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Package delivery smart lock provider BoxLock secures $4.5 million funding round

Smart lock technology provider BoxLock announced it has secured $4.5 million in equity funding. Launched in 2017, the Atlanta-based company’s technology uses barcode scanning to secure unattended deliveries to residences and businesses. Proprietary barcode technology BoxLock’s smart padlock unlocks when out-for-delivery packages are scanned with their proprietary barcode technology. The company’s inventory, access, and security solutions integrate into existing systems t...

AES Corporation announces attaining 2019 strategic and financial goals by accelerating towards a greener energy future

The AES Corporation has announced reporting financial results for the year ended December 31, 2019. "In 2019, we achieved our strategic and financial goals, laying the foundation for strong growth in the coming decade," said Andrés Gluski, AES Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Innovative green energy solutions Gluski adds, "We are leading the global energy transition by completing 2.2 GW of new projects, adding 2.8 GW to our backlog, and expanding our LNG infrastr...

Namib Property Patrols using SmartTask to deliver cost-effective, high-quality security services

Namib Property Patrols Ltd, the Oxfordshire-based security and protection company, is using employee scheduling and mobile workforce management software SmartTask to streamline operational processes, saving both time and money. The company is using the software for proof of attendance and guard monitoring across its mobile patrol and alarm response operations, which has helped reduce in administration by more than 15-hours a month, while enhancing service delivery to customers. Credible and tra...

Paxton announces releasing Paxton 10 access control and video intercom system at ISC West 2020

Paxton, the global brand of electronic IP access control and video intercom systems, announced that its upcoming release, Paxton10, will be unveiled at ISC West, March 18-20, 2020 taking place at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Paxton10 combines access control and video management onto a single platform. Dealers can be the first in the U.S. to see this simple and innovative system at booth #16059. Paxton10 took the UK by storm last year, with one dealer saying, “I'll most...

ACOEM releases RT-300, the ecosystem of Augmented Mechanic 4.0 that combines machine diagnostics with cloud-based platform

ACOEM has announced the release of RT-300, the new ecosystem of Augmented Mechanic. The company is developing maintenance digitalisation solutions to help companies better manage the maintenance of their production tools. ACOEM understands the need of companies to take control of their machinery and be able to quickly share reliable information with relevant team members with the aim of making the right decision at the right time. Until now, numerous diagnostic tools and sensors are available t...

ESA announces Resideo Technologies as its exclusive 2020 Diamond Level Partner

Smart home solutions manufacturer, Resideo has stepped up as the exclusive Diamond Level Partner with the Electronic Security Association (ESA) in 2020 to support the association’s mission of providing resources, advocacy, connections and education for professionals in the electronic security and life safety space. As the industry’s largest and longest-standing association, ESA represents the voice of the professionally installed channel, with its membership serving more than 70% of...

Matrix to showcase IP cameras, NVRX, access controllers and IP desk phones at INDIA ELECTRONICS EXPO & INDIASOFT 2020

Matrix, global manufacturer and pioneer in Telecom and Security solutions, is participating at INDIA ELECTRONICS EXPO & INDIASOFT, Hyderabad, India, from 3rd to 4th March 2020. They will be exhibiting their state-of-the-art video surveillance solutions, people mobility management and telecom solutions at the event. 5MP IP Cameras Matrix will be showcasing their latest 5MP IP Cameras as well at the event. Matrix’s next-gen range of IP Cameras deliver exceptional quality images, and th...

HID Global announces passwordless FIDO2 authentication extension throughout the workplace at RSA 2020

HID Global, a globally renowned provider of trusted identity solutions, has announced that it will support the industry’s passworldless authentication initiative at RSA 2020 by demonstrating converged access solutions that extend zero trust security and FIDO2 authentication across the workplace in the physical and digital worlds. The company’s solutions, including smart cards, an expanded USB key family and an updated cloud-based credential management service, are among the first to...

HID Global honoured as a Microsoft Security 20/20 partner awards finalist in Identity Trailblaser category

HID Global, a worldwide renowned provider of trusted identity solutions, has announced that it has been named a finalist in the Microsoft Security 20/20 program’s Identity Trailblaser category. The company was honoured among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation, integration, and customer implementation with Microsoft technology.  Recognised for FIDO2 security keys solution “Being named an award finalist recognises our work with Mi...

Cloud & Cyber Security Expo rebranded to Cyber Security World Asia for its 5th edition in Singapore

Cloud & Cyber Security Expo, globally renowned cyber security event in the Asia Pacific market, has announced the event's rebranding to Cyber Security World Asia, in conjunction with its 5th Edition happening from 14 - 15 October, 2020 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. This initiative solidifies their position in the cyber security event industry by encompassing the larger scope of what cyber security entails in the digital transformation journey. Cyber Security World Asia 2020 Event Manage...

Mayflex distributes Hikvision products to increase the availability of products and expand customer base

Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and electronic security solutions distributor, is now actively distributing the Hikvision product portfolio, following the initial announcement of the new partnership, back in December 2019. The team of security specialists at Mayflex will place a particular focus on the IP solutions available. Hikvision is a provider of security products and solutions. Featuring an extensive and highly skilled R&D workforce, Hikvision manufactures a full suit...

SALTO Systems to showcase electronic locks & access control management solutions at ISC West 2020

SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, will showcase the latest in technologically-advanced electronic locks and access control management – including a new line of residential smart lock solutions–at ISC West this March in Las Vegas. “SALTO is always excited to share the latest electronic access control innovations with our peers in the security industry at ISC West. We have some great products to highlight this year including residential smart...

Matrix Comsec to showcase COSEC range of access control solutions at Sicur 2020 in Madrid, Spain

Matrix Comsec has announced that it will be attending the International Security, Safety and Fire Exhibition in Spain - Sicur. The exhibition will commence from 25th of February 2020 and last for 3 days up till February 28, 2020, and is organised by the IFEMA held at Feria de Madrid in Madrid, Spain. Matrix is all set to participate in the event to evince the ability of its products and solutions. Designed to meet the complete security requirements of any organisation, the products are of par e...

Door and Hardware Federation (DHF) reflects upon 2019 as one of its most successful years

Tamworth-based trade association, the Door and Hardware Federation (DHF), is reflecting on what has been one of its most successful years to date. In 2015, the pro-active federation had under 300 members on its books, but just alone in the past five years that number has seen considerable growth across every area of the organisation with more than 500 members. It remains the oldest trade association in the industry, and the ‘go to’ body for technical knowledge, information, advice, a...

Johnson Controls announces hiring Phil Clement as the new Chief Marketing Officer for global activities

Johnson Controls has announced that it has appointed Phil Clement as the company’s chief marketing officer responsible for all global activities related to conceptualising and implementing market strategy and demand generation, including achieving marketing targets through in-depth market development, research and planning. Market strategy expert Clement most recently served as global chief marketing and communications officer for Aon. As Aon’s first ever global CMO, Clement was re...

Boon Edam Inc. to unveil new Compact Turnstile and exhibit integrated solutions at ISC West 2020

Boon Edam Inc., a globally renowned security entrances and architectural revolving doors provider, has announced that they are introducing a new optical turnstile, the Speedlane Compact, in a world premiere, in booth #8037 at the ISC West exhibition in Las Vegas on March 18-20, 2020. ISC West is the international largest security event in North America bringing together close to 30,000 participants for networking, education and discovery of new technology. In addition to showcasing this newest...

APE discusses the importance of a security assessment for organisations of any size

Security assessments are a crucial procedure for any organisation, regardless of size or current security measures. This helpful guide to security assessments will explain what they are, what is assessed, by who, and why they are important to any sized organisation.  What is a security assessment? Security assessments are very self-explanatory; they are assessments of an organisation’s security, considering potential risks and current vulnerabilities. From schools, offices, and hos...

ASSA ABLOY announces acquiring UK-based biometric access control solutions firm, Biosite Systems

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Biosite Systems, a globally renowned solutions provider of biometric access control to the UK construction industry. "I am very pleased to welcome Biosite and their employees into the ASSA ABLOY Group. Biosite is a strategic technological addition to the ASSA ABLOY Group. The company will reinforce our current offering within solutions for access control and will provide complementary growth opportunities,” says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. Biome...

ADT announces acquiring commercial security and fire systems firm, Alliant Integrators

ADT continues growing its geographic footprint and strengthening its capacity to serve mid-market, national and large-scale commercial customers with the announcement that it has purchased Alliant Integrators, based in Louisville, KY. Security and fire safety experts Established in 2006 by Beverly and Jim Bozarth, Alliant Integrators, Inc., is a provider of commercial fire alarm detection, installation, inspection and maintenance services in the Kentucky and Southern Indiana region. The follo...

Super Micro Computer, Inc. announces financial results for the second quarter fiscal year 2020

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro), a globally renowned company in high-performance, high-efficiency server, storage technology and green computing, has announced financial results for its fiscal second quarter ended December 31, 2019. Fiscal second quarter highlights include: Net sales of US$ 870.9 million versus US$ 799.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020 and US$ 931.5 million in the same quarter of last year. GAAP gross margin of 15.9% versus 16.4% in the first quarte...

Check Point unveils R80 unified security management as a cloud service to cut security operations time by 60%

Check Point has announced that its R80 unified security software is now available as a cloud service. This gives customers the quickest route to deploying Check Point’s unified security management solution across their entire network fabric from their web browser, with no deployment time needed, and no need for ongoing maintenance or manual updates. R80 Security MaaS solution The new R80 Security Management-as-a-Service (MaaS) solution extends Check Point’s Fast Track Network Secur...

Pulse Secure survey reveals 72% of organisations plan to implement Zero Trust Capabilities in 2020

As 72% of organisations plan to implement Zero Trust capabilities in 2020 to mitigate growing cyber risk, nearly half (47%) of cyber security professionals lack confidence applying a Zero Trust model to their Secure Access architecture, according to the 2020 Zero Trust Progress Report released by Cybersecurity Insiders and Pulse Secure, globally renowned provider of software-defined Secure Access solutions. 2020 Zero Trust Progress report The 2020 Zero Trust Progress report surveyed more than...

Viking Electronics announces release of its 2020 Product Catalogue featuring numerous new innovations

Viking Electronics Inc. has announced the release of its brand new 2020 Product catalogueue. The catalogueue features many new innovations, as well as Viking’s core products – such as emergency phones, door entry systems, paging amplifiers, mass notification systems, hot line phones, and more. The catalogue is a comprehensive “go-to” resource - offering countless ideas and custom solutions for “Access Control” to “Zone Paging” and everything in bet...

Tavcom Training and SSAIB initiate the Mains Compliance Course as part of their partnership to benefit the UK security industry

Tavcom Training - a world renowned provider of accredited security systems training courses and part of the Linx International Group – has announced a partnership with the Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB). Tavcom will provide registered firms of the professional certification body with access to technical security training, as part of a long-term initiative to raise standards throughout the UK security industry. The first joint activity is a BTEC Level 3 Certificate in...

Nexkey appoints Amit Rele Vice President of Product to drive innovation in mobile access control

Nexkey, an end-to-end provider of mobile access control solutions, has appointed technology veteran Amit Rele as VP of Product to lead product management and product marketing. The appointment, announced at Upfront Summit, follows Nexkey’s $6 million Series A funding round led last year by Upfront Ventures.  Nexkey access management  Before joining Nexkey, Rele worked across the spectrum of consumer and enterprise technology companies, from startups to Fortune 500 companies lik...

Pulse Secure appoints Alex Thurber as Chief Revenue Officer to accelerate global sales execution

Pulse Secure, globally renowned provider of software-defined Secure Access solutions, has announced that Alex Thurber is joining the executive team as Chief Revenue Officer, where he will be responsible for global sales strategy, management and team development. “We are committed to providing the easiest, most effective solutions for enterprises to secure access to applications and data across their hybrid IT environments,” said Sudhakar Ramakrishna, CEO of Pulse Secure. Zero Trust...

TE Connectivity honoured with annual recognition as Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality for fourth consecutive year

TE Connectivity, a renowned provider of connectivity solutions and sensors, has maintained its place for the fourth year in a row among a growing number of employers to be named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality in the United States.    Corporate Equality Index (CEI) By adopting policies ensuring antidiscrimination, equal medical benefits, internal training and education and more, TE earned a perfect 100 percent ranking on the Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmar...

ETSI's Industry Specification Group on Securing Artificial Intelligence announces appointing new Chair and Vice Chairs

ETSI's new Industry Specification Group on Securing Artificial Intelligence (ISG SAI) announced that they met recently for their second meeting and appointed Alex Leadbeater (BT) as the Industry Specification Group’s new Chair. Dr. Kate Reed (NCSC) was appointed as First Vice Chair and Tieyan Li (Huawei) was appointed as Second Vice Chair. The second meeting of the ISG SAI, after the launch of the group in October 2019, was also the place to discuss work priorities and future scope of act...

ATG Access and Bespoke launch new website to assist international expansion ambitions

Preston digital agency, Bespoke has launched a new website for ATG Access to help the Haydock-headquartered security solutions company to significantly grow its international sales. Established 1989, ATG Access is now part of HS Security group of companies, specialising in highly advanced temporary and permanent physical security solutions in both urban and industrial environments, mainly aimed at tackling threats posed by international terrorism. Tackling threats posed by international terror...

Convergence India 2020 expo to witness the ‘Next Level’ in innovations in digital technologies

Building upon the success of previous editions, India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) and Exhibitions India Group are set to return with the 28th edition of Convergence India Expo, co-located with the Internet of Things India Expo, EmbeddedTech India Expo and Mobile India Expo. This year also marks the launch of the much-awaited Fintech India Expo, as well as the Gamethon Expo. Convergence India 2020 Expo Convergence India 2020 Expo is an international platform for overseas and Indian exhi...