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Colt Technology Services (Colt), the digital infrastructure company, announced the latest in a series of enhancements to its award-winning Network as a Service (NaaS) platform, Colt On Demand, with an additional 130,000 locations served by dedicated fibre (FTTX) in the UK, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Poland, accessible through the platform. This bolsters the 32,000 Colt-connected buildings, 1,100 data centres and 275 Cloud points of presence already accessible to customers through C...

Based in Northern California, LYNX Logistics is a third-party logistics (3PL) company specialising in high-value assets. The company partners with the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA), aligning with TAPA’s global coalition of manufacturers, shippers, and carriers to protect every corner of their 96,000-square-foot mixed-use facilities, which encompass 8,500 rack and bulk pallet locations. Strategically headquartered near the Port of Oakland and Silicon Valley, it plans to e...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the market-renowned provider of solutions for Motor Vehicle Agencies, in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS), has launched its new self-service kiosks at Tennessee Driver Service Centres to reduce customer wait times. Tennessee residents can use IDEMIA’s SMART-E Kiosks to complete many driver's licence transactions, including renewing or replacing a duplicate driver’s licence or ID card, chan...

Dell Technologies introduces AI innovations that help Dell and Microsoft customers simplify AI adoption, speed deployment and power demanding workloads in multicloud environments. Data protection, cyber resiliency and security advancements help joint customers strengthen their cybersecurity posture.  Data protection and services “Organisations modernising their IT strategies to support emerging workloads, like AI, need solutions that help them innovate faster, control costs and pro...

barox Kommunikation AG, the global manufacturer of professional standard switches, PoE media converters and IP extenders, is proud to announce its inclusion in the new Harper Chalice demonstration HUB - opened at Harper Chalice headquarters in Coventry. Part of the Vitaprotech Group, Harper Chalice are experts in perimeter security solutions, manufacturing, supplying and installing specialist electronic perimeter security systems. They offer a complete range of modular and scalable solutions, w...

Hikvision has hosted its 2024 HikTech Star Tour in Hangzhou, China. Over 100 tech talents from around the globe have gathered for a three-day immersive experience aimed at exploring cutting-edge innovations, sharing insights, and building a vibrant global tech community under the theme "Connecting Stars for Brilliance." In the months pioneering up to the event, Hikvision sparked a wave of creativity on global social media through the HikTech Star Show, encouraging tech enthusiasts worldwide to...

RGB Spectrum, a pioneer in mission-critical video solutions for real-time decision support, is excited to announce the launch of its new Zio V2100 multiviewers. Designed to decode and display multiple IP sources on a single monitor, the V2100 offers an innovative solution for managing complex AV environments. The V2100 multiviewers represent a significant advancement over traditional single-source decoders. With the capability to simultaneously decode and display multiple IP sources, users can...

According to the 2024 Access Control report by Omdia, Genetec., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, has consistently gained market share over the last six years, solidifying its position as a worldwide market pioneer and building upon its #2 global position for access control software. In the Americas market, access control software has evolved beyond the physical security department to become an essential component of business operations. 2024 Access Control report Accordin...

Interface Systems, a globally renowned managed service provider of security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, has released its 2024 State of Remote Video Monitoring in Retail Chains report. The detailed study analysed over 2 million monitoring requests across 4,156 retail locations in the United States from September 2023 to August 2024.  Offering valuable insights to strengthen store security and protect employees, the report provides an overv...

IT services provider - adesso has been admitted into the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Cloud-14 framework, supporting the UK’s public sector in its journey toward secure, streamlined, and efficient digital transformation. The Cloud-14 framework facilitates access to IT services for government organisations, empowering them to innovate, strengthen data security, and scale services to meet public needs more effectively. Innovative solutions adesso delivers innovative solutions that enhan...

Ahead of the Black Hat MEA in Riyadh from 26-28 November 2024, Cisco, the worldwide pioneer in networking and security, released insights into key cybersecurity trends that emerged between July and September 2024. The findings are based on analysis from Cisco Talos, one of the most trusted threat intelligence research teams globally, highlighting a notable increase in identity-based and ransomware attacks.  Identity-based attacks Over the three-month period, there was a noticeable rise...

Beyond Encryption, a pioneer in secure digital communications, has announced a powerful new technology partnership with Mimecast, a global heavyweight in cybersecurity. The technology partnership aims to transform how businesses manage security and compliance, combining Beyond Encryption’s cutting-edge expertise in authenticated outbound comms with Mimecast’s proven track record in human risk management and robust email services.  Data protection standards Businesses are now...

The European Network for Cyber Security (ENCS) announces that IPTO (Independent Power Transmission Operator), Greece's transmission system operator, has officially joined the network as a full member. With this new partnership, IPTO will actively participate in shaping the ENCS's strategy, while benefitting from the extensive cybersecurity knowledge sharing, training, and research available to ENCS members. Reliable transmission of electricity IPTO operates and keeps Greece's high-v...

Smiths Detection, a pioneer in threat detection and security screening technologies, and a business of Smiths Group, announces that its state-of-the-art IONSCAN 600 detectors will be tested by the Polish railway, PKP Group. The six-month pilot, the first in Poland, will help develop standards for future anti-terrorism and anti-sabotage systems, strengthening the protection of critical infrastructure. The equipment was loaned by the Directorate General for Home Affairs and Migration (DG HOME) o...

Cloudbrink has won a major endorsement from Japanese system integrator NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation (NESIC), which is to use Cloudbrink’s personal SASE service as the foundation of its Virtual Trusted Overlay Network. Virtual Trusted Overlay Network facilitates high-performance zero-trust networking using Cloudbrink’s ultra-low-latency global edge mesh. NESIC is also integrating other services including end-point security and identity management, enabling accele...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is highlighting the KeyWatcher® Touch at ISC East on November 20-21 at the Javits Centre in New York City. Located at booth 231, Morse Watchmans will feature hands-on demonstrations of the KeyWatcher Touch and other solutions, showcasing advanced capabilities for robust, scalable key control. Key management system KeyWatcher Touch features a modular, expandable design that allows corps to tailor the sy...

Alcatraz AI, a global provider of frictionless, AI-powered biometric access control technology revolutionising security through facial authentication, is proud to present its eBook, Navigating the Future of Data Centre Security. As the number of data centres grows at an exponential rate leading up to 2025, Alcatraz AI has compiled best practices and strategies for securing sensitive information, beginning with protecting the data centre’s perimeter. Securing sensitive information AI an...

Hornetsecurity, a global pioneer in cybersecurity solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its DMARC Manager. The advanced tool addresses the complex challenges organisations face in managing DMARC, DKIM, and SPF configurations, especially for those operating across multiple domains. As email threats such as fraud and impersonation attacks continue to rise, the need for robust email authentication practices has never been more critical. DMARC Manager is designed to empower administrators...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, and RapidDeploy, the pioneering cloud-native solution provider for public safety, announced a strategic industry partnership. The companies will collaborate to provide Emergency Communication Centres (ECCs) and field responders with enriched, real-time critical information to enable faster, more effective emergency responses during g...

Rubrik, Inc., the Zero Trust Data Security™ Company, announces a new cyber resilience solution for Microsoft Azure Blob Storage. As organisations become increasingly dependent on the cloud, there is an inherent risk for security blind spots and vulnerable sensitive data. Rubrik brings cyber posture and cyber recovery to provide Microsoft Azure Blob Storage customers further visibility into their cloud data, enabling them business agility and resilience. AI training models Microsoft Azur...

Cyware, the pioneering provider of threat intelligence management, low-code/no-code automation, and cyber fusion solutions, announced the appointment of Jawahar Sivasankaran as President, marking a pivotal step in Cyware’s mission to empower organisations with advanced threat intelligence and security solutions.  Jawahar brings 25+ years of experience fostering security product innovation, growth leadership, and customer success at Cisco, Splunk, and Appgate. Prior roles of Jawahar...

Sielox, a pioneer in layered access control solutions celebrating 45 years of success, is highlighting its latest advancements in security technology at ISC East 2024, booth 519. Alongside its robust portfolio of access control and emergency communications solutions, Sielox will introduce its new partnership with Wavelynx Technologies, expanding its capabilities with advanced readers and credentials. Proactive security “At Sielox, we are committed to delivering solutions that bring proa...

As a real estate development firm’s facility was nearing completion, the firm identified potential concerns with limitations in the facility’s control infrastructure. Before the building reached full occupancy, the firm engaged with Wesco Anixter’s entroCIM team for a comprehensive cybersecurity and use-case audit. As a result, the facility pivoted to a cloud-hosted instance of the entroCIM platform to deliver on the organisation’s lofty vision for a truly connected spac...

Wesco International, a pioneering provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, is now making its entroCIM digital solution available globally to help more organisations better monitor and control their building operations using data. entroCIM is a central intelligence manager (CIM) software solution that aggregates data from disparate building devices and systems into a single digital interface.  ROI of entroCIM  The digital solution...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named 24 recipients for this year’s SIA RISE Scholarship, a program offered through SIA’s RISE community, which supports the education and career development goals of young industry talent and emerging pioneers. Through this scholarship program – open to SIA student members and RISE members who are employees at SIA member companies – each awardee will receive a USD 3,000 scholarship to use toward continuing...

U.K. fire and rescue services (FRSs) Hereford and Worcester FRS, Shropshire FRS,  Cleveland Fire Brigade, and Country Durham & Darlington FRS have selected Motorola Solutions to deploy a new Control Room Solution (CRS) utilising a shared control room platform to allow the four control rooms to work independently as well as a collaborative services hub. The new solution integrates workflows from initial call-taking to dispatch, into an intuitive and unified response system. It will...

Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT has once again demonstrated its technological capabilities as part of the multinational ‘Timber Express 2024’ exercise. The OPTARION mission support system (German: EUA for Einsatzunterstützungsanlage) successfully integrated NH90 and TIGER helicopters in a secure data link network and connected them to modern command and information systems.  Digital command network “Seamless connectivity and the secure exchange of situational i...

For many different stakeholders in building design, construction, and management, security specifications can be a difficult, time-consuming task. Everyone from architects, developers, and contractors to security consultants, distributors, and even building inspectors benefits from trustworthy, transparent specification support for doors and related solutions.   Digitalisation and personalised service When the goals are better buildings, safer building users, and happier customers,...

Argenbright Security Europe Limited (ASEL) is proud to announce the official unification of its brand, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards becoming Europe’s pioneer provider of integrated security services and risk management solutions.  This strategic move follows a period of accelerated growth and successful acquisitions, including Amberstone Security and The Protector Group.  Security guarding services Transition to the unified ASEL brand represents the c...

AV-Comparatives, a globally recognised independent organisation specialising in cybersecurity testing, is pleased to announce the results of its 2024 Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) Test for enterprise cybersecurity solutions. This comprehensive evaluation provides Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) with critical insights into the efficacy of leading endpoint protection products against sophisticated, targeted cyber threats. ATP Test The ATP Test rigorously assesses each product's a...