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West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (WYFRS) has selected edge control room solutions from Frequentis to enhance service delivery for the communities it safeguards - through better resource allocation and coordination between emergency services when responding to emergencies. WYFRS WYFRS is the fourth largest fire and rescue service in the country, responsible for the safety of over 2.2 million residents and the protection of 800 square miles of land, covering five major metropolitan distr...

VMware, Inc. has announced advancements in its Carbon Black Extended Detection and Response (XDR) strategy focused on cloud-native applications. Cloud Native Detection and Response (CNDR) provides VMware Carbon Black customers with unified visibility, security, and control in highly dynamic and complex modern application environments. Cloud-native environments Containers and Kubernetes have become synonymous with the modern application transformation, as organisations increasingly adopt multi...

Edgio, the platform of choice for speed, security, and simplicity at the edge announced the availability of its new API Security solution that uses machine learning (ML) to discover and protect enterprise Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) from evolving threats. Reduces API-specific attacks The latest addition to Edgio’s Security platform reduces the risk of API-specific attacks and through simple integration with developer workflows enables strong application performance and acce...

Aqua Security, the pioneer in cloud native security, announced the enhancement of the Aqua Cloud Security Platform with the availability of AI-guided remediation capabilities. Now, overburdened security teams can better operationalise risk findings to rapidly reduce risk and help developers quickly fix issues. According to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, adversaries exploit a vulnerability within 15 days (on average) of discovery, putting an organisation at risk for nefari...

For over three decades, Matrix has earned acclaim as a pioneering player in the global telecom and security sectors. Its comprehensive range of products for telecom, video surveillance, access control, and time attendance serves organisations of all sizes with complete communication and security solutions. Driven by its customer-centric approach, Matrix develops top-of-the-line technology solutions using in-house research, design, and development, with nearly 40% of its employees dedicated to R...

More businesses are seeking out IT professionals skilled in Identity and Access Management (IAM), according to analysis of ITJobsWatch data, carried out by Thales. IAM spending Demand for IAM skills has grown by 129% over the last two years, making it one of the fastest-growing IT specialisms. The data also reveals that IAM consultants can expect to earn an average of £75,000. These findings coincide with research from Thales’ 2023 Data Threat Report which found that 51% of UK org...

The Electronic Security Association, ESA is pleased to announce Kevin Stone, COO and Executive Vice President of Doyle Security Systems in Rochester, New York, as the Association’s Chairman-Elect for 2023-2024. As the association’s current Chairman, John Loud, finishes his term. Kevin will serve as Chairman-Elect from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.  Drive for excellence “The future of a thriving ESA depends on a pioneer who can help drive excellence and embrace ou...

RAH Infotech, India’s renowned value-added distributor and solutions provider of technology products and digital transformation solutions and services, announced their association with Videonetics, a market provider of ingenious solutions with the world's first AI- & DL-powered unified video management platform. RAH Infotech understands the need to tap into distinctive technologies and solutions based on market needs. With this understanding of the demand for technologies that help wi...

Matrix, a prominent player in the security and telecom industry, left a lasting impression at the highly anticipated Semicon India 2023 event, hosted in Gandhinagar. Matrix, as a manufacturer of electronic devices with semiconductors as their major components, saw the Semicon India 2023 event as the perfect opportunity to showcase its cutting-edge security and telecom solutions. The event provided a unique platform for industry providers, researchers, and enthusiasts to collaborate, exchange id...

As part of its Pan-European expansion plan, Integrity360 has acquired major European PCI QSA (Payment Card Industry Qualified Security Assessor) and cyber security services company Advantio. Pan-European expansion The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition will enable Integrity360 to expand further into continental Europe and provides an additional cyber services practice focused on PCI compliance complementing Integrity360’s existing service practices which includ...

Sumsub, a full-cycle verification platform, is pleased to announce its collaboration with HoppyGo, a P2P carsharing company founded by Škoda, offering its clients a quick and easy way to rent a car through their mobile app. By 2025, 43% of European drivers do not plan to own their own vehicle. It is also estimated that 7.5 million cars will be shared in Europe by 2035. Clearly, demand for affordable and flexible mobility will continue to grow, and the data suggests that convenient, affor...

Capstone Partners, a middle market investment banking firm, released its July 2023 Security Solutions Sector Update, reporting that a robust spate of private equity-led add-on acquisitions, driven by consolidation among systems integrators, has buoyed merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the Security Solutions sector through year-to-date (YTD) 2023. Technology innovations Deal volume in the sector has moderated year-over-year (YOY), however, technology innovations have created new reve...

The Pearl-Qatar is an artificial island located off the coast of Doha, Qatar, and is known for its luxurious residential apartments, villas, and high-end retail shops. Tower 11 is the only residential tower within its parcel and has the longest driveway that leads to the building. The tower is a testament to modern architecture and offers residents exquisite living spaces with stunning views of the Arabian Gulf and the surrounding area.  Tower 11 features an array of amenities including a...

Menlo Security, Inc., a pioneer in browser security announced HEAT Shield™ and HEAT Visibility™, the industry’s first suite of threat prevention capabilities designed to detect and block highly evasive threats targeting users via the web browser. HEAT Shield™ Menlo Security HEAT Shield™ detects and blocks phishing attacks before they can infiltrate the enterprise network. It uses novel, AI-based techniques including computer vision combined with URL risk scoring...

Award-winning global security pioneer, Gallagher Security, continues to expand operations with the appointment of Jake Franklin as Technical Business Development Manager for the Mid-Atlantic region.   Jake Franklin's work experience  With nearly 14 years of industry experience under his belt, Jake brings a deep familiarity with the Mid-Atlantic having previously served as Regional Sales Manager for Suprema Inc. “I’ve met with a lot of security professionals in the r...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., a global pioneer in AI-driven security and productivity solutions along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), announced that it is in preparation to ship an order of 10 ROSA™ security devices to a major urban East Coast University. This multiple ROSA deployment will also see the implementation of RAD Light My Way™, providing the students and university staff with an additional layer of safety and...

Sophos, a global pioneer in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, released a new sectoral survey report, “The State of Ransomware in Education 2023,” which found that education reported the highest rate of ransomware attacks in 2022. Over the past year, 79% of higher educational organisations surveyed reported being hit by ransomware, while 80% of lower educational organisations surveyed were targeted, an increase from 64% and 56% in 2021, respectively. Rates of ran...

Having been founded thirty years ago, Matrix has achieved global recognition in the Telecom and Security sectors. Catering to organisations of all sizes, Matrix offers comprehensive solutions encompassing Telecom, Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Time-Attendance, addressing their diverse communication and security requirements.  Technology-driven solutions Matrix's primary focus lies in delivering technology-driven solutions that prioritise customer satisfaction, achieved through t...

Data breaches currently cost UK organisations an average of £3.4 million, but AI can be used to significantly reduce, according to a new IBM Security Report. This comes as IBM’s annual Cost of a Data Breach Report, which analysed real-world data breaches from 553 global organisations between March 2022-March 2023, showed a decrease in the total average of a data breach in the UK from £3.8m in 2022 to £3.4m in 2023. Businesses impacted by data breach Tech businesses and...

Four in five (80%) of cybersecurity providers claim that AI is the biggest cyber threat to their business, according to new research from RiverSafe, a pioneering cybersecurity professional services provider. The findings were revealed in the AI Unleashed: Navigating Cyber Risks Report, a survey of 250 cybersecurity providers conducted by independent polling agency Censuswide, which detailed the rising threat of AI in cybersecurity. The research uncovered the preparedness of organisations and th...

Cyber and technology specialists, Emerge Digital and Red Maple Technologies have forged a strategic partnership to bring enterprise-level cyber security solutions to SMEs at a time when small businesses struggle with the cost and resources of staying secure. This year's Government Cyber Security Breaches Survey reported how an increasing number of small to medium-sized companies are struggling with their cyber hygiene since the pandemic. Malware protection The number of micro-businesses...

Chubb, one of the UK’s fire safety and security solution providers, has selected iotcomms.io’s cloud-native communications platform to handle critical alarm communication for its telecare solutions. The iotcomms.io platform, with its Alarmbridge offering, enables Chubb to expand its telecare offerings and makes the company well-positioned for the digital transformation and UK’s upcoming analogue network switch-off.    Digital switchover With the digital switch...

Solink®, a physical security company for businesses announced it has closed $60 million (USD) in a Series C investment round. Goldman Sachs investment The round was led by the Growth Equity business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management (Goldman Sachs) with participation from the company’s existing investors, OMERS Ventures and BDC IT Ventures. The investment from Goldman Sachs comes from its recently launched $5.2B growth equity fund, dedicated to investing in high-growth businesse...

It's a busy Monday morning, and the user finds themself circling a crowded parking lot, desperately searching for an available spot. Frustration sets in as precious minutes tick away, and they worry about being late for that important meeting. Sounds familiar, right? Everyone has been there. But what if there's a solution that can transform this chaotic scenario into a smooth and hassle-free parking experience? Enter the world of smart parking management solutions, the game-changer that wi...

Matrix Comsec and partner Tycom Technology captivated attendees at the highly anticipated Matrix Partner Connect 2023 event, held at the prestigious Hyatt Ahmedabad. This exclusive gathering brought together industry pioneers, system integrators, and business associates from across the globe to explore the latest cutting-edge innovations in the telecom and security industries.  The lineup of advanced products Matrix Comsec, a renowned player in the Telecom and Security industry, showcase...

Continental Tyres ranks among the top 5 automotive suppliers worldwide. With their expertise in mobility, transport, and processing, they keep development as a foreword to bettering the world.  Since bringing in the first tread pattern tyre in the world, they strive for automotive safety for the last 140 years.  Need for access control system The major challenge that the factory faced was that without an access control system, the entire asset and materials were unsecured and easily...

PureTech Systems Inc., a pioneering provider of advanced video analytics and perimeter intrusion detection solutions, is excited to announce its membership in The Monitoring Association (TMA). TMA is the premier organisation representing professional monitoring companies and security systems integrators in the electronic security and alarm industry. As a member of TMA, PureTech Systems strengthens its commitment to delivering cutting-edge security solutions by introducing its highly anticipated...

ADT Commercial, a pioneering system integrator and premier provider of commercial security, fire, and life safety services in the U.S., created a program to help its employees develop professionally by reaching higher certification levels and building a better work experience. Driven by the organisation’s National Fire & Life Safety and Product Enablement teams, the company aspired to provide employees across critical operational departments with expanded access to NFPA® fire and...

The importance of space exploration is increasing, and more and more astronauts are cavorting in space. But what effects does weightlessness have on the ageing of the human body? How do certain cells develop under milligravity and microgravity conditions, such as those found on small moons and asteroids? The Swiss Artificial Gravity Experiment (SAGE) is dedicated to this research task. Construction of a satellite platform A team of students from various Swiss universities (Academic Space Init...

Dahua Technology, a video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, launches its HDCVI 2023 as a continuation of this intelligent technology’s 10-year milestone of analogue technology into the high-definition era, providing global customers with AI-powered Over-Coax technology.  HDCVI High Definition Composite Video Interface, or simply HDCVI, is an over-coaxial-cable video standard that enables long-distance HD transmission (up to 1,200m) of 4 signals (audio, video, data, and pow...