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Qognify, a provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions announced the appointment of Brian Laurienzo as its Director of Transportation, Americas. Qognify VMS Qognify provides physical security software solutions to national rail operators and infrastructure owners, international airports, and mass transit systems around the world. Recently, Qognify launched a new solution – Qognify VMS. This next-generation video management system enables transportation organisations t...

At its annual Security Summit, DigiCert, Inc., the provider of digital trust, along with top security industry pundits, addressed the role of digital trust in enabling individuals and businesses to successfully operate in a connected world challenged by growing cybersecurity threats. The company outlined its vision for cybersecurity and how it will evolve as digital transformation continues to expand the surface area of where and how the world engages online. Securing digital footprint &...

SureView Systems, the globally renowned open response platform provider for security operations teams and ShotSpotter, a global company in precision policing technology solutions that enable law enforcement to more effectively respond to, investigate and deter crime, have announced the integration of their intelligence-based flagship technologies. The integration of ShotSpotter’s gunshot detection system with SureView’s Next-Generation PSIM, (Physical Security Information Management...

SMP Robotics is pleased to introduce a new partner to the US market, Team 1ST Technologies LLC. The company is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. Team 1ST Technologies LLC has a staff of specialists who provide support for the operation of autonomous mobile robots. The company’s operators carry out round-the-clock, remote monitoring of robots. SMP Robotics - Team 1ST Technologies partnership Team 1ST Technologies LLC has been operating in the US market for many years now Such a s...

Matrix Comsec (Matrix), the globally renowned company in Security and Telecom solutions for modern businesses and enterprises, has announced that it has bagged the Time2Leap Award for Research & Development, for designing and manufacturing its Face Recognition device, at the MSME Investor, Export & Innovation Summit, organised by Summentor Pro Sales & Marketing Consultants. The 2nd edition of the MSME Investor, Export & Innovation Summit was held on April 20, 2022, in New Delhi,...

In an interview for the Podcast of the Italian Mission to the United Nations (UN) ‘Voices from the Glass Palace’, Renata Mele, the Sustainability Senior Vice President at Leonardo, explained why the company, among the world leaders in Aerospace, Defence and Security, is one of the spearheads of the Global Compact Network Italy and the UN Global Compact. Global Compact, UN’s sustainability initiative Global Compact, this is the name of the United Nations corporate sustainabili...

Dallmeier, a renowned German manufacturer of video solutions for casinos, is sponsor of the European Dealer Championship 2022 (16 to 18 May 2022, Casino de Monte-Carlo, Monaco). With Dallmeier’s cameras and recording systems, as well as the ‘Casino Operating System’ HEMISPHERE SeMSy, casino operators can integrate, process and present data from different systems, and thereby improve their security and business processes. The European Dealer Championship offers the best croupi...

The US events market is to benefit from the exacting standards of UK crowd safety and security, following the establishment of UK specialist, Crowdguard, in the United States of America (USA). An industry-renowned event safety and security specialist in the United Kingdom (UK), Crowdguard, has garnered an enviable reputation for providing an end-to-end service for event organisers, venues and those responsible for public realm environments. Crowdguard enters US market The company combines det...

“Every employer’s fundamental responsibility to their employees is to eliminate risks to health and safety, for every worker, including those who work alone,” advises Matt Smitheman, Senior Solutions Consultant, at Interface Security Systems, a managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises. Occupational risks As retailers continue to adapt their business models, many are...

The STEM Olympics, a series of digital inter-school challenges, training sessions, and play-off rounds as part of Leonardo’s STEMLab project concluded with the victory of class 3A from istituto omnicomprensivo Leonardo da Vinci in Acquapendente (the VT), with their teacher Valentina Danesi. In second place came 3C IET of I.I.S.S. Del Prete – Falcone in Sava (TA), under teacher Marco Ingrosso. Third on the podium was class 2...

The scope of surveillance has moved beyond its traditional purpose. Surveillance is no longer just about managing the threat; it is about increasing productivity, managing connected spaces, and deriving insights from the business. Simultaneously, the cost of surveillance is increasing day by day. Not just organisations but also public authorities need surveillance devices to control public spaces that are heavily crowded. To solve these surveillance backdrops, Matrix offers its Pan-Tilt- and Zo...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has expressed its support for and feedback on S. 1260, the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA), and H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act. SIA’s letter comes ahead of a US Senate and House of Representatives conference to reconcile the differences between the two pieces of bipartisan legislation, both of which will bolster U.S. leadership in developing and adopting innovative emerging technologies, in order for domestic companies to remain glo...

Alcatraz AI., a pioneer in physical security AI technologies, announced they will be showcasing autonomous access control technology at IFSEC International 2022 (BoothIF2605). Alcatraz AI has redefined secure access control delivering intelligence at the door to make users face their credentials.   The Alcatraz AI Rock, a touchless biometric device, utilises facial authentication to grant highly secure and frictionless entry to modernise and improve access control systems. The security...

From Wall Street to Main Street, business owners are starting to prepare and look toward the future as the pandemic turns endemic. Businesses across the United States are welcoming employees and visitors back into their restaurants, storefronts, and offices. But, a new challenge persists, staffing shortages. As many businesses struggle to hire, they also need to focus on how to retain and keep their current staff safe and healthy. So, what can be done? It’s more important than ever th...

Zenitel, a pioneer of intelligent and interoperable communication solutions, announces that Detrick Ellis has been named Northwestern US Regional Sales Leader in its Americas Onshore Business Unit. Detrick Ellis has been with Zenitel since 2012 as a Field Sales Engineer and Systems Engineer. His role has included assisting Zenitel customers and partners with technical questions, conducting technical training, and supporting the Americas sales team. VP's comments “At Zenitel, career aspi...

ADT believes data is the fuel-making smart home security systems safer, smarter, and more helpful for the customers. Data will unlock next-generation features such as ambient, or always-on, security, for example, and data already enables the smarts in thermostats that maintain comfortable temperatures while reducing unnecessary energy use when nobody is home. Private and secure data The ability to offer these types of services requires customers to trust ADT to keep their data private and secu...

Globally renowned access control manufacturer, Inner Range has unveiled a raft of new enhancements for its flagship intelligent access and security system, Integriti. Software Version 22, which is now available to new and existing customers, includes the ability to directly integrate with biometric readers and manage mobile credentials in bulk. It also includes a brand new API, allowing developers access to a free development platform to create new integrations for Integriti clients. Improveme...

The use of CCTV surveillance in business is proliferating. According to a recent report assessing the growth and trends in video surveillance, the market was valued at £40 billion in 2020 but is expected to reach more than £68 billion by 2026. This growth is largely due to the increasing need for physical security and the greater adoption of cloud-based services for centralising data.  A key consideration for businesses running CCTV systems is the increasing potential of unlock...

Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton officially opened the new 500-staff capacity HID Global Centre of Excellence in Galway city. This new, state-of-the-art facility will increase efficiencies across HID’s EMEA business activities and give HID the capacity to triple its current headcount in Galway over the next three-to-five years. HID currently employs 250 people in Ireland, and that number is expected to reach 300 by year-end. Physical and digital access HID, a pioneer in trusted ide...

Last week, a virtual open day was held to present the results of research into enabling the safe integration of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) in controlled airspace (PJ.13, Solution #117). The research is part of the activities of the SESAR/Horizon 2020 project, ERICA. ‘Remotely Piloted Aircraft’ (RPA) ‘Remotely Piloted Aircraft’ (RPA) is a specific set of unmanned aircraft, which is remotely operated by a pilot in a control station, hence the term - ‘R...

Allied Universal, the world’s renowned corporate services company, has announced its continued commitment to preventing human trafficking, by partnering with The Teen Project - a non-profit organisation that is dedicated to providing healing and hope to young women, who have survived human trafficking and homelessness. Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud or coercion to receive involuntary labour or services. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Unit...

Rapid7, Inc., a provider of security analytics and automation announced the release of its latest Vulnerability Intelligence Report examining the 50 most notable security vulnerabilities and high-impact cyber attacks in 2021. On any given day, security professionals must prioritise and address viable threats from an overwhelming number of reported vulnerabilities. Understanding security threats Rapid7 researchers analyse thousands of vulnerabilities each year to understand root causes, dispel...

DigiCert, Inc., the global provider of TLS/SSL, IoT , and other PKI solutions, has named Christophe Bodin the company’s Chief Revenue Officer. Bodin brings a successful track record of scaling revenue and accelerating go-to-market strategies as DigiCert moves into its next phase of growth and expansion. DigiCert is backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”), Crosspoint Capital Partners, and TA Associates.  Digital solutions&n...

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI), the UK’s UKAS accredited certification body for the security and fire safety sectors, and IFSEC International, Europe’s security event, are joining forces on 17 May to offer NSI approved companies exclusive ‘Boardroom Talks’ at IFSEC International taking place at ExCeL, London. Boardroom Talks agenda The ‘Boardroom Talks’ agenda has been curated specifically for senior leaders of NSI approved companies, covering two...

Matrix Comsec, the globally renowned manufacturer and provider of Security and Telecom solutions, is participating in The Security Event 2022, which is being held at the National Exhibition Centre – NEC Birmingham, in Birmingham, United Kingdom (UK), from April 5 to April 7, 2022. Matrix will be showcasing its video surveillance and people mobility management solutions at The Security Event 2022 exhibition in Birmingham, UK. People mobility solutions Matrix looks at providing security i...

G4S Secure Solutions UK, an Allied Universal company and globally renowned provider of security services, has announced the acquisition of T.S.S (Total Security Services), strengthening its position as a major UK provider of security services, with industry renowned talent, expertise and market coverage. G4S and T.S.S (Total Security Services) both have long and deep experience in security and strong corporate values that complement each other. They also share a central focus on providing servi...

Resideo Technologies Inc. announced new capabilities for its security and home automation solutions at ISC West 2022 (exhibitor stand #16025). During the annual industry event, the company will spend valuable time with customers and supplier partners and will highlight the latest technologies and offerings. Safe and secure home security systems "Resideo is a pioneer in the home security and life-safety industry, and we continue to develop our next wave of connected home technology to help home...

OPTEX’s UK team will be exhibiting at The Security Event in Birmingham to showcase a range of solutions for creating an effective multi-layered security system, as well as demonstrating how its award-winning Intelligent Visual Monitoring solution can play an integral role in protecting residential and commercial premises. Sensors, perimeter security systems The team will be on-stand to explain how different technologies can be utilised to provide highly accurate and highly reliable...

RightCrowd, a supplier of integrated safety, security, and compliance solutions, announces the launch of RightCrowd Access Analytics at ISC West in 2022, booth #31049. This first-of-its-kind innovation in physical security adapts cyber security technology and capability to the needs of physical security teams. With extremely fast time to value, RightCrowd Access Analytics instantly identifies people with inappropriate access to security systems, buildings, facilities, and critical areas. Map,...

Dortronics Systems Inc., a globally renowned company in off-the-shelf and customised door control solutions, is displaying a comprehensive range of door control products at ISC West 2022 event (at booth #2036). Designed and manufactured at the company’s headquarters in Sag Harbor, New York, Dortronics provides the unique ability to deliver the customised solutions and products that system installers need, with quick delivery times or off-the-shelf on moment’s notice. Specialised do...