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In 2019, the PSIA decided to have one of the most compelling demonstrations for its PLAI specification at ISC West 2020. It would rely on a cloud-based agent, which would allow attendees to badge and authenticate at various vendor’s stands who had implemented the spec. In 2020, technical development was progressing well and eight vendors were set to have PLAI implemented in devices and systems at their various booths and suites in Las Vegas. Of course, ISC West was cancelled, but the grou...

HID Global, a globally renowned company in trusted identity solutions, has announced the launch of its smallest embedded reader module, the OMNIKEY 5127CK Reader Core. The latest addition to the proven OMNIKEY family makes it possible for systems integrators, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and other partners to embed RFID into devices with limited physical space to accurately authenticate people, reduce fraud and protect sensitive data in a contactless way. OMNIKEY 5127CK Reader Core...

Midlands-based firm, Ecl-ips, is using its expertise in providing monitoring, CCTV and access control, to offer organisations a range of back to work solutions to keep customers, visitors and staff safe as the company continue to mitigate the risks from COVID-19. Occupancy Management Solutions With more businesses opening up Ecl-ips can help occupancy counting to ensure social distancing is maintained. Ecl-ips can offer Avigilon’s occupancy counting feature, as part of its video manageme...

Spectra Logic, a provider of data storage and data management solutions, announces the publication of its ‘Digital Data Storage Outlook 2020’. The fifth edition of the report delves into the management, access, use and preservation of the world’s ever-expanding volumes of data, capturing the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on trends and technology during this unprecedented time in history. Exhibiting technology improvements The report outlines future strategies, technologies...

New dates have been announced for Intersec Saudi Arabia, with the Kingdom’s trade fair for security, safety, and fire protection, now scheduled to take place from 15-17 March 2021 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The three-day event is organised by Saudi-based ACE Group under licence from Dubai-headquartered Messe Frankfurt Middle East. The new dates come after extensive feedback and consultation with the venue, exhibitors, visitors, trade partners and associa...

Research carried out by a renowned Cyber Security company, Intruder has revealed that on average, an exposed Mongo database is breached within 13 hours of being connected to the internet. The fastest breach recorded was carried out 9 minutes after the database was set up. MongoDB database program MongoDB is a cross-platform document-oriented database program that consistently ranks in the top 5 most-used databases worldwide. It is used by a wide range of organisations all over the globe to sto...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., announces that its wholly owned subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD) enhances its autonomous security and property management devices with a new advanced mask detection feature. This feature supports building owners and property managers with an autonomous tool to identify face mask usage, create automatic alerts, and generate ongoing face compliance scores. This enhancement is integrated into RAD’s Health Screening system and can...

Super Micro Computer, Inc., a global pioneer in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions, and green computing technology announced it was selected as a Platinum recipient for VDC Research's 2020 global IoT and Edge Engineering & Development Survey. Supermicro was recognised by survey participants for its higher performance edge devices, typically only seen in datacenter class servers that support virtualisation and workload consolidation for use cases, including AI/ML and video p...

SALTO Systems has announced the release of its SALTO contactless smart card NCoders. The SALTO NCoder is for next-generation access control systems and they integrate the encoding capabilities of a powerful updated encoder with a built-in desktop reader function. SALTO NCoder The SALTO NCoder configures permissions and user access plans for user credentials. It is compatible with a wide range of RFID cards and mobile keys and can be used in most commercial markets including hospitality, enabli...

SALTO Systems, a globally renowned manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has released the SALTO Neo Cylinder, a new electronic cylinder that offers more features and better functionality than any other cylinder on the market. The compact SALTO Neo Cylinder is designed for doors where fitting an electronic escutcheon is not possible or required and can be installed on standard doors, server racks, gates, cabinets, electric switches, sliding doors and more. It’s available in...

Researchers at Check Point have identified security flaws in Apache Guacamole, one of the world’s most popular IT infrastructures for remote work. With over 10 million downloads, the free open-source software enables remote workers to access their company’s computer network from anywhere, by using only a web browser. Apache Guacamole software Apache Guacamole runs on many devices, including mobile phones and tablets, giving remote workers ‘constant, world-wide, unfettered acc...

The 2020 Tech Trailblazers Awards opened for entries, beginning a process which by November will result in the recognition of outstanding early-stage companies from around the world, across 12 major enterprise technology categories and three special categories. Only for smaller businesses and startups less than six years old and at C-series funding or below, the Awards celebrate innovation in: AI Big data Blockchain Cloud Containers Developer tools Fintech IoT Mobile technology Netwo...

Pulse Secure, the provider of software-defined Secure Access solutions, announced that Pulse Secure was recognised among Representative Vendors within Gartner’s Market Guide for Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA). Pulse SDP provides direct device-to-application trusted connectivity only after successful user, device and security state verification. The solution offers enterprises the only dual-mode VPN and SDP architecture that yields single-pane-of-glass management with unified policy admi...

SecurityHQ, formerly known as Si Consult, the globally renowned provider in managed security services, has announced the launch of their new brand identity with a redesign of their company logo and official website, as part of their rebranding strategy. Managed Security Service Provider Over recent years, SecurityHQ has evolved into one of the most renowned and advanced Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) in the world, with six Security Operation Centers spread across the United Kingdom,...

Exabeam, the Smarter SIEM company, has revealed the results of a new survey of UK security practitioners, which tracks the adoption and use of cloud-based security tools. This latest survey showed a marked increase in the adoption of these security tools compared to an earlier study carried out in March 2020 prior to the COVID-19 lockdown. Eighty-eight (88) percent of recent respondents said the accelerated move to the cloud was driven by the need to support a remote workforce. Among the concer...

NetAlly has announced the release of version 1.2 software for its EtherScope nXG portable network analyser. “We continue our unprecedented pace in expanding the all-in-one versatility of the EtherScope nXG with new Wi-Fi survey, network monitoring, media validation and remote collaboration features,” said James Kahkoska, NetAlly Chief Technology Officer (CTO). AirMapper Site Survey With AirMapper, EtherScope nXG users can now quickly and easily gather location-based Wi-Fi measurem...

Hikvision, one of world’s renowned supplier of innovative security products and solutions, successfully hosted the second ‘Shaping Intelligence’ AI Cloud Summit at Hangzhou Whitehorse Lake International Exhibition Centre from 29-30 March. Under the theme of ‘Data Enrichment with AI’, the summit served as a platform for AI Cloud ecosystem partners to exchange knowledge on leading-edge AI and big data technologies and applications. It comprised a main forum and four...

SALTO Systems, a globally renowned manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has released the NCoder, a contactless smart card for next-generation access control systems that integrates the encoding capabilities of a powerful updated design encoder with a built-in desktop reader function. SALTO NCoder The SALTO NCoder configures permissions and user access plans for user credentials or hospitality guests. It is compatible with a wide range of RFID cards and mobile keys. SALTO SPACE...

Videotec is once again showing its ongoing commitment to keeping up to date with worldwide technological innovations with the announcement that most of the company’s products are available as Building Information Models (BIMs), created with BIMscript technology. Building Information Modelling Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a process based on 3D metadata that is full of useful information for the design, planning and integrated management of infrastructure or building projects....

Videonetics announces that it has joined the Qualcomm® Smart Cities Accelerator Program to provide their AI and Deep Learning powered Unified Video Computing Platform™ (UVCP) to diverse industries such as smart cities, aviation, enterprise and manufacturing to name a few. To exhibit their features and functionalities, Videonetics will be implementing their end-to-end video management system and AI enabled video analytics in conjunction with Qualcomm Technologies enabled smart cameras...

Dahua Technology, a globally renowned video-centric smart IoT solutions and services provider, has announced the release of DMSS, its newly designed mobile client. DMSS can connect Dahua products via the Internet or Ethernet through P2P or IP, and can also be operated remotely. It supports all kinds of product types, including NVR, XVR, IPC, TPC, VTO, Alarm Hub, and Access Control, etc. Remote operations DMSS can work in an environment with multiple internet connections. It connects Dahua prod...

Badger Technologies®, a product division of Jabil, introduces the Badger PatrolBot™ autonomous robot tailored for the security guard industry. The PatrolBot autonomous robot extends security workforce operations by automatically verifying that windows and doors are secured, fire extinguishers and defibrillators are properly stored, and floors are free of debris and potential hazards. The robot also can investigate alarms and areas not supported by surveillance cameras. The Badger Patr...

Pulse Secure, the provider of software-defined Secure Access solutions, announced successful integration and joint compatibility testing between Gigamon and Pulse Secure to ensure customers that Pulse Secure’s Network Access Control (NAC) solution, Pulse Policy Secure, can fully leverage the endpoint contextual information received from Gigamon as remote workers return back to their office. The combination of Gigamon and Pulse provides organisations real-time visibility of network-connect...

CloudSense, the Commerce and Subscriber Management platform announced the appointment of Jonathan English, a distinguished executive with proven experience accelerating go-to-market efforts at high-growth software businesses, as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. SaaS Rob Amen, a Managing Director at Vector Capital and a member of CloudSense’s board of directors, said, “Jonathan is a seasoned technology executive with a track record of expanding market share in high-g...

As reports of COVID-19 outbreaks continue to spread across the globe, Boon Edam USA, like other organisations, had to quickly adjust operations, in order to protect the health and safety of staff, while maintaining a high level of customer service. March 13th was a ‘D-Day’ for Valerie Anderson, the Managing Director of Boon Edam Inc. and Patrick Nora, the Managing Director of the factory in Lillington, North Carolina, USA. Both executives had to make the call to keep operations runn...

Pluralsight, Inc., the enterprise technology skills and engineering management platform announced that Plain Concepts has selected Pluralsight as its strategic partner to support its technology skills development programme. Customised digital solutions With a presence in the USA, UAE, UK, Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands, Plain Concepts was born to develop and facilitate companies of all industries with the adoption of new technologies aimed at improving their productivity and processes. W...

The compact SALTO Neo Cylinder is designed for doors where fitting an electronic escutcheon is not possible or required and can be installed on standard doors, server racks, gates, cabinets, electric switches, sliding doors and more. It’s available in an extensive range of models to suit almost any kind of door - from Europe to ASIA to the Americas. The SALTO Neo Cylinder provides the most efficient and convenient way of securing the user’s building and assets. The re-engineered clu...

Connect ONE by Connected Technologies presents a new cloud badge printing integration with the InstantCard ID Card Service, allowing dealers to easily expand into offering customised identification badging and credentialing as part of their menu of services while earning additional revenue. API with InstantCard Connected Technologies developed the Application Programming Interface (API) with InstantCard so dealers can use the powerful cloud-hosted Connect ONE security management platform to cr...

A healthcare facility or hospital is unlike any other organisation. It’s generally open to the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There is expensive equipment in many areas, patient records and confidentiality that needs constant protection, in addition to parking facilities and door access control needs and medicines that need to be kept secure. Hospital and healthcare settings use video surveillance in many ways, as the security needs of these institutions reflect the life-or-dea...

Nutanix, a globally renowned company in enterprise cloud computing solutions, has announced new remote IT software solutions that will allow IT teams to deploy, upgrade and troubleshoot their cloud infrastructure while working from anywhere, whether at home or from a central office location. Nutanix HCI software These solutions will be delivered via Nutanix Foundation Central, Insights and Lifecycle Manager, all of which will be available as part of Nutanix HCI software at no additional cost t...