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Longtime security industry contributor honoured with top TMA award

The Monitoring Association (TMA) had the distinct opportunity to recognise the exceptional contributions of Larry Dischert, JCI, on Nov. 6th during its General Business Meeting at the 2023 Annual Meeting in Maui, HI.  TMA President Morgan Hertel presented the respected and esteemed volunteer with TMA’s highest honour, the Stanley C. Lott Memorial Award. Stanley C. Lott Memorial Award The Stanley C. Lott Memorial Award, established in 1991 to honour its namesake, a dedicated pioneer...

Mayflex achieves the EcoVadis silver medal

Mayflex, the distributor of converged IP solutions, has been awarded the silver medal by EcoVadis.  Assessment criteria EcoVadis is a globally recognised assessment platform that rates businesses' sustainability based on four key categories: environmental impact, labour, human rights standards, ethics, and procurement practices. To date, EcoVadis has rated over 75,000 trading partners worldwide, mitigating risk for some of the world's largest organisations, while positivel...

ConnectWise announces new SaaS security workflow engine and enhanced SIEM features

ConnectWise, the world’s pioneering software company dedicated to the success of IT solution providers (TSPs), has announced innovations for its suite of cybersecurity management solutions, including automated remediation for cybersecurity leveraging the ConnectWise Asio™ platform. Enhanced features The ConnectWise SaaS Security™ workflow engine offers enhanced alerting for threat detection, and comprehensive monitoring, alerting, and incident response for Microsoft 365 envir...

Security and access management specialist wins prestigious national award

A Worcester-based security and access management specialist has been named as one of the UK’s best companies to work for, gaining a prestigious national award. The Key Safe Company has been accredited as 'Very Good' in The UK’s Top 100 Best Small Companies to Work for in 2023–a nationally recognised and respected scheme run by Best Companies, which celebrates a company’s commitment to employee engagement in the workplace. Key Safe Company Entering for the first time, i...

Central Agency for Information Technology (CAIT) collaborates with Kuwait Digital Transformation Conference for its second edition

Focused on adopting smart digital technologies to innovate services, drive the economy, and improve quality of life, this landmark event aims to accelerate Kuwait's journey towards digitisation, aligning with the visionary goals outlined in Kuwait's Vision 2035. Digital transformation Following the resounding success of its inaugural edition, the Central Agency for Information Technology (CAIT) is proud to announce its renewed collaboration with the Kuwait Digital Transformation Conference for...

Hanwha Vision achieves ISO 27001 certification: the global standard for information security

Hanwha Vision, the vision solution provider, has achieved ISO 27001 (ISO/IEC 27001) certification, the international standard for information security, further bolstering its internal security management systems (ISMS) and proving itself as a trustworthy and cyber-secure partner. ISO 27001 standard ISO 27001 is the recognised standard for information security management systems, established by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commi...

Briton returns as GAI Education Awards Sponsor to celebrate rising stars

Briton is proud to return as a sponsor for the 2023 Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) Education Awards, set to take place at one of London’s leading venues, The Brewery, on Thursday 23rd November 2023.   The 43rd GAI Education Awards will celebrate the outstanding educational achievements of architectural ironmongery professionals in the 2022/23 education program, awarding a new class of GAI Diploma holders before commending the industry’s rising talents and top per...

Edge360 fully integrates Quanergy’s advanced object tracking for superior surveillance solutions

Edge360, the company that delivers a comprehensive containerised video management solution, has enhanced its collaboration with Quanergy, ensuring the provision of crucial security and business intelligence services. With the integration of Quanergy's Q-Track and its advanced Object Stitching Mechanism, Edge360 bolsters the capabilities of its flagship Surveill VMS platform, allowing security experts to maintain continuous surveillance over potential bad actors regardless of visual obstructions...

AtlasIED hires Tom Kachnik as western region sales manager for transportation solutions

To further demonstrate its commitment to its customers, AtlasIED, an electronics manufacturer providing comprehensive audio, communications, and security solutions for commercial markets, announced the hiring of Tom Kachnik as Transportation Sales Manager for the Western United States.  Kachnik will focus on increasing the adoption of AtlasIED’s transportation solutions in the region, including the GLOBALCOM enterprise communications platform. Prior roles of Kachnik Kachnik is an a...

Rubrik introduces Ruby, the generative AI companion to accelerate cyber detection, recovery, and resilience

In its push to help IT and security operations professionals better respond to cyber incidents, Rubrik, the Zero Trust Data Security™ Company, announced Rubrik Ruby™, the generative AI companion for Rubrik Security Cloud designed to speed cyber detection, cyber recovery, and cyber resilience. The company will leverage Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI, in combination with its machine learning-driven Data Threat Engine, to help discover, investigate, remediate, and report on cyber...

IDSecurityOnline.com expands its line of proximity cards & offers new premium version

IDSecurityOnline.com, a pioneering provider of ID card printers and photo ID systems, announced that the company has added a new line of premium proximity cards to its offering of access cards. These new proximity cards have an extra smooth card surface and can be personalised with black text and shipped within two business days. IDSecurityOnline.com programmes all QuickShip proximity cards onsite, making it the fastest way for customers to receive their programmed cards. QuickShip line o...

Logpoint enhances BCS solution with automation capabilities to simplify patching SAP systems

Logpoint is announcing the release of the Vulnerability Monitoring Analyzer, bringing new capabilities to its Business-Critical Security (BCS) solutions by enabling organisations to automate the assessment of SAP patches and ease how these are prioritised. As SAP patching is carried out manually, automating the patch review process will bolster the protection of SAP systems and help safeguard against cybercriminals looking to exploit systems lacking critical security updates. SAP software prod...

Security Industry Association appoints Kenia Caballero as Industry Affairs Manager

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed Kenia Caballero to serve as its new Industry Affairs Manager. SIA appoints Kenia Caballero Caballero, who is based in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, will expand SIA’s global team and work with the association to grow its presence in Mexico; serve as the primary point of contact on behalf of SIA for key programmes and events; lead the development of SIA’s Expo Seguridad México conference programmes; oversee networking even...

DH2i to showcase DxEnterprise smart high availability clustering software at PASS Data Community Summit

DH2i®, the world’s pioneering provider of always-secure and always-on IT infrastructure solutions, announced it will showcase its DxEnterprise smart high availability clustering software at next week's PASS Data Community Summit (November 14-17, Seattle, WA). Visitors to DH2i’s Booth 101 will have the opportunity to see firsthand how DxEnterprise enables seamless SQL Server modernisation with containers, unlocking the path to zero downtime and providing fully automatic data...

Risco looks to industry for latest apprentice

Against the backdrop of a significant gap between the security sector’s 1,200 apprenticeships and its 30,000 engineer shortage (BSIA/Skills for Security), RISCO is looking beyond school leavers as the traditional source of new talent, by recruiting its latest apprentice from elsewhere in the electronics sector. Technical support apprentice Conor Doyle, 23, joins the manufacturer and distributor of cloud-based security solutions for the UK and Ireland as a technical support apprentice, br...

Nebulon delivers unmatched efficiency, security and sustainability with the first converged infrastructure DPU

Nebulon, Inc.®, the pioneer of cyber-resilient smartInfrastructure™ for data centres edge to core, announced its next-generation Medusa2 SPU. It is the first and only converged infrastructure data processing unit (DPU) to unify storage, cyber and networking services on a secure, cloud-managed, server-embedded PCIe card. The Medusa2 SPU marks the first time enterprises and service providers can unify enterprise data services, cyber and network services, and server lights-out manag...

SwiftConnect and HID Collaborate with British Land to bring connected access experiences to a Trophy Building in London via digital wallet solution

Harnessing digital automation technology to transform people's experiences in its commercial buildings, British Land Company PLC (“British Land”), one of Europe’s largest listed real estate investment companies, has deployed connected access at its Broadgate, 100 Liverpool Street office building in London. Through a collaboration with HID and SwiftConnect, people can use their employee badge in Apple Wallet for seamless access at this trophy building with their iPhones and Ap...

Secutech returns in April 2024 with a strong focus on artificial intelligence and IoT

The dates are set for the return of Secutech, Asia’s ultimate business and technology platform for security, loT, and AI integration. Together with facial recognition, big data, 5G, or cloud computing, these security technologies continue to advance at a rapid pace and Secutech remains one of the most influential platforms to reflect these trends. The 25th edition will be held from 24 – 26 April 2024 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre. More than 300 local and international exhi...

Mayflex welcomes Ben James to the security sales team

Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has appointed Ben James in the role of Account Manager for Converged Technology with an emphasis on IP Security.   Ben James joins Mayflex from Motorola Solutions where he was a Regional Sales Manager, prior to that he has worked in various sales management roles within technology companies. Suite of infrastructure products Adam Herring, Director of Sales for Security at Mayflex commented, “We are delighted to welcome Ben to the t...

Viritech appoints Phil Wild as new CEO

Viritech, the high-performance hydrogen powertrain solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Phil Wild as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The appointment of Wild is a key strategic step for Viritech, with the company poised to commercialise its ground-breaking hydrogen powertrain technology in 2024. Wild's experience Boasting an exceptional track record of driving growth, Wild also brings engineering expertise and a wealth of experience in growing manufacturing, technology, and mate...

G4S: 9 in 10 security chiefs say AI will have the biggest impact on physical security operations over the next five years

9 in 10 (90%) of Chief Security Officers (CSOs) at large, businesses operating in the UK agree that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will have the biggest impact on physical security operations over the next five years, according to G4S. The finding comes from G4S’s first-ever ‘World Security Report’-a survey of 1,775 Chief Security Officers from 30 countries with total revenue of more than $20 trillion USD. G4S has published the findings ahead of the UK hosting a two-day AI...

Vector Firm and Lanier Rep Group (LRG) announce strategic partnership

LRG, inc., an independent manufacturer's rep firm serving the electronic security industry, and Vector Firm, a professional sales and marketing consulting and training business focused on system integrators, are very pleased to announce their newly formed partnership. The alliance was forged by LRG Founder Chris Lanier and Vector Firm Founder and President Chris Peterson. Author's quote Challenges facing any size company with regards to hiring, training, coaching, and retaining top talent &ld...

Elevating security with Matrix Face Recognition: The power of Face Liveness Detection

In the ever-evolving realm of biometric technology, face recognition solutions have surged to the forefront, showcasing remarkable advancements. They offer a seamless and highly secure method for identity verification, capitalising on the distinct features of users' faces. These solutions harness the might of artificial intelligence and deep learning algorithms, meticulously analysing and identifying unique facial attributes, from the nuances of facial structure to contours and proportions. Thi...

Allied Universal employees distribute clothing and meals to unsheltered residents in Chicago

Employee volunteers from the Chicago metropolitan area branches of Allied Universal® visited areas of Chicago hit hardest by homelessness to distribute coats, clothing, shoes, and meals as part of the company’s Project THERE Souls to Soles project on Oct. 17, 2023. The annual event distributed 200 meals, 235 coats, 200 pairs of pants, 250 pairs of socks, and 35 pairs of shoes to approximately 235 people in need. Giving back to the community “Project THERE partners with charita...

Global legal GRC solution provider Exterro expands in India through partnership with mh Service to address critical challenges in the Indian forensic system

Exterro, a recognised provider of legal Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions, is strategically expanding its presence in India through a partnership with mh Service to address pressing challenges in the Indian forensic landscape. This partnership reflects Exterro's commitment to expanding its influence in markets, with a particular focus on India's dynamic forensic ecosystem and growing technology adoption. Exterro's strategic expansion Exterro's strategic expansion in India invol...

ISS launches SecurOS FACT Check

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a pioneering provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced the launch of SecurOS® FACT (Faces As Credentials Technology) Check for aviation environments. Leveraging industry-pioneering FaceX facial recognition technology, FACT Check enables airports to turn their existing security infrastructure, including surveillance cameras and card readers, into a full-featured facial authentication solution for access control. Security use...

HID opens new Logistic Centre in Shannon, Ireland

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, is pleased to announce the opening of its new Logistics Centre in Shannon, Ireland. The new facility is HID’s second-largest Logistics Centre, supporting 55 countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The occasion was marked with an official ribbon-cutting and a visit from local government and business pioneers, as well as HID’s operations leadership team. The new 4,157 m2 Logistics Centre is double the si...

Amthal appoints Deane Sales as the new group sales director

Amthal has appointed Deane Sales to the position of Group Sales Director, following the company’s strategic shift to its senior management team and approach to fire safety and security. As one of the nation’s trusted commercial fire protection and security partners, Amthal welcomes Deane to lead the Group in its new direction, introducing his extensive insight into compliance to forge key partnerships and identify opportunities for business development. life safety solutions Deane...

Drata introduces Role-Based Access Control and User Access Reviews to further automate GRC processes, at Drataverse Digital

Drata, the pioneering continuous security and compliance automation platform, announced the launch of two highly anticipated capabilities: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and User Access Reviews (UAR). The addition of Role-Based Access Control enables even more partitioned access to various elements of the Drata platform to better manage compliance programmes.  And with Drata's User Access Reviews offering, customers can automate the pulling of access levels of all employees across all th...

New Genetec research shows cybersecurity concerns continue to rise among physical security professionals

As October brings cybersecurity awareness month into the spotlight, new research conducted by Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, reveals that cybersecurity remains a key concern for physical security experts. Based on insights from over 5,500 physical security pioneers from around the world, the research shows that while organisations are putting in place new processes to protect themselves, the lev...

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