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Alcatraz AI, a pioneer in access control and AI-powered security solutions, announces the launch of its “Switch to Alcatraz AI” promotion. From November 18, 2024, through February 15, 2025, this initiative offers an exclusive discount for new customers seeking to replace outdated biometric readers with Alcatraz AI’s advanced Rock or Rock X solutions–modern, frictionless facial authentication systems that enhance security without compromising user privacy. Physical and c...

HiveWatch, a physical security software company reimagining how organisations keep their people and assets safe, announced a breakthrough in enterprise security operations using Anthropic’s Claude AI technology to transform traditional security monitoring from reactive alert processing into strategic intelligence operations. The new HiveWatch® AI Operator uses Claude’s advanced language understanding and reasoning capabilities to intelligently filter and contextualise security a...

Absolute Security, a pioneer in enterprise resilience, announced that Absolute Secure Endpoint (SE) is now available in the AWS Marketplace, a digital catalogue with thousands of software listings from independent software vendors that make it easy to find, test, buy, and deploy software that runs on Amazon Web Services (AWS).  Absolute SE delivers resilient visibility, control, security, and fast recovery across globally distributed PC fleets. As part of the Absolute Resilience Platform,...

Suprema, a global pioneer of AI-based security solutions hosted the 'Suprema Global Partner Program (SGPP) 2024' in Malta, a Mediterranean island in Europe. The event brought together partners from around the world to discuss Suprema’s future vision and business strategies. SGPP 2024 The two-day event, held from November 20th to 21st, marked SGPP’s 13th anniversary. Inspired by Malta’s mythological significance as a turning point in Odysseus’s journey in The Odyssey, 2...

Colt Technology Services (Colt), the digital infrastructure company, announced the latest in a series of enhancements to its award-winning Network as a Service (NaaS) platform, Colt On Demand, with an additional 130,000 locations served by dedicated fibre (FTTX) in the UK, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Poland, accessible through the platform. This bolsters the 32,000 Colt-connected buildings, 1,100 data centres and 275 Cloud points of presence already accessible to customers through C...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the market-renowned provider of solutions for Motor Vehicle Agencies, in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS), has launched its new self-service kiosks at Tennessee Driver Service Centres to reduce customer wait times. Tennessee residents can use IDEMIA’s SMART-E Kiosks to complete many driver's licence transactions, including renewing or replacing a duplicate driver’s licence or ID card, chan...

barox Kommunikation AG, the global manufacturer of professional standard switches, PoE media converters and IP extenders, is proud to announce its inclusion in the new Harper Chalice demonstration HUB - opened at Harper Chalice headquarters in Coventry. Part of the Vitaprotech Group, Harper Chalice are experts in perimeter security solutions, manufacturing, supplying and installing specialist electronic perimeter security systems. They offer a complete range of modular and scalable solutions, w...

Beyond Encryption, a pioneer in secure digital communications, has announced a powerful new technology partnership with Mimecast, a global heavyweight in cybersecurity. The technology partnership aims to transform how businesses manage security and compliance, combining Beyond Encryption’s cutting-edge expertise in authenticated outbound comms with Mimecast’s proven track record in human risk management and robust email services.  Data protection standards Businesses are now...

Alcatraz AI, a global provider of frictionless, AI-powered biometric access control technology revolutionising security through facial authentication, is proud to present its eBook, Navigating the Future of Data Centre Security. As the number of data centres grows at an exponential rate leading up to 2025, Alcatraz AI has compiled best practices and strategies for securing sensitive information, beginning with protecting the data centre’s perimeter. Securing sensitive information AI an...

Hornetsecurity, a global pioneer in cybersecurity solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its DMARC Manager. The advanced tool addresses the complex challenges organisations face in managing DMARC, DKIM, and SPF configurations, especially for those operating across multiple domains. As email threats such as fraud and impersonation attacks continue to rise, the need for robust email authentication practices has never been more critical. DMARC Manager is designed to empower administrators...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, and RapidDeploy, the pioneering cloud-native solution provider for public safety, announced a strategic industry partnership. The companies will collaborate to provide Emergency Communication Centres (ECCs) and field responders with enriched, real-time critical information to enable faster, more effective emergency responses during g...

Cyware, the pioneering provider of threat intelligence management, low-code/no-code automation, and cyber fusion solutions, announced the appointment of Jawahar Sivasankaran as President, marking a pivotal step in Cyware’s mission to empower organisations with advanced threat intelligence and security solutions.  Jawahar brings 25+ years of experience fostering security product innovation, growth leadership, and customer success at Cisco, Splunk, and Appgate. Prior roles of Jawahar...

Sielox, a pioneer in layered access control solutions celebrating 45 years of success, is highlighting its latest advancements in security technology at ISC East 2024, booth 519. Alongside its robust portfolio of access control and emergency communications solutions, Sielox will introduce its new partnership with Wavelynx Technologies, expanding its capabilities with advanced readers and credentials. Proactive security “At Sielox, we are committed to delivering solutions that bring proa...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named 24 recipients for this year’s SIA RISE Scholarship, a program offered through SIA’s RISE community, which supports the education and career development goals of young industry talent and emerging pioneers. Through this scholarship program – open to SIA student members and RISE members who are employees at SIA member companies – each awardee will receive a USD 3,000 scholarship to use toward continuing...

Argenbright Security Europe Limited (ASEL) is proud to announce the official unification of its brand, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards becoming Europe’s pioneer provider of integrated security services and risk management solutions.  This strategic move follows a period of accelerated growth and successful acquisitions, including Amberstone Security and The Protector Group.  Security guarding services Transition to the unified ASEL brand represents the c...

The International Security Conference and Expo East (ISC East), the Northeast’s major security and public safety event built by RX Global, hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor - Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with ASIS NYC, kicks off November 19, 2024, at the Javits Center, in New York City, USA. The conference will feature speakers, educational programming, and professional development opportunities from major names like OpenAI, Google, JPMorganChase, and...

AMAG Technology is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Meiter as AMAG Technology's Vice President of Global Business Development for Video Solutions. This new role underscores the organisation’s continued expansion support to its entire technology suite. Chris Meiter comes from Salient Systems, which is a decade-long strategic video partner of AMAG Technology. The appointment of Chris to this new position is a strategic win for both AMAG Technology and Salient Systems, offering e...

A man has been jailed for almost three years after he used a fake Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence to work at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust and commit theft. £1425 cash theft Daniel Carter, who has a criminal history of fraud and deception, used his position as a security supervisor to steal £1425 cash from the hospital. The SIA worked closely with Leicestershire Police to investigate Carter, who had never held an SIA licence, despite being employed as a security supe...

Not far from Kurfürstendamm, Berlin's number 1 shopping boulevard, a handful of people are working high up on the 13th floor to conquer the global market for smart door intercom systems with a compact and ultra-modern and above all high-quality and affordable product: DoorBird. The goal was to make it possible for residents all over the world to speak to their visitors at the door and even open the door for them, no matter where they may be at that moment.   HD camera In autumn...

Global technology solutions provider - Arrow Electronics, Inc. (ARW) has enhanced its AI-infused ArrowSphere Cloud platform, allowing channel partners to create custom AI assistants that tap their own data, workflows, content, and vendor-specific data to deliver efficiency, cost reductions, and faster market entry. ArrowSphere’s augmented generative AI tools “ArrowSphere’s augmented generative AI tools will mark a shift in how our channel partners are able interact with their...

Cequence Security, a pioneer in API security and bot management announced the launch of its new API Security Assessment Services. Designed to provide immediate, actionable insights into API security risks, these time-bound and fixed services leverage Cequence’s advanced Unified API Protection platform, enabling companies to quickly identify and address security gaps within their existing infrastructure. A clear and comprehensive view As digital transformation accelerates, the reliance o...

Allied Universal®,  the world’s major security and facility services company, announced the launch of its new Workforce Solution Services business unit. Workforce Solution Services Workforce Solution Services provides a wide range of premium staffing solutions – including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and temporary to companies nationwide across diverse industries. It replaces Allied Universal’s 30-year-old Peoplemark brand. As the third largest private employer in North Am...

Immersive Labs, the pioneer in people-centric cyber resilience, has announced the appointment of Oliver Newbury to its Board of Directors. Newbury brings a wealth of experience and insights as a global cybersecurity executive and advisor for some of the largest multinational enterprises.  Oliver Newbury Oliver Newbury’s guidance will help inform Immersive Labs’ business strategy and innovation. The company, whose mission is to give workforces the human edge over cyber threat...

Verkada, the pioneer in cloud-based physical security announced that it has added six new technology partners to its Integrations programme: Appriss Retail, Auror, Axon Evidence, CompScience, Extreme Networks, and RedBag.  This expanded range of supported integrations will empower Verkada customers across a range of verticals, including retail, law enforcement, manufacturing, and education, to address even more use cases with Verkada's platform and solutions. Verkada's Integrations progra...

The Monitoring Association’s (TMA) President Steve Butkovich honored four of TMA’s long-serving volunteers for their impactful contributions to TMA’s ASAP service with the 2024 Mel Mahler Award, formerly known as the President’s Award on Oct. 9th at the 2024 Annual Meeting in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Mel Mahler Award The Mel Mahler Award is presented at the discretion of the TMA president in recognition of outstanding contributions within his/her tenure. The 20...

Immersive Labs, the pioneer in people-centric cyber resilience announced the launch of its ground-breaking 'AI Scenario Generator'. This new capability enables organisations to seamlessly generate threat scenarios for crisis simulations to ensure their workforces are ready for the latest threats. ‍AI Scenario Generator By inputting a few short prompts, customers can use the AI Scenario Generator to rapidly generate and launch customised cyber exercises to prove and improve individual and...

Vismo, the tier-one provider of location tracking and risk management solutions, and International SOS, a global provider of medical and travel security services, celebrate the 10th anniversary of their partnership this year. The milestone coincided with the arrival of Hurricane Helene in September and Hurricane Milton in October, when the companies provided their clients’ employees - users of the Vismo Locate & Protect App - with intelligence updates, including special advisories, t...

Persistent cyber threats, rapidly changing technology, and the growing array of regulations have heightened the need for alignment between cybersecurity and compliance management. In its annual Digital Defence Report, Microsoft has sounded the alarm on the escalating number of cyberattacks with a 2.75-fold increase in ransomware attacks year-on-year and tech scams rising by 400% since 2022. Level of sophistication “In the world of business, you’ll inevitably hear about the many wa...

Resideo Technologies, a provider of solutions for home comfort, energy management, safety, and security, announced the First Alert® VISTA® H Series, a full-service, scalable security system designed for residential and light-commercial security installations. Unveiled at its CONNECT 2024 Customer Event, the new VISTA H Series builds on the dependability of customers' trust from Resideo's existing VISTA Platform and delivers a flexible solution that can easily integrate with the latest t...

In 2026, INTERSCHUTZ in Hannover will feature an exciting addition to its program: on June 3 and 4, 2026, around 300 international chief fire officers and strategic pioneers in the fire service will come together at the trade fair for the premiere of the 'FEU Leadership Conference'.  To formalise this collaboration, the FEU and INTERSCHUTZ signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the 56th FEU Council meeting in Limassol, Cyprus, on November 8, 2024. Best practices The FEU is a...