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Bluon introduces MasterMechanic, an innovative AI tool based on 50,000 tech support calls to help HVAC technicians diagnose problems

Bluon, Inc., an innovative software company focused on bringing productivity gains to HVAC contractors and their service technicians introduced MasterMechanic, a breakthrough AI tool for HVAC technicians that allows them to instantly diagnose and solve problems in the field, using only natural language. The beta product is available publicly to the entire industry for a limited time at bluon.ai.  MasterMechanic MasterMechanic is the first generative AI tool created to assist HV...

Flexxon first international company to join MISI and Maryland's Global Gateway Soft Landing Program

MISI, a cybersecurity nonprofit driving small business and academic engagement, STEM and workforce development opportunities, and proof of concept innovation, is pleased to be an official partner of Maryland’s Global Gateway Soft Landing Program.  Managed by the Maryland Department of Commerce, the programme provides international companies with an opportunity to test out their viability in the U.S. market. Facility access As a Soft Landing partner, MISI will be issued grants to pr...

IDIS announces the completion of its Costar acquisition

IDIS is pleased to announce that its acquisition of Costar Technologies, Inc., a U.S. provider of electronic security products, has been completed.  Strategic synergy The union makes good sense; IDIS and Costar have enjoyed a long-term existing ODM relationship, and approximately 60% of Costar Video products are already made by IDIS. The acquisition builds on the strong ties between the two companies and will catalyse strategic synergies including a deeper focus on potential growth secto...

Security Executive Council congratulates scholarship recipients

The Security Executive Council proudly congratulates Joshua Kojo Asante Atuahene, Eric Locke, and Thomas Lupica on earning the 2023-2024 Security Executive Council Scholarships. Joshua Kojo Asante Atuahene is a senior majoring in Cybersecurity at Kennesaw State University’s Institute for Cybersecurity Workforce Development. Eric Locke is a junior majoring in Risk Management & Insurance, Supply Chain & Operations with a concentration in Data Analytics at the University of Sout...

DeterTech Nordics makes its debut at the Danish Security Fair 2023

DeterTech’s Nordic division (formerly SmartGuard), is pleased to announce it will be bringing its full portfolio of security and risk management solutions to the Danish Security Fair 2023, taking place in Frederica from 30th-31st August, 2023.  The event marks the first time that Casper Jee Wilken and his team will exhibit under the DeterTech brand. Customer service and philosophy “Even though our name and branding have changed, we remain true to our winning customer service...

Gallagher Security teams up with Edge360 to deliver advanced video and access control solution

Award-winning security pioneer, Gallagher Security, strengthens Command Center’s VMS capabilities by partnering with Edge360, the company that delivers a comprehensive containerised video management solution, to create a unified video and access control solution. Author's quote Blake Smith, National Technical Manager for Gallagher Security North America, sees the partnership between the two companies as a natural fit: “Edge360 and Gallagher share many common values and we’re...

NXP accelerates secure eID solutions with JCOP ID 2

Advanced security features of JCOP ID 2 secure eID solution ensure personal identity documents remain secure for their expected lifespan. What's new NXP® Semiconductors has announced the JCOP® ID 2 secure eID solution, designed to help make personal identity documents more secure, while also complying with the most recent governmental requirements and supporting future changes. The JCOP ID 2 includes advanced security features designed to help governments protect the lifespa...

Camden announces the relaunch of its CV-7600 high-security card readers

Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure. CV-7600 readers  The CV-7600 mobile-ready readers combine Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and contactless smart card technologies and can be used with any access cont...

Ai-RGUS to showcase purpose-built AI camera efficiency, health and management software at GSX 2023

Ai-RGUS, the artificial intelligence (AI) software company helping organisations protect multi-million dollar investments in security cameras to improve safety and security on-premises, will be showcasing its AI software solution designed to simplify and automate security camera system health, cybersecurity, and efficiency at the 2023 Global Security Exchange in Dallas, from September 11-13, at booth 4481. Ai-RGUS will be unveiling a host of advancements to its AI software, purpose-built to ana...

Ghelamco Poland teams up with HID for mobile access control at its flagship developments in Warsaw

HID, the worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces that pioneering international real estate investor and developer, Ghelamco, has standardised its mobile and physical access control solutions across its prestigious projects in Warsaw, Poland. Offering a variety of office space, all the developments are multi-tenanted by blue-chip corporate clients. To support this, Ghelamco’s physical access control strategy includes HID Mobile Access® solutions and door readers to b...

ZeroEyes secures $23 million in funds to accelerate customer deployments

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security Safety Act designation, announced it has secured $23 million in capital on the heels of dramatic growth surpassing 300% over the last year. The oversubscribed round was led by Octave Ventures, Alliance Holdings, and other existing investors. AI gun detection Demand for the company’s AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness...

Heather Ripley and Bradford White Corporation launch video series to help contractors take their business to the next level

Ripley PR, an award-winning global public relations agency specialising in skilled trades, manufacturing and B2B technology, is partnering with Bradford White Corporation, a pioneering manufacturer of water heaters boilers and storage tanks, to help professional contractors take their business to the next level with public relations. In a series of 10 information-rich videos for Bradford White’s for the Pro® platform, Ripley PR CEO - Heather Ripley shares actionable insights for grow...

i-PRO to showcase more industry firsts at GSX 2023

At GSX 2023, in booth 3555, i-PRO Co., Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, will showcase a number of industry-renowned products, including the smallest compact dome AI camera range in the industry, a new line of rapid PTZ cameras, also the smallest in their category, as well as the smallest multi-directional + PTZ camera, high-resolution dual-sensor cameras, the latest NVRs and more. i-PRO’s powerful Active Guard Formerly known as Panaso...

Vismo to showcase new features of its real-time employee location tracking and monitoring technology at GSX 2023

At booth #2325, GSX 2023, Dallas, TX, 11-13 September, Vismo will showcase new features of its award-winning real-time employee location tracking and monitoring technology, enabling organisations to better locate, track and proactively protect staff works away from offices or in rural areas, or those travelling globally.  What’s new? Updated Vismo Locate & Protect App. The new version of the Vismo Locate & Protect App transforms the interface to provide users with a more i...

Hiatt Hardware experts reveal top tips on securing the property against theft

It is important to have good security locks on the access points in the home, particularly front and back doors and garden gates. Low-quality and poorly secure locks can make the lives of thieves far easier than they should be. Nipun Agrawal, Director at Hiatt Hardware, advises: “Door locks like nightlatch locks and mortice deadlocks are two traditional styles that offer great protection for your external doors. Making sure that door locks are properly installed is als...

Konica Minolta acquires Force Security Solutions

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Force Security Solutions (Force), a pioneering managed security services provider and systems integrator. Founded in 2003, Force provides state-of-the-art security products and services, including risk assessments, the design and implementation of intrusion detection, access control and IP video surveillance technology. Smart security solutions With an increasingly critical need for more effective physica...

Veridas drives biometric inclusivity mission by joining OIX community

Veridas, a pioneering provider of AI-driven identity verification solutions, is pleased to announce it has joined Open Identity Exchange (OIX), a community driving positive and inclusive developments for trusted digital identities.  Veridas Digital Identity Verification and Biometrics Authentication solutions provide both facial and voice verification and authentication, utilising the natural, inclusive features of all users. Biometrics providers Serving organisations across 25 coun...

Sun Surveillance to showcase solar-powered wireless camera systems at GSX 2023

Sun Surveillance is a company specialising in the manufacturing of custom solar-powered wireless security camera systems. These systems are designed to provide consistent operation 24/7/365, even in remote locations or areas off the power grid. The company's innovative solar security solution offerings include solar-powered wireless camera systems, mobile solar-powered wireless camera systems, along with perimeter protection solutions in various sectors such as solar, oil/gas, and substations....

CDVI announces new partnership with Dynamic CCTV

Global access control manufacturer - CDVI has announced a new partnership with pioneering security distributor - Dynamic CCTV.  The team at Dynamic CCTV has prided itself on award-winning technical support, customer service, and in-depth product knowledge since 1994. Since starting out with the goal of reducing high prices in the CCTV market, Dynamic CCTV has branched out to other areas of physical security. Dynamic CCTV and CDVI Partnership The core range includes high-security control...

Anviz Global successfully hosts partner conference and new product launch roadshow in Buenos Aires

Over 50 loyal Anviz partners gathered to witness Anviz Global's partner conference and new product launch Roadshow. The attendees expressed their enthusiasm for Anviz's rapid business trajectory and lauded the newly introduced products and technologies. Products and market strategy With the economic recovery and rapid technological advancements, now is the optimal time to introduce new products. Anviz believes that the current Argentina market environment is particularly favourable for...

Xalient acquires Integral Partners to strengthen their position as a cybersecurity, digital identity, and secure networking company

Secure digital identity and network transformation specialist, Xalient is pleased to announce the acquisition of Integral Partners LLC, a US-based digital identity consulting and advisory firm with over a decade of experience focused exclusively on IAM. The combination of these two dynamic organisations will accelerate future growth for Xalient, in response to the growing demand for specialist providers who can deliver rapid, customer-centric solutions across the security landscape. Customer...

Celerway appoints tech stalwart - Marianne Styrman as Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Celerway, a global provider of business-grade mobile connectivity, has announced the appointment of technology stalwart - Marianne Styrman as Chief Operating Officer (COO).  Styrman, who brings almost 30 years of technology experience as a founder of start-ups and leadership positions at large international technology corporations, will be responsible for Celerway’s operations and management strategy as it continues its growth and innovation across the international market. Previous...

Radware H1 2023 report: malicious web application transactions skyrocket 500%

Radware®, a pioneering provider of cyber security and application delivery solutions, released its First Half 2023 Global Threat Analysis Report. The comprehensive report leverages intelligence provided by network and application attack activity sourced from Radware’s Cloud and Managed Services, Global Deception Network, and threat intelligence research team. In addition, it draws from information found on Telegram, a public messaging platform often used by cybercriminals. Online app...

Genetec opens new office and state-of-the-art experience centre in Washington, DC

Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions announced the opening of a new office and state-of-the-art experience centre in Washington, DC. Genetec solutions Named DCXC, the experience centre showcases innovative solutions from Genetec and its large ecosystem of industry-pioneering technology partners. The on-site technology centre operates as a fully functioning Security Operation Centre (SOC), providing an...

Matrix Comsec successfully wrapped up yet another partner connect event in Riyadh, on August 22nd, 2023

Matrix, a well-known entity in the telecom and security sectors, boasts a history of three decades. It serves businesses of varying scales, delivering comprehensive solutions spanning telecom, video surveillance, access control, and time attendance, effectively meeting their communication and security needs. Matrix's global network Matrix places customer-oriented, technology-infused solutions as its central focus, providing top-tier products researched, designed, and crafted within India. Its...

Flexxon's CEO Camellia Chan comments on the Energy One cyberattack

Camellia Chan, CEO and co-founder of Flexxon: “The Energy One cyber-attack demonstrates the increasing risk threat actors pose to critical national infrastructure (CNI). CNI, such as oil and gas, is a prime target for cybercriminals – systems are underpinned by a myriad of complex devices, meaning the consequences if these are infiltrated can be devastating and put real people at risk. For example, SSE supplies gas and electricity to seven million homes and is an Energy One cust...

Arrow Electronics empowers startups with design engineering and supply chain capabilities

Global technology-solutions provider Arrow Electronics, Inc. hosted its annual ‘Arrow Technology Showcase’ event in Shenzhen, China. With the theme of ‘Guiding Technovators to a Better Tomorrow’, the event brought together hundreds of technology companies, manufacturers, solution providers, and tech startups across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) in southern China. The event showcased over 100 components, systems, applications, and solutions, focuse...

Occupop launches ChatGPT Recruitment Prompt Library

Occupop, a user-friendly recruitment software tailored for SMBs, has introduced an innovative AI prompt library, known as the ‘ChatGPT Prompt Library for Recruitment’. The resource is specifically designed to aid talent acquisition professionals in uncovering, evaluating, and generating effective prompts tailored to various recruitment and HR activities. Streamlined approach With a robust collection of more than 100 prompts curated from a diverse group of recruiters and hiring man...

Malwarebytes announces EDR Extra Strength, setting the new standard for endpoint protection

Malwarebytes, a pioneer in real-time cyber protection, is revolutionising endpoint protection for IT-constrained businesses with EDR Extra Strength, a new solution that combines the company's deep historical threat intelligence knowledge with endpoint detection and response (EDR) and AI-driven tools for attack surface reduction and accelerated response. Even with standard endpoint security deployments, successful attacks are rampant—83% of organisations have had more than one data br...

OnSolve deepens commitment to innovation with new technology office in India

OnSolve®, a pioneering critical event management provider that enables organisations to mitigate physical threats and remain agile when a crisis strikes, announced the opening of a new technology office in Bengaluru, India.  The news marks an important milestone in the company’s growth and innovation strategy, reinforcing its commitment to advancing OnSolve’s AI-powered platform. The Bengaluru office creates more than 100 engineering jobs across core product operations team...

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