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DoorBird IP video door stations nominated for UX Design Awards

Developing solutions for everyday challenges – that’s the task product developers face over and over again. Yet it’s not just the solution itself that is important, it’s also the user-friendliness that counts. The International Design Centre Berlin (IDZ), an independent institution with more than 50 years of experience, founded the UX Design Awards in 2015 to recognise special achievements in the area of user-friendliness, or other words, user experience. D21x series...

Streamlight unveils ProTac HL 6 for first responders

Streamlight® Inc., a provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced the ProTac HL® 6, the newest and brightest addition to the ProTac® series of tactical lights. ProTac HL® 6 Delivering up to 5,300 lumens and an extraordinary beam reach, the rechargeable system comes with a charge cord and two Streamlight SL-B48® Li-Ion rechargeable battery packs with an integrated USB-C charge port. The new light also features a convenient head-m...

Brothers Fire & Security chosen as preferred access control vendor for Minnesota

Brothers Fire & Security has been selected as a preferred vendor for the State of Minnesota to furnish and install and service card access control systems for all its buildings. This accomplishment reflects their unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality fire alarm, fire sprinkler, and now access control system services to their communities throughout Minnesota. Strengthening security across Minnesota Brothers Fire & Security will be eligible to provide cost-effective acc...

HID unveils Mercury MP controllers for enhanced cybersecurity

Mercury Security, the manufacturer of OEM technology, and HID, a pioneer in trusted identity and access control solutions, announce the next-generation Mercury MP Controllers, designed to deliver enhanced flexibility and security for businesses of all sizes. As technology advances, access control systems require robust encryption and advanced threat detection. Mercury MP Controllers The new Mercury MP Controllers empower access control software providers and integrators to seamlessl...

Convergint acquires Helinick to expand security integration

Convergint, a global pioneer in service-based systems integration announced that it has acquired Helinick, a Romania-based integrator that specialises in the design and implementation of electronic security, fire safety, communications, and building management systems. Helinick is a market pioneer and fast-growing organisation in Romania with over 500 regional customers. This acquisition greatly expands Convergint’s key service and technology capabilities across Europe. Helinick Founded...

Mimecast unveils human risk management platform for cybersecurity

Mimecast, a global cybersecurity pioneer, has unveiled its Human Risk Management (HRM) platform, marking an important and eagerly anticipated milestone in advancing toward the next generation of cybersecurity. HRM platform In response to customer and market demand for a more effective means of mitigating risk brought on by employee mistakes and user errors, Mimecast has charted a new path forward by developing a connected HRM platform. The platform will provide unprecedented visibility into a...

Assured Fire drives 60% growth with BigChange technology

Assured Fire and Security, the Essex-based installer of electronic fire and security systems, is driving nationwide growth using the latest mobile working technology from BigChange. Assured, formerly Elan Fire and Security Systems, has already expanded its business by 60 percent since implementing the 6-in-1 cloud-based solution.  Live-linked mobile devices Using live-linked mobile devices running the BigChange app, Assured has increased engineer productivity, reduced operational costs,...

Siemens Xcelerator expands with AI Suite from IFS

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has expanded its Siemens Xcelerator partner ecosystem with the addition of the AI-driven field service and asset management suite from IFS, the world’s pioneering provider of industrial AI and enterprise software for companies that manage complex assets, operations, and service-focused activities. SaaS solution The powerful SaaS solution includes AI-enabled asset monitoring and a scheduling and optimisation engine that enables increased resource utilisation a...

Distributed Cloud air-gapped appliance for secure edge AI

In harsh, disconnected, or mobile environments like disaster zones, remote research stations, or long-haul trucking operations, organisations face significant challenges in providing computing capabilities. Previously, organisations with mission-critical workloads lacked access to important cloud and AI capabilities when in demanding edge environments, including those that present unique challenges and requirements. Cloud and AI capabilities Google Cloud is excited to announce the general ava...

Boson+ thermal camera by Teledyne FLIR for security and defence

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced the next-generation embedded software for the ITAR-free Boson+ thermal camera module, delivering high-performing uncooled thermal imaging technology for defence, firefighting, automotive, security, and surveillance applications. Boson+ thermal camera Featuring industry-pioneering thermal sensitivity of ≤20 mK, Boson+ has been upgraded to provide even sharper thermal imagery and improved spatial filtering. Continuously impr...

Panasonic launches New AW-UE30 4K PTZ camera in MEA region

Panasonic Marketing Middle East & Africa (PMMAF) has announced the regional launch of its newest 4K PTZ Camera. Boosting the brand’s robust line-up of 4K integrated cameras is the AW-UE30 with 20x Optical Zoom and 74.1° wide-angle lens. With a compact design and built-in auto tracking feature, the AW-UE30 also supports easy and efficient operation making it ideal for use in academic settings and business meetings. New 4K Integrated PTZ Camera Mr. Fujio Hiramori, Manager - Market...

Heathrow innovates operations with Genetec security solutions

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions announced that Heathrow Airport’s multi-year investment in Genetec solutions is enabling them to continuously innovate and transform operations. The joint effort provides Heathrow with a unified view across large-scale airport operations that is securing people and assets, bringing efficiency, and enhancing the passenger experience while ensuring data privacy and cyber...

Exclusive insights from real estate pioneers at the Saudi summit

15th Real Estate Development Summit Saudi Arabia: Europe Edition recently concluded on the 4th and 5th of July in Palau de Congressos, Palma de Mallorca – Spain. Aptly themed: Connecting beyond boundaries, this edition brought over 350 decision-makers together representing top projects in Saudi Arabia and a global pool of some of the most sought-after solutions. Expert insights The summit began on a very high note with the legendary, Sir Peter Cook, Director – Cook Belacevic Haffn...

Cyber protection enhanced in new Acronis True Image release

Acronis, a global pioneer in cybersecurity and data protection, is pleased to announce that its flagship product, Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office, is reverting to its original name, Acronis True Image, with the new version release. Performance and cybersecurity Users across the globe can experience the latest release of Acronis True Image, featuring enhanced performance and cybersecurity capabilities to meet today’s cybersecurity challenges.   Introduced in 2003, Acronis Tru...

360 Vision Technology's Predator Radar for wide-area detection

An industry pioneer in the application of radar technology for security surveillance, 360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of rugged HD, hybrid, radar, and thermal imaging cameras, is at the forefront of cost-effective radar technology suitable for a broad spectrum of high-security monitoring applications. Radar technology is often thought to be exclusive to the realms of high-budget security installations. However, spearheading the latest developments in cost-effective combined rada...

Cubbit raises $12.5M to revolutionise European cloud storage

Cubbit, the first geo-distributed cloud storage enabler announced the closing of its $12.5M funding round. With this new funding, the company will enable European Service Providers and Companies to take back full independence and control over their data, infrastructures, and costs. Data security challenges More than 180 billion Terabytes of data will be produced in 2025, and 75% of this will be created and processed at the edge. This explosive growth raises data orchestration complexity, cybe...

NSI welcomes Alaster Purchase as new Chief Operating Officer

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alaster Purchase as its new Chief Operating Officer. Richard Fogelman, NSI Chief Executive, stated, “I am very excited to welcome Alaster to our senior management team. His appointment underscores our continued commitment to upholding the gold standard in security and fire safety certification.”  Alaster Purchase Recently, as Chief Operating Officer for GS1 UK, and latterly as Corporate Marketi...

WithSecure™ warns of cyber threats to Paris 2024 Olympics

For a variety of malicious threat actors operating in and out of cyberspace, prominent events with large audiences, such as sporting events and elections, are prime targets for attack. Cyberthreats to Paris With the Paris Olympics approaching, WithSecure™ (formerly F-Secure Business) has issued an evaluation report, "Olympics – Cyber Threats to Paris 2024", to alert businesses, organisations, and the general public to the cyber threats facing the Paris 2024 Olympics.  This r...

Gillingham FC welcomes Hochiki as Rainham End sponsor

Gillingham Football Club is excited to welcome Hochiki Europe as its new Rainham End Sponsor. The agreement will see the Rainham End at Priestfield Stadium renamed ‘The Rainham End in partnership with Hochiki’ until the end of the 2026/27 season.  Commercial fire detection Hochiki, whose European head office and manufacturing plant was established over 30 years ago in Gillingham, has been a world-class pioneer in the production of commercial fire detection and emergency lighti...

March Networks expands partnership with American Dairy Queen

March Networks®, a pioneer in intelligent video surveillance, is pleased to announce its selection as an American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ) approved supplier of video surveillance solutions for the DQ® system. This partnership marks a significant milestone in March Networks’ ongoing collaboration with DQ franchise owners since 2017, serving more than two hundred DQ restaurants across 13 U.S. states. DQ Point-of-Sale (POS) system As an approved supplier, March Networks seam...

AI, cybersecurity lead IT investments in Kaseya's 2024 report

Kaseya, the global provider of AI-powered cybersecurity and IT management software released its 2024 Future of IT Survey Report, which surveyed IT service providers from the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions. Based on the report, increasing IT productivity through automation and AI usage are among the top priorities, while IT cybersecurity remains an area for growth, with IT service providers anticipating it will be one of its primary investment areas. AI Investment: AI taking centre stage AI...

Vismo uses Dragonfly intelligence for better travel security

Dragonfly and Vismo announce an integration partnership by which intelligence from Dragonfly’s Security Intelligence & Analysis Service will be available through the Vismo platform. Vismo will have access to Dragonfly’s 19,000 location risk scores and associated detailed intelligence reports and incident data. As a result, users of Vismo’s Locate & Protect App will be better protected when they are on the move. Two complementary capabilities The service combines two...

FPT Industrial showcases green tech at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2024

FPT Industrial, the Iveco Group brand dedicated to the design, production, and sale of low-environmental impact powertrains, will travel to Hanover to attend IAA TRANSPORTATION 2024. On-road and industrial applications The trade show for logistics, commercial vehicles, buses, and the transportation industry will take place from September 17 to September 22, 2024, at the Deutsche Messe AG venue. As a pioneer in on-road and industrial applications, FPT Industrial wants to harness its participat...

Smart Spaces powers Landsec's digital access control app

Landsec, one of the UK’s commercial real estate companies, is launching an optimised Landsec Experience app across its entire London portfolio of prime workplaces using Smart Spaces’ smart building OS. The new app is designed to help people who work in Landsec’s buildings get the most from their time in and around their offices. In addition to digital access control, it provides office customers with access to a range of personalised experiences, events, and discounts along wi...

Bank security highlights at Security Essen 2024

Bank security is one of the key topics of Security Essen 2024. On September 19, the “Day of Banks and Savings Banks” showcases practical solutions for financial institutions. Recent events have underlined the urgent need for action in this area. Julia Jacob, Project Manager at Security Essen, states, "With the right measures, the number of explosive attacks in some regions of Germany has been reduced by up to 80 percent. Our experts will showcase the most promising options, pro...

Helitech Expo 2024 showcases innovations in rotorcraft & air mobility

Helitech Expo is excited to announce the return of the business event dedicated to the rotorcraft industry, taking place on the 24th and 25th of September 2024 at ExCeL London.  This event is the ultimate destination for rotorcraft professionals seeking to stay ahead of industry trends and innovations.  Helitech Expo The 2023 edition of Helitech Expo was a resounding success, attracting over 4,000 key buyers. The event facilitated crucial discussions on the integration of airspace,...

BLACKTALON Ecosystem: SPX unveils customisable C-UAS capability

Radiofrequency (RF) technology specialists SPX Communication Technologies launches the BLACKTALON Ecosystem, a new Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) capability based on the operationally proven BLACKTALON solution. BLACKTALON Ecosystem The BLACKTALON Ecosystem integrates SPX Communication Technologies’ BLACKTALON C-UAS technology and decades of expertise in the space with a vendor-agnostic framework. This approach ensures solutions can meet every customer’s unique requirements...

IN Groupe and Fingerprints introduce next-gen biometric cards

Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints™) and IN Groupe through SPS brand, a pioneer in contactless and dual interface cards, announce the launch of its secure Component solution for contactless biometric payment cards, supporting global card manufacturers to scale up production of next-generation payment cards. Secure Component solution In line with consumer preferences for contactless, the global biometric payment card market is anticipated to rise at a considerable rate over the coming yea...

Matrix drives innovation in the security and telecom sector at SAFE South Expo

Matrix, an entity in the Security and Telecom sector, has successfully concluded its participation at SAFE South Expo 2024 in Chennai. Leveraging over three decades of industry expertise, Matrix engaged with industry peers gathered valuable insights, and explored new avenues for collaboration.  Technology-centric solutions Matrix remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering technology-centric solutions, prioritising customer satisfaction. This dedication is evident in creating cutti...

Gunnebo's commitment to low-emission steel with SteelZero

Gunnebo Entrance Control is proud to announce its membership in SteelZero, a global initiative uniting organisations to expedite the shift towards a net zero steel industry. By Joining SteelZero, a renowned pioneer in entrance control solutions has pledged to drive demand for low-emission steel, contribute to policy reviews, and foster collective action and knowledge sharing among peers. Low-emission steel Alongside over 40 other businesses that consume more than 10 million tonnes of steel an...

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