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Allied Universal®, the world’s major security and facility services provider, has been selected by BMO Stadium as its event services provider, offering comprehensive temporary staffing, consulting, and security. Allied Universal’s expertise in supporting large venues enables BMO Stadium to focus on ensuring the success of concerts and sporting events. BMO Stadium BMO Stadium in Los Angeles hosts concerts by world-renowned music artists and is home to the Los Angeles Football C...

IriusRisk, the industry-pioneering platform for automated threat modelling, has announced the appointment of Jose López Muñoz as its new Head of AI. The appointment represents another key milestone in IriusRisk’s plans to power the development of advanced AI-driven threat modelling solutions, transforming how the company can help its customers design secure software and systems. Prior roles of Jose López Muñoz Jose López Muñoz’s immediate...

Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider, is offering dual-light capabilities, with White LED lights and infrared in its intelligent Q Series AI cameras, to deliver enhanced and cost-effective low-light performance - ideal for keeping a wide range of outside areas safe. Dual-light capability and AI The dual-light QNE-C9013RL and QNE-C8013RL cameras remove the need for external illumination sources. This reduces the costs of additional lighting while avoiding light pollution from cons...

Technological leaps in the last several decades have revolutionised biometrics. The technologies are constantly evolving, spanning facial recognition to iris scanning to fingerprints, to provide new levels of security and convenience. Biometrics are everywhere, from smartphones to border control, constantly evolving to meet the needs of our increasingly digital world. They are also more accurate and easier to use than ever. We asked this week's Expert Panel Roundtable: What’s new with biom...

The International Organisation for Migration reports that the migrant flow has been steadily rising, with the numbers swelling from 153 million in 1995 to 281 million in 2022. Concurrently, the quality of counterfeit documents keeps advancing. Under these circumstances, the need for more sophisticated border control tools has never been greater. Regula steps up to this challenge by upgrading its Regula 4205D, a one-of-a-kind device designed to significantly enhance the efficiency and...

Espria, a pioneering provider of digital workspace solutions, recently hosted the second webinar in their Optimise 2024 series. The webinar covered achieving peace of mind with IT and featured discussions with some of their key solutions partners, Xerox and Mimecast.  During an open forum centred around technology's benefits for achieving peace of mind, several industry pioneers identified the key challenges that keep business owners awake at night. They discussed how technology can help a...

Tech UK, a trade group representing the technology sector in the UK has called for the next government to implement an "industrial strategy" aimed at accelerating the adoption of AI across businesses. The recommendation comes as one of seven urgent policies identified by the UK's technology sector. Digital technology and AI With the UK general election in 2024, technology companies are hoping to encourage the future government to create policies that will boost the adoption of digital technol...

BotGuard OÜ, an Estonia-founded cybersecurity software company that helps web hosting providers control traffic and protect their infrastructure from malicious threats, has secured a €12 million Series A funding round led by MMC Ventures. Existing investors Tera Ventures and Expeditions Fund also participated in the round, alongside prominent angel investors including Stefan Lindeberg. This latest investment will enable the business to further develop its technology, recruit tech...

CIE Group, a provider of security and audiovisual solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with VOLO, an innovator in cloud-based access control systems. Through this agreement, CIE Group will become an authorized distributor of VOLO's access control platform, offering a comprehensive solution for businesses and organisations seeking to enhance security, streamline access management, and gain valuable insights into their physical spaces. Cloud-based platform VOLO's cloud-based platfor...

Euralarm, representing the electronic fire safety and security industry in Europe, celebrates the European Parliament’s plenary vote in favour of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD); a major step towards decarbonisation of the building stock. Better-performing buildings also mean safer and more secure buildings. Every year, EU countries face major fires in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, taking the lives of thousands of European citizens and causin...

The Connected Banking Summit, an annual event conceptualised and organised by The International Centre For Strategic Alliances (ICSA), once again proved to be a cornerstone for the banking industry's evolution with its 11th Edition Connected Banking Summit- Innovation & Excellence Awards East Africa 2024 took place on 6th of March, in Nairobi, Kenya. This gathering not only underscored the significance of digital transformation and financial inclusion but also celebrated the remarkable ach...

Schlage®, a pioneering provider of home security and access solutions for over a century, announced that its smart lock integration with Airbnb is now live. From, most Airbnb Hosts with listings in the US and Canada will have seamless access to the industry-pioneering Schlage Encode™ Smart WiFi Lock Family directly within the Airbnb app, improving and simplifying entry and exit logistics for guests. Schlage Encode™ Smart WiFi The new Schlage smart lock integration grants Airbn...

ThinCats, the pioneering alternative finance provider to mid-sized SMEs has supported Hyperion Equity Partners-backed Ranger Fire and Security, with their latest acquisition of national fire and security platform Syncro Group Limited. Syncro Group Syncro is a national fire and security provider that is well positioned within the active fire market providing fire detection, extinguisher, and security services. Syncro’s founders, Gerry Bates and Paul Fallon, will join Ranger’s senio...

As the Middle East’s largest and most impactful cybersecurity event, GISEC Global continues to provide a solid platform and expand the opportunities for women in the field, fuelling the growth of a diverse industry set to transform the world’s digital behaviours.  This International Women’s Day, GISEC Global 2024 is spotlighting some of the most influential women in cybersecurity who will take centrestage at the Inspire conference, the most awaited annual progra...

TraiCon Events will be hosting Angola’s premier cybersecurity event titled as “Cyber Revolution Summit” scheduled on 22nd &23rd May 2024 in Luanda, Angola. This summit will feature keynote presentations and panel discussions with top security experts from various industries covering a range of topics, including cybersecurity innovations, data privacy and security, risk management, network security, threat detection & intelligence, and vulnerability management. Cyber...

Transmit Security and I-Tracing are joining forces to leverage their complementary skills and expertise in anticipating threats and managing customer identities, thus securing consumers' digital journey, regardless of the digital purchase channel used (e-commerce website or application). “As part of this alliance, I-Tracing has become the official reseller and integrator of Transmit Security solutions in France. We are delighted with our partnership with I-Tracing, a pioneering pure-...

UK-based Intruder Detection manufacturer - Texecom is pleased to announce details of their attendance at The Security Event 2024. Professional Security Installers will be able to experience the all-new SmartCom Pro communicator which is designed specifically for alarm signalling from third-party panels. With three versions in the range, all of which will be on display, and members of the Texecom team will be on hand to discuss the benefits of the full family and how these can be applied to futu...

Digital Watchdog® (DW), the industry pioneer in digital recorders, surveillance cameras, system peripherals, and related management software, announces the appointment of Patrick Kelly to the position of Senior Director of Strategy. He formerly held the position of Director of IP Product Sales for the company. In his new position, Kelly will take an active role in designing and executing the company's marketing and sales strategies in the United States and Canada. Positioning and growth "...

Since the end of 2023, Bosch's artificial intelligence has been safeguarding the world-renowned Aachen Cathedral, which is more than 1,200 years old. Germany's first UNESCO World Heritage site has been equipped by Bosch Building Technologies and the engineering firm planning with an intelligent video solution that protects it against a multitude of potential threats. Intelligent video solution Fires, in particular, can be devastating for such a historic building of inestimable intangible valu...

RecFaces, an international facial recognition software developer played an indispensable role in promoting and maintaining safety during the Brazilian Carnival 2024. The company's one of the best and highly accurate products, Id-Guard, was applied to secure an open-air carnival and turned out to be a great solution to the security challenges faced.  Facial recognition software The cameras equipped with facial recognition software were placed at mobile control checkpoints, which enabled p...

Delinea, a provider of solutions that seamlessly extend Privileged Access Management (PAM) announced the introduction of Privilege Control for Servers on the Delinea Platform, enforcing least privilege principles on critical systems consistently across identities to combat stolen credentials and restrict lateral movement. Delinea Platform The Delinea Platform combines enterprise vaulting, VPN-less privileged remote access, and privilege controls to enforce just-in-time and just enough privileg...

SONITROL, the pioneering provider of integrated business security solutions, has achieved a significant milestone by reaching 60 years in business. The company will commemorate its six decades of achievements over the coming months and to mark the occasion has joined the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) in order to work with the education community to better secure schools and create safer learning environments. In 1963 Robert Baxter met Al Cronk in Anderson, Indiana. Baxter was an inv...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce that dormakaba and Salto Systems will each receive a 2024 SIA Member of the Year Award. SIA will present the honourees with their awards at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, which will be held on April 9 during ISC West. SIA Member of the Year Award The SIA Member of the Year Award honours SIA member companies that have shown notable involvement in SIA committees and working groups, SIA events, and...

Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, is delighted to announce the enhancement of its Central Distribution Centre (CDC) at the Birmingham HQ, with the addition of Autostore from Swisslog. Sam Baldwin, Mayflex Operations & Services Director commented: “As a distributor, we pride ourselves on delivering a consistently great service to ensure that our customers get the products they want, in excellent condition, at the right time. We’ve been doing this successfully f...

3DX-Ray is pleased to announce that its established Axis-CXi system cabinet-style mail screening x-ray system is the first to fully integrate AI machine learning software functionality. 3DX-Ray, reaffirming its position as an innovator in security and screening technology, proudly announces that the official launch will take place at the prestigious Security and Policing 2024 event in Farnborough, a closed government organisation gathering, showcasing the latest advancements in security solutio...

The Innovation Park Artificial Intelligence (IPAI) is probably the most ambitious project for applied artificial intelligence in Europe. Its home will be a large, circular campus in Heilbronn, close to IDS headquarters. Companies, start-ups, research and science will come together there to work on cutting-edge AI solutions. IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH has been contributing its expertise in the field of artificial intelligence in image processing to the network since the beginning of 20...

The UK’s carers should be cautious of using unregulated AI bots, according to researchers from Oxford University. Study findings A pilot study by academics at the University of Oxford found some care providers had been using generative AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Bard to create care plans for people receiving care. That presents a potential risk to patient confidentiality, according to Dr. Caroline Green, an early career research fellow at the Institute for Ethics in AI at Oxford, w...

The Small Business Network (SBN), a cornerstone in the security industry for the past 14 years, has appointed Abbey Petkar, the Managing Director of Magenta Security Services, as its new Executive Chairman, a change from his previous role of Press Officer. This strategic appointment marks a significant milestone in SBN's mission to foster professionalism, support staff, improve working conditions, enhance sustainability, and drive numerous other positive changes within the security sector. Lon...

Comelit-PAC is exhibiting at The Security Event 2024 to launch a host of innovative new products, including integrated biometric access control with CCTV, video door entry, and fire safety. On stand 5/F60, Comelit-PAC will debut its brand new video monitors, designed to enable installers to install or upgrade door entry systems, quickly and efficiently using NFC communications and the MyComelit app. Housing Central Visitors will also be among the first to experience Housing Central, a cloud...

Portable Solutions Group (PSG) is proud to announce the launch of its newest product offering, the MAC-Link ™. This groundbreaking product marks a significant and revolutionary advancement in construction turnstiles and safety management. Real-time reporting PSG partnered with United Rentals to deliver a flexible and lower-cost site access solution to its broad customer base. By enabling data capture and real-time reporting for workers on the site, the construction industry's digital t...