ” We are honored with this recognition by the professional jury. This award emphasizes that Nedap’s SENSIT is seen as the leading smart parking platform for on-street parking in cities worldwide. It is great to see that SENSIT is recognized for adding true value to ITS projects. It is one of the reasons that more and more cities rely on SENSIT to solve their mobility challenges,” says Ido Wentink, Business Development Manager at Nedap.

Identiv, Inc. has recently announced the company’s next-generation uTrust Sense temperature tracker solution has won ‘Best New Product’ in the 11th Annual RFID Journal Awards during RFID Journal LIVE! 2017. The end-to-end solution includes a low-cost, secure, portable smart sensor label that tracks and stores temperature readings, and can be read locally by near field communication (NFC) readers including mobile devices, and can be uploaded to the Internet for analysis. “The scope of projects expands each year as the technology matures,” said Mark Roberti, Founder and Editor, RFID Journal, “In many cases, the technology is being used in mission-critical applications and delivering incredible benefits. Attendees at LIVE! 2017 will benefit from hearing about these deployments and seeing the products chosen as among the best this year.” Identiv’s uTrust Sense temperature tracker Datalogger solution monitors and tracks temperature-sensitive products for cold chain applications, smart packaging, government use cases, medical products and pharmaceutical logistics, and other fragile goods. The precise temperature accuracy of the tag makes it ideal for use with perishable goods, including fresh fish, caviar, wine, blood, vaccines, flowers, and more, protecting product and brand integrity and profits, while significantly minimizing costs for the shipper, receiver, and customer. The data can be read locally by a mobile device or uploaded to the cloud for analytics and remediation. “Identiv is thrilled to accept the award for ‘Best New Product’ during the 11th Annual RFID Journal Awards,” said Stephane Ardiley, Identiv Director of Product Management, “This compact, complete sensor solution for the Internet of Things (IoT) empowers businesses by providing a low-cost, self-adhesive temperature monitoring solution for virtually anything and protecting data integrity.”

Cyberbit to provide Cybersecurity Product Suite for Israel’s first secure-by-designGovernment facility Cyberbit, the wholly owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems, whose cybersecurity solutions protect the world’s most sensitive systems, has been selected by the Arison Group – Solel Boneh Infrastructure, one of Israel’s most prominent construction and infrastructure companies, to provide its cybersecurity product suite for the new Ram Compound, an ultra-secure facility under construction in the Israeli capital. The Ram Compound will serve as headquarters for sensitive government ministries and will integrate physical and cybersecurity to achieve unprecedented resilience. Deloitte was contracted to lead the cybersecurity aspects of the project. The team performed comprehensive hazard analysis to determine the core elements of the IT and operational (OT) infrastructure that must remain operational to survive an attack. The analysis was then used to define the cybersecurity requirements for ensuring undisrupted operation of these core assets. Deloitte selected the entire Cyberbit product suite to provide integrated security across the converged network. “Attackers are always looking for the weakest link to exploit, so security must be implemented seamlessly across both the IT and OT networks,” said Lior Kalev, Information Security Expert and Head of Cyber Risk Services at Deloitte, “We selected Cyberbit due to the technical superiority of its portfolio and ability to provide integrated, end-to-end cyber security across the entire IT/ OT stack.” “Physical and cyber security are blending,” explained Cyberbit CEO Adi Dar, “The most severe cyber-attacks are those that move from the IT realm into the physical. This project, with Deloitte and the Arison Group, is an extraordinary opportunity for collaboration of domain leaders to build a first-of-its-kind secure facility.” The Ram Compound will implement the following Cyberbit products: ●    EDR – Endpoint detection and response protecting against advanced and targeted threats, including ransomware, and providing advanced forensics and threat hunting tools. ●    SCADAShield – Visualization of the OT network to detect continuity and security risks in real time. The facility’s cyber security team will train in a local training center powered by the Cyberbit Range, the most widely deployed cybersecurity training and simulation platform. Created to protect the most high-risk organizations in the world, Cyberbit secures enterprises and critical infrastructure against advanced cyber-threats. The company’s battle-hardened cybersecurity solutions detect, analyse and respond to the most advanced, complex and targeted threats.

Everything will revolve around safety, security and health at work in Düsseldorf during 17 to 20 October 2017 when trade visitors from all over the world will meet for the A+A International Trade Fair with Congress at the exhibition Centre. A+A 2017 will present the world’s latest trends and products in the fields of safety at the workplace, health promotion at work and security management in companies. Exhibitors to the tune of 1,900 will take part in the trade fair where companies from all continents have registered. Those coming to A+A in Düsseldorf in October will experience an industry in growth. The market for personal protective equipment is considered especially dynamic which currently boasts a volume of some EUR 18 billion worldwide: 38% of this (EUR 5.8 billion) are accounted for by EU markets, EUR 1.8 billion by Germany alone. Experts expect the market to continue growing. At A+A 2017 international specialist retailers for personal protective equipment will find a complete overview of innovations and new impulses for their business. The event will also conduct the pivotal international PPE specialist conference entitled ‘New Momentum for PPE Sales in a Digital World’ on 18 October. The conference will take place from 9.00 am to 2.00 pm at Congress Center Süd (CCD. Süd) at Düsseldorf exhibition center, where eminent speakers from Amazon Business, Lyreco, Kübler, Uvex Safety Group and Zamro to name a few companies, will deliver their viewpoints. The Employers’ Liability Insurance for the Construction Sector will discuss with specialist retailers from throughout the world the challenges posed by the speedy growth of e-commerce, in particular. New regulations governing PPE and cooperation possibilities between manufacturers and dealers also feature on the agenda. The lectures of the international specialist trade conference will be in English. Tickets cost EUR 110 online, and EUR 135 on site in Düsseldorf. Tickets include participation in all lectures of the specialist conference, a snack lunch and admission to A+A 2017.

The AXIS Q8631-E PT thermal network camera took home a gold win in the video surveillance cameras IP category of the 2017 Security Today Govies Government Security Awards Axis Communications has recently been honored by Security Today magazine as a gold winner of The Govies Government Security Award for 2017 for its AXIS Q8631-E PT thermal network camera in the video surveillance cameras IP category. The awards honor outstanding government security products in a variety of categories. Platinum and gold designations were announced during the ISC West Expo, Las Vegas. Designed specifically for the most challenging conditions, the AXIS Q8631-E PT thermal network camera is equipped with pan/ tilt mobility reducing the number of fixed thermal cameras needed to cover a single area. The AXIS Q8631-E also offers shock detection, which sends an alarm if it detects vandalism. The thermal imaging allows users to see people and objects more clearly in a variety of light conditions, from pitch dark areas to a sunlit parking lot making it perfect for outdoor installation. Additionally, its Arctic Temperature Control allows the camera to safely start up and operate in temperatures as low as -40°C/ °F and up to 55°C/ 131°F. “At Axis Communications we understand the unique needs and challenges associated with securing government facilities and strive to create products that adhere to those needs,” says Fredrik Nilsson, Vice President, Americas, Axis Communications, Inc, “Receiving a Gold Govies Award is wonderful recognition for the hard work we put into creating quality products and solutions for our many government customers.” “The Govies is an amazing product recognition program whereby companies in the security industry can highlight their technology and solutions that work flawlessly within the government vertical,” said Ralph C. Jensen, Editor in chief of Security Today magazine and securitytoday.com, “We received 28% more entries this year, which also corresponds to the need to provide better security options not only at the federal level but also at the state and municipal level of government. I believe these products and solutions only prove that the government relies heavily on the technology advances in the private sector.” An independent panel of judges from the security industry selected the top entries in the 2017 categories and named them winners using criteria including features, innovation, user friendliness, inter-operability, quality, design, market opportunity, impact in the security industry, technical advances, and scalability.

Hikvision, the world’s leading supplier of video surveillance products and solutions, and SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company, have recently announced that they have signed an agreement for joint laboratory collaboration. The memorandum will pave the way for joint efforts in testing, inspection, verification and certification of Hikvision products. It will also see the two companies cooperating strategically in various areas including mutual technology exchange, training, information sharing and platform establishment. As a true manufacturer, product quality is of the utmost importance for Hikvision. Over the past few years, the company has stringently conducted testing processes on every product series and closely collaborated with SGS to optimize procedures. The joint laboratory marks the deepened collaboration between the both parties. With the expertise and knowledge of SGS, Hikvision aims to improve its product testing efficiency and capability to a new height, further responding to industry demands and satisfying customer needs. “SGS actively participates in the formulation of global standards and regulations. It has deep understanding and insight in these fields and the global market trend. We rely on our professional technical team and their rich experience who will assist Hikvision in the improvement of their product quality and competitiveness in the security market,” said Laurence Kwan, Director for Electrical and Electronic Business at SGS Asia-Pacific. SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company. With more than 90,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,000 offices and laboratories around the world. SGS-CSTC Standards Technical Services Co. Ltd. was founded in 1991 as a joint venture between SGS Group and China Standard Science and Technology Group.

The British Security Industry Association has issued a statement in reaction to the terrorist attack that took place in Manchester, on 22 May 2017. “We at the BSIA were saddened to hear of the recent horrific terrorist attack in Manchester, and would like to praise the quick actions of the private security personnel, who would have been among the first to respond to this incident, placing themselves at considerable risk in doing so. “In times of emergency and in day-to-day operations, private security personnel provide essential support to local police forces, and are often the ‘unsung heroes’ helping to ensure the continued safety and security of the British public. “Their ability to provide this vital service is thanks to the mandatory training they receive as part of our industry’s important licensing and regulatory regime, which plays a crucial role in making sure that private security personnel have the necessary skills and knowledge to support police and emergency services through even the most challenging situations. “Of course, our thoughts go out to the victims, their families and the city of Manchester at this difficult time.”