Internet of Things (IoT) - News

Transform IP video network with the new barox Network Management plug-in for Genetec

barox Kommunikation AG, the manufacturer of professional standard switches, PoE media converters and IP extenders, has released a new Genetec DMS plug-in that provides flexibility and extended user control, as well as a significant reduction in security network support costs. The plug-in is fully integrated with the Genetec Security Centre Omnicast VMS interface. An IP-based VMS, Genetec Omnicast offers a clear picture of events, affording quick response and informed decision-making. It's...

Zentra debuts to multifamily market at NAA Apartmentalize 2023

Zentra, a new multifamily access solutions brand announced by Allegion Americas in April, is making its marketplace debut at NAA Apartmentalize, June 7-9. This annual event brings together multifamily housing professionals from around the world for three days of education, networking and learning about the latest industry trends and best practices on them, how to provide seamless security for multifamily buildings. A unified single software platform At booth #1709, Zentra will have hands-on d...

Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection launches new website

Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection, a global pioneer in gas and flame detection solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, featuring updated informational content and a user-friendly interface. New content and experience  The website is designed to provide an enhanced experience, including improved accessibility and mobile compatibility. It introduces new content on a range of gases, including H2, CO, O2, NH3, and more, helping users understand the potential risks ass...

Buzz Solutions provides power utilities with AI-powered solution for substation surveillance and equipment condition assessment

Buzz Solutions, an AI company that enables a smart, stable, and resilient energy infrastructure announced ongoing momentum for its substation surveillance and monitoring solution. AI-powered solution Buzz Solution’s AI-powered solution deployed on fixed camera systems provides 24/7, real-time alerts on substation surveillance, monitoring, equipment damage, condition assessments, and fire or smoke-related events. The past year marked a 71% increase in substation and power grid attac...

Verkada makes expansive updates to its Command platform + announces integration with ASSA ABLOY

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management, announced expansive new updates across its entire Command product platform.  These updates include: Enhanced video search, video quality, and video management features, including a novel motion search with trajectory analysis and H.265 compression technology that unlocks up to 2X video quality across all cameras. Verkada's next-generation Indoor Mini Dome camera and expanded Dome camera line, with increa...

Milipol lndia to be held in New Delhi, India from the 26th October to 28th October 2023

Milipol is thrilled to announce that Milipol India, the latest addition to the Milipol International Network of events dedicated to internal security will take place in New Delhi, India, from the 26th to 28th October 2023. Placed under the patronage of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India along with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, and the French Minister of the Interior, this new exceptional event is organised by Interads Exhibition and Comexposium, acting on...

Matrix Comsec and DNR Enterprises to unveil ground-breaking security and telecom solutions at Matrix Partner Connect 2023, Jaipur

Matrix Comsec, a renowned player in the Telecom and Security domains, is set to showcase its enterprise-grade solutions at its ideation event, Matrix Partner Connect 2023, Jaipur on the 16th of June, 2023.  Matrix Partner Connect 2023 With over three decades of experience, Matrix has established itself as a provider of comprehensive communication and security solutions, catering to organisations of all sizes worldwide.  This exclusive event aims to highlight Matrix's latest innovati...

Breach containment, response, recovery and resilience key to discussions at Infosecurity Europe as exhibitors set to share critical cybersecurity advice

Cybersecurity breach containment is tipped to be one of the key talking points on the show floor at the year’s Infosecurity Europe, the most influential information security event running from 20-22 June 2023 at ExCeL London. Insights, advice, and strategy for cybersecurity Attendees will be able to meet leading cybersecurity providers and consultants, to find solutions to their challenges and equip themselves with tools to deliver an effective strategy.   As cybersecurity breaches...

Identiv introduces industry’s first battery-free metal sensor IoT devices for optimised performance in adverse environments

Identiv, Inc., a provider in digital security and identification in the Internet of Things (IoT), announced the launch of the market’s first sensory Tag on Metal (TOM®) label, developed in collaboration with French sensor and IC specialist Asygn. The on-metal sensor devices, based on Asygn’s next-generation AS321X IC platform, capture temperature and strain data near metallic objects. Tracking these and other sensor data, Identiv’s Asygn-based devices are ideal for industr...

G4S UK wins two five-year UK Government contract

G4S Secure Solutions UK has won two five-year contracts from the Government Property Agency (GPA) to provide integrated security and technology services to a significant number of departmental buildings across London and the North. G4S SSUK will deliver services across a minimum of 18 London sites and 21 buildings in the North; including four in Scotland and one in Northern Ireland. There is a possibility the number of sites will increase in line with the GPA's 'Places for Growth' programme. Th...

2N becomes the first access control company to add adaptive face zooming to its video intercoms

2N, the global market pioneer in internet-enabled intercoms and access control systems, has become the first company to introduce adaptive Face Zooming to its video intercoms.  Adaptive Face Zooming improves security by enabling homeowners and users in commercial buildings to identify visitors more clearly.   Adaptive Face Zooming Adaptive Face Zooming is based on the camera in the intercom detecting the face in the frame and zooming in so that the user can identify their...

Eagle Eye Networks to fund AI product development, geographic expansion, and enterprise features with $100M investment

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance announced it will use a $100M primary equity investment from security giant SECOM, CO., LTD. to expand its suite of AI-powered products, fund geographic expansion, and enhance its enterprise features. Eagle Eye Smart Video Search Eagle Eye Networks has made significant advancements in AI technology with the introduction of Eagle Eye Smart Video Search, which has won five international product awards to date. Smart Video Search...

Dallmeier launches camera planning tool “PlanD”

The new Dallmeier camera planning tool “PlanD” makes the creation of professional video planning a playful and intuitive process that no longer requires any 3D software knowledge. The clever combination with a state-of-the-art graphics engine enables impressive 3D visualisation and camera view simulation. Advantage of PlanD The great advantage of PlanD lies in the combination of innovative functionality with outstanding user-friendliness. The tool's UX design consistently avoids n...

Trusted Connectivity Alliance updates eSIM specification to support secure and seamless IoT remote SIM provisioning

TCA's Interoperable Profile Package Specification used in every eSIM in the field standardises the format used for the remote loading of mobile subscriptions onto eSIMs across deployed devices. Version 3.3 of eUICC Profile Package Trusted Connectivity Alliance has released Version 3.3 of its eUICC Profile Package: Interoperable Format Technical Specification (Interoperable Profile Package Specification).  The latest version of the specification includes major updates to support the remot...

Immersive Labs and Accenture collaborate to solve the global cyber talent shortage

Immersive Labs, a pioneer in people-centric cyber resilience, and Accenture are working together to launch the Cyber Million program that aims to solve the cybersecurity talent deficit by increasing access to one million entry-level cybersecurity operations jobs over the next decade. The beta version of the program, rolling out, will be powered by the Immersive Labs platform with Accenture Security serving as the first foundational partner. The program is now available to other o...

Axis Communications optimises production to conquer supply chain constraints

Axis Communications, the provider in video surveillance, announced that the company has reached key supply chain milestones, including over 45% year-over-year increase in Q1 deliveries with continued growth through May 31, and record inventory levels in its Americas distribution channel to meet strong demand from integrators and end customers. This comes after a record-breaking 2022 yielding $1.6 billion in global revenue and 20% global year-over-year growth, as outlined in the Axis 2022...

Centific Global Solutions announce the launch of Pitaya.AI innovative SAAS platform

Centific Global Solutions announced the launch of Pitaya.AI, a SaaS (Software as a Service) platform for retailers that provides a suite of intelligent storage solutions. These solutions leverage AI to tackle industry-wide business challenges such as shrinkage, workplace safety, stockout, and lack of customer behavior visibility. Need for digital strategies According to Gartner, 'Strategies for a digitally enabled and profitable physical store are foundational to the future of retail.' ...

Vector Flow partners with Nedap Security to automate laborious physical identity and access management processes

Vector Flow, the digital transformation pioneer in physical security automation, is proud to announce a new partnership with Nedap, a Dutch multinational technology company responsible for the development of powerful physical security solutions. This partnership sees the Vector Flow platform seamlessly integrate with Nedap’s AEOS physical access control system to simplify physical access and identity management (PIAM) and deliver an outstanding user experience. Bridging security ga...

Wall2Wall Group secures partnership with Suprema Systems UK Ltd

Security sales and marketing specialist Wall2Wall Group, has signed up in partnership to promote Suprema’s Systems UK’s range of innovative access control, time & attendance, and biometric solutions. Wall2Wall Group was established to support security specialists with bespoke requirements for brand strategy support across different sales and marketing channel opportunities; including video, website, content creation, and social media. Effective security and biometric communicat...

42Crunch announces next generation of API security testing services at Gartner® Security & Risk Management Summit 2023

42Crunch, the API security platform company, announced the latest set of API security testing and threat protection capabilities, designed to ensure companies build APIs that are secure by default and don’t impede the developer workflow. Companies will benefit from these latest advancements by enhancing their overall API security governance and compliance while simultaneously speeding up the delivery of secure APIs.  42Crunch API security platform The 42Crunch API security platfo...

AMG introduces PoE-powered industrial unmanaged ethernet switch

AMG Systems of the United Kingdom and USA introduces the AMG350-4GAT-1G-P75-PD model 5-port industrially hardened unmanaged ethernet switch that can be supplied IEEE802.3bt PoE and deliver IEEE802.3 af/at PoE to four edge powered devices (PD). The AMG350 is unique in that it requires no external power supply and is powered by PoE. This model is compatible with any manufacturer’s IEEE802.3at or bt-compliant PoE source device (PSE) and can function as a multi-port repeater for situations w...

Cylera partners with Oman’s pioneering telecommunications services provider, Omantel

Cylera, a pioneer in healthcare IoT cybersecurity and intelligence solutions, has partnered with Oman’s first and largest integrated telecommunications services provider, Omantel. Omantel plays a significant role in the development and digital transformation of Oman. It contributes to the country's economic growth by facilitating communication, connectivity, and digital services for businesses, individuals, retail, and government entities. Omantel's services are crucial for Oman's socia...

Hikvision unveils new ColorVu smart hybrid light camera series

Hikvision, a world-pioneering manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, again expands its lineup of ColorVu cameras with the introduction of the ColorVu Smart Hybrid Light Camera Series. This new camera series allows security professionals to explore a variety of tailored lighting modes, each designed to capture critical event-triggered details in the darkest of environments.  Author's quote &ldq...

Allegion UK unveils new website focused on customer support

Allegion UK, a pioneering manufacturer of door hardware solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of its newly designed, user-focussed website - www.allegion.co.uk. Purpose built to offer the ultimate customer-friendly experience, and packed with a comprehensive collection of useful resources, Allegion’s new website will act as a central hub for its extensive family of brands sold in the UK and across the globe. Allegion UK’s full portfolio of brands The new website boasts an i...

Checkmarx announces first GenAI-powered AppSec platform, empowering developers and AppSec teams to find and fix vulnerabilities faster

Checkmarx, the pioneer in application security solutions, announced its new AI Query Builders and AI Guided Remediation to help development and AppSec teams more accurately discover and remediate application vulnerabilities. The powerfully simple AI-driven features are available within the Checkmarx One™ Application Security Platform, the industry’s most comprehensive platform for reducing risk within complex, cloud-native applications. This is the first in a series of planned AI-po...

Protecting all assets with Y3K.com

Since its establishment in February 2000, Y3K has been at the forefront of technological advancements in the CCTV and Telematics markets in both the UK and the USA. This journey reached a pinnacle in 2021 with the sale of its former Video Telematics division to Sensata Technologies Plc for $200 million. Following this significant milestone, Y3K's founder, Paul Singh, returned to the UK from the USA in 2022 to lead the company once again. New website Under Paul Singh's guidance, the Surrey an...

Amazon Web Services partners and integrates Ripjar's solutions within Amazon Security Lake

Ripjar, the trusted provider for identifying and tackling criminal and malicious activity, has announced it is expanding its relationship with Amazon Web Services (AWS), launching the integration of Ripjar’s Labyrinth for Threat Investigations (LTI) solution with Amazon Security Lake. Amazon Security Lake Amazon Security Lake is a service that automatically centralises an organisation’s security data from across their AWS environments, leading SaaS providers, on-premises,...

Team Wall peaks at Snowdon for anxious minds

Security specialist - Mark Wall has completed his quest to climb Mount Snowdon with his daughter - Maddie, raising over £600 for Anxious Minds in honour of mental health awareness week. Standing at 1,085 metres above sea level, Mark Wall, Managing Director of Wall2Wall Group and Maddie completed the epic trek to the peak of the highest mountain in England and Wales.  Anxious Minds, the chosen charity, provides vital support, counselling, and resources for individuals dealing wit...

SGT Capital acquires Elatec GmbH, the global provider of Secure Access Solutions

SGT Capital is pleased to announce that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Elatec GmbH from growth equity investor - Summit Partners. SGT Capital is a global private equity firm that invests in mid-sized, market-leading companies and supports existing management teams in realising their ambitions for accelerated international expansion. Physical and digital access solutions Headquartered in Germany, Elatec is the international developer and supplier of a range of secure physical...

ICO reveals 90 organisations hit by Capita cyber-attack

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has revealed that around 90 organisations have suffered personal data breaches following the recent Capita cyber-attack that happened in March earlier this year.  Pension funds such as The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), the UK's main pension fund for universities, is among the victims whose data has been compromised as a result of this attack. The outsourcing giant is said to have left a pool of data unsecured online and hu...

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