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barox high performance ‘switches made for video’ now available through Amstergi

barox Kommunikation AG, the global manufacturer of professional standard managed and unmanaged switches, PoE media converters and IP extenders, has announced a new partnership with pioneering Middle East video surveillance, access control and structured cabling distributor, Amstergi. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Dubai, Amstergi is an end-to-end supply chain distributor offering security integrators in the UAE and Qatar, a single source of supply, stocking a wide range of the most pr...

Siemens selected for multi-phase decarbonisation programme at HEINEKEN production sites

HEINEKEN, the world's most international brewer, has selected Siemens as a partner for its global Net Zero Production roadmap. It is part of HEINEKEN’s ambitions to reach net zero in Scopes 1 and 2 across all production sites by 2030. Decarbonisation programme Siemens and HEINEKEN will work together on a long-term decarbonisation programme, which will see Siemens implementing solutions and services from its Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, to reduce energy usage at more than 15 HEINEKEN be...

Genetec to showcase the latest version of Security Center and cloud-ready physical security solutions at Intersec 2024

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, will demonstrate the latest version of its flagship unified security platform, Security Center, as well as a range of cloud-ready solutions at Intersec 2024.   Taking place from 16 – 18 January, Intersec 2024 delegates can experience live demonstrations of the latest physical security products, and gain insights on Genetec's advanced technologies that ar...

SIA names Renee Thompson as Chair of Environmental, Social and Governance Advisory Board

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Renee Thompson – Director of Global Sustainability and Environmental Compliance at Wesco International as the first-ever Chair of SIA’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Advisory Board. Renee's experience Thompson has led the global Sustainability and Environmental Compliance team at Wesco since 2020, helping evolve the company’s approach to compliance, sustainable practices, and corporate citizenship. Since joining...

Boon Edam celebrates new HQ building with visit from King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands

Boon Edam Inc., a world-pioneering manufacturer of secured entry solutions, welcomed His Majesty, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, for the inauguration of the new Royal Boon Edam International B.V. building in the Dutch city of Edam. The King’s visit included the inaugural ceremony as well as a full tour of the facility and a reception at the family-owned company’s new Experience Centre. Innovation and sustainability The official opening day was filled with excitemen...

VIVOTEK is top IP surveillance provider & Taiwan global brand

VIVOTEK (3454TW), the global IP surveillance solution provider, has been selected as the Best Taiwan Global Brands and consistently earned market recognition. The three development engines of operational excellence, comprehensive brand management, and active promotion of sustainable actions have elevated the brand above competition to display outstanding brand value. Best Taiwan Global Brands Best Taiwan Global Brands is organised by the Industrial Development Bureau, MOEA, and valuation is c...

Allied Universal earns prestigious award for its training and development programmes

Allied Universal®, the world’s renowned security and facility services company, has earned the 2024 Training APEX Award from Training magazine in recognition of its best-in-class employee training and development programmes. Training APEX Awards programme The Training APEX Awards programme ranks companies by assessing a range of qualitative and quantitative factors, including financial investment in employee development, scope of development programmes, how closely development effort...

Arrow Electronics’ ArrowSphere supports the move to XaaS with new cloud sustainability, cost optimisation and security dashboards

Global technology provider Arrow Electronics introduced a series of significant updates to its cloud management platform ArrowSphere to help ease multi-cloud and hybrid cloud monitoring. The updates are focused on three key pillars of cloud business excellence: sustainability (GreenOps), cost optimisation (FinOps), and security (SecOps). Cloud assessment & management “As the market dynamics shift to everything-as-a-service, Arrow is launching new cloud assessment and management...

DHS releases physical security performance goals for faith-based communities

Building on longstanding efforts and redoubling work to support faith-based communities in response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), released new resources to help houses of worship and other faith-based organisations enhance their security. These Physical Security Performance Goals–modelled after the successful Cybersecurity Performance Goals–are a collection o...

MSite appoints new directors to fulfil construction workforce transformation ambitions

Market-pioneering provider of workforce management and access control solutions, MSite has appointed two new strategic partnership directors to lead the company’s mission to work collaboratively with the industry and make construction safer and more productive. MSite’s drive With more than 55 years of combined experience in technology and systems development for some of the largest UK-built environment organisations, Martin Ward and Dominic Howkins share MSite’s drive to bett...

Genetec State of Physical Security Report reveals physical security market is rapidly embracing cloud and hybrid solutions

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions shared the results of its 2024 State of Physical Security report. Based on insights from over 5,500 physical security pioneers worldwide (including end users and channel partners), the report looks at the security strategies organisations are putting in place to effectively navigate the realities of a changing industry. Cloud adoption is picking up speed The adoption of clou...

Mayflex achieves the EcoVadis silver medal

Mayflex, the distributor of converged IP solutions, has been awarded the silver medal by EcoVadis.  Assessment criteria EcoVadis is a globally recognised assessment platform that rates businesses' sustainability based on four key categories: environmental impact, labour, human rights standards, ethics, and procurement practices. To date, EcoVadis has rated over 75,000 trading partners worldwide, mitigating risk for some of the world's largest organisations, while positivel...

Security and access management specialist wins prestigious national award

A Worcester-based security and access management specialist has been named as one of the UK’s best companies to work for, gaining a prestigious national award. The Key Safe Company has been accredited as 'Very Good' in The UK’s Top 100 Best Small Companies to Work for in 2023–a nationally recognised and respected scheme run by Best Companies, which celebrates a company’s commitment to employee engagement in the workplace. Key Safe Company Entering for the first time, i...

Adoption of GlobalPlatform’s IoT security evaluation standard grows with European recognition

GlobalPlatform’s Security Evaluation Standard for IoT Platforms (SESIP) methodology has been adopted as the basis for a European Standard (EN) by the European Committee for Standardisation, CEN and CENELEC. The standard is working to help the IoT ecosystem address regulatory fragmentation and better understand, deploy and explain security. “This is all about raising the bar for IoT security,” comments Eve Atallah, GlobalPlatform SESIP Sub-Task Force Chair. “Security in I...

Aqua Security introduces industry-first Kubernetes vulnerability scanning with Trivy KBOM

Aqua Security, the pioneer in cloud-native security, announced its open-source solution - Trivy now supports vulnerability scanning for Kubernetes components in addition to Kubernetes Bill of Materials (KBOM) generation. Companies can better understand the components within their Kubernetes environment and how secure they are to substantially reduce risk.  Kubernetes Kubernetes has been widely adopted across enterprises worldwide, but according to Red Hat, more than half of companies are...

Bedeo launches retrofit tech that makes a diesel van electric at the press of a button

Security installers concerned about the cost and availability of buying a new electric van when there is still life in their existing vehicle have an alternative: an advanced retrofit solution using innovative in-wheel motor (IWM) technology that fits existing diesel vans to make them both electric and/or diesel at the touch of a button.  RE-100 Range Extender Launched by BEDEO, an electric vehicle supplier and manufacturer based in Farnham, the new RE-100 Range Extender, part of its...

Viritech appoints Phil Wild as new CEO

Viritech, the high-performance hydrogen powertrain solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Phil Wild as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The appointment of Wild is a key strategic step for Viritech, with the company poised to commercialise its ground-breaking hydrogen powertrain technology in 2024. Wild's experience Boasting an exceptional track record of driving growth, Wild also brings engineering expertise and a wealth of experience in growing manufacturing, technology, and mate...

Dallmeier presents SeMSy® Mobile Client

More and more security managers are asking for video management functions that can be operated as comprehensively as possible from a mobile device. With the “SeMSy® Mobile Client” for its Domera® and Panomera® cameras, Regensburg-based manufacturer Dallmeier is now launching a solution that combines the functional and security requirements of professional organisations with the user-friendliness and simplicity of consumer apps.  SeMSy® Mobile Client Security...

GoTo announces nearly 60 powerful security features, new integrations, and AI advancements to meet evolving digital workplace needs

GoTo, the company making IT management, support, and business communications easy with flagship products GoTo Resolve, GoTo Connect, and LogMeIn Rescue announced nearly 60 new product updates across its portfolio.  The updates are the third in a tri-annual release showcase from GoTo highlighting product innovations to help support business productivity and growth for customers while continuing to deliver simple and secure solutions. Hybrid work model According to Gartner, 96% of business...

Texecom bolster team with the appointment of a new quality manager

Pioneering UK-based Intruder Detection manufacturer Texecom is pleased to announce further growth in their quality team with the appointment of a new quality manager. With over 20 years of manufacturing experience, David Edwards has joined Texecom to head up the Quality & Health & Safety function at the Lancashire-based manufacturer. Focusing on continuously developing the quality of Texecom’s solutions, David will be tasked with reviewing the full manufacturing function and imple...

Teledyne FLIR aids SICK AG for identifying thermal runaway in battery production

In the race to hit ambitious global net zero targets, a further two billion EVs need to be on the road by 2050, according to the International Energy Agency. To power these green motors, lithium-ion batteries are essential. But what happens when those batteries are defective? Even before assembly into a working engine, traction batteries are typically transported with a small level of charge. This is because a fully discharged battery poses problems for both the manufacturer and consumer; p...

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) UK law firms: more cyber security support is urgently needed from MSPs

Recent research by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has found UK law firms are increasingly appealing targets for cybercriminals interested in stealing and exploiting client data.  Hybrid working has been cited as a challenge for firms attempting to maintain secure working practices and protect client confidentiality, but as cyberattacks become more sophisticated, the data that law firms hold are targeted for ransomware and insider trading. Proactive steps and training These cyb...

RGB Spectrum unveils new multiviewer solution: The IPX series

RGB Spectrum®, an industry pioneer in mission-critical video for real-time decision support, shares new features of its QuadView® IPX and SuperView® IPX multiviewers designed to revolutionise how industries handle data visualisation and decision-making. Multiviewers have become indispensable tools for consolidating diverse data sources onto a single screen, variously used for enhancing situational awareness and improving workflow efficiency. RGB Spectrum's latest offerings increase...

i-PRO brings latest interview room video solution, body-worn cameras, in-vehicle systems, and evidence management software to IACP

At IACP 2023, on booth 1127, i-PRO Americas Inc., (formerly a division of Panasonic), a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, will demonstrate its latest range of security solutions for law enforcement professionals. i-PRO’s comprehensive portfolio of public safety and law enforcement solutions includes body-worn cameras, in-vehicle video systems, interview room video solutions, as well as on-premises and cloud-hosted digital evidence man...

Cooperation between MOBOTIX and Kepler Vision Technologies in the healthcare and nursing sector

The cooperation between MOBOTIX AG and Kepler Vision Technologies has brought together two of the world's pioneering IT experts in the healthcare industry. Dutch computer vision and machine learning powerhouse Kepler Vision Technologies combines deep healthcare and nursing-specific expertise with profound artificial intelligence (AI)-based in human activity recognition know-how. MOBOTIX has focused on the healthcare industry for many years and has already implemented numerous projects for hosp...

Freevolt Technologies upgrades to fingerprints’ T2 biometric sensors for latest access card

Freevolt Technologies Limited a London, UK-based developer of biometric smart card products for access control, cryptocurrency wallets, payments and healthcare, has launched the second generation of its flagship access control card, S-Key. The new battery-less biometric access card featuring Freevolt’s patented energy harvesting technology has been upgraded to embed Fingerprints’ world-pioneering ‘T2’ biometric sensors. S-Key biometric cards are bringing stronger authent...

Global airport industry meets in Munich for top-tier programme of tech demonstrations and summit talks

From 10 to 13 October, the global airport community will gather for the 24th edition of inter airport Europe at the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany. The event returns with an impressive line-up of well over 400 airport suppliers from 37 countries, including seven national pavilions and more than 100 new exhibitors. Live exhibits Visitors can look forward to plenty of live exhibits in the halls and Outdoor Area and a new 600 square metre GSE Experience Area. An exciting event programme in...

ISS appoints new Director of Program Management, Midwest RBM

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced that industry veterans Dennis Connor and Jason Lloyd have joined the company as its new Director of Program Management NA and Regional Business Manager for the Midwest respectively.  Dennis Connor's responsibilities Connor, who most recently served as Program/Project Manager for CX (customer experience) Initiatives at ADT, will spearhead the development of new end-user and p...

First Response Group makes strategic acquisition of London-based Integrated Security Consultants Ltd (ISC) to accelerate growth

Fast-expanding First Response Group (FRG), the nationwide security, risk and property protection business, has strengthened its foothold in the events and stadia security management sector with the acquisition of Wembley-based ISC. The acquisition, which was completed this week, is part of the group’s strategy of diversification, whilst underpinning its strategic expansion into stadia, arena and the leisure crowd-safety sector. According to the group’s CEO, Simon Alderson, the acqui...

Teledyne to acquire Xena Networks

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Xena Networks ApS. Xena Networks, headquartered outside of Copenhagen, Denmark, is a pioneering provider of high-speed Terabit Ethernet validation, quality assurance, and production test solutions. Teledyne LeCroy's protocol "The Xena Networks acquisition will further establish our leadership in the protocol test market, extending our reach to Ethernet system validation engineers, quality assurance la...