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From 10 to 13 October, the global airport community will gather for the 24th edition of inter airport Europe at the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany. The event returns with an impressive line-up of well over 400 airport suppliers from 37 countries, including seven national pavilions and more than 100 new exhibitors. Live exhibits Visitors can look forward to plenty of live exhibits in the halls and Outdoor Area and a new 600 square metre GSE Experience Area. An exciting event programme in...
ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced that industry veterans Dennis Connor and Jason Lloyd have joined the company as its new Director of Program Management NA and Regional Business Manager for the Midwest respectively. Dennis Connor's responsibilities Connor, who most recently served as Program/Project Manager for CX (customer experience) Initiatives at ADT, will spearhead the development of new end-user and p...
The latest addition to Viking’s tough and dependable line of access control products, the X-35 Series provides HD video and voice communication for SIP VoIP phone systems and service providers. “There is an increasing demand for reliable yet affordable video intercoms, and the Viking X-Series is a great fit for our customers,” said James Catt, Product Specialist for Viking Electronics. Built-in HD video camera The intercoms feature a built-in HD video camera with...
Fast-expanding First Response Group (FRG), the nationwide security, risk and property protection business, has strengthened its foothold in the events and stadia security management sector with the acquisition of Wembley-based ISC. The acquisition, which was completed this week, is part of the group’s strategy of diversification, whilst underpinning its strategic expansion into stadia, arena and the leisure crowd-safety sector. According to the group’s CEO, Simon Alderson, the acqui...
Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a provider of 3D LiDAR security solutions, has integrated its solution that brings the power of 3D LiDAR detection, tracking, and classification into Milestone’s XProtect® VMS. The Integrated Solution The integration directly connects Quanergy’s Q-Track to Milestone’s XProtect® VMS and allows Q-Track to send valuable actionable insights in the form of hyper-accurate alarms/events as well as object location, both relative and absolute, to Mile...
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Xena Networks ApS. Xena Networks, headquartered outside of Copenhagen, Denmark, is a pioneering provider of high-speed Terabit Ethernet validation, quality assurance, and production test solutions. Teledyne LeCroy's protocol "The Xena Networks acquisition will further establish our leadership in the protocol test market, extending our reach to Ethernet system validation engineers, quality assurance la...
Matrix, a prominent provider of Telecom and Security solutions, eagerly anticipates showcasing its range of security and telecom products at IREE 2023. This event is scheduled from 12th to 14th October 2023 and is dedicated to innovative security solutions. The venue is Booth No. 2.120, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India. Matrix is the first company to offer RDSO 6.0-compliant cameras for Indian Railways. Matrix cameras are certified by STQC, Delhi lab for following the OWASP ASVS 4.0 mandated by...
i-PRO Co. Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, has released the latest version of its popular Active Guard application that adds support for Vaxtor automatic licence plate recognition (ALPR) and make, model, colour (MMC) vehicle identification. The Vaxtor software has been tuned to run efficiently on the edge when installed within i-PRO AI-enabled cameras, providing the same level of performance normally associated with high-end PC processo...
Veridas, the Spanish technology company specialising in digital identity and biometrics, has received accreditation for its Age Estimation Technology from the UK’s Age Check Certification Scheme (ACCS) for Evaluation Assurance Level 2. Age Check Certification Scheme The Age Check Certification Scheme (ACCS) is a UKAS-accredited conformity assessment body, comprised of auditors, certification specialists, and data protection experts. ACCS independently tests and certifies onl...
The Electronic Security Association (ESA) has bestowed its National Training School Instructor of the Year honour to Jim Mundy, President of Asset Protection Associates, who stands as a shining example of dedication, expertise, and inspiration in the field of electronic security and life safety. “My first absolute love is teaching,” says Jim Mundy. “I began teaching when I was twelve years old, starting with archery, then later as a technical instructor in the military, eventu...
ECS Industrial Computer Co., Ltd., (ECSIPC) is pleased to announce its participation in GITEX 2023 where it will showcase its latest smart retail turnkey solutions, new gaming and factory automation equipment, as well as its LIVA Z5 series family of mini PCs including LIVA Z5 Plus, LIVA Z5E Plus, and brand new LIVA Z5F Plus. ECSIPC LIVA Z5F Plus applications This highly efficient mini-PC is ideal for smart retail, security, and kiosk installations, and wide-ranging industrial use cas...
Cohesity, a pioneer in AI-powered data security and management announced it is expanding its Data Security Alliance ecosystem with six pioneering Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) vendors, including long-standing partner BigID, as well as Cyera, Dig Security, Normalyze, Sentra, and Securiti. Challenges with cloud Cloud adoption continues to increase, but copies of data are often shared between clouds without oversight by IT or security, resulting in the growth of shadow data. Because of...
RiverSafe, a cybersecurity professional services provider, has partnered with the Victor Moore Foundation (VMF), a Nigerian-based, education-focused charity that supports young people to access education and opportunities. VMF is a non-profit organisation that works with children and young people from low-income homes and marginalised communities, providing them with scholarships and equipment needed for them to gain a decent education. Learning centre RiverSafe is sponsoring 21 childre...
Pleased to announce the merger of M2M Services, an award-winning provider of universal alarm panel communicators, connectivity, and interactive services, with Alula, a pioneer in the smart security and Internet of Things (IoT) industries. Operating under the name M2M Services, the combined entity will leverage the strengths of both companies. The merger marks a significant achievement in the industry, creating a company with unrivalled products and services that cater to the ever-evolving deman...
Elite Interactive Solutions (EIS), the pioneer in guard replacement services using proprietary intelligence and 100% verified police calls, announces its industry-pioneering remote guarding services are impacting crime prevention at a record pace through the first three quarters of 2023. Incident management As of Sept. 29, Elite’s Security Operations Command Centre (SOCC) had directly prevented more than 53,000 incidents since the beginning of 2023 and teamed with law enforcement i...
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has launched a new learning management system (LMS) – SIAcademy as part of its efforts to advance industry professionalism through premier education and training. SIAcademy SIAcademy is a living library of on-demand training and professional development programmes designed to enhance security professionals’ industry knowledge, technical skills, and overall job performance. The new LMS offers a modern, simple, and centralised p...
A new survey has revealed that 76.5% of British residents feel more conscious about the safety of their homes during Autumn months. The study, conducted by security experts at ADT, interviewed 2,000 residents of the UK to determine how the Autumn months affect people's actions. The experts also offered advice on how to secure the home and deter potential thieves during the longer nights. Are users more conscious of home security when nights are longer? Response Percentage...
Delinea, a provider of solutions that seamlessly extend Privileged Access Management (PAM) announced that it is once again a Champion of Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023, continuing the company’s commitment to cybersecurity education and evangelism. Cybersecurity best practices In its 20th year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a global initiative co-led by the National Cybersecurity Alliance and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) with the goal of providing everyone wit...
Attributed to Guy Bauman, Co-Founder & CMO, Ironvest. Ironvest is an all-in-one security and privacy app. Biometrics on social media Guy commented on the launch, “X’s introduction of biometrics is part of a growing trend amongst social media platforms aimed not just at enhancing users’ security but also clamping down on widespread identity fraud and misinformation." "Within the last six months alone, YouTube has asked medical professionals to apply to be a verified &lsq...
Just like fighting against the spread of disease in a clinical environment, healthcare providers must mobilise, coordinate with interconnected partners, and apply sufficient budgetary resources to combat an ever-changing cyberattack landscape. A new set of safeguards is necessary to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical healthcare business operations and data. Ponemon Institute report Not “if,” but “when” healthcare facilities expect a cy...
According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”), hospitals are considered one of the most dangerous places to work in America. In fact, OSHA describes hospitals as generally “hazardous” places to work, contributing to missed days of work and adding to the high cost of healthcare. In 2019, OSHA reported, “U.S. hospitals recorded 221,400 work-related injuries and illnesses, a rate of 5.5 work-related injuries and illnes...
Transmit Security, a pioneering provider of customer identity and access management (CIAM) SaaS solutions, announces the appointment of Chris Curcio as Senior Director of Strategic Alliances and Partners for North America and Kaltrina Ademi as Director for Channel and Alliances in EMEA. Prior roles of Curcio Curcio has over 25 years of experience in various positions within the IT industry and joins Transmit after almost four years as GSI Alliances Director at Forgerock during w...
Identity and Access Management (IAM) specialist - ProofID has announced that it has acquired Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) integrator, Regatta Solutions Group. The acquisition unites the competencies of both organisations as integrators of Ping Identity and SailPoint solutions respectively while positioning the company as a provider of enterprise identity solutions and global identity managed services. The combined business is projected to generate more than $32 million in revenu...
Genetec Inc., a globally renowned technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has renewed the SAFETY (Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies) Act certification for Genetec™ Security Center through 2028. The designation certifies the unified security platform’s technology that manages and monitors electronic security systems, including access contro...
Absolute Software™, the only provider of intelligent, self-healing security solutions, has announced that it has been recognised as a pioneer in the Fall 2023 Grid® Reports for Endpoint Management and Zero Trust Networking published by G2, the world's largest and most trusted software marketplace. The latest reports also revealed that an overwhelming majority of Secure Endpoint users (97%) and Secure Access users (99%) rate Absolute with four or five stars. Absolute Secure Endpoint...
Radiant Logic, the Identity Data Fabric company, announced the completed integration of Brainwave GRC following the April 2023 acquisition. These new capabilities solidify Radiant Logic’s entrance into the Identity Analytics market and position platform in the Identity Governance and Administration market, as seen in the recent Gartner® Market Guide for IGA. With a new website launching and the release of the full RadiantOne Identity Data Platform, including Identity Analytics...
Versa Networks, the pioneer in AI/ML-powered Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), and Infinigate, the EMEA value-add distributor specialising in cybersecurity, secure networks and secure cloud, announced they have signed a partnership agreement to deliver Unified SASE to enterprises across the EMEA region. The partnership is an extension of the relationship Versa Networks had established with Nuvias, now an integral part of the Infinigate Group. Versa Unified SASE Versa’...
ELATEC, INID, Kastle Systems, JCI, Last Lock, rf IDEAS, SAFR Scan (RealNetworks), and Sentry Enterprises were each part of an exciting demonstration at the JCI Innovation Room at GSX 2023. A large number of consultants, integrators, and end users were awed by the simplicity, yet effective access security that PKOC was able to demonstrate. In addition to hardware and cards, there were multiple apps capable of accessing the various devices. Author's quote David Bunzel, PSIA Executive Dire...
viisights, Inc., a pioneer in behavioural recognition video analytics, proudly announces technology integration with Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance. This seamless integration combines viisights' state-of-the-art behavioural video analytics technology with the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS (video management system). Author's quote “By combining the power of the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS with viisights' behavioural analytics, we're ushering in a new era of real-time threat de...
Permiso, a cloud detection and response startup, is making good on its promise of finding evil in cloud environments by offering complimentary private threat briefings with the P0 Labs team on Scattered Spider, the threat actor group responsible for orchestrating multiple well-known campaigns against cloud environments, most recently targeting MGM and Caesars earlier this month. Snapshot solutions “An identity-first security strategy is paramount to defending against modern threat actors...
