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Oosto’s Chief Technology Officer and Chief AI Scientist presented a bold new vision for video analytics leveraging contextual scene understanding and semantic segmentation at this week’s ISC East, the International Security Conference & Exposition, in New York. In their presentation, Oosto laid out how the use of these new technologies can deliver real-time contextual analytics and more accurate alerts based on a more holistic understanding of a scene. Providing limited insight...

Matrix COSEC ARGO is an engineering feat designed with high-performance standards that revamps various organisations’ lookout towards security concerns, including securing their assets and employees. With the peak technological intelligence of the age, this biometric door controller, with a 3.5” IPS Touchscreen LCD and a sleek look, gives a visually impacting experience. With a super upgrade from the conventional devices available in the same range in the market, Matrix COSEC ARGO i...

Someone is trying to break into an ATM with a sledgehammer one day while someone else tries to install a skimmer (card reader) the next. On both occasions, a warning is given within a matter of seconds through a loudspeaker that they’ve been detected. They are told to stop their illegal activity and leave the ATM zone. AI capabilities After ignoring the instructions, a dense, harmless fog deterrent is released which pushes the intruder back towards the entrance, and a patrol and response...

Mission critical communications device provider - Sepura and the broadband MCX solutions enabler - Softil jointly announce that Softil’s Mission Critical Push-to-Talk, Data and Video (MCX) Software Development Kit (SDK) has been adopted by Sepura to support its Android OS-based broadband vehicle and handheld communication devices and applications. Interoperable communications solutions The announcement underlines Sepura’s continued commitment to providing interoperable communicatio...

SailPoint Technologies, Inc., the pioneer in enterprise identity security announced that it had been recognised as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Governance Administration for Identity Security 2022 Vendor Assessment (doc #US47254121, November 2022). IDC MarketScape is a highly respected vendor assessment tool for the information and communications technology (ICT) industry, providing both quantitative and qualitative technology market assessments designed to help organisations make...

Ambient.ai, the computer vision intelligence company transforming physical security, announced that it has been named to Fast Company’s second annual Next Big Things in Tech list, honouring technology breakthroughs that promise to shape the future of industries. Ambient.ai was named as a winner of the inaugural security and privacy category, which celebrates technologies that protect organisations and consumers against online and physical threats and privacy intrusions. Computer vision i...

Skills for Security, the UK's fire and security apprenticeship provider announces the appointment of Arevika Stepanian to the Board as a Director of Corporate Relations (Non-Executive), with immediate effect. Responsibilities  As a Director of Corporate Relations at Skills for Security, Arevika will be working with channel partners and media affiliates to increase the support of, and sponsorship of robust skills pipeline for the UK electrotechnical sector, with a focus on fire and securit...

Enveil, the pioneering Privacy Enhancing Technology Company protecting Data in Use, announces the wide release of the enhanced version of its flagship solution, ZeroReveal® Search. With the capabilities delivered in version 4.0, Enveil enables secure and efficient data usage, analysis, sharing, alerting, and collaboration across data silos in ways that were not previously possible, significantly reducing operational risk and accelerating the timeline for turning raw data into actionable insi...

Matrix is all geared up to participate in South Asia’s Largest Security Expo and Conference - IFSEC India 2022. At the Delhi event, Matrix will be presenting its comprehensive range of security products and solutions in the domains of IP Video Surveillance, Access Control and Time-Attendance.   In the line of business communication, Matrix will be exhibiting its wide portfolio of telecom products and solutions. With technology and customer concerns at the forefront, Matrix heavily in...

DigiCert, Inc., a provider of digital trust, releases its 2022 State of Digital Trust Survey that finds that almost half of consumers (47%) have stopped doing business with a company after losing trust in that company’s digital security. If companies do not manage digital trust, 84% of their customers would consider switching, with 57% saying switching would be likely. Digital trust enables organisations and individuals to participate in the connected world with the confidence that their...

ADT Commercial, a premier provider of commercial security, fire, life safety and risk consulting services in the U.S., announced recently that Philippe Sawaya has been selected as its first-ever Director of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In his new role, Sawaya is leading company efforts in the development and deployment of AI with exceptional analytical capabilities to support the specialised needs of commercial customers across industries. Sawaya leads newly formed Artificial Intelligence tea...

Barclays Bank has revealed that purchase scams rose by 34% following Black Friday weekend in 2021, putting Christmas shoppers at huge risk. John Davis, Director, UK & Ireland, SANS Institute, EMEA says, “Hackers are known to turn up the heat with high attack volumes and high-pressure tactics at the most challenging of times. With cash-conscious consumers’ attention firmly fixed on locking in festive bargains, cybercriminals will hope we’ve dropped our guard,...

Scality announced RING9; the ninth generation of its leading RING scale-out file and object storage software, a solution that allows IT teams to build and run a modern hybrid-cloud data storage infrastructure with higher performance and efficiency. RING9 is built on major investments in Scality’s flagship RING solution that enables IT teams to:   Fully leverage flash media through tiering and dynamic data protection policies. Modernise the monitoring stack with Prometheus to...

ZeroEyes, creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) announces that the Authority has selected ZeroEyes for a pilot programme designed to reduce the likelihood of gun-related violence on train platforms. SEPTA is the first major transit system to deploy ZeroEyes’ solution, which is used by the U.S. Department of Defense,...

Morse Watchmans, the pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is exhibiting a wide array of its key control and management solutions at ISC East 2022, November 16-17 at the Javits Centre in New York City. Morse Watchman’s flagship system, KeyWatcher® Touch, will be on display alongside a suite of additional products at booth #324. “We once again look forward to showcasing our wide range of products at the Northeast’s preeminent security & public safety even...

ASSA ABLOY, the pioneer in access solutions, has received validation by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for the company’s emission reduction targets. In 2020, ASSA ABLOY launched ambitious sustainability goals to substantially reduce its greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain, including halving absolute emissions by 2030 and reaching net-zero no later than 2050. The SBTi has ratified that ASSA ABLOY’s emission reduction targets are in line with the requir...

With the ever-increasing rise in cybercrime, Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations and business intelligence solutions, is cautioning organisations of all sizes to be vigilant about the cybersecurity risk posed by legacy access control systems.   “Many organisations are operating with access control systems that date back 10 years or more. While these older systems still allow employees to badge in and out, there&rs...

Founded by a trio of highly experienced and well-known professionals with well over 100 years of combined experience in the physical security market, Active Intelligence is making its public debut at ISC East 2022 in booth 707. The company was founded in 2019 with a very ambitious goal of transforming video surveillance systems from reactive tools to preventive, proactive solutions. With the launch of ASTRA, AI-driven video solutions can now be applied to mainstream video security applications....

For online retailers operating within the UK and Ireland, this year’s Black Friday and holiday shopping period are expected to be greatly affected by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. This puts significant pressure on businesses who rely on this time of year to generate or boost their annual profits. Cybercriminals are adding further pressure to e-retailers by continuing to take advantage of the growth in online shopping and digital transactions. Amongst the types of attacks being launch...

Vintra, Inc., a provider of AI-powered video analytics solutions, announced a new module for its Vintra Fortify platform designed to automate and simplify the management of existing manual security processes at mission-critical locations. Vintra Guard, available as an additional module for Vintra Prevent, enhances real-time monitoring and enterprise alerting by incorporating video-based identity verification for access control management. Integrated with C•CURE Initially integrated with...

D-Fend Solutions, the pioneer in radio frequency (RF), cyber-based, non-kinetic, non-jamming, counter-drone takeover technology, is proud to announce that this past quarter, 3Q2022, it sold over $3 million in EnforceAir counter-drone security systems and components to various United States federal security agencies. The agencies span a range of sectors and applications in U.S. defense, homeland security, and law enforcement, with the contracts distributed across multiple high-profile department...

Cognitec Systems has promoted Mikael Fagerlund to VP Sales and Marketing, passing the baton from revered industry veteran and company Co-Founder, Dr. Jürgen Pampus. Fagerlund has served the sales team at the company’s Dresden headquarters since 2011, most recently as Director Sales EMEA. He will continue to manage sales activities and customer relations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, but also oversee global sales and growth strategies. Extensive technical expertise Before j...

Jean-Christophe Fondeur, IDEMIA’s Chief Technical Officer, said “The impressive level of performance demonstrated in this benchmark is a game changer for forensic investigation. This technology makes it easier for investigators and law enforcement to solve more crimes much faster.” He adds, “This is in line with our long-standing and ongoing 40-plus-year pledge to provide law enforcement agencies with the very best systems on the market. All around the world, they can dr...

Steve Bradford, the Senior Vice President (SVP) - EMEA at SailPoint, said “International Fraud Awareness Week serves as a good reminder that no industry is untouchable, when it comes to cybercrime.” He adds, “With companies estimated to lose 5% of their revenue annually due to fraud, and having seen a rise in attacks on critical public and private infrastructure, from hospitals and fuel pipelines to banks and hotels, it’s time organisations put security at the top of the...

A properly shut door provides comfort and protection to whoever is using the space behind it. However, closing doors can have a wider impact on overall building performance. Fully closed doors affect both user security and a building’s energy consumption. The public spotlight is on energy like never before, as recent measures introduced around Europe show. By law, Spanish offices, shops and hospitality spaces may only heat or cool premise to between 19°C and 23°C. In France, air-c...

The Assmann Group presents four new security cameras of its own brand - Digitus for indoor and outdoor use. All models can be easily integrated into smart home environments and are controlled via voice assistant. They score with motion detection, a wide-angle lens, day and night mode, and numerous other functions. With the new product quartet, Assmann offers reliable surveillance technology for security, according to the latest technical standards, covering all conceivable application scenarios...

Veracity, a global developer of IP transmission devices and camera installation tools, IP video storage and video display systems, and integrated security system management software platforms, has opened a new office in Malaysia, in order to enable the company to support the growing demand for its products, solutions and expertise across the South East Asia region. Vercaity opens new SEA regional office in Kuala Lumpur Veracity’s Kisanga Somacyril will manage this new SEA regional office...

DH2i, the globally renowned provider of always-secure and always-on IT infrastructure solutions, has announced the general availability (GA) launch of DxEnterprise (DxE) version 22 (v22) featuring a new container sidecar to enable application-level high availability (HA) clustering for stateful containers in Kubernetes (K8s). Kubernetes is one of the world’s major open-source systems for automating deployment, scaling and management of containerised applications. DxEnterprise (DxE) versi...

IDIS, the globally renowned manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, has enhanced its range of enterprise-class network video recorders (NVRs) with the launch of a powerful new 64-channel model, the DR-8564. The NDAA-compliant 4K recorder delivers outstanding transmission speed and quality using the latest Intel chipset technology. Boasting an incoming throughput of 540Mbps and up to 1920ips UHD real-time recording, the DR-8564 utilises Intelligent Codec to reduce bandwidth and sto...

The average United Kingdom (UK) business has experienced 16 successful email-based phishing attacks in 2022 so far, and 56 per cent of UK businesses had experienced an email attack, where account credentials were stolen or compromised. This was revealed in globally renowned email security company - Tessian’s recently launched new State of Email Security report. Out of the 79 per cent of UK businesses that had encountered a successful email phishing attack in 2022, 30 per cent said the rep...