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Synectics, a pioneer in advanced security and surveillance systems, has launched ‘Synergy DETECT’, part of Synergy’s AI suite, that allows users to select and activate up to 12 AI-driven tools depending on their safety, security, or service-related needs. Safety protocol enforcement PPE Detection is just one of many safety-orientated tools included. It automatically generates alerts when workers appear in the frame without protective helmets or high-visibility vests. Users ca...

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) new cyber chief, Richard Horne, has issued a stark warning about the growing complexity of “widely underestimated” cyber threats. Speaking at the launch of the NCSC’s eighth annual review, Richard Horne, Cyber Security Chief, commented: “What has struck me more forcefully than anything else since taking the helm at the NCSC is the clearly widening gap between the exposure and threat we face, and the defences that are in place to...

Matrix, a pioneering provider of advanced security and telecom solutions, successfully participated in the prestigious Dahej Industrial Expo 2024, held from November 20th to 22nd at GIDC Road, Dahej, Gujarat. The event proved to be an excellent platform for Matrix to highlight its latest advancements in IP video surveillance, access control, time attendance, and telecom solutions, drawing significant attention from industry stakeholders and visitors. Transforming security with innovations At...

Hikvision, a world-pioneering manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, is pleased to introduce three 6 MP cameras in its Value Series, offering customers enhanced clarity, extended range, and affordability. Available at a special promotional discount through December 31, these models—part of Hikvision’s innovative 3-Series lineup—feature AcuSense technology, enabling efficient and pre...

Gunnebo Entrance Control has launched an innovative enhancement to its preventative maintenance offering, as a connected service to maximise equipment uptime, extend asset value, and support more sustainable operations. EntraServe Connect from the global pioneer in entrance control security solutions, enables organisations across high-demand environments, such as offices, stadia, and critical infrastructure sites, to keep their systems performing smoothly with minimal interruption. Gunnebo&rsq...

IT services provider - adesso has been admitted into the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Cloud-14 framework, supporting the UK’s public sector in its journey toward secure, streamlined, and efficient digital transformation. The Cloud-14 framework facilitates access to IT services for government organisations, empowering them to innovate, strengthen data security, and scale services to meet public needs more effectively. Innovative solutions adesso delivers innovative solutions that enhan...

Smiths Detection, a pioneer in threat detection and security screening technologies, and a business of Smiths Group, announces that its state-of-the-art IONSCAN 600 detectors will be tested by the Polish railway, PKP Group. The six-month pilot, the first in Poland, will help develop standards for future anti-terrorism and anti-sabotage systems, strengthening the protection of critical infrastructure. The equipment was loaned by the Directorate General for Home Affairs and Migration (DG HOME) o...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, and RapidDeploy, the pioneering cloud-native solution provider for public safety, announced a strategic industry partnership. The companies will collaborate to provide Emergency Communication Centres (ECCs) and field responders with enriched, real-time critical information to enable faster, more effective emergency responses during g...

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has launched its winter safety campaign, urging people to ‘Stay Safe, Tell Security’. The initiative is aimed at fostering public awareness of shared responsibilities in keeping public spaces safe. Importance of teamwork The online campaign emphasises the importance of teamwork in public safety, encouraging the public, security professionals, and businesses to collaborate by staying vigilant and reporting anything unusual to licenced security...

In 2026, INTERSCHUTZ in Hannover will feature an exciting addition to its program: on June 3 and 4, 2026, around 300 international chief fire officers and strategic pioneers in the fire service will come together at the trade fair for the premiere of the 'FEU Leadership Conference'.  To formalise this collaboration, the FEU and INTERSCHUTZ signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the 56th FEU Council meeting in Limassol, Cyprus, on November 8, 2024. Best practices The FEU is a...

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) mounted a series of coordinated, surprise operations across England to tackle suspected security licence fraud, labour exploitation and immigration offences. SIA investigators launched the day of action on 31 October in partnership with Home Office Immigration Enforcement targeting 11 locations spanning the length and breadth of the country. Section 22 of PSIA Two people were arrested by Home Office Immigration Enforcement (HOIE) officers for ov...

Apricorn, the manufacturer of software-free, 256-bit AES XTS hardware-encrypted USB drives, announces new findings from its annual survey and FoI (Freedom of Information) requests, revealing a concerning disregard for cyber insurance across both public and private sectors. Despite the escalating risks of ransomware, phishing, and insider threats, many organisations, including government entities, remain unprepared for cyber incidents, with inadequate backup strategies and a lack of cyber insura...

Cohesity, a pioneer in AI-powered data security announced the appointment of Vasu Murthy as SVP and Chief Product Officer. Vasu Murthy Murthy is a veteran with over 25 years of experience building enterprise software at scale. He has successfully led software launches at companies ranging from day-zero startups to large, global brands, with strengths in driving rapid growth and managing complex multi-product scaling efforts.  Murthy will bring this vast experience in data protection, sec...

Genetec Inc. (Genetec), a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, will participate in Milipol Qatar 2024. The company will showcase the latest version of its flagship unified security platform Security Centre as well as a range of cloud-ready solutions at the 14th edition of the global exhibition and conference for homeland security and safety. Milipol Qatar 2024 Set to run from October 29 to 31, 2024, at the Doh...

Convergint, a global pioneer in service-based security systems integration, has announced a strategic alliance with Deloitte. This new alliance provides powerful, integrated cyber and physical security services that are designed to help their clients address the evolving risk landscape. The alliance combines Deloitte’s advisory services, market insights, and cyber ecosystem with Convergint’s advanced technology expertise and last-mile service delivery for its customers, which allows...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jordan Andrews as Sales Manager. Jordan Andrews will initially lead domestic sales operations and later expand his responsibilities to oversee the company's global sales efforts. Strengthening market presence "Jordan's appointment represents a significant step forward for Morse Watchmans," said Tim Purpura, Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing at Morse Watchmans...

Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division announced the award of two patents by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for technologies designed to improve incident management and emergency response. The newly patented solutions extend access to security video footage and enable secure data sharing across organisations, empowering public safety agencies, security personnel, and other responders to better protect communities. U.S. Patent No.12,010,389 U.S. Paten...

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a pioneering provider of 3D LiDAR solutions, has solidified a strategic partnership with Florida Drawbridges, Inc. (FDI), a premier operator and maintainer of movable bridges across seven states, with a seven-figure contract. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the integration of Quanergy's cutting-edge 3D LiDAR technology into FDI's bridge monitoring systems, aimed at enhancing safety, reducing accidents, and streamlining operations. To date, more than...

The UK manufacturer of low-latency, high-performance, plug-and-play live video streaming solutions, Vemotion Interactive, has designed the latest version of the Polecam camera to provide fast, ultra-reliable rapid deployment surveillance, in combination with extended Return on Investment (ROI).  Plug-and-play set-up With its fast ‘plug and play’ set-up, the new Polecam provides installers with the ultimate ‘ready-to-go’ deployable camera solution that easily i...

Nutanix, a pioneer in hybrid multicloud computing, announced it has been named as a pioneer in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure, 2024, which Gartner describes as “offerings that deliver cloud-native attributes, which can be deployed and operated where the customer prefers." "Distributed hybrid infrastructure provides the foundation for the deployment of applications in a distributed manner that retains a cloud or cloud-inspired approach. In doing so, it imp...

i-PRO Americas Inc. (formerly Panasonic Security), a global pioneer in professional security solutions for security and public safety announced that it has been awarded a new procurement contract by the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association (VSA). This contract offers government agencies across Virginia and the United States efficient access to i-PRO’s advanced security products and services through a competitively bid, cooperative purchasing programme. Access to i-pro portfolio The agre...

OmniIndex, the confidential data experts, and a participant in Google Cloud’s web3 Startup programme announced its web3 data platform PostgresBC is available on Google Cloud Marketplace, providing customers with the ability to extract actionable insights from their most sensitive data without compromising security or privacy. Google Cloud Marketplace Google Cloud Marketplace lets users quickly deploy functional software packages that run on Google Cloud.  Google Cloud Marketplace a...

The PSIA had another impressive and compelling demonstration of its PKOC spec at GSX 2024. Some of the major lock and physical access control (PACS) vendors were able to see PKOC in action, with commercially available readers, cards, and apps all relying on the open specification, showing seamless interoperability.  PKOC product lines “It was gratifying to see all of the hard work of the PKOC technical committee come together at the demonstration at GSX 2024,” said David Bunz...

Axis Communications, a pioneer in network video, has announced it has achieved SOC 2® (System and Organisation Controls) Type 1 attestation for the cloud-based solutions Axis Cloud Connect platform and AXIS Device Manager Extend. The SOC 2 audit, performed by an independent third-party auditor, verifies that Axis has implemented robust security controls and practices that meet the stringent criteria set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Design of the s...

Securitas, the intelligent security solutions partner with world-leading technology and expertise, has joined the European Commission’s AI Pact, to reinforce its commitment to the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI). AI Pact The AI Pact is a voluntary framework to prepare for compliance with the European Union’s AI Act, which regulates the use of AI systems based on their potential risk. The AI Act came into force in August 2024 and will be implemented in s...

RGB Spectrum®, an industry pioneer in mission-critical video for real-time decision support, announces that the New Iberia Police Department (NIPD) is enhancing public safety with a new, cutting-edge real-time crime centre (RTCC). The facility is designed to provide a comprehensive view of citywide activities. At the core of the RTCC is RGB Spectrum’s Zio® W4000 video wall processor. The feature-rich Zio W4000 supports 4K 60Hz resolution end-to-end and accommodates a mix of local...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a pioneering global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced that its industry-pioneering under-vehicle and under-train surveillance solutions were recently tested by several New York regional transit agencies as part of an initiative designed to improve climate resilience across regional transit infrastructure.  The program, dubbed the “Transit Tech Lab,” is a public-private partnership created by the Metropolit...

i-PRO Americas Inc. (formerly Panasonic Security), a global pioneer in professional security solutions for security and public safety, announced that it has been awarded the NPPGov contract RFP#2350 for Facility Security Systems by the League of Oregon Cities. This contract provides public sector customers across the U.S. with simplified access to i-PRO’s advanced security products and services. i-PRO’s authorised resellers This competitively bid contract allows government entitie...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed Brett Feddersen – vice president of strategy and government affairs at D-Fend Solutions – as chair of the SIA Counter-UAS Working Group. Many facilities are limited in their ability to establish counter-uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) given the myriad of regulatory nuances and lack of a clear national framework for addressing the topic. UAS National Action Plan SIA Counter-UAS Working Group was created in 2023 to...

They are excited to announce that RapidSOS is officially integrated with Apple Emergency SOS Live Video, now available with the release of iOS 18! Emergency SOS Live Video allows those in need to share streaming video and recorded media during emergency calls. During an emergency call, participating emergency dispatchers can send a request to share live video or photos over a secure connection, making it quicker and easier to provide urgent assistance. Emergency SOS Live Video ECC telecommuni...