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The Partnership for Priority Verified Alarm Response (PPVAR), an organisation established to promote the value of verification and validation of alarm events during the emergency response process, recently announced their new president and secretary for the 2023-2024 board.  The 2023-2024 term will be led by President Mark McCall, Director of Global Operations for IMMIX. Mr. McCall takes over from Immediate Past-President David Holl, Director of Public Safety for Lower Allen Township, PA....

Access control should not stop at doors: In shared spaces, valuables and other personal items deserve the same protection as offices, treatment rooms or server racks. Many access solutions are limited to the door environment. This is where the new Aperio® KL100 comes in: It integrates seamlessly with more than 100 access control systems, bringing security to many access points beyond just doors.  Managing the security of additional access points outside a security system increases...

ZE Government Solutions (ZEGS), a wholly owned subsidiary of AI-based gun detection pioneer ZeroEyes announced that it has been selected by AFWERX for an SBIR Phase I contract focused on threat detection using indoor drones to investigate its potential to fill capability gaps in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).  AI-based video analytics with UAS The integrated solution will combine ZEGS’ AI-based object detection video analytics with confined space unmanned aircraft system (UA...

ADT Inc., the most trusted brand in smart home and small business security, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its commercial security, fire and life safety business unit to GTCR, a pioneering private equity firm, for a purchase price of $1.6 billion, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. Proceeds from the sale, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2023, will be used to reduce debt by $1.5 billion, with cash interest savings expected to o...

Globally renowned safety providers from Trustpilot, Pasabi and major trust and safety operators have joined forces to roadmap the challenges presented by the adoption of AI tools by malicious actors. Industry experts gathered at the Marketplace Risk event to discuss the evolving challenge of recognising authentic content in a ChatGPT World, including how ChatGPT is now being used to aid fraudsters and why behavioural analytics combined with content analysis are the most powerful tools...

Veridas, a Spanish technology company specialising in digital identity biometrics, announced that it has received LenelS2 factory certification and joined the LenelS2 OpenAccess Alliance Programme (OAAP). Veridas Facial Biometrics Access Control interfaces with the OnGuard® access control system to provide an improved customer access and visitor management experience through the touchless and seamless entry. Interface of Veridas  The interface of Veridas will provide end users with a...

Immersive Labs, the world’s first Cyber Workforce Resilience solution, released the second edition of its annual Cyber Workforce Benchmark Report, which offers a deeper look at organisations’ resilience to threats (or lack thereof), through analysis of proprietary data over a one-year period. The study found that, on average, organisations’ response time to cyber attacks accelerated by approximately one-third—from 29 to 19 days—from 2021 to 2022, which can be attr...

In industrial automation, the optimisation of processes is often primarily about higher efficiency and accuracy. 10GigE cameras, such as those in the uEye Warp10 camera family from IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH, set standards here. They enable high-speed image processing in Gigabit Ethernet-based networks even with large amounts of data and over long cable distances. For even more precision, the company is now introducing new models with sensors up to 45 MP that reliably capture even the...

KX, the pioneer in vector native real-time and high-volume time series data analytics, unveiled the Early Access Programme for KDB.AI, the #1 ranked multi-model vector database. Open to new and existing customers and global system integration partners, the programme grants privileged access to ground-breaking technology and support, offering the unique opportunity to be part of the evolution of transformative generative AI applications and use cases. Vector databases and AI applications With...

Hikvision, a world-renowned manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, bookends a phenomenal Q2 2023 performance with the release of over a dozen new products. The growth continues into Q3, with Hikvision releasing three new series of video security cameras in July alone, including two varifocal cameras, a 180-degree panoramic camera, and 42× Smart Pro PTZs in both 4 MP and 4K resolution. With thes...

For over three decades, Matrix has earned acclaim as a pioneering player in the global telecom and security sectors. Its comprehensive range of products for telecom, video surveillance, access control, and time attendance serves organisations of all sizes with complete communication and security solutions. Driven by its customer-centric approach, Matrix develops top-of-the-line technology solutions using in-house research, design, and development, with nearly 40% of its employees dedicated to R...

As a pioneering security technology provider, Hanwha Vision partners with innovative vendors to deliver intelligent video solutions. One such vendor is a2 Technology, which focuses on smart city solutions that create safer and more prosperous spaces for citizens to live, work, and play.  Here, Murat Mutlu, Management Partner at a2 Technology, shares more about the work Hanwha Vision and a2 Technology are doing together. Can you tell us about a2 Technology and the vision behind it? a2 Te...

Mayflex, the distributor of converged IP solutions, is now distributing Secure Logiq, the experts in specialised servers for the IP surveillance market. Secure Logiq workstations and servers are built from the ground up to provide the fastest performance with up to 4000 Mbps, the biggest storage of over 1 petabyte in a single 4U server, the most resilience with up to RAID60 and the best value and specifically designed for the complexities of IP video surveillance. Secure Logiq products ...

The Electronic Security Association, ESA is pleased to announce Kevin Stone, COO and Executive Vice President of Doyle Security Systems in Rochester, New York, as the Association’s Chairman-Elect for 2023-2024. As the association’s current Chairman, John Loud, finishes his term. Kevin will serve as Chairman-Elect from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.  Drive for excellence “The future of a thriving ESA depends on a pioneer who can help drive excellence and embrace ou...

Securitas Technology Corporation (formerly Securitas Electronic Security, Inc.) announced the one-year anniversary of the STANLEY Security and STANLEY Healthcare acquisition, which serves as a significant milestone in its transformation journey towards technology-based solutions and its ambition to be an outstanding global security and safety partner that helps make the world a safer place. The combined offerings and global footprint of these two powerhouse organisations has solidified its expe...

Capstone Partners, a middle market investment banking firm, released its July 2023 Security Solutions Sector Update, reporting that a robust spate of private equity-led add-on acquisitions, driven by consolidation among systems integrators, has buoyed merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the Security Solutions sector through year-to-date (YTD) 2023. Technology innovations Deal volume in the sector has moderated year-over-year (YOY), however, technology innovations have created new reve...

The recent MOVEit hack, which has affected over 100 organisations including the University of Manchester, BBC News and British Airways, has demonstrated that further investment in comprehensive security systems should be a priority for organisations of all sizes. This should focus not just on addressing common vulnerabilities, but on identifying unsecured endpoints which can act as a point of access for cybercriminals, such as office printers and scanners. This is according to Kyocera. Nationa...

Data breaches currently cost UK organisations an average of £3.4 million, but AI can be used to significantly reduce, according to a new IBM Security Report. This comes as IBM’s annual Cost of a Data Breach Report, which analysed real-world data breaches from 553 global organisations between March 2022-March 2023, showed a decrease in the total average of a data breach in the UK from £3.8m in 2022 to £3.4m in 2023. Businesses impacted by data breach Tech businesses and...

ZE Government Solutions (ZEGS), a wholly owned subsidiary of AI-based gun detection pioneer ZeroEyes announced that it has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase I contract focused on edge deployment of artificial intelligence to investigate its potential to fill capability gaps in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).  AI-based object detection For this solution, ZEGS’ AI-based object detection video analytics will be added to edge devices such as LTE-enabled body cameras. This...

SAS Technology, the Greek innovator in unmanned aerial vehicles, proudly announces the completion of yet another milestone, as the UCAV SARISA completed the second 2.75'' aerial rocket fire testing.  This milestone achievement solidifies SAS Technology's position as a trailblazer in the development of state-of-the-art weaponised Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Key facts The Hellenic GDDIA supervises the testing campaign: The first Greek armed unmanned vehicle, UCAV SARISA, is being meticulou...

Ripjar, the trusted provider for identifying and tackling criminal and malicious activity, has announced the launch of Labyrinth for Threat Investigations (LTI). As a new solution on the Labyrinth platform, LTI is an investigation capability that allows a single view of risk across multiple threat vectors, including cyber security. An open solution Medium and large enterprises can use LTI to consolidate a single view of risk, enabling the monitoring of multiple threats in one solution. From...

Pimloc, the AI video privacy and analytics company, announces it has partnered with Marlowe Fire & Security, a UK supplier of fire and security solutions. Video surveillance The new partnership sees Pimloc’s SaaS video redaction solution, Secure Redact, added to Marlowe’s portfolio of security solutions, enabling end users to automate the anonymisation of personally identifying information (PII) captured in video surveillance. Video surveillance is a top choice for enterprises...

Anviz, a provider of professional and converged intelligent security solutions, recently announced the launch of IntelliSight, its latest video surveillance offering that harnesses the power of distributed cloud and 4G technology to create an all-in-one security solution that delivers unmatched versatility, security, and data analytical capabilities.  Users can enjoy one-year free cloud storage (7-day event-based video retention). IntelliSight cloud video surveillance The Anviz IntelliSi...

Matrix, a telecom and security solutions manufacturer, is excited to announce its participation in Secutech Vietnam, Hanoi, 2023. As a renowned event, Matrix will showcase its extensive range of security products and solutions, including IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom.  With a strong focus on technology and customer satisfaction, Matrix invests heavily in research, design, and manufacturing, delivering world-class enterprise solutions. Proactive video...

Acre Security, a global pioneer providing state-of-the-art security systems, announced it is officially Google Chrome Enterprise Recommended. The acre organisation’s TDS visitor management solution was selected to help businesses further maximise their Google Enterprise investments. Enterprise Recommended programme Google Chrome's Enterprise Recommended programme is a distinctive initiative aimed at aiding enterprises in discovering technologies that boost web and cloud performance. Fr...

Detego Global, a provider of award-winning digital forensic software solutions, proudly announces the release of Detego Analyse AI+. This latest offering marks a significant enhancement to Detego’s central analytical platform and incorporates state-of-the-art AI technology to empower investigators and accelerate the analysis of vital evidence.  Centric capabilities of Detego Analyse  Detego Analyse AI+ takes the investigator-centric capabilities of Detego Analyse to new heights...

Wayne Alarm Systems, Inc., a family-owned and run life safety and security provider with UL/FM central station monitoring, announced that it has acquired Sentry Protective Systems of Billerica, Mass. Wayne Alarm Wayne Alarm, founded by Ralph Wayne Sevinor, delivers custom solutions for the lives and property of its customers, while providing them with exceptional commitment, care, and support every day. The purchase increases Wayne Alarm's share in the Greater Boston area where it can provide...

Teledyne FLIR integrator Thermal Vision Research is working with a pioneering manufacturer of life-saving protective equipment for military applications, BCB International, to do exactly that. With 160 years of experience in developing protective technology, BCB International provides bespoke camouflage materials that conceal equipment and personnel across a spectrum of different wavelengths to ensure that secrecy and safety work as one. Precise insights vs prohibitive environments BCB tests...

The G4S Fire and Security team is working in partnership with award-winning building services contractor, Briggs & Forrester, on three large, high-profile real estate projects across the UK. Supply and install fire and life safety The Cocoa Works in York, 135 Park Street in London, and Phoenix in Leeds will provide a mix of residential, office, and retail space, and are being undertaken with sustainability and urban regeneration at the core. Operating in full support of these objectives, G...

Teledyne FLIR Defence has announced that Dr. Kemper Talley was named the 2022 Joseph D. Wienand Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Excellence Award winner. The award was presented by the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) at its 2022 Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Conference and Exhibition in Baltimore. Real-time AR visualisation Teledyne FLIR Vice President and General Manager of Detection - Dr. David Cullin, and Director of Science & Techn...