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Kaseya, the global provider of AI-powered cybersecurity and IT management software kicked off its Kaseya DattoCon Europe event at the Convention Centre in Dublin, Ireland. Kaseya DattoCon Europe The event welcomes 1,800+ industry pioneers from around the EMEA region and includes three days of sessions, training, and networking parties. Attendees will learn about Kaseya’s solutions including the recently launched Kaseya 365 and how they can best utilise their products to maximise efficie...

The Federal Public Service Policy and Support (BOSA), a key component of Belgium’s federal administration, with support from Cryptomathic, a global pioneer in data security and cryptography, has successfully launched one of Europe’s first digital identity wallets. In line with the European Digital Identity Framework Regulation, eIDAS 2.0, the Federal Government of Belgium has launched MyGov.be, a single app providing access to a wide range of digital public services, information an...

Automation Anywhere, a pioneer in AI-powered automation, announced its new AI + Automation Enterprise System that puts AI to work with automation to drive exponential outcomes. Unveiled during Imagine 2024, the company's new offering is infused with its second-generation GenAI Process Models to speed up the discovery, development, and deployment of AI process automation. AI Agents The company also launched new AI Agents to manage complex cognitive tasks and automate more than ever before poss...

Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company, and Automation Anywhere, a pioneer in AI-powered automation solutions announced an expanded collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to expedite business transformation and help customers achieve rapid cost savings by automating complex enterprise workflows with generative AI. Enterprise-wide process automation Automation Anywhere will empower customers to create enterprise-wide process automation within minutes with conversational au...

Wayne Alarm Systems, Inc., a family-owned and operated provider of life safety and security solutions, announced the acquisition of SAS Security Systems, Inc. of Watertown, Massachusetts. This strategic move expands Wayne Alarm's footprint in the greater Boston area, allowing it to deliver its premier security services to a wider range of customers. Leveraging the latest technology Wayne Alarm, founded by Ralph Wayne Sevinor, has a long-standing reputation for exceptional customer care and u...

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., a cyber security platform provider announced CloudGuard WAF-as-a-Service (WAFaaS) -- an automated, AI-powered, web application firewall, that offers organisations a fully managed solution to prevent cyber threats and protects web applications from unauthorised access and data breaches. Prioritising prevention, simplicity, and scalability, this technology delivers a convenient and cost-effective way to efficiently secure cloud applications and APIs. ...

Network services provider - Principle Networks has announced a new partnership with Arctic Wolf, a managed detection and response service, to help proactively protect its customers against advanced cyberattacks. Cloud-based networks Principle Networks specialises in designing and implementing agile, scalable, and future-proofed cloud-based networks for sectors, including legal, logistics, social housing, automotive, and IT. The agreement with Arctic Wolf enables Principle Networks to offer it...

Illumio, Inc., a Zero Trust Segmentation company, announced the appointment of Pete Wilson as Director of Channel Sales, EMEA. Based in the UK, Wilson will lead and scale Illumio’s channel and alliance operations in EMEA as it seeks to capitalise on the growing demand for Zero Trust and Microsegmentation.  Wilson brings over 20 years of experience in networking and security, gained at top technology companies, including RSA and SailPoint. Before joining Illumio, he was Director...

G4S, the global pioneer in security solutions, proudly announces an exclusive partnership with Australian safety technology company Duress.com. This collaboration aims to enhance the protection of frontline staff across multiple sectors, utilising Duress's cutting-edge wearable devices. This partnership is set to elevate safety standards and provide unparalleled support to workers facing increasing threats of violence and anti-social behaviour by connecting frontline staff and security off...

ASIS International, the organisation for security management professionals worldwide announced the appointment of William 'Bill' Tenney as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 July 2024. Tenney brings close to 35 years of security leadership experience from both the public and private sectors to his new role heading the acclaimed global security association.  William 'Bill' Tenney As ASIS International’s CEO, Tenney will spearhead the organisation's strategic vision, workin...

The Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) has published an update to its Secure IP Device Framework to bridge with the Matter device ecosystem. The update enables OCF and Matter devices to coexist and interact within the same smart home, strengthening interoperability, enhancing the user experience and improving return on investment for the homeowner. "Full smart home and building automation has always been our priority, and is only possible through interoperability," comments...

Automation Anywhere, a pioneer in AI-powered automation, expanded its collaboration with Microsoft through the integration of Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service within Automation Anywhere's new AI + Automation Enterprise System, to help enterprises automate complex end-to-end processes across enterprise applications using AI Agents. This announcement expands the existing integration of Automation Anywhere's enterprise automation platform with Azure AI Document Intelligence. AI Studio solution Aut...

Mercury Security, the globally renowned manufacturer of OEM technology, and HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity and access control solutions, announce the next-generation Mercury MP Controllers, designed to deliver enhanced flexibility and security for businesses of all sizes. As technology advances, access control systems require robust encryption and advanced threat detection. New Mercury MP Controllers The new Mercury MP Controllers empower access control software providers and in...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that the New Brighton Department of Public Safety in Minnesota has digitised its evidence management processes with Genetec Clearance™. Home to 24,000 residents, New Brighton is a nature lover’s hub with 13 parks, an executive golf course, and bordering beautiful Rice Creek. To protect this family-friendly suburb, the city takes a technology-forward appr...

Mercury Security, the manufacturer of OEM technology, and HID, a pioneer in trusted identity and access control solutions, announce the next-generation Mercury MP Controllers, designed to deliver enhanced flexibility and security for businesses of all sizes. Mercury MP Controllers As technology advances, access control systems require robust encryption and advanced threat detection. The new Mercury MP Controllers empower access control software providers and integrators to seamlessly combine...

In 1899, the Texas Legislature authorised the formation of the Southwest Texas State Normal School, which opened in San Marcos four years later. At the time, the school’s mission was to prepare Texas public school teachers, but over the years, it has undergone several expansions and name changes to reflect its evolution into the major multi-purpose university Texas State has become. From its humble beginnings located in a single building, Texas State’s original San Marcos campus has...

The Keyholding Company (TKC) are tech-enabled security specialists, passionate about raising the bar on effective security management. They help clients design physical security solutions that genuinely move the needle to create safer spaces and empower security professionals to make intelligent, data-driven decisions.  Risk Management Tool The Risk Management Tool is a new feature in TKC’s existing online platform and an industry-first, set to transform physical security risk mana...

A new partnership between Transmit Security and HYPE, the pioneering neobank in the Italian market, has been launched to set new standards for daily money management activities with best-in-class ease of use. By adopting Transmit Security’s cutting-edge authentication solutions, the Italian neobank will provide its more than 1.8 million users with a state-of-the-art user experience, maintaining high standards of security and user-friendliness. Data-driven approach This collaboration bet...

More than ever in 2024, attackers are crossing siloes to find entry points across the full spectrum of devices, operating systems, and embedded firmware, forming the basis for the report, The Riskiest Connected Devices in 2024. Forescout Technologies, Inc., a global cybersecurity pioneer, delivers this fourth annual review of data sourced from nearly 19 million devices through its research arm, Vedere Labs, an international team dedicated to uncovering vulnerabilities and threats to critical in...

The full-day expo is headed to New Jersey and expects up to 5,000 attendees and hundreds of exhibitors, with the Bridge Cable team as some of those attendees.  The full team of Bridge Cable is set to attend the ADI Expo 2024, as it makes a stop in Cherry Hill, New Jersey on Tuesday, August 27th, 2024. ADI Expo The annual event exhibits manufacturers like Honeywell, Resideo, Telguard, Turing, DSC, Yale, and more. Attendees will be spending the day learning the latest trends within telecom...

TrueConf, a major provider of secure video collaboration solutions, unveiled TrueConf AI Server at GITEX Africa 2024. The team messaging and video conferencing server introduces new on-premises AI that operates within a corporate network and enables automatic generation of a meeting protocol, ensuring safe data processing. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an upward trend with expectations to rise to $1.339.1 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 35.7%. As video...

Evolution, the integrated fire and security business, has appointed Lars Pedersen to the new position of Country Manager for the Nordics to establish a new regional presence and continue to build a dedicated local team. Lars Pedersen Lars joins from LenelS2, where he spent over 20 years in various senior roles, latterly as Regional Sales Director for Northern Europe based in Oslo. He is an Engineer by profession having worked in the security industry since 1987, building skills in project man...

ADT, a renowned security brand for residential homes and small businesses, congratulates its very own Sam Jaddi, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, for winning the 2024 South Florida CIO ORBIE Award for Large Enterprise. For more than 20 years, this award has recognised Chief Information Officers who have showcased exceptional leadership in technology. ADT's business platforms Don Young, ADT’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, endorsed Sam as a fina...

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...