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Vectra launches new advisory and operational cybersecurity services

Vectra®, a leader in network threat detection and response (NDR) announced a range of new advisory and operational cybersecurity services that enable enterprises to increase security operations efficiency and significantly reduce the risk of data breaches. Improving incident responses Organisations that deploy the flagship Cognito® NDR platform from Vectra will be able to dramatically improve their incident response performance by leveraging years of profession...

ISS Facility Services launches Pure Space, a specialised disinfection service to battle COVID 19

ISS Facility Management service has announced the launch of a new disinfection and hygiene solution, Pure Space. ‘Pure Space’ works by analysing all traffic and touchpoints, identifying high-touch surfaces, and tailoring a suitable hygiene plan for that environment. It ensures that high-touch areas remain safe for hours after they have been disinfected. Cleaning and disinfection experience  “We developed Pure Space with our scientific knowledge of large-scale cleaning,...

Abnormal Security data reveals 200% monthly increase in invoice and payment fraud business email compromise attacks

Abnormal Security, a pioneer in protecting large enterprises from Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks, published research data that shows a 200 percent increase in BEC attacks focused on invoice or payment fraud from April to May 2020. This sharp rise continues the trend observed by Abnormal Security throughout the year. Invoice and payment fraud According to the Abnormal Security Quarterly BEC Report for Q1 2020, invoice and payment fraud attacks increased more than 75 percent in the...

Vectra integrates network threat detection and response for Microsoft Security Services

Vectra AI, a pioneer in network threat detection and response (NDR) announced deep product integration with Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) and Microsoft Azure Sentinel to elevate Vectra’s unique NDR detections to the Microsoft security platform in the Security Operations Center (SOC) enabling more capability to prevent attackers from establishing footholds across enterprise networks. Vectra has also been invited to become a member of The Microsoft Intelligent Security...

IDEX Biometrics partners with Tongxin Microelectronics’ to create a biometric payment card for secure payment

IDEX Biometrics ASA, a provider of advanced fingerprint identification and authentication solutions, is pleased to announce that IDEX’s fingerprint sensor and Tongxin Microelectronics’ Co., Ltd. (TMC) secure element have been included in a biometric payment card certified by China UnionPay. This is the first biometric payment card to be certified by China UnionPay. TMC is a secure element supplier in China focused on the smart card industry and is partnering with IDEX to accelerate...

APE explores the meaning and benefits of perimeter security

Perimeter security is a term used to describe the barriers that help deter and prevent any break-ins (or breakouts). It plays a vital role in protecting buildings and premises. Boundaries and physical barriers are perhaps the most visible aspects of perimeter security, but comprehensive measures are also likely to leverage modern technology and security systems as well. In this article, APE delve into different aspects of perimeter security and highlights the benefits they offer a business or p...

Eight reasons why Axis helps in delivering a smart city

Almost all cities have a smart city agenda. Their priorities will differ according to the unique challenges they face, but they all have the same goals: to create ways to use data and resources more efficiently and make cities more livable. Axis is innovating for a smarter, safer world. The company plays a vital role in the transition to smarter cities by providing scalable and innovative Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for public safety, urban mobility, and environmental monitoring. There...

Motorola Solutions integrates enterprise body-worn cameras and video management software

Motorola Solutions announced the latest addition to its video security and analytics portfolio, the integration of its VideoTag enterprise body-worn cameras and Avigilon Control Center (ACC) video management software. The integration enhances enterprise security efforts by making live body-worn video and audio easily accessible through the ACC™ AI-powered platform. Mobile video capability “The introduction of this integration is a part of our ongoing efforts to introduce intellige...

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...

Nedap and Tag Company announce collaboration in the UK retail market on retail loss prevention solutions

Nedap N.V. and Tag Company Ltd. have announced that they will join forces in the UK market regarding Nedap retail loss prevention solutions. This combination brings together the technical and commercial strengths of both companies. Both organisations have stated that the arrangement will take effect 1 March 2020. Nedap-Tag Company partnership This cooperation stems from the close relationship that has been established over the past few years. Tag Company will be responsible for all Nedap EAS b...

Impinj announces Chief Financial Officer

Impinj, Inc., a provider, and pioneer of RAIN RFID solutions announced that Cary Baker will join the company as Chief Financial Officer effective February 17, 2020. Baker comes to Impinj from RealNetworks, where he had been Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since 2017. “I am thrilled to welcome Cary to the Impinj team,” said Impinj Co-founder and CEO Chris Diorio. “Cary’s CFO experience, deep financial and operational background, and strategic insights will serve Imp...

Medixsafe enables KARE key control cabinets with Bluetooth format mobile card readers

MedixSafe, a pioneer in the access control cabinet market, announces that its Key Access Ready Enclosure (KARE) key control cabinets are now available with Bluetooth format card readers. This wireless technology enables users to access their KARE cabinets using their mobile devices as their access credential, while still offering the high level of security synonymous with MedixSafe’s solutions. Polymer swing handle lock Each key tag easily snaps open so that names and/or numbers of keys...

Meesons unveils EasyGate Superb speed gate at International Security Expo 2019

Meesons, UK’s entry control innovator, will be unveiling its innovative EasyGate Superb at this year’s International Security Expo (ISE19), Olympia London, 3-4 December, stand K40. At 99mm the EasyGate Superb cabinets are the slimmest of any Speed Gate on the market, accentuating the sleek, minimalistic aesthetics created by the glass wings. EasyGate Superb is an ultra-slim, fully customised Speed Gate that is an ideal solution for controlling access to offices, schools, universities...

Checkpoint Systems’ source tagging programme helps retailers maximise revenue

The retail industry is constantly evolving, with a fast-paced environment that requires retailers to quickly respond to changes in the market, while delivering a consistent service that inspires customer loyalty – all in a bid to maintain healthy margins and revenue in what is an increasingly competitive landscape. Helping retailers to drive efficiency and capitalise on new labelling innovations, Checkpoint Systems’ source tagging programme, which celebrates more than 25 years since...

Videx enhances standalone offline MiAccess proximity access control solution

Videx, global manufacturer and supplier of access control and door entry systems, has improved its standalone offline Mifare proximity access solution, MiAccess, by introducing a new handle to compliment the current range of readers. Mifare proximity access control The handle, with a brushed aluminium finish, is a standalone and surface mount addition that includes an integrated offline Mifare proximity fob/card reader that is battery powered from an internal 6V lithium battery allowing up to...

Identiv and Les Bouchages Delage collaborate on delivering IoT-enabled products for NFC-connected bottles

Identiv, Inc announced that the company is expanding its partnership with Les Bouchages Delage to deliver Internet of Things (IoT)-ready solutions for near field communication (NFC)-connected bottles in the wine and spirit industry. Identiv and Les Bouchages Delage originally partnered while collaborating on an intelligent NFC bottle cap for a luxury cognac brand. Now, the two companies are expanding their partnership by equipping a wide variety of Les Bouchages Delage cap designs with Identiv&...

Cathal Phelan joins Impinj Board of Directors

Impinj, Inc., a provider, and pioneer of RAIN RFID solutions announced that Cathal Phelan has joined its board of directors. “We are thrilled to have Cathal join our board. His business leadership, 30 years of engineering experience, and broad semiconductor background stood out through our thorough search. Cathal will strengthen the board independence we value at Impinj,” said Impinj Board Chair Peter van Oppen. “Cathal’s deep understanding of radio technologies and sol...

FLIR launches Brickstream 3D Gen 2 people counting sensor with Employee Filtering technology

FLIR Systems, Inc. announced the latest generation of the FLIR Brickstream 3D Gen 2 people counting sensor. This new version includes a unique employee filtering feature designed to provide retail and shopping businesses with more accurate customer traffic data and sales conversion metrics. The employee filtering feature uses a combination of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology and employee-worn tags to automatically identify and remove staff from customer counts, a process that can otherwise...

Hubbell incorporated appoints Allan Connolly Group President, Hubbell Power Systems

Hubbell Incorporated announced the appointment of Allan Connolly to the role of Group President, Hubbell Power Systems (HPS).  As Group President, Mr. Connolly will lead all business units within the HPS Group. Mr. Connolly previously served as President of Aclara, coming to Hubbell as part of the acquisition of that company by HPS in February 2018. Mr. Connolly oversaw the strategic direction of Aclara, joining as President and CEO in May 2014....

Identiv to exhibit RFID, NFC, and UHF solutions to secure Internet of Things (IoT) at RFID Journal LIVE! 2019

Identiv, Inc. has announced that it will demonstrate its complete radio-frequency identification (RFID), near-field communication (NFC), and inlay portfolio to secure the Internet of Things (IoT) during RFID Journal LIVE! on April 2 – 4, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. RFID Journal LIVE! RFID Journal LIVE! is an event focused on RFID and related technologies. Now in its 17th year, the event features more than 200 exhibitors from 26 countries showcasing the best selection of RFID...

Yeastar certified interoperability of S-Series VoIP PBX with VHP PMS

Yeastar is a provider of cloud-based and on-premises VoIP PBXs and VoIP Gateways for SMBs, and PT. Supranusa Sindata, an international provider of business intelligence solutions for the hospitality industry jointly announced that they have completed interoperability testing between Yeastar award-winning S-Series VoIP PBX and PT. Supranusa Sindata’s most-known PMS – Visual Hotel Program (VHP). The integration offers the opportunity to forge a greater connection with the guest and st...

Yeastar announces ippi as its certified SIP Trunk provider

Yeastar, a provider of cloud-based and on-premises VoIP PBXs and VoIP Gateways for SMBs, and ippi, a key France-based player in SIP telephony jointly announced the full interoperability of Yeastar S-Series VoIP PBX and Yeastar Cloud PBX services with ippi SIP trunk. Rigorous testing has been performed to certify that ippi’s stable and cost-effective SIP-trunking services work seamlessly with Yeastar award-winning S-Series VoIP PBX and Cloud PBX, offering anot...

Nortech to exhibit vehicle detection, vehicle tagging and parking control management at Parkex 2019

People and vehicle access control specialists Nortech will be exhibiting some exciting new products at Parkex 2019 this April. Ideal for businesses that want to know more about people and vehicle access solutions and their benefits, the South Wales-based company will be launching its new 8 Series detector range, debuting its next generation Nedap ANPR Access V2 and showing its popular Variable Message Sign (VMS) system. Extensive experience Nortech has supplied products and solutions to the s...

Nortech’s long-range vehicle and driver identification tags ensure seamless yet secure access

People and vehicle access control specialist, Nortech is now offering long-range vehicle and driver identification tags to grant seamless access to approaching vehicles. Nedap TRANSIT reader range Designed to accompany the popular TRANSIT reader range from Nedap, the tags are ideal for use in staff car parks, for priority vehicle control, industrial site access control, fleet and parking management. Key features include simultaneous driver and vehicle identification, a reading distance of up...

Rosslare Enterprises receives CE (RED) and FCC certification for UHF-SMART BLE-ID and long-range integrated UHF readers

Rosslare Enterprises Ltd., global provider of professional security solutions, announces that it has been awarded CE (RED) 2017 Edition, and FCC (CFR 47 – Part 15.B) certification on its new AY-U920BT and AY-H915BT UHF SMART BLE-ID and long-range UHF Readers.“We are very pleased to be able to present these products to North America and European Union channel partners that are certified to operate within the radio equipment limits of those countries,” said Ezra Ozer, Director of...

MedixSafe launches KARE XL cabinet to safeguard and track access to sensitive keys

MedixSafe, a manufacturer in the access control cabinet market, is pleased to introduce the KARE XL. The 36”H x 14”W x 9”D Key Access Ready Enclosure has an increased key storage capacity of 192 – 224, depending on the configuration. It’s an ideal solution for dealers and integrators to specify for security directors and end users of all kinds to safeguard - and track access to - sensitive keys. KARE XL connects to an existing access control system and features an...

Nortech offers TRANSIT Ultimate long-range reader based for automatic vehicle identification

People and vehicle access control specialist Nortech is now offering a robust long-range reader based on semi active RFID technology, which enables automatic vehicle identification at distances of up to 10 metres and speeds of up to 125 mph. The TRANSIT Ultimate from Nedap is a high-end reader and is designed to perform well in both high security applications and demanding vehicular access control applications. It is also designed to perform under harsh environmental conditions. It is ideal for...

Johnson Controls enhances centralised security control with Software House C•CURE 9000 v2.70

Johnson Controls introduces C•CURE 9000 v2.70 from Software House, one of the industry’s most powerful security management systems providing 24x7 mission critical security and safety protection for people, buildings and assets. This new version provides up-to-date capabilities and technologies that enable security departments to meet the changing requirements of corporate facility protection. More secure and agile workplace C•CURE 9000 v2.70 provides security staff with a consi...

Nortech offers FeeMaster smart range for effective car park management

People and Vehicle Access control system specialists Nortech have designed a parking control system which combines both automatic barriers and parking ticket control to manage the use of private and public car parks and is around one fifth of the cost of conventional systems. Nortech’s FeeMaster Smart range offers a modular solution for a variety of parking management applications from simple car park control to full parking fee management and payment systems. The range includes the FeeMa...

Nortech to demonstrate uPASS TARGET vehicle access solutions at Norbain South West Roadshow 2018

People and vehicle access control specialists Nortech will be on hand to demonstrate some of its products at the Norbain South West Roadshow 2018 in Newport, scheduled to take place next month. Ideal for businesses that want to know more about people and vehicle access solutions and their benefits, the company will be displaying its new uPASS Target Antenna, an additional long-range identification solution, which is used alongside its uPASS Target Reader.      Nortech...

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