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Eptura, the global work tech pioneer announced an enhancement to its visitor management software with the new Emergency list feature to improve occupant safety and streamline the building evacuation process during emergencies. Emergency list feature The enhancement is intended for organisations that find themselves lacking data that indicates who is present in the building or on the job site between flexible working arrangements, external contractors, and guests amid the current evolution of...

Ajax Systems unveils WaterStop, a water shutoff valve with remote control. It helps to build a fully automated leak prevention system with professional security technology reliability. The device consists of a valve and a powerful electric actuator that shuts off the water automatically, by command from the Ajax app or a button pressed on-site. "Now Ajax goes beyond security, becoming a product in which more professionals — like electricians and plumbers — start to be inte...

IDEMIA, the global pioneer in identity technologies and biometric solutions announces that it has been selected as the technology partner by GMR Group for DigiYatra. “DigiYatra” is an industry-led initiative coordinated by the Aviation Ministry in line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s Digital India vision to transform the nation into a digitally empowered society. Solution development and delivery Over the last one and a half years, IDEMIA has worked tirelessly along...

Innovative FinTech startup, Mia-FinTech, has partnered with the passwordless authentication platform, Futurae, to give their customers access to advanced authentication and authorisation services for digital identity management. Addressing login errors Login errors account for over 50% of helpdesk tickets in the banking and financial services sector. Futurae addresses these challenges by offering a range of authentication options that comply with regulatory standards, streamlining the onboard...

The UK economy could secure a £31 billion boost from the widespread adoption of generative AI, according to new research from KPMG. The UK’s struggling economy could benefit from a much-needed £31 billion boost from the widespread adoption of generative AI, says the report. Generative AI According to the ‘Big Four’ firm, generative AI is set to increase UK productivity by 1.2 percent, the equivalent of an extra output of £31 billion a year in the UK economy...

LenelS2, the provider in advanced security systems and services, has released the latest version of its flagship access control and alarm monitoring system, OnGuard® Version 8.2. This new version empowers users to take advantage of a range of new value-added features and enhancements, including locked reader override functionality, third-party integration enhancements, customisable user-defined fields for alarm acknowledgement, additional cloud database support, and more. LenelS2 is a part...

Eleco plc, the AIM-listed specialist software provider to the built environment announces the acquisition of BestOutcome Limited, a UK Project Portfolio Management (PPM) SaaS provider. Buckinghamshire-based BestOutcome has developed PM3, the outcome-driven Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool, which allows organisations to run everything from large-scale business change programmes to simple, stand-alone projects.  Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool BestOutcome’s e...

RiverSafe, a cybersecurity professional services provider, has launched a new DevOps practice and DevOps Maturity Tool to bolster security in the software delivery lifecycle and, mitigate against the exploitation of cyber security threats. The new DevOps offering enables businesses to develop and adapt critical software and operations to bring services to market quicker while putting security at the heart of every process, to promote innovation and agility.  DevOps Maturity Tool As part...

Distology, the specialist IT cybersecurity distributor, has announced a new strategic partnership with Vercara, a pioneering provider of cloud-based services that secure the online experience. Distology will become a distributor of Vercara’s UltraDNS, UltraDDoS Protect, and UltraWAF services to partners across the UK&I and Benelux regions. DDoS attacks From protection at the DNS level, where DDoS attacks and malware infiltration often occur, to the IP level where identity and reputat...

Building on their highly popular series of integrated high-security solutions events, the CNI Security Group has announced their next event, ‘Unmasking Cloud Technologies’.   The free-to-attend event will be held at the historic Brands Hatch motor racing circuit, on Friday 21st July, with registration from 9:30 am. Event agenda  Aimed at End Users, Consultants, and System Designers in the CNI space, the event offers delegates a rare opportunity to dispel some of the myt...

Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that the latest version of its SIP-based Sipelia™ Communications Management system is now integrated within the Genetec Mobile app. This means that security staff can now quickly make and receive audio/video calls, broadcast messages on PA speakers, and trigger standard operating procedures right from the Genetec app on their mobile phones. Sipelia...

Iris ID, the pioneer in Iris recognition technology for 25 years has been supporting the FBI since the initial pilot of the Next Generation Identification (NGI) Iris Service in 2014. The Iris Service affords law enforcement and criminal justice community economies of scale by utilising highly efficient Iris biometric technology, which is fast, accurate and contactless. As a biometric, Iris is regarded as the most accurate modality over either fingerprint or facial recognition and is second only...

The most recent 10.9 version of NAKIVO Backup & Replication becomes available for download. The release adds several highly anticipated features that further improve the recovery and anti-ransomware capabilities of the solution. The diverse recovery options for different workloads and consistent support for cutting-edge technologies give the solution a competitive advantage and enable customers to protect critical data more efficiently and affordably. Maintaining security levels “T...

The British Security Awards 2023, an annual awards ceremony organised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), was held on 21st June, in London’s Grand Connaught Rooms. The British Security Awards were established to celebrate the achievements, acts of bravery, and innovations made by members of the UK’s private security industry across the systems and guarding services sectors. NSI as sponsor As a long-term supporter of apprenticeships and their significance in helpi...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the call for nominations for the first-ever 25 on the RISE Awards, a programme presented by SIA’s RISE community for emerging security leaders. Recognising 25 security leaders Each year, this new initiative will honour 25 security leaders of today and tomorrow for their impactful contributions to advancing the security industry. The 2023 class of 25 on the RISE awardees will be honoured during a special award ceremony at Securing New Gr...

Traka, a provider of intelligent key and asset management solutions, has unveiled new technology to help healthcare facilities streamline the fault-fixing process for critical medical equipment. ‘Faulty Item Exchange” locker (FIX) Traka’s ‘Faulty Item Exchange” locker (FIX) allows healthcare staff to deposit a faulty device, record the nature of the fault, and obtain a working device quickly so they can return to vital patient care across large estates and multipl...

Dallmeier, a manufacturer of video technology for casinos, once again sponsored the European Dealer Championship 2023, which took place from 12 June to 14 June, 2023 in Brussels, Belgium.  The company was present with a stand featuring a live camera system with AI-video analytics on board. Casino managers were able to discuss with Dallmeier's casino experts how they can better utilise their gaming floor and get a better insight into table games. Indoor casino areas In the past, surveilla...

The dynamic connection between telecommunication and the hospitality industry has witnessed a fascinating journey of interdependence, mutual growth, and innovation. From the advent of telegraph services to the ubiquitous presence of telephones and the emergence of smart room technology, the hospitality sector has embraced telecom solutions with remarkable speed and enthusiasm. This interdependence has brought forth a myriad of benefits, revolutionising the guest experience, streamlining operat...

HiveWatch, a physical security software company reimagining how organisations keep their people and assets safe, announced that Steve Hult will join the HiveWatch leadership team as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). In this role, Hult will spearhead the company’s sales, customer success, and partnership teams.  Efficient, intuitive workflows “What gets me so excited about joining HiveWatch is listening to security executives at world-class organisations describe all the ways we&rs...

Monitoreal, a global provider of AI-powered perimeter security solutions, has announced its exciting new distribution agreement with Redimport, an established distributor of innovative technology products. This collaboration is a significant milestone for Monitoreal as it expands its reach and introduces its cutting-edge products to more households and businesses in Belgium. Distribution partnership Under the terms of the partnership, Redimport will serve as Monitoreal's added value distributo...

The BSIA’s flagship event, the British Security Awards, returned to the live stage to recognise security officers and businesses working to keep people, property and places professionally protected during the last 18 months. British Security Awards In its 26th year, held in 2023 at the sold-out Grand Connaught Rooms, the industry celebrated security excellence with 18 awards presented to security officers and businesses in front of clients and leading industry stakeholders. The show als...

The manufacturer of IP video door intercom systems has successfully added even more technology to the most compact series and is bringing the new products, D1101KV and D1102KV, to the market. DoorBird is known worldwide as a manufacturer of smart technology and exclusive design. The IP video door intercom systems stand out due to their high quality paired with a unique design.  D11x series DoorBird has successfully added even more technology to the most compact series: there is an option...

Ajax Systems, the manufacturer of professional security systems in Europe, held a series of offline events called Ajax Business Day. The exclusive presentations were hosted for the security industry providers in DACH, Italy and France regions. With a focus on empowering participants to scale up their businesses, Ajax Systems successfully gathered over 450 professionals totally. The events featured a lineup of Ajax experts, including the company’s CEO, Aleksandr Konotopskyi, who shared val...

Iris ID, the pioneer in iris recognition technology for 25 years, continues to experience outstanding success in establishing partnerships with numerous Fortune 100 companies. Leveraging its cutting-edge iris recognition technology, Iris ID has emerged as the preferred choice for enhancing security measures using the highest form of biometric identity authentication and verification to best safeguard the integrity of critical operations at pioneering organisations. Author's quote  "We ar...

Hanwha Vision America has completed the integration of its Wisenet WAVE video management system with AMAG Technology's Symmetry Access Control software, delivering greater system choice and flexibility for customers, especially in AMAG’s key markets including data centres, finance, banking, commercial, healthcare, and education. The new AMAG Integration Plugin for Wisenet WAVE VMS seamlessly allows the assignment of video cameras registered within Wisenet WAVE VMS to mapped resources with...

STM Group Ltd is proud to announce that it has been awarded a prestigious contract to provide security services for the British Library’s St Pancras site in London, commencing on July 1st, 2023. This partnership exemplifies the company’s commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the nation's heritage sites. The British Library is the United Kingdom’s national library, one of the six legal deposit libraries in the UK and Ireland, renowned for housing collections of printed an...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer - TDSi has hosted another of its popular Security Technology Showcase events in Riyadh and Dammam in Saudi Arabia. In addition to TDSi, attendees also enjoyed presentations and hands-on advice from UK security manufacturers such as integrated perimeter security specialist - Harper Chalice Group (presented by Building Defence Systems), secure industrial transmission and power solutions provider - KBC Networks, CCTV surveillance camera and cont...

Morse Watchmans, the pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is featuring several of its latest key control and management solutions at the 2023 Northwest Indian Gaming Conference & Expo, June 19-21 at the Little Creek Casino Resort in Shelton, WA. Morse Watchman’s award-winning KeyWatcher® Touch system will be on display alongside a suite of additional products at booth #318. Cutting-edge key control solutions “We are thrilled to showcase our cutting-edge key...

ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) closed out the inaugural Security LeadHER conference by celebrating a successful and groundbreaking first event held June 12-13 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. 2023 Security LeadHER The event was dedicated to advancing, connecting, and empowering women in the security profession. Approximately 300 current and future “LeadHERs” and attendees of all backgrounds and genders gathered for Security LeadHER 2023. The 2023 Secur...

LifeSafety Power, a pioneer in intelligent networking power solutions for access control, physical security, and loT applications, has promoted longtime team member Keith Kober to Senior Director of Sales. Work experience  Most recently Director of Sales, Western U.S. and Canada, Kober has been with LifeSafety Power for more than 11 years. He started his career as Regional Sales Director, where he brought some 30+ years of selling, designing, and implementing security management solutions...