COVID-19 Tag

13 Oct In my view: Facing up to the future for facial recognition

Posted at 16:38h in Features

New mask mandates in the region have increased the need for new facial recognition solutions, writes Aluisio Figueiredo CEO ISS (Intelligent Security Systems) The expansion of facial recognition into the mainstream of commercial, corporate and government access control strategies has been ongoing for several years. Because it...

21 Sep How video doorbells make contactless deliveries safer

Posted at 11:19h in Features

Contactless deliveries have assumed paramount importance following COVID-19. As cases rise again, Mohammad Meraj Hoda, vice president of Business Development – Middle East & Africa at Ring gives us a look at how video doorbells improve all-round safety With the number of coronavirus cases continuing to...

30 Jul One million masks milestone reached at Strata’s Al Ain facility

Posted at 11:57h in News

Honeywell and Mubadala Investment Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Strata Manufacturing, reached the manufacturing landmark of producing one million N95 masks in Strata’s Al Ain facility this week. The collaboration is providing critical personal protective equipment (PPE) for the UAE’s front line health workers, while transforming the country into...

07 Jul Web application attacks account

Posted at 13:29h in Features, News

Cybercriminals are targeting the growing online presence of businesses in the region, with attacks on web applications being the leading form of exploit. With this growing trend towards digital service channels, Dimension Data’s parent company, NTT Ltd., in its 2020 Global Threat Intelligence Report, has found...

11 May Free virus track and track download for access management

Posted at 14:27h in News

A free Track and Trace module has been added to access control specialist, TDSi's EXgarde security management software to help organisations investigate and map the movement of people potentially infected with COVID-19 (or any other dangerous pathogen), so those who have come into potential contact...

07 May Siemens body temperature solution minimises infection risk in buildings

Posted at 12:09h in News

Siemens has launched a thermal shield solution that can help with tracking infections from COVID-19 that can be integrated into the video and access systems of businesses. Siveillance Thermal Shield quickly measures the body temperature of a person seeking to access a building. Thermal imaging cameras are...

28 Apr Bupa Arabia sets up state of the art Command and Control Center to tackle virus in Saudi

Posted at 11:56h in News

Since the global outbreak of COVID-19, the Saudi private sector has been making considerable efforts to alleviate the impact of the pandemic in the Kingdom. The health insurance sector has been proactive in its support to the measures taken by the government to contain the crisis. Bupa...

22 Apr Using thermal cameras with AI and analytics assists with detection of people with elevated temperatures

Posted at 14:03h in News

Cloud surveillance specialists, Eagle Eye Networks enhancements to the Eagle Eye Cloud Video Management System for full support of dual spectrum cameras used in elevated temperature detection. Interest in the use of dual spectrum cameras with integrated analytics for locating faces and measuring temperature has greatly...

15 Apr Cybersecurity: How to secure remote working?

Posted at 06:00h in Features

François Amigorena founder and CEO of IS Decisions and an expert commentator on cybersecurity issues looks at some of the cyber security challenges of remote working Due to the current situation of COVID-19 (coronavirus), most employees are asked to work remotely for obvious safety reasons. The...

02 Apr Drones will be a vital asset during Coronavirus crisis says leading UAE drone company

Posted at 16:25h in News

Leading drone technology company, Falcon Eye Drones Services (FEDS) predicts that the UAE will emerge as a world leader in drone capability due to its proactive approach at utilising the technology during the current pandemic. Rabih Bou Rashid, ceo of FEDS, the Middle East’s leading Drone-as-a-Service...

24 Mar Silent Sentinel launch new range of fever detection cameras

Posted at 15:30h in News

Surveillance platform manufacturer Silent Sentinel has launchd a brand-new range of standoff fever detection cameras designed for temperature detection called the Fixed Modem. The cameras are accurate to within 0.3 degrees and can be deployed as a standalone system or as part of a network deployed...

24 Mar VuWall offers free software for quick creation of temporary emergency video wall for frontline staff

Posted at 15:09h in News

VuWall is looking to partner with those who are on the front lines working to keep communities safe and healthy by offering its VuWall2 visualization tool as a free download, allowing organizations to create a temporary video wall solution. “In this time of crisis, coordination...

17 Mar SANS Security Awareness releases free ‘Securely Working from Home’ deployment Kit to Aid Organizations Impacted by Coronavirus

Posted at 11:35h in News

Coronavirus has caused organisations around the world to transition their workforce away from an office environment to work from home. Yet many organisations lack the policies, resources or training to enable their people to do so securely. In response, SANS Security Awareness, a division of the SANS...