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Interface Systems shares best practices with retailers for cybersecurity month

As retailers integrate their digital and physical shopping experiences to future-proof their business models, it’s never been more important to be aware of the cybersecurity vulnerabilities that can be created by digital transformation. As cybersecurity awareness month becomes a focus of discussion in October, Interface Systems, a managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises, shares...

VdS: EMC tests now also available up to 6 GHz

Industry 4.0, digital facility management, distributed systems, IoT – radio frequency band usage is constantly increasing. These demands are, for example, being met by allocating ever higher transmission frequencies. Mobile radio standard 5G or technical building equipment such as WLAN already communicates well above the 2.7 Gigahertz limit specified for EMC interference immunity tests in the “product family standard” for alarm systems EN 50130-4. Service portfolio An adapta...

TDSi achieves Cyber Essentials Plus Certification to further boost its cybersecurity credentials

TDSi announces it has achieved Cyber Essentials Plus Certification following its initial Cyber Essentials certification back in June. Cyber Essentials Plus further demonstrates the company’s dedication to fully securing its operations, as well as its products and services, with a hands-on technical verification by an independent assessor, following an earlier self-assessment. Backed by the UK Government through the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Cyber Essentials helps any size or...

Chubb attends Asia’s biggest Data Centre Expo for the first time in 2 years

Chubb Fire and Security, one of the life safety service providers will be attending Data Centre World Asia in October 2022. The award-winning event connects business leaders with experts like Chubb, to share their innovative solutions and best practices in protecting data centres across the world, and the people who work in them. After two years of lockdowns due to COVID-19, the fire and security company will meet with customers and technologies partners for the first time. Bespoke, purposeful...

Guidepost Solutions announces the creation of ‘Centres of Excellence’ across the Security and Technology Consulting Division

Guidepost Solutions, a pioneer in domestic and international investigations, compliance solutions, monitoring, and security and technology consulting, announces the creation of ‘Centres of Excellence’ across the Security and Technology Consulting Division. The deployment of these ‘Centres of Excellence’ will enable an experienced global team to utilise resources and execute projects, regardless of geographic region. Technology consulting services In conjunction, Guidep...

Idesco ID mobile access solutions make access control and access credential management much easier

Door access with mobile phone is constantly increasing. Mobile phone is excellent for carrying digital access rights – secure, convenient and available to everyone. Mobile credential is transferred from phone to reader using the phone’s Bluetooth connection. The connection between the reader and phone is protected by secure encryption – the same as mobile payments are using. Mobile access by phone also enables using the phone’s own security locking, such as fingerprint,...

OutSystems and UiPath announce intelligent automation partnership to help customers improve productivity

OutSystems, a pioneer in high-performance application development, and UiPath, an enterprise automation software company, announces a partnership to combine the power of the UiPath Business Automation Platform with OutSystems high-performance low-code. Together, they will enable customers to securely and intelligently automate core business processes and applications, while saving time, improving efficiency, and delivering transformational app experiences. The partnership integrates solutions a...

The Banks Foundation (TBF) secures stake in Skills for Security

The British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) wholly owned subsidiary, Skills for Security, has sold part of its share equity to The Banks Foundation (TBF). With a 49.9% share in Skills for Security, TBF will allocate its generated income to activities centered around young entrepreneurs encouraging and advancing their careers, training, salaries, and seed-fund start-ups. IoT and Security TBF was set up by Entrepreneur and Founder of CSL Group, Simon Banks, a long-standing advocate...

Danfoss Drives appoints Sheila Lenss as new Americas leader

Danfoss is pleased to announce that Sheila Lenss has joined as Vice President, Head of its Americas Drives business. Lenss, who began her new role on 12th September 2022, replaces Ian Barrie, who is retiring after 28 years at Danfoss. She brings more than 20 years of executive business leadership to the role.  “Danfoss Drives is a significant player in the market and I appreciate all that our Americas team has done to get us to this point,” said Ian Barrie, adding “We are...

Nice completes transformation of Nortek Control

Nice, a global manufacturer of smart home, security, and building automation solutions announced the completed transition from Nortek Control to Nice North America.  This milestone strengthens the Nice global brand and solidifies its position as a powerhouse in North America. Partners, including dealers, integrators, builders, and distributors, will benefit from its broad portfolio of residential, commercial, and industrial solutions, deeper partner programmes, and expanded training a...

SALTO and Zaplox unlock the digital guest experience at the Independent Hotel Show London 2022

SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, and Zaplox, a market innovator of the mobile guest journey and mobile key services for the global hotel market, have teamed up on adjacent booths at the Independent Hotel Show London on October 4-5, 2022. Independent hoteliers seeking a smoother, more convenient handling of guest check-in and hotel keys for more effective hotel operations can experience the combined mobile solution live on stands 1519 and 1518. Digital hotel...

Cohesity announces the appointment of Mark Molyneux as CTO for Cohesity in Europe, the Middle East and Africa

Cohesity, a pioneer in next-gen data management, announces the appointment of Mark Molyneux as CTO for Cohesity in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Mark Molyneux will play a key role in advising customers, prospects, and partners on how next-gen data management can help them manage, protect, secure, and derive value from their data - their most critical digital asset. Critical digital asset In his new role as EMEA CTO, Mark Molyneux will work hand-in-hand with a variety of partners...

Neustar Security Services expands partner network in EMEA

Neustar Security Services, a provider of cloud-oriented security services that enable global businesses to thrive online, has expanded its partner ecosystem across key technology hubs in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa region. The company’s new partners include CyberArm in Lebanon; Infinity IT in the Netherlands; Arcane BT in Turkey; Caretower, an Integrity 360 Company, in the UK; and K-Tel in Germany. Partner expansion The partner expansion is the late...

Teledyne FLIR releases new whitepaper on 'The proliferation of precision fires'

In a new whitepaper, Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated explores the critical importance of precision fires to address capability gaps on the battlefield and engage a new generation of enemy threats. The whitepaper also examines game-changing Laser Target Designator (LTD) technology employed by Group 1 small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) that can resolve operating constraints, speed decision-making, and boost the mission success of precision strikes.  The...

Security Essen convinced as the trade fair of the security industry

"Secure your business" – Security Essen more than lived up to the motto as a major trade fair for the civil security industry. Over four days, 383 exhibitors from 36 countries presented their protection and security innovations for companies, institutions, and private buildings to the trade public, a third of whom came from abroad, at Messe Essen. Presentations and discussions  "After a forced break due to the pandemic, the security industry was thrilled finally being able to meet...

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (SSNC) launches Blue Prism Desktop to optimise desktop process management

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (SSNC) has announced the launch of SS&C Blue Prism Desktop (‘Blue Prism Desktop’), a desktop automation solution. Blue Prism Desktop helps guard against operational vulnerabilities resulting from human interaction, including governance and security risks. Blue Prism Desktop The Blue Prism Desktop platform helps users to: Reduce desktop processing risks, including human interactions, such as log-ins, task initiation, and user-specific app...

Reliance High-Tech is celebrating 30 years of membership of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA)

Reliance High-Tech, the independent security technology integrator, is celebrating 30 years of membership of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA). During this time Reliance High-Tech has been able to help shape the direction of the security industry by sharing its knowledge with other members and playing an active role in a number of special interest groups. Since it was formed in 1967, the BSIA has firmly established itself as the voice of the professional security industry, while...

Allurity acquires Aiuken Cybersecurity to create European cybersecurity leader

Allurity has acquired Spanish multinational - Aiuken Cybersecurity, as an important step in its journey to becoming Europe's cybersecurity provider. Aiuken brings an entire SOC platform spanning three continents, as well as its Cloud Security and SOC-as-a-Service platforms. Aiuken Cybersecurity was founded in 2012 by former Telefónica executive - Juan Miguel Velasco, who is currently the CEO and will continue to lead the company following this transaction. The company has achieved impres...

Matrix to bring forth its range of enterprise-grade security solutions at Smart Security Expo 2022, Malaysia

Matrix, a Telecom and Security solutions manufacturer, looks forward to presenting its security range at Smart Security Expo 2022. Taking place from 27th - 29th September, this event is focused on innovative solutions across the security domain and more. It will be held at Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Communication and security solutions  Established in 1991, Matrix offers a comprehensive range of solutions for Video Sur...

ADI launches new mobile app in UK

ADI Global Distribution, a global distributor of security, AV and low-voltage products, announced the release of a new mobile app to provide UK customers with a fast and easy way to shop ADI from a mobile device. Installers and trade professionals can use the app to search for products, build job lists, check pricing and availability, place orders, track deliveries and manage their ADI account on the go. The ADI app The ADI app offers a modern design and advanced features providing easy acces...

Messe Essen announces civil protection and defence the main focus of Security Essen 2022 event

Security Essen, the trade fair for civil security is expanding its range of products and services. It was announced at Messe Essen that the topics of civil protection and civil defence will be added as a new focus from 2024. The background to this is the current situation in politics, the environment and society and the resulting necessities. "At Security Essen, we not only depict the latest developments, but also integrate upcoming significant concerns of society with foresight," explains Oliv...

42Crunch strengthens shift-left for API security with API scan from Inside IDE

42Crunch, the Developer First API Security platform company, announced at ASC the availability of the platform’s API Scan service inside the leading IDEs for developers. With over 500,000 developers already using 42Crunch, this addition to the platform means enterprises can further strengthen their shifting of API security as far left as possible into development workflows. DevSecOps approach The 42Crunch API Scan is designed to help enterprises develop secure APIs faster The 42Crunch...

GlobalPlatform to participate in IoT security certification seminar featuring Amazon, Arm and Microsoft to take place in Barcelona

GlobalPlatform, the standard for secure digital devices and services, will host a Security Evaluation Standard for IoT Platforms (SESIP) methodology seminar in Barcelona on October 19. The full-day seminar explores how the methodology is positioned in the context of European regulations and offers an optimised approach for evaluating the security of connected products that meet the specific compliance, security, privacy, and scalability challenges of the evolving IoT ecosystem. IoT r...

Cohesity research reveals that a reliance on legacy technology is undermining how UK organisations respond to ransomware

New global research commissioned by Cohesity, a pioneer in next-gen data management, reveals that half of the respondents in the United Kingdom say their company depends on outdated, legacy backup and recovery infrastructure to manage and protect their data. In some cases, this technology is more than 20 years old and was designed long before the current multi-cloud era and an onslaught of sophisticated cyberattacks plaguing enterprises globally.  Cyber attack efficiency ...

Enveil announces the continuation and advancement of its contract to support the HSA programme

Enveil, the pioneering Privacy Enhancing Technology company protecting Data in Use, announces the continuation and advancement of its contract to support the Hybrid Space Architecture (HSA) programme. Led by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), the programme is tasked with designing and building a network that integrates commercial and government space assets in order to provide global, secure internet connectivity across multiple domains for commercial, civil, and military users, including inter...

ASSA ABLOY Academy introduces new learning experience platform that is clearly in a class of its own

ASSA ABLOY, the pioneer in-access solutions unveils a newly redesigned and easier-to-use Learning Experience Platform (LXP) for ASSA ABLOY Academy, the company’s e-learning and in-person training system.  ASSA ABLOY Academy LXP The ASSA ABLOY Academy LXP is designed to educate door and hardware professionals about proper installation techniques, how to identify common issues, maintaining code compliance, and the latest product innovations to help enhance building safety, security, c...

Camden launches its new ‘5 Things You Need To Know' promotional video

Camden Door Controls is supporting the launch of its innovative CX-EPD1289L preload strike with a new ‘5 Things You Need To Know' promotional video. This latest video in the successful “5 Things You Need To Know” series succinctly explains preload and demonstrates how the 1289L strike works with preload in contrast to how other competitive RIM strikes fail. Highlights and benefits  The objective of Camden’s “5 Things” videos is to give viewers an insid...

Matrix to showcase its range of enterprise-grade security and telecom solutions customised for various industry verticals at the Matrix Partner Connect, Nashik

Established in 1991, Matrix is a pioneer in Security and Telecom solutions for modern organisations. Matrix offers a comprehensive range of solutions for IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom applications. The solutions are designed to meet the communication and security requirements of large enterprises, SMEs, and SMBs. As a technology-driven and customer-focused organisation, Matrix invests in manufacturing world-class products that are researched, designed, and...

XONA partners with Nozomi Networks to help operators of critical infrastructure accelerate digital transformation

XONA, the frictionless user access platform purpose-built for critical infrastructure, and Nozomi Networks, the pioneer in OT & IoT security, announces a partnership to help operators of critical infrastructure accelerate digital transformation with enhanced security and Zero Trust principles. By integrating their technologies, XONA and Nozomi Networks give organisations advanced tools to remotely manage the security of operational technology and industrial control systems from anywhere, an...

Invicti Security releases a new white paper with ESG on security testing for faster development

Invicti Security, an application security pioneer for over 15 years, releases a new white paper: ‘Automated Application Security Testing for Faster Development,’ from independent industry analyst firm Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG). The report covers how Invicti customers are cost-effectively incorporating security into their development processes to secure their applications. Organisations have been challenged in adapting their application security strategies and solutions as they...