February 2020 Industry News
HONG KONG ID CARDS
The High Security Printing Asia conference, organized by Reconnaissance International, named Hong Kong Special Administrative Region the winner of Best New ePassport and Best New ID Card for 2019. The new ePassports were released in January 2019. Each card's polycarbonate data page contains microprinting, a background of the national flag and emblem of Hong Kong—the Golden Bauhinia Square—and a foreground with a laser-engraved photo of the cardholder. The smart ID card features built-in RFID technology and high-resolution photographs that support facial recognition software, in addition to a distinctive background of the city's skyline visible only under ultraviolet light. The IDs also have expanded storage capacity for higher-resolution photos, supporting alternative biometric authentication platforms.
AWARD
Aeroturn LLC was awarded the 2019 ASTORS Homeland Security Award for Best Pedestrian Entrance Control Solution from American Security Today for its deployable Integrated Modular Turnstile system.
CONTRACT
The U.S. General Services Administration awarded Root9B, LLC, a five-year IT Schedule 70 contract to provide cybersecurity software, training courses, and professional services and support to U.S. public sector agencies.
ANNOUNCEMENT
According to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc., the global insurance fraud detection market size is expected to reach $9.7 billion by 2025.
PARTNERSHIPS
FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION
ABLOY USA and Transport Security, Inc., marked their 40th anniversary offering ENFORCER padlocks for trailers and containers.
STEM EDUCATION
LenelS2 will sponsor a program for a New York high school, helping students develop academic, technical, and professional skills.
SMART CITY
Teleste Corporation is collaborating with 26 ecosystem partners, plus Nokia and Spinverse, to bring 5G public safety and transportation solutions to smart cities.
MERGERS AND MOVES
Patriot Technologies & Communication Technologies & Consulting
The acquisition supports Patriot's forward-looking move, providing end-to-end critical communication solutions.
Broadcom Inc. & Symantec Corporation
The acquisition expands Broadcom's infrastructure software footprint with the addition of Symantec's enterprise security portfolio.
Palo Alto Networks & Aporeto Inc.
The acquisition by Palo Alto will strengthen its Cloud Native Security Platform.
Allied Universal & SOS Security
Allied Universal merged with SOS Security, expanding its global footprint and diversifying the services it offers clients.
