Industrial & commercial security applications - News

Pluralsight, Inc., the globally renowned technology workforce development company, has announced enhancements for its industry-renowned skills platform at Pluralsight LIVE. These updates include the introduction of Priorities - a first-of-its-kind tool designed to completely align skills development strategy with business objectives and Cloud labs - a hands-on learning experience designed to accelerate cloud skills development. New software updates Brandon Peay, the Executive Vice President (...

Pluralsight, Inc., the technology workforce development company announced at its annual user conference, Pluralsight LIVE, that Verizon has chosen Pluralsight as its strategic partner to support the company's ongoing employee education and upskilling program. Digital transformation Verizon launched the initiative as a key component of its Learning 2.0 strategy, centered on aligning skill development As one of the world's largest communication technology companies, Verizon is at the forefront...

Pluralsight, Inc., the enterprise technology skills platform announced the introduction of Delivery Module for Pluralsight Flow, a new tool designed to help engineering teams proactively overcome roadblocks in the software development process and identify improvements to deliver greater value and improve time-to-market. Human interaction measurement  Conversations and efforts can focus on where it matters most, helping teams make changes with real impact" Pluralsight Flow’s Deliver...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is pleased to announce the appointment of Zara Taylor as Marketing Manager. Zara, who is based at the company’s global headquarters in Poole, Dorset, is overseeing the company’s ongoing and rapidly expanding digital and marketing strategies. TDSi’s Managing Director, John Davies commented, “We’re excited at the prospect of seeing Zara’s skills being put to work, as we take our marketing activity to the next level with a g...

Sterling, a renowned provider of background and identity services, is expanding the global Sterling Identity suite of services and has launched a new UK Right to Work Identity Verification solution that uses facial recognition and fraud detection technology to accurately verify an individual’s right to work status. According to Cifas - the UK’s leading fraud prevention service - there have been consistent increases in identity fraud over the last four years which means that the pote...

Lockton, the globally renowned independent broker and cyber security solutions firm, is rolling out CyberCube’s Broking Manager, the cyber risks analytics platform for insurance intermediaries. Established in 1966, Lockton has over 60,000 clients globally and is the world’s eighth-largest insurance brokerage. The business has over 100 offices in over 125 countries. CyberCube has designed and tailored Broking Manager specifically to the needs of the insurance broking community. It of...

IT and security systems integrators across the Middle East and Africa can now deliver more efficient, off-the-shelf integration of complete corporate systems - including access control, visitor management, security and building management - following a distribution agreement between Quanika and NIT, an Ingram Micro Company. Quanika’s modular, ready-made approach is designed to make integration straightforward, even for the most complex, multi-site projects, enabling organisations to adapt...

LuxTrust users (representing over 95% of Luxembourg’s active population) will benefit from the highest possible level of e-signature security in the EU when they remotely sign documents and transactions during their day to day use of the country’s wide range of digital services. This highest-assurance level for Luxembourgers has been made possible by LuxTrust, the pioneer European qualified Trust Service Provider and certification authority that supports Luxembourg’s public an...

Symmetry CompleteView 20/20 5.2 video management is now available from AMAG Technology. Symmetry CompleteView 5.2 functionality updates include: Operates with any ONVIF Profile S conformant device now that it is a conformant ONVIF Profile S client. Support for software triggers makes it easier to integrate with other systems from the UI Use Axis Joysticks, Hanwha Control Boards, and a number of additional cameras Improved schedule management Set thresholds for email notifications such as...

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher, is pleased to announce the appointment of Shamsher Singh as Regional Manager for North India. Singh joins the team, lead by Gautham NV to support Gallagher’s growing business opportunities in India, including a significant project currently underway with the Indian Air Force. Singh brings to the role over 11 years of sales and business development experience working with multinational companies. He holds an MBA in Marketing and International Busine...

Navigate360 urges to identify the warning signs of stress in the employees and ultimately prevent violence with confidence and knowledge. If it is like most businesses, the business probably weren't at all prepared to deal with COVID-19, and the companies are still tirelessly adjusting operations to adapt and survive. Regardless, the urgency of another eclipsing issue is about to interrupt those efforts. Professionals have warned of a follow-up tsunami in the form of mental health issues. And i...

Navigate360 invites everyone to welcome P3 Global Intel to the Navigate360 team. As they continue to focus on extending value to their customers, P3 brings a wealth of expertise along with state-of-the-art tip acquisition and management technology. The P3 solution is the renowned choice of Crime Stoppers Programs, Law Enforcement Agencies, Campus Safety Programs, and Federal Agency Initiatives in the US. Its proven technology is used in over 35,000 schools and districts across the country, wher...

ADI Global Distribution, a renowned wholesale distributor of security, AV and low-voltage products, announced that it opened a new branch location in Scarborough, Ontario. This marks ADI's second location to serve the Greater Toronto Area and tenth location in Canada, and strengthens its commitment to providing the best and most convenient service to dealers. The new ADI Scarborough branch, located at 150 McLevin Avenue, Unit 7, Scarborough, Ontario (Phone: 647-480-6871), will provide dealers w...

The increasing cyber security threat and COVID-19 are causing challenges everywhere, including in the energy sector. The European Network for Cyber Security (ENCS), the Association of European Distribution System Operators (E.DSO), and the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E), hosted the first of two webinars to discuss some of these challenges. ‘Cybersecurity: Data Sharing’ webinar Renowned cyber security experts from the grid operator commun...

Digital Guardian, a provider of data loss prevention and managed detection and response, has announced Tim Bandos will become Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Bandos will bring more than 15 years of experience to the position, including his five years as VP of Cybersecurity at Digital Guardian. Prior to joining Digital Guardian, Bandos was Director of Cybersecurity for Dupont where he was responsible for overseeing internal controls, incident response and threat intelligence. In his n...

A steadfast commitment to quality has always been a key part of the ethos at Axis. Quality assurance starts from the initial design phase and continues throughout the product journey - from design to component sourcing, to manufacturing, delivery and beyond. Manufacturing products that are consistently of the highest standard can only be achieved if the entire supply chain reflects the same commitment to quality. The key is ensuring that the right suppliers are chosen and deep, reciprocal relat...

Corero Network Security plc, a provider of real-time, high-performance Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) defence solutions, announces that it has released a major update to the award-winning SmartWall® Threat Defence System (TDS). Corero's SmartWall Threat Defence System already delivers line-rate performance for the fastest, always-on, real-time DDoS protection but these new enhancements propel the solution to industry leading levels of accuracy and effectiveness for automatic DDoS dete...

Acuant, a global provider of identity verification, announced that Acuant FaceID provides facial recognition with liveness detection technology that has been awarded PAD Level 1 and Level 2 compliance by iBeta, an independent third-party tester, in accordance with the ISO/IEC 30107-3 standards. Acuant FaceID now offers biometric facial recognition match with liveness tests that are iBeta PAD Level 2 compliant using anti-spoofing technology as part of its suite of tools for identity verification...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is proud to announce the launch of the new and enhanced version of its GARDiS security software, Version 2.0. Amongst the upgrades, GARDiS 2.0 features new Fire Door release and Site Lock Down functions, along with integration with ASSA ABLOY Aperio and SimonsVoss SmartIntego wireless locks.  GARDiS 2.0 software TDSi’s Managing Director, John Davies commented, “We are excited to unveil the new version of our Software as a Service (SaaS) GA...

Ping Identity, the intelligent identity solution for the enterprise, today announced the acquisition of ShoCard, a provider in technology designed to transform the way users manage their identity and engage with companies. The acquisition marks a significant step towards its vision of providing users with more control over their privacy while reducing fraud and streamlining user interactions with companies. With the adoption of this new technology, Ping Identity is paving the way for a new era...

HID Global, the globally renowned provider of trusted identity solutions, has announced that its next-generation Seos credential technology will enable Nymi Band 3.0 users to seamlessly open doors and authenticate to systems, devices and machines. Nymi Band 3.0 wearble wristband The Nymi Band is the world’s only workplace wearable wristband that, once authenticated, offers the convenience of continuously authenticating the identity of the user until it’s removed from the wrist. Thi...

Check Point Research, the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a provider of cyber security solutions globally, has published its latest Global Threat Index for September 2020. Researchers found that an updated version of Valak malware has entered the Index for the first time, ranking as the 9th most prevalent malware in September. First observed in late 2019, Valak is a sophisticated threat which was previously classified as a malware loader. In recent months...

The DMP Field Technical Training team is excited to welcome Matthew Darmody to its ranks. He is relocating to the New York Metro/New England territory where he’ll lend his technical expertise in training DMP-authorised dealers in that region. Darmody’s first introduction to the alarm industry was through the installation of car alarms, roughly 26 years ago. After earning his degree at ITT Tech, he went on to pursue an electrician apprenticeship program. Past experience For the las...

Alcatraz, developer of autonomous access control products, has been added to the lineup of sponsors for PSA Security Network’s ADAPT 2020 virtual managerial conference for system integrators. PSA Network’s virtual event, held Oct. 6-8, 2020, will include sessions on topics ranging from industry, emerging technologies, physical security, operation improvements, managed services, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to network with other PSA Network members and vendors and...

Global MSC Security has announced that its Security Conference & Exhibition will take place as a live, virtual event on 10th November 2020, with keynote presentations from the Surveillance Camera Commissioner, Tony Porter QPM LLB and Philip Ingram MBE. The free-to-attend event will take place from 2 pm until 3.30 pm from a bespoke streaming studio with the presenters in attendance and the audience joining remotely; it is sponsored by Genetec and Pelco, and supported by the International Secu...

Resideo Technologies, Inc., a provider of home comfort and security solutions, announces the availability of its Honeywell Home ProSeries Security and Smart Home Platform. From an entry-level security system to a fully integrated smart home solution, the ProSeries Platform offers dealers that serve residential and small businesses a complete, end-to-end solution, and expands Resideo's overall portfolio of connected security solutions and services. Connected smart home "The initial preview of...

Allot Communications Ltd., a globally renowned provider of innovative network intelligence and security-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for communication service providers and enterprises, has announced that Telefónica España, the renowned telecommunications operator in Spain, has expanded its Allot-powered ‘Conexión Segura’ SECaaS service to protect small and medium-sized business (SMBs) against a broad range of cyber threats. MultiAccess suite The expansion als...

ASSA ABLOY has announced acquiring Olimpia Hardware, renowned glass hardware and accessories brand in Latin America and the Caribbean. "I am very pleased to welcome Olimpia into the ASSA ABLOY Group. This constitutes an important next step in our strategy to grow market leadership in emerging markets,” said Nico Delvaux, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ASSA ABLOY. Acquisition of Olimpia Hardware "The addition of Olimpia complements our business in Latin America, further s...

Ajax Systems, the developer behind the most award-winning wireless alarm in Europe, has hired a UK Sales Leader to strengthen the presence in the UK market and expand the local team. Steve Norman is a security industry veteran. For the last 20 years, he was working for major international manufacturers from the US and China, and a distribution and integration company in the UK - this experience lets Steve understand the industry from all sectors. Industrial intruder detection Lately, he headed...

Aiphone, the international manufacturer of intercom and security communication products, announces that 14 of its most popular IX Series IP video intercom stations and components have received certification from UL, an independent global safety science company that tests and certifies products. The IX Series IP video intercom stations and components which received UL certification were tested under UL standard, 62368-1, for audio/video, information, and communication technology equipment. A UL...