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NTT Security strengths UK team with the appointment of cyber defence expert Azeem Aleem

NTT Security, the specialised security company of NTT Group, has strengthened its UK management team with the appointment of Azeem Aleem to the position of Vice President Consulting and Head of its UK & Ireland (UK&I) business. Azeem is a highly respected cybersecurity specialist and joins following a six-year tenure at RSA Security, where most recently he held the role of Global Director and Head of its Worldwide Advanced Cyber Defense (ACD) Practice. Experienced cybersecurity expert...

Axis, Citilog and Genetec showcase innovative traffic management solutions at ITS World Congress 2018

Axis Communications, Citilog and Genetec converge at ITS World Congress 2018 to showcase best-of-breed technology that is making roads safer, smarter and more sustainable Axis Communications, the market provider of network video technology, will be showcasing alongside Citilog and Genetec a best-of-breed traffic management solution to help ease congestion and identify traffic collisions in real-time at ITS World Congress 2018. The event, which takes place Copenhagen, is one of the most importan...

Genetec appoints Normen Wollmann as Country Manager for DACH region

Genetec Inc., global technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions has announced that Mr. Normen Wollmann will join the company as Country Manager for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH region), effective October 1st, 2018. Before joining Genetec, Normen served as chief executive officer (CEO) at ela-soft GmbH, a Berlin-based developer of security, building and communication systems. He has also held senior sales positions at Siemens...

IHS Markit analysis predict increase in revenue from mission critical LTE ecosystem

Analysis from IHS Markit shows revenues generated by the mission critical LTE ecosystem are set to increase across all major sectors to 2021. Leading the way is the utilities market, with 120% growth, followed by public safety, where revenues are set to double. Transport is predicted to see growth of 80%, just beating the 75% increase expected from the industrial sector. Catalysed by TCCA, mission critical communications features and services have been a key priority of 3GPP in recent years Th...

ADT extends cybersecurity expertise with new Digital Security products & services

ADT Inc., a provider of security and automation solutions for homes and businesses, announced Digital Security by ADT, a new cybersecurity service that will offer peace of mind at home and on-the-go by helping protect a customer’s personal identity, digital data, home network and financial information. Identity Protection will be exclusively available on ADT’s enhanced e-Commerce platform, providing convenience and clarity for customers to shop for their security needs when and how t...

Synectics explains the advantages of using connected technologies to improve transport security at InnoTrans 2018

Three technology advancements are set to transform the transport industry ‒ command and control technology, connectivity, and the cloud. The combination of these will enable operators to support the growing demand for safer, and more connected, passenger journeys. According to Synectics, capitalising on the opportunity that new technology presents will help transport operators improve safety, security, and service efficiency, while also supporting the transition to seamless, multi-modal passeng...

Steelway Fensecure’s Palisade Fencing offers a strong physical barrier for efficient perimeter protection

Steelway Fensecure’s palisade fencing offers a strong visual deterrent to possible trespassers. Its sturdy construction creates a strong physical barrier that is tough to break down. The lack of footholds and with sharp edges they are hard to climb. This style of fencing also offers relatively low maintenance. An array of applications can benefit from palisade fencing including local authorities, education facilities, sports departments, theme parks and caravan parks. Steelway Fensecure&rs...

Genetec unveils Security Essen 2018 show lineup

Genetec Inc., global manufacturer of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced its show lineup for Security Essen 2018. In its 21st year of delivering global innovation for physical IP security, Genetec will demonstrate Security Center, its scalable, open-architecture security platform that unifies video surveillance, access control, automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), communications, and analytics. Genetec will also feature its family of...

Ping Identity publishes industry trends and findings from CISO Advisory Council meeting

Ping Identity, the pioneer in Identity Defined Security, announced findings from its most recent CISO Advisory Council meeting. The Council is aimed at better understanding the challenges and opportunities impacting the modern CISO. Members have access to strategic guidance and support as they develop and grow their enterprise-wide security initiatives. This includes leveraging valuable insights and best practices related to infosecurity, privacy and compliance. Members of the 2018 council repr...

SBN applauds SIA plans for overhaul of its licensing and Approved Contractor Scheme

Following a parliamentary review, the SIA has recommended a systematic and transformational approach to its regulations - a result supported by the Small Business Network (SBN), which is a security industry body made up of leading private security firms. SIA licensing After long advocating for industry-wide, mandatory SIA licensing as well as an overhaul of the current Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS), the SBN is delighted to see progress on both fronts. They vehemently believe buyers of secur...

Hytera supports rescue operations following Indonesia's Lombok earthquake

A magnitude-6.9 earthquake hit the Indonesian islands of Lombok and Bali at around 6.45pm on August 5, 2018, with more than 90 people dead and hundreds more injured. The immediate focus is search, rescue and meeting the basic needs of people affected by the earthquake. To help improve collaboration efficiency in the search, rescue and evacuation, Hytera donated communications equipment in the first minute to Palang Merah Indonesia (PMI), the Indonesian Red Cross. Mobile communications support...

Hikvision and Dahua respond to U.S. government ban

Two giant video surveillance companies have responded to a United States government ban on use of their products included in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Both Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company and Dahua Technology Company are mentioned by name in a section buried in the giant military reauthorisation bill. A ban on use of their products will take effect “not later than one year after” the law is enacted. Response from the manufacturers Hikvision&r...

Cyber Security Summit to be co-located with Global Security Exchange 2018

ASIS International, global association of security management professionals, announced that Cyber Security Summit will co-locate with Global Security Exchange (GSX), expanding the depth of cyber education in the blockbuster GSX conference program. In the first year of its rebrand following a 63-year history as the ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits, GSX—the security industry’s flagship event—is expected to attract more than 20,000 operational and cyber security professionals and...

IHS Markit reports global cost-optimised digital technology revenue exceeded $1 billion for the first time in 2017

Cost-optimised digital technologies are the fastest-growing digital licensed mobile radio (LMR) technology, as global LMR users migrate to digital.  Deployments of cost-optimised digital technologies increased by 16 percent in 2017, reaching more than $1 billion in revenue, compared to an average of 7 percent growth for the overall LMR market. More than 3 million users adopted cost-optimised digital technologies for the first time in 2017, and the installed base of these types of soluti...

CNL Software announces IPSecurityCenter V5.7 upgrade to PSIM system software

CNL Software, a provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) system software, is pleased to announce the release of IPSecurityCenter V5.7. The release includes many feature enhancements that increase performance and reduce operational response times in large-scale, multi-sited and mission critical deployments of IPSecurityCenter. These improvements also benefit those in the transportation, corporate security and public safety markets.  With over a decade of development IPSec...

SIA GovSummit 2018 tackles cyber, drone & physical security issues affecting private, public & government organisations

Leaders in the security industry, government and technology gathered on June 27-28 in Washington, D.C., as the Security Industry Association (SIA) hosted its 2018 GovSummit. Each year, SIA GovSummit offers top-quality information sharing and education on security topics affecting federal, state and local agencies. This year’s summit tackled key security and policy issues like moving security services to the cloud, the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning for surveillance and...

LILIN introduces outdoor weather-resistant MR652 2MP turret IP camera

LILIN Americas announced the MR652 2MP outdoor IP camera. Housed in an IP66-rated casing, this cost-effective fixed lens camera is ideal for use in exposed outdoor locations that require 24/7 monitoring such as parking lots, public spaces and convenience stores. The MR652 is a high definition professional surveillance and security solution featuring a turret-style design - a first for LILIN - that achieves the same quality imagery of a dome camera, but without the IR bounce caused by the glass h...

Exploring capabilities of artificial intelligence in security solutions at the East -West International Security Conference

Attending the 37th East -West International Security Conference organised by Capricorn Conferences and Exhibitions on 4th and 5th June 2018 at the Lisbon Marriott Hotel, Portugal, were delegates representing private and public sector organisations from the Russian Federation and Ukraine. Addressing the delegates at the opening ceremony, conference Co-Chairman, Patrick Somerville QPM, welcomed the delegates to the conference for an intensive two days of presentations and discussions on a wide ra...

GPST 2018 will showcase smart city technology and public safety in the Chinese security sector

Running into its 11th edition, this year’s Guangzhou Public Security Technology (GPST) show will officially open its doors from 9 – 12 June at the China Import and Export Fair Complex. Taking place alongside Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology, the two fairs will welcome over 220 manufacturers and solution providers across 15,000 sqm of floor space over the coming four days. Amidst growing optimism surrounding the prospects for China’s booming smart city sector, the...

VIVOTEK recognised by Genetec Inc. as Platinum Technology Partner

VIVOTEK, global IP surveillance provider, is delighted to announce it has received the Platinum Technology Partner acknowledgement from Genetec Inc., international technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions. Among all of Genetec’s global partners, only six solution providers were recognised for their proven and trusted relationship in both product capabilities and business development. VIVOTEK-Genetec integration Highlighting t...

Dahua Technology headquarters visited by a delegation of Hungarian police to discuss further cooperation

Dahua top management received the visit of a Delegation of Hungarian Police to Dahua Technology headquarters. In addition to exchanging ideas on previous cooperation, the distinguished customers obtained deeper understanding of Dahua Technology’s products and solutions, and discussed potential cooperation in the future with Dahua top management. The delegation of Hungarian Police consists of 5 senior representatives of the Hungarian police, including Deputy Senior Commissioner of the Hung...

IDEMIA appoints Donnie Scott as Senior VP of Public Security for identity and security

IDEMIA, the global leader in Augmented Identity, has announced the appointment of Donnie Scott as Senior Vice President of Public Security for its identity & security business in North America. Before joining IDEMIA, Mr. Scott served as Director of National Security Business Development for DXC Technology, global independent, comprehensive IT services company. He was responsible for DXC’s national security clients across the U.S. Public Sector, including the pursuit of new business a...

Teleste Corporation unveils S-AWARE smart security platform at Securex 2018

Teleste Corporation will launch a new solution for situational awareness and incident management at Securex 2018 in Poland. The solution, called S-AWARE, has been designed to expand the scope of traditional security and operations control systems by harnessing them with a new layer of data analytics and intelligence. The solution provides operating personnel with a powerful tool to sharpen their decision-making process by taking advantage of versatile types of data from a variety of sources.&nb...

Oncam launches Evolution 180 outdoor camera with 180-degree panoramic viewing range

Oncam, global provider of 360-degree video capture and business intelligence technology, has announced the availability of the Evolution 180 outdoor model to its 180-degree camera portfolio, adding to the indoor version introduced earlier this year. The technology builds upon the experience and heritage of the company's 360-degree video and intelligence solutions to meet the needs of customers in a variety of markets that require an outdoor-ready wall-mounted camera with Panoramic+ views from a...

STANLEY Security collaborates with Shooter Detection Systems to install and service gunshot detection solutions

STANLEY Security, global manufacturer and integrator of comprehensive security solutions for a wide range of industries, has announced a partnership with Shooter Detection Systems LLC (SDS), major gunshot detection solutions provider. As an authorised dealer, STANLEY Security is now certified to sell, install and service SDS products and services.  SDS’s Guardian Indoor Active Shooter Detection System combines acoustic gunshot identification software with infrared gunfire flash detec...

Send For Help ranks in Financial Times ‘FT1000’ list of Europe’s fastest growing companies

Send For Help — a lone worker protection firm in the world which provides 24/7 emergency response via personal safety alarms — has been included in this year's prestigious Financial Times ‘FT1000’ list of Europe’s fastest growing companies. The list comprises of the top 1000 companies in 31 countries across Europe that have achieved the highest percentage growth in revenues between 2013 and 2016. Send For Help was ranked 625th on the list — one of just 158 o...

Panasonic to exhibit end-to-end security and evidence management solutions at ISC West 2018

Panasonic System Solutions Company of North America will showcase its latest innovations and a diversified technology portfolio of end-to-end security and evidence management solutions at ISC West 2018 Booth 10037, April 11-13, at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas. Expanding upon the broad collection of fixed, mobile and body-worn hardware and software surveillance platforms unveiled late last year, Panasonic will exhibit a collection of highly-integrated products and services...

BQT Solutions to showcase access control innovations at ISC West 2018

BQT Solutions, a manufacturer of high-security card and biometric readers and locks, will be exhibiting at ISC West 2018 in Las Vegas on April 10-13 at booth 20134. The company is proud to be showcasing a selection of new innovations this year including the YG10 Roller Door lock, which is also featured in ISC West’s new product showcase. BQT Solutions provides a wide range of both off-the-shelf products and customised access control solutions. BQT is trusted by some of the most high-risk...

Dahua Technology headquarters welcomes President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe and delegation

The President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, led a delegation from Zimbabwe to visit Dahua Technology headquarters. Dahua Technology Chairman, Fu Liquan, as well as Dahua Technology VP, General Manager of Dahua Overseas Business, Michael Chen warmly received their guests. Invited by Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Mnangagwa engaged in his first foreign affairs visit to a country outside of Africa since taking office in November 2017. Zimbabwe is an important birthplace of civilization...

IDIS strengthens technical service operations by appointing Chris Morss as Support Technician

IDIS, South Korea’s largest surveillance manufacturer, has strengthened its UK customer service operation with the appointment of Chris Morss as Support Technician based out of the company’s European headquarters in Brentford, London. Chris joins a growing team offering on-site technical support, telephone advice and training to IDIS’ customers and partners. He will report to Billy Hopkins who this year was promoted to the position of Senior Technical Manager. Chris joins the...

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