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Shooter Detection Systems to showcase the latest in gunshot detection innovations at ISC West 2024

Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and provider of the world’s pioneering gunshot detection solutions, will be displaying the latest developments in “Active Shooter Intelligence” at ISC West 2024, in Las Vegas, from April 10-12, 2024.  Attendees visiting ShooterDetection Systems booth #23045 can learn more about exciting new developments in gunshot detection, including an introduction to the market’s only platform offering video, access control, s...

Introducing the latest innovation from Sentry Enterprises: The batteryless multi-function biometric credential

Sentry Enterprises, a pioneer in digital identity and data privacy, is proud to debut its latest advancement: the Batteryless SentryCard. Multi-factor physical and logical access solutions have never been more affordable, or safer, than with this groundbreaking biometric credential. This latest SentryCard boasts several state-of-the-art features, including: Unparalleled Power from a Batteryless Technology FIDO2 CTAP 2.1 An Infineon CC EAL6+ Secure Element Fast and User-friendly Mobile En...

IDEMIA Secure Transactions collaborates with Qualcomm to boost secure offline CBDC payment adoption

IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST), a division of IDEMIA Group, is a major provider of payment and connectivity solutions for financial institutions, mobile network operators and automotive manufacturers. It has established itself as a leader in secure payment solutions for Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). This work with Qualcomm Technologies confirms IST’s ambition to offer increasingly innovative payment solutions to customers around the world. IDEMIA Secure Transactions complete...

ProdataKey software platform introduces built-in integrations ​with major camera manufacturers

ProdataKey (PDK), manufacturer of the major cloud access control platform built for mobile gives PDK.io system users access to immediate, turnkey integrations with cameras from five manufacturers from within its settings interface: Digital Watchdog, Hanwha Wisenet Wave, NX Witness, Turing, and Spot AI.  PDK.io Currently, when users log into their cloud platform, they may pull up installed cameras from any of the five partnering manufacturers and use a simple dropdown menu to associat...

ODSecurity's Full Body Scanner & AI technology at Milipol Asia 2024

ODSecurity will be exhibiting at Milipol Asia Pacific, in Singapore alongside their agent in the region, TT Innovation and Technology (TTIT). Together, they will be exhibiting the total contraband detection capability of ODSecurity.  Products on display Products on show at the exhibition will include the Soter RS full body scanner, THEIA digital assistant for detecting contraband, and ODSecurity’s Central Database.  Soter RS full body scanner combines ultra-low radiation wit...

Abundant business opportunities await industry players as Secutech Vietnam returns in August 2024

As the global supply chain continues to shift, with manufacturing as a key driver, Vietnam, ASEAN’s fastest-growing market has grown bolder in its development aspirations. From integrated security to fire safety, smart buildings, and smart parking solutions, these business prospects are emerging. Secutech Vietnam 2024 Secutech Vietnam 2024 will once again take place at the heart of the country, Ho Chi Minh City, at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre, from 14 –16 August 2...

Suprema’s BioSign Fingerprint Recognition Algorithm embedded in the Samsung Galaxy S24 Series

Suprema, a global pioneer in AI-based security solutions, has announced the supply of the latest version of the under-display ultrasonic fingerprint recognition algorithm, BioSign, to the Samsung Galaxy S24 series supported by the Qualcomm 3D Sonic Sensor Gen 2. Since 2019, starting with the Samsung Galaxy S10, Suprema has continuously incorporated fingerprint recognition algorithms into numerous Galaxy S series, earning recognition for its world-class technological capabilities. BioSign 6.0 v...

iC Consult announces strategic partnership with Transmit Security to elevate cybersecurity and combat fraud

iC Consult, the world’s renowned independent consultancy, systems integrator, and managed services provider for identity-driven cybersecurity is thrilled to announce a ground-breaking partnership with Transmit Security, the pioneering innovator of identity verification and fraud prevention services, including market-pioneering orchestration, phishing-resistant authentication with true passwordless MFA, passkeys and modern customer identity and access management (CIAM). This partnership ma...

Morse Watchmans presents line of electronic key control systems at SECON 2024

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and intelligent inventory management systems, is featuring several of its latest key control systems and solutions at SECON 2024, from March 20-22, 2024, at the KINTEX Exhibition Center in South Korea.  Morse Watchman’s award-winning KeyWatcher® Touch system will be on display and available for demonstration alongside a suite of additional products at booth # A013. Quality key control solutions “As Morse Watchmans expan...

Genetec talks Future of Physical Security at ASIS Europe 2024

Genetec Inc., a global technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, is pleased to announce its plans for ASIS Europe 2024, taking place in Vienna, Austria from 20-22 March, 2024. Genetec can be found on Stand #D4-D5 where it will be showcasing the power and flexibility of its unified physical security software to transform all aspects of physical security and operations. The company will also actively participate in the speaker program...

Discover DoorBird’s latest touchless access control solutions at ISC West 2024

DoorBird will be attending ISC West 2024, the premier security industry event, showcasing its latest innovations in smart doorbell technology. As a global provider of video intercom systems, DoorBird is excited to present their cutting-edge solutions to security professionals and industry experts.  DoorBird invites all attendees to visit booth #9074 to experience firsthand how DoorBird is revolutionising home security and access control. ISC West ISC West is the largest converged securit...

Allied Universal training and development programmes earn top award

In recognition of its best-in-class employee training and development programmes, Allied Universal® has earned a 2024 Training APEX Award from Training Magazine. Award ranking The Training APEX Award is the only awards programme ranking companies that are unsurpassed in harnessing human capital. The ranking is determined by assessing a range of qualitative and quantitative factors, including financial investment in employee development, the scope of development programmes, how c...

TE Connectivity announces intent to change place of incorporation from Switzerland to Ireland

The Board of Directors of TE Connectivity Ltd., a global major in connectors and sensors, has unanimously approved a proposed change of the company's place of incorporation from Switzerland to Ireland. Shareholders will be asked to vote in favour of the proposal at a Special General Meeting of Shareholders in Zurich, Switzerland. If approved, TE expects to implement the change in 2024. TE leadership hub TE Connectivity does not anticipate any material change in its operations or financial res...

TE Connectivity shareholders elect Carol 'John' Davidson as new Board Chairman

Shareholders of TE Connectivity Ltd., a global major in connectors and sensors, elected Carol "John" Davidson as the new Chairman of the Board at the company's March 13 annual general meeting of shareholders. Davidson assumes the Chairman's role from Tom Lynch, who retired from the board after serving as the chairman since 2013. Davidson has served as a member of the board since 2016 and has been the Lead Independent Director of TE since 2022. He has more than 30 years of leadership experience...

IriusRisk announces appointment of new Head of AI

IriusRisk, the industry-pioneering platform for automated threat modelling, has announced the appointment of Jose López Muñoz as its new Head of AI. The appointment represents another key milestone in IriusRisk’s plans to power the development of advanced AI-driven threat modelling solutions, transforming how the company can help its customers design secure software and systems. Prior roles of Jose López Muñoz Jose López Muñoz’s immediate...

Transmit Security and I-Tracing secure customer identities against increasingly significant threats of fraud and attacks

Transmit Security and I-Tracing are joining forces to leverage their complementary skills and expertise in anticipating threats and managing customer identities, thus securing consumers' digital journey, regardless of the digital purchase channel used (e-commerce website or application). “As part of this alliance, I-Tracing has become the official reseller and integrator of Transmit Security solutions in France. We are delighted with our partnership with I-Tracing, a pioneering pure-...

Oxford academics issue warning over use in UK of unregulated AI chatbots in the care sector

The UK’s carers should be cautious of using unregulated AI bots, according to researchers from Oxford University. Study findings A pilot study by academics at the University of Oxford found some care providers had been using generative AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Bard to create care plans for people receiving care. That presents a potential risk to patient confidentiality, according to Dr. Caroline Green, an early career research fellow at the Institute for Ethics in AI at Oxford, w...

Magenta’s Abbey Petkar appointed Executive Chairman of the Small Business Network

The Small Business Network (SBN), a cornerstone in the security industry for the past 14 years, has appointed Abbey Petkar, the Managing Director of Magenta Security Services, as its new Executive Chairman, a change from his previous role of Press Officer. This strategic appointment marks a significant milestone in SBN's mission to foster professionalism, support staff, improve working conditions, enhance sustainability, and drive numerous other positive changes within the security sector. Lon...

Comelit-PAC returns to The Security Event, unveiling the future of integrated security and fire safety

Comelit-PAC is exhibiting at The Security Event 2024 to launch a host of innovative new products, including integrated biometric access control with CCTV, video door entry, and fire safety. On stand 5/F60, Comelit-PAC will debut its brand new video monitors, designed to enable installers to install or upgrade door entry systems, quickly and efficiently using NFC communications and the MyComelit app. Housing Central Visitors will also be among the first to experience Housing Central, a cloud...

OSI Systems, Inc. awarded a $16 million contract to upgrade airport security checkpoint lanes

OSI Systems, Inc. (the ‘Company’ or ‘OSI Systems’) has announced that its Security division has been awarded a $16 million contract by an international airport to enhance its checkpoint security infrastructure. Checkpoint lane upgrade This checkpoint lane upgrade includes supplying advanced 920CT screening systems integrated with automated tray return systems (TRS) lanes to streamline security operations. As part of this award, OSI Systems is also expected to provide mu...

Permiso launches CloudGrappler to help security teams better detect threat actors in their cloud environments

Permiso, a Palo Alto-based identity threat detection and response startup, has announced the launch of CloudGrappler, an open-source tool designed to help security teams quickly detect threat actors in their Azure and AWS environments. The tool built off the foundation of Cado Security’s Cloudgrep project, offers enhanced detection capabilities culled from the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) of modern cloud threat actors like LUCR-3 (Scattered Spider).  Open-source tool...

Arrow Electronics evolves ArrowSphere into digital distribution platform to reduce complexity and accelerate growth in the IT channel

Global technology solutions provider - Arrow Electronics, Inc. (ARW) has announced it has evolved its award-winning ArrowSphere platform into a full-service digital experience for its customers in North America. Based on customer feedback, the expanded ArrowSphere platform provides channel partners and vendors access to Arrow’s services through a single interface. Containing new applications specifically requested by channel partners to help them better serve customers, the platform...

Invicti recognises GuidePoint Security as 2023 North American Partner of the Year

Invicti Security has named GuidePoint Security - the North America region Partner of the Year in its 2023 Channel Partner Awards. Award winners for the Channel Partner Awards recognise Invicti’s top-performing global partners and highlight the immense work done to cultivate a partner programme that delivers best-in-class service and provides exceptional value for customers. Accelerated growth  The prestigious award recognised GuidePoint Security’s impressive 151% year-over-ye...

Break-down of recent updates and threats in C-UAS innovations & technologies impacting the defence space at ACI Congress 2024

Over recent months, global rivals have made rapid progress in the proliferation of VTOL & Fixed Wing platforms and breakthrough technologies being used and integrated into their military strategies and warfare activities. Such escalation in recognition, advancement, and use, has posed a significant threat to U.S. programmes and security, impacting civil and commercial targets alike. With these threats on the doorstep, it is essential to efficiently build out powerful countermeasures against...

Checkmarx study finds 92% of companies experienced a breach due to apps developed in-house

Checkmarx, the pioneer in cloud-native application security, has released the annual Future of AppSec Report, which gives an in-depth look at the current state of application security, future investments, and organisations’ most critical security concerns. The study reveals that 92% of companies surveyed had experienced a breach in the prior year due to vulnerabilities of applications developed in-house. Application security In recent years the responsibility for application security ha...

HID, CERTIFY Health and CTS align to elevate the patient experience powered by facial recognition

HID, the worldwide renowned company in trusted identity solutions has announced a collaborative self-service patient engagement and facial recognition offering designed to enhance healthcare operations and administer an improved patient service at every touchpoint. The technology triad involves: HID: The major company in biometric technology across various use cases and vertical markets  CERTIFY Health: A provider of modernised solutions to optimise patient care and experiences CTS: A...

Darwin Clayton confirmed as major new sponsors of British Security Awards

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has signed award-winning security broker - Darwin Clayton as the new regional and national security personnel sponsor of its major awards scheme for 2024. Lead sponsor Darwin Clayton, BSIA Associate member since 2004 and provider of insurance brokerage for over 100 years, will be the lead sponsor of the Association’s five personnel-based categories.  Aimed at recognising and rewarding security officer services across the United Kingd...

Colt and Versa Networks mark milestone in delivering SD WAN as a Service for global customers

Colt Technology Services, the digital infrastructure company marked a milestone with strategic partner - Versa Networks, the global pioneer in AI/ML-powered Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN), in its commitment to automating and simplifying digital services for global customers, with 1000 Versa SD-WAN services delivered across 55 countries via automation since its launch in April 2023. Versa SD-WAN platform Using Versa SD-WAN platform capabilities, Colt...

HTX, GIE Milipol, and Comexposium launch inaugural Milipol Asia-Pacific & TechX Summit 2024

The inaugural Milipol Asia-Pacific & TechX Summit (MAP-TXS) will take place from 3 to 5 April 2024 at Sands Convention Centre, Singapore. Jointly organised by Singapore’s HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency), GIE Milipol, and Comexposium Singapore, the biennial event comes under the auspices of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Singapore, and the Ministry of the Interior of France. Singapore’s Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law, Mr. K Sh...

NSI-approved companies shine at the 2024 UK OSPAs

The prestigious 2024 UK Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) took place on 22 February 2024 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London, UK, gathering hundreds of representatives from the UK security industry.  The OSPAs, renowned for their recognition and reward of companies, people, and innovation across the security sector, showcased the industry’s remarkable achievements including those of NSI-approved companies, who were once again amongst the winners and finalists, claimi...

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