Security Today 2021 New Product of the Year Award Winners

Security Today 2021 New Product of the Year Award Winners

The Security Today New Product of the Year Award honors the outstanding product development achievements of security equipment manufacturers whose products are considered to be particularly noteworthy in their ability to improve security. In the 13th successful year of the independently juried contest, winners were honored in 43 product award categories.

2021 New Product of the Year Winners Press Release


Access Control - Biometrics
HID Global, HID Signo Biometric Reader 25B

Access Control Devices/Peripherals
Gallagher, Gallagher Command Centre v8.50 cipher pad feature

Access Control Devices/Peripherals - Wireless
ASSA ABLOY, HES ES100 Series Wireless Electric Strike
SALTO Systems, SALTO Neoxx Padlock

Access Control Software/Controllers
CyberLock Inc., CyberAudit-Web 9.4

Artificial Intelligence
OnSolve, OnSolve Risk Intelligence

Big Data Security Analysis
StrikeReady, CARA

Cameras – Multi-sensor Megapixel
Panasonic i-Pro Sensing Solutions, i-Pro S-series Network Cameras

Cloud Solutions and Services
Cloudastructure, Cloudastructure’s Enterprise Grade Solution
Data Theorem, Cloud Secure

Convergence & Integrated Software and Solutions
Cognyte, Cognyte Symphia

Cyber Defense Solutions
Defendify, Breach Detection and Response

Cybersecurity as a Service
Cyvatar, Cyvatar CSaaS

Emergency Communication Systems
Rave Mobile Safety, Rave Collaborate

Employee Screening
IPVideo Corporation, ViewScan 2.2

Entry Security Systems
Aiphone, IXW-HWCBP

Fire & Life Safety
Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC, Peer-to-Peer Network Cards

Internet of Things
Identiv, Inc., uTrust Sense SyringeCheck

Intrusion Detection and Prevention Solutions
CornellCookson, CornellCookson StoreDefender

IP Intercoms
Aiphone, IXG-MK

Locks/Safes/Hardware
ASSA ABLOY, ASSA ABLOY Premium Bored Lock

Mass Notification
Omnilert, Omnilert Gun Detect

Mobile Apps
AMAG Technology, Symmetry Mobile
LenelS2, BlueDiamond Mobile App Version 2.1.8

Monitoring Solutions
IPVideo Corporation, HALO IOT Smart Sensor 2.2

Network Support Solutions
NVT Phybridge, FLEX24-10G Gigabit Ethernet Switch

Outdoor Perimeter Protection
Codelocks, Gate Solutions by Codelocks

Pedestrian Security Entrances
Evolv Technology, Evolv Express

Power Supply Technologies
LifeSafety Power, FlexPower Generation 2

Security Intercom and Communication Systems
Aiphone, IX-MV7-HB-L

Sensors and Detectors
CEIA USA, OPENGATE

SOC Automation Suite
Vector Flow, Physical Security Operation Center (SOC) Automation Suite

Software/IT Solutions
Axis Communications, Inc., AXIS Live Privacy Shield (2021)
Seneca, xConnect Guardian

Tools and Hardware
Medeco Security Locks, Medeco Intelligent Key Cabinet

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones)
D-Fend Solutions, Multi-Sensor Command & Control system (MSC2)

User Authentication/Identification/Credentialing and Management
HID Global, HID WorkforceID

Video Analytics
BriefCam, Video Analytics Platform for Multi-site Deployment

Video Intercoms
LiftMaster, Smart Video Intercom – M (CAPXM)

Video Management Systems
Genetec, Genetec Security Center 5.10
Salient Systems, CompleteView VMS Version 6.0.0

Video Surveillance Cameras - AI
Hanwha Techwin America, PNV-A6081R

Video Surveillance Cameras – Body-Worn
Eagle Eye Networks, Eagle Eye Networks 4G Direct to Cloud Body Camera for Commercial Market

Video Surveillance Cameras - IP
Axis Communications, AXIS Q6100-E Network Camera

Video Surveillance Data Storage
Pivot3, Pivot3 Surveillance Series Edge

Video Surveillance Hardware & Accessories
Backstreet Surveillance, Inc., M5 Universal Security Mount

Visitor Management
IDIS America, IDIS AI Box (DV-2232)

Vulnerability Remediation
Viakoo, Device Certificate Manager

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