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Arctic Wolf 2025 report: Cybersecurity trends ahead

Arctic Wolf® Labs, a global pioneer in security operations, has published the findings of its 2025 predictions report revealing the cybersecurity trends set to dominate the threat landscape over the next year. The report predicts social engineering and ransomware attacks to be some of the most common attack types in 2025, allowing threat actors to effectively bypass defences and gain entry to victim organisations. Weaknesses in identity and access management (IAM) systems, alongside a conti...

Workiz launches Genius Answering AI service

Workiz, the pioneering field service management platform with over 120,000 customers, announces the launch of its latest innovative AI service, Genius Answering. Genius Answering is the latest innovation in the Workiz Genius suite aimed at redefining after-hours field service operations. Jessica is the smart AI dispatcher behind the revolutionary solution. It is the only AI answering service built directly into the FSM (Field Service Management platform). Switch to Genius Answering Jessica ha...

VIVOTEK and Kabob transform retail management with cloud security

Recognising the growing demand from chain enterprises to boost operational efficiency through cloud security solutions, the global pioneering security solution provider - VIVOTEK (3454-TW) has announced a partnership between its AI-Powered cloud surveillance platform, VORTEX, and Kabob, a startup providing one-stop cloud management solutions for retail stores.  This collaboration aims to revolutionise retail management, initially targeting the US, Japan and Taiwan markets, benefiting over...

Synergy DETECT: AI surveillance for safety & security

Synectics, a pioneer in advanced security and surveillance systems, has launched ‘Synergy DETECT’, part of Synergy’s AI suite, that allows users to select and activate up to 12 AI-driven tools depending on their safety, security, or service-related needs. Safety protocol enforcement PPE Detection is just one of many safety-orientated tools included. It automatically generates alerts when workers appear in the frame without protective helmets or high-visibility vests. Users ca...

TDSi announces Managing Director - John Davies to retire in 2024

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer - TDSi announces that its Managing Director, John Davies, will retire from his role at the end of 2024. TDSi's existing senior team will continue to operate the business as usual under the leadership of Thibaut Galland, Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the United Kingdom at TDSi's parent organisation, Vitaprotech. John Davies joined TDSi in 2003, pioneering a management buyout of the business in February 2005. In 2019 John oversaw the ne...

Airport innovation in Asia: inter airport SEA 2025

inter airport Southeast Asia, the premier trade exhibition and conference for airport innovation and technology in Asia, will return to Singapore from 25 to 27 March 2025 at the Marina Bay Sands. The 8th edition is expected to bring together over 3,500 representatives of the aviation industry in Asia, influencers in the airports and airlines community, and 150+ exhibitors, including world-class solution providers and airport equipment suppliers, to connect, find synergies, build partnerships, a...

Cohesity boosts data security for Haute-Garonne Council

Cohesity, a pioneer in AI-powered data security, now supports the Haute-Garonne Departmental Council with Cohesity DataProtect. This allows the organisation to drastically reduce the time and resources needed to manage its backups, both on-premises and in the cloud and significantly accelerate the data recovery processes to enhance its cyber resilience. The Haute-Garonne Departmental Council manages a vast collection of data covering different functions, including building plans, architectural...

Ecl-ips wins Best Use of Technology award in 2024

Bromsgrove-based security and monitoring company, Ecl-ips, is celebrating its win at the North Worcestershire Business Awards 2024. Best use of Technology Ecl-ips was a winner in the ‘Best use of Technology’ award category at the event at Hogarths Stone Manor near Kidderminster. Ecl-ips beat two other finalists: Redditch-based TSR Electrical Group and StarkEV, an electrical vehicle charging point installer to win. The security installer was among the 30 local businesses that were...

IDEMIA & Kudelski: Fraud prevention in auto retail

IDEMIA Public Security North America, a pioneering provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, has announced a partnership with Kudelski IoT, a division of the Kudelski Group and a global pioneer in digital security. This collaboration aims to enhance fraud prevention and regulatory compliance in the automotive retail industry by leveraging IDEMIA’s Identity and Verification (ID&V) technology. IDEMIA’s ID&V solution Kudelski IoT will deploy IDEMIA’s ID&...

Siemens & Genea cloud security solution for enterprises

Siemens and Genea recently announced a second collaborative effort to provide security professionals and facility managers with improved security using the cloud. The security solution allows teams to leverage their existing technology, like security cameras, door readers, controllers and more, and manage it all from a modern dashboard, anytime, anywhere. Siemens’ security customers Through Genea’s customisable, cloud-based, open API platform, Siemens’ security customers ca...

iDenfy & Portugal Advisors enhance client security

iDenfy, a pioneer in identity verification and compliance solutions, has announced its new partnership with Portugal Residency Advisors, a consulting firm specialising in comprehensive relocation and investment services in Portugal. The partnership aims to automate the onboarding process and strengthen security measure regulations for the new clients. Identity verification solutions The challenges related to identity fraud and regulatory compliance have increased as well As digital and cross...

Strategic leadership boosts artius.iD growth

artius.iD, the global pioneer in secure, self-managed identity and decentralised ID management, has appointed Burton M. Goldfield, former President and CEO of TriNet Group Inc. (NYSE: TNET), to its Board of Strategic Advisors. Bringing more than three decades of cutting-edge technology expertise to the business, Goldfield will provide high-level strategic advice to artius.iD as it continues to rapidly scale its cross-sector digital identity and cybersecurity offering to multinational corporatio...

Gunnebo EntraServe Connect: Maximise equipment uptime

Gunnebo Entrance Control has launched an innovative enhancement to its preventative maintenance offering, as a connected service to maximise equipment uptime, extend asset value, and support more sustainable operations. EntraServe Connect from the global pioneer in entrance control security solutions, enables organisations across high-demand environments, such as offices, stadia, and critical infrastructure sites, to keep their systems performing smoothly with minimal interruption. Gunnebo&rsq...

Gcore & Ezditek's AI factory revolutionises KSA

Gcore, the global edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions provider, and Ezditek, an innovator in data centre and digital infrastructure services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), have launched a joint venture focused on providing high-performance AI infrastructure in the KSA. The joint venture will develop an ‘AI factory’, which can be used for building, training, and deploying generative AI solutions locally and across the globe.    Ezditek’s...

Hopae announces $6.5 million funding for digital ID expansion

Hopae, makers of the world’s most advanced digital identity solution, announced $6.5 million in funding as the company introduces its proprietary, patented Digital Credential eXpress (DCX) architecture to the U.S., simplifying the complex world of decentralised ID (DID) implementation. Hopae helps governments and institutions issue reusable, privacy-preserving, and unforgeable digital IDs and credentials. Its expansion and funding news comes as companies seek to comply with new inter...

AI-powered IDScan.net pioneers in ID verification 2024

IDScan.net, the pioneer in AI-powered identity verification technology, proudly announces a year of significant growth in 2024.  This success has been driven by product innovation, increased efficacy in the detection of fake IDs, strategic hires, and the establishment of new partnerships, further solidifying IDScan.net’s position as a pioneer in ID scanning and identity verification.  Flagging fake and synthetic IDs The organisation has capitalised on growing ID fraud across a...

Intellian expands GMDSS safety solutions portfolio

Intellian Technologies Inc., a pioneering global provider of resilient multi-constellation satellite user terminals and communications solutions, has announced the opening of its new GMDSS Development Centre in Busan, South Korea.  This centre is dedicated to advancing Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) solutions, including the development of GMDSS VHF and MF/HF radio systems and NAVTEX, with the first products expected to launch in 2025. GMDSS Safety Display Terminals Bu...

IDEMIA's DMV kiosk solution in North America

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the market-renowned provider of solutions for Motor Vehicle Agencies, in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS), has launched its new self-service kiosks at Tennessee Driver Service Centres to reduce customer wait times. Tennessee residents can use IDEMIA’s SMART-E Kiosks to complete many driver's licence transactions, including renewing or replacing a duplicate driver’s licence or ID card, chan...

Innovating security: Cisco at Black Hat MEA 2024

Ahead of the Black Hat MEA in Riyadh from 26-28 November 2024, Cisco, the worldwide pioneer in networking and security, released insights into key cybersecurity trends that emerged between July and September 2024. The findings are based on analysis from Cisco Talos, one of the most trusted threat intelligence research teams globally, highlighting a notable increase in identity-based and ransomware attacks.  Identity-based attacks Over the three-month period, there was a noticeable rise...

Beyond Encryption & Mimecast transform email security

Beyond Encryption, a pioneer in secure digital communications, has announced a powerful new technology partnership with Mimecast, a global heavyweight in cybersecurity. The technology partnership aims to transform how businesses manage security and compliance, combining Beyond Encryption’s cutting-edge expertise in authenticated outbound comms with Mimecast’s proven track record in human risk management and robust email services.  Data protection standards Businesses are now...

Cloudbrink's SASE boosts NEC's network integration

Cloudbrink has won a major endorsement from Japanese system integrator NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation (NESIC), which is to use Cloudbrink’s personal SASE service as the foundation of its Virtual Trusted Overlay Network. Virtual Trusted Overlay Network facilitates high-performance zero-trust networking using Cloudbrink’s ultra-low-latency global edge mesh. NESIC is also integrating other services including end-point security and identity management, enabling accele...

KeyWatcher Touch: Morse Watchmans at ISC East

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is highlighting the KeyWatcher® Touch at ISC East on November 20-21 at the Javits Centre in New York City. Located at booth 231, Morse Watchmans will feature hands-on demonstrations of the KeyWatcher Touch and other solutions, showcasing advanced capabilities for robust, scalable key control. Key management system KeyWatcher Touch features a modular, expandable design that allows corps to tailor the sy...

DMARC Manager by Hornetsecurity: Boost email security

Hornetsecurity, a global pioneer in cybersecurity solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its DMARC Manager. The advanced tool addresses the complex challenges organisations face in managing DMARC, DKIM, and SPF configurations, especially for those operating across multiple domains. As email threats such as fraud and impersonation attacks continue to rise, the need for robust email authentication practices has never been more critical. DMARC Manager is designed to empower administrators...

ASEL's integrated security solutions unveiled

Argenbright Security Europe Limited (ASEL) is proud to announce the official unification of its brand, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards becoming Europe’s pioneer provider of integrated security services and risk management solutions.  This strategic move follows a period of accelerated growth and successful acquisitions, including Amberstone Security and The Protector Group.  Security guarding services Transition to the unified ASEL brand represents the c...

Transforming casino security with facial intelligence

Global Table Games and Game Protection Conference, industry pioneers shed light on persistent security challenges and missed revenue opportunities facing casinos, while unveiling new facial intelligence solutions designed to tackle these issues head-on. Casinos have long struggled with the high costs of inaccuracies in current facial recognition systems, where false positives and negatives can waste significant time and resources. Advanced facial intelligence Reliance on manual identification...

LPR industry sdvances with SoundThinking's PlateRanger

SoundThinking, Inc., a public safety technology company, has officially entered the rapidly growing licence Plate Recognition (LPR) industry with its new solution, PlateRanger™, powered by Rekor®. Building on its success in public safety technologies, SoundThinking is expanding its capabilities to include vehicle and licence plate recognition for law enforcement and public safety agencies across the country. End-to-end LPR solution Designed in collaboration with Rekor Systems,...

SIA and police uncover fraud at NHS Trust

A man has been jailed for almost three years after he used a fake Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence to work at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust and commit theft. £1425 cash theft Daniel Carter, who has a criminal history of fraud and deception, used his position as a security supervisor to steal £1425 cash from the hospital. The SIA worked closely with Leicestershire Police to investigate Carter, who had never held an SIA licence, despite being employed as a security supe...

HID Rapid ID enhances Florida Law Enforcement

Verifying identities and conducting criminal background checks in the field has traditionally been one of the most time-consuming tasks for law enforcement officers. Real-time mobile biometrics In the past, this often required detaining individuals and transporting them to a station for fingerprint identification. Forward-thinking agencies like the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) are tapping into highly accurate, real-time mobile biometric technology — Rapid ID — tran...

HID expands reach with IXLA acquisition

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions announced it has acquired IXLA, an Italian manufacturer of advanced laser and colour personalisation systems for cards and passports. The addition of IXLA expands HID’s card and passport personalisation portfolio, particularly in European markets and emerging economies. Document personalisation solutions “Welcoming IXLA into the HID family demonstrates our commitment to providing convenient and efficient document personal...

Vismo and SOS: 10 Years of security solutions

Vismo, the tier-one provider of location tracking and risk management solutions, and International SOS, a global provider of medical and travel security services, celebrate the 10th anniversary of their partnership this year. The milestone coincided with the arrival of Hurricane Helene in September and Hurricane Milton in October, when the companies provided their clients’ employees - users of the Vismo Locate & Protect App - with intelligence updates, including special advisories, t...