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Exabeam, a global cybersecurity pioneer that delivers AI-driven security operations, announced Investigation Timelines™ within the Exabeam Search™ application, a powerful new capability on the Exabeam Security Operations Platform™. An industry-first, Investigation Timelines break down silos and simplify investigations for security analysts with integrated cross-platform workflows. Designed to empower security teams amid growing threats and skills shortages, this innovative cap...

Dahua Technology, a world-pioneering video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, made its debut at Intertraffic Amsterdam 2024, displaying a diverse range of ITS solutions tailored to improve road safety, optimise traffic operations, and contribute to sustainable urban development. During the event, Mr. Wang Jun, General Manager of ITS Product R&D at Dahua Technology, delivered a keynote speech titled “AI Enables Future Traffic”. Role of AIoT technologies Based on Dahua&...

VIPRE Security Group, a global pioneer and award-winning cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection company, released its Q1 2024 Email Threat Trends report, based on an analysis of 1.8 billion emails. The findings reveal the evolving landscape of email-based threats and emerging tactics malicious actors are employing. The US, UK, Ireland, and Japan top the spam sources list. The report identifies the US as the top source of spam emails globally, followed by the U.K., Ireland, and Japan. The U...

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, has announced that support for employee badges in Apple Wallet is available for Gallagher customers in the U.S. with the release of Gallagher Command Centre v9.10.   Employee badge in Apple Wallet is fully integrated with Gallagher Command Centre, making it easy for customers to issue and manage access credentials for their employees with in-app provisioning via Gallagher’s Mobile Connect app.   Managing credentials with ease O...

The Transportation Services and Mobility department for the city of Grand Prairie, Texas recently completed a substantial project to replace the locks on their Intelligent Traffic Cabinets with a better and more secure choice. Turns out what they needed was only a few miles away with ALCEA’s Traffic Cabinet Locking Solution powered by ABLOY technology. ALCEA is the brand formerly known as ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions - Critical Infrastructure. The ALCEA Traffic Cabinet Locking Solution has...

A wider group of customers can now experience the benefits of Dicentis Hybrid Meetings with the latest rollout of this cloud-hosted end-to-end hybrid conference solution. The technology update is part of an ongoing mission of Bosch Building Technologies to meet the rapidly evolving needs of the modern professional conferencing environment. Hybrid meeting environment Dicentis Hybrid Meetings is a fully native end-to-end solution that ticks all the boxes for highly efficient, legally compliant...

Sweden's Södra Älvsborgs Rescue Service Association, (SÄRF) has increased its deployment of LiveU's real-time video transmission solutions, adding recording capabilities to create a complete 'live and store' video set-up for situational awareness and use in training scenarios.  This significantly strengthens its decision-making, responsiveness and preparedness to deal with fires and accidents. Headquartered in Boras, the regional rescue organisation runs rescue services in s...

An end-to-end IDIS video solution has overcome performance, quality, and affordability challenges that had hampered public space surveillance in Bristol city centre. The upgrade, which tackled a growing list of problems including degraded picture quality, unreliable transmission and data storage, and poor usability, has been completed at Temple Quay and Glass Wharf by KIS Fire & Security.   GDPR-compliant video surveillance The successful project is enabling significant operatio...

Allied Universal®, the world’s renowned security and facility services company, has been named to the Newsweek list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters 2024 with a ranking of four and a half stars.  The list was compiled based on responses from people with less than five years of employment experience currently working at companies with more than 500 employees. Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters “Allied Universal is honoured to be recognised as one of Amer...

ASTM International presented its top annual award – the 2024 Award of Merit to Nicholas Paulter for his contributions to ASTM’s security systems and equipment committee (F12). The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for distinguished service and outstanding participation in ASTM International committee activities. Expert leadership Paulter was recognised for his successful guidance of member discussions through co...

Completed in 2023, Thanet Parkway Station, the new high-speed rail hub serving the Thanet area in southeast Kent, has implemented a significant infrastructure enhancement: the installation of high-quality parking barriers to optimise accessibility and safety within its premises. Investment in connectivity Thanet Parkway Station, which opened on 31st July 2023, is a testament to the region's commitment to advancing its transportation infrastructure. With a total investment of £44 million...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has announced its regional security personnel winners for 2024, recognising frontline security officers across the United Kingdom for their commitment to keeping people, property and places professionally protected. The BSIA’s regional security personnel awards are part of the Association’s British Security Awards, which will be held from 2024 at the Royal Lancaster London. All regional winners will now go forward as national finalist...

Financial landscape is growing expeditiously, offering new opportunities of economic and commercial growth. And experts suggest that facial recognition can be uniquely profiting to lever and protect this growth. RecFaces, an international facial recognition software vendor, is excited to announce their upcoming webinar focusing on the transformative role of Facial Recognition Systems in the Banking Sector. The webinar, titled ‘Facial Recognition In Banks: A Win-Win Game To Improve Securi...

Comcast Smart Solutions, a division of Comcast Corporation that specialises in smart technology solutions for businesses and communities, announced that it will provide the Town of Braselton, Georgia, with smart video camera technology with AI capabilities to improve public safety and emergency response. The deployment of smart video camera technology at the Town Green and Braselton Park will provide the town with real-time visibility into its community spaces, and insights into traffic pattern...

Milestone Systems, a global pioneer in video technology, is at the forefront of the video security industry, emphasising responsible technology innovation across its operations. The company will host this free, one-day event on May 7 in Toronto. Geared to IT pioneers and security professionals, the day will feature engaging presentations from Milestone's technology partners across key industries such as education, healthcare, city surveillance, and hospitality. Attendees will gain insights into...

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., continues to gain momentum since reformulating its business operations to focus exclusively on physical security and business intelligence applications. Quanergy’s groundbreaking 3D LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) solutions provide users with real-time data to detect potential threats and abnormalities for immediate remediation with unparalleled levels of precision and range in virtually any environment or operating conditions. Accelerate Quanergy&rsquo...

Hikvision, a world-pioneering manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, will proudly unveil its Solar Solutions lineup at a May 23 webinar, showcasing this unprecedented solution to security challenges in standalone sites and hard to reach remote locations. Attendees will receive a 50% discount on the 4 MP Kit DS-2XS2T47G1-LDH/4G/C18S40 when purchased within 30 days of the webinar. Solar Kits with Colo...

Sensera Systems, a provider of solutions for real-time jobsite intelligence, announced the launch of its complete site security solution. The full solution includes the compact solar-powered SiteWatch Pro3 camera, the newly released TalkDown deterrence kit, and professional monitoring services all enabled through Sensera’s SiteCloud software. Sensera Systems now offers comprehensive jobsite security coverage and meets risk compliance for projects of any size. Sensera's energy-efficient s...

Barracuda Networks, Inc., a trusted partner and major provider of cloud-first security solutions, announced that Neal Bradbury has been elevated to the role of Chief Product Officer. In this new role, Neal will lead a unified product, engineering, and advanced technology team to steer the vision for Barracuda’s comprehensive cybersecurity platform and drive customer-centric innovation across the entire portfolio. The platform is designed to protect customers across all attack surfaces inc...

i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety announced that it has appointed Gerard Figols as the company's Chief Product Officer (CPO). With a career spanning over 17 years in the physical security industry, Figols brings a wealth of global experience and strategic vision to his new role. Experience and responsibilities In his most recent position as President of i-PRO EMEA and i-PRO APAC, Figols demonst...

The economic fallout of the COVID-19 epidemic was felt in supply chain disruptions, higher prices, and shortages of certain goods. The physical security industry was not spared, although the epidemic also presented opportunities for security companies. Changing access control trends triggered by the pandemic are still reverberating throughout the industry, for example. Four years later, the impact of the pandemic is still being felt in the security market, lingering like the symptoms of "long CO...

Brigade Electronics has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise for international trade. Brigade is one of 252 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise. Announced on Monday, 6th May, 2024, Brigade Electronics has been chosen for its excellence in international trade. A total of 257 awards were made with five companies being recognised for two awards. Brigade Electronics Employing 154 people in the UK, Brigade Electronic...

Genetec Inc., a renowned technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that its new enterprise-grade SaaS solution, Security Center SaaS, gives organisations the complete freedom to choose the door controllers, cameras, and devices that work best for their business. Based on an open platform architecture, Security Center SaaS enables organisations to connect direct-to-cloud with the latest Axis, Bosch, Hanwha, and i-PRO camera...

When it comes to preventing theft and ensuring overall safety, technology offers a robust toolkit for retail stores to enhance security in several ways. From intelligent surveillance systems to RFID tags used to avoid shoplifting, today’s retail and loss prevention strategies are more effective than ever. Beyond security, the newer technologies can also provide benefits related to merchandising, inventory control, customer service, and the list goes on. The combination of abundant data and...

VITEC, a market-renowned provider of IPTV, video streaming and digital signage solutions, and RFmondial, a specialist in wireless transmission technology, have announced a groundbreaking achievement: the world's first demonstration of ultra-low latency (below 100 ms) video streaming over DECT NR+, the new non-cellular 5G standard. Achieved as part of the Sennheiser-led Franco-German-backed project MERCI, the demonstration took place at a public workshop in Hannover, Germany on April 19, 2024....

The PSA Network, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators announced the lineup of sponsors for PSA TEC 2024 (TEC) in Dallas, Texas, May 13-17.  PSA TEC 2024 "PSA TEC 2024 will again be the most powerful event for security integrators, and we have an incredible group of technology partner sponsors that enable PSA to exceed expectations in delivering high-quality educational offerings, networking, and exclusive engagement with prominent industry pioneers...

In an awards ceremony held at California State University, Fullerton, Allied Universal® Global Chairman and CEO Steve Jones received the 2024 Excellence in Executive Leadership Award from the university’s Giles-O’Malley Centre for Leadership.  “I am honoured to be recognised for the innovative strategies Allied Universal has implemented to further the security industry,” Jones said. “Leadership and innovation have always held a steadfast pla...

G2E Asia, the pioneering gaming and entertainment marketplace in Asia, proudly announces its return to Macau on June 4-6, 2024, marking its 15th anniversary milestone. In collaboration with the Asian IR Expo, this year’s event is set to deliver an enhanced experience in all aspects of the expo, with 360-degree opportunities across the gaming, entertainment, and integrated resort industries. Aligned with the industry’s growing focus on technology, G2E Asia’s 15th edition will u...

Intelligent power management company Eaton participated in The White House Office of the National Cyber Director’s Convening on Cyber Workforce event on April 29 to underscore its commitment to cybersecurity training across industries. The company’s vice president of engineering and technology, Luiz Fernando Huet de Bacellar participated in the roundtable discussion with U.S. business, government and community pioneers. Eaton’s multipronged efforts The need for cybersecurity...

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...