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Identiv, Inc. has announced the launch of MobilisID, its latest solution for frictionless access. The MobilisID solution brings ease and simplicity to physical access and management without compromising security. Using the latest in Bluetooth and capacitive technologies, MobilisID allows users the freedom to access a controlled environment without the need to present a credential. MobilisID solution Identiv’s MobilisID solution combines security, simplicity, and convenience into an easy-...

Videx Security has strengthened its flagship GSM intercom range by adding a new app designed specifically for installers and engineers who fit and maintain Videx GSM systems. The new app which complements the existing GSM app includes a new host of features that’s compatible with all GSM models and enables an engineer to programme an unlimited number of sites and intercoms that they’re responsible for to help manage them all more effectively and conveniently. Programming access cod...

Genetec Inc. (Genetec), a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence is pleased to announce that it has opened pre-registration for its first virtual tradeshow, Genetec Connect’DX, taking place April 20-22, 2020.   Building on the company’s strong culture of innovation, Genetec has designed Connect’DX to connect physical security professionals from around the world directly to Genetec experts and industry leaders. In...

A lack of historical data and the rapidly evolving nature of cyber threats mean that cyber risk modellers need to be selective in the lessons they learn from natural catastrophe models. According to a new report from market-renowned cyber analytics provider firm, CyberCube, the evolution of natural catastrophe modelling since Hurricane Andrew in 1992 can act as a template for cyber modellers, but only up to a point. Beyond that, cyber modellers need to develop their own solutions. ‘Drawi...

Following the escalation of the COVID-19 outbreak in Europe, Nineteen Group have taken the decision to reschedule The Security Event, The Fire Safety Event, The Health and Safety Event and The Facilities Event to 22-23 September 2020. The company stated: “The decision has been taken in consideration of the recent spread of the virus, as well as the impact of current and likely future travel restrictions. Whilst government guidance has not restricted mass gatherings, we feel we need to uph...

Milestone Systems’ annual MIPS event this year brought together a rich community of video, security, and technology solution partners focused on advancing innovation. 2020 MIPS conference Milestone Systems, a globally renowned provider of open platform video management software (VMS), hosted the 2020 Milestone Integration Platform Symposium (MIPS) conference, in Dallas, Texas on February 17-19, 2020. More than 800 Milestone technology partners, end customers and influencers came together...

Pluralsight, Inc., the enterprise technology skills platform announced it has ranked #10 on the 2020 Best Workplaces in Technology List by FORTUNE Magazine and global research and consulting firm, Great Place to Work®. Democratising technology skills This recognition marks the company’s highest-ever ranking on the nationwide list and underscores Pluralsight’s commitment to fostering a culture that empowers and engages team members through its mission to democratise technol...

HID Global, a worldwide renowned provider of trusted identity solutions, has announced that it has been positioned in the leaders' quadrant in Gartner Inc.’s 2020 ‘Magic Quadrant for Indoor Location Services, Global’ report. This is the first year that Gartner has placed a company in the Leaders quadrant of its annual report. HID Global was identified as a Challenger in Gartner’s 2019 report. Gartner’s Magic Quadrant We are committed to addressing our customers&rs...

Six new members joined Kantara Initiative including IDEMIA, globally renowned provider of trusted identity solutions and technology, it has been announced. IDEMIA is joining Kantara as a member and accepted a seat on the Kantara Board of Directors. Other organisations joining Kantara include:  Easy Dynamics Corporation, Folio Technologies Ltd., Microsoft, Neocapita Security Consulting Pty. Ltd and Turning Point Corporation. Privacy and digital identity solutions firm Kantara is unique bec...

ACI Worldwide, a globally renowned provider of real-time electronic payment and banking solutions, has announced the launch of its new ‘Incremental Learning’ technology – an innovative industry-first approach to machine learning that will enhance fraud protection for merchants and financial institutions and their customers. ‘Incremental Learning’ technology ACI has filed a patent application for its ‘Incremental Learning’ technology, which is being imp...

Pulse Secure, the provider of software defined Secure Access solutions, announces that growing demand for hybrid IT and Zero Trust resulted in over 110% annual increase in sales of its Advanced Access Suites. Additionally, the company announces continued achievements in new business, product offerings, customer service and corporate growth. Enterprises are taking advantage of workforce mobility and Internet of Everything connectivity while managing rising security risks and data protection obli...

BitSight, the Standard in Security Ratings, has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2020. The World’s Most Innovative Companies list honours the businesses making the most profound impact on both industry and culture, showcasing a variety of ways to thrive in today’s fast-changing world. This year’s list features 434 businesses from 39 countries. “BitSight is transforming how the global marketplace...

Maxxess Systems, a global provider of event response management and collaboration systems, has launched a new website specifically designed to strengthen company communications and serve as a platform for providing ongoing value to the Integrated Security market. The new site features separate dedicated areas for each of the primary offered software platforms, and includes new spaces for case studies and blog postings to share market insights, trends, and examples to benefit the industry. Vibr...

Everbridge, Inc., the globally renowned company in critical event management (CEM), has announced that the company has unveiled new CEM capabilities across the Internet of Things (IoT) for corporate, government and healthcare organisations to protect their people, assets, operations, supply chain and brand from critical events such as coronavirus (COVID-19). Everbridge CEM platform Everbridge’s industry renowned CEM platform will feature a new IoT extension module that will also leverage...

With just days left until the planned industry trade show, Reed Exhibitions has canceled ISC West over concerns about the COVID-19 coronavirus. Here is the statement on the decision: 'We at ISC West want to express our concern for everyone impacted by the COVID-19 coronavirus. Based on our close monitoring of ongoing developments with the virus, recent reports from public health officials and extensive consultation with our partners in the global security community, ISC West, scheduled to be h...

Analysys Mason, a global technology analyst firm, announces the findings of its global study into cyber security buying and adoption trends in small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) worldwide. The study of 3000 companies in ten countries across North America, Western Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia–Pacific identified that SMBs often struggle to find adequate security solutions and lack in-depth security knowledge. Analysys Mason values the worldwide cyber-security market for SM...

As the UK’s premier specialist Certification Body within the security and fire safety sector, the National Security Inspectorate (NSI) has announced the addition of a new BS 7858:2019 screening course to its portfolio of industry-specific training. This revised Standard for the Screening of Individuals Working in a Secure Environment involves a number of significant changes taking effect in April 2020. These include an increased emphasis on risk assessment, the removal of character refere...

SAFR from RealNetworks, Inc., the world’s premier facial recognition and computer vision platform for live video, has announced the appointment of José Larrucea as Senior Vice-President of International Sales covering both Sales and Business Development in the EMEA and Latin America regions. Following his success building the SAFR business in Latin America, Larrucea will now also be responsible for driving the company’s ambitious growth plans throughout EMEA. AI technology in...

Alcatraz AI, developer of secure frictionless access control platforms, has named security industry veteran Josh Jackson as Regional Vice President, Strategic Partnerships. Based in Florida, Jackson will oversee sales, business development, customer service, marketing, and operations for Alcatraz AI. “We’re excited to have a security industry pro lead our East Coast sales operations as we continue to build our innovative frictionless access control platforms,” said Alcatraz AI...

ISC West will occur as scheduled March 17th through 20th, 2020. The show is not being cancelled or postponed. The Show’s planning closely follows the CDC guidelines, local and state public health authorities and the US State Department/Federal Government travel rules related to the COVID-19 virus. Reed Exhibitions and the Show team are monitoring updates from the CDC and the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) which continue to indicate low risk of exposure to the virus in the United S...

ExtraHop, the provider of cloud-native network detection and response, accelerates its market leadership with new capabilities that provide 360-degree threat visibility, detection, and response across multi-cloud, data centre, and IoT deployments in a single hosted solution. With ExtraHop® Reveal(x) Cloud™, security operations teams can harness the power of the cloud to eliminate friction in finding and addressing threats across workloads, reduce tool sprawl associated with multi-clou...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named three leading experts from industry and government to join the list of high-profile keynote speakers and other security luminaries appearing at the 2020 ISC West as special guest speakers for key SIA events at the United States’ largest converged security trade show. ISC West 2020 will take place March 17-20 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. SIA’s The Advance On March 17 at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership gathering,...

Ping Identity, the Intelligent Identity solution for the enterprise, announces two new solution packages for enabling centralised authentication services, which span the entire enterprise. The new solutions include single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), user directory, and complementary Ping Professional Services that enable extraordinary customer and workforce digital experiences. These new solutions, Customer360 and Workforce360, are designed to address the full range of ent...

GET Group North America, an innovative developer of mobile ID technology solutions with over 20 years of experience in secure government credentials, has announced the availability of its next generation of CoreID Identity Management System (IDMS). CoreID 2.0 CoreID 2.0 enables Divisions of Motor Vehicles (DMVs) and other issuers of corporate and government credentials to process rich data such as images and video in real-time to validate or adjudicate identities and issue secure credentials a...

PAC, a supplier of innovative access control solutions, has announced the comprehensive redesign of its portfolio in order to meet the rigorous demands of today’s residential, educational and commercial environments. This pioneering access control system streamlines PAC’s offering with products that combine the benefits of state-of-the-art hardware and software – delivering unrivalled levels of security, sustainability and ease of use. Networkable access controllers Key compo...

Deep Sentinel, the only AI-powered security provider with monitoring by live guards, unveiled a new product designed for small-to-medium businesses: Deep Sentinel for Business. Providing after-hours protection against crimes like vandalism and theft, Deep Sentinel for Business features many of the same benefits as Deep Sentinel’s home security product. Weatherproof cameras use AI to detect potential threats, alerting one of the company’s LiveSentinel guards to an...

HID Global, a worldwide provider of trusted identity solutions, announced the launch of HID® Signo, its signature line of readers that creates a new industry benchmark for the most adaptable, interoperable and secure approach to access control. The new readers dramatically simplify system deployment and management, meet the advanced security requirements of today’s dynamic environments and set organisations up for smarter, more connected access control. Access control systems “...

Alcatraz AI, developer of secure frictionless access control products, will unveil the new Alcatraz Rock 3D Facial Authentication Platform at ISC West Booth 13127 this March in Las Vegas. Alcatraz representatives will also be in the Johnson Controls ISC West Booth – No. 20005, the Boon Edam Booth – No. 8037, and STANLEY Security's Pacom Systems Booth – No. 23067 during the show. Alcatraz AI, developer of secure frictionless access control products, will unveil the new Alcatraz...

Meesons, the specialists in entrance control solutions, announces an exclusive agreement with Perimeter Protection Group (PPG) to distribute its Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) solutions. The exclusive distributor agreement covers the installation and maintenance of PPG HVM products in the UK. PPG pioneers the world in perimeter protection products with over 65 years’ experience in the security field. The agreement provides Meesons with exclusivity to a range of high quality HVM solution...

The supplier of loss prevention solutions and retail security, Checkpoint Systems UK, has been announced as the title sponsor of the upcoming Retail Risk Conference in London on 2 April 2020. Retail Risk events welcome thousands of senior professionals in the loss prevention industry, C-Suite executives, international retail brands and academics every year at their global conferences. This is the first time Checkpoint Systems has collaborated with Retail Risk London 2020, allowing the loss prev...