Surveillance & Security News for January 2023

Invicti Security™ announced a key addition to its leadership team, Matthew Sciberras as VP of Information Security and CISO, and the promotion of Mike Mattos as Chief Customer Officer. This announcement comes on the heels of five new leadership hires and the addition of investor and cybersecurity veteran Gerhard Watzinger as Chairman of the Board. Customer-centric strategies “As Invicti prepares for a momentous 2023, both Matthew and Mike have incredible technology track records a...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced it has been recognised as one of the World's 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights for the ninth year in a row. Evaluation criteria Companies on the Global 100 represent the world's top sustainability performers and are analysed across 25 areas of performance, including sustainable revenue, capital expenditures, acquisitions, and research and development. Johnson Controls is ranked #1...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has promoted Sarah Dixon to Enterprise Sales Director, UK&I, effective immediately. As the former General Manager, Fire Suppression at Johnson Controls, Dixon brings a wealth of leadership experience and industry expertise to the wider business. Role and responsibilities In her new role, Dixon will continue to bring the team from strength to strength, driving sustainable growth, and digital & sustainab...

Matrix participated in the 24th Edition of Intersec that happened in Dubai. At this prestigious event, Matrix put forth its comprehensive range of security products and solutions from the domains of IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Time-Attendance. In the domain of Telecom, Matrix showcased its business-class communication products and solutions. Comprehensive security and telecom solutions Matrix invests in technological advancements to resolve customer concerns and prioritise thei...

DH2i®, the provider of always-secure and always-on IT infrastructure solutions announced that 2022 marked another year of record product innovation, strategic partnership development, and industry acclaim. Building on an already enviable track record of delivering the most advanced and real-world proven smart high availability (HA) clustering and software-defined perimeter (SDP) solutions for Windows, Linux, and containers, DH2i announced the following in 2022: Product innovation: DH2i...

Abacus Group, the leading provider of hosted IT services and solutions to alternative investment firms announces that it has acquired two boutique cybersecurity consulting companies, Gotham Security and its parent company, GoVanguard, both of which have unparalleled track records of excellence in the cyber arena.   Security-focused MSP Gotham Security, as the new business will be known, will be a subsidiary of Abacus Group but continue to operate independently. The acquisition marks a mi...

Forter, the Trust Platform for digital commerce announced the acquisition of Immue, a bot detection company based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Forter’s first acquisition will not only strengthen the company’s existing fraud management capabilities but add Immue’s domain-specific bot expertise. Bots The most sophisticated fraud operations use bots to monitor and automate purchases from merchant sites. It’s frequently automated systems competing against legitimate customers for t...

Dr. Henrik Siegle has been the CTO at Bosch Building Technologies since November 2021. In this interview, he speaks about the megatrends of energy efficiency and sustainability, and about new developments in the building technology sector. Dr. Siegle, the building industry is currently facing major challenges in the form of climate change and energy shortages. How is Bosch Building Technologies dealing with these challenges? Dr. Henrik Siegle: Energy efficiency and sustainability have long...

The Monitoring Association (TMA) welcomed its 119th Emergency Communications Center (ECC) in the United States and its first agency in the state of California to implement the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP). The state of California became the 22nd state in the United States to participate in the ASAP programme.  Launched in 2011 as a public-private partnership, TMA’s ASAP service is designed to increase the accuracy and efficiency of calls for service from alarm companies to...

3xLOGIC, a provider of integrated and intelligent security solutions, has announced details of its 2023 Experience Days. Bringing together a wealth of expertise and insight from some of the industry’s most esteemed thought leaders, these three 2023 Experience Days are designed to give end users and installers insight into the 3xLOGIC security product ecosystem, analyse market trends and provide an opportunity to network with peers and experts. Taking place in Harrogate on 16th February, D...

The ASIS Foundation, in partnership with UK-based research firm, The Clarity Factory, reinforced its commitment to support global security managers with the launch of its first-ever Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) report, Empowering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Corporate Security 2022. The report highlights DEI challenges within corporate security and suggestions for building a culture that respects and celebrates the diversity of its workforce; recruiting, developing, and retain...

ONVIF, the global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, and the Security Industry Association (SIA), the association for global security solution providers, will jointly host “The State of the Standards,” a webinar at 10:00-11:00 am EST (15:00-16:00 UTC) on January 26 to discuss the current and future outlook and market impact of technology standards on the evolving security technology industry. Peter Boriskin, chair of the SIA Standards Committee and c...

SecurityHQ, a global Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP), has increased its presence in the Middle East with an expansion of its Global Security Operation Centre (SOC) amidst significant growth. Middle East expansion SecurityHQ has taken its presence of 17+ years in the Middle East to the next level, with the expansion of its offices and operations, situated in Dubai Digital Park. This expansion is one of SecurityHQ’s 6 Global Security Operation Centres, located around the globe....

Securitas enters into a four-year term loan agreement of MEUR 1 100 together with nine of its relationship banks, with the option for the parties to extend one additional year. The proceeds will be used to refinance a large part of the remaining MUSD 2 315 bridge facility related to the acquisition of STANLEY Security which was closed on July 22, 2022. Flexibility in funding strategy “By entering into the long-term loan agreement we secure a major part of the r...

Sensor specialist HENSOLDT is supplying two more of its TRML-4D high-performance radars to strengthen Ukraine's air defence. As part of an order worth a two-digit million euro sum, the two radars will already be delivered in the next three months. At the turn of the year, HENSOLDT had already contracted four TRML-4D radars as part of the IRIS-T SLM air defence system for Ukraine. Surveillance radars Thomas Müller, CEO of HENSOLDT, said, "This contract conclusion is not least due to the...

8 percent of UK schools admitted to suffering from a cyber incident according to an audit from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), amidst news of 14 UK schools falling victim to a major cyber-attack. The audit consisted of 805 schools between the 3rd and the 31st of May 2022, with participating schools from all areas of the UK. It was revealed that just over half of schools, 53 percent, felt they were prepared for a cyber incident, up from 49 percent in a 2019 survey. Cybersecurity ...

Presbyterian High School is a 57-year-old school in Singapore and was initially known as Li Sun High School with only 150 students. Presbyterian High School is a sprawling campus of 3 hectares and has more than 1200 students and staff members. This campus stands out as a striking landmark in Ang Mo Kio and is a choice school for many.  Challenge As schools grow in size, the security risks increase. To ensure the safety of students and faculty and to prevent outsiders from entering t...

The Ministry Of Municipality And Environment (MME) in Doha Qatar has nearly 100 scheduled buses for transferring employees and officials. In recent years, transportation costs are increasing, and managers need to ensure only employees could get on the designated buses. It is also a good plan to maintain employees’ health under COVID-19.  Challenge However, although the bus driver is easy to manage, and the time of buses is simple to schedule, it is not enough to reduce the cost and...

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of rugged HD, hybrid, radar, and thermal imaging cameras, is pleased to announce that its customer satisfaction level on Reviews.IO has reached an exceptional 4.95/5 customer rating over 700 reviews, with 100% of reviewers saying they recommend the company. Performance monitoring  Helping 360 Vision to monitor and develop the performance of its customer service operation, the company has integrated into its Microsoft Dynamics customer support and...

IC Plus is an Irish-owned electronic distribution company specialising in the areas of Security, Networking, Satellite, Consumer TV, Digital Signage, Set Top Boxes & Smart Home Solutions. They provide excellence to over 600 businesses across Ireland, the UK, and Europe since 2006. IT skills, established supplier “A key requirement of the VIVOTEK growth plan for Ireland is that we partnered with a stocking distributor that had the IT skills needed for complex network design capabiliti...

Transport for London (TfL) announced that it will be introducing multi-factor authentication (MFA) to its Oyster and contactless users this year. Usernames and passwords, which is the authentication that TfL currently uses for users, have long been the default method of online authentication, but have been proven to be ineffective at mitigating modern cyber-attacks. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) By requiring MFA, Transport for London (TfL) is providing extra security for its users, when a...

DigiCert, Inc., a renowned global provider of digital trust, has announced the release of DigiCert Trust Lifecycle Manager, a comprehensive digital trust solution unifying CA-agnostic certificate management and public key infrastructure (PKI) services. Trust Lifecycle Manager tightly integrates with DigiCert’s best-in-class public trust issuance for a full-stack solution governing seamless management of corporate digital trust infrastructure. Unified digital trust strategy Organisations...

Datto, a Kaseya company, and a renowned global provider of security and cloud-based software solutions purpose-built for managed service providers (MSPs), has released its 2022 State of Ransomware report, which surveyed nearly 3,000 IT professionals in small to medium-sized businesses across eight countries (the United Kingdom (UK), United States of America (USA), Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore). Datto’s 2022 State of Ransomware report The report...

Senstar, a provider of sensing and information management solutions for the protection of critical infrastructure, is pleased to announce it has been awarded a major oil pipeline project in Africa. The project will reinforce the security of a major pipeline. Perimeter intrusion detection system “Senstar will provide a comprehensive perimeter intrusion detection system with the aim of equipping multiple sites with innovative fibre optic technologies. Together with local partners, we will...

Cobalt Robotics, the only machine-learning company to automate repetitive manual security and facility tasks with autonomous robots around the world, has announced a new collaboration with Johnson Controls. Johnson Controls C•CURE 9000 access control and event management system is now integrated with Cobalt’s remote guard service, which includes AI robotics, machine-learning software and human oversight. Cobalt Robotics - Johnson Controls integration With this integration, Cobalt r...

Ajax presents the co-branded app, a solution helping security companies increase brand awareness daily and customers receive better service. The security company can also place its logo on the main screen of the Ajax Security System mobile app. And the client needs to tap on the logo to quickly view the account status and contact information. The solution is available only to authorised partners of Ajax Systems.  Associate the brand with a quality user experience Every fifth customer cho...

Iris ID Systems, Inc., a global pioneer in iris recognition technology for 25 years, and Diyar United, a prominent information and communication technology company for the Middle East have partnered to demonstrate the eService Kiosk integrated with Iris ID’s new frictionless IrisBar solution. Self-service kiosk Diyar United is the first Iris ID partner in the Middle East to use the IrisBar in a self-service kiosk. They have the in-house capability to design, manufacture and integrate Iri...

Antaira Technologies, a global manufacturer of industrial networking connectivity solutions, announced it will be displaying an array of Ethernet PoE switches, new wireless equipment, and other advanced networking devices at the International Security Conference & Exposition. Also known as ISC West, the trade show will take place from March 28 to March 31, 2023 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, USA, where Antaira will be exhibiting at booth #33051. Antaira network devices with Ethernet co...

Arcules, a provider of secure, scalable multi-site video management solutions-as-a-service announced that it's newly released Forensic Video Search will be a standard feature in its cloud-video service at no additional charge. Forensic Video Search Forensic Video Search, originally announced in late 2022, is designed to seamlessly manage and analyse vast amounts of information generated from video and IoT devices. Users are empowered to quickly identify the video data and events that impact th...

The Vi00021U upgrades the previous Vi0021 by adding the additional ability to monitor PoE levels up to 60W for both UPoE and 802.3bt PoE types. It maintains real-time monitoring of both voltage and wattage which are equally important in determining if the amount of source PoE is available to power the connected device. The Vi00021U is in line powered from a PoE with the advantages of not depending on external batteries and providing actual real-time voltage and wattage readers. A monitor port c...