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TMA launches virtual attendance option for its 2022 Annual Meeting

The Monitoring Association (TMA) announces the addition of a virtual registration option for its upcoming 2022 Annual Meeting, which will be held in-person at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, Oct. 29-Nov. 2nd, 2022. The virtual registration The virtual registration rate for TMA members, as well as non-members, is $950.00. Recordings of the sessions will be made available for streaming for a period of six months. Interested individuals can go to the website for detailed meeting infor...

Cohesity research reveals that a reliance on legacy technology is undermining how UK organisations respond to ransomware

New global research commissioned by Cohesity, a pioneer in next-gen data management, reveals that half of the respondents in the United Kingdom say their company depends on outdated, legacy backup and recovery infrastructure to manage and protect their data. In some cases, this technology is more than 20 years old and was designed long before the current multi-cloud era and an onslaught of sophisticated cyberattacks plaguing enterprises globally.  Cyber attack efficiency ...

"Ship Detection" by Dallmeier video analysis reliably detects watercraft

Dallmeier, a manufacturer of video security technology, introduces an AI-based video analysis application that reliably detects watercraft on open water surfaces despite wave impact and light reflections. The software application helps, for example, port operators and refineries to protect themselves against unauthorised access from the waterside and associated risks (e.g., terrorist attacks, piracy) as well as to comply with legal regulations such as the ISPS Code. Under real-world conditions...

Motorola Solutions showcases video security and access control portfolio at GSX 2022

Motorola Solutions have announced new innovations within its integrated video security and access control portfolio, which allows security operations to detect and analyse incidents in real-time for improved efficiency, safety, and security. New hardware, software, and cloud-based solutions will be on display at GSX 2022 (taking place from Sept. 12 to Sep. 14, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA).  Video security and access control “It’s been an exciting year for us and we continu...

ACRE completes acquisition of Security Identification Systems Corporation

ACRE, a global pioneer providing state-of-the-art security systems, has completed its acquisition of Security Identification Systems Corporation (SISCO.) The combination of ACRE's comprehensive security technology portfolio with SISCO's solutions for credentialing and visitor management fortifies the ability to deliver a wide range of complementary technology options to ACRE's customer base.  SISCO Founded in 1994 in South Florida, SISCO has been dedicated to developing best-in-class vis...

G4S security experts receive a certificate of appreciation for delivering a 70-day bespoke close protection operation

Security experts at G4S in Lebanon have been issued with a certificate of appreciation for delivering a 70-day bespoke close protection operation to the European Union Election Observation Mission. Field observers from different nationalities; the Heads of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) and the MEP mission; as well as a member of the European Parliament were deployed before, during, and after the Lebanese parliamentary elections in May 2022, to witness the final counti...

Ava Security extends partnership into Asia Pacific with Sektor distributors in Malaysia

Ava Security, a Motorola Solutions company, will move into a new partnership with Sektor to distribute its cloud-native video security solution throughout Malaysia. Ava is recognised around the world as being one of a handful of brands that have architected video solutions for a cloud platform. Ava cloud video security solution Ava with the data management system, Ava Aware, connects their cloud-based analytics to pre-existing cameras and cloud-connected cameras. The power of Ava’s cloud...

Telesoft Technologies announces the release of their latest 24/7 UK-based Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solution

Telesoft Technologies (Telesoft), a globally renowned company in cyber security solutions, has announced its latest state-of-the-art security offering - a 24/7, UK-based Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service. Manned by a team of highly skilled cyber analysts - based in a UK Security Operations Centre (SOC) - this invaluable service continuously monitors an organisation’s network traffic for 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Telesoft Technolo...

Lone worker protection is a fundamental responsibility for all retailers, says Interface

“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...

Zicam becomes a part of the larger movement of business development based in the West Midlands region

One of the UK’s fastest-growing installers of electronic security systems, Zicam Integrated Security Ltd, is part of a larger movement of business development based in the West Midlands region. The West Midlands has the fastest growing economy of any city region in the UK. The region is home to hundreds of globally competitive businesses, from JCB to Cadbury, providing a strong foundation for growth. The strength of the region is having a significant impact on smaller businesses with inno...

HID Global earns level 1 presentation attack detection (PAD) designation for TouchChipTM capacitive biometric fingerprint sensors

HID Global, trusted identity solutions announced the TouchChip TC series of capacitive fingerprint sensors have been awarded Level 1 certification by independent third-party testing house iBeta Quality Assurance. This conformance – conducted per ISO/IEC 30107-3 – affirms the HID Global biometric device functions to the highest standards, achieving 0% penetration during repeated test spoof attempts.  Level 1 ISO PAD designation “We design our identity verification soluti...

FLIR inaugurates new service centre in Dubai

FLIR recently celebrated the grand opening of FLIR Systems Middle East (FSME), a newly combined service and support centre based in Dubai.  Located next to Al Maktoum International Airport, the new 33,000+ square foot (3,110 square metres) facility will house state-of-the-art service and repair capabilities. The building features two service labs designed to meet the unique needs of the company’s Industrial and Defense Technologies businesses and products.  FLIR customer exper...

PerpetuityARC Training releases new online training courses citing surge in demand globally owing to COVID-19 pandemic

PerpetuityARC Training, part of Linx International Group - the world’s renowned provider of accredited security systems training courses, is responding to a surge in demand, for its portfolio of online training courses. The company is experiencing unprecedented international demand from organisations of all sizes, operating across a wide range of sectors, as they look to ensure they have the skills in-house to coordinate their response to the rapidly changing coronavirus (COVID-19) situati...

APE discusses the importance of a security assessment for organisations of any size

Security assessments are a crucial procedure for any organisation, regardless of size or current security measures. This helpful guide to security assessments will explain what they are, what is assessed, by who, and why they are important to any sized organisation.  What is a security assessment? Security assessments are very self-explanatory; they are assessments of an organisation’s security, considering potential risks and current vulnerabilities. From schools, offices, and hos...

Pelco enahnces Esprit Enhanced PTZ camera product line with four new combination IR/white light illuminator models

Pelco is pleased to announce four new combination IR/white light illuminator models to the award-winning Esprit Enhanced PTZ camera product line. These new models provide IR-only and white light/deterrent modes of operation to give you the ability to overtly capture clear full colour images when using white light direct illumination or covertly with clear black and white images when in IR-only mode. The new models are ideal for performance-oriented 24 by 7 operations as well as extreme tempera...

G4S Secure announces Tom Walton as Regional Director of Business Development

Tom Walton brings business, sales and training leadership experience to the job G4S Secure Solutions (USA) is proud to announce Tom Walton has joined the company as Regional Director of Business Development supporting the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Regions. Walton brings an extensive safety and security track record combined with impressive business, sales and training leadership experience to the job. “I am excited to be joining the world’s largest security solut...

U.S. Security celebrates 10 years of safety at one of America's largest refineries

The security team has clocked 10 years and 2.5 million hours with no recordable or lost-time injuries at the site U.S. Security Associates reports a safety milestone that showcases the potential for clients with dangerous operations to create safer workplaces in partnership with contract security services companies. At the Texas site of one of America's largest oil refineries, the U.S. Security Associates security team has clocked 10 years and 2.5 million hours with no recorda...

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