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A new, best-in-class 2MP Video Intercom from IDIS - the vandal-resistant and waterproof DC-I6212WRX - is the first NEMA 4X, IK10, and IP66-rated product of its kind offered by any video surveillance vendor. The DC-I6212WRX, from South Korea’s largest in-country video surveillance manufacturer, gives systems integrators and their customers a host of performance benefits, including advanced user functions and unmatched durability in harsh environmental conditions. IDIS’s choice...

Wing Security, the pioneer in SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM), announced the expansion of its product offerings with new pricing tiers designed to meet the diverse needs of mid-market companies at every stage of their security maturity journey.  Wing Security's advanced automated remediation solution streamlines security operations with efficiency and accuracy, making it a valuable investment. Wing Security is the only SSPM solution that identifies, manages and auto-remed...

Videx Security, a pioneer in access control and door entry systems, has announced a new 4312 Series entry panel for its VX2300 2-wire video system. This addition highlights Videx's commitment to providing advanced entry solutions that meet the needs of modern residential and commercial buildings. The 4312 Series entry panel, part of the Videx 4000 Series and available in standard vandal-resistant formats, introduces a range of innovative features designed to enhance security and user interactio...

Global technology solutions provider Arrow Electronics, Inc. announced that it has launched an initial release of ArrowSphere Assistant, an AI-powered cloud business companion built to unearth new business opportunities, increase efficiencies and discover new revenue potential for channel partners managing their cloud business through ArrowSphere Cloud. Powered by Microsoft Azure AI, ArrowSphere Assistant streamlines workflows, enabling channel partners to make informed decisions faster, act pr...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces its 2024 State of the Security Industry Report, which gathered responses from 2,600 partners, end users, and security and IT personnel worldwide, across a range of job titles and organisation sizes representing over 11 industries. The 2024 State of Security Report delves into the underlying concerns driving upcoming innovations and the technologies underpinning them, helping security pioneers proactively adapt to evolving challen...

The fire safety and security industry is facing a talent shortage, as many experienced professionals are retiring and fewer young people are entering the field. This is a challenge, but also an opportunity, for the industry to attract and retain the best and brightest talent from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.  Live webinar Euralarm will organise a live webinar on attracting and retaining talent on Thursday, 18 April 2024. The webinar will start at 16:00 CET and run until 17:30 CE...

Suprema, a global pioneer in AI-based security solutions, has announced the supply of the latest version of the under-display ultrasonic fingerprint recognition algorithm, BioSign, to the Samsung Galaxy S24 series supported by the Qualcomm 3D Sonic Sensor Gen 2. Since 2019, starting with the Samsung Galaxy S10, Suprema has continuously incorporated fingerprint recognition algorithms into numerous Galaxy S series, earning recognition for its world-class technological capabilities. BioSign 6.0 v...

Securitas Technology announced that they will host visitors at their Booth #22053 at the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) ISC West 2024 tradeshow, at the Venetian Expo, in Las Vegas, from April 10 – 12, 2024, where they will showcase their newest solution, SecureStat HQ™. SecureStat HQ SecureStat HQ, an intuitive digital platform, combines two industry-renowned security management platforms enabling users to proactively manage and respond to security needs. This web-bas...

Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), a subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., announced that it has delivered a RADDOG LE to the Taylor, Michigan Police Department. AI-powered, robotic solutions The delivery of RADDOG LE to the Taylor Police Department marks a historic moment in the integration of technology within law enforcement. This milestone underscores RAD’s commitment to revolutionising the landscape of security and public safety throu...

iC Consult, the world’s renowned independent consultancy, systems integrator, and managed services provider for identity-driven cybersecurity is thrilled to announce a ground-breaking partnership with Transmit Security, the pioneering innovator of identity verification and fraud prevention services, including market-pioneering orchestration, phishing-resistant authentication with true passwordless MFA, passkeys and modern customer identity and access management (CIAM). This partnership ma...

The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO), the major organisation for security professionals working in Higher and Further Education around the world has announced that its Australasia Chair, Russell Gammie, is to retire after 25 years of dedicated service. Russell Gammie Russell who also retires from his role at Monash University in Australia as Director of Global Security & Crisis Response was the force behind Australia joining AUCSO. Known as the Grandfather of the...

March Networks®, a global pioneer in intelligent video solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking AI Series smart cameras. This innovative product line, led by the AI4 camera, enhances security and Business Intelligence with its advanced AI analytics and superior image quality.  AI4 smart camera In an industry where the accuracy of analytics at the edge has been a persistent challenge, pioneering to false positive alerts and unnecessary time spent on verificat...

Finland’s correctional sites have been secured for 30 years by thousands of access control readers – all made by Idesco. In an ongoing practice over the years, older reader versions have been replaced by new ones during renovations, such that all the newest prisons now use the latest encryption technologies. Idesco readers Correctional sites are a very special, highly demarcated access control environment. That is because, at every moment, the movement of personnel and prisoners m...

Comelit-PAC has launched a new portfolio of LOGOS monitors, designed to enable installers to upgrade door entry systems, quickly and efficiently using NFC communications and the MyComelit app. The new LOGOS monitor series from the security and fire safety specialist - globally known for its high-specification solutions - represents a major leap forward in smart door entry system upgrades, offering installers exceptional ease of use and enhanced functionality. LOGOS monitor application By harn...

Innodisk, a pioneering global AI solution provider, is demonstrating its edge AI integration expertise at NVIDIA GTC in San Jose, USA. Innodisk specialises in integrating and developing customisable AI solutions that can be scaled across various industries. The company actively shares its research and practical implementation of edge AI with industries worldwide, showcasing how its camera modules integrate with NVIDIA’s specialised AI visual technology. Advancing Smart Factory Solutions...

Working with the world’s largest enterprises and global policymakers to address the complexities of optimising software supply chain with SBOMs (Software Bill of Materials), Sonatype announced SBOM Manager. This industry-first solution provides an integrated approach to managing SBOMs from third-party vendors, alongside those SBOMs created for their software, powered by Sonatype’s unique data and security research. Compliance and cybersecurity By enabling comprehensive optimi...

Established in 1952, a cluster of educational institutions situated in Meenambakkam near Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, holds a prestigious position as one of the nation's oldest and most esteemed establishments. Throughout its history, it has developed primary and secondary schools alongside colleges in Chennai, providing an extensive selection of courses spanning science, arts, commerce, and business management. By 2016, it had transformed into a prominent research and post-graduate institution,...

Arctic Wolf®, a global pioneer in security operations announced that Arctic Wolf’s complete portfolio of security operations solutions is made available in AWS Marketplace, a digital catalogue with thousands of software listings from independent software vendors that make it easy to find, test, buy, and deploy software that runs on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This expanded listing further accelerates Arctic Wolf’s frictionless sales engine and will enable organisations from aroun...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and intelligent inventory management systems, is featuring several of its latest key control systems and solutions at SECON 2024, from March 20-22, 2024, at the KINTEX Exhibition Center in South Korea.  Morse Watchman’s award-winning KeyWatcher® Touch system will be on display and available for demonstration alongside a suite of additional products at booth # A013. Quality key control solutions “As Morse Watchmans expan...

Genetec Inc., a global technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, is pleased to announce its plans for ASIS Europe 2024, taking place in Vienna, Austria from 20-22 March, 2024. Genetec can be found on Stand #D4-D5 where it will be showcasing the power and flexibility of its unified physical security software to transform all aspects of physical security and operations. The company will also actively participate in the speaker program...

Cables pioneer - AEI Cables is highlighting the need for the supply chain to be aware of the various pieces of legislation and guidance in the selection of cables to help make Britain’s buildings safer. The systems powered by these cables including smoke and heat extraction systems assist fire services in firefighting and a safe evacuation in the case of life safety. Selection and installation of cables The company has been communicating the importance of following the technical guidanc...

At ISC West 2024, on booth # 10037, i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, will showcase Docker container support on its new X Series line of AI-enabled cameras. Docker containers directly support i-PRO’s open platform development initiatives by providing a standardised way for application developers to rapidly advance the AI capabilities of i-PRO edge devices. Secure, containerised environmen...

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a major provider of 3D LiDAR technology, proudly announces two innovations for its Q-Track® solution; an industry-first cloud-based sensor coverage tool and full Windows compatibility. Both of these new products further improve the customers’ out-of-the-box experience for Quanergy’s Q-Track portfolio. Q-Track Coverage Tool The cloud-based Q-Track Coverage Tool is aimed at revolutionising pre-deployment planning and site surveys. This innovative tool a...

Cohesity, a pioneer in AI-powered data security and management, announced Cohesity Gaia, a first-to-market AI-powered enterprise search assistant that brings retrieval augmented generation (RAG) AI and large language models (LLMs) to high-quality backup data within Cohesity environments. Cohesity Gaia will be made generally available on March 15. The conversational AI assistant enables users to ask questions and receive answers by accessing and analysing their vast pools of enterprise data...

Invixium, a global pioneer of biometric access control and workforce management solutions announces the appointment of Chris Thompson as the new National Sales Manager to support its expanding North American territory. In this role, Chris will drive sales strategies, nurture key partnerships, secure new opportunities, and expand market presence across North America. With this appointment, Invixium aims to advance its industry leadership and growth trajectory in the Americas. Prior roles of Chr...

Janam Technologies, a pioneering provider of rugged mobile computers and contactless access solutions, announced the launch of its XR2 UHF RFID Reader–an all-in-one device designed for real-time tracking and unprecedented visibility into the location and status of items throughout the supply chain. Built to thrive in demanding warehouse, manufacturing and logistics operations, XR2 combines the most advanced RAIN RFID technology with a sleek, intuitive and ergonomic design that sets a...

Cohesity, a pioneer in AI-powered data security and management, announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to help organisations safely unlock the power of generative AI and data using the recently announced NVIDIA NIM microservices and by integrating NVIDIA AI Enterprise into the Cohesity Gaia platform. Cohesity Gaia, the company’s comprehensive, patent-pending collection of artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, will offer NVIDIA NIM and additional technolog...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions is pleased to announce that industry veteran Charles Burns has joined the company and will serve in the newly created role of Director of Commercial Facilities. With more than two decades of experience as a security pioneer, Burns will work to drive increased adoption of ISS’ industry-pioneering video intelligence solutions in stadiums, arenas, convention centers, and other large-scale...

The 2nd Edition Hospitality Innovation Summit Saudi Arabia and UAE organised on the 6th and 7th of March 2024, concluded with an overwhelming response while setting whole new standards of excellence for itself. The summit began with the much-needed information pack on the hospitality industry of the region presented by Turab Saleem, Partner at Knight Frank, also the knowledge partner to the summit who stressed the importance of growing home brands to the scale of international brands. This...

Siemens announced that it will deepen its collaboration with NVIDIA to help build the industrial metaverse. Siemens is bringing immersive visualisation powered by new NVIDIA Omniverse Cloud APIs to the Siemens Xcelerator platform, driving increased use of AI-driven digital twin technology. At the NVIDIA GTC, Siemens and NVIDIA demonstrated how generative AI can revolutionise the visualisation of complex data, making photorealism possible, and showcased how sustainable shipbuilder HD Hyundai can...