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Datto’s annual State of Ransomware Report reveals SMBs are taking cyber security more seriously now

Datto, a Kaseya company, and a renowned global provider of security and cloud-based software solutions purpose-built for managed service providers (MSPs), has released its 2022 State of Ransomware report, which surveyed nearly 3,000 IT professionals in small to medium-sized businesses across eight countries (the United Kingdom (UK), United States of America (USA), Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore). Datto’s 2022 State of Ransomware report The report...

Cobalt Robotics announces collaboration with Johnson Controls for integration of autonomous robots with C•CURE Alarm System

Cobalt Robotics, the only machine-learning company to automate repetitive manual security and facility tasks with autonomous robots around the world, has announced a new collaboration with Johnson Controls. Johnson Controls C•CURE 9000 access control and event management system is now integrated with Cobalt’s remote guard service, which includes AI robotics, machine-learning software and human oversight. Cobalt Robotics - Johnson Controls integration With this integration, Cobalt r...

Ajax Systems releases co-branded app for security companies

Ajax presents the co-branded app, a solution helping security companies increase brand awareness daily and customers receive better service. The security company can also place its logo on the main screen of the Ajax Security System mobile app. And the client needs to tap on the logo to quickly view the account status and contact information. The solution is available only to authorised partners of Ajax Systems.  Associate the brand with a quality user experience Every fifth customer cho...

Iris ID and Diyar unveil a first look during Intersec at all-new IrisBar™ in an eService Kiosk

Iris ID Systems, Inc., a global pioneer in iris recognition technology for 25 years, and Diyar United, a prominent information and communication technology company for the Middle East have partnered to demonstrate the eService Kiosk integrated with Iris ID’s new frictionless IrisBar solution. Self-service kiosk Diyar United is the first Iris ID partner in the Middle East to use the IrisBar in a self-service kiosk. They have the in-house capability to design, manufacture and integrate Iri...

Altronix features their latest access and surveillance power and data transmission solutions at Intersec 2023

Altronix is featuring its latest power and data transmission solutions for security, access, surveillance, and fire applications at Intersec 2023 (Stand S1-I09). New technology enables the deployment of multiple edge devices at greater distances with more power to accommodate a wide range of surveillance and security products. Applications include the ability to deploy the latest IP devices at remote locations with or without local power, utilising the 802.3bt PoE standard greatly reducing labo...

Iris ID’s IrisAccess™ iCAM 7S Series are first iris biometric devices to be SIA OSDP Secure Profile Verified

Iris ID, the global pioneer in iris recognition technology for more than 20 years, is proud to announce that it's IrisAccess™ iCAM 7S Series of Advanced Multifactor Biometric Iris Readers are the first iris biometric devices tested and verified to meet the Security Industry Association (SIA) Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) Secure Profile communications standard for access control security and interoperability. Receiving OSDP Verification from SIA instills confidence in integrators,...

Access to maintenance keys will be granted with a phone-controlled Bluetooth® key deposit

Abloy Oy and ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions revealed their new, jointly developed, ABLOY Key Deposit for Keyless Access. It enables keyless access to properties with a smartphone via a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connection. With the deposit, property managers can conveniently grant different user groups access to properties via the users’ mobile phones, without the need for unnecessary key logistics and access control. Expansion of keyless entry systems “The ABLOY Key...

RGB Spectrum expands real-time decision support

RGB Spectrum®, an industry pioneer in mission-critical visualisation tools for real-time decision support, announced a series of new products and enhancements driving data availability and accessibility across the enterprise and between organisations. Video processing technology The company’s video processing technology delivers visual information from any source to any destination, from a video wall in an operation centre to a monitor in an office across a campus, or a cell phone an...

Axis chooses Secure Logiq to drive Intersec booth

Axis Communications is taking full advantage of the capabilities of Secure Logiq’s hardware and software to power various technologies on its booth at Intersec in Dubai. Secure Logiq equipment will be in action on booth S1-G14 to help Axis highlight the variety of solutions that it and its Technology Integration Partners (TIP) offer to tackle real-world applications. Servers and Logiqal CORE software Secure Logiq’s powerful servers which are purpose-built for HD surveillance will...

Hikvision to showcase their video solutions designed for retail industry at the NRF 2023

Hikvision, a manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, is exciting attendees at the National Retail Federation’s NRF 2023 Retail Show in New York City with its remarkable lineup of video solutions designed to address a wide range of retail industry challenges. Hikvision is highlighting advanced technologies in booth 4764, including multi-sensor cameras, outstanding imaging in low and challenging l...

Rubrik CTO comments on Royal Mail cyber attack

James Hughes, Enterprise CTO, Rubrik says, “Royal Mail hasn’t had the best record when it comes to cyber resilience recently, so it’s no surprise that the postal service company is LockBit’s next victim." He adds, "When will this malicious gang be stopped? And who’s next? LockBit's continued success reiterates the pervasive threat ransomware still poses and it’s no longer a question of if a company will experience an attack, but when."  Data security J...

Matrix Comsec will be presenting its enterprise-grade solutions for security and telecom industries at Matrix Partner Connect in Qatar

With its establishment three decades ago, Matrix has been a growing name across Telecom and Security domains internationally. Matrix covers the entire communication and security needs of organisations ranging in all sizes with its extensive solution range in the domain of telecom, video surveillance, access control, and time-attendance. Customer-centered technology-driven solutions Matrix focuses on providing customer-centered technology-driven solutions by providing world-class products...

Beyond Identity announces that it has received FIDO2 certification

Beyond Identity, the provider of passwordless, phishing-resistant MFA, announces that it has received FIDO2 certification. The company’s advanced authentication platform dramatically simplifies enterprise adoption of standards-based passwordless authentication and phishing-resistant MFA. Beyond Identity extends FIDO2 with a continuous risk-based authentication capability that evaluates device security posture and incorporates additional risk signals from EDR, XDR, and MDM systems to provi...

Maintel’s CTO explains why reducing the time it takes to detect breaches is a priority

Comments by Dan Davies, CTO at Maintel: “Following the confirmed cyberattack on The Guardian, business leaders should take heed and implement the correct tools to protect their systems.” He adds, “It is imperative organisations put in place and update their security infrastructure constantly, as one chink in the armour could lead to a killer blow for the entire organisation. Cyber criminals are continuously probing and looking for weaknesses and it only takes a single vulnerab...

OPTEX and FiberSensys to demonstrate advanced perimeter and asset protection solutions at Intersec 2023

OPTEX and FiberSensys, both OPTEX Group companies, will showcase their latest innovations in advanced perimeter security and asset protection at Intersec Dubai. REDSCAN LiDAR series OPTEX will demonstrate live its multi-award-winning REDSCAN LiDAR series, including the REDSCAN Pro Series, which has been selected among the finalists for the Intersec Dubai Awards 2023. The REDSCAN Pro sensors use time-of-flight to provide highly accurate detection outdoor and indoors up to 100m, without any &lsq...

Skyfire partners with AeroVigilance to provide world-class Counter-UAS services

Skyfire Consulting (Skyfire), the most trusted and experienced public safety UAS consulting group, announces it has officially partnered with AeroVigilance— A counter uncrewed aircraft systems (Counter-UAS) consulting and training company, devoted to helping people and organisations understand the risks posed by uncrewed aircraft, and finding solutions to enhance airspace awareness and security measures. This newly formed partnership brings decades of combined real-world experience in bot...

Matrix to sponsor and exhibit customer-centric solutions at VCCI Expo 2023

Matrix is all set to build new business relations by becoming the valued sponsor of VCCI EXPO 2023. With intensive research at the forefront, Matrix builds innovative security and telecom solutions on a national and international scale. At VCCI Expo, Matrix will display all the customer-centric solutions and products of Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom domains.  IP video surveillance solutions In this event, Matrix will put out its entire range of IP Video...

SMARTSHOOTER moving past the final milestone on ASD SO/LIC IWTSD’s IWOO programme using the SMASH advanced Fire Control System

In February 2020, the Department of Defence ASD SO/LIC’s ’Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD) selected SMARTSHOOTER, a designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems, to develop the solution for its Individual Weapon Overmatch Optic (IWOO) project. IWOO Technology Readiness Review Recently, SMARTSHOOTER reached its final milestone by successfully passing the IWOO Technology Readiness Review (TRR). Two prototype systems were taken throug...

Userful introduces advanced control room and operator workstation capabilities, bolstering its software-defined AV-over-IP platform

Userful Corporation, the Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) provider in the Enterprise AV-over-IP market, has introduced a new set of advanced operator workstation capabilities for its software-defined AV-over-IP platform. The features, called uConduct, are part of the next-generation Diamond Decisions operations centre application providing advanced situational awareness and critical decision-making while empowering proactive communication and response times. Userful Diamond Decisions application...

Eagle Eye Networks to showcase cyber-secure, award-winning AI products at Intersec 2023

Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance, will showcase its AI-powered products–Smart Video Search and Eagle Eye LPR (licence plate recognition)—as well as its flagship open platform Eagle Eye Cloud VMS (video management system), and the company’s dedication to cybersecurity assurance at the Intersec 2023 show in Dubai January 17-19. True cloud-based system Eagle Eye experts will be on hand at Intersec Stand SA-F27 to meet with business owners and resellers...

Vigitron releases 2023 product guide and catalogue

Vigitron, Inc. the manufacturer of network products designed for security applications announces the release of its 2023 product catalog and product selection guide. Vigitron is the only manufacturer that provides a complete range of networking solutions designed in conjunction with major brands of IP cameras, access control, LED lighting, and wireless products. Guide and catalogue The new Vigitron catalogue provides links to locations of each on Vigitron's website for additional informat...

Gain more insights into multi cloud application connectivity with AlgoSec A32.50

AlgoSec, a global cybersecurity pioneer in securing application connectivity, announced the release of its latest product version A32.50. AlgoSec A32.50 provides a powerful solution for organisations to secure application connectivity in their hybrid and multi-cloud estate. With A32.50, organisations obtain granular visibility and discovery of applications, enabling identification and risk analysis in multi-cloud environments and on-premises. key benefits of AlgoSec A32.50 The key benefits th...

Distology highlights the biggest trends which will impact the cybersecurity space in 2023

From reassessing cybersecurity measures which were put in place during the pandemic and understanding how to recover from a cyberattack, to revised legislation, Distology highlights the biggest trends which will impact the cybersecurity space in 2023. Recent research from the specialist IT cybersecurity distributor found that more than a third (36%) of IT leaders believe that attacks becoming more sophisticated and targeted in nature will be the biggest disrupter of the cybersecurity sphere ove...

Teledyne FLIR's new Si124 range improved bandwidth yields big savings for energy-intensive industries

The Teledyne FLIR range of acoustic imaging cameras, the Si124, Si124-PD, and Si124-LD offer an improved bandwidth range for detecting compressed air leaks in industrial settings. The change means that the industry-leading range can detect leaks from anywhere between 2 to 65 kHz and adds crucial functionality to the previous peak bandwidth of 35 kHz. While it may seem like a minor change, the operational impact of the improvements cannot be overstated: it means marked savings for industrial app...

Strengthened security to ensure customers safeguard their own security with VIVOTEK AI cameras and NVRs

A constantly changing world, including a global pandemic, has caused major shifts in how people conduct their daily lives. Working remotely has become more commonplace, thus vastly increasing online activity. Inevitably, businesses rely on computers, sensors, and IOT/IIOT-connected devices more than ever, which also draws the attention of cybercriminals. Cybersecurity VIVOTEK understands the importance of cybersecurity for products and corporations. Their quality assurance efforts are built i...

Absolute Software comments on confidential documents from 14 UK schools leaked by hackers following cyber-attack

14 UK schools have fallen victim to a major cyber-attack, resulting in confidential documents, including children’s passport scans and staff contracts, being leaked. The data was originally stolen in 2022, with hacking group Vice Society thought to be involved, but has now been leaked online after schools failed to pay the ransom demands set out. Malicious cyber-criminals The documents contained data such as children’s SEN information, staff contract details, including the headmas...

BlackBerry Vice President's response to schools hit by cyber attack and documents leaked

Keiron Holyome, Vice President (VP) of UKI, Middle East and Africa at BlackBerry said, "The education sector continues to be an attractive target for cybercrime." He adds, "As we have seen again by the latest attack from Vice Society on both US and UK schools, criminals are increasingly attracted by stores of sensitive student data, as well as financial information, parent and investor details, and, too often, a lack of attention to and investment in cybersecurity." Cybersecurity investments...

ADT Commercial unveils EvoGuard intelligent autonomous security solutions brand at CES 2023

ADT Commercial, a security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, fire and life safety services in the U.S., unveils its new EvoGuard intelligent autonomous guarding solutions brand at CES 2023 in Las Vegas. EvoGuard by ADT Commercial is a new suite of intelligent autonomous guarding solutions and services aimed at helping to cost-effectively enhance corporate security programs, while responding to high turnover rates and ongoing labour shortages in the guarding market. Corpor...

British Security Industry Association’s flagship event moves to a new venue and date for 2023

The British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) flagship event, the British Security Awards, is to move to a new venue and date for 2023. The awards, now in its 26th year, will take place on Wednesday, 21 June, a week earlier than previous years, at the iconic Grand Connaught Rooms, Covent Garden London. After last year’s sell out event at the London Marriott Grosvenor Square, it was decided to move to a bigger venue as the awards continues its growth into one of the major events...

IDIS to exhibit latest line-up of end-to-end video solutions, including scalable AI advances at Intersec 2023 event

IDIS, the globally renowned manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, will be displaying an exciting line-up of end-to-end video solutions that include the latest advances in AI-powered video analytics for businesses of any size, at this year’s Intersec 2023 event on stand S1-J27. The company will unveil its new range of NDAA-compliant edge AI cameras and new appliances, including the DV-3200 AI in the Box, that leverage the power of the IDIS Deep Learning Engine, which is tra...