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Koning Willem I College in north-east Brabant, The Netherlands offers various educational and integration programmes. In total, around 18,000 students take 250 courses at its 16 locations. Modern educational institution A new location on Onderwijsboulevard in 's-Hertogenbosch was designed to be a model modern educational institution, including its access control.   The imposing new building has modern rooms that provide opportunities for consultation, collaboration in small and larg...

The Generation Ready conference is set to return for its third edition on 2nd July at the Avani Pemba Beach Hotel, Cabo Delgado, hosted as a prelude to the 3rd Mozambique Energy & Industry Summit (MEIS 2024), in a first-time unique collaboration between Field Ready and GEP.  Youth employability Gilberto Botas, Chairman of Field Ready Mozambique explained, “Bringing together a community of like-minded people devoted to youth employability is central to the Field Ready’s wor...

AlgoSec, a global cybersecurity pioneer, has announced it has been named an Established Vendor in the 2024 Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer for Network Automation Platforms.   The Voice of the Customer report synthesises Gartner Peer Insights' reviews into insights for IT decision-makers. The report details that 89% of AlgoSec end-users are willing to recommend its solutions. AlgoSec received a composite rating of 4.3 based on objective reviews by validated users and c...

Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc., a subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., is thrilled to announce the successful deployment of 4 RAD RIO™ (ROSA Independent Observatory) solar-powered mobile surveillance units (MSU) during the 2024 CMA Fest in Nashville, Tennessee.  The CMA Fest, one of the most significant country music events in the world, saw tens of thousands of fans flock to Nashville for an unforgettable weekend of music and e...

AxxonSoft is excited to announce the release of an enhanced update to the video analytics package. This latest version introduces support for Nvidia's new Ada Lovelace microarchitecture graphics cards, significantly boosting the capabilities of the detection tools, including Neurotracker, Neurocounter, Pose Detection, PPE Detection, Fire Detection, and Smoke Detection. These advancements are designed to elevate the efficiency and performance of video analytics. Suite of new features In additi...

Gunnebo Entrance Control, a global provider of stylish entrance control solutions, has attained ISO 27001 certification, marking a significant milestone in its dedication to information security excellence. ISO 27001 - the world's best-known standard for information security management systems (ISMS) - defines the requirements for compliance and provides valuable guidance for creating, delivering, monitoring, and evolving the management of risks while keeping owned data protected. Protection o...

Entrust, a global pioneer in delivering identity-centric security solutions for governments and enterprises worldwide, announced the launch of its Citizen Identity Orchestration solution. Governments now can streamline the delivery of public services through secure digital identities, embedding trust in every citizen interaction. The innovative and modular solution from Entrust launches as governments worldwide experience increasing demands for seamless, transparent, and rapid service deli...

In a dynamic environment, the need for robust and responsive security systems is paramount. Assimilating Access Control and Time-Attendance solutions with Building Management Systems (BMS) via the BACnet Integration provides a comprehensive approach to ensuring proactive security and efficient building operations. This integration bridges the gap between various systems, creating a cohesive and responsive security network. Here’s a closer look at how this integration enhances security...

Named one of Money magazine’s Best Colleges in America 2023, Fairfax-based Geoge Mason University (Mason) is the largest public research university in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Its 10,000 faculty and staff provide classes and support services across three regional campuses, an international branch campus in Songdo, South Korea, and five instructional sites. With more than 40,000 students hailing from all 50 states and 130 countries and a six-year graduation rate that is well above the...

When students come to study at the prestigious Les Roches Marbella campus in Spain, they are not just attending one of the world’s major hospitality business schools, they are also enveloped in extraordinary innovation and sophisticated living to mirror the exceptional experiences they are being prepared to facilitate in their future careers.  Real-life training site The institution aims to serve up “academic rigor with a twist of innovation and entrepreneurship” to its...

Control and automation manufacturer RTI announced that Eric Randt has joined the company as National Sales Director for the United States and Canada. Reporting to CEO Joe Roberts, Randt will oversee RTI initiatives that grow RTI and Blustream sales with commercial and residential integrators across the country. National Sales Director "We are happy to welcome Eric as our National Sales Director. I've known Eric and worked with him before. His experience with strategic customers in our key cha...

During the 2024 General Assembly of Euralarm in Prague, the members chose Peter Mita as the new President of Euralarm. He succeeds Jon Könz who was President for the past three years. Peter Mita is the Southern Europe Commercial leader of Honeywell Fire.  ​2024 General Assembly The 2024 General Assembly was held in Prague where the outgoing President praised among others the work that was done in information sharing, supporting members with regulatory expertise, and guiding stan...

In response to the growing uptake of GlobalPlatform’s Security Evaluation Standard for IoT Platforms (SESIP) methodology, the organisation has introduced several initiatives to further accelerate adoption. These include the launch of new certification stamps, expanding the number of labs and certification bodies (CB), new partnerships and the creation of an adopter program. Together, this raises the bar for IoT security by enabling the adoption of the methodology across new sectors, use...

FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, announced the release of the FLIR SV88™ and SV89™ Vibration Monitoring Solution Kits, which help them monitor critical equipment by continuously analysing vibrations, detecting faults, and alerting them to potential defects and future problems. With its multi-communication protocols, rugged, IP66 rating and wireless capability, the SV88 and SV89 Vibration Monitoring Solution Kits allow them to make critical data-driven decisions that alert them...

Darktrace, a global pioneer in cybersecurity AI, announces the launch of its new service offering, Darktrace Managed Detection & Response (MDR). The service combines its best-in-class detection and response capabilities spanning across the enterprise, with the expertise of its global analyst team. This powerful combination augments internal security teams with AI-powered threat containment and expert alert management across Darktrace environments, allowing them to focus resources on more st...

Paxton Access, the international security technology manufacturer, has recently welcomed new additions to their Training team, to support the growing demand for installer training. Zehn Zzyrone has taken the role of Field Training Engineer, and Casey Cribbin has joined as Senior Product Trainer. Zzyrone and Cribbin will focus on introducing Paxton’s smart access control solutions to customers and assisting them in growing their security business. Wealth of experience Brian Bonser, Vice...

NDI, the plug-and-play connectivity standard, announced it has been named an official Crestron Integrated Partner. Crestron, a pioneering global provider of workplace collaboration technology, offers NDI support on the Crestron 1 Beyond line of broadcast-quality PTZ cameras and Automate VX multi-camera speaker tracking solution. These products are designed to bring equity and boost interactivity to meeting room applications, a critical use case for pro AV. The integration allows Crest...

VOSKER, a pioneering provider of cutting-edge surveillance solutions, is excited to announce the successful closing of USD $125 million in senior debt financing. The oversubscribed financing round marks a significant milestone for VOSKER, enabling the company to advantageously recapitalise its debt structure and strategically position itself for future growth initiatives. Danny Angers, Co-founder and Chief Financial Officer of VOSKER, expressed his enthusiasm about the financing, stating,...

Hikvision, a world-pioneering manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, announces a significant upgrade to its HeatPro Bi-Spectrum Thermal cameras with the integration of VCA 3.0. This improvement introduces a range of advanced features designed to enhance performance, detection, and accuracy, further solidifying Hikvision’s commitment to providing innovative security solutions. This advancement w...

Userful Corporation, a provider of the renowned software-defined data visualisation platform, announced the appointment of Jeff Metcalf as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Userful’s executive team Mr. Metcalf brings over 20 years of finance and accounting experience to his new role as CFO, as well as extensive technology leadership experience. Prior to joining Userful, Mr. Metcalf held key finance leadership roles as VP of Finance and divisional CFO, working for Cal...

Sepura, has announced that it has shipped its 3,000,000th TETRA radio terminal. The product shipped is the SC21, one of Sepura’s most popular models of small hand-portable smart radio. Since its launch, the SC21 has proven extremely popular with public safety organisations across the globe. To mark this important milestone, Steve Barber, Sepura’s CEO, presented a specially designed commemorative trophy of the SC21 to Sepura partner - Jomtel Comunicaciones at the Critical Commun...

IriusRisk, the industry-renowned platform for automated threat modeling, grew by more than 50% in 2023, in large part as a result of the company’s expansion into Artificial Intelligence (AI). The company reported a 51% Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) growth from December 2022 to December 2023, driven by strategic moves into AI and impressive customer retention and expansion rates.  AI expansion The expansion into AI is part of the company's wider plans to power the development of ad...

In the current dynamic environment, the need for robust and responsive security systems is paramount. Assimilating access control and time-attendance solutions with Building Management Systems (BMS) via the BACnet Integration provides a comprehensive approach to ensuring proactive security and efficient building operations. This integration bridges the gap between various systems, creating a cohesive and responsive security network. Here’s a closer look at how this integration enhances se...

Dahua Technology Indonesia has donated a Dahua DeepHub Smart Interactive Board to the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), demonstrating the company’s commitment to supporting the advancement of education in Indonesia. The Country Director of Dahua Technology Indonesia, Royce Ouyang, expressed his gratitude for this charitable opportunity during the handover event held at the Alumni Hall of FEB UGM on March 14. Royce Ouyang said, "We are pleased to co...

 Iris ID, the global pioneer in iris recognition technology and research for over 25 years and uClockit, the provider of a cutting-edge cloud-based platform revolutionising HR and administrative management have partnered to humanise the approach that organisations have towards administering workforce management. Iris ID and uClockit realise that a high-quality workforce management user experience and organisational efficiency are not mutually exclusive. Together these two companies will de...

Organisations equipped with CLIQ intelligent key-based access management have confidence that their premises and employees are safe and secure. With CLIQ employees can flexibly manage access, to secure almost any opening with electronic cylinders or padlocks and programmable smart keys. A new upgrade in the programming device family simultaneously enhances this security and convenience. Credential updates Requiring regular credential updates is the simplest, most effective method for keeping...

Sensor specialist HENSOLDT is presenting its latest development in the field of reconnaissance and self-defence sensor technology with a new multifunctional infrared detection system.  Two-colour infrared technology The system, developed for the entire range of flying platforms and consisting of a central computer and an imaging unit, works with two-colour infrared technology and enables better warning performance in the area of hazard detection with a long-range and low false alarm rate....

Infosecurity Europe, the most influential information security event running at ExCeL London from 4-6 June 2024, announced Mindgard, a start-up specialising in cyber security for AI, as the winner of the UK’s Most Innovative Cyber SME 2024 contest. The annual competition saw Nipun Gupta, Head of Product and Stefan Trawicki, Founding Machine Learning Engineer, Mindgard, presented with the award live at the event on the Innovation Stage on Wednesday 5th June in the Cyber Innovation Zone. Pa...

Allied Universal® announced that Loretta Cecil will join the organisation as global general counsel, effective June 17, 2024. In this role, Cecil will serve as the company’s chief legal officer, providing strategic legal guidance and overseeing the company’s global legal function. She will report directly to Steve Jones, global chairman and CEO at Allied Universal. Cecil has over 40 years’ experience as an executive and legal professional, most recently as executive vice p...

Indexable inserts are interchangeable cutting tools that are indispensable in various industrial applications, especially in metalworking. They are used as cutting material carriers for machining metals, plastics or wood. Their manufacture requires high-precision production processes to ensure an exact geometry and perfect surface finish. Even minimal deviations affect not only the service life but also the performance of the cutting insert. The smallest defects that are invisible to the hu...