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Eptura, the global work tech pioneer announced an enhancement to its visitor management software with the new Emergency list feature to improve occupant safety and streamline the building evacuation process during emergencies. Emergency list feature The enhancement is intended for organisations that find themselves lacking data that indicates who is present in the building or on the job site between flexible working arrangements, external contractors, and guests amid the current evolution of...
Xtract One Technologies, a technology-driven threat detection and security solution that prioritises the patron access experience by leveraging AI announced its SmartGateway patron screening solution was rigorously tested by the TSA for effectiveness and suitability, and as a result, will be included in the TSA’s 2023 approved product list. The extensive testing was completed by Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), the nation's largest university-affiliated r...
Ajax Systems unveils WaterStop, a water shutoff valve with remote control. It helps to build a fully automated leak prevention system with professional security technology reliability. The device consists of a valve and a powerful electric actuator that shuts off the water automatically, by command from the Ajax app or a button pressed on-site. "Now Ajax goes beyond security, becoming a product in which more professionals — like electricians and plumbers — start to be inte...
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...
IDEMIA, the global pioneer in identity technologies and biometric solutions announces that it has been selected as the technology partner by GMR Group for DigiYatra. “DigiYatra” is an industry-led initiative coordinated by the Aviation Ministry in line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s Digital India vision to transform the nation into a digitally empowered society. Solution development and delivery Over the last one and a half years, IDEMIA has worked tirelessly along...
Hardware cybersecurity solutions pioneer - Flexxon announces the appointment of Erik Nilsen, PhD, as its Chief Technology Strategist. An industry veteran with almost three decades of experience, Erik will work closely with the Company’s executive management and Research and Development (R&D) team to design and deploy technological roadmaps for its value-driven cybersecurity innovations, with a focus on the US market. He will also advise on the Company’s ongoing work with its reg...
WeSuite, a manufacturer of award-winning sales management software for security technology sales and service providers, announces that Julie Sanders Rolles has joined the company in the role of Account Executive. Julie will serve as the primary sales contact for those interested in WeSuite’s QuoteAnywhere and the Site Survey sales software. She will focus on members of PSA Security, AiN Group, ESA, and the Resideo dealer network. Increasing business efficiencies WeSuite’s platfor...
Innovative FinTech startup, Mia-FinTech, has partnered with the passwordless authentication platform, Futurae, to give their customers access to advanced authentication and authorisation services for digital identity management. Addressing login errors Login errors account for over 50% of helpdesk tickets in the banking and financial services sector. Futurae addresses these challenges by offering a range of authentication options that comply with regulatory standards, streamlining the onboard...
The UK economy could secure a £31 billion boost from the widespread adoption of generative AI, according to new research from KPMG. The UK’s struggling economy could benefit from a much-needed £31 billion boost from the widespread adoption of generative AI, says the report. Generative AI According to the ‘Big Four’ firm, generative AI is set to increase UK productivity by 1.2 percent, the equivalent of an extra output of £31 billion a year in the UK economy...
LenelS2, the provider in advanced security systems and services, has released the latest version of its flagship access control and alarm monitoring system, OnGuard® Version 8.2. This new version empowers users to take advantage of a range of new value-added features and enhancements, including locked reader override functionality, third-party integration enhancements, customisable user-defined fields for alarm acknowledgement, additional cloud database support, and more. LenelS2 is a part...
Eleco plc, the AIM-listed specialist software provider to the built environment announces the acquisition of BestOutcome Limited, a UK Project Portfolio Management (PPM) SaaS provider. Buckinghamshire-based BestOutcome has developed PM3, the outcome-driven Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool, which allows organisations to run everything from large-scale business change programmes to simple, stand-alone projects. Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool BestOutcome’s e...
RiverSafe, a cybersecurity professional services provider, has launched a new DevOps practice and DevOps Maturity Tool to bolster security in the software delivery lifecycle and, mitigate against the exploitation of cyber security threats. The new DevOps offering enables businesses to develop and adapt critical software and operations to bring services to market quicker while putting security at the heart of every process, to promote innovation and agility. DevOps Maturity Tool As part...
Fraudsters use many techniques to forge a document, and photo manipulation or replacement is not a rare one. For instance, they can morph a new picture and attach it to a valid document. The options are numerous, but they are generally related to visible primary portraits. However, the absolute majority of identity documents currently have secondary and/or “ghost” photos that may or may not be visible to the naked eye. Such additional portraits are added to documents in RFID c...
Distology, the specialist IT cybersecurity distributor, has announced a new strategic partnership with Vercara, a pioneering provider of cloud-based services that secure the online experience. Distology will become a distributor of Vercara’s UltraDNS, UltraDDoS Protect, and UltraWAF services to partners across the UK&I and Benelux regions. DDoS attacks From protection at the DNS level, where DDoS attacks and malware infiltration often occur, to the IP level where identity and reputat...
Qognify, part of Hexagon, a provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, announced the launch of Qognify VMS 7.3 and Umbrella 8.0. The latest iteration of Qognify’s video management software (VMS) adds intelligent support for investigation processes, while Umbrella 8.0 simplifies the management of VMS installations for partners. Qognify VMS 7.3 Qognify VMS 7.3 comes with a new forensic search tool named QogniFinder that significantly speeds up investigations for perso...
Building on their highly popular series of integrated high-security solutions events, the CNI Security Group has announced their next event, ‘Unmasking Cloud Technologies’. The free-to-attend event will be held at the historic Brands Hatch motor racing circuit, on Friday 21st July, with registration from 9:30 am. Event agenda Aimed at End Users, Consultants, and System Designers in the CNI space, the event offers delegates a rare opportunity to dispel some of the myt...
Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that the latest version of its SIP-based Sipelia™ Communications Management system is now integrated within the Genetec Mobile app. This means that security staff can now quickly make and receive audio/video calls, broadcast messages on PA speakers, and trigger standard operating procedures right from the Genetec app on their mobile phones. Sipelia...
Iris ID, the pioneer in Iris recognition technology for 25 years has been supporting the FBI since the initial pilot of the Next Generation Identification (NGI) Iris Service in 2014. The Iris Service affords law enforcement and criminal justice community economies of scale by utilising highly efficient Iris biometric technology, which is fast, accurate and contactless. As a biometric, Iris is regarded as the most accurate modality over either fingerprint or facial recognition and is second only...
The most recent 10.9 version of NAKIVO Backup & Replication becomes available for download. The release adds several highly anticipated features that further improve the recovery and anti-ransomware capabilities of the solution. The diverse recovery options for different workloads and consistent support for cutting-edge technologies give the solution a competitive advantage and enable customers to protect critical data more efficiently and affordably. Maintaining security levels “T...
The British Security Awards 2023, an annual awards ceremony organised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), was held on 21st June, in London’s Grand Connaught Rooms. The British Security Awards were established to celebrate the achievements, acts of bravery, and innovations made by members of the UK’s private security industry across the systems and guarding services sectors. NSI as sponsor As a long-term supporter of apprenticeships and their significance in helpi...
As life and business in the 21st century becomes increasingly reliant on being connected to the Internet, the world has seen an increase in products known as the Internet of Things (IoT) becoming available in the shape of smart doorbells, smart locks, lightbulbs and voice assistants like Alexa and Siri. It is estimated that the number of internet-connected devices across the world now stands in the region of 35 billion with that number predicted to rise to 75 billion by 2025. SCD acc...
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the call for nominations for the first-ever 25 on the RISE Awards, a programme presented by SIA’s RISE community for emerging security leaders. Recognising 25 security leaders Each year, this new initiative will honour 25 security leaders of today and tomorrow for their impactful contributions to advancing the security industry. The 2023 class of 25 on the RISE awardees will be honoured during a special award ceremony at Securing New Gr...
Sharry, a workplace experience platform around mobile employee badges, launched a brand new PortalWX – an online platform designed to be a one-stop shop for managing the entire workplace experience. PortalWX features Among other updated features, the PortalWX includes a new generation of Sharry Insights analytics. It also comes with an integrated AI writing assistant to help property and office managers swiftly create, rewrite, or translate content for their tenants and employees. With...
Traka, a provider of intelligent key and asset management solutions, has unveiled new technology to help healthcare facilities streamline the fault-fixing process for critical medical equipment. ‘Faulty Item Exchange” locker (FIX) Traka’s ‘Faulty Item Exchange” locker (FIX) allows healthcare staff to deposit a faulty device, record the nature of the fault, and obtain a working device quickly so they can return to vital patient care across large estates and multipl...
Intrinsic, an Alphabet company, and Siemens have teamed up to explore integrations and interfaces between Intrinsic’s robotics software, which is designed for easy use of AI-based capabilities, and Siemens Digital Industries with their open and interoperable portfolio for automating and operating industrial production. Intrinsic has a world-class team of robotics and AI experts with a strong footprint in advanced perception, machine learning and reinforcement learning. Siemens&rsqu...
The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tommy Whisnant to the Co-Chairmanship of its Government Relations Committee. In this important role, Tommy Whisnant will join seated Committee Co-Chair James Marcella, Axis Communications, in leading TMA’s state and local advocacy efforts and often partnering with the Alarm Industry Communications Committee (AICC) on legislative initiatives. Whisnant is currently the compliance manager for North Carolina-based CPI...
Storyteq, the technology arm of Inspired Thinking Group (ITG), has acquired Pixelz.ai to bolster its R&D team and accelerate its generative AI capabilities. Storyteq’s R&D team is pushing the boundaries of image creation technology through the development of their AI Studio tool, with this acquisition building on their Creative Automation credentials. Pixelz.ai are at the cutting edge of generative AI, boasting over 60,000 users who have already generated around 3 million unique i...
Identity One announced the successful testing of their joint solution with Convergint Federal for a North Carolina military facility. The military facility expressed a need to register Common Access Cards (CAC) into an air-gapped AMAG physical access control system (PACS). Convergint’s integrated solution employs Identity One’s FIPSlink software to ensure the facility’s ability to become fully FICAM compliant when requirements change. Government compliance and regulatio...
Milestone Systems, a provider of open-platform video management software, is very pleased to announce the appointment of Morten Illum as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Morten Illum brings extensive experience and a strong track record in channel sales across regions. His leadership in driving transformation, coupled with his deep knowledge of the tech industry makes him an invaluable addition to the Milestone Systems team. Morten has consistently demonstrated his ability to drive revenue...
The dynamic connection between telecommunication and the hospitality industry has witnessed a fascinating journey of interdependence, mutual growth, and innovation. From the advent of telegraph services to the ubiquitous presence of telephones and the emergence of smart room technology, the hospitality sector has embraced telecom solutions with remarkable speed and enthusiasm. This interdependence has brought forth a myriad of benefits, revolutionising the guest experience, streamlining operat...
