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Gcore, the global edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions provider, and Ezditek, an innovator in data centre and digital infrastructure services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), have launched a joint venture focused on providing high-performance AI infrastructure in the KSA. The joint venture will develop an ‘AI factory’, which can be used for building, training, and deploying generative AI solutions locally and across the globe.    Ezditek’s...

Alcatraz AI, a pioneer in access control and AI-powered security solutions, announces the launch of its “Switch to Alcatraz AI” promotion. From November 18, 2024, through February 15, 2025, this initiative offers an exclusive discount for new customers seeking to replace outdated biometric readers with Alcatraz AI’s advanced Rock or Rock X solutions–modern, frictionless facial authentication systems that enhance security without compromising user privacy. Physical and c...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the market-renowned provider of solutions for Motor Vehicle Agencies, in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS), has launched its new self-service kiosks at Tennessee Driver Service Centres to reduce customer wait times. Tennessee residents can use IDEMIA’s SMART-E Kiosks to complete many driver's licence transactions, including renewing or replacing a duplicate driver’s licence or ID card, chan...

Dell Technologies introduces AI innovations that help Dell and Microsoft customers simplify AI adoption, speed deployment and power demanding workloads in multicloud environments. Data protection, cyber resiliency and security advancements help joint customers strengthen their cybersecurity posture.  Data protection and services “Organisations modernising their IT strategies to support emerging workloads, like AI, need solutions that help them innovate faster, control costs and pro...

barox Kommunikation AG, the global manufacturer of professional standard switches, PoE media converters and IP extenders, is proud to announce its inclusion in the new Harper Chalice demonstration HUB - opened at Harper Chalice headquarters in Coventry. Part of the Vitaprotech Group, Harper Chalice are experts in perimeter security solutions, manufacturing, supplying and installing specialist electronic perimeter security systems. They offer a complete range of modular and scalable solutions, w...

IT services provider - adesso has been admitted into the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Cloud-14 framework, supporting the UK’s public sector in its journey toward secure, streamlined, and efficient digital transformation. The Cloud-14 framework facilitates access to IT services for government organisations, empowering them to innovate, strengthen data security, and scale services to meet public needs more effectively. Innovative solutions adesso delivers innovative solutions that enhan...

Ahead of the Black Hat MEA in Riyadh from 26-28 November 2024, Cisco, the worldwide pioneer in networking and security, released insights into key cybersecurity trends that emerged between July and September 2024. The findings are based on analysis from Cisco Talos, one of the most trusted threat intelligence research teams globally, highlighting a notable increase in identity-based and ransomware attacks.  Identity-based attacks Over the three-month period, there was a noticeable rise...

Beyond Encryption, a pioneer in secure digital communications, has announced a powerful new technology partnership with Mimecast, a global heavyweight in cybersecurity. The technology partnership aims to transform how businesses manage security and compliance, combining Beyond Encryption’s cutting-edge expertise in authenticated outbound comms with Mimecast’s proven track record in human risk management and robust email services.  Data protection standards Businesses are now...

Alcatraz AI, a global provider of frictionless, AI-powered biometric access control technology revolutionising security through facial authentication, is proud to present its eBook, Navigating the Future of Data Centre Security. As the number of data centres grows at an exponential rate leading up to 2025, Alcatraz AI has compiled best practices and strategies for securing sensitive information, beginning with protecting the data centre’s perimeter. Securing sensitive information AI an...

Rubrik, Inc., the Zero Trust Data Security™ Company, announces a new cyber resilience solution for Microsoft Azure Blob Storage. As organisations become increasingly dependent on the cloud, there is an inherent risk for security blind spots and vulnerable sensitive data. Rubrik brings cyber posture and cyber recovery to provide Microsoft Azure Blob Storage customers further visibility into their cloud data, enabling them business agility and resilience. AI training models Microsoft Azur...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named 24 recipients for this year’s SIA RISE Scholarship, a program offered through SIA’s RISE community, which supports the education and career development goals of young industry talent and emerging pioneers. Through this scholarship program – open to SIA student members and RISE members who are employees at SIA member companies – each awardee will receive a USD 3,000 scholarship to use toward continuing...

Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT has once again demonstrated its technological capabilities as part of the multinational ‘Timber Express 2024’ exercise. The OPTARION mission support system (German: EUA for Einsatzunterstützungsanlage) successfully integrated NH90 and TIGER helicopters in a secure data link network and connected them to modern command and information systems.  Digital command network “Seamless connectivity and the secure exchange of situational i...

The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO), the renowned organisation for security professionals working in Higher and Further Education around the world, is to host its first European Region Winter Conference at Leiden University in the Netherlands.  The Conference, which takes place from Wednesday, 27 November 2024 until Friday, 29 November 2024, is free to all AUCSO members. European Winter Conference Benny Vandenberghe, Chair of the European Region for AUCSO will o...

Invicti Security announces Kevin Gallagher’s return to the company as President. Gallagher brings over 20 years of experience working with a range of established organisations like Brinqa, Sun Microsystems, and BeyondTrust. Gallagher most recently held the position of CEO of Cososys, a data loss prevention software provider, where he helped lead the company to a profitable exit. Previously, he served as Chief Revenue Officer at Netsparker, Acunetix, and Invicti, where he managed global sa...

Earthmoving solution expert, Komatsu, has combined Artificial Intelligence (AI) to modernise its Smart Construction Edge solution, in partnership with technology giant Sony as part of the EarthBrain joint-venture across Komatsu, NTT Communications, Sony Semiconductor and Nomura Research Institute, to champion digitalisation and advancement in drone surveying processes. The innovative Edge solution is a unique device that works to enable both experts and beginners to perform accurate drone surve...

Global technology solutions provider - Arrow Electronics, Inc. (ARW) has enhanced its AI-infused ArrowSphere Cloud platform, allowing channel partners to create custom AI assistants that tap their own data, workflows, content, and vendor-specific data to deliver efficiency, cost reductions, and faster market entry. ArrowSphere’s augmented generative AI tools “ArrowSphere’s augmented generative AI tools will mark a shift in how our channel partners are able interact with their...

“CRITIS” security managers worldwide are confronted with a multitude of information, new requirements, and questions, not least against the background of massive geopolitical changes. The new “International CRITIS Practical Guide to Video Technology” from Germany-based manufacturer Dallmeier Electronic is intended to provide support. Compared to the first German edition, this internationally oriented, English-language practical guide has a broader definition of the CRITI...

Immersive Labs, the pioneer in people-centric cyber resilience, has announced the appointment of Oliver Newbury to its Board of Directors. Newbury brings a wealth of experience and insights as a global cybersecurity executive and advisor for some of the largest multinational enterprises.  Oliver Newbury Oliver Newbury’s guidance will help inform Immersive Labs’ business strategy and innovation. The company, whose mission is to give workforces the human edge over cyber threat...

adCAPTHCA, the specialist security verification platform, has partnered with web development agency Indie Ridge to protect its clients from bot attacks through human verification technology. Indie Ridge delivers technical solutions on behalf of the UK’s leading creative agencies, but the rapid increase of bot traffic on client websites was compromising user experience, distorting analytics, and creating security vulnerabilities, as well as being a potential attack vector into the brand&rs...

Verkada, the pioneer in cloud-based physical security announced that it has added six new technology partners to its Integrations programme: Appriss Retail, Auror, Axon Evidence, CompScience, Extreme Networks, and RedBag.  This expanded range of supported integrations will empower Verkada customers across a range of verticals, including retail, law enforcement, manufacturing, and education, to address even more use cases with Verkada's platform and solutions. Verkada's Integrations progra...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer in smart, healthy, and sustainable building solutions announced significantly expanded AI capabilities in its OpenBlue Enterprise Manager suite of digital solutions, part of the OpenBlue digital ecosystem. Generative AI applications The updates, available include the first customer-facing generative AI applications, more autonomous building controls, and a significantly improved user experience. These updates pave the way for additional AI enhancements in...

Immersive Labs, the pioneer in people-centric cyber resilience announced the launch of its ground-breaking 'AI Scenario Generator'. This new capability enables organisations to seamlessly generate threat scenarios for crisis simulations to ensure their workforces are ready for the latest threats. ‍AI Scenario Generator By inputting a few short prompts, customers can use the AI Scenario Generator to rapidly generate and launch customised cyber exercises to prove and improve individual and...

Sophos, a global pioneer of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks announced the appointment of Andy Travers as regional vice president for EMEA North to further accelerate the growth of Sophos’ portfolio of cybersecurity services and products in the region.  Andy Travers Travers will drive growth by strengthening existing relationships and creating new opportunities with Sophos’ already strong customer base of more than 600,000 organisations worldwide. Trav...

Persistent cyber threats, rapidly changing technology, and the growing array of regulations have heightened the need for alignment between cybersecurity and compliance management. In its annual Digital Defence Report, Microsoft has sounded the alarm on the escalating number of cyberattacks with a 2.75-fold increase in ransomware attacks year-on-year and tech scams rising by 400% since 2022. Level of sophistication “In the world of business, you’ll inevitably hear about the many wa...

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security is excited to announce the appointment of Spencer Marshall as Executive Vice President - UK and Europe. He will lead the entire Gallagher Security business in these regions, as well as being a member of the global executive team to help develop and drive strategy.  Spencer Marshall Of his appointment, Spencer says he is thrilled to be joining the Gallagher team at such a pivotal time, as it continues to expand its footprint across both the...

iDenfy, a Lithuania-based identity verification and fraud prevention company announced the launch of its new AI-powered Data Crossmatch feature, enhancing the company’s KYB platform with an innovative approach for simplifying verification for corporate entities. This new feature strengthens iDenfy’s RegTech suite by allowing businesses to access data from a wide network of global sources easily while comparing it with internally stored KYB data, ultimately making the onboarding fast...

United European Car Carriers (UECC) has chosen Daphne Technology’s PureMetrics™ emissions monitoring system to enhance its environmental performance. This partnership reflects both UECC and Daphne’s commitment to sustainability within the maritime industry and aligns with their mutual focus on fugitive emissions and monitoring solutions. PureMetrics™ will deliver real-time emissions data, enabling UECC to exceed regulatory requirements and advance a greener supply chain....

This new algorithmic solution, MBIS 5/MBSS, is fully integrated into the INTERPOL Bio HUB system. It includes increasingly accurate and relevant algorithms, allowing for easy and regular updates. The organisation’s 196 member countries can now query the Interpol database with fingerprints and facial images. The goal is to solve the most complex cases while optimising the use of tools, enabling criminal investigators to access post-event forensic analysis, covering fingerprints, palm pri...

Apricorn, the manufacturer of software-free, 256-bit AES XTS hardware-encrypted USB drives, announces new findings from its annual survey and FoI (Freedom of Information) requests, revealing a concerning disregard for cyber insurance across both public and private sectors. Despite the escalating risks of ransomware, phishing, and insider threats, many organisations, including government entities, remain unprepared for cyber incidents, with inadequate backup strategies and a lack of cyber insura...

Permiso, the pioneer in real-time identity security, has released a suite of three open-source tools that help security teams bolster their detection capabilities for a variety of different attacks. The P0 Labs team, the threat research arm of Permiso has launched a total of ten open-source tools to date, developed from their ongoing threat research and observations from real-world attacks. YetiHunter, CloudGrappler Earlier in 2024, Permiso launched YetiHunter, an open-source tool that detect...