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HID, a pioneer in trusted identity solutions announced it has acquired Janam Technologies, a provider of handheld mobile computers and readers. The acquisition increases HID’s presence and relevance as a provider of smart credential issuance and reader solutions. “We welcome Janam to the HID family and look forward to leveraging their mobile reader technology to improve the event experience for millions of spectators around the world," said Björn Lidefelt, EVP and Head of HID,...

Asia Pacific subsidiary ICD Security Solutions has renamed to Convergint across the region, further reinforcing the company’s overall commitment to globalisation and unity. ICD was acquired by Convergint in 2013 and has since operated as a global team, aligning closely with Convergint while retaining its original name. Efficient services and solutions  As Convergint embraces continued global expansion, this official renaming signifies the unity between the APAC region and the rest o...

Corero Network Security, a specialist provider of real-time, high-performance, automatic Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Protection is proud to announce that Gigaclear, the UK’s rural, full fibre broadband provider, has selected Corero Network Security to deliver DDoS Protection as a Service, across its network, protecting customers from attacks and service downtime.  Founded in 2010, Gigaclear’s ultrafast broadband fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) network stretches across cen...

Access control software is an important component of building security systems, but deciding which one is best for users can be difficult. The following article will break down the various types and features of access control software so that users can make an informed decision about which one is best for them. What is access control software? Aratek would want to give users a quick introduction to access control software and how it works in physical access control applications. Access control...

The UK’s resilience to terrorism is to be stepped up, as the Government announces details for the Protect Duty to be known as ‘Martyn’s Law’ in tribute to Martyn Hett, who was killed alongside 21 others in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in 2017. Public safety Working closely with security partners, business and victims’ groups, including Figen Murray and the Martyn’s Law Campaign Team, and Survivors Against Terror, the new duty will require venues to...

As the UK hits another recession, more and more people are struggling to pay for food, heating, and water. According to Google trends, searches for ‘food banks near me’ have risen 7000% since last Christmas, and ‘help with heating’ searches have risen by 880%. People are struggling - but what does this mean for crime rates?  Rise in thefts Glenn Amato, Managing Director at ADT UK&I Subscriber, comments, “Recession and violent crime do not go han...

The Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) is delighted to be working in collaboration once again with the National Security Inspectorate (NSI) to deliver the fifth UK OSPAs Thought Leadership Summit on Thursday 23rd February 2023 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. The Thought Leadership Summit provides a unique platform for security providers and industry stakeholders to gather to discuss and debate topical issues affecting the UK security sector, taking the form of panel session...

Acronis, a global pioneer in cyber protection,  released its latest cyber threats and trends report for the second half of 2022. It found that phishing and the use of MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) fatigue attacks, an extremely effective method used in high-profile breaches, are on the rise. Conducted by the Acronis Cyber Protection Operation Centre, the report provides an in-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape including ransomware threats, phishing, malicious we...

Matrix has joined hands with their channel partner Onyx Electrotech, to participate in the SSSA Business Expo’22 organised by Saurashtra Security and Surveillance Association. In the two-day long event, Matrix will be putting forth its wide-ranging products and solutions in the domains of IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Time-Attendance alongside its set of established Telecom products.  IP Video Surveillance IP Video Surveillance has become the top priority of businesses...

With its establishment three decades ago, Matrix has been a growing name across Telecom and Security domains internationally. Matrix covers the entire communication and security needs of organisations ranging in all sizes with its extensive solution range in the domain of Telecom, Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Time-Attendance. Customer-centered technology-driven solutions Matrix focuses on providing customer-centered technology-driven solutions by providing world-class products indig...

Sweden-based AP&T supplies production solutions to manufacturers worldwide, including automation, presses, furnace systems, and tooling, for the manufacturing of press-hardened vehicle parts for the automotive industry. Car manufacturers are using lighter sheet materials, such as aluminium and thinner steel, to form robust parts for car body frames. When pressed, these lighter materials still produce a strong body frame meeting required safety standards without adding unnecessary weight to...

Immix, a global provider of software automation, integrated Ajax alarms into their software. The Ajax products are available for the IMMIX CS and GF platforms. "Our customers have expressed the need for increasingly modular and flexible solutions and we are committed to working with innovative companies that can do just that. Ajax Systems has a strong scope of solutions that extends our direct integrations with intruder detection and alarm systems," said Chris Brown, CEO of Immix. Ajax Transla...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management announced the opening of its new engineering hub in Krakow, Poland, the eighth new office Verkada has opened over the last two years.  “This new hub is a critical extension of our global team as we build cutting-edge hardware and software products that protect organisations' people and property,” said Martin Hunt, CTO of Verkada. “As our Poland-based team scales up, they will work on end-to-en...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, shared its top predictions for the physical security industry in 2023. Labour shortages drive demand In the Genetec 2022 State of Physical Security Report, 50% of respondents said their physical security team experienced human resource challenges last year. For 2023, security leaders are re-evaluating their technology stack seeking solutions that help streamline ta...

Videx has enhanced its leading door entry system, the VX2300, adding a desk mount concierge unit for small to medium-sized installations of the two-wire video system. CST2310 unit The CST2310 unit can be used for up to 200 apartments, offering both a handset and hands-free speech and a backlit touch control keypad along with a 3.5” LCD display with on-screen information relating to both entrances and apartments and the stage of a call when in progress. It can also be used to receive or...

IDEMIA, the pioneer in identity technologies announced the launch of its first service centre in Japan as a reflection of its commitment to supporting digital advancement in the country. Located in Kawasaki, the service centre can support millions of users and aims to partner with Japanese credit card issuers to deliver premier products and services for end users in Japan. This includes IDEMIA’s advanced card personalisation offerings such as F.CODE, recycled PVC cards, metal cards, and m...

Hakimo, a technology company dedicated to modernising physical security through its artificial intelligence (AI) software announced that its AI solution has completed operational tests and evaluation by National Safe Skies Alliance, Inc. (Safe Skies) at San Diego International Airport. Safe Skies’ evaluation report Safe Skies’ evaluation report, entitled SSDA—22-028 Hakimo Access Control Video Analytics – San Diego International Airport, was published in November 2022....

HID, the pioneer in trusted identity solutions, recently migrated HID Academy to a new platform and unveiled its improved learning center to provide a more engaging user experience to partners and customers. Through its team of subject matter experts and instructional designers, HID Academy is committed to providing an engaging, relevant, on-demand digital learning experience via the Docebo interface that enables HID partners and customers to gain knowledge and expertise on the HID product port...

Traka, the industry pioneer in intelligent asset management systems, has integrated with Paxton’s Net2 software to enable users to operate from one access control platform to maintain critical key and equipment management. Data integrity, single credential The seamless integration with Net2 ensures complete data integrity with Traka, allowing users to benefit from improved security and drive improvement. This includes sending personnel, credential, and access level updates to the Traka s...

Skills for Security, the UK’s Fire and Security Apprenticeship provider, has maintained its OFSTED Good Provider status after a 500% growth in just three years. Under the new leadership team introduced in August 2019, the organisation has increased its apprenticeship provision from 100 live apprentices in one location to over 500 enrolled across the UK, from Scotland to Cornwall. High-quality accessible training As part of its strategy to be a national provider that delivers high-qualit...

HID, a pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces it is—for the third consecutive time—the smart ticket producer of FIFA World Cup, one of the largest and most popular sporting events in the world. This year, HID is also providing a fully custom solution for outer-perimeter access control and all exit gates to ensure a smooth exit and facilitate emergency evacuations. Featuring eight stadiums spread across five Qatari cities, the Middle Eastern country expects more than 1.2 mi...

An investigation by the National Audit Office (NAO) has uncovered that 30 per cent of applications used by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) are unsupported, having been developed with outdated software, increasing their security risk. The report revealed that Defra, the government department overseeing environmental protection, food production, and rural communities, use an estimated 1,962 different applications with 30 per cent not supported by their supplier in...

Alcatraz AI, a pioneer in autonomous access control solutions, announces a series of new enhancements to its flagship product the Rock™. Now including features like Admin Portal Single Sign On (SSO) and Profile Expiration, Alcatraz AI delivers critical controls for organisations to easily manage employee access while complying with industry privacy and security regulations. Facial authentication solution The Rock by Alcatraz AI is a simple, secure, and trusted facial authentication solu...

Camden Door Controls is pleased to bring to market its new CM-SR Series standalone 2-channel wireless relay receiver and encrypted fobs. CM-SRX2 relay receivers support up to 30 transmitters. IP65 weather-resistant, they feature rugged construction with a built-in antenna for mounting both outdoors and indoors. The two Form C contacts are rated 1 A @30 VDC. CM-WTX2 ultra compact fobs are 868 Mhz. transmitters with high security rolling code, with 19 trillion combinations. CM-SRFM2 system kit...

Pioneer in the development of auto-ID and labelling solutions, SATO France has announced it will transition from vellum to recycled paper labels, which are made up of 100% FSC recycled fibre content, across its manufacturing operations in response to customer demand for more ecologically friendly consumables. Vellum paper labels Vellum paper labels have been standard up until now. However, recycled labels are produced with lower rates of water, natural resources and energy usage in comparison...

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc, the cybersecurity solutions company focused on cyber strategy and risk, has announced the integration of Arc, its real-time credential checking service, with one of the industry’s most well-established secure password vaults, Sticky Password. Arc is a dark web monitoring solution that provides a continuous method of checking if credential pairs, stored by a user in the Sticky Password vault, are an identical match to credentials being distributed on dark marke...

The new range of ANPR cameras completes the TruVision lineup with solutions to facilitate the management of vehicles. The S series ANPR cameras allow users to monitor or manage vehicle access on a site. The cameras can monitor and capture vehicles entering the premises or manage parking access for vehicles based on their licence plate. Wiegand interface The onboard relay outputs can be used to grant or deny access to a vehicle based on its licence plate. The Wiegand interface allows users...

Senstar, a provider of sensing and information management solutions for the protection of critical infrastructure, is pleased to announce its European expansion with the appointment of Gabriel Furtado as Regional Sales Manager position covering Spain, Portugal, and Italy. "Gabriel has helped Senstar develop various markets in North and South America,” said Alain Grinbaum, Senior Sales Director. “I am confident he will be successful in this new role. Gabriel's qualifications of being...

SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control and operating system solutions that provide a keyless experience has created and filled two important new roles: Director of Channel Programs and Director of Industry Sectors Engagement.  Portfolio enrichment and expansion “The SALTO North America Director of Channel Programs and the Director of Industry Sectors Engagement will be instrumental in leading our efforts to expand and enrich the channel as well as position SALTO...

Alarm.com announces Smart Arming, a new feature that intelligently auto-arms and disarms Alarm.com powered home security systems based on user activity. The first-to-market feature, which was named a CES® 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree, goes beyond scheduled arming and disarming to intelligently adapt to daily routines. Smart Arming is quick and intuitive to set up; users choose the time of day they typically want their system armed at night (e.g., after 11 p.m.) and disarmed in the morning...