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In a dynamic environment, the need for robust and responsive security systems is paramount. Assimilating Access Control and Time-Attendance solutions with Building Management Systems (BMS) via the BACnet Integration provides a comprehensive approach to ensuring proactive security and efficient building operations. This integration bridges the gap between various systems, creating a cohesive and responsive security network. Here’s a closer look at how this integration enhances security...

Named one of Money magazine’s Best Colleges in America 2023, Fairfax-based Geoge Mason University (Mason) is the largest public research university in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Its 10,000 faculty and staff provide classes and support services across three regional campuses, an international branch campus in Songdo, South Korea, and five instructional sites. With more than 40,000 students hailing from all 50 states and 130 countries and a six-year graduation rate that is well above the...

When students come to study at the prestigious Les Roches Marbella campus in Spain, they are not just attending one of the world’s major hospitality business schools, they are also enveloped in extraordinary innovation and sophisticated living to mirror the exceptional experiences they are being prepared to facilitate in their future careers.  Real-life training site The institution aims to serve up “academic rigor with a twist of innovation and entrepreneurship” to its...

Control and automation manufacturer RTI announced that Eric Randt has joined the company as National Sales Director for the United States and Canada. Reporting to CEO Joe Roberts, Randt will oversee RTI initiatives that grow RTI and Blustream sales with commercial and residential integrators across the country. National Sales Director "We are happy to welcome Eric as our National Sales Director. I've known Eric and worked with him before. His experience with strategic customers in our key cha...

During the 2024 General Assembly of Euralarm in Prague, the members chose Peter Mita as the new President of Euralarm. He succeeds Jon Könz who was President for the past three years. Peter Mita is the Southern Europe Commercial leader of Honeywell Fire.  ​2024 General Assembly The 2024 General Assembly was held in Prague where the outgoing President praised among others the work that was done in information sharing, supporting members with regulatory expertise, and guiding stan...

In response to the growing uptake of GlobalPlatform’s Security Evaluation Standard for IoT Platforms (SESIP) methodology, the organisation has introduced several initiatives to further accelerate adoption. These include the launch of new certification stamps, expanding the number of labs and certification bodies (CB), new partnerships and the creation of an adopter program. Together, this raises the bar for IoT security by enabling the adoption of the methodology across new sectors, use...

FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, announced the release of the FLIR SV88™ and SV89™ Vibration Monitoring Solution Kits, which help them monitor critical equipment by continuously analysing vibrations, detecting faults, and alerting them to potential defects and future problems. With its multi-communication protocols, rugged, IP66 rating and wireless capability, the SV88 and SV89 Vibration Monitoring Solution Kits allow them to make critical data-driven decisions that alert them...

Darktrace, a global pioneer in cybersecurity AI, announces the launch of its new service offering, Darktrace Managed Detection & Response (MDR). The service combines its best-in-class detection and response capabilities spanning across the enterprise, with the expertise of its global analyst team. This powerful combination augments internal security teams with AI-powered threat containment and expert alert management across Darktrace environments, allowing them to focus resources on more st...

Paxton Access, the international security technology manufacturer, has recently welcomed new additions to their Training team, to support the growing demand for installer training. Zehn Zzyrone has taken the role of Field Training Engineer, and Casey Cribbin has joined as Senior Product Trainer. Zzyrone and Cribbin will focus on introducing Paxton’s smart access control solutions to customers and assisting them in growing their security business. Wealth of experience Brian Bonser, Vice...

NDI, the plug-and-play connectivity standard, announced it has been named an official Crestron Integrated Partner. Crestron, a pioneering global provider of workplace collaboration technology, offers NDI support on the Crestron 1 Beyond line of broadcast-quality PTZ cameras and Automate VX multi-camera speaker tracking solution. These products are designed to bring equity and boost interactivity to meeting room applications, a critical use case for pro AV. The integration allows Crest...

VOSKER, a pioneering provider of cutting-edge surveillance solutions, is excited to announce the successful closing of USD $125 million in senior debt financing. The oversubscribed financing round marks a significant milestone for VOSKER, enabling the company to advantageously recapitalise its debt structure and strategically position itself for future growth initiatives. Danny Angers, Co-founder and Chief Financial Officer of VOSKER, expressed his enthusiasm about the financing, stating,...

Hikvision, a world-pioneering manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, announces a significant upgrade to its HeatPro Bi-Spectrum Thermal cameras with the integration of VCA 3.0. This improvement introduces a range of advanced features designed to enhance performance, detection, and accuracy, further solidifying Hikvision’s commitment to providing innovative security solutions. This advancement w...

Userful Corporation, a provider of the renowned software-defined data visualisation platform, announced the appointment of Jeff Metcalf as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Userful’s executive team Mr. Metcalf brings over 20 years of finance and accounting experience to his new role as CFO, as well as extensive technology leadership experience. Prior to joining Userful, Mr. Metcalf held key finance leadership roles as VP of Finance and divisional CFO, working for Cal...

Sepura, has announced that it has shipped its 3,000,000th TETRA radio terminal. The product shipped is the SC21, one of Sepura’s most popular models of small hand-portable smart radio. Since its launch, the SC21 has proven extremely popular with public safety organisations across the globe. To mark this important milestone, Steve Barber, Sepura’s CEO, presented a specially designed commemorative trophy of the SC21 to Sepura partner - Jomtel Comunicaciones at the Critical Commun...

IriusRisk, the industry-renowned platform for automated threat modeling, grew by more than 50% in 2023, in large part as a result of the company’s expansion into Artificial Intelligence (AI). The company reported a 51% Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) growth from December 2022 to December 2023, driven by strategic moves into AI and impressive customer retention and expansion rates.  AI expansion The expansion into AI is part of the company's wider plans to power the development of ad...

In the current dynamic environment, the need for robust and responsive security systems is paramount. Assimilating access control and time-attendance solutions with Building Management Systems (BMS) via the BACnet Integration provides a comprehensive approach to ensuring proactive security and efficient building operations. This integration bridges the gap between various systems, creating a cohesive and responsive security network. Here’s a closer look at how this integration enhances se...

Dahua Technology Indonesia has donated a Dahua DeepHub Smart Interactive Board to the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), demonstrating the company’s commitment to supporting the advancement of education in Indonesia. The Country Director of Dahua Technology Indonesia, Royce Ouyang, expressed his gratitude for this charitable opportunity during the handover event held at the Alumni Hall of FEB UGM on March 14. Royce Ouyang said, "We are pleased to co...

 Iris ID, the global pioneer in iris recognition technology and research for over 25 years and uClockit, the provider of a cutting-edge cloud-based platform revolutionising HR and administrative management have partnered to humanise the approach that organisations have towards administering workforce management. Iris ID and uClockit realise that a high-quality workforce management user experience and organisational efficiency are not mutually exclusive. Together these two companies will de...

Organisations equipped with CLIQ intelligent key-based access management have confidence that their premises and employees are safe and secure. With CLIQ employees can flexibly manage access, to secure almost any opening with electronic cylinders or padlocks and programmable smart keys. A new upgrade in the programming device family simultaneously enhances this security and convenience. Credential updates Requiring regular credential updates is the simplest, most effective method for keeping...

Sensor specialist HENSOLDT is presenting its latest development in the field of reconnaissance and self-defence sensor technology with a new multifunctional infrared detection system.  Two-colour infrared technology The system, developed for the entire range of flying platforms and consisting of a central computer and an imaging unit, works with two-colour infrared technology and enables better warning performance in the area of hazard detection with a long-range and low false alarm rate....

Infosecurity Europe, the most influential information security event running at ExCeL London from 4-6 June 2024, announced Mindgard, a start-up specialising in cyber security for AI, as the winner of the UK’s Most Innovative Cyber SME 2024 contest. The annual competition saw Nipun Gupta, Head of Product and Stefan Trawicki, Founding Machine Learning Engineer, Mindgard, presented with the award live at the event on the Innovation Stage on Wednesday 5th June in the Cyber Innovation Zone. Pa...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, announced its inaugural Safety Champion Awards to recognise community leaders who work to keep people and places safe. The company will open nominations through July 9, 2024 across three award categories: impact, security professional excellence and school safety; and announce winners at its annual conference, VerkadaOne, this September. Verkada Safety Champion Awards “From helping bolster school safety to combatting retail...

Allied Universal® announced that Loretta Cecil will join the organisation as global general counsel, effective June 17, 2024. In this role, Cecil will serve as the company’s chief legal officer, providing strategic legal guidance and overseeing the company’s global legal function. She will report directly to Steve Jones, global chairman and CEO at Allied Universal. Cecil has over 40 years’ experience as an executive and legal professional, most recently as executive vice p...

Indexable inserts are interchangeable cutting tools that are indispensable in various industrial applications, especially in metalworking. They are used as cutting material carriers for machining metals, plastics or wood. Their manufacture requires high-precision production processes to ensure an exact geometry and perfect surface finish. Even minimal deviations affect not only the service life but also the performance of the cutting insert. The smallest defects that are invisible to the hu...

Cohesity, a pioneer in AI-powered data security and management, announced that the Cohesity Data Cloud now supports AMD EPYC™ CPU-powered servers, offering customers even more options for modern data security and management. Customers can now deploy and run Cohesity Data Cloud on AMD EPYC CPU-based all-flash and hybrid servers from Dell, HPE, and Lenovo. Stringent regulatory requirements As companies continue to generate increasing volumes of data, it’s critical they manage and se...

The Ewon® remote solutions from HMS Networks have always prioritised security. Recently, the Ewon Cosy+, a solution for remote access, was assessed against IEC 62443-4-2 criteria by NVISO, a globally recognised cybersecurity expert, for cybersecurity. As the industry evolves, so do the standards of excellence, with IEC 62443 emerging as the benchmark for cybersecurity in industrial automation technology. Understanding IEC 62443 standards The IEC 62443 standards provide a comprehensive fra...

Ajax Systems is delighted to announce its triumphant success at the esteemed ESX Innovation Awards in the US. In addition to receiving three product awards, the company won the main Techvision Challenge, a Shark Tank-style competition among the top ten winners, and was named Best in Show with its FireProtect 2 RB (Heat/Smoke/CO) UL Jeweller fire detector. Three Ajax products have garnered acclaim across the following categories: Video Surveillance: IP Cameras – TurretCam (8 Mp/2.8...

Thales, the pioneering global technology and security provider, announced Passwordless 360°, a new concept for passwordless authentication that offers Thales customers the broadest coverage of passwordless functions across multiple types of users and assurance levels. Passwordless 360° has the flexibility to let companies use the latest technologies like FIDO passkeys, while also making the most of previous investments they might have made in passwordless technologies. End users ar...

AlgoSec, a global cyber security pioneer, has introduced a new release of its revolutionary Prevasio Cloud Security platform. The new release delivers the first double-layered cloud security solution to address the paradigm shift in cloud network security, offering comprehensive protection against the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats. Robust defencive measures Network security is the backbone of any cloud estate. As businesses increasingly migrate to cloud environments, the complexity...

HackerOne, the pioneer in human-powered security, has announced the launch of its first partner programme, PartnerOne. APNT also joined as a part of this new, growing partner network. Cybersecurity HackerOne launched the programme to meet a growing demand for cybersecurity solutions that leverage the global ethical hacker community.  PartnerOne gives partners the ability to sell HackerOne solutions through their channels, reducing commercial barriers for customers wanting to adopt human-...