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Senstar is pleased to announce its technical certification training program for its video management solutions and perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS) is back in full gear for 2022. “A strictly in-person program before the pandemic, Senstar was able to quickly adapt to online sessions to ensure our customers and partners could continue to receive the training they needed to design, install, and maintain Senstar products,” said Director, Technical Services Luc Boisvert. &ldq...

With physical security events making a comeback, post the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, Qognify is excited to be present at ISC West 2022 exhibition, the globally renowned security industry event, which is being held from March 22 to March 25, 2022, at the Venetian Expo, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. At the ISC West 2022 event, Qognify will lay a special focus will be on the introduction of new enterprise-class video management solutions for retail, banking, transportation, and higher education. E...

With the wider industry facing component shortages and rising prices, i-PRO EMEA has introduced a new quick delivery service and confirmed that prices will remain unchanged for all i-PRO camera line-ups, underlining the company’s commitment to be the trusted next generation partner for the security industry. In response to customer demand for more flexibility in installation, the company has also added its first i-PRO branded black security camera models to its product portfolio. Quick D...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is pleased to announce its forthcoming appearance at The Security Event, the major UK commercial, enterprise, and domestic security event which takes place from 5th-7th April at the NEC Birmingham. On stand 3/C40 TDSi will be showcasing its latest products with a focus on its GARDiS range of integrated software and hardware access control solutions, the latest software updates, and features, along with its contact-free Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)/mobile cred...

Smart home device adoption is on the rise, as new advancements and technology continue to roll out. According to Interpret, more than half of all U.S. consumers own at least one smart home device with video cameras, ranking in the top five most popular. In addition, Parks Associates found that one-third of consumers who own a smart home device increased their use of their devices during the COVID-19 pandemic, noting both the indoor and outdoor cameras. Is a smart camera also a security system?...

The Management Board of MOBOTIX has presented an updated midterm strategy including corporate planning for the next three years after the pandemic and the new market conditions. This plan is based on detailed analysis and outlines revenue target of min EUR 90 million by fiscal year 2023/24 and an EBIT margin around 9%, which corresponds to an annual average revenue growth rate of 11%. Solution approach The growth drivers of the 3-year plan is based on a solution approach for 6 vertical market...

Reed Exhibitions Ltd, the organiser of Infosecurity Europe, Europe’s most influential information security event, has announced the Keynote agenda and some of the speakers who will be presenting as part of the rich and extensive conference programme.  Visitor registration opened on 1st March for the 2022 event, which will run from Tuesday 21-Thursday 23 June 2022 at ExCeL London. Cybersecurity professionals and members of the infosec...

As the work from home guidance and other Covid-19 restrictions were lifted late January, the return to the workplace felt a little more ‘real’ this time than the ‘trial run’ that took place last year. With employers and employees being more confident with the back to the office foundations, it’s time to build on them. The imminent spring into spring presents the start of a new beginning. The office will adopt a space-as-a-service model and technology will remain cr...

In 2022, Kohlbecker Gesamtplan GmbH is celebrating 90 years in Industrial Architecture and pushing boundaries in digitising the industry. Making use of cutting-edge technology, the company has become Europe’s general planner and emphasises sustainability while working towards a carbon-neutral footprint. About Kohlbecker Gesamtplan GmbH Ever since the company was founded by Karl Kohlbecker in 1930, three generations of Kohlbecker men have dedicated themselves to being responsible for coun...

Morphean, a pioneer in Security-as-a-Service and cloud analytics, has announced a new whitepaper that explores the security challenges associated with the growing prevalence of the flexible working model. As businesses adapt to the post-COVID era by offering employees greater freedom in when and where they work, security professionals need to respond and keep pace with these dynamic, more fluid working patterns. Automation and AI As demand for flexibility grows, the need to monitor...

Nutanix, a pioneer in hybrid multi-cloud computing announced the findings of the recently commissioned IDC CXO Survey, outlining that while companies are building better digital habits and systems, a shift is needed from digital culture to value realisation. Digital transformation strategies Surveying leaders across EMEA, the IDC InfoBrief, sponsored by Nutanix, From Digital Culture to Value Realisation showed that 84% of IT leads in EMEA are under pressure to deliver on Digital Transform...

Genetec Inc. (Genetec), a globally renowned technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has shared the results of its state of the industry report. Based on insights from over 2,000 physical security leaders from around the world, the report looks at how the role of physical security continued to evolve in 2021, as organisations adapted to changing conditions. The changing role of physical security Physical security continues to evo...

RISCO Group, a manufacturer of cloud-based security systems, is planning to tour their latest and forthcoming product and service innovations across a range of venues across the UK over the next few months. They will take the form of a series of half-day events. Each event will provide a combination of an update on RISCO’s new and forthcoming ranges and RISCO Cloud initiatives designed to increase installer efficiencies and revenues. They will also be providing installers with live techni...

As the con­struc­tion sec­tor finds its feet again, and the costs of mate­ri­als soar, once again build­ing sites become prime tar­gets for organ­ised crim­i­nal gangs. The con­struc­tion sec­tor is now expe­ri­enc­ing a boom peri­od fol­low­ing the sup­pres­sion of build­ing work dur­ing the pan­dem­ic. But along­side the pipeline of busy works sched­ules, there is also a surge...

Digitalisation, working from home, teleconferences – coronavirus has propelled everyone into the future. Internet, whenever and wherever the user wants. Transfer speeds? Data volume? There are seemingly no limits to user requirements. Is it all to be expected? Yes, if Fiber Service OÖ GmbH was on site beforehand. The Upper Austrian company ensures that data flows without a hitch – especially in remote and sparsely populated areas. Fiber Service OÖ is responsible for the ex...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, shared the results of its state of the industry report. Based on insights from over 2,000 physical security pioneers from around the world, the report looks at how the role of physical security continued to evolve in 2021 as organisations adapted to changing conditions. Physical security continues to evolve from being seen as a tool for mitigating risk, to playing a much more...

The Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA), a non-profit that provides free vendor-neutral education and resources to help organisations reduce the risk of a breach by combining identity and security strategies announced the second annual ‘Identity Management Day.’ The awareness event takes place on the second Tuesday in April each year; this year Identity Management Day 2022 will be held on April 12. Identity Management Day According to the “2021 Trends in Securing Digit...

Infinet Wireless, the global pioneer in fixed wireless broadband connectivity, is set to exhibit its solutions for the ever-present connectivity, at Mobile World Congress 2022 (MWC), the world’s leading mobile industry and technology event. Focusing on the provision of connectivity in different locations, including smart cities and rural areas, Infinet Wireless will be displaying its cutting-edge solutions for the interconnected world at Stand 1C30 in the Fira de Barcelona venue from Febr...

Video wall technology installed by Ultimate Visual Solutions (UVS) is helping to protect a quarter of a million people in Rhondda Cynon Taf as part of a new Emergency Control Centre. The centre is to be used in the event of major incidents which affect the County Borough and the safety of its residents, and is designed to allow the Council to manage situations at a ‘Strategic Level.’ The RCT Emergency Control Centre consists of one main room to encompass incident managers (including...

Portico's journey with the Heartbeat App began in 2020 when the company wanted everyone to feel connected during the pandemic. Since then, the company has evolved the purpose of Heartbeat to become a community where everyone’s voice can be heard. Version 1 of Heartbeat was fantastic. In 2021 the company won the UK Employee Experience Awards for ‘Best use of Technologies’ with its amazing communication initiatives. The recognition Heartbeat received was mind-blowing. But, the c...

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of rugged HD, hybrid, radar, and thermal imaging cameras, has confirmed that despite global component shortages, the company is bucking the trend by offering customers short lead times on its range of static and PTZ cameras. Massive component stock As with many industries relying on the use of semiconductors and other electronic components, the global pandemic has seriously affected consistent component supply, increasing their lead times. In addition...

AI is empowering a new generation of advanced, efficient security systems. In the field of education, AI is also facilitating the digital and intelligent upgrading of schools and institutions from K12 to universities. AI applications such as smart identification, deep learning, and intelligent analysis greatly reduce manpower costs, while improving the security level and management efficiency at the same time. AI-enabled innovative teaching methods can help enhance engagement in both remote and...

Singapore Airshow 2022 kicks off with strong optimism for industry recovery and a focus on sustainability. The biennial event will see aviation’s finest gather from all around the world at the Changi Exhibition Centre from 15 to 18 February.  This eighth edition will see more than 13,000 trade attendees and almost 600 participating companies from more than 39 countries/regions; representing more than 70% of the top 20 global aerospace companies. Singapore Airshow 2022 In line with...

Leonardo’s latest Cyber Threats Snapshot highlights the main malevolent actors (threat actors), cybercrime activities and vulnerabilities found between October and December 2021. The analysis was conducted by Leonardo’s Cyber Threat Intelligence experts, in support of the Global Security Operation Centre (SOC). Among the most significant trends recorded in the last three months of 2021: Telecommunications companies high on the target list of threat actors. COVID-19 is used as t...

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland has announced it is the headline sponsor for the 2022 Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) Education Awards.  Taking place Thursday 3 March 2022 at the Tower Hotel in London, the awards celebrate the architectural ironmongery professionals that have achieved a GAI Diploma, while also recognising the top performers in both the Certificate in Architectural Hardware and the GAI Diploma. Recognising achievements The upcoming event will acknow...

Since the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic introduced the world to the concept of ‘the new normal’, nothing is normal anymore. A simple incident can be disastrous for something as vital as the supply chain, as one has seen with the blockage of the Suez Canal. The essence of that chain is to give companies the certainty that raw materials and components are available, in order to produce the finished goods. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in lockdowns, and a high demand because of digit...

Security risks are on the rise. Whether it’s detecting insider threats, preventing data breaches, or fighting economic espionage, security issues are becoming a daily struggle for many organisations. According to a report by the research and consulting firm Gartner, 30% of critical infrastructure organisations will experience a security breach by 2025. This is why adopting an Access Control System (ACS) is more important than ever. An ACS uses identity authentication to make sure that onl...

Sepura’s SCU3 broadband vehicle device has successfully demonstrated compliance with the Global Certification Forum’s (GCF) technical requirements for the certification of devices incorporating 3GPP technologies and functionalities, ensuring its compatibility for use on mobile networks around the world using 2G, 3G, and 4G technologies. SCU3 vehicle offering The SCU3 has been designed for use in vehicles and/or fixed office locations and supports Mission Critical Voice (MCPTT) and...

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a provider of cyber security solutions globally, releases findings from a new assessment carried out amongst 1,200 IT security professionals globally, which examines how the shift to remote work changed organisations' security practices around users, devices, and access. As the threat landscape evolves and cyber-attacks become increasingly more sophisticated, many organisations have surprisingly not implemented security solutions that ensure best-in-...

Hospitals and healthcare settings are complex sites when it comes to access and security. On the one hand, patients and their families – who may be worried and distressed – need to be able to move around with ease, without feeling they’re inside a fortress. But security remains paramount. Everyone must be safe, and valuable equipment and drugs must be protected. Integrating all access and security systems and controlling them via one unified platform gives security managers...