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Global sensor manufacturer OPTEX will unveil its latest advancements in security solutions at Sicurezza 2023. “Sicurezza is the perfect stage for us to engage with the vibrant Italian market, and demonstrate how our latest enhancements can address the security challenges faced today,” says Marco Censi, OPTEX Regional Sales Manager for Italy. “We look forward to meeting with visitors, partners, and customers and invite them to experience our technology first-hand.”...

Often overlooked, storage for valuables, documents, and personal items deserves the same protection as offices, labs, or accommodation.  Yet many access solutions leave these important access points poorly secured. Running two systems in parallel Intelligent electronic control often stops at the door, ignoring the critical safety needs of many forgotten openings.    One common facilities management solution is to run two systems in parallel: electronic access for doors, and me...

Carlisle Support Services further strengthens security operations by appointing Stephen Grainger as Senior Security Advisor. This strategic addition underscores the company's commitment to continuous improvement of service delivery to its world-class client profile.    Having operated in strategic positions of authority and operations within policing in London, the finance sector, local authorities, and within the sporting and events industry at international levels, Stephen...

3DX-Ray who will be exhibiting once again at the important Milipol Exhibition 2023 in Paris, has announced the successful sale of four AS1 Portable X-Ray Systems and four more AXIS-A33 walk-through metal detectors. AS1 Portable X-Ray Systems The AS1 Portable X-Ray Systems are a repeat sale of four systems to an established EOD Unit customer in SE Asia. These systems represent an upgrade in capability from their existing LS1 and LS3 systems which they have used successfully for years. These ne...

Smart Spaces announces that its chief executive and co-founder, Dan Drogman, has been named by LDC as ‘One to Watch’ at its annual Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Pioneers 2023 awards scheme. Created by a trusted investment partner LDC-part of Lloyds Banking Group, and supported by The Times newspaper, the LDC Top 50 champions the business pioneers who are pushing for growth and building successful medium-sized businesses. This year’s nominations–which totalled almost 500...

From 10 to 13 October, the global airport community will gather for the 24th edition of inter airport Europe at the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany. The event returns with an impressive line-up of well over 400 airport suppliers from 37 countries, including seven national pavilions and more than 100 new exhibitors. Live exhibits Visitors can look forward to plenty of live exhibits in the halls and Outdoor Area and a new 600 square metre GSE Experience Area. An exciting event programme in...

Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that its Genetec Clearance™ digital evidence management system now enables the remote retrieval of video recordings from physical security systems across transit agency sites and fleets to help speed up investigations. The capability is enabled by the integration of Clearance with the Genetec Security Centre Fleet Monitoring™ module....

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced that industry veterans Dennis Connor and Jason Lloyd have joined the company as its new Director of Program Management NA and Regional Business Manager for the Midwest respectively.  Dennis Connor's responsibilities Connor, who most recently served as Program/Project Manager for CX (customer experience) Initiatives at ADT, will spearhead the development of new end-user and p...

Fast-expanding First Response Group (FRG), the nationwide security, risk and property protection business, has strengthened its foothold in the events and stadia security management sector with the acquisition of Wembley-based ISC. The acquisition, which was completed this week, is part of the group’s strategy of diversification, whilst underpinning its strategic expansion into stadia, arena and the leisure crowd-safety sector. According to the group’s CEO, Simon Alderson, the acqui...

Solink®, a physical security company for businesses announced its new Blocked Exit Detection capability, delivering even more value to its customers. Blocked Exit Detection Solink’s Blocked Exit Detection uses security cameras on Solink to proactively detect when perimeter doors are obstructed and notifies users to take prompt action, mitigating costly fines and improving the health and safety of employees. Exit route obstructions cost U.S.-based businesses more than $6.25M in Occup...

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Xena Networks ApS. Xena Networks, headquartered outside of Copenhagen, Denmark, is a pioneering provider of high-speed Terabit Ethernet validation, quality assurance, and production test solutions. Teledyne LeCroy's protocol "The Xena Networks acquisition will further establish our leadership in the protocol test market, extending our reach to Ethernet system validation engineers, quality assurance la...

Matrix, a prominent provider of Telecom and Security solutions, eagerly anticipates showcasing its range of security and telecom products at IREE 2023. This event is scheduled from 12th to 14th October 2023 and is dedicated to innovative security solutions. The venue is Booth No. 2.120, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India. Matrix is the first 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 mandated by...

RiverSafe, a cybersecurity professional services provider, has partnered with the Victor Moore Foundation (VMF), a Nigerian-based, education-focused charity that supports young people to access education and opportunities. VMF is a non-profit organisation that works with children and young people from low-income homes and marginalised communities, providing them with scholarships and equipment needed for them to gain a decent education.  Learning centre RiverSafe is sponsoring 21 childre...

Pleased to announce the merger of M2M Services, an award-winning provider of universal alarm panel communicators, connectivity, and interactive services, with Alula, a pioneer in the smart security and Internet of Things (IoT) industries. Operating under the name M2M Services, the combined entity will leverage the strengths of both companies. The merger marks a significant achievement in the industry, creating a company with unrivalled products and services that cater to the ever-evolving deman...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has launched a new learning management system (LMS) – SIAcademy as part of its efforts to advance industry professionalism through premier education and training. SIAcademy SIAcademy is a living library of on-demand training and professional development programmes designed to enhance security professionals’ industry knowledge, technical skills, and overall job performance. The new LMS offers a modern, simple, and centralised p...

Attributed to Guy Bauman, Co-Founder & CMO, Ironvest. Ironvest is an all-in-one security and privacy app. Biometrics on social media Guy commented on the launch, “X’s introduction of biometrics is part of a growing trend amongst social media platforms aimed not just at enhancing users’ security but also clamping down on widespread identity fraud and misinformation." "Within the last six months alone, YouTube has asked medical professionals to apply to be a verified &lsq...

Just like fighting against the spread of disease in a clinical environment, healthcare providers must mobilise, coordinate with interconnected partners, and apply sufficient budgetary resources to combat an ever-changing cyberattack landscape. A new set of safeguards is necessary to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical healthcare business operations and data. Ponemon Institute report Not “if,” but “when” healthcare facilities expect a cy...

A manufacturing facility is a tough testing ground for any access control solution. By their nature, premises usually require multiple different types of locks, including a range of cylinder types and sizes, as well as padlocks. They often need locks that work both inside and outdoors. For this reason, many manufacturing plants retain traditional mechanical locking solutions—sacrificing the added control that an electronic solution brings. Key-based access control The right programmabl...

Toshiba has officially opened the new, cutting-edge Quantum Technology Centre in a ceremony attended by Lord Johnson, Minister of State for the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), and Hajime Hayashi, Ambassador of Japan to the United Kingdom. The new facility, located in the Cambridge Science Park, is a commercial offshoot of the Toshiba Cambridge Research Laboratory and represents a £20 million investment from Toshiba into the development of quantum-secure networking solutions and w...

Genetec Inc., a globally renowned technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has renewed the SAFETY (Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies) Act certification for Genetec™ Security Center through 2028. The designation certifies the unified security platform’s technology that manages and monitors electronic security systems, including access contro...

ELATEC, INID, Kastle Systems, JCI, Last Lock, rf IDEAS, SAFR Scan (RealNetworks), and Sentry Enterprises were each part of an exciting demonstration at the JCI Innovation Room at GSX 2023.  A large number of consultants, integrators, and end users were awed by the simplicity, yet effective access security that PKOC was able to demonstrate. In addition to hardware and cards, there were multiple apps capable of accessing the various devices. Author's quote David Bunzel, PSIA Executive Dire...

Permiso, a cloud detection and response startup, is making good on its promise of finding evil in cloud environments by offering complimentary private threat briefings with the P0 Labs team on Scattered Spider, the threat actor group responsible for orchestrating multiple well-known campaigns against cloud environments, most recently targeting MGM and Caesars earlier this month. Snapshot solutions “An identity-first security strategy is paramount to defending against modern threat actors...

Camden Door Controls is pleased to bring to market its new sleekly designed CM-850 rocker switch, designed for remotely releasing maglocks or door strikes.  CM-850 Series switches are surface mounted and ideal for under-desk or wall mounting in reception areas.   Surface-mount rocker switch This surface-mount rocker switch can be used for unlocking a door for visitors or as a signaling device in a panic situation. Its form ‘C’ contacts can be easily field confi...

BriefCam®, the pioneer in innovative AI-driven video analytics solutions, announced its certification under the LenelS2 OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP) for its interface with the LenelS2™ OnGuard® Security Management System software. LenelS2 OnGuard users can centrally receive and review BriefCam video analytics-driven alerts directly in the OnGuard Alarm Viewer. Integrated solutions “Interfacing BriefCam’s real-time video analytics into OnGuard enhances our custo...

Dahua's latest DSS Pro V8.3 enhancement equips security personnel with advanced tools, enabling them to rapidly identify and monitor suspicious individuals' movements in just seconds. It is a cutting-edge Video Management Software (VMS) security solution designed for efficiency and scalability. It leverages users' video security systems to help them make informed decisions quickly and serves as the backbone of the operation.   AcuPick Technology The key upgrades primarily focus...

The trend of integrating video software, AI, and IoT technology into industrial property management is enhancing safety, efficiency, and productivity in the manufacturing sector worldwide. Safety and security solutions Alongside a heightened focus on fire safety, this trend is being actively adopted in Thailand, particularly within its Eastern Economic Corridor development.  With Thailand's GDP projected to accelerate to 3.9% in 2023, Secutech Thailand exhibitors are gearing up to ride t...

OmniIndex, the secure web3 data platform, announces a world-first deal with Future-X Education and Cross River State in Nigeria to secure the data of every student in the state with blockchain storage and fully encrypted analytics. The new partnership will see the data of an estimated 500,000 individuals become fully protected with encryption, redacted anonymisation and web3 security. The use of blockchain and encryption technologies will enable accurate real-time insights to imp...

viisights, Inc., a pioneer in behavioural recognition video analytics, is proud to join the ZeroNow coalition, a movement by the safety community to reduce violence in schools, as an industry partner. viisights’ participation in the ZeroNow alliance marks a significant milestone in the pursuit of safer and more secure schools with the introduction of real-time video intelligence to coalition partners, including schools, educators, law enforcement, and more. viisights joins the ZeroNow al...

Intelligent Security Systems (ISS), a global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced that its Managing Director for North America, Matt Powell, has been selected to speak at next month’s Securing New Ground (SNG) conference in New York City. Scheduled to take place from October 17-18 at the InterContinental Times Square, SNG conference brings together executives and entrepreneurs from across the security industry to network and share information on differen...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA), founder members Securitas UK, has been working with homeless charities and funding initiatives that will mean the delivery of hot meals and accommodation for those who find themselves in need of services as well as providing key provisions to assist in a better quality of life. Working with Calderwood House in Cumbria, which was set up to help people experiencing homelessness get back on their feet, its charitable donations have funded a be...