The Latest Security Exclusives
Welcome to the latest Security Buyer exclusives newsletter, providing you thought leadership, interviews, videos and all things #security. Security Buyer Managing Editor, Rebecca Morpeth Spayne rounds up the best exclusive content from the Security Buyer portfolio.
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IFPO Column: The Fear of Safety
Yolanda Hamblen of IFPO UK (International Foundation for Protection Officers) describes how the fear of safety could be holding us back, especially in the context of an unbalanced socio-political landscape. How should security professionals react??
We all want a safer world. However, we can’t help but wonder if we just need to work on our perception of fear. Are we safer now than we’ve ever been or are we less safe than we’ve ever been or are we just feeling less safe than we’ve ever been.? The answer is nuanced: in many ways, we?are?safer, yet our perception of safety is increasingly distorted, largely due to media, technology, and shifting societal standards. How does this affect our approach to our roles in the security industry.?
AI Ethics in Surveillance
Rebecca Morpeth Spayne of International Security Buyer Magazine examines the balance between privacy and security with the growing inclusion of AI and ethical considerations into video surveillance technology?
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) in video surveillance has revolutionised security capabilities, offering enhanced detection, analytics, and real-time insights. However, with these advancements comes an equally pressing challenge: balancing the need for security with the ethical considerations of privacy. As facial recognition and AI-powered analytics become more prevalent, concerns about misuse, bias, and data privacy have come to the forefront. This article delves into the ethical dilemmas posed by AI in surveillance and examines how leading manufacturers are addressing these issues.?
Ask the Expert – Olympia Electronics
Athanasios Eleftheroudis , Head of Technical Studies, Olympia Electronics sits down with International Security Buyer to discuss the important role of emergency lighting.
What are some of the most recent innovations Olympia Electronics has introduced in emergency lighting, and how do these innovations enhance safety and design compatibility???
Olympia Electronics is finalising the development of an innovative Dynamic adaptive emergency escape lighting system (AEELS), in close collaboration with Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Olympia Electronics utilises its decades-long experience building emergency lighting and fire detection systems, in conjunction with the latest developments in algorithmic research performed by AUTH, to develop a system that bridges these vital safety systems into a coherent whole. In essence, the new AEELS uses real-time data provided by Olympia Electronics fire detection systems and its advanced algorithm calculates and provides the fastest and most secure escape route from a building, changing immediately the pictograms of the connected emergency escape luminaires to mirror the latest developments on site. The system follows the guidelines provided by the recently published CEN/TS 17951:2024 and the EU’s Risk Assessment methodology.?
The Innovator – Samir Cherif
Samir Cherif , Senior Director MEA at HID , discusses sustainable solutions, mobile credentials, and emerging technologies shaping access control in the Middle East and Africa with Rebecca Morpeth Spayne of International Security Buyer Magazine .
HID has a unique approach of working directly with end users and consultants. How does that benefit your research, development, and innovation efforts??
That’s a great question. HID’s DNA—and I’m including the larger group we belong to, ASSA ABLOY Group —emphasises upfront product specification with the end client. While we don’t sell directly to end users, we evangelise technology at the end-user level. Then, we collaborate with consultants to align ecosystem requirements with what clients want.?
This proactive approach helps set the standards for access control products and trends. Ultimately, our channel partners close the business, but our efforts indirectly create demand by educating and aligning expectations. This approach also allows us to gather direct insights into end-user pain points, which feeds back into innovation. It’s a model that works because, as a global leader in access control, we have the resources to prioritise thought leadership over direct selling.?
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Ask the Expert – Sarah Thompson , ICT
Security Buyer sits down with Sarah Thompson , Chief Product Officer at Integrated Control Technology to discover more about the company who pioneered ‘unified systems’?
How would you address the perception of access control readers being a “grudge” purchase, and what role do they play as a critical component of a security system??
I can see how some might perceive it as a “grudge” purchase – they can be bulky and obtrusive and at their most basic can be thought of as a fancy lock. But when an access reader is part of a full access, security and building automation system is one of the most important parts of the system. The reader not only allows or denies access, but they create a comprehensive reporting system that lightens day-to-day workloads and allows for faster responses in an emergency. They can be used to trigger duress signals to authorities without the need for audible alarms that may cause an intruder to become reckless or to leave before being apprehended. They can also increase awareness and operational efficiency when you have a reader that has a LED strip like ICT’s giving you instant status updates based on the colour of the strip.??
Latest News and Products
New IOTA trade body to champion optical security technologies
A new international trade body, IOTA, has been launched to represent and promote the wide range of authentication, anti-counterfeiting and automation optical security technologies available to global law enforcement agencies, central governments and brand owners.
The International Optical Technologies Association (IOTA) (formerly the International Hologram Manufacturers Association) comes as holography – once the cornerstone of anti-counterfeiting solutions – has evolved and now features within a broader spectrum of optical security technologies.
Product Spotlight – Videx Electronics
Introducing the Videx IPure Audio/Video Flush series Outdoor Panel, a state-of-the-art solution designed to enhance security and communication in residential and commercial settings?
The IPure Audio/Video Flush Series Outdoor Panel is an advanced system that integrates cutting-edge technology with user-friendly features, ensuring reliable performance and ease of use.?
Product Spotlight – FLIR Systems
How DP World Yarimca relies on FLIR Security Solutions for efficient and secure port security operations?
DP World Yarimca, one of the largest container terminals of the Gulf of ?zmit and Turkey, is a strong proponent of using industry-leading technology to deliver unrivaled value to its customers and partners. As the port is growing, DP World Yarimca needs to continue to provide uninterrupted operations and a high level of security.?
To address these challenges, DP World Yarimca has embraced innovative technological products, including FLIR’s comprehensive portfolio of security monitoring solutions.?
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