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Cyber Essentials milestone for Threat Evolution

Threat Evolution, an advanced cybersecurity training and consulting platform, has officially achieved Cyber Essentials certification, reinforcing its commitment to helping businesses strengthen their digital security. Part of the Magenta Security Services family of businesses, which is a pioneer in sustainable security solutions, Threat Evolution provides cutting-edge cybersecurity training and consulting services designed to mitigate cyber risks. Common entry point for cyber threats Threat E...

Nice's Linear 621: Modern garage door opener launch

Nice, a global pioneer in Home and Business Management solutions, proudly announces the launch of the Linear 621 garage door opener (GDO), setting a new standard for reliable, value-driven performance in the residential market. As homeowners increasingly seek dependable and feature-rich solutions without premium price tags, the Linear 621 delivers a robust and refined design that prioritises essential functionality, ease of installation, and long-term value. Modern function and affordability&n...

ZeroEyes releases annual Gun Violence Report

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced the release of its annual Gun Violence Report, offering a deep dive into the landscape of gun-related incidents across the United States. This analysis extends beyond mass fatality events, providing a more nuanced understanding of when, where, and why shootings occur. Additional trends of the report The report uncovers a...

IMCSO's operational technology security standards

The International Maritime Cyber Security Organisation (IMCSO), an independent maritime standards organisation, has released its cybersecurity testing methodology for those maritime vessels looking to assess their risk and join the Cyber Risk Registry, a risk register database maintained by the IMCSO. The methodology aims to provide IMCSO-accredited cyber consultants and the senior maritime personnel they will be assessing with standardised testing by outlining test scope and the language...

Commvault CIS images enhance cloud security

Commvault, a pioneering provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, announced that the Commvault Cloud Platform can be easily deployed from major cloud marketplaces utilising CIS-hardened images. These CIS-hardened images are pre-configured with CIS-recommended settings and controls and are available on the following marketplaces: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and VMware. Commvault’s CIS-hardened images CIS-hardened images...

Skills for Security's strategic industry partnerships

Skills for Security is proud to announce strategic partnerships with Videcon, Eagle Eye Networks, and Paxton Access Control to enhance training opportunities for its apprentices. The three new partnerships with the UK’s pioneering provider of fire and security training and apprenticeships will enable a wider scope for hands-on experience with advanced security technologies. Modern security landscape By collaborating with these industry pioneers, Skills for Security is integrating real-w...

VSS Tech Talk: Security in food manufacturing

Virtual Security Showcase has opened registration for their next VSS Tech Talk: Transforming Security into Safety for Food Processing and Manufacturing, scheduled for February 27th from 2-3 PM EST. Attend this informative online event where a panel of cyber-physical security experts will discuss how to transform leading security technologies into safety solutions to better protect people, property, and products at food processing and manufacturing facilities. Panelists S...

Contacta: Window intercom market expansion

Market pioneer in window intercom and assistive listening systems, Contacta Inc., has bolstered its presence in the market with new distribution deals.  The Florida-based company has established partnerships with several major retailers serving the security markets. Assistive listening technology Contacta Inc. has been manufacturing, specifying and distributing assistive listening technology through its network of dealers in North America for the past 17 years. Its range of window interc...

Xtract One Gateway enhances Manitoba hospital security

Xtract One Technologies announced its Xtract One Gateway (“Gateway”) has been selected to protect key hospital locations in Manitoba, including the province’s Health Sciences Centre and Crisis Response Centre locations operated by Shared Health. The system will redefine the security experience by balancing powerful threat detection with the seamless flow for individuals, enhancing safety standards, and optimising operational efficiency. Securing health facilities "Healthcare...

How did security change for the better in 2024?

2024 was a year of significant challenges and remarkable progress in a world that is more interconnected than ever. Global collaboration continues to point the way toward continuing progress in multiple industries, including physical security. In 2024, technology continued to transform the way we connect and cooperate, driven by new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: How did the security marketplace “change for the better...

Dormakaba boosts Dutch market with Van den Berg acquisition

Dormakaba has signed an agreement to acquire Montagebedrijf van den Berg B.V. (“Van den Berg”) on 5 February 2025. The acquisition strengthens dormakaba’s airport vertical by adding project and service competencies in the Dutch market. The transaction will be effective from 1 January 2025. Van den Berg Van den Berg is a well-known company specialising in the maintenance, repair, and new installation of automatic door systems and adjacent products with a high exposure to the...

IDS expands camera portfolio for new market opportunities

Making technology easy to use - this is the credo of industrial camera manufacturer IDS Imaging Development Systems in these challenging times. To this end, the German medium-sized company repeatedly utilises innovations from the consumer world at an early stage and consistently develops them further for industrial applications. IDS is planning a particularly large number of new products for the current year.  Challenges in 2024 In general, companies in the machine vision industry faced...

RAD introduces high-tech cameras at Playhouse Square

Playhouse Square is a jewel of Northeast Ohio. Thousands of people live, work, and visit the area. “We want to make sure whoever the resident is, whoever the visitor is, they’re having the same great experience day in and day out,” said Nathan Kelly, President of Playhouse Square Real Estate. ROSA Safety is part of that experience. Last October, ROSA, a remote observation security agent, moved into Public Square. Equipped with AI technology, ROSA never blinks and can issue v...

Boost cybersecurity for video systems with Hanwha Vision

Video security systems have become a critical asset across industries, with pioneers confident in their systems’ resilience against cyber threats. Research from Hanwha Vision Europe shows that more than nine in 10 security and IT managers in the UK, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy believe their video systems are well-protected.  Security practices Overall, confidence is high across different organisation sizes, countries, and sectors. In Italy, confidence reaches 97%, while Spain...

BRC urges action on UK retail crime and prevention

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) published its annual Retail Crime Survey last week. It found that each day, retailers in the UK are victim to 55,000 thefts, while violent incidents have rocketed from 1,300 per day to over 2,000. The figures from the report are shocking enough when viewed in isolation; however, reviewing the same report, published in 2015 and 2020, forces the difficult question -- what progress has been made, and when will we turn the corner? Cost of crime In 2015, the BRC...

Explore CX & DX strategies at Jakarta Summit 2025

Indonesia is set to host the most anticipated 10th NXT CX-DX Summit & Awards which will explore the intersection of Customer Experience (CX) and Digital Transformation, bringing together industry pioneers, innovators, and decision-makers to discuss strategies for driving business growth in the digital age. Scheduled on the 11th of February 2025 at JW Marriott in Jakarta, Indonesia the summit will feature insights from global thought pioneers, successful case studies, and practical strategie...

Retail & E-commerce growth at BIGBOX KSA event

Saudi Arabia is set to host the highly anticipated BIGBOX KSA 2025, a Global retail & e-commerce series, an exclusive event bringing together thought pioneers, innovators, and stakeholders shaping the future of retail and e-commerce in the Kingdom and beyond. Scheduled to take place on the 18th of February 2025 in Riyadh, KSA, this landmark conference will provide a platform to explore transformative trends, cutting-edge technologies, and strategies driving growth in the digital marketplace...

Indonesian cybersecurity market growth 2023-2028

In Indonesia, cybersecurity stands as a critical concern, despite its relative insulation from global advanced persistent threats. Nevertheless, cyber-attacks persist, impacting citizens and government institutions alike. As businesses transition to digital platforms, the increased implementation of transformative technologies introduces a slew of security risks, endangering critical infrastructure and sensitive data. The Indonesia Cybersecurity market is projected to grow from US$ 2.05 billion...

Indonesia's retail & ecommerce future at BIGBOX 2025

Indonesia is set to host the highly anticipated BIGBOX INDONESIA 2025, a Global Retail & e-commerce Series, an exclusive event bringing together thought pioneers, innovators, and stakeholders shaping the future of retail and e-commerce in Indonesia. Scheduled to take place on the 18th of February 2025 in Jakarta Indonesia. This landmark conference will provide a platform to explore transformative trends, cutting-edge technologies, and strategies driving growth in the digital marke...

Z-Wave Alliance launches 2024B and membership level

The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organisation dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave® technology, is excited to announce the launch of the 2024B Z-Wave Specification package as well as the introduction of a new Accelerator Membership Level aimed at empowering startups and young companies in the IoT ecosystem. These initiatives demonstrate the Alliance’s ongoing commitment to innovation, collaboration, and ensuring interoperability in the IoT market. Z-Wa...

Streamline security management with HikCentral Lite

Hikvision, a world-pioneering manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value is excited to announce the upcoming release of HikCentral Lite, a new video management system (VMS) designed from the ground up. HikCentral Lite Featuring an intuitive user interface, HikCentral Lite maintains many of the powerful features found in HikCentral Professional, while offering a streamlined user experience. Tailored for...

RAD expands in SLED market with AI security solutions

Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), a subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. continues to expand its presence within the State, Local, and Education (SLED) market sector, securing new deployments of its autonomous security solutions. RIO™ and ROSA™ devices Organisations across these sectors are turning to RAD’s innovative technology to enhance public safety, reduce security costs, and provide proactive deterrence agains...

Nutanix survey reveals GenAI trends & infrastructure needs

Nutanix, a pioneer in hybrid multi-cloud computing announced the findings of its seventh annual Enterprise Cloud Index (ECI) survey and research report, which measures global enterprise progress with cloud adoption. The report sheds light on Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) adoption, investment priorities, and benefits along with key challenges organisations face to meet the demands of these emerging workloads. GenAI application adoption As GenAI application adoption...

artius.iD expands board with Oracle Vet Keplar

artius.iD, the global pioneer in secure, self-managed, decentralised individual identity solutions, has appointed former Oracle and Google enterprise sales pioneer Jeffrey Keplar to its Board of Strategic Advisors. Jeffrey Keplar Keplar has more than three decades of experience building sales teams and pioneering enterprise tech sales strategies at the world's largest businesses. He held various sales leadership roles at Oracle over nearly 20 years, ultimately serving as Group Vice P...

Interface Systems' Virtual Guard boosts security

Interface Systems, a managed service provider of security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, announced that Nicker Management, a fast-food franchise operator in the Los Angeles area, has successfully implemented Interface’s Virtual Security Guard solution. By deploying Interface’s advanced security technology, Nicker Management has enhanced safety, reduced operational costs, and provided a secure environment for employees and customers....

Medeco rebrands as ASSA ABLOY Security Partners

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions is excited to announce that Medeco Security Center (MSC), the premier program for security professionals, has changed its name to ASSA ABLOY Security Partners (AASP). While Medeco is the founder and still a major part of the program, over time, the program has evolved to include all ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions brands. This rebranding, including a logo update, now better represents what the program offers. Mechanical door opening hardware ASSA ABLOY Security...

Checkmarx Zero launches AppSec Research Hub

Checkmarx, the industry pioneer in cloud-native application security for the enterprise, announced today that its security research team, Checkmarx Zero, has launched a collaborative application security (AppSec) research hub. Checkmarx VP of Security Research Erez Yalon said, “The Checkmarx Zero team has always shared our findings with others in the research community within our blog and at more than 100 conference sessions. We invite other AppSec and software supply chain security resea...

Teledyne FLIR's Prism Supervisor boosts drone efficiency

Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced the release of Prism™ Supervisor, the latest addition to its Prism-embedded software ecosystem. Prism Supervisor integrates drone autopilot flight control systems with real-time, AI-based observations at the edge to improve mission safety, efficiency, and performance, enhancing the capabilities of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Prism Supervisor software Prism Supervisor software empowers mission planners with a fl...

Charles Andrews joins Gunnebo as Chief Financial Officer

Gunnebo Entrance Control is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Andrews as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and a key member of the senior executive team. With a strong track record in financial leadership across global businesses, Charles will oversee the company’s Finance, IT, and PMO functions worldwide, playing a pivotal role in executing Gunnebo Entrance Control’s strategic vision and driving sustainable growth. Innovation and operational excellence Says Charl...

Tenerife Airport upgrades with Dallmeier's Panomera

Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport has significantly improved its safety by installing state-of-the-art video technology from German manufacturer Dallmeier. The Panomera® multifocal sensor cameras are used for comprehensive monitoring of the movement area. A major hub for domestic flights Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN) is located about 10 kilometres west of the capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in the municipality of San Cristóbal de La Laguna. It mainly h...

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