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Retail & E-commerce growth at BIGBOX KSA event

Saudi Arabia is set to host the highly anticipated BIGBOX KSA 2025, a Global retail & e-commerce series, an exclusive event bringing together thought pioneers, innovators, and stakeholders shaping the future of retail and e-commerce in the Kingdom and beyond. Scheduled to take place on the 18th of February 2025 in Riyadh, KSA, this landmark conference will provide a platform to explore transformative trends, cutting-edge technologies, and strategies driving growth in the digital marketplace...

Boost eCommerce security with GroupBy & adCAPTCHA

GroupBy Inc., a SaaS-based eCommerce search and product discovery pioneer, has partnered with adCAPTCHA, a cutting-edge security verification platform to elevate digital customer experiences by combining robust security measures with highly personalised product discovery shopping experiences. Bots Bots pose a significant threat to eCommerce businesses, accounting for half of global web traffic and costing millions of dollars daily in fraudulent activity. These malicious bots can manipulate se...

Gunnebo safe storage: Luxury retail crime solutions

Gunnebo Safe Storage, a global pioneer in secure storage solutions, has launched its latest downloadable white paper, "Are Luxury Retailers Equipped to Handle the Escalating Threat of Sophisticated Retail Crime?" This in-depth report explores the unique security challenges luxury retailers face amid a sharp rise in theft and organised retail crime, offering innovative strategies to protect high-value merchandise without compromising the exclusive customer experience. Luxury retailers are under...

HiveWatch AI Operator revolutionises security operations

HiveWatch, a physical security software company reimagining how organisations keep their people and assets safe, announced a breakthrough in enterprise security operations using Anthropic’s Claude AI technology to transform traditional security monitoring from reactive alert processing into strategic intelligence operations. The new HiveWatch® AI Operator uses Claude’s advanced language understanding and reasoning capabilities to intelligently filter and contextualise security a...

Remote video monitoring report by Interface Systems

Interface Systems, a globally renowned managed service provider of security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, has released its 2024 State of Remote Video Monitoring in Retail Chains report. The detailed study analysed over 2 million monitoring requests across 4,156 retail locations in the United States from September 2023 to August 2024.  Offering valuable insights to strengthen store security and protect employees, the report provides an overv...

ZeroEyes highlights retail gun incidents during holidays

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, announced that its Gun Violence Research Centre has released its Holiday Gun Incidents in Retail Facilities Report, identifying a disturbing trend involving gun-related violence in US retail locations. The research shows that, during the 2022 and 2023 holiday seasons, from Black Friday to New Year’s Eve, retail settings includ...

Integrity360's advanced dSOC for cyber security insight

Integrity360, one of the pioneering pan-European cyber security specialists, announced the launch of its Managed dSOC Services, an advanced security monitoring solution powered by Darktrace's AI-driven technology and Integrity360’s cyber security expertise. The partnership allows Darktrace customers to gain access to an expert team dedicated to ensuring continuous, real-time monitoring, with around-the-clock expertise that internal teams may lack and to fully optimise and benefit from the...

Kwikset launches Halo Select smart door lock in UK

Kwikset®, a trusted pioneer in residential security and a registered trademark of ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc., an ASSA ABLOY Group Company, announced the upcoming launch of Halo Select, a smart door lock designed to provide a convenient and versatile security solution for the home. Halo Select stands out by offering both Wi-Fi and Matter built-in for homeowners seeking flexible, reliable, and integrated smart home security. Choose the connection method that suits the best, and easi...

Facial recognition innovations by RecFaces at IMC

RecFaces, a global pioneer in facial recognition and analytics technology, is proud to announce its participation in the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024, New Delhi, India, taking place from October 15 to October 18, 2024. In partnership with Zedsoftpoint, RecFaces will demonstrate its groundbreaking facial recognition solutions (FRS), highlighting its pivotal role in enhancing security and customer engagement across various industries.   Facial recognition solutions RecFaces has bu...

CIE Group unites with Quanika for integrated security

CIE Group, a security solutions distributor, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Quanika, a pioneer in innovative unified building management systems. This collaboration unites CIE’s distribution strength with Quanika’s technological expertise to deliver comprehensive, cost-effective solutions that meet the evolving needs of organisations across all commercial sectors. Unified building management system Quanika is a unified building management system that offers po...

Top physical security solutions for UK businesses

Advantech, a pioneer in AIoT, announces that it has finalised its acquisition on block shares of AURES Technologies SA, a French company renowned for its POS and Kiosk brands. On October 1st, 2024, Advantech has closed block trade of 1,430,381 shares from the major AURES shareholder and subscribed the first tranche of convertible bonds of EUR 2,500,000 of principal amount. Following this acquisition, AURES will operate under the new brand name “ADVANTECH-AURES”, reflecting the colla...

Detection Technology expands in India with new facility

Detection Technology, a global pioneer in X-ray detector solutions, has expanded its global footprint by establishing a service and production facility in greater Delhi, India.  This move is designed to enhance customer experience by offering local service, quicker response and delivery times, and cost-effective solutions, all while maintaining the company’s high standards of quality. Range of modular detector "We are excited to expand our operations into the growing Indian market...

Cloudflare wins DigiCert Quantum Readiness Award

DigiCert, a pioneering global provider of digital trust, has announced the results of the inaugural DigiCert® Quantum Readiness Awards.  Cloudflare, the pioneering connectivity cloud company, won the prestigious honour, while Migros, one of the largest retail companies in Switzerland, and DXC Technology, a pioneering global technology service provider, were selected as finalists by the judges. Cloudflare's journey The awards ceremony took place during DigiCert’s World Quantum R...

Axon Body Workforce: New body cameras for retail & healthcare

Axon, the global public safety technology pioneer, launched a new generation of body cameras designed for frontline workers in retail stores and healthcare facilities.  Axon Body Workforce adapts the same life-saving technology trusted by more than 2,000 law enforcement agencies around the world for enterprise organisations, helping them protect their most valuable resources — people. Axon Body Workforce Available for purchase in the U.S., Australia, Canada, EU, and U.K., Axon Body...

Discover Gallagher's enhanced SMB solution at ISC West 2024

Award-winning, global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, is kicking off a series of announcements in the lead-up to ISC West by spotlighting the evolution of Security Made Better (SMB), a cloud-based solution delivering integrated security in an accessible app format.   Designed with the same powerful hardware as Gallagher’s enterprise solution, but simplified so anyone can use it, this new era of SMB offers End Users and installers additional functionality and increased...

John Lambert to lead Carlisle's Northern security division

Carlisle Support Services appoints public and private security expert, John Lambert as Managing Director of Security and Events in the North. With a background that stems across 15 years within the public and private sectors, John is well-placed to advise, facilitate, and manage this division for all Carlisle contracts. Responsible for the delivery of the Northern security and events division for the business, he will ensure that the division continues to deliver market-pioneering solutions to...

CyberCube SPoF intelligence on CrowdStrike Falcon outage

The faulty CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor update and subsequent outage – the CrowdOut Event – underscore the potential for Single Point of Failure (SPoF) technology outages to impact the global digital economy. CyberCube is advising clients on how to use SPoF Intelligence to identify exposed insureds and estimate the exposure footprint of the event. SPoF Intelligence is the definitive source for analysing a portfolio's digital supply chain, integrated with the industr...

Intellicene appoints Greg Colaluca as general manager

Intellicene, the pioneer in intelligent security management platforms, announced the appointment of Greg Colaluca as General Manager. With more than 20 years of global leadership experience, Colaluca will guide the company into its next growth phase, emphasising the delivery of intelligent security solutions for mission-critical environments. Colaluca brings a wealth of experience in customer success, growth, profitability, and operational excellence. He leverages vision, analytics, and continu...

3xLOGIC launches advanced AI security cameras & imagers

3xLOGIC, the pioneering innovator in security and business intelligence, has launched four new camera and imager solutions providing exceptional high-definition quality and intelligent software to improve business insights.  Each camera offers unique features tailored to business needs. Some include fixed lens capabilities, AI analytics, enhanced visual performance for poor lighting conditions, and more. VISIX™ Dual Thermal Imager VISIX™ Dual Thermal/Visible Light Imager comb...

New senior hire for Safer Group amid continued growth

Inverclyde security firm, Safer Group, has appointed Mark Walsh to the newly-created position of Chief Revenue Officer amid continued strong growth. Founded in 2016 by Greenock entrepreneur Ryan Clark, the Port Glasgow-based company specialises in protecting construction sites, infrastructure and assets with its high-tech intruder detection system, known as Safer PODs. It recently opened a second 6,000 sq ft unit at Kelburn Business Park as its new head office, after enjoying a record-breaking...

Axis Communications unveils upgraded experience centre at Boston-area headquarters

Axis Communications celebrates the grand re-opening of its Axis Experience Centre (AEC) in Chelmsford, MA. The upgraded Boston-area AEC has been renovated to include additional meeting spaces, an expanded lab, a demo room, and a design studio, allowing Axis to better support customers and partners throughout Northern New England. Home to Axis’ Americas headquarters, the Chelmsford AEC serves a variety of local industries including retail, education, transportation, biopharma, and more, pr...

Introducing Hikvision’s 4K IP Kits, the new benchmark for advanced, DIY security

Hikvision, a manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, announces the launch of five high-performance 4K IP Camera Kits featuring NVRs, including select kits with Hikvision’s ColorVu-enabled Panoramic Turret Cameras.  Designed to provide unparalleled performance, seamless convenience, and unmatched value, these kits incorporate cutting-edge features like 4K resolution, Smart Motion Detection,...

Hikvision launches the 5th generation LED cabinet with breakthroughs in performance and convenience

Hikvision unveils its highly anticipated 5th generation LED cabinet, introducing the latest breakthroughs in display technology. With advanced industrial design, this new release promises industry-pioneering performance and convenience, setting a new standard for visual experience.  Advanced industrial design  The Hikvision’s 5th generation LED cabinet represents a great example of design and functionality. Its sleek yet robust structure, combined with big board splicing, stre...

Why British universities must increase security to prevent threats from hostile states

British universities are cited as some of the best in the world; working on cutting-edge and revolutionary research. Physical security measures The Director General of MI5 and senior politicians warned last week these institutions are being targeted for their intellectual property (IP) by hostile states and spies and as a result, this is a threat to national security. In the face of this, universities must work at speed to increase their physical security measures and keep their academia and...

Interface, Cradlepoint, and LPF offer insider's look into the future of security operations

As retail crime continues to evolve in scope and sophistication, an increasing number of retailers are focused on protecting their staff by deploying advanced technologies and augmenting their teams with expert security monitoring. According to the latest NRF survey, a substantial 46% of retailers have responded to increased security needs by ramping up their reliance on third-party security solutions.  Security Operations Centre To help retail and restaurant chains discover how they can...

Sustainability initiatives highlighted at ISC West 2024

ISC West, hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA) and organised by RX, wrapped another successful year of programming, drawing over 29,000 industry professionals to Las Vegas. In line with RX’s journey to achieve net zero by 2040, ISC West 2024 was the first US event to embark on a multi-year mission towards zero waste. Steps to eco-friendly event ISC West partnered with MeetGreen – a sustainability consultant in the...

Scribe Minds & Media announces the 6th Middle East Retail & Commerce Summit & Awards

Scribe Minds & Media is thrilled to announce the 6th Middle East Retail & Commerce Summit & Awards, scheduled on the 1st of May 2024 at the Riyadh Marriott Hotel in Riyadh KSA. This one-day Summit promises to bring together industry thought pioneers, innovators, and experts to explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the retail and e-commerce landscape.  Retail & e-commerce sector The event stands as a testament to the commitment to the development...

Point Fort Fichet partners with Essence Security to provide the MyShield intruder intervention system

Essence Security, a part of Essence Group, a pioneering technology group developing and supplying wireless, cloud-based security solutions for homes and businesses, announced its collaboration with Point Fort Fichet, France’s pioneering locksmith network and a subsidiary of ASSA ABLOY AB. The partnership aims to distribute and implement Essence’s all-encompassing MyShield-connected smoke-generating intruder prevention solution across France. MyShield is available for priva...

360 Vision Technology promote the ‘Power of Partnerships: Intelligent Integration’ at The Security Event 2024

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of rugged HD, radar and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, will be participating in a technology partners’ collaboration, to promote the ‘Power of Partnerships: Intelligent Integration’, at The Security Event (TSE), 30 April-2 May 2024, at the NEC, Birmingham. At stand 5/P75 & 5/P80, 360 Vision will join a selection of technology partners displaying a ‘not to be missed’ immersive and interactive live demonstration. The innov...

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