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Ping Identity, a provider of Intelligent Identity solutions, announced it has named Patrick Harding as the company’s Chief Product Architect. Harding returns to Ping Identity after two years of advisory and consulting work in the blockchain and identity space, including work at Hedera Hashgraph where he advised on applicable decentralised identity use cases. A distinguished identity specialist, Harding is actively involved in the standards community and is a former Board Member of the Inf...

Malwarebytes, an advanced endpoint detection and remediation solution provider, announced a new set of enhanced enterprise features of its cloud platform. The platform, Malwarebytes Nebula, reduces the burden on overworked security teams with simplified administrative controls over endpoint management and enhanced executive reporting with deeper insights into threat activity and remediation. In addition to the enhanced cloud platform, Malwarebytes is announcing the general availability of its M...

To safeguard the wellbeing of its participants in the wake of the recent Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Messe Frankfurt has announced the deferral of the upcoming edition of Secutech in Taipei, the company’s event for the safety and security industry. The event was originally scheduled from 22 - 24 April 2020. The announcement follows a decision on 30 January 2020 by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to list the COVID-19 outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Con...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced details for the second annual AcceleRISE conference – an essential experience for tomorrow’s security leaders. AcceleRISE 2020 will be held July 29-31 at the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown in Austin, Texas. AcceleRISE – hosted by SIA’s RISE community for young security professionals and those new to the industry – was created to ignite new thinking, strengthen leadership and sharpen business acumen in young security...

Keysight Technologies has announced Breach Defense, a security operations (SecOps) platform designed to improve operational security effectiveness. An integral element of the new platform is the Threat Simulator breach and attack simulation solution which enables network and security operations teams to measure the effectiveness of operational security by safely simulating the latest attacks and exploits on live networks. Security operations teams are faced with an increasingly complex network e...

The project design can be tricky many moving parts and client demands that keep changing mean it sometimes feels like the project setup part is more difficult than the implementation. To help with the process, Axis launched AXIS Site Designer. With this tool, one can manage system design, project estimates and installation. Users can accurately specify any Axis devices and accessories. Storage and bandwidth estimates make it easy to select and include VMS (Video Management System) products from...

With the start of the 2020s, many security industry experts are reflecting on the emerging technologies over the past decade and looking forward to what is in store in the future. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a buzzword that has infiltrated everyday nomenclature throughout the past decade. Every industry from healthcare, to banking, to security has implemented some form of AI that is touted as the hidden key to maximising productivity and/or security. However, AI technology is still in its in...

With a 27-inch diagonal and 2560 x 1440 pixels, the new FlexScan EV2760 from EIZO offers plenty of scope for efficient use in the office. Whether its text, graphics, photos or videos, users enjoy crystal clear, incredibly detailed image reproduction on its large screen. Antireflection coating, flicker-free brightness control and a flexible stand facilitate ergonomic work. Its smart, three-sided, virtually frameless design means that one can focus on what’s most important while maintaining...

High security perimeter systems manufacturer Zaun has uplifted all of its Security Ratings (SR) range to the latest certifications from the Buildings Research Establishment (BRE). BRE has revised its SRs to Loss Prevention Standard (LPS) 1175 as certified by the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) and listed in their Red Book. The latest revision of LPS1175 to issue 8.0 sets out the requirements and testing procedures for the LPCB certification and listing of intruder resistant building c...

IDIS will be highlighting the latest advances in deep learning video analytics, with accuracy, at ISC West 2020. Building on its track record of artificial intelligence innovation, IDIS has taken another step forward in neural networks developing what is now one of most accurate AI engines available. Users can easily access a range of advanced AI tools through the latest version of IDIS Deep Learning Analytics (IDLA) technology, either as a service module with the IDIS Solution Suite VMS or via...

Similar to the famous saying of Georges Clemenceau (“Father Victory”) that ”War is too serious a business to be left to generals”, the security matter nowadays is too serious to be entrusted to security guards, police or any personnel alone. The complexity of situations is well beyond the capacity of human eyes and brain, making modern technologies like AI suitable to play an essential role in the field work. As is seen in the recent case of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)...

Oman Airports manages and operates all civil airports in the Sultanate of Oman. As a result of the growing aviation sector in the Middle East, Salalah, Duqm and Muscat International airports were all recently redeveloped with new state-of-the-art terminal facilities and technologies. Access control solution To protect Oman Airport’s growing number of passengers and new hi-tech terminal buildings, Oman Airports required an advanced access control solution that not only incorporated the la...

Smart home solutions manufacturer, Resideo has stepped up as the exclusive Diamond Level Partner with the Electronic Security Association (ESA) in 2020 to support the association’s mission of providing resources, advocacy, connections and education for professionals in the electronic security and life safety space. As the industry’s largest and longest-standing association, ESA represents the voice of the professionally installed channel, with its membership serving more than 70% of...

Milestone Systems, the open platform video management software (VMS) company, named Canscan Inc. from Canada, the winner of the Milestone Community Kickstarter Contest 2020 during Milestone Community Days (MIPS) 2020 event in Dallas, Texas, USA. Innovators from around the world submitted their ideas to the contest, and three made it to the final round at MIPS in Dallas, Texas. Here, they presented their ideas and prototypes. A judging committee and the partner community present voted for their...

The ease of getting from point A to point B, the effective movement of goods and services, and the flexibility and integration of various modes of transportation are key aspects of mobility today. Smart Mobility has been a key theme in the transportation industry for a while. The idea is to keep traffic flowing and help people to get where they need to be, in a smarter way. To this end, industry players are now innovating and introducing advanced technologies and solutions. Examples include int...

We live in an era of Big Data. Surrounded by a flood of information, more companies are looking for ways to analyse that information (data) and systematically extract intelligence that can help them operate more efficiently and profitably. The data obsession has extended to the physical security industry, too, where large amounts of data have historically been a little-used byproduct of our access control and even video systems. But the picture is changing. We asked this week's Expert Panel Roun...

At ISC West this year, emerging technologies will be on display to help organisations manage their environments, from the building itself to who’s on the premises and what’s going on at any given moment. Top of mind this year is cybersecurity, compliance and management of security assets as threats rise and governing bodies put regulations in place that businesses need to react to. The good news is that the shift in approach to holistic monitoring of cyber and physical assets can mov...

Leap years occur every four years as a way to help synchronise the calendar year with the solar year, or how long it takes the Earth to orbit the sun. While this is necessary, leap years require our security systems to account for an extra day, apart from its normal schedule. As a result, leap years create problems with computing and can cause major issues to access control system functionality if a provider is not leap year compatible. There are a few things to keep in mind as we near February...

IFSEC International, the three-day conference at ExCeL London which boasts an attendance of over 27,350+ global security professionals from all over the world, has released a statement regarding their response to the Coronavirus. The company states: “IFSEC International is closely monitoring developments of the Novel Coronavirus, which first emerged from Wuhan, China, in December 2019.” Official sources of updates “The health and safety of our colleagues and customers is alw...

ACRE, a global provider of state-of-the-art security and communication networking systems, announced that it will add two key industry people to the ACRE management roster. Jim Kelly will join ACRE as Chief Revenue Officer starting on March 1, 2020. Jim brings a wealth of experience having had successful positions at Software House, Sensormatic, Tyco International and Johnson Controls. Accelerating growth While at Software House, Jim led the sales and marketing efforts to build the business f...

Attracting trade visitors from across the subcontinent, the region’s most influential trade fair for the security industry, Secutech India, is scheduled to return for its 9th edition from 7 – 9 May 2020 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. With exhibitor registration still open, the fair has already attracted more than 350 of the world’s leading security brands with less than three months remaining before it commences. The 2020 exhibition will feature Axis Communication, C...

3DX-Ray Ltd will be exhibiting their ThreatScan LS1 and LS3 X-Ray scanning systems at the forthcoming Security and Policing Home Office Event in Farnborough, UK from 3 to 5 March 2020 Designed for rapid deployment and ease of use, ThreatScan systems operate with the intuitive and user-friendly ThreatSpect software to produce high quality, sub-millimetre resolution images. ThreatScan X-ray scanning systems ThreatScan- LS1 is a lightweight, thin, portable and battery-powered large format x-ray...

So often, one’s focus in security and access control zeroes in on the hardware. Its latest functionality or compatibility with emerging technologies grabs the headlines. Yet it is the access control software which knits a system together — and the signs are, this is finally getting the attention it deserves in security procurement. Supported integrations “Today, access control software is more accessible to a wider variety of actors,” writes Bryan Montany, a research an...

Technology start-up Broadstone and the provider of cloud based security workforce management solution, TrackTik, have announced a partnership integration deal. The partnership will see the company integrate with Broadstone’s ‘Labour-as-a-Service’ technology as they go-to-market together to promote this exciting new relationship. Canadian-based TrackTik, helps organisations manage all aspects of their security personnel via a single software solution. Already an established pla...

Captis Intelligence, a provider of crime solutions delivering intelligence, information, investigation and identification, announced a significant new partnership with Milestone, a world renowned Video Management System provider. Captis ODSI (On-Demand Subject Identification), a plug-in application exclusively designed for Milestone’s XProtect VMS, is now available on the Milestone Marketplace. The app provides end-users with a completely embedded solution to instantly identify individual...

Vanderbilt is pleased to announce a new partnership with Dutch-based company, Logitime International. Logitime provides a complete and integrated solution for access control, time and attendance, and shop floor data collection. The Vanderbilt partnership centers around the integration of Vanderbilt’s VR40 OSDP Readers with Logitime’s Time and Attendance (T&A), Access Control, and Shop Floor Data Collection software solution. Logitime’s T&A software Logitime solutions...

Foundries.io, a popular open OS platform provider for lifetime deployment of secure IoT and Edge devices, announced the adoption of its flagship product, FoundriesFactory, by a number of customers ranging from large global enterprises to emerging startups. FoundriesFactory is a secure, customisable embedded Linux platform that enables customers, regardless of size, to develop, deploy and maintain secure Internet of Things and Edge devices for life. Analysts forecast that IoT and Edge deployment...

Openpath, a provider of modern mobile access control, is announcing a partnership with Lincoln Property Company (LPC), one of the diversified real estate service firms in the United States. Openpath has been selected as LPC’s technology partner to standardise and bring best-in-class technology solutions across its current portfolio and planned developments of commercial spaces. Openpath’s platform focuses on integrated technology to provide frictionless mobile access and scalable cl...

LILIN, the IP video provider will showcase its latest IP surveillance solutions and AI-driven open platform software and analytics at ISC West 2020, taking place from March 18 to 20 at SANDS EXPO, LAS VEGAS. ISC West, a perfect industry platform and security event in the U.S., LILIN showcases the lineup of solutions and innovative technologies for its 2020. As well as presenting its lineup solutions, LILIN will display the latest development in market solutions, deep-learning technology, and Ul...

Super Micro Computer, Inc., a global pioneer in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions, and green computing technology announced fully optimised support on the industry’s broadest portfolio of X11 server and storage systems for the latest 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors. This announcement parallels Intel’s launch of these new processors. X11 server and storage system optimisation Advanced thermal management and power supply designs allow these new process...