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GlobalPlatform Achieves ISO 17065, positions to support cybersecurity initiatives

GlobalPlatform, the standardisation organisation for secure digital services and devices, has been accredited as an ISO/IEC 17065 compliant certification body. Accreditation demonstrates the state-of-the-art certification processes in place for its three certification schemes: functional, secure element (SE) security, and trusted execution environment (TEE) security. This strengthens the value of the qualifications vendors achieve through its schemes, reinforces the role of the schemes wit...

Physical asset tracking feature added to Connect ONE® cloud-hosted interface

Systems integrators who want to offer new and exciting services to their end-user customers can now deploy physical asset management location and tracking through the award-winning Connect ONE® cloud-hosted service. Designed for keys, laptops, tablets, electronics, and a wide array of other capital goods including equipment and tools, it’s easy to track assets to locations and users through the Connect ONE Asset Management Module. Asset management module Available as a standalone fe...

HID Global expands RFID tag family with HID SlimFlex Ultra technical label and HID Seal Tag edTamper Aura RFID tags

HID Global, a globally renowned company in trusted identity solutions, has announced two new additions to its broad family of RFID asset-tracking tags. The HID SlimFlex Ultra technical label is optimised for the strongest durability compared to other labels, and the HID Seal Tag edTamper Aura is designed to securely track and trace highly sensitive materials and digitally detects unauthorised access to sealed containers like boxes or crates. “We continue to solve customer challenges acros...

Bosch Security Systems unveil AVIOTEC IP starlight 8000 AI-powered IP camera for enhanced fire & smoke detection

For those looking for a new and intelligent approach to fire detection, AVIOTEC, the artificial intelligence-based fire detection camera from Bosch Security Systems, detects fires quickly and reliably in challenging settings, such as dusty, humid, and dark areas. It is vital to detect fire as early as possible. AVIOTEC is an IP camera with built-in video analytics. The trained algorithm detects flames and smoke directly at the source. The device can, therefore, detect fires faster than a common...

BlueVoyant acquires Marclay Associates to protect their customers against cyber risk vectors

BlueVoyant, a cybersecurity services company, announces that it has acquired Marclay Associates, a UK-based cybersecurity consultancy that provides world-class incident response and cyber investigation services for global organisations, helping to protect them against increasingly sophisticated threat adversaries and cyber risk vectors. Supporting this acquisition, BlueVoyant will receive $30 million in funding from existing investors, helping to stimulate further business growth across the reg...

ReliaQuest expands Board of Directors with appointment of Mike Burkland, John Spiliotis and John Fernandez

ReliaQuest, the globally renowned company in Open XDR-as-a-Service, has announced the appointments of Mike Burkland, John Spiliotis and John Fernandez to its Board of Directors. The strategic additions further strengthen the company’s senior leadership team to support its rapid employee and revenue growth, driven by increased market demand for GreyMatter, the cloud-native, vendor-agnostic Open XDR technology, adopted by hundreds of organisations worldwide. Burland, Spiliotis and Fernande...

Ontic expands protective intelligence platform, adds investigations and case management for physical security threats

Ontic, the protective intelligence software innovator digitally transforming how companies actively identify, investigate, assess, watch and manage physical security threats announced the expansion of its protective intelligence platform to fully integrate a new investigations and Case Management offering. Purpose-built for corporate security and physical threat investigations teams, the new Ontic solution enables them to research, document, track, report, and recommend preventive measures for...

Genetec showcases latest version of Security Centre and new operational solutions at ISC West 2021

At ISC West 2021, on booth#13053, Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, will showcase the latest version of Security Center (v5.10), the company’s open-architecture platform that unifies video surveillance, access control, automatic license plate recognition (ALPR), communications, and analytics. The company will also showcase new operational solutions for a safe return to the office, and upd...

viisights to present educational session on innovative behavioural analytics at ISC West

viisights, Inc., developer of behavioural recognition systems for real-time video intelligence, will be attending ISC West in Las Vegas, July 19-21, 2021, representing its innovative video analytics solutions and revenue-generating partner program. Pat Aiello, viisights’ VP Business Development & Sales, North America, will present a session entitled “Behavioral Recognition for Realtime Video Intelligence” as part of the SIA Education @ ISC program. Company representa...

IDIS and Inner Range tech partnership expands integration options for enterprise sites

Demand for more powerful, flexible but simple integrated security and site management solutions - in applications including data centers, healthcare, banking, and critical infrastructure – is being met by a new technology tie-up between Korea’s IDIS and Australian-headquartered Inner Range. The collaboration brings together IDIS’s end-to-end video offering with Inner Range’s enterprise-level access control and intruder detection system Integriti, giving end-users everyth...

Portico launches Portico Safe, a new security service

Following the growth in clients looking to explore the benefits of combining welcome services with safety responsibilities, Portico launches Portico Safe, a security offering that is designed to complement the existing services or become the singular point of welcome. Portico Safe will facilitate guest arrival and departure journeys with a soft yet secure approach. Portico Safe will deliver an unrivalled blend of security protocol and service as one. With highly trained, SIA Licensed ‘Por...

Cloudvue arranges webinar on leveraging cloud technology for better access control

Today’s physical security solutions live in the cloud and they bring all the typical benefits associated with any digital transformation. Benefits include centralised management, faster intelligence, scalable operations management and streamlined costs.  In this 15-minute webinar, one will learn how cloud technology is bringing all these benefits to access control and how other organisations are leveraging these benefits.   Agenda:  Cloud Access Control Overview&nb...

Cloudvue organises webinar on meeting video surveillance challenge with the cloud

Managing security operations can be challenging. Monitoring, searching, and sharing surveillance data while responding to events can be time-consuming and slow without the right solutions in place. Slow response times can affect the ability to protect property, recover valuable assets, and keep staff, customers, and employees safe. But there is a better way. In this 20-minute webinar, one will learn how Cloudvue will help streamline surveillance and security operations, scale coverage, and spee...

Cloudvue organises webinar on Overview of Cloudvue Access Control

In this 15-minute webinar, one will learn how Cloudvue streamlines access control and increases operational efficiency beyond security. Learn how this unique cloud technology makes central management of access control more affordable, more secure, and available in locations where it was once impossible.  Agenda:  Cloudvue Access Control Overview  Solution Walk-through and Demonstration  Open Question and Answer  Details: Thursday, July 8, 2021, 4:00 PM- 4:...

IDnow and ARIADNEXT combine to create leading Pan-European identity verification platform

IDnow, a German-based leader in identity verification-as-a-service solutions announced that it has agreed to acquire ARIADNEXT, a French company specialising in remote identity verification and digital identity creation. With IDnow and ARIADNEXT joining forces, the companies can provide one comprehensive identity verification platform, ranging from AI-driven to human-assisted technology and from online to point-of-sale verification options. The combination further increases the services IDnow...

(Backdate to 21st June, 2021) Videoloft cloud video surveillance VSaaS solution provides cost-effective alternatives for resellers and users

Videoloft’s cloud video surveillance platform provides users with a powerful yet highly cost-effective remote recording solution while providing resellers with a new potential revenue stream to add to their offering portfolio. For large surveillance system users, Videoloft’s cloud video surveillance solution provides affordable secure offsite video backup. For SMBs (small and medium businesses), Videoloft’s ability to record up to 8MP direct to the cloud provides a powerf...

Quantum appoints Ross Fujii as general manager to accelerate software distribution model and drive growth in emerging markets

Quantum Corporation announced software veteran Ross Fujii will advance the company’s transformation and growth strategy by stepping into a new role as General Manager of Emerging Markets and Product Marketing. Fujii’s extensive experience in data management and analytics and creating and implementing modern software distribution models for Fortune 500 companies will further enable Quantum’s business shift – from a hardware appliance vendor to a subscription and as-a-Serv...

HID Global expands physical access control credential choice with MIFARE DESFire product-based credential

Users of secure credential technologies increasingly want more choices so they can meet the specific needs of a growing variety of applications. Continuing its commitment to providing these options, HID Global, the provider of trusted identity solutions, announces the most feature-rich implementation of the latest MIFARE DESFire EV3 credential. Identifying data protection “Our credential based on NXP MIFARE DESFire EV3 delivers this technology’s full range of advanced security and...

Infosecurity Europe 2021 confirms keynote speaker line-up for its virtual conference

Infosecurity Europe, Europe’s number one information security event, has announced the three Keynote Speakers who will headline its virtual conference (13-15 July 2021): Robert Hannigan, former Director-General of GCHQ, Ian Hill, Global Director of Cyber Security, Royal BAM Group NV, and Robin Smith, Head of Cyber and Information Security with Aston Martin. Following the UK government’s delay in lifting the final COVID-19 restrictions, Reed Exhibitions – the organiser of Infos...

Safetytech Accelerator announces collaboration to explore AI as a way to reduce risk in ports

Safetytech Accelerator announces collaboration with DP World Europe and IronYun to reduce risk in ports through AI video analytics. Ports are extremely busy places – with cranes, lorries, and people in constant motion, the risk of accidents is high. Safetytech Accelerator believes that modern artificial intelligence and machine learning platforms can help reduce this risk, and is working with two pioneers in their respective fields to show how this can be done. About DP World DP World i...

Redline Communications secures mission critical surveillance project

Redline Communications Group Inc., a provider of industrial wireless broadband network connectivity solutions for mission-critical applications, announced that they have been selected to provide a turnkey wireless data solution for a mission-critical surveillance project that will help ensure citywide safety and security in one of the Kingdom's largest cities. This contract is an initial project of a broader initiative being rolled out in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Range of cross-IT pro...

NSI publishes 3rd edition of Access Control Systems Code of Practice – NCP 109

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) has published the latest revision (Issue 3) of its Code of Practice for the Design, Installation, Commissioning, and Maintenance of Access Control Systems (NCP 109). The updated Code will become mandatory for NSI NACOSS Gold and Systems Silver approved companies from 31st May 2022, allowing time for any necessary operational or administrative changes, however, companies may install systems compliant with Issue 3 with immediate effect. Updates about reco...

SALTO Systems announce the opening of new subsidiary office in Ireland

SALTO Systems has announced the opening of SALTO Systems Ireland, its new subsidiary in Ireland. Building upon the success of its existing long-term partnership, SALTO Systems has acquired Doorware in Ireland. New Ireland business unit The new business unit will significantly enhance SALTO’s presence in the country and demonstrates the brand’s commitment to the market, its existing and potential new partners, and customers in Ireland. Post-Brexit and post COVID-19 surveys suggest...

Checkpoint Systems support retailers in finding new ways to deploy RFID technology to boost their bottom line

A research report has revealed the innovative new ways that retailers are using RFID technology in-store, in order to improve profitability. Authored by Emeritus Professor, Adrian Beck from the University of Leicester and the ECR Retail Loss Group and supported by Checkpoint Systems, ‘Utilising RFID in Retailing: Insights on Innovation’ research report highlights how companies are employing the technology for a broader range of purposes. Benefits of RFID in retail The research rep...

Greek companies participate in the DEFEA exhibition

The Hellenic Armed Forces and Security Services’ impressive participation in DEFEA 2021 underscores the importance of this first international exhibition. The Ministry of National Defence, under the auspices of which DEFEA takes place, with its active co-operation in the organisation of the event, utilises the benefits coming out of the exhibition, hosting his counterparts, as well as Chiefs of General Staffs from allied and friendly countries. Organising a ministerial round table, as we...

HID Global earns level 1 presentation attack detection (PAD) designation for TouchChipTM capacitive biometric fingerprint sensors

HID Global, trusted identity solutions announced the TouchChip TC series of capacitive fingerprint sensors have been awarded Level 1 certification by independent third-party testing house iBeta Quality Assurance. This conformance – conducted per ISO/IEC 30107-3 – affirms the HID Global biometric device functions to the highest standards, achieving 0% penetration during repeated test spoof attempts.  Level 1 ISO PAD designation “We design our identity verification soluti...

Aratek unwraps FAP 60 4-4-2 fingerprint scanner for large-scale jobs

Aratek recently launched the A900 ten-print scanner designed specifically for heavy-duty use in large-scale implementations. The A900 is rated for superior image quality that exceeds strict standards set by the FBI for the use of the Live-Scan System (Rolls, plain & 4-finger) & Identification Flats (4-4-2 flats). Compact IP65 protection ‍The newest Aratek fingerprint scanner is an FBI Appendix F certified FAP 60 device that comes in a rugged IP65 enclosure rendering it...

Older legacy access control systems leave door open to cyber-attacks, warns Genetec

Legacy access control systems use outdated technology that leaves them vulnerable to cyber threats, and can cause damage beyond the door, cautions Thibault Louvet, Director - Access Control Product Group at Genetec Inc. (Genetec), a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions. With the average cost of a data breach being US$3.9* million in damages, it’s never been more important for organisations to be educated on...

Carrida appoints Pedro Bento as CSO and launches new website

CARRIDA Technologies, a provider of leading ALPR software solutions, has appointed Pedro Bento as CSO to lead the International Sales and Business Development. The company also launched a new website to showcase its best-in-class ALPR software engine and solutions as well as ALPR Edge Devices. CARRIDA ALPR engine Special to CARRIDA is the unmatched CARRIDA ALPR engine that can be flexibly deployed as an OEM library, a web-GUI solution for easy startup and configuration of edge devices, or wit...

viisights and ReddWare Inc. partner to offer preconfigured video analytics and server solutions

viisights, the developer of advanced AI-powered analytics technology, and ReddWare Inc., developer, and manufacturer of application-specific commercial surveillance server solutions announce their new partnership. The partnership seamlessly integrates viisights’ unique behavioral analytics and ReddWare’s specialised video servers for a wide range of professional security applications and deployments around the world. An easy and advanced integrated solution “By embedding vii...