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Johnson Controls, the global pioneer in smart, healthy, and sustainable building solutions announced significantly expanded AI capabilities in its OpenBlue Enterprise Manager suite of digital solutions, part of the OpenBlue digital ecosystem. Generative AI applications The updates, available include the first customer-facing generative AI applications, more autonomous building controls, and a significantly improved user experience. These updates pave the way for additional AI enhancements in...

Immersive Labs, the pioneer in people-centric cyber resilience announced the launch of its ground-breaking 'AI Scenario Generator'. This new capability enables organisations to seamlessly generate threat scenarios for crisis simulations to ensure their workforces are ready for the latest threats. ‍AI Scenario Generator By inputting a few short prompts, customers can use the AI Scenario Generator to rapidly generate and launch customised cyber exercises to prove and improve individual and...

Sophos, a global pioneer of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks announced the appointment of Andy Travers as regional vice president for EMEA North to further accelerate the growth of Sophos’ portfolio of cybersecurity services and products in the region.  Andy Travers Travers will drive growth by strengthening existing relationships and creating new opportunities with Sophos’ already strong customer base of more than 600,000 organisations worldwide. Trav...

Persistent cyber threats, rapidly changing technology, and the growing array of regulations have heightened the need for alignment between cybersecurity and compliance management. In its annual Digital Defence Report, Microsoft has sounded the alarm on the escalating number of cyberattacks with a 2.75-fold increase in ransomware attacks year-on-year and tech scams rising by 400% since 2022. Level of sophistication “In the world of business, you’ll inevitably hear about the many wa...

Verkada, the pioneer in cloud-based physical security, announced a reimagined Alarm solution that, unlike traditional systems, provides more informed alarm response, minimises false alarms, and gives administrators more visibility and control across their sites. In addition to a new suite of hardware that Verkada redesigned from the ground up, Verkada's new Alarms solution comes with a new software experience that will empower large and distributed organisations to easily set arming a...

According to a Cloud Security Alliance report, 55% of organisations experienced a SaaS cybersecurity incident within the past two years. While apps typically offer basic security features, MSPs still need to implement additional measures to protect client data from breaches, leaks and cyberattacks. This means going beyond the default security provided by SaaS platforms and actively managing potential risks specific to each client’s environment. Let’s review seven SaaS security best...

Illumio Inc., the Zero Trust Segmentation (ZTS) company, announced the evolution of its global Enlighten Partner Program, offering a significantly expanded set of enablement tools to the global partner community. A comprehensive curriculum and complimentary hands-on training will make it easier to sell, implement and operate Illumio solutions. A new pricing program, price protection and a no-cost services enablement program reassure partners that they are investing in a winning opportunity with...

ASSA ABLOY’s innovative new mobile access solution has won yet another prestigious industry award. At October’s Detektor International Awards, ABLOY CUMULUS received the 2024 prize for Innovative Achievement in IoT & Security.  Secure mobile unlocking Chosen from among hundreds of products reviewed over the year by Detektor experts, ABLOY CUMULUS "streamlines access management with encrypted mobile credentials, eliminating key management hassles. Its robust, customisable...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a pioneering global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, was recently recognised by NASBITE International as an “Outstanding Exporter” for its demonstrated excellence in export growth and innovative approaches to international sales at the Eighth Annual National Small Business Exporter Summit. As an organisation dedicated to supporting training and education in global business, NASBITE International created these awards, al...

Apricorn, the manufacturer of software-free, 256-bit AES XTS hardware-encrypted USB drives, announces new findings from its annual survey and FoI (Freedom of Information) requests, revealing a concerning disregard for cyber insurance across both public and private sectors. Despite the escalating risks of ransomware, phishing, and insider threats, many organisations, including government entities, remain unprepared for cyber incidents, with inadequate backup strategies and a lack of cyber insura...

The Monitoring Association (TMA) had the distinct honour to recognise the exceptional contributions of longtime volunteer and pioneer Sascha Kylau, Vice President of Sales, OneTel Security, LLC. with the presentation of the 2024 Stanley C. Lott Memorial Award. TMA President - Steve Butkovich presented the much respected and esteemed volunteer with the award, TMA’s highest honour, at the 2024 TMA Annual Meeting on Oct. 9th in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Greatest contributors “...

Permiso, the pioneer in real-time identity security, has released a suite of three open-source tools that help security teams bolster their detection capabilities for a variety of different attacks. The P0 Labs team, the threat research arm of Permiso has launched a total of ten open-source tools to date, developed from their ongoing threat research and observations from real-world attacks. YetiHunter, CloudGrappler Earlier in 2024, Permiso launched YetiHunter, an open-source tool that detect...

Verkada, the pioneer in cloud-based physical security announced the appointment of Marc Peston as General Manager of Northern Europe. Peston will lead Verkada's go-to-market and sales operations in Benelux, the Nordics, and the Baltics. Cloud-based physical security "Demand is growing worldwide for Verkada's easy-to-use, cloud-based physical security solutions. In Europe, our bookings have grown more than 360% in just the past year," said Eric Salava, Chief Revenue Officer at V...

Dice Corporation, a pioneer in alarm and video event management announced a groundbreaking change to its pricing model for its interactive video platform.   By eliminating per-camera charges and offering free camera connections, Dice is significantly reducing the cost of entry for alarm and video monitoring centres seeking to leverage cloud-based solutions.  Cloud-based video monitoring This innovative approach takes advantage of DICE's extensive infrastructure and experti...

IN Groupe has entered into a final agreement with Nets, part of Nexi Group, for the takeover of Nets' eID business. In November 2023, Nets and IN Groupe concluded the first part of the agreement for the acquisition, and the two parties reached an agreement on the final terms. MitID operations transferred Nets will formally transfer the responsibility for the development and operation of MitID to IN Groupe which is in charge of further development and operation of the Danish digital iden...

i-PRO Americas Inc. (formerly Panasonic Security), a global pioneer in professional security solutions for security and public safety, announced the integration of Triton ULTRA, a multi-function health, safety, and drug detection device, with its Video Insight VMS. This integration enables educational institutions to enhance campus safety through real-time environmental insights while ensuring full privacy compliance in sensitive areas like bathrooms and locker rooms, where traditional surveill...

Synectics Security, one of the largest security systems integrators operating in the UK and Ireland is rebranding to Ocular Integration (Ocular) under new leadership. Rebranded identity The rebrand reflects the company’s independence and visionary focus on delivering the latest technical solutions and innovations to customers in government, high-security, public space, heritage, transport, custodial services, utilities, and other critical infrastructure. It also sees the appointment of...

TraiCon Events will be hosting Kuwait’s premier Data Centre Summit event titled “Data Centre & Cloud Innovation Summit” scheduled on 25th & 26th November 2024 in The Radisson Blu Hotel Kuwait - Increasing Demand for Digital Infrastructure.  This summit aims to bring together 300+ experts and pioneers in data centres, cloud innovation, and cyber security to discuss and explore emerging trends and investment opportunities in the Kuwait market.  Data Centr...

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank announced it has provided a $50 million growth capital facility to Bugcrowd, a provider of crowdsourced cybersecurity solutions. Bugcrowd brings the collective ingenuity of organisations and hackers to mitigate vulnerabilities across all applications, systems, and infrastructure. Provided by SVB’s Enterprise Software Group, the new financing will further scale Bugcrowd’s AI-powered platform globally, fund continued in...

Proofpoint Inc., a cybersecurity and compliance company announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Normalyze, a Data Security Posture Management (DSPM). The acquisition is expected to close in November 2024, subject to customary closing conditions. With this acquisition, Proofpoint will further enhance its human-centric security platform with Normalyze’s AI-powered DSPM technology, allowing organisations to discover, classify and protect data at sc...

Kaseya, the global provider of AI-powered cybersecurity and IT management software announced Kaseya 365 User, joining Kaseya 365 Endpoint which launched in April 2024, at DattoCon Miami. Kaseya 365 User gives managed service providers (MSPs) the ability to help their customers prevent, respond to, and recover from threats to user identity and security. SaaS Alerts Kaseya also announced it has acquired SaaS Alerts, an industry-pioneering cybersecurity company that helps MSPs monitor and protec...

At its 6th Partner Day in Italy, Dahua Technology, a world-pioneering video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, received the Common Criteria (ISO/IEC 15048) EAL 3+ certificate, along with ISO/IEC 27001 for Information Security Management System, ISO/IEC 27701 for Privacy Information Management System, and CSA STAR certifications. These achievements further strengthen Dahua’s comprehensive security measures and adherence to global standards, demonstrating the company’s abilit...

As demand for high-efficiency security systems rises among large enterprises, the global security solution provider VIVOTEK (3454-TW) introduces new software service “Device Manager”. Remote management service This all-in-one remote management service allows large enterprises to manage thousands of network cameras, assign IPs, and update firmware remotely, significantly reducing time and labor costs, and acting like a dedicated security manager for the company. For instance, when...

Cohesity, a pioneer in AI-powered data security announced the appointment of Vasu Murthy as SVP and Chief Product Officer. Vasu Murthy Murthy is a veteran with over 25 years of experience building enterprise software at scale. He has successfully led software launches at companies ranging from day-zero startups to large, global brands, with strengths in driving rapid growth and managing complex multi-product scaling efforts.  Murthy will bring this vast experience in data protection, sec...

Genetec Inc. (Genetec), a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, will participate in Milipol Qatar 2024. The company will showcase the latest version of its flagship unified security platform Security Centre as well as a range of cloud-ready solutions at the 14th edition of the global exhibition and conference for homeland security and safety. Milipol Qatar 2024 Set to run from October 29 to 31, 2024, at the Doh...

Euralarm will organise a live webinar on the overhaul of EN 50131-1 on November 7th at 16:00 - 17:30 CET.  To protect people, businesses, and resources against burglary and robbery, the use of intrusion and hold-up alarm systems is widely spread. Many homes and buildings are equipped with such a system. The requirements for the design of these are laid down in the European standard EN 50131-1. Technologies requirements With technology evolving and remote access, cloud processing, smart h...

Luminys Systems Corp. (Luminys), a provider of smart, sustainable, and connected technology solutions, is advancing its strategic roadmap as it transitions to the supply chain network of Foxlink, a global pioneer in electronics manufacturing and the parent company of Luminys. This transition marks a significant step forward as Luminys positions itself for long-term growth in the North American market. Cybersecurity and data privacy Manufactured by Foxlink and its affiliates, Luminys&rsqu...

Permiso, the pioneer in real-time identity security, released SkyScalpel, an open-source tool that helps both offensive and defensive security professionals understand how policies could be obfuscated by threat actors in order to go undetected in an environment. JSON-based policies in cloud environments, particularly in AWS, dictate what resources users and systems can access and the actions they can perform. However, these policies can be susceptible to obfuscation—a technique where bad...

Global technology, software, and engineering pioneer Emerson will exhibit its latest Floor to Cloud™ packaging solutions at PACK EXPO Chicago, November 3-6, 2024. Advancing the boundless future of automation, Emerson factory automation solutions and its Floor-to-cloud approach empower smarter packaging lines and more efficient processes that make it possible for manufacturers to continuously improve plant productivity, sustainability, and safety. Floor-to-cloud approach Visitors to Nort...

Kong Inc., a pioneering developer of cloud API technologies, announced that it has been positioned by Gartner® as a Pioneer in the 2024 Magic Quadrant™ for API Management for the fifth consecutive year. The evaluation was based on specific criteria that analysed the company’s overall Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute, with Kong positioned furthest on the Completeness of Vision axis. AI enablement strategy Kong enables any corps to become an API-first company,...