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HID expands Signo readers line for customised security needs

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces the expansion of its signature line of Signo™ Readers to include models that meet varying customer needs – from harsh conditions and stylistic preferences to streamlined, economical requirements. The latest Signo models Signo Readers available in white – provide a very clean, minimalist, and modern look, offering architects, designers, and anyone looking to blend their access control readers into new environm...

FLIR: 15% discount on high-precision products

FLIR recently announced a limited-time 15% discount on select products, providing technicians with an exclusive opportunity to access high-precision products that measure with accuracy, streamline surveys, and ensure worker safety at a reduced price. This special promotion reflects the company’s commitment to delivering value and supporting clients with cost-effective options tailored to their needs. Extech Extech expands its problem-solving capabilities with its 250W range giving quick...

DNAKE to showcase smart home tech at Security Essen 2024

DNAKE, a prominent figure in the realm of smart intercom and home automation solutions, is thrilled to announce its participation in Security Essen 2024. The premier security trade fair will take place from September 17-20, 2024, at Messe Essen, Germany. DNAKE invites industry professionals and enthusiasts to visit their booth, located at Hall 6, 6E19, to experience their latest advancements in SIP intercom and smart home technology.  Products on display At Security Essen 2024, DNAKE wil...

Convergint acquires Helinick to expand security integration

Convergint, a global pioneer in service-based systems integration announced that it has acquired Helinick, a Romania-based integrator that specialises in the design and implementation of electronic security, fire safety, communications, and building management systems. Helinick is a market pioneer and fast-growing organisation in Romania with over 500 regional customers. This acquisition greatly expands Convergint’s key service and technology capabilities across Europe. Helinick Founded...

IDS offers custom uEye ACP industrial cameras

As versatile as the IDS industrial camera families are, sometimes customer requirements are so particular that a customised development would be desirable. However, this often only makes sense for larger quantities. For this reason, the company has developed the uEye ACP series: its modular design principle allows for a vast range of camera variants. The online configurator helps to assemble unusual models available from stock. True to the philosophy: be uncompromisingly happy instead of making...

HID's Signo 40T Reader: High performance in harsh environments

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces the availability of the new HID® Signo™ Mechanical Keypad Reader 40T, engineered to offer high performance in harsh and challenging environments where the weather is wet or cold and visibility is low.  The new reader has a robust IP-65 rated construction meaning the electrical components are dustproof and watertight along with a traditional mechanical push button keypad to make it easy to use when wearing gloves or...

New HID Signo 40T Reader: Ideal for harsh environments

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces the availability of the new HID® Signo™ Mechanical Keypad Reader 40T, engineered to offer high performance in harsh and challenging environments where the weather is wet or cold and visibility is low.  The new reader has a robust IP-65 rated construction – meaning the electrical components are dustproof and watertight – along with a traditional mechanical push button keypad to make it easy to use when w...

IDEMIA Secure Transactions received the NFC Forum Certification according to the CR13 for its NFC key card portfolio

IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST), a division of IDEMIA Group, is a provider of payment and connectivity solutions for financial institutions, mobile network operators and automotive manufacturers. IST proudly received the NFC Forum Certification according to the latest Certification Release 13 (CR13) for its NFC key card portfolio. The compliance with this certification includes automotive car access NFC use cases as specified by the Car Connectivity Consortium® (CCC), a cross-industry org...

Telcom to provide dedicated full fibre internet to £400m St. Michael’s development in Manchester

Telcom, the UK’s provider of dedicated business connectivity, has been selected as a strategic partner to deliver its best-in-class connected building solution Preconnect® to the commercial office space at St. Michael’s Manchester. St. Michael’s Manchester A long-term project by Gary Neville’s development company, Relentless Developments, and its strategic partners, St. Michael’s is a £400 million mixed-use development in the heart of the city....

ISC East welcomes significant growth in 2023

ISC East 2023, the Northeast’s security and public safety event built by RX Global, hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor Security Industry Association (SIA) and partnership with ASIS NYC, delivered another year of successful programming.  Over three days, ISC East featured keynote speakers, educational sessions, professional development, and over 220 exhibitors highlighting the latest technologies and solutions across the security industry.  Attendance numbers From Nov...

The Connectivity Standards Alliance announces Aliro, a new effort to make mobile devices & wearables central to a digital access future

The Connectivity Standards Alliance, an international community of more than 675 technology companies committed to open standards for the Internet of Things, is proud to unveil Aliro, a new effort aimed at transforming how users unlock doors or other entry points using their mobile device or wearable. Adoption of new technology The Alliance and its members, in pursuit of their mission to promote universal open standards, are creating a new communication protocol with a common credential t...

ECSIPC will showcase smart retail turnkey solutions at GITEX 2023

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...

X’s introduction of biometrics Is part of wider trend amongst social firms, says Ironvest CMO

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...

Zenitel leapfrogs into mixed-use building communication solutions with two new products

Zenitel, a provider of intelligent communication solutions, announced the launch of two new door entry intercoms: the Turbine Extended Intercoms TEIV1+ and the TEIV4+. The new products display Zenitel's commitment to providing convenient and secure entry via best-in-class audio and video performance with hassle-free access control.    New door entry intercoms "'Secure, Convenient Access' is the key message behind the product launch. We are excited to provide security system integrat...

Sharry receives LenelS2 Factory Certification under the LenelS2 OpenAccess Alliance Program

Sharry, a workplace experience platform around digital employee badges, announces that it has received LenelS2 factory certification and joined the LenelS2 OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). Sharry's solution interfaces with the OnGuard® access control system to further support the delivery of employee badges in Apple Wallet. Sharry receives LenelS2 factory certification Sharry provides a user-friendly web interface for access control management and visitor management" John Marchioli st...

Logpoint and METCLOUD partner to advance capability to combat the exponential threat of cybercrime across the UK

Logpoint announced a partnership with METCLOUD in the UK to address fundamental cybersecurity challenges for organisations as the threat landscape worsens and cybersecurity expertise becomes increasingly scarce. METCLOUD will offer Logpoint Converged SIEM, including SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, AgentX, and Business-Critical Security (BCS) technologies, to empower customers to efficiently manage, identify and remediate cyber threats across the business landscape. Logpoint’s cybersecurity platform &...

Apple IT and security experts gather for the 14th Annual Jamf Nation User Conference to hear the latest in security and device management

Jamf, the standard in managing and securing Apple at work, kicked off its 14th annual Jamf Nation User Conference (JNUC) both virtually and in-person in Austin, Texas. Joined by key partners and customers including Apple, Google and Microsoft, Jamf shared with the largest gathering of Apple admins how its continuous product innovation is bringing together management and security into one integrated platform. Author's quote “Jamf’s industry-pioneering Apple management and security...

Matrix Comsec and MK Agencies successfully host a revolutionary showcase of security and telecom products at Matrix Partner Connect 2023 in Chandigarh

Matrix Comsec, a pioneering provider of comprehensive telecom and security solutions, joined hands with MK Agencies to host an exclusive edition of Partner Connect 2023 at the prestigious Hyatt Centric in Chandigarh. The event, held on 16th September 2023, showcased Matrix's latest cutting-edge products and solutions in the telecom and security domains, attracting industry providers, system integrators, and business associates from around the world. Matrix's Video Surveillance solutions With...

HID OMNIKEY best-in-class readers facilitate access to shared POS delivering efficient transaction processing and tracking

HID, the worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces innovative technology for supporting retail point of sales (POS) to ensure data access and identity verification through industry-certified OMNIKEY® desktop readers. These solutions are powered by the latest RFID technology and designed to offer pioneering, reliable, and successful applications. OMNIKEY® 5427CK desktop readers OMNIKEY® 5427CK desktop readers can be used for employee logical access. Employees use t...

Aqua Security announces new business increases by 65%

Aqua Security, the pioneer in cloud-native security announced it closed the first half of 2023 with a 65% increase in new business. Aqua attributes this growth to increasing demand for its unified cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) and its proven ability to see and stop cloud-native attacks in progress anywhere in the software development lifecycle. One holistic platform “From day one, our vision has been to deliver a complete, full lifecycle security solution in...

ASSA ABLOY's Incedo™ Cloud enhancements: new EAC-M90 updater controller for high flexibility with building access

In the current dynamic business landscape, where offices, manufacturing plants, co-working spaces, and multi-use facilities co-exist, organisations face an array of challenges, including the need for agile and future-proof access control. The rise of hybrid or flexible work arrangements, coupled with the demand for optimised space utilisation, requires businesses to carefully consider their access management solution.  Incedo™ Cloud With the right solution, organisations can seamle...

Teledyne FLIR and Magos Systems forge technology partnership to elevate perimeter security

Teledyne FLIR, an industry-pioneer security camera manufacturer, and Magos Systems, a pioneer in advanced AI-powered radar detection technology, proudly announce their technology partnership to introduce an innovative end-to-end Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS). Detect, classify, and track threats Together, they unveil the integration with Teledyne FLIR's cutting-edge thermal security cameras and Magos' top-tier radar technology and AI software capabilities. This powerful fusion cr...

Boon Edam features product advancements, announces new company initiatives at GSX 2023

Boon Edam Inc., a global pioneer in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, continues to demonstrate its industry expertise at GSX 2023. Their extensive range of new solutions, products, and programmes, which deliver value both for physical entrances and customers, are showcased alongside Boon Edam’s existing array of security entrance solutions at booth #3533.  New product developments “GSX presents the perfect platform for Boon Edam to demonstrate several new...

Altronix showcases new products to power and protect critical infrastructure at GSX 2023

Altronix, the pioneer in power and data transmission for the professional security industry, is showcasing new products to secure and connect critical infrastructure here at GSX 2023 in booth 2533. These latest additions to the Altronix extensive portfolio are designed and manufactured for access control and power integration, video surveillance, fire and emergency communications, and network management applications.  Physical security systems “Altronix provides the foundation for...

Matrix Comsec and MK Agencies collaborate for a showcase of security and telecom products at Matrix Partner Connect 2023, in Chandigarh

Matrix Comsec is set to showcase its enterprise-grade solutions at its ideation event, Matrix Partner Connect 2023, to be held in Chandigarh on the 16th of September. With over three decades of experience, Matrix has established itself as a provider of comprehensive telecom and security solutions, catering to organisations of all sizes worldwide. This exclusive event aims to highlight Matrix's latest products and solutions in telecom and security while fostering partnerships and exploring...

Convergint launches enterprise security risk management site assessment programme

In response to increasing physical and cybersecurity threats, Convergint–a pioneer in service-based systems integration–announced the launch of its Enterprise Security Risk Management (ESRM) Site Assessment Programme for organisations including schools, hospitals, and government—among others. The programme aims to proactively and comprehensively address potential security risks and vulnerabilities for critical facilities nationwide, to ensure a safer environment. Converg...

ASSA ABLOY brings safety and security to GSX 2023 with new, innovative opening solutions

ASSA ABLOY, the pioneer in access solutions, returns to the Global Security Exchange (GSX) to reconvene with the worldwide community of security professionals. Attendees can visit the ASSA ABLOY booth 3033 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Centre in Dallas, TX, from September 11-13, where the company will showcase its latest innovations for comprehensive door security and access control. Author's quote “Safety is at the top of our minds as we enter a new school year. We have an imp...

CyberArk unveils new Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence to combat attacker innovation with identity security innovation

CyberArk, the global identity security company, has announced details of its new Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence. Drawing upon years of utilising artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technology across the CyberArk Identity Security Platform, CyberArk is expanding R&D and product development resources to advance the use of generative AI to improve security for its more than 8,000 customers worldwide. AI-enabled threats According to the recently published Cybe...

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions-CI debuts new key management system for critical infrastructure

Critical Infrastructure, a pioneering provider of advanced locking and access management solutions, will showcase its new CI Series line of key cabinets at GSX 2023 in booth 2941 as part of its expanding Critical Infrastructure Protection portfolio. The Global Security Exchange show takes place September 11-13 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Centre in Dallas. Physical security risks In industries such as water, power & energy, and oil & gas, government agencies and industry gr...

Drata launches support for cyber essentials framework

Drata, a continuous security and compliance automation platform announced the addition of Cyber Essentials, expanding on the company’s support for over 17 compliance frameworks, standards, and regulations. Drata empowers customers pursuing Cyber Essentials with unmatched automation along with critical guidance for Cyber Essentials Plus, which requires independent verification. Cyber Essentials Created and backed by the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Cyber...

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