Surveillance & Security News for October 2024

Logpoint is announcing the appointment of Frank Koelmel as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), underscoring Logpoint’s dedication to establishing itself as a European cybersecurity powerhouse. The appointment will enable Logpoint to continue to focus on market growth by providing high-impact cybersecurity solutions that make it easier for security teams to defend against cyberattacks and for organisations to navigate the compliance and threat landscape. Cybersecurity industry Frank Koelme...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the full US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution has been deployed by Susquenita School District of Perry County, Pennsylvania, to protect students and staff from gun-related violence. Located in Duncannon, the Susquenita School District comprises an elementary, middle, and high school, loc...

World Trade Centre (WTC) Amsterdam is home to more than 300 companies. The commitment of its security team to providing a safe working environment in WTC’s fixed and flexible offices goes without saying. However, building managers wanted more from their access solution. More than just an office space, WTC Amsterdam has complementary onsite facilities, including childcare, a gym, physiotherapy clinic, bar/café, dry cleaning service and more. All its facilities must be cleaned and se...

Entrust, a global pioneer in trusted payments, identities, and data security, announced it has been positioned by Gartner in the Leaders’ Quadrant for the inaugural Gartner Magic Quadrant for Identity Verification (IDV). The Magic Quadrant evaluated vendors across the identity verification market and recognised Entrust as a Leader. This recognition comes after the acquisition of Onfido earlier this year.  Gartner Magic Quadrant The Gartner Magic Quadrant for IDV evaluates vend...

In response to significant international growth, barox Kommunikation AG, the global manufacturer of professional standard switches, PoE media converters and IP extenders, continue to reinforce their advanced technical development and global client support, with the appointment of Jeneeben Jesujeevagan, as Head of Engineering. Based from the company’s headquarters in Switzerland, Jeneeben will head the technical development of the barox range and champion the company’s technology par...

Permiso, the pioneer in real-time identity security, released SkyScalpel, an open-source tool that helps both offensive and defensive security professionals understand how policies could be obfuscated by threat actors in order to go undetected in an environment. JSON-based policies in cloud environments, particularly in AWS, dictate what resources users and systems can access and the actions they can perform. However, these policies can be susceptible to obfuscation—a technique where bad...

DigiCert, a pioneering global provider of digital trust, announced the appointment of Lakshmi Hanspal as Chief Trust Officer. Hanspal, a seasoned cybersecurity pioneer, will play a pivotal role in advancing DigiCert’s commitment to providing world-class digital trust solutions. Hanspal will be based in the company’s Sunnyvale office and report directly to DigiCert Chief Executive Officer Amit Sinha. She most recently served as Global Chief Information Security Officer for Amazon Dev...

adCAPTCHA, a new specialist security verification platform, has launched with £1m funding to tackle the ‘bots epidemic’ and protect organisations against cyber fraud. The London-based company, founded by industry veteran and entrepreneur Alfie Scarborough, equips organisations with the capability to identify and block bots through its sophisticated in-house developed patent-pending human verification technology.  Layered security solution adCAPTCHA’s layered...

Teledyne FLIR is all set to showcase its product portfolio at ADIPEC 2024, scheduled from 4th to 7th November in Abu Dhabi. Exhibiting at Stand 1005, Hall 1, Teledyne FLIR will showcase innovative sensing solutions such as SI-2 Series, including the new Si2x, PHH – T-series, Exx-series, and OGI cameras around SF6 detection. The ground-breaking product on display is the FLIR Si2x-Pro™ Hazardous Location Acoustic Imaging Camera for Gas Leak, Mechanical Fault, and Partial Discharg...

Global technology, software, and engineering pioneer Emerson will exhibit its latest Floor to Cloud™ packaging solutions at PACK EXPO Chicago, November 3-6, 2024. Advancing the boundless future of automation, Emerson factory automation solutions and its Floor-to-cloud approach empower smarter packaging lines and more efficient processes that make it possible for manufacturers to continuously improve plant productivity, sustainability, and safety. Floor-to-cloud approach Visitors to Nort...

Baydale Control Systems has taken control of its stock management using a BigChange 6-in-1 system. Specialising in electronic security and fire alarm systems, Baydale moved to the cloud-based solution to improve its client record management, provide visibility of the mobile workforce, and offer digital certification. Since implementing, BigChange has allowed Baydale to improve profitability by allocating routine jobs and ad-hoc call-outs 80 percent faster and boosting engineer productivity by 3...

Features of a new series of Ex command devices currently being launched by the steute business division Controltec include flexible and direct integration in machine and plant enclosures within Ex zones 1 and 21. The Ex ES 97 series is based on the Ex 97 series of position switches. This series is already well established in complex application fields, most particularly explosive zones, and has dimensions to EN 50047. Switching system The switching system of this series is extr...

Kong Inc., a pioneering developer of cloud API technologies, announced that it has been positioned by Gartner® as a Pioneer in the 2024 Magic Quadrant™ for API Management for the fifth consecutive year. The evaluation was based on specific criteria that analysed the company’s overall Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute, with Kong positioned furthest on the Completeness of Vision axis. AI enablement strategy Kong enables any corps to become an API-first company,...

Robotic Assistance Devices Residential, Inc. (RAD-R), a subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. announced the purchase of 1 million unique MAC addresses. These addresses will be assigned to RADCam units as the Company ramps up production and deployment of its innovative residential security device. MAC (Media Access Control) address RAD-R’s acquisition of these MAC addresses ensures that each RADCam deployed in the coming months will be equipped with i...

Wibu-Systems, a global pioneer in software protection, licencing, and security for intelligent devices, is set to host exclusive guided tours at SPS 2024 in Nuremberg, Germany, from 12-14 November 2024. This industry-defining event brings together innovators in automation, and Wibu-Systems will showcase how its flagship technology, CodeMeter, is being used by top companies like B&R, CODESYS, KEBA, Kistler, and TTTech Industrial to protect their intellectual property and enable secure s...

Delta Scientific, the manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used globally, announced their MP100 portable barrier system has successfully achieved an M30/P3 designation. Total penetration was measured at a mere 51 feet, making this an industry pioneer. The MP100 was tested to the new ASTM F2656-23 standard which measures the penetration level from the pioneering edge of the barrier versus the back-side of the barrier of the previous standard. Foldable design The MP100 port...

Long gone are the days of choosing a security installer for a single installation and then moving on. Security pioneers are choosing installers based on the long-term value and strategic partnership they can offer. The best installers remain on top of new trends and developments — and advise their customers accordingly. In doing so, they create many opportunities to upsell new solutions to improve their customer’s operations.  Customer’s lifetime value Customers find m...

Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT, together with the Förderkreis Deutsches Heer (FKH) is hosting this year's FKH Autumn Symposium, which will take place in Heidenheim on 23 and 24 October. The two-day event brings together representatives from politics, industry, research and the military to exchange views on current trends and technologies in defence technology.  Current challenges and solutions The presentations will provide an option for detailed analysis and a skilled exchange...

Illumio Inc., the Zero Trust Segmentation (ZTS) company, announced it has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (ISO27001) certification. This certification represents Illumio’s continued commitment to meeting the highest levels of global security standards​. Certification was issued by Schellman Compliance LLC following an extensive audit of Illumio’s ZTS platform, which includes Illumio Core®, Illumio Endpoint, Illumio CloudSecure® and Illumio for Microsoft Azure Firewall. FedRAMP&...

Axis Communications, a pioneer in network video, has launched two new developments within the AXIS Camera Station (ACS) ecosystem: AXIS Camera Station Edge (ACS Edge) and AXIS Camera Station Cloud Storage. Both are designed to transform network video management through cutting-edge cloud capabilities. From now, these new solutions will join the AXIS Camera Station suite of products, reinforcing Axis’s commitment to delivering secure, scalable, and flexible solutions. Solution with ACS Ed...

HENSOLDT, Lufthansa Technik Defence and Bombardier Defence announced that the PEGASUS aircraft has completed its first flight out of Bombardier’s facility in Wichita, Kansas. Led by HENSOLDT, PEGASUS is an airborne missionised platform that will integrate the Kalætron Integral SIGINT system to perform highly critical signal surveillance missions for the German armed forces. PEGASUS aircraft’s flight As the aircraft officially enters its next phase and is moving one step cl...

Vantiva, a global technology pioneer enabling Network Service Providers to connect consumers worldwide, announced it has been selected by longtime partner e& UAE, the telecom arm of e& in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to deploy a new 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) gateway in the country. Featuring the region's first eSIM installed on a customer premises equipment, the gateway allows for a simplified and OPEX-saving self-installation, letting the end-user activate the solution without...

Centrios, a new brand from the pioneer in opening solutions – ASSA ABLOY, makes its Canadian debut at Canasa Security Canada. The new access control platform comprised of an intuitive and easy-to-use mobile app, web interface, locks, and readers were developed to address the needs of the small business market. Centrios lock reader With Centrios, business operators can quickly and intuitively manage scheduled access and retrieve access reporting for employees and visitors across multiple...

CDVI Group, a global pioneer in access control solutions, is expanding its commitment to green technology with the launch of a wider range of low-consumption maglocks. Following the successful release of the V3SR series earlier in 2024, this latest launch introduces even more maglock models designed with the same focus on energy efficiency, reinforcing CDVI Group’s ongoing sustainability initiative. Low-consumption Maglock These new maglocks build on the success of the V3SR series and s...

Available with full support from the UK motion control specialists Mclennan, the STF series open loop micro-stepping drives from Applied Motion Products Inc. (AMP) are designed for optimal use in Industrial Ethernet-based automation systems that demand deterministic, real-time motion control. STF series The STF series is available in three power versions covering up to 3.0, 6.0, and 10.0 A/phase with a choice of interface options that include the EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, and Modbus industry stan...

IDEMIA Secure Transactions is proud to announce this strategic collaboration with Vantiva to expedite the deployment of 5G services for customers and businesses worldwide. Formerly known as Technicolor, Vantiva, is a pioneer in delivering innovative, comprehensive products for the connected home market — such as broadband gateways and set-top boxes — to the world’s foremost Network Service Providers. This collaboration will see IDEMIA Secure Transactions provide Vantiva with...

Ataccama, an AI-powered data management company, has bolstered its data security for its AI-powered data management platform, adding automated data hiding and centralised credential management. Enterprise data security Enterprise data security is critical for regulatory compliance and reputation management. The 2024 Forrester Research Total Economic Impact Study for Ataccama found $1.3 million worth of value is derived from risk mitigation and avoidance of fines associated with compliance. A...

Lithuania-based RegTech iDenfy, announced the launch of its new electronic identity verification solution (eIDV), designed to streamline a fast multi-layered Know Your Customer (KYC) process that works across multiple industries. iDenfy’s new system provides instant verification using cross-matching results from official US databases, making it easier than ever for businesses to onboard users without delays or complex, cumbersome processes. US regulatory standards Four-step process boos...

Cohesity, a pioneer in AI-powered data security and management introduced a patent-pending visual data exploration capability to Cohesity Gaia, its first-to-market AI-powered search assistant launched earlier in 2024. By providing customers with a visual categorisation of the themes across documents and files within a data set, the visual data explorer brings new context to the data and suggests queries that help users gain insights faster.  Challenges with the traditional approach With...

Colt Technology Services, the digital infrastructure company publishes new research featured in its latest annual Digital Infrastructure Report in its fifth year surveying 1500 CIOs across 10 countries in the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.  Sustainability planning The research finds just 18% of UK businesses surveyed have a multi-year plan to minimise their environmental impact, compared with more than twice as many in the Netherlands (42%) and Hong Kong (41%). Most countri...