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One of these is the cloud-based software eBuild, with which users can generate their projects with a simple mouse click. The new Version 2025 is now available – with significant advantages in ease of use, operation, and for configurating and generating schematics. Automatically generating schematics is nothing new. Exactly how this happens is getting increasingly innovative and one thing is clear: the cloud has become indispensable in this process. Eplan’s eBuild software  Ep...

Award-winning security manufacturer, Gallagher, has announced the appointment of Merv Williams as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Williams will lead the development and delivery of Gallagher Security’s global marketing strategy across key markets including the Americas, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the UK, Europe, and IMEA, reporting to Chief Executive - Security, Mark Junge.  Says Junge: “Merv is a highly experienced career marketer and a well-respected member of the Gallagher...

iDenfy, a Lithuania-based identity verification and fraud prevention tool provider, announced a new partnership with Frank, a logistics and transportation platform for both businesses and individual customers. The main goal of the collaboration is to help Frank accept their clients through a seamless verification flow that is both compliant and user-friendly, which means automatically checking and confirming KYC data at the onboarding stage.   Robust security measures In the digital...

A Rubrik Zero Labs report found that 66% of IT and security pioneers report that data growth outpaces their ability to secure data and mitigate risk. Adversaries are noticing, increasing the sophistication of cyberattacks, and leveraging gaps in coverage to target critical data for destruction, theft, or extortion. As the volume of data continues to grow and exacerbate visibility challenges, organisations must find ways to manage and protect their constantly expanding data. Organisations n...

Infosys, a global pioneer in next-generation digital services and consulting, announced the expansion of its collaboration with NVIDIA for AI-powered, customer-centric solutions to drive innovation and operational excellence for telcos. Leveraging Infosys Topaz, an AI-first set of services, solutions, and platforms using generative AI technologies, the collaboration will help telcos enhance their customer experiences, streamline network operations, and accelerate service delivery. Th...

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS") has now approved Identiv's transaction to sell its physical security business and assets to Vitaprotech, the security solutions provider that also acquired British manufacturer, Tdsi in 2019. The Identiv sale was originally announced in April this year, but was subject to regulatory approval under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act and to approval from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). On August...

As part of its global expansion plan, Integrity360 has acquired Grove Group, a long-standing cybersecurity and cloud services company headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.  The acquisition provides Integrity360 with approx. 600 additional customers across 51 countries, a deep partnership with pioneering NDR (Network Detection and Response) vendor Darktrace, and another global SOC (Security Operations Centre) location bringing the group's...

Sustainability is doubtlessly a top-of-the-list issue industry-wide, especially in the hospitality sector. This industry has, in fact, created a serious threat of carbon emissions resulting from the energy used and the subsequent waste, accounting for 5% of world emissions, as approximated by the World Tourism Organisation. As a result, many businesses are now actively seeking innovative technologies to adopt more sustainable practices, from energy consumption to waste management, and ensure th...

Corsha Inc., a Washington D.C.-based cybersecurity firm, known for its innovative Identity Provider for Machines of all kinds, has been awarded a new contract through a competitive RFP released by the Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CyManII) for the Department of Energy (DOE). Corsha will join a diverse team led by Michigan Tech University, collaborating with experienced organisations in manufacturing, cybersecurity, and sustainability. Cybersecurity playbook The aim of the...

Cyware, the pioneer in threat intelligence management, security collaboration, and orchestrated response, announced the appointments of Sachin Jade as Chief Product Officer and Ashok Kumar as Head of U.S. Engineering. Sachin Jade Sachin Jade joins Cyware as the Chief Product Officer. Sachin’s experience stems from both the entrepreneurial world & Fortune 100 firms. Sachin has been involved in the risk and security space, is extremely customer-centric, and brings a customer lens to s...

iDenfy, a Lithuania-based RegTech company offering automated KYC/KYB and AML solutions, partnered with Gopher, an innovative on-demand marketplace that connects users with qualified local workers for various services. This collaboration introduces enhanced identity verification features through Gopher’s newly launched TrustShield™ programme, marking a significant step forward in securing the platform's services with transparent identities for both users and service providers. Gophe...

According to Gartner®, by 2028, 75% of enterprises will prioritise backup of SaaS applications as a critical requirement, compared with 15% in 2024. Many of the largest organisations in the world rely on Salesforce as their CRM app that powers their business operations, helping them drive revenue faster. As the single source of truth for many downstream financial applications, Salesforce users cannot risk costly downtime caused by accidental errors or cyber events that can trigger a ca...

Zimperium, the global pioneer in mobile security, is proud to announce that it’s collaborating with Okta, the independent identity provider to deliver a significant advancement in identity threat protection for mobile devices. By integrating Zimperium Mobile Threat Defence (MTD) with Okta Identity Threat Protection with Okta AI, the companies are setting a new standard in continuous risk monitoring and enabling automated threat response, providing organisations with unparalleled mobile se...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, will showcase its innovative key control solutions for correctional facilities at the 154th American Correctional Association (ACA) conference in Nashville from August 15-18, 2024, at booth 530. The key management solutions enhance correctional facility security, efficiency, and accountability with full audit trails and instant alerting functionality. Key management solutions "Correctional facilities operate in...

SailPoint Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in unified identity security for enterprises, announces that the company was named an Overall Leader, Product Leader, Innovation Leader, and Market Leader in the latest Leadership Compass Identity Governance and Administration (“IGA”) report from KuppingerCole Analysts AG. Identity lifecycle management The report provides an overview of the IGA market, as well as a compass to help businesses identify the right vendor and solution to meet thei...

Workiz, the pioneering field service management and communication software, introduces an enhanced online booking feature that allows service professionals to reach more customers, book more jobs and stand out from the competition. With the new Reserve With Google feature, customers can connect directly to Workiz Online Booking through Google search results, increasing the pool of potential customers available to each business owner and streamlining scheduling, payments and other essential func...

Over half (54%) of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) feel their security team is unprepared for evolving AI-powered threats, according to research from Absolute Security. The findings were uncovered in the Absolute Security United Kingdom CISO Cyber Resilience Report 2024 which surveyed 250 UK CISOs at enterprise organisations, via an independent polling agency Censuswide, to assess the state of cyber resilience, AI, and the cyber threat landscape in the UK. NCSC findings According...

IDS Imaging Development Systems introduces a new 3D camera in the Ensenso product line. With its compact, industrial-grade design and the combination of a very short working distance and a large field of view, the Ensenso B is particularly suitable for bin-picking applications.  Ensenso B 3D camera Due to its high depth of field, it can capture objects over a large area and localise all parts in a container at once, for example. This optimises the pick-and-place process and facilitates...

Over the last several years, cyber security, a crucial component in any servicer's operation, has taken on an increasingly visible role due to numerous high-profile data breaches impacting various industries. According to the cyber security research firm Check Point Research, the average number of cyber attacks per organisation per week rose 38% in 2022 from 2021, and increased by 28% in the six-month period ending March 31, 2024.  The average number of weekly events has also grown year ov...

SailPoint Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in unified identity security for enterprises, announced the appointment of Gary Nafus to the Company’s newly formed Chief Sales Officer role and the promotion of Matt Mills to President. This expansion in SailPoint’s leadership team will allow the Company to further execute against the demand for its enterprise-grade identity security solutions. “Matt has played a significant leadership role in SailPoint’s market strategy and opera...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has expanded the SIA Identity and Biometric Technology Advisory Board (IBTAB) to include the group formerly known as the SIA Facial Recognition Working Group and all its members and has appointed Austin Park, director of technology at NEC National Security Systems (NEC NSS), to serve as the advisory board’s new chair. SIA IBTAB The SIA IBTAB – an exclusive advisory panel to the SIA Board of Directors – promotes the a...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announced it has acquired Sewio Networks (Sewio), a pioneering provider of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Real Time Location Systems (RTLS) platforms for asset management, intralogistics, and improved overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). The addition of Sewio expands HID’s growing RTLS portfolio, particularly for asset-tracking use cases in automotive and manufacturing. “Welcoming the Sewio team into the HID family reinforces our commi...

SentinelOne, a global pioneer in AI-powered security, announced a series of groundbreaking innovations to the Singularity Platform that leverage the industry’s most advanced generative AI technology, major new advancements delivered on a unified agent, and pioneering data insights to supercharge threat prevention, detection and response and empower customers to secure their operations from end-to-end in a simple, unified way. “With our latest innovations, we are enhancing the a...

Censys, the pioneering Internet Intelligence Platform for Threat Hunting and Attack Surface Management, announced the Censys Community Forum, a moderated, online platform for security professionals to discuss topics focused on threat hunting, attack surface management, general security expertise and more. Designed with security professionals in mind, the space provides over 70,000 members with free resources and data-driven security solutions through a centralised, accessible platform. Security...

Cyware, the pioneer in threat intelligence management, security collaboration, and orchestrated response, announced the appointment of Terrence Driscoll as Chief Information Security Officer. Terrence is an accomplished cybersecurity expert with an exceptional record of execution and leadership. He most recently served as Managing Director, Global Head of Security and Controls Assurance for JP Morgan Chase & Company where he led a global team responsible for Security Architecture, Security...

Cohesity, a pioneer in AI-powered data security and management, extended its first-mover advantage in GenAI detection and recovery capabilities with the addition of significant new enhancements to the Cohesity Data Cloud. These improvements allow customers to use Cohesity’s built-in AI capabilities to rapidly detect, investigate, and address potential threats within their environment, enabling them to restore operations far more quickly. New enhancements to Cohesity’s threat detect...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces that its Signo™ Readers seamlessly integrate with the UK government’s GovPass standard, built on open standards for enhanced security and flexibility. GovPass GovPass, the most secure government pass to date according to the UK government’s website, leverages open standards to ensure interoperability across different suppliers. Leveraging the UK government’s standard for card encryption and HID’s p...

Kingdom Security, a UK security firm has welcomed commitments in the King’s Speech to tackle the scourge of shoplifting in retail stores but warned shoppers they need to stay vigilant.  Shoplifting law changes Kingdom Security, who provide integrated security solutions to retailers across the country, welcome the proposed changes in the law to shoplifting offences, and assaults on shop-workers to become a specific offence.    The changes come as England and Wales r...

Gradiant announced it has joined NVIDIA Metropolis, a partner programme focused on bringing to market a new generation of vision AI applications. NVIDIA Metropolis nurtures a rich ecosystem and offers powerful developer tools to supercharge vision AI applications that are designed to make the world’s most important spaces and operations safer and more efficient. Bird Detection solution Through its Bird Detection solution, Gradiant can provide real-time identification and classification&...

iDenfy, a Lithuania-based AI-powered identity verification, fraud prevention and compliance tool provider, has partnered with Transparent Care, an American-based innovative healthcare staffing platform designed to help hospitals hire nurses and other specialists. This collaboration aims to enhance the identity security of Transparent Care's staffing services to avoid any fraudulent identities, forged ID documents and other illegal activities. Transparent Care team Transparent Care opera...