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Capstone Partners, a middle market investment banking firm, released its July 2023 Security Solutions Sector Update, reporting that a robust spate of private equity-led add-on acquisitions, driven by consolidation among systems integrators, has buoyed merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the Security Solutions sector through year-to-date (YTD) 2023. Technology innovations Deal volume in the sector has moderated year-over-year (YOY), however, technology innovations have created new reve...

Detection Technology, a pioneer in X-ray detector solutions, is moving to a new production and office site in Oulu, to expand its EU Origin product offering and to enhance customer experience. The site, located on the Technopolis Linnanmaa campus, is designed and built for demanding electronics manufacturing. It will be renovated to meet the company's specific needs. Both the move and start of production in the new site will take place in early 2024. Expanded production capability With this i...

Doors must also be lockable during the construction phase. When an apartment is handed over, this locking authorisation needs to be revoked without having to change the cylinder. During the construction phase, apartments are locked by the superordinate CK construction key. When the apartment cylinder is locked for the first time with the individual key of the new owner or tenant, the CK construction key is then deactivated. Individual key owners It is not possible to retroactively reset the...

Kaadas Group, a global pioneer with over 30 years of dedication to the lock industry, announces that several Z-Wave smart lock models, including the KA200 Key Free Deadbolt Lock, KA201 Keypad Deadbolt Lock, and KA211 Touchpad Deadbolt Lock are now each certified via Alarm.com. Robust, and reliable locks This certification ensures the interoperability of select Kaadas locks with Alarm.com, the platform for the intelligently connected property. With certification complete, integrators and insta...

Cyber and technology specialists, Emerge Digital and Red Maple Technologies have forged a strategic partnership to bring enterprise-level cyber security solutions to SMEs at a time when small businesses struggle with the cost and resources of staying secure. This year's Government Cyber Security Breaches Survey reported how an increasing number of small to medium-sized companies are struggling with their cyber hygiene since the pandemic. Malware protection The number of micro-businesses...

Jacksons Fencing, a renowned supporter of wildlife conservation, is making significant strides in promoting hedgehog-friendly security fencing. In 2015, the company became the first British fencing manufacturer to introduce a hedgehog-friendly timber gravel board, for residential use. This breakthrough innovation is compatible with their timber fence panels and slotted posts. Convenient access This pioneering product not only safeguards fence panels from ground contact, but also incorpor...

Eight-in-10 organisations across UK's critical national infrastructure (CNI) say that environmental challenges are hindering their efforts to safeguard critical systems and data, according to new research by cyber security services firm, Bridewell. Twin threats The research, which surveyed 500 cyber security decision-makers in the transport and aviation, finance, utilities, government, and communications sectors, reveals how the twin threats of climate change and cyber security are becoming in...

As if security teams weren’t sweating enough, a wave of new cyber risks is emerging as workers take off for their summer holidays.   With more people working outside the office, personal devices and public Wi-Fi will be used to access sensitive corporate data. Hackuity get it it can be tough to resist jumping on that free Starbucks Wi-Fi after a second shot of espresso. Users are not the only ones. Unsecured actions Employees almost universally take security shortcuts, and Gartner...

Videx, the door entry and access control manufacturer, has introduced a new cloud platform to help people manage the Videx range of GSM systems more easily. Browser-based application The browser-based application, available at cloud.videxservices.uk, is a secure, convenient, and simple way to remotely manage GSM technology-based systems and products from Videx. It can be accessed from any web browser with an internet connection, offering an instant gateway to a user’s portfolio of GSM s...

Vicon Industries Ltd., a globally renowned provider of security solutions, is proud to announce its new partnership with the CCTV User Group, the national organisation for professional surveillance system managers in the UK. As a business partner, Vicon is joining the CCTV User Group on its mission to provide guidance and support to all public space surveillance CCTV operators in the UK. The CCTV User Group is a national organisation dedicated to providing relevant advice and guidance to all pu...

Absolute Software the only provider of self-healing, intelligent security solutions announced that Forrester, an industry pioneer analyst firm, has recognised Absolute in its recent report, The Zero Trust Platforms Landscape, Q2 2023. Use of zero trust platform The publication advises readers on what Zero Trust platforms are, the business value they deliver, and the dynamics and vendors driving the market. The report also highlights how organisations can discover how to 'use Zero Trust platfo...

Pimloc, the AI video privacy and analytics company, announces it has partnered with Marlowe Fire & Security, a UK supplier of fire and security solutions. Video surveillance The new partnership sees Pimloc’s SaaS video redaction solution, Secure Redact, added to Marlowe’s portfolio of security solutions, enabling end users to automate the anonymisation of personally identifying information (PII) captured in video surveillance. Video surveillance is a top choice for enterprises...

Innovation and solar experts - Solar Gates UK launched two new products at the LCRIG Innovation Festival 2023.  Green energy-operated products The two innovative temporary traffic control solutions; INSTABOOM Go and INSTABOOM Flagger are both designed for one-person instant deployment, dramatically improving worker safety and helping the UK-wide labour shortage.   Both products are manufactured with the lowest carbon footprint, are green energy operated and one has even be...

The CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre has called for robust security systems in the early development of AI, amidst concerns that proper security measures are being overlooked.  As businesses race to develop new AI products, a former intelligence chief explained that malicious attacks could have a “devastating” effect due to the rate AI is being developed in comparison to security. UK’s AI whitepaper AI is set to play a huge role in many aspects of everyday life...

ONVIF®, the global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, has introduced the TLS Configuration Add-on (Release Candidate) for secure communications between devices and clients. TLS Configuration is the first in a new category of ONVIF add-ons, which are specifications that extend ONVIF conformance to product features that address a specific use case or end-user need. Additional features and capabilities Add-ons enhance the ONVIF profile model by enabling confo...

Verkada, a provider in enterprise building security and management, recognised ConvergeOne as its National Partner of the Year for its expertise in implementing and integrating Verkada's solutions within diverse and complex environments. In the past year, ConvergeOne has quickly become a top-performing Verkada partner across all key metrics – spanning commitment to customer satisfaction to technical proficiency. ConvergeOne - National Partner of the Year "Our partners are at the heart o...

Anviz, a provider of professional and converged intelligent security solutions, recently announced the launch of IntelliSight, its latest video surveillance offering that harnesses the power of distributed cloud and 4G technology to create an all-in-one security solution that delivers unmatched versatility, security, and data analytical capabilities.  Users can enjoy one-year free cloud storage (7-day event-based video retention). IntelliSight cloud video surveillance The Anviz IntelliSi...

Cutting-edge technology was top of mind when GardaWorld, one of the largest privately-owned integrated physical security, cash, and risk management companies in the world, decided to build a new headquarters in Montreal.   The GardaWorld headquarters is a perfect example of how Gallagher Security solutions can deliver security in a specified way, explains Gallagher Security’s Technical Business Development Manager, Nour Muqatash: “GardaWorld has created a high-tech building tha...

Starting in 2020, COVID-19 put hospitals around the world to the test. This unprecedented challenge exposed inefficiencies, antiquated systems, and ineffective practices. However, hospitals adapting to the speed, capacity, and urgency of care will ultimately perform better and save more lives. XProtect® open platform VMS From a dwindling number of ICU beds to staffing shortages to a growing number of infected personnel, hospitals had to treat a skyrocketing number of patients, while...

Whether it’s a chaotic or an average day, first shift or third, hospitals are committed to keeping people safe 365 days a year. But their commitment goes beyond just treating patients. Hospitals need to keep their staff, patients, and visitors safe. XProtect® When hospitals protect people, they also protect themselves from legal and compliance issues that could arise from accidents, illness, or criminal activity in or around their facilities. Along with a detailed security plan, Mi...

Global technology provider - Arrow Electronics is introducing a managed services portfolio designed to support channel partners through the entire lifecycle of service provision and delivery. Arrow’s managed services are designed to overcome the challenges that many IT providers are experiencing around the shortage of niche skill sets, the costs that are associated with building a managed services platform, and the ongoing balance of cash flow while ensuring return on investment. Ma...

More than a quarter of UK adults have used generative artificial intelligence such as chatbots, according to research from accounting group Deloitte. The research suggested that approximately 4 million people have also used it for work. Deloitte survey and findings The Deloitte survey of 4,150 UK adults found that just over half of the population had heard of generative AI, with around one in 10 respondents, the equivalent of approximately four million people using it for work. The Delo...

Neurotechnology, a provider of high-precision biometric identification technologies, announced the company’s latest fingerprint recognition algorithm established the best template matcher result of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Minutiae Interoperability Exchange (MINEX) III evaluation. With this new accomplishment, the company is pioneering in both the fingerprint recognition template-generator and template-matcher categories, securing the overall top vendor p...

Matrix, a telecom and security solutions manufacturer, is excited to announce its participation in Secutech Vietnam, Hanoi, 2023. As a renowned event, Matrix will showcase its extensive range of security products and solutions, including IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom.  With a strong focus on technology and customer satisfaction, Matrix invests heavily in research, design, and manufacturing, delivering world-class enterprise solutions. Proactive video...

Enveil, the pioneering Privacy Enhancing Technology company protecting Data in Use, announced that it has been selected to participate in the AWS European Defence Accelerator, a four-week technical, business, and mentorship programme designed to advance and showcase innovative solutions well-positioned to support defence and national security customers. The programme targets solutions that will help the European defence industry enhance its energy resilience, secure information sharing, sensin...

Checkmarx, the global pioneer in application security solutions, announced its CheckAI Plugin for ChatGPT, the industry’s first plugin to detect and prevent potential attacks against ChatGPT-generated code. The plugin enables developers and security teams to protect against attacks caused by malicious open-source packages and dependencies while working within the ChatGPT interface. GenAI-generated code “Nothing more perfectly represents the decision-making tension faced by CISOs t...

Gallagher Security, a provider of innovative security solutions, is proud to recognise and celebrate the remarkable achievements of Chief Technology Officer, Steve Bell, and General Manager for IMEA, Ian Meadows, who have each dedicated an impressive 35 years of their professional careers to the company.  Both Steve and Ian have been integral members of the Gallagher Security family since its early days as Cardax, operating from Marton, New Zealand, and their contributions have been instru...

The Head of the Financial Conduct Authority has said that artificial intelligence could disrupt the financial services sector in “ways and at a scale not seen before”, warning that the regulator would be forced to take action against AI-based fraud. Nikhil Rathi, the Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), said that there are risks of 'cyber fraud, cyber-attacks, and identity fraud increasing in scale and sophistication and effectiveness' as artificial intelligence...

International Security Expo returns to London, United Kingdom (UK), on 26-27 September 2023, backed by more Government agencies and industry partners than ever before and showcasing the widest range of solutions designed to improve the security and resilience of businesses, people, and critical infrastructures. International Security Expo (ISE) In the face of ever-changing threats to global security, International Security Expo (ISE) will welcome a high-quality vetted audience o...

Siemens is rigorously executing its announced €2 billion investment strategy. Of this amount, the company plans to invest around €1 billion in Germany, thereby boosting the country’s innovative strength. In the presence of German Chancellor - Olaf Scholz, the technology company announced the establishment of its new Technology Campus in Erlangen, Germany, with investments of around €500 million in the expansion of development and manufacturing capacities. As a result, Siem...