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The Buncombe County Public Safety Communications Centre (BCPSC) became the 145th Emergency Communications Centre (ECC) in the United States and the 13th ECC in the state of North Carolina to implement the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP).  Launched in 2011 as a public-private partnership, TMA’s ASAP service is designed to increase the accuracy and efficiency of calls for service from alarm monitoring centres to Emergency Communication Centres (ECCs).   Agre...

Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology, has announced that it has secured a $1.9 million deal with a South African energy company. The deal is the largest in Blackline’s Middle East & Africa (MEA) region (Rest of World segment) and marks the company’s first significant contract in Africa. The energy company purchased approximately 500 G7c devices for their plant workers and almost 500 G6 devices to protect their contractors while they are on site...

AI in video surveillance is transforming how businesses approach security. Bosch Building Technologies is investing in proactive and intelligent solutions for security and business optimisation supporting secure environments in and around buildings, perimeters, and traffic. The increasing importance of video data for security applications and beyond drives the trend of connecting cameras to the cloud. Cloud technology offers benefits such as scalability, cost-efficiency, and centralised managem...

Dragonfly and Vismo announce an integration partnership by which intelligence from Dragonfly’s Security Intelligence & Analysis Service will be available through the Vismo platform. Vismo will have access to Dragonfly’s 19,000 location risk scores and associated detailed intelligence reports and incident data. As a result, users of Vismo’s Locate & Protect App will be better protected when they are on the move. Two complementary capabilities The service combines two...

Arcserve, a major data protection and recovery software company, has been recognised for its excellence in SaaS backup, being named Cloud Backup Company of the Year at the Storage Awards 2024. The award recognised Arcserve as a provider of secure and resilient cloud storage and SaaS protection, highlighting the organisation as a trusted provider of data resilience solutions. Cloud data protection The awards showcase the best technologies, products, and solutions across the storage sector Arc...

RiverSafe, a global cybersecurity, DevOps, and AppSec professional services provider, has partnered with education-based charity - World Vision to improve access to education for children in Africa. World Vision World Vision is a global humanitarian organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children, families, and communities around the world. Focusing on providing education, healthcare, and emergency relief to those in need, they aim to break the cycle of poverty and open doors for a...

As a part of Teleste’s strategy execution, they have entered to an EMS-Partnership with Kyrel Oy from Finland. Through this new collaboration, Teleste aims to ensure continuous high quality, agility, and delivery reliability for our Public Safety and Mobility business unit. Kyrel is well known for its customer-centricity and reliability, values that Teleste shares. This creates a strong foundation for their partnership. Supply chain capabilities Marko Uutela, Director of Operations, Log...

AI in video surveillance is transforming how businesses approach security. Bosch Building Technologies is investing in proactive and intelligent solutions for security and business optimisation supporting secure environments in and around buildings, perimetres, and traffic. The increasing importance of video data for security applications and beyond drives the trend of connecting cameras to the cloud. Cloud technology  Cloud technology offers benefits such as scalability, cost-efficien...

Landsec, one of the UK’s commercial real estate companies, is launching an optimised Landsec Experience app across its entire London portfolio of prime workplaces using Smart Spaces’ smart building OS. The new app is designed to help people who work in Landsec’s buildings get the most from their time in and around their offices. In addition to digital access control, it provides office customers with access to a range of personalised experiences, events, and discounts along wi...

Armstrong Fluid Technology has announced that Anish Suthesh Arul has been promoted to Regional Manager for North America. In his new role, he will manage both the US and Canadian Regional Sales Enhancement Centres, Armstrong’s two largest global markets. Arul has been with Armstrong for five years, most recently as an Applications Engineer specialising in project management. Prior roles of Arul Prior to joining Armstrong, he served in a variety of lead roles with the University of Buffa...

Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using proprietary intelligence and integration to achieve proven crime prevention, announces its systems and services are deployed and maintained to the highest available level of cybersecurity protections and protocols. As major news stories continue to proliferate about hacks, breaches and vulnerabilities — including the high-profile cyberattacks this past week that crippled CDK Global, which provides management software for...

Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints™) and IN Groupe through SPS brand, a pioneer in contactless and dual interface cards, announce the launch of its secure Component solution for contactless biometric payment cards, supporting global card manufacturers to scale up production of next-generation payment cards. Secure Component solution In line with consumer preferences for contactless, the global biometric payment card market is anticipated to rise at a considerable rate over the coming yea...

Advancements in technology and industry practices as well as changes in regulatory agendas and directives make it necessary to continuously initiate new standards and update existing standards to ensure they remain relevant and effective. In this context, leadership in standardisation is a crucial factor for achieving the desired benefits and outcomes both for industry and society. That requires the ability and willingness of an actor to initiate, influence and shape the development and implem...

WSO2, the pioneer in digital transformation technology announced that it has been recognised by Forrester Research, Inc. as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: API Management Software, Q3 2024 report1 published on July 1, 2024. The report’s findings were based on a 24-criteria evaluation of the 15 vendors Forrester has identified as the API management software providers that matter most. The report is available for download here. Forrester Wave™: API Management Software The For...

Gunnebo Entrance Control is proud to announce its membership in SteelZero, a global initiative uniting organisations to expedite the shift towards a net zero steel industry. By Joining SteelZero, a renowned pioneer in entrance control solutions has pledged to drive demand for low-emission steel, contribute to policy reviews, and foster collective action and knowledge sharing among peers. Low-emission steel Alongside over 40 other businesses that consume more than 10 million tonnes of steel an...

ODSecurity is thrilled to announce the successful installation of two Soter RS X-ray body scanners at the Cayman Islands Airport for the Customs and Border Control Service. These advanced scanners, developed by ODSecurity, are designed to detect contraband inside and outside the body using a very low X-ray dose, enhancing the airport's security measures. Effective and efficient installation The Customs and Border Control Service has expressed their satisfaction with the performance of ODSecur...

As innovations, whether digital or physical, revolutionise every area of daily life, the payment sector is no exception. In this exclusive survey, carried out between December 2023 and January 2024, users around the world were interviewed on how they pay and what their expectations are when it comes to payment methods. Users’ payment preferences User expectations centred around three priorities: design, convenience, sustainability Drawing from the feedback of more than three thousand...

AMG Systems, the pioneer in highly robust connectivity and transmission solutions for IP Video, is seeing increasing demand for the skills of its growing Professional Services team which has been accumulating expertise in custom network design, configuration and deployment with a view to serving systems integrators – enabling them to deliver highly secure, scalable and available networks for more customers installing AMG Systems’ UK-manufactured industrial edge switches. As a Junipe...

ESG Book, a global pioneer in sustainability data and technology announced the appointment of Justin Fitzpatrick as the company's new CEO with immediate effect. He will lead the next phase of ESG Book's growth, and drive the firm's market differentiation through next-generation sustainability solutions. Justin Fitzpatrick A highly experienced pioneer of investor-backed software companies, Fitzpatrick was previously the Co-founder and COO of FullCircl, a software provider to more than 700 cli...

A new agreement has been signed between Viking Analytics and Bharat Forge Kilsta (BFK) from Karlskoga. The agreement, which is for three years, provides BFK with the AI-based optimisation tool "Smartforge" after a 10-month implementation phase. Smartforge  Smartforge optimises the forging process, primarily in the critical heat-keeping process where the problems with scrap are greatest. The goal is to reduce discarded products by 50%, contributing to energy savings and more environmental...

Integrity360, one of the pan-European cyber security specialists announced its partnership with Darktrace which will see Integrity360 act as a reseller for Darktrace’s entire portfolio of IT/OT services and initially offer the Darktrace/DETECT and RESPOND/Network™ solutions as part of its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) offering. Darktrace/DETECT and RESPOND provide threat detection and autonomous response capabilities to address the burgeoning attack surface across the extende...

Sensor specialist HENSOLDT is providing massive support for the German ‘European Sky Shield Initiative’ ESSI: As part of an order from Diehl Defence worth more than 100 million euros, HENSOLDT is supplying its high-performance TRML-4D radars, including a maintenance and training package, to Latvia and Slovenia. The radars will be deployed in the two ESSI countries as part of the IRIS-T SLM air defence system. This means that HENSOLDT currently has more than 80 air defence radars of...

Xesar is simply versatile. With the smartphone as an additional access medium, Xesar is now becoming even more versatile in its range of solutions and remains very simple to use. Authorisations and their changes are sent directly from the management software to iOS or Android smartphones by SMS.  There is no need to write access media via the coding station and a physical handover – this saves resources and streamlines the processes. Xesar app The Xesar app is clearly...

3DX-Ray Ltd the specialist supplier of X-ray screening systems to the security market, has announced that it has been selected for a contract with a prominent UK defence contractor, NP Aerospace Limited for the supply of its ThreatScan® portable X-ray system. Contract value The contract (which is subject to the finalisation of commercial terms) will commence with a three-month trial and testing process expected to commence in September 2024. Once the trials are successfully concluded, 3DX...

Innodisk, a pioneering global AI solution provider, has officially inaugurated Phase II of its R&D and production centre in Yilan, Taiwan. In response to the massive market demand driven by the edge AI wave, Innodisk has transformed the manufacturing plant into the group's AI core base. With the increased production capacity, Innodisk is ready to collaborate with global clients to deploy edge AI solutions. At the same time, Innodisk is also inviting global tech talent to join its teams arou...

Delvitech, a pioneer in 3D automated optical inspection for assembled printed circuit boards leveraging artificial intelligence, has joined forces with Eurotech, a global innovator in ultra-high-performance Edge AI Computers, to revolutionise quality control technology. Delvitech's patented integrated optical inspection technology, designed to collect comprehensive data to drive neural networks in optical inspection, gains crucial support from Eurotech's hardware. This collaboration boosts...

Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) increasingly impacts how brands are perceived by customers. As such, ESG plays an ever more important role in maintaining customer loyalty and providing businesses with investment prospects. Indeed, more than 60% of customers are now basing their purchasing decisions on how sustainable and ethical a brand is, and this is growing by 10% every year, according to consultancy PwC. Having strong ESG practices in place will benefit many aspects of...

Doordeck, a cloud-based access control software company, has joined the Board of the PSIA. The company has an innovative product that enables smartphone NFC keyless entry for buildings, regardless of which access control system is installed. The company, based in London, England, was established in 2015, and its products and services have been integrated into buildings throughout the world. It is a subsidiary of Sentry Interactive of Austin, Texas. “Our company is very excited to be joini...

Valsoft Corporation Inc., a Canadian company specialising in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Asher Group, a pioneering provider of scalable communications for emergency management agencies and cutting-edge human resources solutions. Founded in 1995, Asher focuses on the intersection of communication and computing technology, most notably with the development of Hyper-Reach. The Hyper-Reach platform enables hundred...

Dahua Technology, a video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, announces the launch of its comprehensive global delivery and service system. By delivering precise, intelligent services and solutions to customers worldwide, Dahua aims to continuously enhance service experiences, setting a new benchmark for efficiency and professionalism.  Multi-dimensional service network Dahua's multi-dimensional service network includes headquarters technical support centres, official servic...