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Nice, a global pioneer in Home and Building Management solutions, announced that it reached a definitive agreement on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 to sell its Health and Wellness Brand, Numera, a global provider of personal emergency response system (PERS) products, to Malar Group. This decision to divest from the PERS industry marks a significant milestone in the company’s strategic roadmap to accelerate growth and innovation in North America.    Whole-home solution Clos...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions announced that Security Centre 5.12 complies with FIPS 201 and is approved by the Federal Identity Credential and Access Management (FICAM) conformance programme. With this certification, government entities can trust that Genetec software meets stringent federal security standards to ensure that only authorised individuals are provided access to sensitive data and facilities....

Capital.com, the high-growth retail trading platform, and global fintech group has announced the launch of its public bug bounty programme hosted on the crowdsourced security platform, Intigriti. This initiative highlights the company’s proactive approach to cybersecurity and commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cybersecurity and the safety of its users' assets and data.  Bug bounty programme The bug bounty programme invites security researchers and ethical hackers fr...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, will showcase its innovative key control solutions for correctional facilities at the 154th American Correctional Association (ACA) conference in Nashville from August 15-18, 2024, at booth 530. The key management solutions enhance correctional facility security, efficiency, and accountability with full audit trails and instant alerting functionality. Key management solutions "Correctional facilities operate in...

Pyronix is excited to unveil the BatteryCam2 and SolarPanel2, designed to upgrade security peace-of-mind with exceptional performance and convenience.  With the fully wireless BatteryCam2, property owners can enjoy vibrant colour surveillance, day and night. BatteryCam2 and SolarPanel2 Featuring easy installation with both magnetic and screw-in bracket mounts, the BatteryCam2 is easily removed for charging or can be powered continuously using the optional SolarPanel2, which is available...

Convergint, a global pioneer in systems integration, announced the expansion of its Middle East & Africa (MEA) operations into Saudi Arabia. Security, IT infrastructure, and AV The company will offer customers a comprehensive suite of advanced solutions in security, IT infrastructure, and audio-visual systems.  With the largest technical workforce in the market, including 10,000 colleagues across 220 global offices, Convergint leads the industry in developing seamless, next-generatio...

Oneflow is proud to announce that it has achieved ISO certifications in three critical areas: Information Security (ISO 27001), Quality (ISO 9001), and Environment (ISO 14001). Oneflow builds an AI-driven contract automation SaaS platform designed to help businesses modernise their legacy contract management processes. Oneflow has been listed on Stockholm’s Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market since April 2022.  ISO certifications The ISO certifications highlight Oneflow’...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management, has added a key hire to its leadership team.  Mauricio Ramirez will join the company as Vice President of North America Corporate Enterprise Sales. This hire will be critical as Verkada continues to grow its enterprise customer base. Protecting people and places "Verkada's rapid growth confirms that customers are eager to adopt solutions that help them protect people and places in a privacy-sensitive wa...

The Eplan Forum is open to everyone interested in sharing knowledge and exchanging experiences with automated engineering, machine cabling, and ERP/PDM integration. Eplan Forum With the digital transformation in full swing, the same applies to engineering. It’s an excellent idea for experts in the field to network: worldwide! This is exactly what will be taking place at the Eplan Forum, a hybrid-format event in Cologne in September, focusing on topics including automated engineering, ma...

G2E Asia and Asian IR Expo attracted more than 6,300 industry professionals to Macau in June 2024, with international attendees accounting for 65 percent of total attendance. The significant turnout underscores the global gaming industry’s appetite for innovation and the continued potential within the sector.  G2E Asia and Asian IR Expo The joint event showcased a spectacular display of over 100 exhibitors spanning 22,000 square metres of exhibition space. Complementing the e...

Intrado Life & Safety, a global pioneer in public safety solutions announced a partnership with GeoComm, a provider of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) data. This partnership aims to enhance data available via Intrado’s Spatial Insight product by integrating interior GIS data from critical buildings, including schools, airports, courts, and hospitals, thereby improving emergency response capabilities. Spatial Insight offering "The call centres that support our first responders...

The opening of Reliance High-Tech’s new £2m corporate headquarters in Bracknell, Berkshire was marked at a recent event attended by customers, employees, and partners. Customer Innovation Centre Reliance High-Tech’s Group Chairman and Founder, Brian Kingham, alongside CEO Alistair Enser, greeted guests from around the UK in the company’s dedicated customer Innovation Centre, which draws on the latest technology to show how organisations can take advantage of development...

The MOBOTIX Management Board has appointed David Brown as Vice President of EMEA of MOBOTIX. In his new role, Brown will be responsible for the strategic and operational direction of MOBOTIX sales activities in Europe (excluding the DACH region), the Middle East, and Africa.  Mobotix career David Brown has been a valuable member of the MOBOTIX management team for almost 12 years. He started his career at MOBOTIX in 2013 as an Inside Sales Manager for the UK & Ireland before hold...

Matrix, an OEM manufacturer specialising in telecom and security solutions, has joined forces with greytHR to provide seamless integration between Matrix's Time-Attendance solutions and greytHR's HRMS solution. This strategic collaboration aims to streamline HR processes and enhance organisational efficiency for businesses.  Time-Attendance solutions Through this integration, Matrix leverages its expertise in time-attendance solutions to facilitate database-level connectivity with greytH...

Lucid Software, the pioneer in visual collaboration software announced the launch of Enterprise Shield, an enhanced layer of fortified security and granular control that organisations can add to Lucid’s already highly secure platform.   Safeguarding data "Our customers are building incredible things, with many working in highly regulated industries with very sensitive material that requires their intellectual property to be protected at the highest level,” said David Torg...

Camden Door Controls is pleased to introduce a new addition to its CX-91 and CX-92 Series maglocks – models that feature a sleek, aesthetically pleasing black finish. Black finishes on hardware are gaining popularity, and Camden’s new ‘all-black’ design is distinctive in the market.  Single-, double-door applications The new black models offer the same superior performance and value as the other CX-91 and CX-92 Series magnetic locks and are easily installed with a...

OSI Systems, Inc. announced that its Security division received an order from an international customer for approximately $10 million to provide the Company’s Z Backscatter® Van (ZBV®) cargo and vehicle inspection systems including follow-on maintenance, training, and support. These inspection systems are expected to be deployed for border customs applications. Advanced security solutions OSI Systems’ Chairman and CEO, Deepak Chopra, commented, “We look forward to de...

Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology, has announced the launch of an international safety awards programme to recognise individuals and organisations who go above and beyond to keep their employees, communities, and the environment safe. Worker safety “Blackline’s No. 1 priority is ensuring that every worker returns home at the end of the day in the same form they arrived and that communities and the environment are protected from life-threatening...

An ambitious Midlands company has made two major appointments in its bid to unlock growth overseas. The Key Safe Company, based in Worcester, has appointed Group Sales Director James Buckle to orchestrate the firm’s expansion plans overseas.  Loredana Sciaraffa has been hired as EU Business Development Manager with a primary focus on growing the brand’s footprint in Europe.  Innovative products “We have a product that is world-pioneering and there's an energy...

Kingdom Security, a UK security firm has welcomed commitments in the King’s Speech to tackle the scourge of shoplifting in retail stores but warned shoppers they need to stay vigilant.  Shoplifting law changes Kingdom Security, who provide integrated security solutions to retailers across the country, welcome the proposed changes in the law to shoplifting offences, and assaults on shop-workers to become a specific offence.    The changes come as England and Wales r...

Magenta Security Services has launched a programme to provide mental health and general well-being support to staff. As a long-standing champion of ethical behaviour, human rights, and social responsibility, Magenta takes mental health seriously. Free services Partnering with a care and metal heath consultancy, an employee assistance solutions provider, the security firm is offering an array of free services to staff members. These include one-to-one counseling sessions and practical advice...

At its meeting, the Supervisory Board of HENSOLDT AG extended the contract of HENSOLDT CFO Christian Ladurner by five years. Christian Ladurner has been responsible for the finance function on the Management Board of HENSOLDT AG since 1 July 2022. Decisive role "Christian Ladurner has been doing an excellent job for HENSOLDT for years and has played a decisive role in the company's growth in recent years. The early extension of his contract gives the finance function the security it needs to...

Gradiant announced it has joined NVIDIA Metropolis, a partner programme focused on bringing to market a new generation of vision AI applications. NVIDIA Metropolis nurtures a rich ecosystem and offers powerful developer tools to supercharge vision AI applications that are designed to make the world’s most important spaces and operations safer and more efficient. Bird Detection solution Through its Bird Detection solution, Gradiant can provide real-time identification and classification&...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, proudly announces that it supports 25,000 customers in keeping people and places safe in a privacy-sensitive way. Comprehensive security platform "What started as a cloud-based security camera offering has, in just eight years, transformed into a comprehensive security platform, including door access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace and, most recently, intercom," said Eric Salava, Chief Rev...

Among the complex audits of security systems, there is a champion, the Type 5 Certification Scheme. It has incorporated all the most stringent quality requirements and the most severe tests in the industry. The Scheme allows users to get an uncompromising conclusion about the reliability of security devices and the stability of their production. It is feared and at the same time desired by all manufacturers of security systems in Europe, but not all of them pass it successfully. Here is how the...

March Networks®, a pioneer in intelligent video surveillance, is pleased to announce a number of enhancements and new features in the company’s mid-year software release. This release focuses on future-proofing, including enhanced analytics to meet the evolving demands of modern security, making the user experience easier and boosting efficiency through technology and automation. Evolving demands of modern security Future-Proof: Enhanced AI Analytics: Attribute search: Search f...

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) – the UK’s private security industry regulator is encouraging everyone to show their appreciation to security operatives on International Security Officers’ Day, which takes place annually on 24 July. This follows a reception at the House of Lords (22 July 2024) to mark 20 years of SIA licencing. The anniversary event was sponsored by Baroness Meacher, the first Chair of the SIA. Public security and safety The event was attended by SIA f...

Zenitel, the supplier of intelligent critical communication solutions, announces that it is a full member of ONVIF, an organisation that provides and promotes standardised interfaces for effective interoperability of IP-based physical security products. ONVIF membership is open to manufacturers, software developers, consultants, system integrators, end users, and other interest groups that wish to participate in ONVIF activities.  ONVIF compliant devices All Zenitel TCIV+ intercom s...

Check Point Research (CPR) releases new data on Q2 2024 cyber attack trends. The data is segmented by global volume, industry, and geography. These cyber attack numbers were driven by a variety of reasons, ranging from the continued increase in digital transformation and the growing sophistication of cybercriminals using advanced techniques like AI and machine learning. Need for robust cyber security Economic motivation for income from attacks like ransomware and phishing as well as attacks f...

Sophos, a global pioneer of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks announced that Teresa Anania has joined the company as Chief Customer Officer (CCO). Anania will play a key role in accelerating Sophos’ customer and partner success initiatives to maximise the value of Sophos’ portfolio of cybersecurity solutions and services, including Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services and endpoint, network, email, and cloud security. Teresa Anania Anania has more th...