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Euralarm releases position paper on Cyber Resilience Act

Euralarm has released a position paper on the Cyber Resilience Act. The position paper provides Euralarm’s view on the elements of the proposed Cyber Resilience Act that should be kept for the published legislation, identifies some unclarities that, if maintained, would lead their manufacturers into some legal uncertainty, and proposes several amendments to the text. Cyber Resilience Act The Cyber Resilience Act is the proposal for a regulation on cybersecurity requirements for products...

RGB Spectrum announces new Sales Director for Europe

RGB Spectrum®, an industry pioneer in the mission-critical video for real-time decision support announced the appointment of a new Sales Director to cover Europe, Ken Pefkaros. As a 20-year veteran of the RGB Spectrum team, Ken is transitioning to this new role in marketing. Initially domiciled in San Francisco, he will be establishing a new office in Paris later in 2023. Ken's experience Ken has a wealth of experience within the industry and intimate knowledge of our product portfolio. H...

Arrow Electronics signs global Lenovo TruScale Infrastructure-as-a-Service distribution agreement

Global technology provider Arrow Electronics announces it has signed a global agreement with Lenovo to deliver its TruScale Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solution through value-added resellers, managed service providers, and telcos. TruScale Infrastructure as a Service operates on a consumption-based subscription model that allows companies to use and pay for data centre solutions on-premise or at a customer-preferred location without having to purchase the equipment. Arrow...

Cognex Germany Inc.'s powerful, AI-based OCR capabilities available on the In-Sight 2800 Vision System

Cognex Corporation has expanded the capabilities of its In-Sight® 2800 vision system to include optical character recognition (OCR). The new ViDi™ EL Read tool, powered by edge learning technology, deciphers human-readable characters on reflective, low-contrast, and non-flat surfaces with ease. Ease-of-use “The In-Sight 2800 with edge learning redefines ease of use, allowing anyone to deploy AI-based applications regardless of experience level,” said Lavanya Manohar, Cog...

i-PRO Americas moves manufacturing centre to Japan to enable make-to-order manufacturing

i-PRO Americas Inc., a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety announced that it has moved its manufacturing centre to Japan. Previously located in Cambodia, the new manufacturing facility will be located close to i-PRO’s Research and Development hub in Fukuoka, Japan. Short delivery times By moving its manufacturing centre to Japan, i-PRO’s engineering and manufacturing teams are better positioned to cooperate, design, test, and build...

World’s first explosion-protected camera for Zone/Division 2 hazardous areas launched by Axis

Axis Communications, a pioneer in network video, announces AXIS P1468-XLE Explosion-Protected Bullet Camera, the world’s first explosion-protected camera specifically designed for Zone and Division 2 hazardous locations. The camera is designed for Zone 2, 22, and Class I/II/III Division 2 according to international standards (ATEX, IECEx, NEC). Ex e’ protection method AXIS P1468-XLE uses the ‘Ex e’ protection method, an explosion-protection approach referred to as &lsqu...

AtlasIED joins SIA to drive mass communications innovation through global collaboration

AtlasIED, a global electronics manufacturer providing comprehensive audio, communications, and security solutions for commercial markets, announced it has joined the Security Industry Association (SIA), the trade association for global security solution providers. AtlasIED makes a range of mission-critical audio, public address, and mass communication solutions for multiple markets, including education institutions, healthcare, industrial facilities, corporate campuses, and transportation hubs....

Konica Minolta relies on Mobotix to expand its global video solution services

Konica Minolta has defined 'ensuring social security' as one of its business areas. Through its business operations, the company aims to help solve challenges such as the growing risk of disasters due to climate change or the diminishing workforce due to aging societies. To ensure people's safety and improve industry productivity, it is increasingly necessary to solve social problems through digital transformation (DX), Konica Minolta believes. FORXAI IoT imaging platform AI-assisted, real-ti...

ADI announces the recipients of its 2022 Supplier Awards

ADI Global Distribution, a wholesale distributor of security, AV, and low-voltage products, announced the recipients of its 2022 Supplier Awards. ADI selected HID as Supplier of the Year for North America. ADI also recognised suppliers in the categories of Operations, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Sales Support, New Product of the Year, and Rookie of the Year. Each year, ADI recognises key suppliers across North America for their support and contributions towards the growth and success of ADI....

Morgan to co-chair The Monitoring Association Marketing & Communications Committee

The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce the recent appointment of David Morgan to the volunteer position of co-chair for its Marketing and Communications Committee. A longtime TMA member and volunteer contributor, Morgan is co-founder of SD Marketing, a California-based marketing firm. Morgan joins sitting Co-chair Jake Voll in the leadership of the Committee. Advance professional monitoring “It is an honour and privilege to serve as co-chair for the TMA Marketing and C...

Gartner identifies zero trust as business critical for 2023 – Neustar comments

According to Gartner’s latest forecast, organisations consider zero trust as a critical strategy to reduce risk and exposure, but few organisations have completed zero-trust implementations. Gartner predicts that only 10 percent of large enterprises will have a mature zero-trust programme implemented by 2026. Zero trust is a security measure that identifies users and gives them the appropriate amount of access, enabling businesses to operate with minimal hurdles while risks are decreased....

Acronis Cyber Foundation celebrates five years of giving back to underserved children and communities

Acronis is proud to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Acronis Cyber Foundation Programme, a set of philanthropic initiatives designed to engage with partners on community development projects and provide volunteering opportunities to team members around the world. Marking five years of monumental success and continuous growth in improving education accessibility, the Programme’s key focus is aimed at making education readily available to all and has evolved to include humanitarian di...

ZeroEyes achieves ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification, confirming integrity of information security management system

ZeroEyes, creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation announced that its Information Security Management System (ISMS) has been ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified, confirming that all data is properly safeguarded. Cybersecurity consulting and technical services firm Layer 8 Security helped ZeroEyes develop and implement business practices and policies optimised to achieve the certification. Customer...

Ava and Feenics partner to offer a modern physical security solution

Ava Security, a unified service provider of cybersecurity and video security, has teamed up with Feenics, a provider of forward-thinking Access Control-as-a-Service (ACaaS) solutions, to offer security professionals and integrators a modern, integrated security solution. The Ava Aware Cloud™, intelligent video management system (VMS) is available as part of the Keep by Feenics™ cloud-based access control platform, providing the simplicity, security, and power needed f...

How organisations can stay on top of ever advancing cyber threats: SailPoint SVP EMEA comments

Steve Bradford, Senior Vice President EMEA, SailPoint, “Phishing attacks continue to be a gateway for deceiving people into handing over sensitive information with the latest technique misleading people into clicking on blank email images which have an embedded, malicious URL link hidden in plain sight." “With cybercriminals becoming far more sophisticated in their tactics, all it takes is for a malicious email to slip through and an unsuspecting employee to click on it for a cyber-...

Isorg collaborates with Precise Biometrics on turnkey fingerprint sensor solution for smartphone industry

Isorg, a pioneer in Organic PhotoDetectors (OPDs) and large area image sensors, announces further details on the company’s collaboration with Precise Biometrics, a pioneer in fingerprint verification software, on a new Fingerprint on Display (FoD) solution for the mobile industry. OPD technology While increasing resolution unquestionably remains a major trend within the display industry such as 4K displays, there is also convergence towards POL-less (polariser-less) technology. As a dir...

Comprehensive airport surveillance for optimal traveller safety with Vivotek

Whether for business or pleasure, on average 6 million people fly on airplanes every day. Flight check-in, baggage drops, and security checkpoints are all vital to air travel for everyone's safety and security, they are also big chokepoints of congestion. Flight delays and layovers are common occurrences as well, and airports need to provide venues such as restaurants, shopping, and business centres to accommodate travelers. Once users arrive at their final destination, they need to retrieve th...

Martin Wilson, CEO of OneID comments on £4bn stolen by cyber criminals in 2022

Martin Wilson, CEO of OneID commented, “Fraud is rampant across the UK and leads the way as the most common crime in England and Wales in the past year. Police forces and banks have invested in resources to tackle this issue; however, it will take a collective effort to tackle this scourge on society." Strong customer authentication “Currently, the onus is on the banks which have invested heavily in security measures such as strong customer authentication, helping prevent a la...

Hikvision takes security beyond video with entry solutions

Hikvision, a manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, announced a strong Q1 market push for their seamlessly integrated lineup of video intercom and access control solutions. The activities include a full range of initiatives including market awareness outreach, increased training for dealers and users, demonstration equipment, and sales incentives that will continue through March 31, 2023. Reliable a...

G4S in EMEA selects Dedrone to bring airspace security to customers across 50 countries

Dedrone, the pioneer in smart airspace security announced that it has entered a partnership with G4S, an Allied Universal® company, covering Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). G4S will offer Dedrone’s command and control (C2) drone detection, tracking, and identification (DTI) solution suite to its customers in more than 50 countries across EMEA. cUAS capabilities “This partnership with Dedrone enables us to add another layer in our risk-based assessment app...

Southco adds new padlocking handle option to Cam Latch series

Southco, Inc., a global pioneer in engineered access solutions, has expanded its line of Cam latches with a new version that is designed with enhanced security and ergonomic operation. Southco’s newest E5 Cam Latch features an L-shaped handle that provides a secure grip and makes it easy to latch, unlatch or open a door with a gloved hand. The ability to add a padlock to the latch offers a simple way to upgrade security. E5 Cam Latch with Padlocking L-Handle Southco’s E5 Cam Latch...

Invicti Security announces Matthew Sciberras as VP of Information Security and CISO; promotes Mike Mattos to Chief Customer Officer

Invicti Security™ announced a key addition to its leadership team, Matthew Sciberras as VP of Information Security and CISO, and the promotion of Mike Mattos as Chief Customer Officer. This announcement comes on the heels of five new leadership hires and the addition of investor and cybersecurity veteran Gerhard Watzinger as Chairman of the Board. Customer-centric strategies “As Invicti prepares for a momentous 2023, both Matthew and Mike have incredible technology track records a...

Johnson Controls recognised in the 2023 Global 100 listing of the World's Most Sustainable Corporations

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced it has been recognised as one of the World's 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights for the ninth year in a row. Evaluation criteria Companies on the Global 100 represent the world's top sustainability performers and are analysed across 25 areas of performance, including sustainable revenue, capital expenditures, acquisitions, and research and development. Johnson Controls is ranked #1...

Johnson Controls appoints Sarah Dixon as Enterprise Sales Director, UK&I

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has promoted Sarah Dixon to Enterprise Sales Director, UK&I, effective immediately. As the former General Manager, Fire Suppression at Johnson Controls, Dixon brings a wealth of leadership experience and industry expertise to the wider business. Role and responsibilities In her new role, Dixon will continue to bring the team from strength to strength, driving sustainable growth, and digital & sustainab...

Matrix showcased its Wide range of security and telecom solutions at Intersec 2023

Matrix participated in the 24th Edition of Intersec that happened in Dubai. At this prestigious event, Matrix put forth its comprehensive range of security products and solutions from the domains of IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Time-Attendance. In the domain of Telecom, Matrix showcased its business-class communication products and solutions. Comprehensive security and telecom solutions Matrix invests in technological advancements to resolve customer concerns and prioritise thei...

DH2i marks 2022 as a year of record product innovation, strategic partnership development and industry acclaim

DH2i®, the provider of always-secure and always-on IT infrastructure solutions announced that 2022 marked another year of record product innovation, strategic partnership development, and industry acclaim. Building on an already enviable track record of delivering the most advanced and real-world proven smart high availability (HA) clustering and software-defined perimeter (SDP) solutions for Windows, Linux, and containers, DH2i announced the following in 2022: Product innovation: DH2i...

Abacus Group acquires Gotham Security and GoVanguard to expand cybersecurity service offerings

Abacus Group, the leading provider of hosted IT services and solutions to alternative investment firms announces that it has acquired two boutique cybersecurity consulting companies, Gotham Security and its parent company, GoVanguard, both of which have unparalleled track records of excellence in the cyber arena.   Security-focused MSP Gotham Security, as the new business will be known, will be a subsidiary of Abacus Group but continue to operate independently. The acquisition marks a mi...

Forter Acquires Immue to enhance bot detection capabilities in wake of rampant attacks

Forter, the Trust Platform for digital commerce announced the acquisition of Immue, a bot detection company based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Forter’s first acquisition will not only strengthen the company’s existing fraud management capabilities but add Immue’s domain-specific bot expertise. Bots The most sophisticated fraud operations use bots to monitor and automate purchases from merchant sites. It’s frequently automated systems competing against legitimate customers for t...

California DOJ approves pilot of TMA’s Automated Secure Alarm Protocol

The Monitoring Association (TMA) welcomed its 119th Emergency Communications Center (ECC) in the United States and its first agency in the state of California to implement the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP). The state of California became the 22nd state in the United States to participate in the ASAP programme.  Launched in 2011 as a public-private partnership, TMA’s ASAP service is designed to increase the accuracy and efficiency of calls for service from alarm companies to...

3XLOGIC examines emerging security trends at its 2023 Experience Days, for installers and end users

3xLOGIC, a provider of integrated and intelligent security solutions, has announced details of its 2023 Experience Days. Bringing together a wealth of expertise and insight from some of the industry’s most esteemed thought leaders, these three 2023 Experience Days are designed to give end users and installers insight into the 3xLOGIC security product ecosystem, analyse market trends and provide an opportunity to network with peers and experts. Taking place in Harrogate on 16th February, D...