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Microsoft, a provider of technology solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its Partner Pavilion at The Emergency Tech Show, which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham from 19 to 20 September 2023, alongside the award-winning Emergency Services Show.  The Microsoft Partner Pavilion will serve as a central hub for Microsoft and its partners to showcase a wide range of digital solutions specifically designed to empower first responders and drive the digital transformation of the emergenc...

ONVIF®, the global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, has introduced the TLS Configuration Add-on (Release Candidate) for secure communications between devices and clients. TLS Configuration is the first in a new category of ONVIF add-ons, which are specifications that extend ONVIF conformance to product features that address a specific use case or end-user need. Additional features and capabilities Add-ons enhance the ONVIF profile model by enabling confo...

Verkada, a provider in enterprise building security and management, recognised ConvergeOne as its National Partner of the Year for its expertise in implementing and integrating Verkada's solutions within diverse and complex environments. In the past year, ConvergeOne has quickly become a top-performing Verkada partner across all key metrics – spanning commitment to customer satisfaction to technical proficiency. ConvergeOne - National Partner of the Year "Our partners are at the heart o...

Cohesity, a pioneer in data security and management, announced Cisco and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) will each be offering Cohesity Cloud Services (CCS) to bring efficient data security and management to companies operating in modern hybrid and multicloud environments.  Cohesity has benefitted from strategic partnerships with Cisco and HPE to help deliver the benefits of the Cohesity Data Cloud to nearly 1,000 joint customers worldwide. In 2017, both companies started workin...

With 31.6 million passengers in 2022 and 210 destinations in 63 different countries, Munich Airport is one of Europe’s most important air traffic hubs and has just been named “Best Airport in Central Europe” by Skytrax. Since the airport opened in 1992, Bosch Building Technologies has been an established project partner, with an on-site support team looking after the fire and intruder detection technology, video cameras, and door control system. The analogue public address and...

“Work where others would like to work.” According to this principle, satellite office has been offering flexible offices in the luxury segment for 25 years. It is a pioneer for premium workspaces in the pioneering business cities of Germany and Switzerland, with four satellite offices in Berlin alone.  In addition to strict requirements for acoustics and equipment, satellite office locations also make no compromises when it comes to security. Due to the flexibility that the sat...

Anviz, a provider of professional and converged intelligent security solutions, recently announced the launch of IntelliSight, its latest video surveillance offering that harnesses the power of distributed cloud and 4G technology to create an all-in-one security solution that delivers unmatched versatility, security, and data analytical capabilities.  Users can enjoy one-year free cloud storage (7-day event-based video retention). IntelliSight cloud video surveillance The Anviz IntelliSi...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has acquired FM: Systems, a digital workplace management and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider for facilities and real estate professionals.  The base purchase price for the transaction is $455 million, plus additional payments to be made subject to the achievement of post-closing earnout milestones. Workplace management platform “FM: Systems’ powerful, predictive workplace managemen...

Cutting-edge technology was top of mind when GardaWorld, one of the largest privately-owned integrated physical security, cash, and risk management companies in the world, decided to build a new headquarters in Montreal.   The GardaWorld headquarters is a perfect example of how Gallagher Security solutions can deliver security in a specified way, explains Gallagher Security’s Technical Business Development Manager, Nour Muqatash: “GardaWorld has created a high-tech building tha...

AMAG Technology, an Allied Universal Company®, announces the hiring of Roland Fournier as Vice President, Product Management. The Vice President, Product Management will serve as the Lead Product Officer of AMAG Technology and is responsible for the vision, development and strategy of all Symmetry™ products. Fournier will oversee the design and manufacturing planning of the AMAG product portfolio, defining product direction in line with strategic goals. In the pioneering product team,...

If the COVID-19 pandemic has shown anything positive, it’s that healthcare workers are true heroes. They work tirelessly to keep all healthy and safe. But they can only be effective at what they do when they feel safe and secure in their workplace. That means hospitals must think beyond just putting cameras in the parking garage to secure their facilities. Hospitals can use security cameras and video management software (VMS) as an impactful combination in a network of robust proces...

Starting in 2020, COVID-19 put hospitals around the world to the test. This unprecedented challenge exposed inefficiencies, antiquated systems, and ineffective practices. However, hospitals adapting to the speed, capacity, and urgency of care will ultimately perform better and save more lives. XProtect® open platform VMS From a dwindling number of ICU beds to staffing shortages to a growing number of infected personnel, hospitals had to treat a skyrocketing number of patients, while...

Global technology provider - Arrow Electronics is introducing a managed services portfolio designed to support channel partners through the entire lifecycle of service provision and delivery. Arrow’s managed services are designed to overcome the challenges that many IT providers are experiencing around the shortage of niche skill sets, the costs that are associated with building a managed services platform, and the ongoing balance of cash flow while ensuring return on investment. Ma...

Demand for high-performance video solutions among independent stores warrants greater focus from integrators and distributors. Convenience stores are a valuable ‘forgotten market’ for many systems integrators and installers, justifying greater focus says IDIS, South Korea’s largest in-country surveillance manufacturer. Although the overall contract value for a single store will be less than for a multi-site retail project, the spending-per-store is often higher, says IDIS - pa...

More than a quarter of UK adults have used generative artificial intelligence such as chatbots, according to research from accounting group Deloitte. The research suggested that approximately 4 million people have also used it for work. Deloitte survey and findings The Deloitte survey of 4,150 UK adults found that just over half of the population had heard of generative AI, with around one in 10 respondents, the equivalent of approximately four million people using it for work. The Delo...

Neurotechnology, a provider of high-precision biometric identification technologies, announced the company’s latest fingerprint recognition algorithm established the best template matcher result of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Minutiae Interoperability Exchange (MINEX) III evaluation. With this new accomplishment, the company is pioneering in both the fingerprint recognition template-generator and template-matcher categories, securing the overall top vendor p...

Matrix, a telecom and security solutions manufacturer, is excited to announce its participation in Secutech Vietnam, Hanoi, 2023. As a renowned event, Matrix will showcase its extensive range of security products and solutions, including IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom.  With a strong focus on technology and customer satisfaction, Matrix invests heavily in research, design, and manufacturing, delivering world-class enterprise solutions. Proactive video...

Gallagher Security, a provider of innovative security solutions, is proud to recognise and celebrate the remarkable achievements of Chief Technology Officer, Steve Bell, and General Manager for IMEA, Ian Meadows, who have each dedicated an impressive 35 years of their professional careers to the company.  Both Steve and Ian have been integral members of the Gallagher Security family since its early days as Cardax, operating from Marton, New Zealand, and their contributions have been instru...

International Security Expo returns to London, United Kingdom (UK), on 26-27 September 2023, backed by more Government agencies and industry partners than ever before and showcasing the widest range of solutions designed to improve the security and resilience of businesses, people, and critical infrastructures. International Security Expo (ISE) In the face of ever-changing threats to global security, International Security Expo (ISE) will welcome a high-quality vetted audience o...

Siemens is rigorously executing its announced €2 billion investment strategy. Of this amount, the company plans to invest around €1 billion in Germany, thereby boosting the country’s innovative strength. In the presence of German Chancellor - Olaf Scholz, the technology company announced the establishment of its new Technology Campus in Erlangen, Germany, with investments of around €500 million in the expansion of development and manufacturing capacities. As a result, Siem...

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a provider of 3D LiDAR security solutions, was selected by an international delivery services company to address ongoing challenges relating to loss of parcels, false alarms and intrusion at distribution facilities. The company had experienced a loss of parcels at their distribution facilities caused by warehouse employees throwing packages over the perimeter fence. The Quanergy 3D LiDAR security solution deployed automatically detected such instances, as well as intru...

Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a globally renowned firm in gunshot detection solutions, has recently joined forces with the ZeroNow alliance, a coalition dedicated to combating school violence and ensuring a safe environment for students and staff. The SDS team of experts, who previously worked on one of the earliest and most successful gunshot detection systems utilised by the military since the early 1990s, is channeling their skills and knowledge toward addressing...

AU10TIX, a pioneer in identity verification and management technology, launches the AU10TIX App, empowering customer-facing businesses with automated, in-person and point of sale (POS) identity and age verification capabilities. The app enables companies to securely verify IDs in the field within 4-8 seconds, enhancing the customer experience and accelerating sales. For industries where access control is crucial, manual ID examination is insufficient for effectively detecting sophisticated fake...

Verkada, a pioneer in enterprise building security and management, announced Francois Vazille has joined the company as Vice President for Asia Pacific and Japan markets. The Silicon Valley-based company's six product lines--video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace and intercoms--provide unparalleled building security through an integrated, secure cloud-based software platform. Verkada supports more than 17,000 organisations across 70 count...

Boon Edam Inc., a globally renowned manufacturer of secured entry solutions, continues to reinforce its position as the preeminent provider of secured entry solutions for the logistics industry with thousands of successful deployments around the globe.  Boon Edam’s comprehensive lineup of secured entry solutions is proven to be effective in preventing unauthorised access to high-security areas, mitigating theft and liabilities, while maintaining compliance, and reducing costs related...

Yorkshire security manufacturer - Heald Ltd has announced the renewal of their sponsorship of Hull City Ladies FC player - Hope Knight for the 23-24 season.  The English women’s football club was formed in 2001 and is currently playing in the FA Women's National League North.  Hull City Ladies FC Hull City Ladies’ values align with Heald’s, who are passionate about supporting local communities and organisations that empower women to chase their ambitions. This etho...

Milestone Systems, a provider of open platform video technologies, announces its partnership with FedCloudIA, paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in government security solutions. The company's signature software, Milestone XProtect, is now available as part of the FedCloudIA cloud service offering, a FedRAMP Ready video management solution. By participating in this FedRAMP Ready environment, Milestone XProtect becomes a trusted cloud service technology for the U.S. government. This...

Industry analyst firm - Verdantix has ranked Siemens Smart Infrastructure as one of the pioneer providers for security software in smart buildings. Their recently published ‘Green Quadrant: Integrated Smart Building Security Software 2023’ report analyses and evaluates ten companies that are shaping the market. Verdantix noted that Siemens solutions offer highly advanced unified security management capabilities. The assessed Siemens software is part of Siemens Xcelerator, an open d...

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 that its solution has been chosen by Valley Baptist Church in Bakersfield, CA to proactively protect its congregants against gun-related threats.  The FBI reports that 15.1% of hate crime incidents are religion-related and places of worship are increasingly becoming targets of gun-related incidents. Mass s...

Acre Security, a global pioneer providing state-of-the-art security systems, announced it is officially Google Chrome Enterprise Recommended. The acre organisation’s TDS visitor management solution was selected to help businesses further maximise their Google Enterprise investments. Enterprise Recommended programme Google Chrome's Enterprise Recommended programme is a distinctive initiative aimed at aiding enterprises in discovering technologies that boost web and cloud performance. Fr...