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Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations are key for future commercial unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) use cases, including public safety, industrial inspection and urban air mobility. Frequentis has partnered with mobile network connectivity specialist and start-up, Dimetor, to enable network connectivity for command and control (C2) and payload data links to ensure reliable and consistent data sharing. Dynamic and reliable telecommunication data The initial introduction of UAV&rsq...

Panorays, a rapidly growing provider of automated third-party security lifecycle management, unveiled a security intelligence solution known as Dark Web Insights. The new feature enhances Panorays’ award-winning third-party security management solution and serves as an additional layer of cyber security protection. Using Panorays’ Dark Web Insights, companies can now become proactive about knowing in advance of in-the-wild threats to their supply chain. The evaluator company automati...

At the end of September 2019, eleven professional application developer companies, primarily from Nordic countries, got together in Stockholm to demonstrate their creations for Airbus’s Tactilon Dabat device. This was the 5th edition of the Critical App Challenge, which has already taken place in Germany, Belgium, Hungary, and the Middle East and North Africa region in order to give local innovative companies from these regions the chance to demonstrate their solutions for public safety a...

Ping Identity, a pioneer in intelligent identity solutions, has announced the release of PingCentral, a self-service delegated administration and converged operating portal for enterprise identity and access management (IAM). The solution addresses common tasks across the Ping Intelligent Identity platform with simple, self-service workflows and standardised templates that can be delegated to business users and application teams that don’t have IAM expertise. Ping Intelligent Identity pla...

Yeastar,  a provider of SME PBX system, and One-Net Communications, a specialist provider of class communications solutions and services jointly announced a new distribution partnership in Singapore. This partnership will bring a perfect opportunity for Yeastar to dive deep into the Singapore market while enabling One-Net Communications further complete its product portfolio, offering Yeastar’s full line of innovative VoIP products and Unified Communications solutions to resellers an...

In the latest product update of Milestone XProtect 2019 R3 video management software, Milestone Systems introduces several new features and capabilities. These include centralised Search, a new Driver Framework, adaptive streaming and enhanced Device Password Management. With this product update, Milestone Systems continues to pursue ever higher performing software to fulfill the market’s rising demands for cost-effective video technology solutions. Centralised Search One of the main fea...

Optical transaction technology specialist, MetaSepia, unveils ScreenBeam, a ground-breaking optical alternative to rival mobile near field communications (NFC) services by enabling fast, frictionless and secure transactions between on or offline devices. Unlike mobile NFC, which relies on transformer-based radio frequency (RF) fields to couple devices, ScreenBeam authenticates visually, displaying and capturing authentication data using the devices’ display screens and onboard cameras. F...

Identiv, Inc announced that the company is expanding its partnership with Les Bouchages Delage to deliver Internet of Things (IoT)-ready solutions for near field communication (NFC)-connected bottles in the wine and spirit industry. Identiv and Les Bouchages Delage originally partnered while collaborating on an intelligent NFC bottle cap for a luxury cognac brand. Now, the two companies are expanding their partnership by equipping a wide variety of Les Bouchages Delage cap designs with Identiv&...

PSA, the consortium of professional systems integrators, announces the addition of Seagate Recovery Services to the partners in its Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) program. The MSSP program is designed to help systems integrators diversify their service offerings and realise the full potential and benefits of a managed services business model. Data recovery services “Seagate Recovery Services is a wonderful addition to our vendor line up as the Seagate Rescue product accounts fo...

Cyber security giant, Microworld have announced the unveiling of their new cyber security solution, Nemasis (VAPT) at the 39th edition of Gitex Technology week, which is to be held at the World Trade Center in Dubai from the 6th to the 10th of October 2019. MicroWorld along with its seniority team can be located at the SR F1 booth at the Sheik Rashid Hall. Vulnerability management suite Nemasis is a vulnerability management suite, which assists in implementing comprehensive GRC strategy for ma...

Cobalt Iron Inc., a provider of SaaS-based enterprise data protection, announces Cobalt Iron Compass™, the new name for its flagship SaaS-based enterprise data protection platform. The new name signifies the immediate insights and guidance the company delivers to its customers. With the renaming, Cobalt Iron kicks off a new phase of growth for the company and a new level of innovation for the platform. Previously known as Adaptive Data Protection, Compass is the full software stack of Cob...

Userful Corporation (Userful), a globally renowned provider of AV-over-IP solutions for enhanced video communication, has announced the opening of a new office in Dubai to strengthen the company’s presence in the fast-growing Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) market. Expansion in META market This new business hub is the first of several upcoming office openings worldwide to facilitate the company’s sales, development, customer support, and supply chain operations across the wor...

J2 Acquisition Limited (J2) has announced that it has completed its acquisition of APi Group, Inc. (APi Group), a market-renowned provider of commercial life safety solutions and specialty services for approximately US$ 2.9 billion. With the closing of this transaction, J2 has been renamed APi Group Corporation (the ‘Company’). The Company’s ordinary shares continue to be traded on the OTC market in the U.S. under the symbol - JJAQF. J2 completes acquisition of APi Group The...

UNIONCOMMUNITY, will be launching the latest generation high performance multimodal biometric terminals and cloud-based access control platform at GITEX Technology Week 2019. UNIONCOMMUNITY, the original manufacturer of the VIRDI and NITGEN Biometric Technology Solutions will exhibit the New UBIO Series. UBio comprises of a range of high-performance multimodal biometric terminals. The UBio terminals support face, fingerprint, card, PIN, and mobile key authentication technology alongside our sec...

Dahua Technology, a video-centric smart IoT solutions and service provider, held a press lunch at La Gradona Grupo Puerto Madero, Madrid, as a part of the Dahua Technology Partner Day. Hosted by Mr. Jiaqi Gao, Marketing Director of Overseas Business at Dahua Technology, and attended by 9 distinguished media entities from both inside and outside the security industry including Seguritecnia, Peldaño, Globb TV, Innovadores, and Digital Security Magazine, the press lunch provided a good oppor...

The Cannabis Business Conference, an exhibition organised by the National Cannabis Industry Association at the Long Beach Convention Center, is back with its third annual edition to discuss the state and future scope of the industry. Arteco Global will be the only player from the security sector presenting its software solutions designed for this continuously growing and promising market. Arteco security solutions on display Arteco Global has a deep knowledge of the American market and has bee...

Check Point received the highest possible scores in the malware prevention, exploit prevention, secure configuration management, data security, mobile and zero-trust framework alignment criteria Cyber security solutions Check Point Software Technologies, global provider of cyber security solutions, announced that it has been recognised as a ‘Leader’ in Forrester’s newly-published report, ‘The Forrester Wave: Endpoint Security Suites, Q3 2019’. For this report, For...

Belden, Inc., a provider of signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, releases its Full Gigabit OCTOPUS ethernet PoE switches. The new managed switches from Hirschmann are designed to meet evolving data demands by increasing bandwidth and ensuring reliable, high-speed connections, even in the toughest industrial settings. “As the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) increases the number of devices typically operated across a network, bandwidth expectations also rise...

PerpetuityARC Training, part of Linx International Group announces that security management professionals operating in Dubai and the wider UAE, will have the opportunity to train for the internationally recognised ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP®) accreditation, when it runs its renowned five-day intensive bootcamp from 3rd to 7th November 2019. ASIS International is an organisation for security professionals and its CPP® qualification is widely acknowledged at the ‘go...

Sisense, the analytics platform for builders, achieves a series of new security compliance standards that will provide its customers with the highest levels of protection for their data. Sisense and Periscope Data, who merged with Sisense this spring, both achieved ISO 27001 compliance, the internationally recognised standard for information security programs. ISO 27001 is a systematic approach to managing sensitive information and assets so they remain secure. Continual improvement of securit...

Interlogix, a division of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, announces a plan to dismantle its businesses in the United States and Canada by the end of the year. Here is a statement from the company: “After a thorough portfolio review of our security business, we have communicated our plans to wind down our Interlogix U.S. and Canada businesses. This decision will allow us to focus on the significant growth opportunities for our other fire and security businesses, including LenelS2.&rd...

National Security Inspectorate (NSI), the UK’s third party certification body for the security and fire safety sectors, was a proud sponsor of the 2019 Women in Security Awards which took place on 12 September, recognising the significant contribution and achievements of women within the wider world of security. Organised by Professional Security Magazine and Patron, Una Riley, almost 250 security professionals gathered aboard the Dixie Queen riverboat on the River Thames to celebrate and...

The Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Infrastructure Security Division has established a strategic partnership approach to securing the nation’s critical infrastructure. Brian Harrell, the Assistant Director for Infrastructure Security, discussed at GSX 2019 CISA’s specific collaborative efforts with industry and community partners, and how their organisation helps secure critical infrastructure and civilians. Un...

Interlogix has recently announced that they will be winding down their operations in North America by the end of 2019. Anixter’s goal is to ensure that the customers have access to the solutions they need to operate their business effectively. They have a wide array of world-class technology partners and products including intrusion, video, access control and connectivity, that provide excellent alternative options to Interlogix products and solutions.

RiverSafe, globally renowned cyber security and analytics consulting company is celebrating a move to brand new purpose built offices in Canary Wharf to accommodate its rapidly expanding team. RiverSafe offers a range of services and capabilities that help customers understand and respond to security threats across their digital enterprise. The move provides RiverSafe with larger office space to accommodate the firm’ growing team. Based in Canary Wharf, the new offices are more strategica...

UK businesses remain underprepared for cyber incidents says Cyber Security Connect UK, global conference and industry forum for CISOs. According to the government’s Cyber Breaches Survey 2019, 32% of businesses that experienced an attack in the past 12 months needed new measures to prevent further attacks and only 31% of businesses surveyed had carried out a cyber-risk assessment in the past 12 months. With the risk of cyber-attacks heightened and the cost of cyber incidents rising, the s...

Cobalt Iron Inc., a provider of SaaS-based enterprise data protection, announces the appointment of Rodney Foreman to the newly created position of chief revenue officer. In this role, Foreman will be responsible for all sales initiatives for the company, including direct and indirect sales channels. "Cobalt Iron has an outstanding reputation in the market for providing customer solutions that deliver exceptional ROI and performance. We added the chief revenue officer position so we can become...

Nets, renowned company in the European payments industry, has collaborated with multinational professional services provider, KPMG, to develop Nets Fraud Ensemble, a next-generation fraud monitoring and prevention solution. As the total annual value of fraudulent transactions across Europe hits €1.8 billion, the need to step up fraud prevention, particularly in card not present (CNP) transactions, has never been greater. Reducing transaction fraud is an increasingly convoluted and nuanced...

The Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA), an industry body comprised of leaders, influencers and innovative organisations from all facets within the security, safety and building automation space, celebrates its one-year anniversary. Within its first 12 months, OSSA attracted 30+ members ranging from device manufacturers, software developers and system integrators to distributors and system on a chip (SoC) companies – helping lay the groundwork for improved security, safety, buildin...

MOBOTIX has taken another step towards making its technology available and integrating it in partner systems. After extensive development processes and testing, all MOBOTIX IoT camera solutions have been integrated in Genetec’s cloud-based Stratocast video management system. Genetec, global provider of video management systems solutions, has been one of MOBOTIX’s most important technology partners for many years. Integration with MOBOTIX IoT camera solutions The integration of our...