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Teledyne FLIR announced it has won a development contract worth up to $15.7 million with the U.S. Defence Threat Reduction Agency’s Joint Science and Technology Office (DTRA JSTO) to develop novel battlefield threat mapping and visualisation tools. The technology will allow the capability to digitally map hazardous material threats from sensor data and to ‘see’ their exact location via mixed reality on mobile phones, tablets, and Heads-Up Displays (HUDs). Augmented reality (A...

i-PRO Americas Inc., a provider of professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announced that it has been awarded a contract from OMNIA Partners (formerly NCPA). The award, Contract Number 13-22, will provide public sector organisations with access to competitively solicited and publicly awarded contracts for i-PRO threat and detection software equipment. Innovative AI analytics The award marks a new era of public sector procurement, making it easier for agencies to pr...

Digital Monitoring Products® Inc. (DMP®), the world’s pioneering manufacturer of security solutions, announces a strategic investment in iENSO Inc, the world’s pioneering developer and supplier of intelligent and connected embedded vision platforms. The combination of iENSO’s video expertise and DMP’s extensive record of innovation, quality and customer service in the security industry positions DMP for growth in the rapidly expanding commercial and residential v...

Matrix, a renowned provider of security and telecom solutions, successfully participated in the recently concluded Security and Fire Expo, the largest event of its kind in South India. Held on the 5th and 6th of July at the prestigious Chennai Trade Centre, the expo brought together leading exhibitors, consultants, industry experts, and key government officials from Indian security industries. Cutting-edge technologies and innovative products Matrix, being a trusted and reliable provider of...

Joseph Carson from Delinea has commented on the ransomware threat to the sector and the need for this first cyber threat landscape analysis to aid the health sector in becoming cyber resilient. Impact of infected computers Joseph Carson, Chief Security Scientist & Advisory CISO at Delinea, "If you are in the healthcare industry, you are typically at a higher risk from pathogen viruses such as COVID-19 or Influenza, but in the past few years, digital viruses have become the new top threat."...

G4S Japan has created a bespoke 24/7 Global Security Operations Centre (GSOC) exclusively for one customer, a Fortune 200 global cloud-based software company that prioritises the safety and welfare of its employees across the Asia-Pacific region. The requirements of G4S Japan were high English and Japanese language skills, the ability to react quickly to any situation, and to operate like a public emergency call centre. Global Security Operations Centre Between May and October Japan braces it...

viisights, Inc., a global pioneer in behavioural recognition video analytics, proudly announces the release of Wise 3.0, ushering in the next generation of advanced proactive and preemptive analytics for professional security, safety, and business intelligence applications. Wise 3.0 Wise 3.0 provides significant improvements in processing throughput and speed impacting overall performance, specifically in high recall and low false positive rates. The new release also provides higher levels of...

Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global pioneer in gunshot detection solutions is delighted to announce the appointment of Stephen Carney as the company’s new President. Mr. Carney previously served as Vice President of Global Product Management for HID Global. Additionally, Rich Onofrio, former Managing Director of SDS, has assumed the role of Chief Technology Officer, leading the Engineering team following the retirement of Ronald Fowler, the company's origina...

IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, is very proud to announce that it has been recognised with four Secure Campus 2023 Awards. The awards recognise campus security solutions based on judging criteria that span: Features, Innovation, User Friendliness, Interoperability, Quality, Design, Market Opportunity and Impact in the Security Industry, Technical Advances, and Scalability. Awards IDIS 5P Edge AI Cameras won a Platinum award for Artificial Intellige...

Wayne Alarm Systems, Inc., a family-owned and run life safety and security provider with UL/FM central station monitoring, announced that it has acquired Sentry Protective Systems of Billerica, Mass. Wayne Alarm Wayne Alarm, founded by Ralph Wayne Sevinor, delivers custom solutions for the lives and property of its customers, while providing them with exceptional commitment, care, and support every day. The purchase increases Wayne Alarm's share in the Greater Boston area where it can provide...

Ajax Systems proudly introduce Superior, a remarkable addition to its project-oriented product group. The superior product line includes wireless devices designed for projects.  Features and compatibility Expanded features, reliability, and compliance for PROs make Superior a game changer among wireless devices. Superior devices are compatible with OS Malevich 2.16 and higher. The release of OS Malevich 2.16 is coming soon. Experience an array of exceptional features, cutting-edge hardw...

New research from Novaira Insights reveals that the global video surveillance market declined by 3.4% in 2022 due to a massive 18.6% decline in the Chinese market. However, the research, also shows that outside China, most markets continued to grow. The market in the world excluding China grew by 13.2% in 2022. A decline in Chinese markets According to Lead Analyst and Founder of Novaira Insights, Josh Woodhouse, “The decline in China was primarily the result of lockdowns causing restri...

Claroty, the cyber-physical systems protection company, has announced the global expansion of its FOCUS Partner Program, with the addition of several Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), including IBM, Rockwell Automation, NTT Data, eSentire and several others. Held at the highest level of qualification in the FOCUS Partner Program with extensive training and certifications, Claroty’s MSSP partners are uniquely equipped to help end user organisations improve their security posture...

Glasswall, a fast-growing enterprise cybersecurity software firm that specialises in file-based security, has secured £5 million from HSBC UK’s Growth Lending fund. Zero-trust approach Glasswall takes a zero-trust approach to files and is a global pioneer in Content Disarm & Reconstruction (CDR) technology.  With the support of HSBC’s strong international network, Glasswall will strengthen its position in both the UK and US public and commercial sectors, while deepe...

The G4S Fire and Security team is working in partnership with award-winning building services contractor, Briggs & Forrester, on three large, high-profile real estate projects across the UK. Supply and install fire and life safety The Cocoa Works in York, 135 Park Street in London, and Phoenix in Leeds will provide a mix of residential, office, and retail space, and are being undertaken with sustainability and urban regeneration at the core. Operating in full support of these objectives, G...

Connectivity and convenience are key themes in the latest edition of the biennial Wireless Access Control Report. Using data gathered from a new survey of 400 security, facilities management and IT professionals, the Wireless Access Control Report 2023 identifies trends that will shape this market and customers’ experience over the coming years. The Report was published by IFSEC Insider and includes expert contributions from analysts Omdia and Digital Access Solutions pioneers at ASSA ABL...

Michael Arov will be the newly appointed Head of Cytek, announced by Cytek, with effect from 1st July. Michael Arov A trailblazer in cybersecurity innovation, Arov brings more than 25 years of experience, advising major corporates and governments on cybersecurity strategy, implementation, and architecture. He has designed cybersecurity ecosystems for critical infrastructure, national computer emergency response teams, sectorial security operations centers (SOCs), and cyber end-to-end solution...

Research has revealed summer is the second worst time of year for burglaries in the UK, with over 277,000 recorded.  Crime and burglary rates  Security experts at ADT have looked at government and ONS data to determine the crime and burglary rates for different police force areas in the UK. They also looked at these figures per quarter, to see which time of the year has the highest crime and burglary rates. Seasonal offences Time of the year that burglary...

Detection Technology Plc has completed the acquisition of Haobo Imaging. Detection Technology acquired 90% of the shares in Haobo Imaging for EUR 12 million. The acquisition was financed with cash reserves and a term loan. Acquisition details The founders and management of Haobo Imaging will continue to hold 10% of the shares. Detection Technology intends to acquire the remaining shares in the future under the agreed terms. Apart from ordinary working capital items, no material liabilities w...

Skills for Security’s sponsorship event at the House of Lords on 23rd May was a point of reflection for all. Challenges in the security industry There were a lot of important conversations about the challenges facing the security industry – the skills crisis, lack of career pathways, recruitment and retention, and lack of new people joining. While those points of reflection have already led to great things – notably a £200k investment into charitable activities within...

DSIT Solutions Ltd., a globally renowned provider of Underwater Defence and Security Solutions, has announced the appointment of Vice Admiral (Ret.) Eliyahu Sharvit as the company's President. DSIT specialises in advanced sonar systems and acoustics technologies for naval, homeland security, and energy manufacturers. As a subsidiary of RAFAEL Advanced Defence Systems Ltd., DSIT offers cutting-edge capabilities that are widely used around the world. Wealth of experience Eliyahu Sharvit brings...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the schedule, speaker lineup, and programme for the 2023 AcceleRISE conference, hosted by SIA’s RISE community for young leaders and those new to the security industry. AcceleRISE 2023 will take place Aug. 14-16 in Denver, Colorado. Conference agenda AcceleRISE is an exciting, innovative conference created specifically for young security talent and designed to ignite new thinking, strengthen leadership and sharpen business acumen. A...

Johnson Controls, a global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced it has won the 2023 Microsoft Global Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Partner of the Year Award.  OpenBlue connected solutions “Our OpenBlue connected solutions run on Microsoft Azure and use the power of data to put smart, healthy, sustainable buildings within reach for businesses around the world,” said Vijay Sankaran, Chief Technology Officer at Johnson Controls. He adds, “Fr...

Pyronix has won at the British Security Awards 2023 in the ‘Innovative Security Project’ category with their CarDefender; a complete industry-first, combined technology device. The CarDefender works in conjunction with Pyronix alarm systems when in wireless range of the control panel to deliver instant notification via HomeControl2.0 in the event of attempted theft, it can even raise the house alarm if desired. British Security Awards The British Security Awards are held by the B...

Zimperium, the only mobile-first security platform for mobile devices and mobile apps, released its highly anticipated Global Mobile Threat Report 2023. This year’s report reveals a continued growth toward mobile-powered business, along with the increasingly sophisticated security risks facing it, including spyware, phishing, and ransomware.  The Global Mobile Threat Report 2023 examines the most important trends that shaped the mobile security landscape over the last year and draws...

Web intelligence provider Oxylabs helps its clients address growing cases of online fraud with proactive measures to safeguard businesses and mitigate risks. Online fraud threat The threat of online fraud is on the rise, with counterfeited merchandise sales, data breaches, and email phishing attempts posing significant risks to businesses. Fortunately, companies have effective strategies at their disposal to combat fraudulent activities and prevent such crimes from occurring. Andrius Palionis...

i-PRO Co. Ltd., a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety announced 16 new, high-speed pan, tilt, and zoom (PTZ) cameras with up to 4K resolution and powerful IR illumination. Called Rapid PTZ, the company is launching the new models as part of its X and S Series lineup. The new PTZ cameras are the smallest in their category and feature comprehensive edge AI capabilities and a broad range of resolution options. IR LED, AI auto-tracking, and analytic...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is exhibiting at the 2023 Association of College and University Housing Officers – International (ACUHO-I) Conference & Expo, June 27-28, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, USA. Attendees visiting booth #114 receive an in-person look at Morse Watchmans award-winning KeyWatcher® Touch system, alongside a range of additional key control and asset management solutions. On-campus stud...

Eptura, the global work tech pioneer announced an enhancement to its visitor management software with the new Emergency list feature to improve occupant safety and streamline the building evacuation process during emergencies. Emergency list feature The enhancement is intended for organisations that find themselves lacking data that indicates who is present in the building or on the job site between flexible working arrangements, external contractors, and guests amid the current evolution of...

Xtract One Technologies, a technology-driven threat detection and security solution that prioritises the patron access experience by leveraging AI announced its SmartGateway patron screening solution was rigorously tested by the TSA for effectiveness and suitability, and as a result, will be included in the TSA’s 2023 approved product list. The extensive testing was completed by Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), the nation's largest university-affiliated r...