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Salient announced CompleteView v7.5, the latest update to its industry-leading video management platform. This version introduces improvements to operator experiences as well as major new enterprise capabilities.  Seamless user experience To better address the needs of the enterprise market segment, v7.5 introduces federation, storage encryption, and export encryption. Federation provides a seamless user experience across multiple sites while avoiding a single point of failure.  Thi...

Tortoise Media is to launch the fifth iteration of its Global AI Index, the first comprehensive ranking to reveal which countries are pioneering the global AI race, and why. Through a combination of absolute and relative indicators, respectively measuring countries’ total AI capacity (scale) and their AI capacity relative to their population and economy size (intensity), the index’s latest update comes at a crucial time for the future of the technology and its impact on societies an...

Cyber resilience research commissioned by Cohesity, a pioneer in AI-powered data security, reveals the true cost of ransomware to finances and business operations and why overconfidence may be the cause. The Cohesity Global Cyber Resilience Report 2024 surveyed over 3100 IT and Security decision-makers in eight countries on the impact of cybercrime and their abilities to withstand attack, showing an increase in threats and a trend towards ransom payments. Cyber attacks 95% of UK respondents s...

The new product, Espria Connect, isn't just another telephony solution. It's a game-changer, offering a cost-effective, scalable, and secure telephony solution for SMBs, mid-market, and enterprise customers.  Espria Connect A powerful solution that streamlines business communication infrastructure and addresses the growing demand for a unified communication solution that supports hybrid work environments, has been launched by Espria.   The new solution Espria Connect, comb...

Immersive Labs, the global pioneer in people-centric cyber resilience announced the launch of the Immersive Labs community, called the “Human Connection”.  This new online hub offers resources and cybersecurity insights from the company’s world-class subject matter experts and discussions to give cyber professionals an advantage over cyber threats. Cybersecurity The launch supports Immersive Labs’ mission to empower the world’s largest organisations with the...

Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services company, is proud to celebrate all security professionals during the 2024 National Security Officer Appreciation Week starting on September 16 through September 22. In celebration of this week, the company recognises the special honour bestowed on one of its own, Frederick Tucker, who received the 2023 Ralph Day Memorial Security Officer Heroism Award earlier this month. Safety and security The award is th...

Gunnebo Safe Storage has launched Origo as a new electronic safe lock tailored for safes, strong rooms and vault doors, to secure against increasingly sophisticated burglary risks.  The global provider of safe storage solutions has introduced Origo to play a significant role in safeguarding valuables, cash, and document storage in high-risk environments, with no compromise to style or compliance. Sophisticated security solutions Origo offers a secure One-Time-Code (OTC) algorithm and enc...

Radiofrequency (RF) technology specialists, SPX Communication Technologies launched Evenlode Lite, an entry-level video downlink system designed for regions new to airborne surveillance or those looking to enhance Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. As geopolitical tensions rise and the need for real-time situational awareness grows, Evenlode Lite offers a cost-effective solution for defence, security, border control, and search and rescue teams.  Evenlode L...

Cohesity, a pioneer in AI-powered data security, announced an expanded strategic partnership with CrowdStrike to strengthen threat detection and response. This partnership combines Cohesity’s robust data protection capabilities with CrowdStrike's world-class threat intelligence feeds, setting a new standard for comprehensive cybersecurity in backup and recovery solutions. Other advanced technologies The partnership is levelling the playing field against sophisticated cyber thr...

With organisations using an average of 73 SaaS apps, according to a Productiv report, SaaS application monitoring has become an important addition to every MSP playbook. With continuous insight into the clients’ SaaS environments, users can solve performance challenges and remediate security vulnerabilities before they interfere with business operations. Let’s review seven SaaS monitoring best practices to help users better protect the clients’ applications. Security risk as...

SDAIA is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking collaboration with NVIDIA that will propel Saudi Arabia to the forefront of AI innovation. At the heart of this collaboration is the integration of the latest NVIDIA technological advancements to enable developers to easily build and deploy AI applications with the ALLaM Arabic LLM model, ensuring unparalleled performance and scalability for region-specific workloads. NVIDIA NeMo Leveraging NVIDIA NeMo, part of the NVIDIA AI Enterprise software p...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions announced that Security Centre 5.12, the latest version of its flagship unified security platform, has officially been approved by the Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) of Dubai. Established in 2016, SIRA is a government body regulating the security industry in the Emirate of Dubai.  Cutting-edge security solutions It oversees the private security sector and pr...

In July, Espria, a provider of digital workspace solutions, hosted their Optimise 2024 Q3 webinar, which focussed on supporting operational teams and services with AI-driven tools and featured discussions with some of their key solutions partners from, Gamma, Sophos, Xerox, and TP-Link.  AI in the workplace These industry pioneers came together in an open forum to discuss AI in the workplace, identifying key benefits and challenges that have arisen and will continue to occur as more...

FLIR recently announced a limited-time 15% discount on select products, providing technicians with an exclusive opportunity to access high-precision products that measure with accuracy, streamline surveys, and ensure worker safety at a reduced price. This special promotion reflects the company’s commitment to delivering value and supporting clients with cost-effective options tailored to their needs. Extech Extech expands its problem-solving capabilities with its 250W range giving quick...

Smarter Security® is proud to announce the launch of its latest innovation in optical turnstile technology—the Fastlane® Glassgate 150 Plus. This advanced model of speedgate builds on the success of the Glassgate 150, while introducing modern technological features, refined aesthetics, and expanded lane options to meet the constantly evolving demands for modern security entry control projects. Key features and enhancements Sleek, Modern Design: Concealed optical sensors and a...

Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced the launch of Operations Centre, a cloud-based work management solution designed specifically for physical security operations. Available as part of Security Centre SaaS, or as a standalone product, this new solution is specifically designed for security operations professionals and will revolutionise the way physical security teams collaborate,...

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), in collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), announced the classification of the International Centre for Research and Ethics in Artificial Intelligence (ICAIRE) as a Category 2 (C2) centre under UNESCO's auspices. The announcement was made during the third edition of the Global AI Summit, held at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Centre in Riyadh. Mission of harnessi...

Commvault, a pioneering provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for hybrid cloud organisations, released new critical insights from its 2024 Cyber Recovery Readiness Report. This global survey of 1,000 security and IT professionals across 11 countries, reveals interesting behaviour changes for organisations that have been breached versus those that have not. Cyber resilience and recovery The Commvault survey, done in collaboration with GigaOm, shows that organisations...

Axis Communications announced that the company has achieved the System and Organisation Controls (SOC 2®) Type 1 attestation for its cloud-based solutions, Axis Cloud Connect and AXIS Device Manager Extend. The audit, conducted by an independent third-party auditor, confirms that Axis has implemented robust cloud security controls and practices that meet the stringent criteria set forth by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), which include data security, availabil...

Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (Toshiba) announces the Mx11 family of helium-sealed Enterprise Capacity HDDs. The Mx11 family includes the MG11 Series, which provides capacities of up to 24TB using conventional magnetic recording (CMR), and the MA11 Series, which offers up to 28TB capacities with shingled magnetic recording (SMR). Mx11 family The new Mx11 family is designed to deliver new levels of density and power efficiency to customers tasked with controlling (or managing) operational co...

Zerto, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, recently commissioned IDC to conduct a major ransomware and disaster preparedness survey, which revealed the extent to which backup-related issues are currently failing organisations across the globe. These backup-related issues are currently the number one cause of data loss —responsible for 32% of incidents — despite the fact that backup and recovery was cited as the number one priority for IT software investment this year.  Data...

Research released shows that 39% of UK businesses with excellent technology connectivity say their financial performance is among the pioneers in their industry. In addition, 62% say that excellent tech connectivity gives them a competitive edge. TeamViewer, a pioneering global provider of remote connectivity and workplace digitalisation solutions, undertook global research conducted by FT Longitude to uncover ‘The Real Value of Technology Connectivity’.  Cybersecurity perform...

Vismo, the specialist in app-based global tracking and security solutions with data and information from intelligence feeds will exhibit at Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024, Orlando, Florida, 23 - 25 September.  Attendees at Vismo’s booth #2907 will be able to experience the company’s offerings through interactive demonstrations and hands-on displays including with the Vismo Locate & Protect App. Emergency alerts The app features a panic button for emergency alerts via...

Quod Orbis, the London-based Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) firm, has announced a partnership with Archer, a global pioneer in integrated risk management. Quod Orbis’ continuous monitoring solution is listed on the Archer Exchange, providing customers with complete and constant visibility into a company’s cybersecurity, compliance, and risk posture with near real-time insights.  Quod Orbis platform Archer has been a pioneer in risk management for over 20 years, unitin...

Vantiva, a global technology pioneer enabling Network Service Providers (NSPs) to connect consumers worldwide, will demonstrate innovative AI-powered products at IBC 2024, including set-top boxes (STBs) and broadband gateways, all connected to Vantiva's Navigate AI cloud. This new class of CPE features a local Neural Processing Unit (NPU) and enhanced CPU and GPU performance, ensuring more private, secure and lower latency Edge AI use cases. This positions operator as "Home AI" platform provide...

iDenfy, a Lithuania-based RegTech startup specialising in ID verification and fraud prevention solutions, announced a new partnership with Bitlocus, a regulated cryptocurrency exchange platform known for its comprehensive crypto-to-fiat and fiat-to-crypto solutions. iDenfy’s full-stack Know Your Customer (KYC) solution will aim to increase conversions and help Bitlocus maintain a simple and compliant verification flow.  Need for identity verification solutions As the cryptocurrency...

Matrix Video Management Software (VMS) has achieved STQC certification, underscoring its commitment to advanced cybersecurity. This certification highlights Matrix’s dedication to delivering a video surveillance solution that not only protects physical assets but also ensures the highest level of data security. In an era where cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated, securing the video surveillance system is critical. A compromised system can expose live video feeds, alter or erase f...

Convergint, a global pioneer in service-based systems integration, announced that it has acquired Esscoe, a premier provider of mission-critical security and fire and life safety systems in the Chicago and Midwest regions.  Esscoe is a local market pioneer, offering exceptional design and engineering capabilities and fully integrated, tech-enabled security solutions. The acquisition enables Convergint to accelerate growth across the Midwestern U.S.—building on Esscoe’s long-sta...

Absolute Security, the pioneer in enterprise cyber resilience, has acquired Syxsense, a recognised innovator in automated endpoint and vulnerability management. Firmware-embedded platform With Syxsense integrated, customers will be able to add automated, vulnerability and patch management capabilities. From the moment devices are powered on, organisations will be able to leverage Absolute’s firmware-embedded platform to ensure that operating systems (OS), applications, and critical secu...

iDenfy, an AI-powered identity verification, compliance, and fraud prevention solutions provider, partnered with Confindo, a provider of IT solutions specialising in customer relationship management (CRM) tools for group companies and external partners. This collaboration will help Confindo manage third-party risks and ensure proper fraud and breach prevention while building a seamless and secure verification experience. Need for robust security measures The rise in digital transactions has m...