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These days, business is more collaborative, adaptable and connected than ever before. In addition to offering new identities and access privileges, new applications and data also increase the attack surface available to cyber criminals, hacktivists, state actors and disgruntled insiders. These new identities need to be handled carefully. CISOs must develop an identity management strategy that is consistent across on-premises, hybrid and cloud systems. Good security is built on solid identity go...

Ajax Systems hosted its fifth Ajax Special Event, an online showcase of the latest devices and new software features. Starting eight years ago with the conquest of the global intrusion market, the company is now expanding horizontally by adding entirely new product verticals to its portfolio. Ajax Systems has introduced whole new CCTV products with different approaches to privacy. Also, the company has unveiled significant enhancements to its intrusion and fire range, delving deeper into high-s...

ODSecurity will be showing their total contraband detection capability including the Sotor RS full body scanner, THEIA automatic threat recognition software, and Central Database, at the International Corrections and Prisons Association 2023 - ICPA 2023, in Antwerp, Belgium, from the 22-27 October 2023. Sotor RS full-body scanner The Sotor RS full-body scanner, combines ultra-low radiation with maximum visibility, making it extraordinarily safe and efficient. The Sotor can literally...

HiveWatch, a physical security software company reimagining how organisations keep their people and assets safe, will host a webinar alongside 3GC Group, “Building Cyber Resiliency in a Physical World,” to address the rising focus on both cyber and physical security risk, resiliency, and fusion between the two.  Title: Building Cyber Resiliency in a Physical World  Date: Tuesday, October 24 Time: 10 a.m. Pacific/1 p.m. Eastern Speakers:  Gary Good...

Smart Spaces announces that its chief executive and co-founder, Dan Drogman, has been named by LDC as ‘One to Watch’ at its annual Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Pioneers 2023 awards scheme. Created by a trusted investment partner LDC-part of Lloyds Banking Group, and supported by The Times newspaper, the LDC Top 50 champions the business pioneers who are pushing for growth and building successful medium-sized businesses. This year’s nominations–which totalled almost 500...

Camden Door Controls, the industry’s one-stop source for electric strikes, has expanded its line of outdoor rated (gate) strikes to include a new CX-ED1959RM model specifically designed for use with RIM exit devices, with standard or Pullman latches. This complements the existing CX-ED1959-MB model, designed for use with cylindrical locksets. The CX-ED1959 series outdoor-rated strikes are ideal for exposed perimeter doors and gates and feature heavy-duty stainless-steel construction with...

ISC East, the Northeast’s pioneering security and public safety event built by RX Global, hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA) and partnership with ASIS NYC, is proud to present an expansive slate of keynote speakers and educational programming at the 2023 conference. ISC East attendees are invited to participate in all programming, which takes place Nov. 14-16 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. Keynote series The 2...

Global security and fire safety specialist, Comelit Group has achieved the prestigious Gold EcoVadis status, affirming its dedication to sustainable business practices and corporate responsibility.  Gold EcoVadis status EcoVadis is a globally recognised sustainability rating platform that assesses the environmental and social performance of companies across various industries. Achieving Gold status places Comelit amongst the top tier of companies worldwide for its sustainable and respons...

One division of a national lender that provides financial services primarily to underserved customers, was faced with upgrading a legacy security camera system in several locations and expanding into additional locations that had been without the benefit of surveillance. With a disparate architecture that was ageing and weakening, the Director of Network Architecture wanted to partner with an organisation to not only replace its system, but make improvements to image resolution, video management...

A behavioural health provider specialises in 24/7 care to treat substance use disorders with behavioural and primary healthcare services. They are a large not-for-profit, community-based adult detoxification, residential and outpatient substance use facility in Chicago, serving over 10,000 people annually. The provider had budgeted for security improvements and wanted better oversight of not only their main facility but also their building across the street. They were looking to replace the vid...

A recycling company specialises in processing corrugated paper in large “railroad-car-sized” amounts. This process entails sending the cardboard to a shredder and ultimately, producing craft paper, which creates high levels of heat. When the metal bands that hold the cardboard bundles together are cut, there is potential for a spark to be created, resulting in a fire hazard. Need for proactive measures To avoid increases in their insurance rates, it was acknowledged that more...

Physical security is a large market overall, encompassing a range of diverse vertical markets, each with its own set of challenges and opportunities. The success of the security industry overall depends on the ability of companies and technologies to meet the specific needs of each vertical market. Some markets offer more lucrative opportunities than others. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: Which vertical markets have the greatest potential for growth for physical security sys...

Newport Aquarium is located in Newport, Kentucky. The aquarium is home to thousands of the world’s most exotic aquatic creatures, including playful penguins, rare white alligators, and smiling sharks and stingrays. To keep the animals, visitors, and staff safe, Newport Aquarium wanted to replace their old security system with an easy-to-use and high-security access control solution. Sec-Tron, an experienced access control integrator, recommended Paxton’s flagship access control sys...

Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance, launched Eagle Eye QL Stream, a new technology that powers live, full-resolution, low-latency camera feeds to enhance local video viewing. With Eagle Eye QL Stream, security professionals can immediately and directly view surveillance video that is high quality, cybersecure, full resolution, and full-frame rate when on the local network. Eagle Eye QL Stream Eagle Eye QL Stream uses secure authorisation to obtain and route live...

Identiv, Inc., a pioneer in digital security and identification in the Internet of Things (IoT), launched Vision AI, a high-performance video analytics solution that transforms how users perceive, interpret, and act on visual data. Specifically designed to meet the critical needs of various sectors—including government, healthcare, education, retail, manufacturing, banks, smart cities, event venues, and public transportation hubs—Vision AI provides unparalleled video analytics capab...

Gunnebo Entrance Control, a pioneer in entrance security solutions, will be attending Data Centre World to showcase its innovative security solutions tailored to the unique needs of the data centre industry. Standing as the premier destination to connect data centre professionals, Gunnebo Entrance Control will be in attendance to present its HiSec Portal, designed with the stringent security demands of data centre facilities in mind. HiSec Portal in action On stand 3G05, visitors will also b...

Rubrik, the Zero Trust Data Security™ Company announced the appointment of Ismail Elmas as Group Vice President of International Business. Elmas brings more than 25 years of cybersecurity experience to the role, building transformative sales teams, and driving strategic organizational growth.  Accelerating market strategies “We are delighted to welcome Ismail to the Rubrik leadership team, where he will continue to build and scale Rubrik’s international business,”...

A Government of India-owned multinational oil company with a registered office in Mumbai is ranked amongst the Fortune Global 500 list of the world’s biggest corporations. Owing to its consistent growth in refining capacity, the corporation is expanding at a rapid pace. Corporation challenges As a rapidly growing corporation, multi-location offices are a necessity. They have two large sheds within some distance from each other. Their other offices geographically away but in the same city...

Lumeo, a designer of computer vision solutions, announces the launch of “Lumeo-Ready” Gateways, in partnership with AIMobile, Seeed Studio, and Velasea. Lumeo-Ready Gateways are production-ready devices that allow end-users and integrators to quickly bring up and configure on-site hardware, and then deploy a wide range of video analytics solutions using Lumeo’s customisable video analytics platform. Easy-to-use Lumeo platform Lumeo is an open and flexible video a...

Intercede, the global company in digital identities, has launched a solution for Enterprise Managed FIDO Authentication. Passwords, PKI and Windows Hello for Business can all be replaced with highly secure and phishing-resistant FIDO authentication, using Intercede’s enterprise multi-factor authentication (MFA) software and the award-winning YubiKey hardware authentication security key, from its FIDO technology partner - Yubico. Last year, it was reported that Windows 10 and Windows 11 op...

At its annual Trust Summit conference, DigiCert released the results of a global study exploring how organisations are addressing the post-quantum computing threat and preparing for a safe post-quantum computing future. Key findings reveal that while IT pioneers are concerned about their ability to prepare in the timeframes needed, they are hampered by obstacles which include lack of clear ownership, budget, and executive support. Quantum computing Quantum computing harnesses the laws of quan...

Checkmarx, the industry pioneer in cloud-native application security for the enterprise announced its Checkmarx Technology Partner programme, enabling organisations to easily extend the AppSec platform with a wide range of technology partner capabilities. Better security outcomes The combination of best-of-breed technology partners with the enterprise AppSec platform helps organisations shift everywhere, from code to cloud, with a unified AppSec posture integrated into the software development...

Following the success of last year’s AlfredCam, AlfredCamera unveils its second-generation hardware security camera, AlfredCam Plus. The latest model continues to bridge the gap between affordability and superior home security, strengthening the company’s position in the global home security market. AlfredCam Plus introduces superior 2K QHD video resolution, IP65 waterproofing for outdoor use, and USB C connectivity. To cater to increasingly nuanced surveillance needs, it advances A...

Last week, the 24th edition of inter airport Europe, the International Exhibition for Airport Equipment, Technology, Design & Services, ended at the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany after four days of flourishing business. From 10 - 13 October, more than 14,000 attendees of which over 7,500 were trade visitors came to Munich to network, discover the latest trends and developments in the airport industry and source innovative equipment and systems. This represents a 74% increase in visit...

Hanwha Vision is adding powerful new audio capabilities and an enhanced layer of security to its line of advanced surveillance systems with its new IP Audio System. The new system features several components including speakers in multiple form factors, an audio module for analog speaker control and an audio server. The system can operate as a stand-alone system, or it can be linked with a video surveillance system as an integrated solution to broadcast either real-time or pre-recorded messages...

Flock Safety, a pioneer in public safety technology, proudly unveiled its newest innovation: the Flock Safety mobile app. In a world where smartphones have become an essential part of an officer’s crime-solving toolbelt, the app promises to revolutionise fieldwork by providing patrol officers and security personnel instant access to vital information. The Flock Safety platform aims to meet law enforcement wherever they are conducting public safety work, and the Flock Safety app, available...

Presight, the region’s pioneering big data analytics company powered by generative AI, is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with New Jersey-based Intelligent Security Systems (ISS), a global pioneer in video analytics system development. ​ Enhancing video analytics ​This strategic collaboration, which was formalised with a signing ceremony on the Presight stand at GITEX GLOBAL 2023 in Dubai, marks a significant step towards harnessing the potential of...

There is no way around automation if companies want to stand their ground in the face of a shortage of skilled workers, tight margins, and ever-shorter time-to-market. In this context, cameras are indispensable. IDS is one of the market pioneers in the field of industrial image processing. InsightImaging The company is hosting the online event "InsightImaging" on 21 November. Participants can look forward to versatile product presentations, case studies, and "How To" sessions. In just one af...

Southco, Inc., a global pioneer in engineered access solutions, has launched a new wireless access system featuring the Keypanion app, a revolutionary smart access app that lets users wirelessly actuate latches from their smartphones. The app replaces physical keys, which can be lost or stolen, with a convenient, intuitive system that is easy to install and manage. Easy electronic access While other remote or electronic access systems may require a full security system, this system removes t...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has announced its plans for the Smart City Expo World Congress, taking place from 7-9 November at Fira Barcelona. Genetec will be present at the Microsoft booth (Hall 1, Stand C60). Need for a unified platform Evolutions in smart technology, sensors, and cloud connectivity have transformed the options available to those responsible for urban planning. However, without a uni...