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Valsoft, a company specialised in the acquisition and development of vertical market software companies, is pleased to announce that it has acquired the assets of Cascade Software Systems, Inc. (‘Cascade’), a provider of enterprise software solutions and mobile applications for the local government market. Cascade delivers highly segmented and integrated end-to-end solutions designed to manage all facets of local government project cost accounting and operations. Minimising data en...

Milestone Systems, the world’s renowned provider of open platform video management software (VMS), has announced the release of Device Pack 10.1a, which supports all optical and thermal MOBOTIX Mx6 cameras, as well as the entire MOBOTIX MOVE camera range. Milestone Device Pack 10.1a Milestone Device Pack 10.1a also integrates MxActivitySensor, a software-based professional analysis tool Milestone Systems’ Device Pack 10.1a product also integrates MxActivitySensor, a software-based...

Belden Inc., a global provider in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, announces a new team dedicated to supporting the connectivity needs of the global hospitality market. This team, specialising in cable and connectivity infrastructures, is comprised of experts in each of Belden’s four hospitality sectors: hotels and resorts, casinos, cruise lines and theme parks. In the hospitality market, facilities are constantly innovating to keep guests satisfied. As tec...

Salient Systems Corporation, a globally renowned innovator of unified security solutions, has announced the launch of its new CompleteView 20/20 Video Management Solution. With Salient’s robust and flexible User Interface (UI), users can manage and administer enterprise security solutions up to 30% faster. Superior command and control tools, seamless third-party integrations, and advanced analytics enable Salient’s comprehensive management solution, CompleteView 20/20 VMS to meet se...

Retail banking combines a demand for high security with complex workflows. Staff need efficient access. Facility managers need the flexibility to design access permissions around individual needs, so not everyone can access every area whenever they choose. Nobody wants to carry or track large numbers of keys. These were the requirements, managers of Creval — a regional bank in Italy — faced when seeking an alternative to a mechanical master-key system. Creval needed new access contr...

Aratek announces the launching of Marshall 5, an all-in-one biometric handheld device that promises to take identification-anywhere to the next level.‍ The Marshall 5 is a powerful and complete solution that seamlessly integrates with various FBI-certified fingerprint scanners such as FAP 20, FAP 30, or FAP 45, giving customers the utmost flexibility to perform identification and authentication for every requirement and from virtually any location. Biometric handheld device It integrates...

Userful Corporation, a renowned provider of AV-over-IP solutions for enhanced video communication since 2015, announced that Sigma Alimentos, a popular global branded refrigerated food company, has deployed Userful video wall technology at its headquarters’ main control room. Sigma Alimentos is headquartered in Monterrey, Mexico and maintains operations in the U.S., Mexico, Latin America and Europe. The company’s 2017 revenues totaled more than 3 billion and it deploys a fleet of mo...

The fragmented nature of the security and safety equipment market has brought manufacturers, integrators and other market players together to drive the need for integrated, interoperable systems. As a global distributor of Network and Security Solutions, Anixter Inc. has joined the Open Security & Safety Alliance, a new partnership of global security, safety and building automation organisations, to help develop a framework of common standards, best practices and specifications that address...

Provider of secure payments BITEL has recently launched a new point of sale (POS) terminal that features a fingerprint sensor manufactured by ARATEK, the pioneer in biometric authentication. Easy Integration ‍“We are pleased to introduce the IC7200 featuring ARATEK capacitive A400-M fingerprint sensor,” said Mark Chun, senior sales manager for BITEL. The new model IC7200 is designed to be implemented for mobile payment, retail and social welfare distribution in various countri...

Userful Corporation, one of the world's pioneering developers of software for visual display solutions, announced that the Calgary Public Library has deployed 200 of Userful’s collaborative displays throughout its network of libraries, including the brand new 240,000 square foot central branch in the heart of downtown Calgary. The new library features a wide range of innovations and Userful Corporation is proud to be associated with the project. The company’s visual display solution...

Like many inpatient health facilities around Europe, the Centre Psychothérapique de Nancy (CPN) in France had a persistent problem with lost physical keys. If a key went missing — lost or misplaced, by a resident or staff member — multiple cylinders in a unit would need to be replaced. The expense in terms of staff time and money was significant, and never-ending. And like many other health centres, CPN turned to Aperio wireless technology for a solution. Over 160 Aperio wire...

As cybersecurity has become a boardroom issue, there is an increasing call for the financial exposure from cyber risk to be measured. This enables financial appraisal of cybersecurity investments and informs decisions on cybersecurity insurance. Applying quantitative techniques to cybersecurity has long been considered a complex, if not impossible task due to the large number of factors to consider each with varying degrees of uncertainty and the lack of relevant, contextual data on cyber breac...

Tepe Security, which provides private electronic security services for individuals and corporations, became the fastest responding company to customer complaints with 51 minutes. Tepe Security Customer Services made a difference in the sector with the fast resolution time it brought to the complaints regarding Tepe Security alarm systems published on sikayetvar.com in 2017. According to the 2017 data of Complaintvar.com, Tepe Security resolved the complaints in a short time like 51 minutes...

Userful Corporation, one of the world's leading developer of software for visual display solutions, announced that it has surpassed the one million mark for displays supported globally. With customers in more than 100 countries in various markets, Userful is the trusted provider for industry leaders such as Capital One, Hewlett Packard, Hilton, NASA, Nestle and Schlumberger. “We partner with Userful because we love the adaptability and flexibility of their solutions,” said Marielle...

Tripp Lite, a global manufacturer of power protection and connectivity solutions, has released a new line of secure KVM switches. All 11 models are on the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) list of compliant products, having achieved certification for Protection Profile v3.0 (vPP3.0) for Peripheral Sharing Switches. This NIAP certification holds IT networking products to high standards for data protection capabilities, meeting the strict security needs of the U.S. military and go...

Hikvision showcased their latest alarm solutions at Security Essen, with a keen focus on integration, demonstrating the company’s commitment to providing extensive security solutions to customers for a wide range of applications. The Hikvision alarm solutions demonstrated the full range of products and technologies available and how they can all be utilised together - covering any security need - all from one provider. Intrusion and video verification “We had a great show with lot...

Userful Corporation, one of the world's pioneering infrastructure software companies for video and video walls solutions, announced that the company’s Board of Directors has named John Marshall as Chief Executive Officer. He assumes leadership of the company and will also join Userful’s Board. Tim Griffin, Userful Founder and former President, remains with the company as Chief Technology Officer. “In just about every industry from transportation to telecommunications, from hea...

Help from Mysuru Police for assistance and control at any troubled area is just minutes away now. A full-fledged mobile command centre vehicle will work round-the-clock, during the festival of Dasara, to respond to any emergencies. Also, this state-of-the-art vehicle is being used during Dasara festival for the first time. Command centre vehicle The command centre vehicle helps surveillance, especially during bigger events like Dasara and VVIP visits. Equivalent to a thousand eyes within a lar...

The Royal Boon Edam International B.V. (Boon Edam) announced the launch of the Circlelock Combi, a half portal that attaches to an existing door – therefore, transforming the entrance into a high security entrance, which is capable of protecting against both unauthorised entry and piggybacking. Renovation and construction costs can escalate quickly, when locking down a highly sensitive area. Now, users can attach the Circlelock Combi easily and quickly, to either the secure or non-secure...

Hikvision, the world’s supplier of innovative security products and solutions, announced its IP camera product series, DS-2CD3 and DS-2CD5, have achieved the Certificate of Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation (abbreviated as Common Criteria or CC) with assurance type EAL2 augmented with ALC_FLR.2 (EAL2+). It demonstrates Hikvision’s commitment to global customers on reliability and cybersecurity. As one of the most widely recognised international standards...

Johnson & Quin, a nationally-trusted provider of edge direct mail production, integrated marketing solutions, data services and high-speed colour inkjet printing, has successfully completed a rigorous examination of its data security processes and procedures, under the SOC 2 Type 1 standards. The SOC 2 examination was administered by the professional IT assurance and compliance staff, at 360 Advanced, a respected national Qualified Security Assessor, HITRUST CSF Assessor and CPA firm, based...

Dallmeier offers comprehensive security solutions for all areas of application around airports. Specifically, in the area of cameras a wide range of systems allow customers to tackle all of their safety and security challenges and be able to comply fully with operational and regulatory requirements. On top of that, Dallmeier supplies video management solutions that not only give operators an exhaustive overview of security-relevant events, but also allow the video data to be analysed with a vi...

Recife’s urban trains system carries around 400 thousand passengers a day – it is the third largest railway operator in number of users in Brazil. To ensure a safe journey for passengers, it is imperative to increase the subway security with modern technologies and monitoring equipment. The main challenge was to adapt the technology to the specific conditions such as lighting, people flow and speed of a subway station while not interrupting the transportation service. Therefore, eas...

Fidano, a software and business solutions provider for the payment processing industry, has successfully completed a rigorous fifth annual examination of its policies and procedures, under the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1 Type 2 standards, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to data security at all levels of its operations. SOC 1 Type 2 standards examination The demanding third-party examinations that led to the achievement were administered by the professional IT assurance and co...

KnowBe4, a provider of security awareness training and simulated phishing, has completed a rigorous third-party audit of its data security procedures and processes under the System and Organisation Controls 2 (SOC 2) Type 2 standards. KnowBe4 completed the SOC 2 Type 1 examination in April, and immediately initiated action to achieve a SOC 2 Type 2 status. The examination that led to compliance with the demanding SOC 2 Type 2 data security standards was administered by the professional IT compl...

Developing Solutions, Inc. dsTest v5.1 is available to all current customers with active support agreements. It is available for downloading from the Developing Solutions secure support website. All features available in v5.0 are carried forward into v5.1. In addition to the continued support and development for 3G and 4G core network testing, dsTest v5.1 will include the initial releases of 5G core services for the N2, N8, N10, N13, N12, N11, and N4 reference points. Implementing automated te...

ForeSight Medical, LLC, a renowned provider of surgical and implant cost-containment services, has announced that their ForeSight and Encompass applications have earned certified status for information security by HITRUST. HITRUST CSF Certified status HITRUST CSF Certified status demonstrates that the organisation’s ForeSight and Encompass applications have met key regulations and industry-defined requirements and is appropriately managing risk. This achievement places ForeSight Medical,...

Silvervine, Inc. has demonstrated its continued commitment to data security and privacy by completing a meticulous outside audit of its System and Organization Controls 1 (SOC 1) Type 2 standards. The detailed examination that led to the achievement was administered by the IT assurance and compliance staff at 360 Advanced, a respected national Qualified Security Assessor, HITRUST CSF Assessor and CPA firm based in St. Petersburg, Fla. Assurance and operational visibility Companies that comple...

Hosting, a pioneer in cloud computing and database services since 1997, has achieved an extraordinary status in its industry by completing a series of five data security examinations, including the Service Organisation Controls (SOC) 1 and 2, HITRUST for healthcare, Payment Card Industry (PCI) standard of compliance, and penetration testing. The rigorous third-party examinations that led to compliance with the demanding series of data security standards were administered by...

Userful Corporation, a renowned provider of display controller software, announced the new version 9.10 of its award-winning video wall solution that strengthens cloud features to give administrators more control of remote locations plus improved capabilities for users. Some of the new features include: Backup and Restore Server Settings via Userful Cloud - where administrators now can remotely backup and restore server settings from a central location. Upload content directly on the Signage...