May 2020 Industry News
RACING CIRCUIT VIDEO SOLUTION
The Hockenheimring in Germany features a motor racing circuit of approximately five kilometers (roughly three miles) in length and can hold 120,000 fans in its stands. With more than 700,000 visitors streaming into the site for both motorsport and running events every year, the Hockenheimring uses a Bosch video security system to investigate criminal incidents. More than 64 IP cameras monitor entrances and exits, stands, the motorsport museum, other public areas, and the racing circuit. The high-resolution cameras are networked through a central video management system, which police can access live and via mobile devices. The system is also linked to the museum’s fire alarm and intrusion detection systems and is sometimes used to document long-term construction projects.
Mergers & Moves
Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. Titan IC Systems Limited
The acquisition will accelerate analytics across Mellanox’s applications, plus strengthen its network intelligence capabilities.
Everbridge, Inc. CNL Software Ltd.
The acquisition will expand Everbridge’s physical security information management (PSIM) offerings, enhancing CNL’s PSIM platform’s support capabilities and scope.
OASIS Group Box-It Scotland
The acquisition of Box-It Scotland strengthens records and information management provider OASIS Group’s presence in Scotland.
Donna Poulos American Fibertek (AFI)
Under its new owner, AFI will continue producing American-made electronic network security devices, switches, power supplies, converters, and other digital network hardware.
AWARD
ERP Maestro’s Access Analyzer, which automates the monitoring, detection, and prevention of internal access and cybersecurity risks in SAP and SAP cloud applications, was named “Best Product” in the Access Control category for the 8th annual InfoSec Awards.
CONTRACT
Turnstile manufacturer Aeroturn LLC was awarded a contract to make multiple types of ADA-compliant turnstile lanes for five Government Services Administration (GSA) sites in the United States. The turnstiles were selected by security provider eVigilant Security.
ANNOUNCEMENT
The North American Alliance Against Bullying (NCAAB) partnered with BullyingCanada and other anti-bullying organizations to expand access to critical helpline support for bullied youths throughout the continent.
PARTNERSHIPS
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION
Municode and OnSolve’s CodeRED emergency notification service allows local government agencies to deliver information to citizens.
METAL DETECTORS
The Safety Equipment Institute (SEI) and Intertek partnered for certification testing of hand-worn and hand-held metal detectors.
STAFFING
Makwa Global, LLC, and G4S Risk Management Ltd announced a global strategic partnership, offering the U.S. government access to 540,000 staff in 90 countries.
