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Zentra, a brand of Allegion®, and pioneering provider of smart access solutions, has integrated resident keys capability in Apple Wallet for use by customers and their residents. This enables residents to easily and securely add their resident keys to Apple Wallet and unlock their apartment with a simple tap of an iPhone or Apple Watch. With this new capability, residents are able to unlock their building doors, amenity spaces and individual apartment units without contact using their...

Regensburg-based video technology manufacturer Dallmeier electronic announces that the company has received ISO 27001 certification for its Information Security Management System (ISMS). The international standard for information security management ensures that companies meet the highest standards of data protection and data security. ISO 27001 certification As IoT components, surveillance cameras, software, and recording systems are just as vulnerable as other IT systems. In the context of...

“For a couple of bucks, I know where everything is. I can't speak glowingly enough about how well this works for us. We are in the middle of nowhere; there's no Wi-Fi connectivity here, and it (RFID) still works,” said Tom Hebert, Founder and Director of Earth Sciences Foundation.  Leveraging technology from HID’s RFID tags, InfraMarker's RFID system and Esri’s field mapping software, Herbert and Earth Sciences Foundation, a fossil excavation non-profit, are excavat...

It is the launch of the International Maritime Cyber Security Organisation (IMCSO), an organisation that aims to raise the standard of cybersecurity risk assessment across the maritime industry. IMCSO The IMCSO has devised a certification programme for security consultants and a professional register, helping shipping organisations to confidently select experienced personnel. Alongside this, the IMCSO will also validate report outputs to ensure consistency with those reports then held on a ce...

Quod Orbis, the London-based cyber security Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) firm, has announced it has been acquired by Dedagroup, one of the pioneering Italian IT players, to power the next phase of its global growth strategy.  Dedagroup is a private independent group, based in northern Italy, with offices in Europe and the US and a 2023 revenue of €342million. Risk and Compliance strategy As a customer of Quod Orbis, Dedagroup recognised the value of its CCM platform and subs...

Next DLP (Next), a pioneer in insider risk and data protection announced the launch of Secure Data Flow, a groundbreaking capability within the Reveal Platform that uses the "What, Where, Who and How" of data’s origin, movements and modifications to provide unparalleled protection. Revolutionising data protection In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, legacy data protection technologies are falling short. They rely heavily on pattern matching, regular expressions, keywords, user-applie...

Eviden, the Atos Group business pioneering in digital, cloud, big data, and security, announces that the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA), via the Defence Digital Agency (AND), has entrusted it with developing and deploying SICS ALAT. This system onboard the ALAT (French Army Light Aviation) aircraft is part of the French army's ramp-up of its collaborative combat capabilities. This new information system will replace the existing systems by 2026. SICS ALAT SICS ALAT enables ALAT...

Global IT services provider Claranet Benelux has entered into a new agreement with secure digital communication specialist Zivver. This collaboration offers companies and institutions in the Benelux region an easy way to prevent data leaks, communicate securely via email and meet the strict security requirements of NIS2 and DORA, among others.  Claranet Benelux is a pioneering IT service provider that focuses on providing digital workplaces, security, networks and solutions...

Absolute Security, a global pioneer in enterprise cyber resilience, announced that G2, a customer-driven software review platform, named the company as a pioneer in its Spring Grid Reports for Zero Trust Networking and Endpoint Security. Absolute has continued to earn top positioning for four consecutive years, highlighting the company’s commitment to deliver innovative solutions that help organisations maintain security, compliance, and cyber resilience across their global business opera...

SailPoint Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in unified identity security for enterprises, launches innovative AI-powered application onboarding capability. This new capability will be seamlessly integrated into SailPoint Identity Security Cloud and will simplify the process of integrating critical business applications. By automating the onboarding process, SailPoint will simultaneously deliver faster time to value, critical security of business applications, and improve the user experience. Ident...

SailPoint Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in unified identity security for enterprises, unveiled a series of new features and capabilities in its Data Access Security and Non-Employee Risk Management offerings within SailPoint Identity Security Cloud. Updates to these add-on capabilities offer customers increased visibility and security across all varieties of identity types and their access to critical data, enabling a strong enterprise-class identity security programme. Data Access Security D...

Acronis, a pioneer in cybersecurity and data protection, is pleased to introduce Acronis XDR the newest addition to the company’s security solution portfolio. Easy to deploy, manage, and maintain, Acronis XDR expands on the current endpoint detection and response (EDR) offering and delivers complete natively integrated, highly efficient cybersecurity with data protection, endpoint management, and automated recovery specifically built for managed service providers (MSPs). Acronis XDR Cyb...

Suprema, a global pioneer of AI-based security solutions, has acquired the international standard cloud security system certification ‘CSA STAR (Security, Trust, Assurance, Risk) Level 2’ issued by the CSA (Cloud Security Alliance), and renewed both the ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security Management System) and ISO/IEC 27701 (Privacy Information Management System) certifications. First, the ‘CSA STAR’ certification, issued by the CSA, a global organisation dedicated to d...

Milestone Systems, a pioneering provider of video technology, announced that the award-winning research project furthers the AI capabilities of thermal cameras and Milestone’s video technology software to monitor and assess unusual behaviour and enhance safety in harbours around the world. Every year 236,000 people drown around the world. In Denmark, the harbours have witnessed numerous drowning incidents over the years, with 1,647 lives lost between 2001 and 2015. A quarter of these...

Kaseya, the global provider of AI-powered cybersecurity and IT management software kicked off its Kaseya DattoCon Europe event at the Convention Centre in Dublin, Ireland. Kaseya DattoCon Europe The event welcomes 1,800+ industry pioneers from around the EMEA region and includes three days of sessions, training, and networking parties. Attendees will learn about Kaseya’s solutions including the recently launched Kaseya 365 and how they can best utilise their products to maximise efficie...

The Federal Public Service Policy and Support (BOSA), a key component of Belgium’s federal administration, with support from Cryptomathic, a global pioneer in data security and cryptography, has successfully launched one of Europe’s first digital identity wallets. In line with the European Digital Identity Framework Regulation, eIDAS 2.0, the Federal Government of Belgium has launched MyGov.be, a single app providing access to a wide range of digital public services, information an...

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., a cyber security platform provider announced CloudGuard WAF-as-a-Service (WAFaaS) -- an automated, AI-powered, web application firewall, that offers organisations a fully managed solution to prevent cyber threats and protects web applications from unauthorised access and data breaches. Prioritising prevention, simplicity, and scalability, this technology delivers a convenient and cost-effective way to efficiently secure cloud applications and APIs. ...

Network services provider - Principle Networks has announced a new partnership with Arctic Wolf, a managed detection and response service, to help proactively protect its customers against advanced cyberattacks. Cloud-based networks Principle Networks specialises in designing and implementing agile, scalable, and future-proofed cloud-based networks for sectors, including legal, logistics, social housing, automotive, and IT. The agreement with Arctic Wolf enables Principle Networks to offer it...

Automation Anywhere, a pioneer in AI-powered automation, expanded its collaboration with Microsoft through the integration of Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service within Automation Anywhere's new AI + Automation Enterprise System, to help enterprises automate complex end-to-end processes across enterprise applications using AI Agents. This announcement expands the existing integration of Automation Anywhere's enterprise automation platform with Azure AI Document Intelligence. AI Studio solution Aut...

Mercury Security, the globally renowned manufacturer of OEM technology, and HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity and access control solutions, announce the next-generation Mercury MP Controllers, designed to deliver enhanced flexibility and security for businesses of all sizes. As technology advances, access control systems require robust encryption and advanced threat detection. New Mercury MP Controllers The new Mercury MP Controllers empower access control software providers and in...

Mercury Security, the manufacturer of OEM technology, and HID, a pioneer in trusted identity and access control solutions, announce the next-generation Mercury MP Controllers, designed to deliver enhanced flexibility and security for businesses of all sizes. Mercury MP Controllers As technology advances, access control systems require robust encryption and advanced threat detection. The new Mercury MP Controllers empower access control software providers and integrators to seamlessly combine...

The Keyholding Company (TKC) are tech-enabled security specialists, passionate about raising the bar on effective security management. They help clients design physical security solutions that genuinely move the needle to create safer spaces and empower security professionals to make intelligent, data-driven decisions.  Risk Management Tool The Risk Management Tool is a new feature in TKC’s existing online platform and an industry-first, set to transform physical security risk mana...

TrueConf, a major provider of secure video collaboration solutions, unveiled TrueConf AI Server at GITEX Africa 2024. The team messaging and video conferencing server introduces new on-premises AI that operates within a corporate network and enables automatic generation of a meeting protocol, ensuring safe data processing. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an upward trend with expectations to rise to $1.339.1 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 35.7%. As video...

During the 2024 General Assembly of Euralarm in Prague, the members chose Peter Mita as the new President of Euralarm. He succeeds Jon Könz who was President for the past three years. Peter Mita is the Southern Europe Commercial leader of Honeywell Fire.  ​2024 General Assembly The 2024 General Assembly was held in Prague where the outgoing President praised among others the work that was done in information sharing, supporting members with regulatory expertise, and guiding stan...

FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, announced the release of the FLIR SV88™ and SV89™ Vibration Monitoring Solution Kits, which help them monitor critical equipment by continuously analysing vibrations, detecting faults, and alerting them to potential defects and future problems. With its multi-communication protocols, rugged, IP66 rating and wireless capability, the SV88 and SV89 Vibration Monitoring Solution Kits allow them to make critical data-driven decisions that alert them...

Userful Corporation, a provider of the renowned software-defined data visualisation platform, announced the appointment of Jeff Metcalf as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Userful’s executive team Mr. Metcalf brings over 20 years of finance and accounting experience to his new role as CFO, as well as extensive technology leadership experience. Prior to joining Userful, Mr. Metcalf held key finance leadership roles as VP of Finance and divisional CFO, working for Cal...

IriusRisk, the industry-renowned platform for automated threat modeling, grew by more than 50% in 2023, in large part as a result of the company’s expansion into Artificial Intelligence (AI). The company reported a 51% Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) growth from December 2022 to December 2023, driven by strategic moves into AI and impressive customer retention and expansion rates.  AI expansion The expansion into AI is part of the company's wider plans to power the development of ad...

Cohesity, a pioneer in AI-powered data security and management, announced that the Cohesity Data Cloud now supports AMD EPYC™ CPU-powered servers, offering customers even more options for modern data security and management. Customers can now deploy and run Cohesity Data Cloud on AMD EPYC CPU-based all-flash and hybrid servers from Dell, HPE, and Lenovo. Stringent regulatory requirements As companies continue to generate increasing volumes of data, it’s critical they manage and se...

AlgoSec, a global cyber security pioneer, has introduced a new release of its revolutionary Prevasio Cloud Security platform. The new release delivers the first double-layered cloud security solution to address the paradigm shift in cloud network security, offering comprehensive protection against the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats. Robust defencive measures Network security is the backbone of any cloud estate. As businesses increasingly migrate to cloud environments, the complexity...

HackerOne, the pioneer in human-powered security, has announced the launch of its first partner programme, PartnerOne. APNT also joined as a part of this new, growing partner network. Cybersecurity HackerOne launched the programme to meet a growing demand for cybersecurity solutions that leverage the global ethical hacker community.  PartnerOne gives partners the ability to sell HackerOne solutions through their channels, reducing commercial barriers for customers wanting to adopt human-...