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United Kingdom (UK) schools must bolster cybersecurity amid rising cyber-attacks and threats

As the new academic year rolls on, school leaders across the United Kingdom (UK) are facing a stark and unsettling reality: the rising threat of cyber-attacks looms large. Recent reports of cyber-attacks targeting institutions such as Highgate Wood School in Crouch End, St Augustine Academy in Maidstone, and Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester, UK have highlighted the pressing need for schools to fortify their cybersecurity defences. In this blog, Advantex explores how outdated infrastructure a...

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...

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...

Acre security’s latest intrusion detection innovations unveiled at SECTECH 2023

Acre Security, a global pioneer providing state-of-the-art security systems, announced its latest hardware and software solutions, SPCevo and SPC Connect 4.0, which will be prominently featured at the SECTECH Security Event in Sweden. SPCevo SPCevo represents the next evolution in acre security’s intrusion detection line of controllers, offering improved performance, higher-powered power supplies, and auxiliary power distribution. In addition, existing SPC controllers can be easily migra...

3DX-Ray announce significant sales in the run up to Milipol Paris 2023

3DX-Ray who will be exhibiting once again at the important Milipol Exhibition 2023 in Paris, has announced the successful sale of four AS1 Portable X-Ray Systems and four more AXIS-A33 walk-through metal detectors. AS1 Portable X-Ray Systems The AS1 Portable X-Ray Systems are a repeat sale of four systems to an established EOD Unit customer in SE Asia. These systems represent an upgrade in capability from their existing LS1 and LS3 systems which they have used successfully for years. These ne...

Camden door controls expands its line of outdoor rated strikes

Camden Door Controls, the industry’s one-stop source for electric strikes, has expanded its line of outdoor rated (gate) strikes to include a new CX-ED1959RM model specifically designed for use with RIM exit devices, with standard or Pullman latches. This complements the existing CX-ED1959-MB model, designed for use with cylindrical locksets. The CX-ED1959 series outdoor-rated strikes are ideal for exposed perimeter doors and gates and feature heavy-duty stainless-steel construction with...

Intercede launches Enterprise Managed FIDO Authentication with YubiKeys

Intercede, the global company in digital identities, has launched a solution for Enterprise Managed FIDO Authentication. Passwords, PKI and Windows Hello for Business can all be replaced with highly secure and phishing-resistant FIDO authentication, using Intercede’s enterprise multi-factor authentication (MFA) software and the award-winning YubiKey hardware authentication security key, from its FIDO technology partner - Yubico. Last year, it was reported that Windows 10 and Windows 11 op...

“People are craving connection”, Gallagher Security observes shift in security industry events

As 2023 nears its close, award-winning global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, is sharing key observations from some of the year’s biggest industry events; chief among them, the rising importance of community building these events facilitate.   Need for connection Executive Vice President of the Americas, Scott Elliott, who has been attending industry events such as ISC West, GSX, and, most recently, the Access Control Summit (ACS) throughout his 20-year career, attributes...

Master Lock® unveils the next generation lock box offering double storage capacity and optimal flexibility

Master Lock, the industry pioneer in padlocks and related security products, launched the next generation of its flagship lock box bringing innovation to the key storage industry. With double the storage capacity, easy-to-use features and increased versatility, the new lock boxes provide the ultimate solution for secure shared access. The Next Generation Lock Box will be unveiled through an exclusive partnership with The Home Depot, debuting next week in the retailer’s nearly 2,000 stores...

Camden announces its entry into the Latin American market, and appoints William Meija as LATAM sales manager

Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce its entry into the Latin American (LATAM) market. The new regional sales manager, William Mejia, will oversee sales of Camden products to the entire LATAM region, including Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.  He will also be providing first-level customer support in both Spanish and English.   Building partnerships “We have had great success in North America,” said Dave Malen, CEO of the company. &ldquo...

Arrow Electronics adds Truesense Ultra-Wideband (UWB) portfolio for precise location technology

Arrow Electronics has announced a global distribution agreement with Truesense, a globally renowned company in edge AI, software algorithms and Ultra-WideBand (UWB) radar and ranging technology, to distribute Truesense modules, development kits and software. The agreement lets Arrow’s customers accelerate new product designs by leveraging Truesense UWB modules for roles such as communication, ranging and localisation, real-time location, asset tracking, gesture detection, access control,...

Boon Edam to share technical expertise with consultants and designers at CONSULT symposium

Boon Edam Inc., a world-pioneering manufacturer of secured entry solutions, will demonstrate its suite of solutions to the consultant and specifier community at CONSULT 2023 from October 13-16. A Thoroughbred sponsor, Boon Edam is attending the symposium for the seventh year. Author's quote “The security challenges that organisations face are continually and rapidly evolving,” said Patrick Nora, President and Managing Director, Boon Edam.  CONSULT is an important forum f...

Morse Watchmans' Virtual Law Enforcement HQ showcases key and asset control solutions

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is proud to launch the Virtual Law Enforcement HQ (HQ). This interactive experience demonstrates how the company’s key control and asset management solutions can be applied within police agencies to create a verifiable chain of custody and facilitate heightened levels of security.  Unique, dynamic platform “The Virtual Law Enforcement HQ provides a unique, dynamic platform to explore how our ke...

Veridas named a representative vendor in the 2023 Gartner® market guide for identity verification and user authentication

Veridas, the Spanish technology company specialising in digital identity and biometrics announced it has once again been included in the Gartner Market Guides for Identity Verification and User Authentication. The Gartner Market Guides include definitions, benefits, key findings, and recommendations for organisations looking to implement and utilise both User Authentication and Identity Verification technologies for security, risk management, and fraud prevention. User authentication As d...

Sunstone Systems unveils RAFT, transforming remote power And IoT connectivity

Sunstone Systems, an award-winning innovator in renewable energy and surveillance technology, is proud to announce the groundbreaking launch of the Rapid Autonomous Frontier Technology (RAFT) System. RAFT System This innovative product is set to transform the integration of smart devices, renewable power generation, and connectivity in remote and challenging environments.  The RAFT System builds upon the success of Sunstone Systems' range of wireless, clean energy, remote power systems w...

SailPoint unveils annual “Horizons of Identity Security” report examining current and future state of identity market

SailPoint Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in enterprise identity security released the findings from the 2023 edition of its annual research report, ‘The Horizons of Identity Security,’ at Navigate 2023. Produced in collaboration between SailPoint and Accenture, a pioneering global professional services company, the report is based on insights from more than 375 global cybersecurity executives across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The goal was to examine the current state and fu...

Teledyne FLIR aids SICK AG for identifying thermal runaway in battery production

In the race to hit ambitious global net zero targets, a further two billion EVs need to be on the road by 2050, according to the International Energy Agency. To power these green motors, lithium-ion batteries are essential. But what happens when those batteries are defective? Even before assembly into a working engine, traction batteries are typically transported with a small level of charge. This is because a fully discharged battery poses problems for both the manufacturer and consumer; p...

Dahua's new security system health monitoring app provides additional revenue to installers

A new application for installers enabling them to earn extra revenue by monitoring the health of their customers’ security systems, has been launched by Dahua Technology. DoLynk Care  DoLynk Care DoLynk Care is a cloud-based tool for installers to add value to their customers by monitoring the health of a system in real-time, and alerting installers of any issues before they become a problem for their customers. If a device fails, the installation company receives immediate notific...

Morse Watchmans demonstrates key control and asset management solutions at the 2023 Global Gaming Expo

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is showcasing several of its latest key control and asset management solutions at the 2023 Global Gaming Expo, also known as G2E, October 10-12 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. G2E 2023 attendees can visit booth #5635 to receive an in-person demonstration of Morse Watchman’s award-winning KeyWatcher® Touch system alongside a range of additional products and solutions. Author's quote Morse Watchmans...

2N launches the 2N® Clip to meet the growing demand for IP access control in every type of home

2N, the global market pioneer in internet-enabled intercoms and access control systems, has launched a new IP answering unit, the 2N® Clip, which is designed to meet the growing demand for IP technology in mid-range residential projects.  The 4″ video device runs on the same powerful, reliable operating system as 2N’s premium IP products, and offers many of the same advantages, including top-quality audio and video which enhance home security. Cybersecurity and...

ECHO-connectivity supports over 40,000 intruder and hold-up alarm activations a year

ECHO support for police alarm response in intruder and hold-up alarm activations is running at a rate of over 40,000 incidents per year. It means these incidents have secured a speedier, effectively prioritised response saving typically between 1 and 4 minutes, as estimated by the Metropolitan Police Service.  ECHO connectivity signalling Since launching in April 2021, ECHO connectivity signalling Intruder and Hold-up alarm activations to the police serve 11 ECHO-connected police forces...

Incedo™ access control ecosystem wins two major security awards in India

As the security and access control market increasingly prizes the efficiency benefits of an integrated solution, the seamless experience pioneered by Incedo has been recognised by two major awards. The 2023 Business World (BW) Security World Conclave & Excellence Awards named Incedo its Electronic Security Solution of the Year. The Aperio® KS100 Wireless Server Cabinet Lock, part of a growing Incedo device ecosystem, also received the Excellence Award for Tech-savvy Security Project. B...

Regula extends its most comprehensive document template database to 13000 items

Regula, a global developer of forensic devices and identity verification solutions, has reached another milestone in enlarging its identity document templates database. The world’s largest commercially available database, it contains over 13,000 templates of ID from 247 countries and territories. Adaptable identity verification What sets it apart is knowledge of a full set of security attributes used to protect a document, since Regula leverages its 30-year experience in forensic hardwa...

Hackuity brings enhanced risk prioritisation with Version 2.0 of risk-based vulnerability management platform

Hackuity, the risk-based vulnerability management provider, announced the launch of Version 2.0 of its next-generation platform, featuring major enhancements to bring further support to organisations in prioritising risks. Vulnerability Management  Hackuity’s intelligent Risk-Based Vulnerability Management combines threat intelligence, vulnerability severity, and unique business context, providing organisations with a quantified, measurable ‘True Risk Score’(TRS), f...

Boon Edam demonstrates focus on data centres with silver sponsorship at 7x24 Exchange International

Boon Edam Inc., a manufacturer of secured entry solutions, will highlight their best practices for data centre layered security as a Silver Sponsor at 7x24 Exchange. The conference, to be held October 8-11, 2023 in Grapevine, TX, is an important event for those involved with protecting critical infrastructure such as data centres. Data centre protection “Helping to protect data centres with our suite of secured entry solutions is a core component of our mission at Boon Edam,”...

Global airport industry meets in Munich for top-tier programme of tech demonstrations and summit talks

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...

Genetec Clearance helps transit authorities speed up investigations

Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that its Genetec Clearance™ digital evidence management system now enables the remote retrieval of video recordings from physical security systems across transit agency sites and fleets to help speed up investigations. The capability is enabled by the integration of Clearance with the Genetec Security Centre Fleet Monitoring™ module....

ISS appoints new Director of Program Management, Midwest RBM

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...

Viking Electronics introduces the X-35 series of rugged and reliable IP video intercoms

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...

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