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John Lutz Boorman was recently appointed as Head of Product and Marketing for Hanwha Vision Europe. In his new role, John leads the product, solutions and marketing roadmap for the European market, ensuring that Hanwha Vision continues to deliver high-quality video surveillance solutions - for which it is known - to customers. With more than 30 years of experience working across business development, sales, product and marketing for pioneering distribution and manufacturing companies, John has...

Zimperium, the global pioneer in mobile security, is proud to announce that it’s collaborating with Okta, the independent identity provider to deliver a significant advancement in identity threat protection for mobile devices. By integrating Zimperium Mobile Threat Defence (MTD) with Okta Identity Threat Protection with Okta AI, the companies are setting a new standard in continuous risk monitoring and enabling automated threat response, providing organisations with unparalleled mobile se...

SailPoint Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in unified identity security for enterprises, announces that the company was named an Overall Leader, Product Leader, Innovation Leader, and Market Leader in the latest Leadership Compass Identity Governance and Administration (“IGA”) report from KuppingerCole Analysts AG. Identity lifecycle management The report provides an overview of the IGA market, as well as a compass to help businesses identify the right vendor and solution to meet thei...

Workiz, the pioneering field service management and communication software, introduces an enhanced online booking feature that allows service professionals to reach more customers, book more jobs and stand out from the competition. With the new Reserve With Google feature, customers can connect directly to Workiz Online Booking through Google search results, increasing the pool of potential customers available to each business owner and streamlining scheduling, payments and other essential func...

Quod Orbis, the London-based Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) firm, has announced a strategic partnership with YASH Technologies, a global IT solutions and services partner. The partnership will see businesses benefit from holistic monitoring solutions with real-time visibility across their entire IT infrastructure, encompassing cybersecurity risk management and compliance. Enhanced performance YASH Technologies has a proven track record in delivering battle-tested consulting, technology,...

Over half (54%) of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) feel their security team is unprepared for evolving AI-powered threats, according to research from Absolute Security. The findings were uncovered in the Absolute Security United Kingdom CISO Cyber Resilience Report 2024 which surveyed 250 UK CISOs at enterprise organisations, via an independent polling agency Censuswide, to assess the state of cyber resilience, AI, and the cyber threat landscape in the UK. NCSC findings According...

Connect ONE® from Connected Technologies LLC, in partnership with Cansec Systems Ltd., Mississauga, Can., has added a direct cloud integration with MAP access controllers. Cansec’s signature Modular Access Panels or MAP, are self-contained access controller boards that handle from one to eight doors and as many as 100,000 users. Multiple controllers can also be installed to handle access systems of any size. “We are pleased that Connected Technologies has integrated the MAP...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management, has added a key hire to its leadership team.  Mauricio Ramirez will join the company as Vice President of North America Corporate Enterprise Sales. This hire will be critical as Verkada continues to grow its enterprise customer base. Protecting people and places "Verkada's rapid growth confirms that customers are eager to adopt solutions that help them protect people and places in a privacy-sensitive wa...

Cequence, a pioneer in API security and bot management, is proud to introduce revolutionary advancements to its Unified API Protection (UAP) platform. These enhancements mark a significant milestone in API security, specifically tailored to support the secure use of AI applications like Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). Cequence’s solutions protect applications deployed in the cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments, and also support serverless environments, ensuring an...

Essence Security, a part of Essence Group, a pioneering technology group developing and supplying wireless, cloud-based security solutions for homes and businesses, announced the integration of its proactive, smoke-generating intruder prevention solution, MyShield, with major monitoring station software providers around the world – the most recent and notable being EBÜS, from German software company Accellence, and American provider COPS Monitoring. Additional software providers inte...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management, announced a new way for organisations to transition to the cloud with its Command Connector, which enables third-party cameras to connect to Verkada’s Command platform. It also announced a range of new additions to its platform, including a next-generation door reader. "As we continue to expand our footprint we want to provide customers with a seamless transition to our cloud platform,” said Brando...

Allegion US, a pioneer in seamless access control solutions, announced a new integration with TagMaster North America (TMNA), a pioneering provider of intelligent vehicle identification solutions (Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) and RFID) to enhance vehicle ID and tracking with a minimal hardware footprint. This strategic collaboration combines Allegion's Pure Access Cloud software and IP Bridge hardware with TagMaster NA's edge-computing long-range RFID Reader and passive tags, creating a seaml...

Kepler Vision Technologies continues to extend its reach across Europe by partnering with Norwegian company OneCo Technology. OneCo Technology is a pioneer in cutting-edge technology solutions, and Kepler Vision, a renowned healthcare service provider with a deep understanding of local requirements, has joined forces to create a synergy that promises to revolutionise the way healthcare is delivered and managed in Norway. AI and digital healthcare solutions  The...

Commvault, a provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud announced an expansion of its cyber and data security ecosystem through strategic integrations with an array of security partners: Acante, Dasera, Google Cloud, Splunk, and Wiz.   Cyber resilience These integrations play a key role in helping joint customers advance cyber resilience in a variety of ways across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments from identifying potential th...

SentinelOne, a global pioneer in AI-powered security, announced a series of groundbreaking innovations to the Singularity Platform that leverage the industry’s most advanced generative AI technology, major new advancements delivered on a unified agent, and pioneering data insights to supercharge threat prevention, detection and response and empower customers to secure their operations from end-to-end in a simple, unified way. “With our latest innovations, we are enhancing the a...

Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology, has announced the launch of an international safety awards programme to recognise individuals and organisations who go above and beyond to keep their employees, communities, and the environment safe. Worker safety “Blackline’s No. 1 priority is ensuring that every worker returns home at the end of the day in the same form they arrived and that communities and the environment are protected from life-threatening...

Cohesity, a pioneer in AI-powered data security and management, extended its first-mover advantage in GenAI detection and recovery capabilities with the addition of significant new enhancements to the Cohesity Data Cloud. These improvements allow customers to use Cohesity’s built-in AI capabilities to rapidly detect, investigate, and address potential threats within their environment, enabling them to restore operations far more quickly. New enhancements to Cohesity’s threat detect...

Suprema, a global pioneer of AI-based security solutions, has announced the official launch of CLUe, an open cloud integration platform designed to make access control easy and secure. Suprema CLUe is built on a native cloud architecture, allowing devices to connect directly to the cloud via standard REST APIs. This eliminates the need for on-premise server adoption, significantly simplifying integration and reducing cost. CLUe - open cloud integration platform With CLUe, businesses can easil...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, proudly announces that it supports 25,000 customers in keeping people and places safe in a privacy-sensitive way. Comprehensive security platform "What started as a cloud-based security camera offering has, in just eight years, transformed into a comprehensive security platform, including door access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace and, most recently, intercom," said Eric Salava, Chief Rev...

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, and Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS), has announced the launch of OBS Cloud 3.0 for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 (Paris 2024). A combination of cloud technologies powered by AI, OBS Cloud 3.0 makes the work of OBS and Media Rights-Holders (MRHs) easier and more efficient. For Paris 2024, OBS Cloud 3.0 will serve as the backbone infrastructure supporting several critical functions, fully utilising the benef...

PayU GPO, the pioneering online payment service provider operating in over 50+ emerging markets, announces the appointment of Simona Covaliu as Chief Risk Officer. Covaliu brings over 18 years of experience to the role, having worked at various global companies including Booking.com as Senior Risk Manager, Uber as Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, and Mambu as VP of Risk and Compliance. At PayU GPO, Simona will be working with the privacy, compliance, risk, and security teams as the second lin...

Regula, a global developer of forensic devices and identity verification solutions, has improved the onboarding process for Maza, a fintech company dedicated to providing new immigrants in the U.S. with rapid access to essential financial services.  By integrating Regula Document Reader SDK and Face SDK, Maza has established a streamlined, secure identity verification process, enhancing customer experience and reducing onboarding costs by 50%. Maza assists newcomers to the USA with obtaini...

Bugcrowd, the pioneer in crowdsourced security, has signed Dubai-based Axon Technologies as a value-added partner in the EMEA market. Axon Technologies AXON specialises in managed security services, SOC consulting, security engineering, advanced testing, and incident response services.  It has more than 60 customers in 12 countries across financial services, healthcare, government, and other verticals, with a particularly strong presence in its UAE base and Saudi Arabia.  Bugcrowd...

Mimecast, a pioneering global Human Risk Management platform, announced the acquisition of Code42, a pioneer in insider threat management and data loss prevention.  Expanding on the success of their existing technology partnership, this acquisition marks a critical step in Mimecast’s strategy to revolutionise how organisations manage and mitigate human-centered security risks. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Risk management capabilities “Mimecast&rsqu...

Zenitel, the supplier of intelligent critical communication solutions, announces that it is a full member of ONVIF, an organisation that provides and promotes standardised interfaces for effective interoperability of IP-based physical security products. ONVIF membership is open to manufacturers, software developers, consultants, system integrators, end users, and other interest groups that wish to participate in ONVIF activities.  ONVIF compliant devices All Zenitel TCIV+ intercom s...

Check Point Research (CPR) releases new data on Q2 2024 cyber attack trends. The data is segmented by global volume, industry, and geography. These cyber attack numbers were driven by a variety of reasons, ranging from the continued increase in digital transformation and the growing sophistication of cybercriminals using advanced techniques like AI and machine learning. Need for robust cyber security Economic motivation for income from attacks like ransomware and phishing as well as attacks f...

Sophos, a global pioneer of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks announced that Teresa Anania has joined the company as Chief Customer Officer (CCO). Anania will play a key role in accelerating Sophos’ customer and partner success initiatives to maximise the value of Sophos’ portfolio of cybersecurity solutions and services, including Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services and endpoint, network, email, and cloud security. Teresa Anania Anania has more th...

Mimecast, a global cybersecurity pioneer, has unveiled its Human Risk Management (HRM) platform, marking an important and eagerly anticipated milestone in advancing toward the next generation of cybersecurity. HRM platform In response to customer and market demand for a more effective means of mitigating risk brought on by employee mistakes and user errors, Mimecast has charted a new path forward by developing a connected HRM platform. The platform will provide unprecedented visibility into a...

Assured Fire and Security, the Essex-based installer of electronic fire and security systems, is driving nationwide growth using the latest mobile working technology from BigChange. Assured, formerly Elan Fire and Security Systems, has already expanded its business by 60 percent since implementing the 6-in-1 cloud-based solution.  Live-linked mobile devices Using live-linked mobile devices running the BigChange app, Assured has increased engineer productivity, reduced operational costs,...

Invixium, a global major in biometric access control, workforce, and visitor management solutions, proudly announces its acquisition of US-based Triax Technologies (Triax). This strategic acquisition expands Invixium’s portfolio with Triax’s AI-based RTLS (Real-Time Location Systems) and connected worker solutions, designed to improve worker productivity and equipment utilisation. With this move, Invixium broadens its scope beyond entry-point access control to address the complex d...