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Having doors with mechanical security can be a drag on the effectiveness and efficiency of facilities management. While wiring ever more locks to make access control more flexible is expensive and disruptive, a wireless solution built for compatibility can be the answer. It takes a few minutes to swap almost any mechanical cylinder for a digital cylinder and connect it to an access control system. The battery-powered Aperio® C100 Cylinder can equip almost any door without the need for cabl...

DigiCert, a provider of digital trust announced its speaker lineup for its World Quantum Readiness Day event, set to take place virtually on September 26, 2024. Announced on the eve of RSAC 2024, the event is an opportunity to gain strategies that will help safeguard organisations and accelerate their path to preparedness for the quantum era.    Quantum computing “Quantum computing is transforming the landscape of digital security, and we are excited to help organisations prep...

HID, the worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces that the University of Dundee is updating its city campus estate implementing HID® Mobile Access® and signature HID Signo™ readers throughout its buildings to guarantee it has a modern, secure, and reliable access control system to allow staff and students to enter using both RFID cards and smartphones. Mobile-ready HID Signo readers The project will involve buying and installing new mobile-ready HID Signo reader...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has expanded the SIA Identity and Biometric Technology Advisory Board (IBTAB) to include the group formerly known as the SIA Facial Recognition Working Group and all its members and has appointed Austin Park, director of technology at NEC National Security Systems (NEC NSS), to serve as the advisory board’s new chair. SIA IBTAB The SIA IBTAB – an exclusive advisory panel to the SIA Board of Directors – promotes the a...

Skills for Security is proud to announce a new partnership with Eaton, a global pioneer in power management solutions. Eaton has joined Skills for Security as a Platinum Sponsor, marking a significant collaboration aimed at enhancing the fire and security sector through education, innovation, and sustainable practices. Eaton, renowned for its expertise in fire and security systems alongside a whole host of other solutions, will work closely with Skills for Security to support the development an...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer TDSi is pleased to announce that Samuel Annear has joined the company’s Software Development Team, based in Poole in Dorset, for a twelve-month placement as part of his Computing Studies Course at Bournemouth University. TDSi has proudly supported university placements and apprenticeships for many years, highlighting its commitment to fostering and supporting talent in the next generation of security professionals. Software development...

G2E Asia and Asian IR Expo attracted more than 6,300 industry professionals to Macau in June 2024, with international attendees accounting for 65 percent of total attendance. The significant turnout underscores the global gaming industry’s appetite for innovation and the continued potential within the sector.  G2E Asia and Asian IR Expo The joint event showcased a spectacular display of over 100 exhibitors spanning 22,000 square metres of exhibition space. Complementing the e...

Intrado Life & Safety, a global pioneer in public safety solutions announced a partnership with GeoComm, a provider of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) data. This partnership aims to enhance data available via Intrado’s Spatial Insight product by integrating interior GIS data from critical buildings, including schools, airports, courts, and hospitals, thereby improving emergency response capabilities. Spatial Insight offering "The call centres that support our first responders...

Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Robin Kooyman, CFA, MBA, as the company's new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective September 9, 2024. Kooyman brings 15 years of global experience in finance, capital markets, and strategic leadership, having held prominent positions with Brookfield Corporation, TD Securities, and RBC Capital Markets in Canada, the U.S., and the UK. Robin Kooyman She joins Blackline Safety fro...

Allegion US, a pioneer in seamless access control solutions, announced a new integration with TagMaster North America (TMNA), a pioneering provider of intelligent vehicle identification solutions (Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) and RFID) to enhance vehicle ID and tracking with a minimal hardware footprint. This strategic collaboration combines Allegion's Pure Access Cloud software and IP Bridge hardware with TagMaster NA's edge-computing long-range RFID Reader and passive tags, creating a seaml...

Hanwha Vision opened its newest Hanwha Innovation and Technology Experience (HITE) on July 30, 2024, in Irvine, Calif. The new 5,200 sq. ft Centre, Hanwha’s third HITE in the United States, presents the company’s vision for the future of security and surveillance through a combination of interactive product demonstration stations, a training centre, and presentation areas. Since Hanwha developed the HITE concept in 2019, the company has continually made every effort to des...

ONVIF®, the global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, is announcing that more than 30,000 product models in the $120B global physical security market meet the ONVIF conformance requirements for interoperability. ONVIF interoperability standards This new milestone means that the number of ONVIF conformant, interoperable products has doubled in the last three years and tripled since 2018. Security system integrators and end users around the world rely on pro...

Paxton Access, the international security technology manufacturer, is launching the Paxton Tech Tour across the continental United States in September. The Paxton Tech Tour is a free half-day commercial and technical experience that gives security installers and integrators an opportunity to see live product demos and get hands-on with Paxton’s extensive product line. Paxton’s intercom mobile app  Gareth O’Hara, Paxton’s Chief Sales Officer, said: “We have...

Nanodems, an innovator in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) solutions is excited to announce its first participation in ISC East 2024. The premier event will be held from November 19-21, 2024, at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City.  ISC East ISC East is the Northeast’s largest security and public safety event, bringing together security professionals, dealers, integrators, and end-users from various industries to explore cutting-edge technologies and solutions....

Vehicle safety specialist Durite is expanding its van range with reverse-view brake light cameras. Brake light cameras are retrofitted to the vehicle, replacing the existing brake light assembly and enhancing rear visibility, whilst retaining brake light function and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Offering a wide-angle view, they provide the driver with extra visibility and reduce manoeuvring errors - particularly when reversing. Light commercial vehicle operators can choose from...

An overwhelming majority (96%) of parents in the United States support a mandate requiring schools to share security cameras with 911 Communications Centres during emergencies, according to a survey of K-12 parents. A federal mandate was preferred by 56% of parents, 29% wanted a community-level requirement, and 11% favoured a school district mandate.  Camera Sharing is a new technology that gives Emergency Communication Centre telecommunicators (911 professionals) instant access to securit...

College campuses are meant to be places of learning, growth, and community. Fostering such an environment requires the deployment of policies and technologies that ensure safety and security. Considering the growing role of security technology in the higher education market, we asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What are the new applications for security technology in the college and university markets?

Matrix is thrilled to announce its presence at MahaSecure Tech Expo 2024, set for August 22nd-24th at Siddhi Banquets, Erandwane, Pune. As a pioneer in security and telecom solutions, Matrix will have the prime opportunity to showcase its state-of-the-art IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom Solutions at this prestigious event. Matrix is going to showcase its diversified security portfolio at MahaSecure Tech Expo 2024, especially conceptualised to cater to the div...

Bugcrowd, the pioneer in crowdsourced security, announced the availability of its Continuous Attack Surface Penetration Testing (CASPT) solution on the Bugcrowd Platform. This solution provides customers with a proactive security approach to continuously meet compliance goals and reduce their external risk asset exposure. Continuous Attack Surface Penetration Testing (CASPT) is designed for customers with an evolving attack surface that only does pentesting once or twice a year, leaving &l...

Dallmeier, a pioneering provider of intelligent security solutions, will present its latest innovations at Security 2024 in Essen. The focus will be on the security of critical infrastructure companies as well as the requirements of small and medium-sized enterprises. Installers and system integrators are also invited to find out more about the opportunities as a Dallmeier partner. Cybersecurity resilience The focus will be on cybersecurity resilience, low total cost of ownership, and achiev...

CyberSecurity Malaysia (CSM), the national cybersecurity specialist agency under the purview of Malaysia’s Ministry of Digital signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Flexxon and AI MSP. Flexxon is a global pioneer of AI-powered hardware security solutions, and AI MSP is an IT and cybersecurity company that offers Flexxon’s X-PHY AI Cybersecurity Solutions and professional services in Malaysia. Digital transformation  The MoU aims to establish a comprehensive framewor...

The opening of Reliance High-Tech’s new £2m corporate headquarters in Bracknell, Berkshire was marked at a recent event attended by customers, employees, and partners. Customer Innovation Centre Reliance High-Tech’s Group Chairman and Founder, Brian Kingham, alongside CEO Alistair Enser, greeted guests from around the UK in the company’s dedicated customer Innovation Centre, which draws on the latest technology to show how organisations can take advantage of development...

Rubrik, Inc., the Zero Trust Data Security™ company, announces a new partnership and technology integration with Mandiant, part of Google Cloud. The collaboration brings together pioneers in data security, incident response, and threat intelligence, aiming to expedite customers’ threat detection and path to cyber recovery. “This partnership will gations leveraging Rubrik’s backup solutions to identify threats in their backups powered by Mandiant’s industry-pio...

Rapid7, Inc., a pioneer in extended risk and threat detection, announced the release of its Ransomware Radar Report in conjunction with the company’s presence at Black Hat USA. The all-new research report provides a fresh perspective on the global ransomware threat by analysing, comparing, and contrasting attacker activity and techniques over an 18-month period ending June 30, 2024. According to the report, ransomware groups continue to refine their craft, building and scaling business mo...

Altronix, the recognised pioneer in power and data transmission for the professional security industry, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with LiftMaster, a pioneering brand of professionally installed access solutions including smart video intercoms, smart door controllers and gate operators. This collaboration combines Altronix’s advanced power distribution with LiftMaster’s CAP2D Smart Access Controllers, resulting in new pre-configured kits designed to support up t...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that its AI gun detection solution has been selected by West Feliciana Parish Schools (WFPS) to help mitigate gun-related violence. WFPS, based in St. Francisville, Louisiana, is renowned as one of the state’s highest-ranked educational systems. The district educates approximately 2,300 students from early chi...

DeterTech and Northamptonshire Police have partnered in a joint initiative to prevent burglary and deter opportunistic thieves operating in Northampton. Under the "Stand up to Crime” initiative, Northamptonshire Police will distribute crime prevention packs including SmartWater kits to residents in two pilot areas – Weston Area Northampton and Corby Kingswood. The initiative has been designed and funded by the Office of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire, and Crime Commissioner afte...

Securitas Technology proudly celebrates the second anniversary of its transformational acquisition of STANLEY Security and STANLEY Healthcare. The STANLEY businesses joined together with Securitas Electronic Security to form Securitas Technology, a $3.2B business and the world's second-largest commercial electronic security, health, and safety provider. Security and safety partner "Two years ago, we brought together the expertise and scale of two iconic security and safety organisat...

Kepler Vision Technologies continues to extend its reach across Europe by partnering with Norwegian company OneCo Technology. OneCo Technology is a pioneer in cutting-edge technology solutions, and Kepler Vision, a renowned healthcare service provider with a deep understanding of local requirements, has joined forces to create a synergy that promises to revolutionise the way healthcare is delivered and managed in Norway. AI and digital healthcare solutions  The...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announced it has acquired Sewio Networks (Sewio), a pioneering provider of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Real Time Location Systems (RTLS) platforms for asset management, intralogistics, and improved overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). The addition of Sewio expands HID’s growing RTLS portfolio, particularly for asset-tracking use cases in automotive and manufacturing. “Welcoming the Sewio team into the HID family reinforces our commi...