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The Glenview IL Public Safety Dispatch Centre and the City of Allen, TX Police and Fire Communications became the 140th and 141st Emergency Communications Centres (ECCs) in the United States to implement The Monitoring Association’s (TMA) Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP). Launched in 2011 as a public-private partnership, TMA’s ASAP service is designed to increase the accuracy and efficiency of calls for service from alarm monitoring centres to Emergency Communic...

Advanced-Data Risk Management (ADRM), a provider of data-driven risk management solutions, proudly announces the launch of the innovative DEFENDER Managed Services Platform. The DEFENDER platform is currently in use across ADRM’s managed services client sites, improving, overseeing, and maintaining the reliability of their security systems.  DEFENDER platform As a managed services provider, ADRM is entrusted with the critical task of managing and optimising the IT infrastructure, s...

Matrix is excited to present its array of security products and solutions at Booth No. 2, Hotel Le Méridien, New Delhi,  during the 5th Rail Analysis Innovation and Excellence Summit.  RDSO 6.0-compliant cameras Matrix is the first Indian company to offer RDSO 6.0-compliant cameras for Indian Railways. Matrix cameras are certified by STQC, Delhi lab for following the OWASP ASVS 4.0 L2 norms mandated by RDSO for cybersecurity.  IP Video Surveillance solutions Matri...

Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services provider announced the promotion of Jim Lennon to vice president of treasury. He will oversee financial activities, including North American treasury and cash application activities. Lennon has been with Allied Universal for more than 13 years. He joined the company in 2010 as part of Allied Barton, which was acquired and merged with Universal Protection to become Allied Universal in 2016. Financial leaders...

Before adopting an IDV system, it’s imperative to conduct thorough testing, especially for large-scale businesses. However, it is nearly impossible to obtain a reliable set of IDs with real NFC chips (as they contain sensitive personal data) to test-drive the verification process. Besides, it’s not that easy to test both positive and negative verification scenarios without representative ID sampling. Regula’s unique service, Regula NFC TestKit, effectively addresses these issu...

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of ruggedised HD, radar, and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, has been chosen to supply the camera surveillance technology for a historically important English Heritage site, at the Transit Shed, Exeter Quayside.  Installed by Select Electrics and specified by Derek Maltby of Global MSC Security, the inclusion of additional CCTV was required to monitor the Exeter Quayside area, covering the canal side, shops, restaurants, bars, and attractions. ...

New software integration with the CLIQ Web Manager (CWM) brings even greater control and more streamlined processes to teams who deploy the C•CURE security management solution. Key to this seamless integration is bi-directional communication and synchronisation between CWM and C•CURE software. Security managers can minimise potential duplicate work and trust that their master interface is accurate.  Automated sync saves them time, ensures transparency and accountability, and make...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is showcasing its Emergency Key Grab (EKG) Kit at booth #3255 of the 2024 Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC), January 24-26 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. This featured solution centers around Morse Watchmans’ proprietary electronic key control system and includes additional materials and support required to provide first responders with fast, secure access to keys...

Decision Sciences, a provider of advanced security and contraband detection systems, has created the new role of CCO to enable DSIC to capitalise on its unique and revolutionary non-intrusive inspection (NII) technology, to penetrate new global markets in port and border security, critical infrastructure protection, as well as many others. Kevin is a recognised expert and commercial pioneer with proven success in the security NII sector; he has held leadership roles in market-pioneering OEM com...

i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security) a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety shared tips on protecting the privacy of data captured from video surveillance systems.  According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, 137 out of 194 countries have put in place legislation to secure the protection of data and privacy. This trend is expected to accelerate in 2024 as legislation is introduced around the ethical use of AI...

TE Connectivity Ltd. reported results for the fiscal first quarter ended December 29, 2023. First quarter highlights Net sales were $3.83 billion, in line with guidance, essentially flat on a reported basis year over year and down 1% organically. GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations were $5.76, including a one-time tax-related benefit, and adjusted EPS was $1.84, up 20% year over year. Orders were $3.8 billion, up 4% year over year, with year-over...

RGB Spectrum®, an industry pioneer in mission-critical video for real-time decision support, announces its participation in the prestigious Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2024 event in Barcelona from Tuesday, January 30th to Friday, February 2nd, 2024. The company will showcase its latest product innovations designed to revolutionise video distribution and display at the desk, on the video wall, or for mobile deployment. Enhanced features and functionality As the world becomes increasing...

In support of International Data Privacy Day, Genetec Inc., a globally renowned technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, shares data protection best practices to help physical security pioneers protect privacy, safeguard data, and enable trust without compromising security. Prioritising privacy Genetec encourages businesses and individuals alike to use International Data Privacy Day as an opportunity to evaluate and enhance their...

Barracuda Networks, Inc., a trusted partner and pioneering provider of cloud-first security solutions, published its Cybernomics 101 report, which examines the financial forces and profit motives behind cyberattacks. The new report reveals the average annual cost of responding to compromises exceeded $5 million. The report also raises the alarm over hackers exploring how they can use generative AI (GenAI) technology to increase the volume, sophistication, and effectiveness of their attacks. 50%...

OPTEX, the global sensor manufacturer, has appointed Lawrence Peters as Head of Sales in the UK and Ireland to further strengthen and expand OPTEX’s capabilities across the region. Lawrence Peters' responsibilities Lawrence Peters will be responsible for pioneering and implementing OPTEX’s domestic sales and growth strategy, with a particular focus on new customer acquisition across key vertical markets, including the retail, logistics, data centre, critical infrastructure, and res...

Advantech, a global pioneer in Industrial IoT, has officially established the ASEAN Shared Service Centre (ASSC) in Penang, Malaysia, to enhance customer service in the Asia-Pacific region. The company initiated the first project of ASSC by signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Piacom, a system integrator (SI) affiliated with Petrolimex, a Vietnamese petroleum group. UCC Worldwide Expansion Plan Additionally, Advantech has launched the University Co-Creation (UCC) Worldwide Expansion Plan...

Intellian Technologies Inc., a global provider of feature-rich, resilient satellite communications solutions has announced the addition of the ARC-M4 Block 1 and X150D to their SES O3b mPOWER terminal portfolio, following successful over-the-air testing with SES at their R&D Centre in South Korea. For navy forces, the ARC-M4 Block 1 naval terminal, a 1.3m multi-band terminal, provides access to X-band, MIL Ka-band, and 2.5GHz commercial Ka-band networks. X-band and Ka-band transmit Naval...

Intellian Technologies Inc., a global provider of feature-rich, resilient satellite communications solutions has announced the addition of the ARC-M4 Block 1 and X150D to their SES O3b mPOWER terminal portfolio, following successful over-the-air testing with SES at their R&D Centre in South Korea. ARC-M4 Block 1 naval terminal For navy forces, the ARC-M4 Block 1 naval terminal, a 1.3m multi-band terminal, provides access to X-band, MIL Ka-band, and 2.5GHz commercial Ka-band networks. Nava...

Sensata Technologies has established a new near-term goal supporting environmental sustainability and aims to achieve a 45% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 market-based emissions by 2030 compared to the 2021 baseline. The new goal is in addition to the Company’s long-term goal to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by 2050. Energy and Emissions As outlined in Sensata’s 2022 Sustainability Report, Energy and Emissions are one of the Company’s key material top...

Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that it has been named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People by MediaCorp Canada. Canada's Top Employers for Young People is organised by the Canada's Top 100 Employers project. This special designation recognises the employers that offer Canada’s best workplaces and programmes for young people just starting their careers. Companies a...

Situated in Vadodara, Gujarat, India, this venerable university stands as one of the oldest in the country, tracing its roots back to 1881. Honouring a forward-thinking ruler, it has evolved into a prominent public institution that provides a diverse array of academic programmes spanning arts, sciences, engineering, and management. Dedicated to delivering top-notch education and cultivating a culture of research and innovation, the university features a sprawling campus and holds a distinguishe...

Danfoss and Google announced a strategic partnership to make use of the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and promote energy-efficient solutions in data centres. Under the partnership, Danfoss, the Danish multinational engineering group, will use Google Cloud’s generative AI capabilities to optimise the customer experience, streamline internal work processes and improve productivity across the organisation. This can be done, for example, by using gen AI to collec...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced 2023 YOY revenue growth of 300%, along with an 18% increase in employee headcount. The company achieved rapid expansion across multiple verticals, including the K-12 education market, commercial sectors including retail, gaming and healthcare, and the U.S. Department of Defence. ZeroEyes achieved multiple milestones during the pa...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has launched its improved K-Series firefighting and search and rescue (SAR) thermal imaging cameras (TICs). This TIC series now includes greater image clarity and sharpness, especially in low-contrast scenes, offering better overall perception to improve operator safety and efficiency. The enhanced K-Series includes image processing improvements that significantly increase image quality throughout the imaging span. The enhanced visibili...

ELATEC Inc., a world-renowned developer and manufacturer of innovative RFID products, announced the appointment of Sarah Bowling as the VP of Business Development and Marketing. Bowling will play a pivotal role in driving the company's growth strategy by aggressively expanding its customer base in the Americas.  Bowling's primary objective As ELATEC focuses on adding new customers to sustain its growth trajectory, Bowling's primary objective will be to collaborate with the territory sale...

VIVOTEK, the globally renowned IP surveillance solution provider, introduces its cloud-based security service VORTEX, emphasizing a smarter and easier approach. VORTEX Connect Featuring the latest addition – VORTEX Connect, this new feature is integrated into VIVOTEK’s latest generation Network Video Recorders (NVRs), allowing users to seamlessly connect to NVRs and simultaneously intuitively utilise VORTEX cloud services. Users can upgrade to the cloud without replacing existing...

Further training is more than just a tool for economic success. After all, as Benjamin Franklin said, “Investing in knowledge pays the best interest.” Thus, in the current economic world, further training plays a crucial role. It is the foundation for improving skills and knowledge and subsequently increasing performance and productivity.  Companies with well-trained employees have a clear competitive advantage because they can offer high-quality products and services. Cu...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management, announced new investments to continue growing its go-to-market function. With the arrival of new pioneers in demand generation, field marketing, channel, and product marketing, the company will build on the momentum from 2023 to expand and enrich customer and partner relationships in the year ahead. Latest marketing team Richard Rogers joins Verkada to lead Global Demand Gen & Field Marketing Richard Rogers...

Checkmarx, the pioneer in enterprise cloud-native application security, announces new integrations designed to speed application security operations within ServiceNow DevOps. Both the cloud-native Checkmarx One AppSec platform and Checkmarx SAST plugins are immediately available in the ServiceNow Store and effectively streamline application security for developers within the DevOps toolchain, significantly reducing the risk of delivering cloud-native enterprise applications. Author's quote &l...

Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services provider, announced the proposed acquisition of the assets of J E Security Systems & Services Inc., a comprehensive guarding and technology provider based in St. Thomas, Barbados. This proposed acquisition is through Allied Universal’s subsidiary, G4S Secure Solutions (Barbados) Limited and is expected to close during the first quarter of 2024. Author's quote "This proposed acquisition marks...