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VIVOTEK (3454-TW), the global pioneering security solution provider, has once again demonstrated its outstanding commitment to sustainability. Participating for the first time in the 17th Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA), VIVOTEK emerged victorious, earning the Sustainability Report Award for the Information, Communication, and Broadcasting Industry and the Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Excellence Award. These recognitions showcase VIVOTEK's remarkable success in corporate gover...

Gunnebo Safe Storage AB, a global provider of certified physical security solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of WITTKOPP, a renowned German manufacturer with a 167-year legacy in high-security lock systems. The strategic acquisition strengthens Gunnebo Safe Storage’s high-security lock portfolio, supporting continued innovation and product development as well as expanding the customer network globally. Portfolio of high-security locks WITTKOPP, headquartered in Velbert,...

Global cybersecurity pioneer, Hornetsecurity, has unveiled an upgraded version of its 365 Total Backup solution, introducing self-service recovery for end users while also offering full backup and recovery support for Microsoft OneNote. This new functionality is also available with 365 Total Protection Plans 3 and 4. Enabling end users to recover data Hornetsecurity has added a new self-service functionality to its backup solution. This allows end users to independently recover their mailbox,...

Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has recently achieved the ISO 45001 certification for health and safety compliance. ISO 45001 is an internationally recognised standard for occupational health and safety.  It demonstrates a commitment to providing a safe and healthy workplace, ensuring the well-being of everyone, and continuously improving a business’s processes.   Health and safety Craig Jackson, Excel & Environ warehouse manager commented, &l...

Allied Universal®, the globally renowned security and facility services provider, announced the acquisition of Aim Insurance Services, a premier provider of property loss adjusting services across Australia.  Aim Insurance Services will become part of the Allied Universal Compliance and Investigations, the global claims services business unit of Allied Universal. Claims support services "This acquisition aligns with Allied Universal’s growth strategy and commitment to providing...

Matrix Comsec, an OEM in Security and Telecom solutions, is excited to announce its participation in the 7th edition of MEP Conclave 2024. Scheduled for 12th and 13th December 2024, this prestigious event will be held at Hyatt Ahmedabad, Vastrapur, bringing together, MEP Consultants, MEP Contractors, and System Integrators from the commercial, residential, institutional, and hospitality MEP industry. With a focus on these industries, Matrix aims to showcase its innovative solutions tailored to...

Dotlines UK has announced the upcoming launch of Audra Security, a new suite of hardware and software security products that promise to level up how homes and small businesses in the UK manage their security and internet usage.  Audra is designed to make internet security more accessible to a wider audience, by making it simpler, more affordable and user-friendly, while also championing planet-friendly initiatives. Key features of Audra Security  The announcement...

Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using proprietary intelligence and integration to achieve proven crime prevention, announces the company has produced a new series of educational videos. Consisting of five segments ranging from just over four minutes to a little more than seven, the series is designed to provide a synopsis of remote guarding along with more detail on some of the key aspects in a straightforward and easily digestible way. Panel of subject matter exp...

Footprints Conductive Education Centre, based in Nottingham, transforms the lives of children living with mobility and communication difficulties across the East Midlands. The charity provides babies and children and their families with the tools and support they need to thrive and reach their potential. Through this partnership, Skills for Security aims to support Footprints' mission by engaging its employees in fundraising and awareness activities throughout the year. Support of Skills for S...

Nice, a pioneer in Home and Building Management solutions and perimeter protection, announced the launch of the SmartTouch™ 720 controller by HySecurity as a new control board option for the SlideDriver™ II hydraulic gate operator. Now compatible with all models of the SlideDriver II, customers have the flexibility to choose between the SmartTouch 720 or the SmartTouch 725 controller and can seamlessly retrofit their SlideDriver II with their preferred selection. Perimeter protecti...

In a vidcast interview for journalists, industry pioneers Kirsten Bay, CEO of Cysurance, and Enterprise Security Architect Randle Henry from Check Point, shed light on the emerging role of insurability assessments in bridging the gap between cybersecurity and insurance. The conversation put into context the Cysurance Insurability Assessment Program, Powered by Check Point – a joint initiative that is bending the risk curve in favour of businesses by assessing and managing their cybe...

Workiz, the pioneering field service management platform with over 120,000 customers, announces the launch of its latest innovative AI service, Genius Answering. Genius Answering is the latest innovation in the Workiz Genius suite aimed at redefining after-hours field service operations. Jessica is the smart AI dispatcher behind the revolutionary solution. It is the only AI answering service built directly into the FSM (Field Service Management platform). Switch to Genius Answering Jessica ha...

CIBC Innovation Banking has provided a $30 million growth financing for Aerospike, a real-time database engineered for speed, scale and cost efficiency, powering mission-critical applications across diverse use cases, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). This funding will further expand the company’s go-to-market strategy and product innovation.  Aerospike operates at the intersection of the world’s growing data needs and the new opportuni...

Securitas Technology, a division of Securitas AB, has made remarkable strides in its sustainability initiatives, solidifying its position as a pioneering force in the security, health, and safety technology sectors. Recently, Securitas AB was recognised as one of the top climate pioneers among the 200 largest suppliers to the U.S. government, highlighting its dedication to creating a safer and more environmentally conscious future. Securitas proactive steps  Securitas is taking to mitiga...

As part of its Pan-European expansion plan, Integrity360 has acquired pioneering European PCI QSA (Payment Card Industry Qualified Security Assessor) and cyber security services company Adsigo. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition will enable Integrity360 to expand further into continental Europe and provides additional skilled resources to its existing substantial PCI and cyber security compliance teams. QSA organisation by Visa Adsigo has a pioneering position in...

IT services and solutions provider, Roc Technologies, has announced the launch of its Security Operations Centre (SOC), advancing its mission to provide accessible cyber security solutions to businesses and public sector organisations of all sizes across the UK. The SOC offers 24/7/365 monitoring and tailored security services that enhance resilience against the growing landscape of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. A modular and scalable approach enables small and mid-sized organisatio...

Gunnebo Safe Storage, a global pioneer in secure storage solutions, has launched its latest downloadable white paper, "Are Luxury Retailers Equipped to Handle the Escalating Threat of Sophisticated Retail Crime?" This in-depth report explores the unique security challenges luxury retailers face amid a sharp rise in theft and organised retail crime, offering innovative strategies to protect high-value merchandise without compromising the exclusive customer experience. Luxury retailers are under...

Rubrik, Inc. announces the expansion of its pioneering cyber protection capabilities for cloud data that runs on AWS, designed to boost customers’ confidence and reduce the risk of downtime.  Rubrik’s upcoming expanded capabilities aim to accelerate cyber resilience for joint customers by expediting the identification of and the response to hidden threats, and by shortening the time to cyber recovery. Expanded features for AWS Central to the new services will be RCV, an isola...

Wipro Limited, a pioneering technology services and consulting company, announced a partnership with Netskope, a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) pioneer, to provide global enterprises with an integrated service that optimises and improves cybersecurity outcomes for people, processes, and technology investments. Wipro’s CyberTransformSM Optimisation Service, powered by Netskope, analyses organisations’ current cybersecurity and infrastructure investments, provides consolidation gui...

Following the successful collaboration across Europe, Blickfeld GmbH, a Munich-based 3D LiDAR specialist, and Senstar, a global technology pioneer in advanced sensing and information management, including perimeter and outdoor security, announce the expansion of their partnership. The partnership will now extend globally, enhancing both companies’ abilities to deliver cutting-edge security solutions to a wider market. Advanced 3D LiDAR technology Since the partnership's inception, Blick...

SecurityBridge, the Cybersecurity Command Centre for SAP, announced a strategic partnership with Altum Strategy Group (Altum), a pioneering advisory firm specialising in Responsible Transformation, Intelligence, Data & Technology, Operational Excellence, and Risk Management. This partnership will empower Altum’s small to mid-sized clients with SecurityBridge’s comprehensive SAP-native cybersecurity platform, providing a holistic approach to solving their SAP security challe...

Datamatics, a global Digital Technologies, Operations, and Experiences company, has achieved the Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications.  Backed by the UK Government's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), these certifications validate Datamatics' robust security practices and position the company as a preferred partner for enterprises seeking trusted and secure solutions. Datamatics' proactive approach The process involved a specific evaluation of Datamatics' defence...

Crypto.com, trusted by more than 100 million customers worldwide and the industry pioneer in regulatory compliance, security and privacy, announced that it has upgraded their existing bug bounty program with HackerOne, providing up to USD $2 million in rewards for the reporting of security vulnerabilities.  This is the first time a bug bounty program with HackerOne has reached USD $2 million, and represents the largest available across all bug bounty programs with HackerOne - in the crypto...

inter airport Southeast Asia, the premier trade exhibition and conference for airport innovation and technology in Asia, will return to Singapore from 25 to 27 March 2025 at the Marina Bay Sands. The 8th edition is expected to bring together over 3,500 representatives of the aviation industry in Asia, influencers in the airports and airlines community, and 150+ exhibitors, including world-class solution providers and airport equipment suppliers, to connect, find synergies, build partnerships, a...

2025 marks the half-way point of the decade and over ten years since they introduced the flagship Codelocks NetCode® Technology. The innovative, award-winning technology has driven a lot of the growth and change at Codelocks since its introduction. This got them to thinking; what will be the direction of travel for access control over the next 10 years? NetCode® didn’t emerge out of nowhere 10 years ago. It was intentionally developed to meet the demand for greater control and th...

Amthal Group Companies has announced its new partnership with Eagle Eye Networks, becoming a certified reseller of its innovative cloud video surveillance solutions. Cloud-based security solutions This collaboration marks an important milestone for the fire safety and security specialist, as it expands its offerings to include Eagle Eye Networks' cloud-based security solutions powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics. Eagle Eye Networks is a pioneer in cloud video survei...

Texecom is delighted to announce the appointment of Darren Jackson as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Darren brings over two decades of senior management experience, with a proven ability to deliver strategic growth and foster strong customer and stakeholder relationships across industries, including monitoring technology, telecommunications, and financial services. Darren Jackson Renowned for his hands-on leadership style and results-driven approach, Darren has built and led high-perfor...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, a pioneering provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, has announced a partnership with Kudelski IoT, a division of the Kudelski Group and a global pioneer in digital security. This collaboration aims to enhance fraud prevention and regulatory compliance in the automotive retail industry by leveraging IDEMIA’s Identity and Verification (ID&V) technology. IDEMIA’s ID&V solution Kudelski IoT will deploy IDEMIA’s ID&...

Siemens and Genea recently announced a second collaborative effort to provide security professionals and facility managers with improved security using the cloud. The security solution allows teams to leverage their existing technology, like security cameras, door readers, controllers and more, and manage it all from a modern dashboard, anytime, anywhere. Siemens’ security customers Through Genea’s customisable, cloud-based, open API platform, Siemens’ security customers ca...

artius.iD, the global pioneer in secure, self-managed identity and decentralised ID management, has appointed Burton M. Goldfield, former President and CEO of TriNet Group Inc. (NYSE: TNET), to its Board of Strategic Advisors. Bringing more than three decades of cutting-edge technology expertise to the business, Goldfield will provide high-level strategic advice to artius.iD as it continues to rapidly scale its cross-sector digital identity and cybersecurity offering to multinational corporatio...