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Gunnebo Entrance Control, a global pioneer in entrance security solutions, has become a signatory of The Anti-Greenwash Charter (TAGC), demonstrating a commitment to transparency, honesty, and accountability in all sustainability communications. TAGC is a coalition of companies united by the shared goal of eliminating greenwash - the practice of making misleading environmental claims - from their marketing. Gunnebo’s own values  The framework sets out processes for accurate reporti...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named John Nemerofsky as the 2024 recipient of the George R. Lippert Memorial Award, an honour presented annually to a distinguished individual for long-term, selfless service to the security industry and to SIA. Nemerofsky will be presented with the award on Nov. 20 during the 2024 SIA Honors Night celebration. John Nemerofsky is a beacon of leadership in the security industry. With a remarkable career spanning over 25 years,...

Secure infrastructure access provider Teleport has introduced new features in Teleport Policy, which provides governance of access policies, that make it easier for organisations to proactively monitor and protect critical assets in their computing infrastructure. The update allows organisations to reduce security risks from changes in access to mission-critical infrastructure, by enabling organisations to focus their attention on the most critical resources, often called “crown jewels.&r...

Sectigo, a global pioneer in digital certificates and Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) announced SiteLock 2.0, a major upgrade to SiteLock, its website security and protection platform. SiteLock 2.0 SiteLock 2.0 is designed to simplify website protection for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). At the core of SiteLock 2.0 is Site Health, a new, innovative feature offering users a clear, concise, and actionable assessment of a website's overall security posture. SMBs are empowered to...

Blackline Safety SAS, a global pioneer in connected safety technology, announced that it has achieved the prestigious MASE certification—a dedicated health, safety and environment initiative specifically designed for and implemented in France. The robust programme aims to physically embed better health and safety practices and culture within organisations across all industries, covering all aspects of operation from workers and premises to cars, parking facilities, and the environmen...

Siren, the all-in-one investigation company, and Senzing, a pioneer in real-time entity resolution AI, announce a strategic partnership to revolutionise law enforcement investigations. By integrating Senzing advanced entity resolution technology with the Siren AI-powered platform, law enforcement agencies can surface hidden entities, connect disparate data sources, and make faster, more accurate decisions in combating criminal activities. Law Enforcement Challenges Law enforcement faces...

DRUID AI, a global pioneer in conversational and agentic AI, announced the launch of DRUID Conductor at their third annual customer conference Symbiosis. DRUID Conductor is an advanced AI agent designed to unify and orchestrate all the different agents an employee interacts with, regardless of which system creates or operates the agent. This innovation simplifies the complexity of managing multiple agents and provides a single interface for employees to use in their daily work. DRUID QA A...

VIPRE Security Group, a global pioneer and award-winning cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection company, has been named a ‘Strategic Leader’ by independent security software testing organisation, AV-Comparatives, in its 2024 Endpoint Prevention and Response (EPR) test report. AI Advisor and RBI VIPRE’s endpoint solutions excel across all attack phases, offering the second-lowest total cost of ownership (TCO).  VIPRE also announces new capabilities – AI Adviso...

Optalysys, a company enabling the future of secure computing, has partnered with Google HEIR to integrate its photonic processing technology into HEIR’s compiler toolchain for Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE). This integration aims to address the computational challenges of FHE, making it more commercially viable. Fully Homomorphic Encryption is an advanced, quantum-resilient cryptography method that allows encrypted data to be processed without ever needing to be decrypted. Secure dat...

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...

Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, announces the return of its Trailblazer Sales Academy, an ongoing sales development program specifically for territory managers and distribution sales teams. Trailblazer Sales Academy helps participants develop sales skills, leadership agility, and a strategic vision for territory growth through four live virtual workshops with additional tools and resources for cont...

The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) announced its Public Key Open Credential PKOC Bluetooth 3.0 specification at GSX 2024. This is the culmination of a significant amount of work from some of the pioneering access control companies in order to achieve this milestone.  The 3.0 spec features enhanced cryptography, which supports all Bluetooth hardware. In addition, the spec has been optimised to reduce the time it takes to authenticate. Simplicity of PKOC Advantages...

When production halts unexpectedly, it disrupts the entire supply chain, causing delays in product delivery and potential loss of customer trust. Financially, the costs can be substantial, including lost revenue, overtime pay for workers, and expenses for emergency repairs. Additionally, frequent downtime can damage equipment, reducing its potential lifespan and increasing maintenance costs. Thermal imaging Thermal imaging, also known as Thermography is a powerful tool for preventative mainte...

CAA International (CAAi) and Rapiscan have announced a strategic collaboration to transform airport security screening and drive the adoption of advanced screener assessment solutions by establishing a global platform to enhance X-ray screening competency within the aviation sector. Under Annex 17 – Security, the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) mandates that all persons carrying out screening operations are certified by their national civil aviation security programme.&nb...

Hornetsecurity, a global pioneer in cybersecurity, announced the release of its innovative 365 Multi-Tenant Manager for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). The new solution will significantly reduce the time and resources MSPs need to manage Microsoft 365 (M365) tenants, saving up to 80% of management and onboarding time for each tenant. This will help boost productivity and profitability for MSPs. Customers' M365 environments More clients have diverse needs which can be overwhelming for MSPs t...

ETQ, part of Hexagon, launched the ETQ Reliance® Predictive Quality Analytics solution, bringing a new level of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven analytics to its ETQ quality management system (QMS). The solution enables automated, early detection and proactive resolution to prevent manufacturing problems, limit production variation, speed decision making, deliver prescriptive solutions to supply chain issues and boost overall delivered quality. ETQ and Acerta customers The partnership...

At this year's “ICONIC AWARDS 2024: Innovative Architecture”, no fewer than four dormakaba solutions have been awarded as “winners” in three categories: the new generation of terminals for time recording and the new, digital high-security safe lock series Axessor APEXX IP in the “Product- Building Technologies” category, the automatic door system MotionIQ in the “Energy Solutions” category and the cloud-based access solution Skyra in the “Pro...

Bugcrowd, the crowdsourced security pioneer, has signed value-added distributor SEC DATACOM as a distributor in Finland and the Baltic states in an initiative to combat the region’s rapidly escalating cybersecurity threats. These include nation-state attacks on critical infrastructure, government bodies and businesses. The alliance gives Bugcrowd access to SEC DATACOM’s network of 400-500 IT resellers, system integrators and managed security providers (MSPs) in the region. Bugcrowd...

PureTech Systems Inc., a pioneer in geospatial AI-boosted video analytics for wide-area perimeter and border security, announced the release of its new Interface Control Document (ICD).  This essential document provides detailed information on the interfacing requirements necessary for integrating PureTech Systems’ advanced autonomous perimeter detection, tracking, and alerting into third-party C5ISR, VMS, PSIM, and other Command and Control systems. Existing security systems The n...

Commvault, a pioneering provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, announced a joint cyber readiness solution with Pure Storage that can play a key role in helping organisations comply with evolving and stringent regulations. For example, the European Union’s (EU) Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), slated to take effect in January 2025, introduces a comprehensive framework focused on ensuring financial entities, including global banks, ar...

Commvault, a pioneering provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, announced an expanded relationship with Google Cloud with the launch of Commvault® Cloud Backup & Recovery for Google Workspace. This new solution, which is targeted for availability by the end of the calendar year, will deliver comprehensive, end-to-end enterprise-grade protection for Gmail, Google Drive, and Shared Drives, helping to keep valuable data safe, com...

Commvault, a pioneering provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, announced that the Commvault® Cloud cyber resilience platform will be available on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The Commvault Cloud platform, including its widely deployed SaaS offerings (formerly known as Metallic), will provide AWS customers with cutting-edge solutions for automating data protection, advancing cyber recovery, and simplifying the cloud application rebu...

Commvault, a pioneering provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, announced the availability of Cloud Rewind™ on the Commvault Cloud platform. This unique offering, which integrates cloud-native distributed application recovery and rebuild capabilities from the Appranix acquisition, gives cloud-first organisations a secret weapon to transform their cyber resilience capabilities. Commvault’s latest research When organisations are attacked, res...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is showcasing its premier key control management solutions for casino applications at booth 1337 at G2E 2024 at The Venetian Expo Las Vegas through October 10. As the trusted choice for leading casinos worldwide, the Morse Watchmans KeyWatcher® Touch and its suite of solutions deliver secure, efficient, and regulation-compliant key management, providing a seamless experience tailored to the demands of gaming...

Securitas Technology, a global pioneer in security solutions integration and alarm monitoring, has announced the release of its world-renowned 2025 Global Technology Outlook Report. Now in its seventh year, the report is packed full of data-driven insights designed to help organisations around the world learn more about the trends and innovations impacting the future of security technology. Roadmap and future investments “Innovation isn’t just about adopting the latest technology...

Synerion USA Inc., a pioneering provider of Cloud-based Workforce Management Software, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Qumulex Inc., a fast-growing innovator in cloud-based video surveillance and access control solutions. This strategic acquisition strengthens Synerion’s portfolio, expanding its offerings into the growing security market. The integration of Qumulex’s capabilities will enhance Synerion’s offerings in the B2B technology space. Synerion&rsquo...

Vantiva, a global technology pioneer enabling Network Service Providers (NSPs) to connect consumers worldwide, announced that it has expanded its strategic relationship with Harmonic to include interoperability of Vantiva’s Passive Optical Networking (PON) Consumer Premises Equipment (CPE) and Harmonic’s comprehensive cOS portfolio of Optical Line Terminal (OLT) network edge devices. The combined offering delivers NSPs an easy path to transition from DOCSIS-based technologies to mu...

Trade Show Executive (TSE) has named ISC West as The Greatest Trade Show of 2023 at the 2024 TSE Gold 100 Awards & Summit. This prestigious awards program recognises trade shows across various industries that were the largest and most ahead of the curve in innovative approaches in 2023. The event celebrated not only the winners but also the robust recovery of the trade show industry since the pandemic. Innovative programming “The ISC West team is honoured to be recognised as The Gre...

Videx Security, a pioneer in door entry and access control solutions, has announced the launch of its latest innovation, the XPROX-MF-SA panel mount reader. This new addition to the popular MiAccess offline proximity access control system enhances its versatility and convenience for users. The XPROX-MF-SA features the industry-standard UK window size of 40 mm x 40 mm, making it an ideal choice for both new installations and retrofitting onto existing entry panels, including those from thir...

The delegates of Euralarm’s Services Section have elected Dave Wilkinson as Vice-Chair of the section. He follows in the footsteps of Brian Cunningham. Robert Thilthorpe, Chair of the Services Section, stated, “I’d like to thank Brian for his efforts as the previous Vice-Chair and I am sure that Dave will be given the support that our delegates have always given Brian and I, to help us to move the Services Section to the next level." Development of service standards Thiltho...