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HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity and access control solutions, announced that Deskbee, a global provider of corporate space management solutions, has integrated HID Mobile Access and Identity Positioning technologies into its platform. With an already robust workplace management application, Deskbee wanted to enhance security and optimise operational efficiencies by integrating digital credentials and real-time positioning into its platform. HID Mobile Access With HID Mobile Acces...

iDenfy, a Lithuania-based RegTech company, announced its new Know Your Business (KYB) verification workflow for Sole Proprietorships. This feature is designed to onboard sole traders, businesses, and legal entities through a unified dashboard. Tailored specifically to meet the needs of sole proprietors, iDenfy’s solution helps compliance teams collect information required for KYB verification more efficiently, using special features, such as automated questionnaires and templates that mak...

Matrix, a pioneering Indian technology provider, is set to exhibit its state-of-the-art security solutions at Inno Rail 2024. The event, scheduled from November 28 to 30 at the RDSO Stadium Ground in Lucknow, will see Matrix at Booth No. 81, where it will display a range of solutions designed specifically for the rail and transportation sectors. RDSO 6.0-compliant network cameras  Matrix is the first Indian company to offer RDSO 6.0-compliant network cameras, aligning with the strict cyb...

ASIS International (ASIS) and the International Protective Security Board (IPSB) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote collaboration and information-sharing between the two organisations. This partnership aims to foster the growth of the security industry and the executive protection community. MOU outline The MOU outlines the purpose of the agreement, which is to facilitate mutual cooperation and the exchange of knowledge and resources between ASIS and IPSB....

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that its Gun Violence Research Centre has released its Holiday Gun Incidents in Retail Facilities Report, identifying a disturbing trend involving gun-related violence in US retail locations. The research shows that, during the 2022 and 2023 holiday seasons, from Black Friday to New Year’s Eve, retail settings includ...

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has launched its winter safety campaign, urging people to ‘Stay Safe, Tell Security’. The initiative is aimed at fostering public awareness of shared responsibilities in keeping public spaces safe. Importance of teamwork The online campaign emphasises the importance of teamwork in public safety, encouraging the public, security professionals, and businesses to collaborate by staying vigilant and reporting anything unusual to licenced security...

i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a global pioneer in professional security and public safety solutions, announced a new line of High Zoom Bullet cameras designed to deliver exceptional long-range coverage with advanced edge AI capabilities. Equipped with powerful zoom and IR LED technologies, the new cameras offer unrivaled precision for long-distance monitoring across various environments, such as highways, parking lots, bridges, ports, and stadiums. The new lineup includes 10x...

Award-winning global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, has announced a strategic partnership with Chubb China, signaling growth and expansion in the region.   The announcement came as part of the New Zealand-China Business Partnerships Ceremony in Guangzhou on November 7. Seven other New Zealand companies joined Gallagher to signal new cooperation agreements between the companies and their Chinese counterparts.   Projects and product launches The event was at...

Global technology solutions provider - Arrow Electronics, Inc. (ARW) has enhanced its AI-infused ArrowSphere Cloud platform, allowing channel partners to create custom AI assistants that tap their own data, workflows, content, and vendor-specific data to deliver efficiency, cost reductions, and faster market entry. ArrowSphere’s augmented generative AI tools “ArrowSphere’s augmented generative AI tools will mark a shift in how our channel partners are able interact with their...

The demands on intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations are growing, as the current complex security environment addresses new requirements to support faster and more efficient operations. Legacy ISR systems have struggled to keep up with the vast amounts of surging data volumes, which often translates into delayed decision-making. As a result valuable -- and sometimes vital -- insights are lost, risking mission success and even human lives. So says Mark Rushton...

Midland Heart’s ongoing drive to improve community safety for residents has been boosted thanks to a new, state-of-the-art IP video surveillance system that utilises approximately 900 Hanwha Vision Q series cameras alongside X series network video recorders (NVRs). The video system provides enhanced building coverage, higher-quality images, and live monitoring to improve safety, security, and resident peace of mind.  A new video system needed  After a highly competitive tender...

Cequence Security, a pioneer in API security and bot management announced the launch of its new API Security Assessment Services. Designed to provide immediate, actionable insights into API security risks, these time-bound and fixed services leverage Cequence’s advanced Unified API Protection platform, enabling companies to quickly identify and address security gaps within their existing infrastructure. A clear and comprehensive view As digital transformation accelerates, the reliance o...

Matrix's client, a pivotal divisional office within the Railways Department, manages railway operations across multiple divisions. Serving as the central administrative hub, the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) office is dedicated to ensuring safe, efficient, and dependable train services, while addressing operational challenges and enhancing the passenger experience. This case study explores the DRM office’s adoption of innovative communication strategies and processes that optimise mana...

In light of the growth of IoT device deployments, coupled with the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber threats, the need for comprehensive cybersecurity solutions has never been more urgent. Recognising this imperative, the HyGARDE consortium has been established to develop a state-of-the-art cybersecurity solution to protect connected equipment, ensuring the security of the devices and the sensitive data that flows through them. This approach is essential to safeguard the entire...

“CRITIS” security managers worldwide are confronted with a multitude of information, new requirements, and questions, not least against the background of massive geopolitical changes. The new “International CRITIS Practical Guide to Video Technology” from Germany-based manufacturer Dallmeier Electronic is intended to provide support. Compared to the first German edition, this internationally oriented, English-language practical guide has a broader definition of the CRITI...

Allied Universal®,  the world’s major security and facility services company, announced the launch of its new Workforce Solution Services business unit. Workforce Solution Services Workforce Solution Services provides a wide range of premium staffing solutions – including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and temporary to companies nationwide across diverse industries. It replaces Allied Universal’s 30-year-old Peoplemark brand. As the third largest private employer in North Am...

Immersive Labs, the pioneer in people-centric cyber resilience, has announced the appointment of Oliver Newbury to its Board of Directors. Newbury brings a wealth of experience and insights as a global cybersecurity executive and advisor for some of the largest multinational enterprises.  Oliver Newbury Oliver Newbury’s guidance will help inform Immersive Labs’ business strategy and innovation. The company, whose mission is to give workforces the human edge over cyber threat...

adCAPTHCA, the specialist security verification platform, has partnered with web development agency Indie Ridge to protect its clients from bot attacks through human verification technology. Indie Ridge delivers technical solutions on behalf of the UK’s leading creative agencies, but the rapid increase of bot traffic on client websites was compromising user experience, distorting analytics, and creating security vulnerabilities, as well as being a potential attack vector into the brand&rs...

Verkada, the pioneer in cloud-based physical security announced that it has added six new technology partners to its Integrations programme: Appriss Retail, Auror, Axon Evidence, CompScience, Extreme Networks, and RedBag.  This expanded range of supported integrations will empower Verkada customers across a range of verticals, including retail, law enforcement, manufacturing, and education, to address even more use cases with Verkada's platform and solutions. Verkada's Integrations progra...

Technology automates tasks, streamlines processes, and improves efficiency in various fields, including physical security. But the success of today’s latest technologies depends on our ability to use them responsibly and efficiently. Optimising our industry’s use of technology requires that the industry’s workforce have the needed skills to operate the latest equipment. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: How does technology innovation in security systems impact...

Verifying identities and conducting criminal background checks in the field has traditionally been one of the most time-consuming tasks for law enforcement officers. Real-time mobile biometrics In the past, this often required detaining individuals and transporting them to a station for fingerprint identification. Forward-thinking agencies like the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) are tapping into highly accurate, real-time mobile biometric technology — Rapid ID — tran...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer in smart, healthy, and sustainable building solutions announced significantly expanded AI capabilities in its OpenBlue Enterprise Manager suite of digital solutions, part of the OpenBlue digital ecosystem. Generative AI applications The updates, available include the first customer-facing generative AI applications, more autonomous building controls, and a significantly improved user experience. These updates pave the way for additional AI enhancements in...

Securitas Technology, a global pioneer in security technology solutions, partnered with K9s United during the Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024 show that took place on September 23-25 in Orlando, Florida, reinforcing its commitment to community support and those who help make the world a safer place. As part of this collaboration, Securitas Technology has made a significant charitable contribution to bolstering K9s United’s mission. Training, equipment, and resources K9s United is a d...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions announced that 22 Bishopsgate is centralising the control of IoT and physical security with Genetec™ Security Center. The software is helping to maximise the return on the prestigious facility's smart building investments, adding value for visitors and tenants. 22 Bishopsgate Sitting in the heart of the City of London's financial district, 22 Bishopsgate is a multi-ten...

Detection Technology, a global pioneer in X-ray detector solutions, announces the worldwide availability of its expanded X-ray flat panel detector portfolio featuring over 60 products. The portfolio includes advanced a-Si (amorphous silicon), IGZO (indium gallium zinc oxide), and CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) technology-based detectors, optimised for a wide range of industrial, medical, and security X-ray imaging applications. Portfolio applications Currently, the portfolio i...

The Monitoring Association’s (TMA) President Steve Butkovich honored four of TMA’s long-serving volunteers for their impactful contributions to TMA’s ASAP service with the 2024 Mel Mahler Award, formerly known as the President’s Award on Oct. 9th at the 2024 Annual Meeting in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Mel Mahler Award The Mel Mahler Award is presented at the discretion of the TMA president in recognition of outstanding contributions within his/her tenure. The 20...

Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using proprietary intelligence and integration to achieve proven crime prevention, announces the launch of a new educational webinar series. Featuring some of the industry’s foremost subject matter experts and thought pioneers, the sessions are designed to inform security practitioners about the latest developments in security technologies and methodologies, crime and loss prevention, vertical market challenges, law enforcement,...

Immersive Labs, the pioneer in people-centric cyber resilience announced the launch of its ground-breaking 'AI Scenario Generator'. This new capability enables organisations to seamlessly generate threat scenarios for crisis simulations to ensure their workforces are ready for the latest threats. ‍AI Scenario Generator By inputting a few short prompts, customers can use the AI Scenario Generator to rapidly generate and launch customised cyber exercises to prove and improve individual and...

Wavelynx Technologies, a trailblazer in advanced, secure, and versatile reader and credential solutions, announced the launch of its Middle East and North Africa (MENA) operations, appointing Vishal Khullar, Director of Business Development, as Head of the region. Wavelynx's secure and interoperable access control solutions enable businesses to modernise their authentication technology at a pace that suits their needs. Tailored access control solutions "At Wavelynx, we're committed to providi...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions announced it has acquired IXLA, an Italian manufacturer of advanced laser and colour personalisation systems for cards and passports. The addition of IXLA expands HID’s card and passport personalisation portfolio, particularly in European markets and emerging economies. Document personalisation solutions “Welcoming IXLA into the HID family demonstrates our commitment to providing convenient and efficient document personal...