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Smart Spaces, a pioneering global provider of smart building technology, has teamed with HID to introduce an employee badge in Apple wallet, offering a secure and even more seamless building entry for employees at 22 Bishopsgate in the City of London. By adding their employee badge to Apple wallet, employees and staff in the building can now safely and easily gain access to offices with just a simple tap of their iPhone or Apple Watch. Following the initial partnership between Smart Spaces and...

Guardian Zone, the provider of an innovative, cloud-based, crowdsourced, incident management software and app, is proud to celebrate that the Security Industry Association (SIA) has named its founder and CEO Sheryl Pinckney-Maas as one of the 2023 honourees on the Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100 list. Each year, the SIA WISF recognises 100 women in the security industry who are role models for actively advancing diversity, inclusion, innovation and leadership in the community. SIA WI...

IDEMIA, the globally renowned company in identity technologies, launches its Augmented Luggage Identification eXperience (ALIX™) solution. This breakthrough innovation will help operators to identify bags that have lost their physical tags, using image recognition. ALIX™ has been developed in partnership with Air France and is currently being used at the airline’s global hub at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport. Augmented Luggage Identification eXperience (ALIX™) solution...

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) will host two expert sessions at The Security Event and the inaugural Professional Security Officer Live event taking place next month on 25-27th April at the NEC in Birmingham. On Wednesday 26th April at 12:30 in the Security In Practice Theatre, Matthew Holliday, NSI’s Director of Approval Schemes will explore "How does cyber security affect security systems?" Professional Security Officer Live Event Events will be of interest to frontline offi...

Skills for Security (SfS), the provider of fire and security apprenticeships in the UK, has announced the launch of a new sponsorship package aimed at addressing the industry's skills crisis and supporting its growth. Given the lack of skilled professionals in the sector, businesses must invest in the development of the next generation of talent. Sponsorship package The sponsorship package offers four tiers, each providing unique benefits for businesses. The levels are Innovation Partner, In...

Access control readers play a crucial role in access control systems by reading user credentials and verifying whether they have the authorisation to access a specific area. These readers can either be standalone devices mounted on walls or integrated into entrance turnstiles. As access control systems become more prevalent, organisations need to select the appropriate access control reader that meets their security requirements. COSEC ATOM RD100K The COSEC ATOM RD100K is an innovative acces...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announced it has been awarded a contract to supply the Kingdom of Bahrain with an end-to-end ePassport solution. HID’s solution will enable the Gulf nation to take a significant step in its identity journey, by moving from a machine-readable passport (MRP) to an electronic passport. The solution will be supported by HID’s chip operating system SOMA™ and HID Integrale™, a modular ID system for enrollment, personalis...

Absolute Software, the only provider of self-healing, intelligent security solutions, announces the continued expansion of the Absolute Application Resilience™ ecosystem with the company’s latest product release. Joint customers can now leverage Absolute’s patented Persistence® technology, and unbreakable device connection, to strengthen the health and resiliency of more than 70 mission-critical security and business tools - including eClinicalWorks, Forescout® SecureC...

Coalition, the world's first Active Insurance provider designed to prevent digital risk before it strikes, announces it will enter the excess cyber insurance market in the United Kingdom to help protect businesses with enhanced coverage. By adding additional capacity to the market in this way, Coalition will help more businesses get the coverage they need to protect themselves from digital risks. Coalition will extend its reach to provide full-follow form coverage and protection of up to &poun...

Johnson Controls has further strengthened its CEM Systems range of access control solutions with the launch of the intelligent DCM200 door control module. Designed to be highly secure and to directly interface with CEM Systems’ AC2000 access control software versions 10.2 or higher, the DCM200 is a two-door controller which is able to support a combination of up to four Wiegand or CEM Systems approved Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP v2) smart card readers. Access control system OS...

Matrix Comsec, a manufacturer of telecom and security solutions, successfully showcased its extensive range of security products and solutions at the recently concluded Securexpo East Africa 2023. The event provided an opportunity for Matrix to display its IP video surveillance solutions, Access control, and Time-Attendance systems, along with telecom solutions to the African and nearby markets. IP video surveillance solutions Matrix's IP video surveillance solutions garnered significant att...

ZeroEyes, creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation announced it was awarded a cooperative contract through NCPA (National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance), an OMNIA Partners company. Through the partnership, NCPA will provide public sector organisations with access to pre-negotiated, discounted contracts for ZeroEyes’ A.I. gun detection technology.  Cooperative purchasing agreement...

Sielox, an established industry pioneer in layered access control solutions, will be debuting several new product and business initiatives alongside their range of layered physical security solutions at ISC West 2023 in Las Vegas, NV. Visitors to Sielox booth #12109 will be amongst the first to discover an exclusive partnership poised to bring an extreme level of integrated system control and management to the physical security and building management markets. New integrated solution ISC West...

Vector Flow is setting new benchmarks in physical identity and access management (PIAM), threat intelligence and security intelligence with modern AI data-driven solutions that automate multiple access provisioning and management disciplines one a single platform. Vector Flow’s next generation PIAM automation provides insights and actionable intelligence with 100% accurate and reliable data by autonomously managing every identity over their entire lifecycle across large enterprise operat...

Paxton, the global security technology manufacturer has made an exciting update to their US sales team structure to provide a laser focused approach across the US. Paxton has formally appointed Erin Fujioka, Keith West, and Zachery Shatto as new Area Sales Managers to expand Paxton’s world class customer service, bringing security technology to more regions. This coincides with a rise in demand for their products and security systems across the country. Their goal is to streamline the sa...

The PSA Network (PSA), the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, announces the addition of i3 International (i3) to its lineup of technology partners. i3 transforms traditional CCTV systems into intelligent and integrated security, business analytics and insights based solutions driven by cutting-edge AI and cloud platforms. “We’re pleased to announce the addition of i3 International to the PSA offering,” said Matt Barnette, CEO of the PSA Netwo...

ProdataKey (PDK), the manufacturer of the cloud access control platform built for mobile, continues to grow its line of Red high-security access control hardware with the introduction of Red Aux 8.  Aux 8 is an input/output board designed to expand the footprint of PDK systems by conveniently extending support to auxiliary devices that require control and monitoring. Site-wide solution Door position sensors, motion sensors, alarm intrusion sensors, elevator controls, push buttons, and m...

HID, a pioneer in trusted identity and physical security solutions, and iPassport, a provider of solutions that enable organisations to implement digital identity technologies, recently signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on a new identity verification solution for the transportation industry. This solution will make its debut at the Passenger Terminal Expo 2023, from March 14-16, 2023, at HID Booth #1244. Need for swift identity verification  Navigating through the airp...

Viking Electronics Inc. introduces a new mobile app to give customers, distributors and installers easy access to Viking product information and downloads. The Viking app is available now to download free via the Apple App Store or Google Play. Viking app The Viking app offers an easy-to-use, on-the-go experience for customers. Whether on-site installing a product or need to talk with Viking customer service, use the app to get the info needed. Download and save product manuals, access the l...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings announced that it has released C•CURE IQ Security Client, a security operations solution encompassing a feature set designed for both access control and video surveillance to create a completely streamlined enterprise security system.  C•CURE IQ Security Client combines enterprise access control and video surveillance together in a single, intuitive interface. Release of C•CURE IQ C•CURE...

Gallagher is thrilled to announce that Adelaine Orpin, Director of Sales – West, has been recognised as part of the 2023 honouree list for the SIA Women in Security Forum Power 100 (SIA WISF Power 100). This initiative honors 100 women in the security industry each year who are role models for actively advancing diversity, inclusion, innovation, and leadership in the community. Adelaine's achievements Adelaine embodies the spirit of the SIA WISF Power 100 and has risen in the ranks fr...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Kim Loy and Brendan McFall as the 2023 recipients of the SIA Chair’s Award, an award presented annually and selected by SIA’s Board of Directors chair recognising SIA members’ diligent efforts in furthering the association’s mission and commitment to its future. SIA will present Loy and McFall with the award at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, which will be held March 28 during ISC West. Kim Loy, a sec...

Pimloc, an AI video privacy and analytics company, announces the launch of its CloudConnect feature to address the growing need for advanced redaction solutions in the enterprise video capture and analysis market.  The feature enables enterprises and partners that are using the Secure Redact APIs and SaaS product to connect their private cloud storage solutions directly to the service for automated bulk upload, video anonymisation and download of large-scale image and video files for compl...

People are living longer, and most of them want to do that living in the comfort of their own homes. This growing and growing older trend means that opportunities for sales of smart locks and other connected devices are also on the rise. Aging in the United States According to the Population Reference Bureau study on “Aging in the United States,”  “the number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to nearly double from 52 million in 2018 to 95 million by 2060.&rdquo...

Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology, has announced the following key promotions and changes to its executive leadership team. Sean Stinson Chief Growth Officer - Sean Stinson is promoted to the additional role of President. With this appointment, Stinson will assume the leadership of software and professional service offerings, including Blackline Vision custom analytics. He will continue to lead all revenue-generating activities, including sales, custo...

Corps Monitoring, a division of certified Social Enterprise, Corps Security, has partnered with a provider of home and business security systems, Texecom Monitor to provide clients with a one-stop solution for signaling.  Texecom Monitor  Texecom Monitor offers signalling to leading Alarm Receiving Centres and is part of Texecom’s suite of digital solutions specifically designed to help professional installers grow and optimise their business. Digital integration with the Cor...

Key figures from the cyber security industry will gather to address the Parliament to discuss the UK’s readiness to defend itself against the growing threat posed by ransomware. Cyber – The Next Threat The event, entitled Cyber – The Next Threat is organised by the Parliament Street think tank and chaired by former Business Minister - Dean Russell MP and will take place on 13th March 2023.  The expert panel includes cyber security veteran Nicko van Someren, CTO, of Abso...

Delinea, a provider of privileged access management (PAM) solutions for seamless security announced the close of its fiscal year, delivering annual recurring revenue (ARR) growth of over 25% year-over-year while growing recurring revenue to 85% of total revenue.  The company added over 1,300 new customers during 2022 as it extended PAM to provide authorisation for all identities across the modern, hybrid enterprise. New identity and name  A notable highlight of the year was rebrandi...

Vismo, established in 2012, will demonstrate the Vismo App and Secure Portal in action for the first time in Europe in Booth #C6 at “ASIS Europe 2023 - From Risk to Resilience”, Rotterdam, March 21st – 23rd, 2023. Utilising the latest technology, the Vismo App ensures employers have all the necessary information to quickly act when a travelling or remote working employee finds themselves in a situation that poses risks to their wellbeing or has caused injury to them.  In...

Paxton, the global brand of access control, video surveillance and intercom systems, has launched their new customer loyalty programme - Paxton Rewards. This is the first ever opportunity for installers in the US to earn rewards by participating in training, installing Paxton solutions, and completing activities or achievements. Paxton Rewards is now live in the Paxton Installer app. Download the app for free from the Apple App Store or on Android Google Play. Strong partner relationships Ga...