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StratorSoft, a pioneering provider of custom data engineering and software solutions tailored to the unique needs of the physical security domain, is pleased to announce an integration with Domo, a data experience platform innovator. This strategic collaboration establishes StratorSoft as both a reseller and app publisher on the Domo platform, aiming to revolutionise the way the physical security industry accesses and analyses data.   Data analytics platform In an era where data-driven...

RealWear, the pioneer of industrial extended reality (XR) wearables, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Chris Parkinson as RealWear’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). HMT-1® flagship headset Dr. Parkinson, Co-Founder, and former CTO of RealWear®, is the visionary mind behind the HMT-1® flagship headset that started the RealWear story in 2016. The HMT-1 was RealWear’s first industrial head-mounted tablet computer on the market and catapulted RealWear into the s...

DigiCert announced the expansion of its certificate management platform, DigiCert Trust Lifecycle Manager, to provide full lifecycle support for multiple CAs including Microsoft CA and AWS Private CA, as well as integration with ServiceNow to support existing IT service workflows.  Trust Lifecycle Manager additionally supports enrollment to a broad range of Microsoft and AWS technologies, providing organisations with a unified approach to managing the public and private trust for use cases...

At GSX 2023 in booth #3315, Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, will showcase innovative technology that simplifies the path to unification. As organisations continue to seek systems that streamline their security and operations, Genetec will highlight unified solutions that are easy to deploy, use, and maintain. Unified solutions Genetec Web App: GSX attendees can discover the recently-announced Genete...

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a provider of 3D LiDAR solutions, is charting a new course in the enterprise physical security marketplace with the unveiling of a new business model and value proposition that reflects the vision of company CEO, Enzo Signore. Intelligent, accurate, and proactive “Quanergy was founded on the belief that security needs to be more intelligent, more accurate, and more proactive to serve its purpose in today’s dynamic environments,” said Signore. &ldquo...

EMVCo has released security requirements to support the development of multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions capable of preventing or detecting attacks that could compromise the security of payment authentication. The "multi-factor authentication solutions for payments security requirements" document is publicly available from the EMVCo website.  MFA is an authentication method that requires the payee to provide two or more factors to confirm their identity. There are three types of...

Mr. Ganesh Jivani, CEO of Matrix Comsec, was conferred with the 'Industry Stalwart' Award at the GESIA's sixth edition of the annually held Digital Management Conclave held on 5th August 2023 at Hyatt Place, Vadodara.  This award has been instituted to recognise and felicitate stalwarts who adopted ICT in their businesses as an intrinsic part of their growth and their contribution to the IT industry. Telecom and physical security On winning this prestigious award, Ganesh Jivani, Chief Ex...

IPVideo Corporation is excited to announce the integration of its award-winning HALO Smart Sensor with Vicon’s Valerus Enterprise Video Management System (VMS). HALO Smart sensor-VMS integration The HALO Smart sensor operates without audio or video recording to detect and monitor vaping, THC, chemicals, air quality, and sound abnormalities like gunshots, and the device will notify facility personnel of abnormal ranges or levels. This collaboration enables dealers and clients to monitor...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, and AEGIX Global, a Utah-based provider of industry-pioneering safety and personal protection resources, technology, equipment, and training announced that the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) had granted AEGIX a $3 million contract to distribute ZeroEyes’ AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness platform to Utah scho...

Hanwha Vision is pleased to announce that it has been authorised by the CVE Programme as a CVE® Numbering Authority (CNA). In a demonstration of its commitment to best practice in cybersecurity, authorisation as a CNA allows Hanwha Vision to identify, define, and catalogue publicly reported cybersecurity vulnerabilities for the benefit of users, partners and the wider information technology (IT) and cybersecurity communities. CVE® programme The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CV...

Veridas, a Spanish technology company specialising in digital identity biometrics, announced that it has received LenelS2 factory certification and joined the LenelS2 OpenAccess Alliance Programme (OAAP). Veridas Facial Biometrics Access Control interfaces with the OnGuard® access control system to provide an improved customer access and visitor management experience through the touchless and seamless entry. Interface of Veridas  The interface of Veridas will provide end users with a...

Vonahi Security (Vonahi), a Kaseya company and pioneer in automating network penetration testing is proud to announce that its flagship product, vPenTest, has achieved SOC 2 Type II certification. This prestigious certification validates Vonahi Security's commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security and reliability for its users. SOC 2 Type II certification SOC 2 Type II certification is awarded to organisations that demonstrate the implementation of rigorous controls and proce...

MOBOTIX announces that their MOBOTIX 7 cameras have passed US NEMA 4X tests. This certifies that MOBOTIX 7 Series is rated for use in harsh environments. The U.S. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) 4X is one of the highest ratings for outdoor equipment. The MOBOTIX 7 Series cameras meet all criteria set forth by NEMA 4X standards and are designed to withstand dust, water spray, snow, ice, and extreme temperatures without compromising performance or reliability. MOBOTIX 7 Ser...

Edgio, the platform of choice for speed, security, and simplicity at the edge announced the availability of its new API Security solution that uses machine learning (ML) to discover and protect enterprise Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) from evolving threats. Reduces API-specific attacks The latest addition to Edgio’s Security platform reduces the risk of API-specific attacks and through simple integration with developer workflows enables strong application performance and acce...

For over three decades, Matrix has earned acclaim as a pioneering player in the global telecom and security sectors. Its comprehensive range of products for telecom, video surveillance, access control, and time attendance serves organisations of all sizes with complete communication and security solutions. Driven by its customer-centric approach, Matrix develops top-of-the-line technology solutions using in-house research, design, and development, with nearly 40% of its employees dedicated to R...

As a pioneering security technology provider, Hanwha Vision partners with innovative vendors to deliver intelligent video solutions. One such vendor is a2 Technology, which focuses on smart city solutions that create safer and more prosperous spaces for citizens to live, work, and play.  Here, Murat Mutlu, Management Partner at a2 Technology, shares more about the work Hanwha Vision and a2 Technology are doing together. Can you tell us about a2 Technology and the vision behind it? a2 Te...

Mayflex, the distributor of converged IP solutions, is now distributing Secure Logiq, the experts in specialised servers for the IP surveillance market. Secure Logiq workstations and servers are built from the ground up to provide the fastest performance with up to 4000 Mbps, the biggest storage of over 1 petabyte in a single 4U server, the most resilience with up to RAID60 and the best value and specifically designed for the complexities of IP video surveillance. Secure Logiq products ...

The Electronic Security Association, ESA is pleased to announce Kevin Stone, COO and Executive Vice President of Doyle Security Systems in Rochester, New York, as the Association’s Chairman-Elect for 2023-2024. As the association’s current Chairman, John Loud, finishes his term. Kevin will serve as Chairman-Elect from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.  Drive for excellence “The future of a thriving ESA depends on a pioneer who can help drive excellence and embrace ou...

Securitas Technology Corporation (formerly Securitas Electronic Security, Inc.) announced the one-year anniversary of the STANLEY Security and STANLEY Healthcare acquisition, which serves as a significant milestone in its transformation journey towards technology-based solutions and its ambition to be an outstanding global security and safety partner that helps make the world a safer place. The combined offerings and global footprint of these two powerhouse organisations has solidified its expe...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer - TDSi announces a price reduction on a selection of its best-selling GARDiS access control units and readers. Driven by recent improvements in TDSi’s supply chain, the price reductions are designed to help and support installers and end users in a challenging economic climate. TDSi's Price List for 2023 John Davies, Managing Director at TDSi commented, “When we launched our Price List for 2023 at the tail end of last year, it re...

RAH Infotech, India’s renowned value-added distributor and solutions provider of technology products and digital transformation solutions and services, announced their association with Videonetics, a market provider of ingenious solutions with the world's first AI- & DL-powered unified video management platform. RAH Infotech understands the need to tap into distinctive technologies and solutions based on market needs. With this understanding of the demand for technologies that help wi...

Matrix, a prominent player in the security and telecom industry, left a lasting impression at the highly anticipated Semicon India 2023 event, hosted in Gandhinagar. Matrix, as a manufacturer of electronic devices with semiconductors as their major components, saw the Semicon India 2023 event as the perfect opportunity to showcase its cutting-edge security and telecom solutions. The event provided a unique platform for industry providers, researchers, and enthusiasts to collaborate, exchange id...

Richard Suls, Security & Risk Management Consultant, WithSecure, “As a security researcher focused on cybersecurity and the protection of sensitive data, I believe that the SEC's decision to require publicly traded companies to disclose cyber attacks within 4 days of identifying a "material" impact on their finances is a significant step in the right direction. This rule change represents a major shift in how cyber breaches are handled and disclosed, and it has several potential benefi...

As part of its Pan-European expansion plan, Integrity360 has acquired major European PCI QSA (Payment Card Industry Qualified Security Assessor) and cyber security services company Advantio. Pan-European expansion The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition will enable Integrity360 to expand further into continental Europe and provides an additional cyber services practice focused on PCI compliance complementing Integrity360’s existing service practices which includ...

Tek Experts, a global provider of technical talent solutions, has recently announced plans to open a new Security Operations Centre (SOC) under its cybersecurity business, Cytek in Victoria Island, Lagos. AI-enabled Sentinel platform Backed by Microsoft’s industry-pioneering, AI-enabled Sentinel platform, the SOC will deliver a full suite of cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions, providing round-the-clock protection for government entities and businesses with operations in Nigeria and Wes...

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...

Sophos, a global pioneer in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, released a new sectoral survey report, “The State of Ransomware in Education 2023,” which found that education reported the highest rate of ransomware attacks in 2022. Over the past year, 79% of higher educational organisations surveyed reported being hit by ransomware, while 80% of lower educational organisations surveyed were targeted, an increase from 64% and 56% in 2021, respectively. Rates of ran...

The recent MOVEit hack, which has affected over 100 organisations including the University of Manchester, BBC News and British Airways, has demonstrated that further investment in comprehensive security systems should be a priority for organisations of all sizes. This should focus not just on addressing common vulnerabilities, but on identifying unsecured endpoints which can act as a point of access for cybercriminals, such as office printers and scanners. This is according to Kyocera. Nationa...

Having been founded thirty years ago, Matrix has achieved global recognition in the Telecom and Security sectors. Catering to organisations of all sizes, Matrix offers comprehensive solutions encompassing Telecom, Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Time-Attendance, addressing their diverse communication and security requirements.  Technology-driven solutions Matrix's primary focus lies in delivering technology-driven solutions that prioritise customer satisfaction, achieved through t...

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...