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TAR Ideal, a technology integrator and solutions provider, and Cytek, the global cybersecurity specialist, have announced a strategic agreement to provide cutting-edge cyber defence solutions for nations and their critical infrastructure. The strategic partnership harnesses TAR’s public safety and homeland security expertise and Cytek’s public sector cybersecurity solutions to offer governments and public bodies holistic and fully managed protection against ever-evolving cyber threa...

SecurityScorecard announced that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has awarded a contract for SecurityScorecard subscriptions to enable pipeline and rail owners/operators, who elect to use the subscription to more accurately monitor and assess the cyber health of their transportation systems. Subscription service SecurityScorecard’s subscription service allows owners/operators to voluntarily assess their cybersecurity posture with cybersecurity vulnerability monitoring, ra...

Barracuda Networks, Inc., a provider of cloud-first security solutions, will announce a new platform called Barracuda SecureEdge, a SASE solution that helps make hybrid and remote work easier to secure. Barracuda SecureEdge integrates Barracuda’s Secure SD-WAN, Firewall-as-a-Service, Zero Trust Network Access, and Secure Web Gateway capabilities.  Single-vendor solution According to Gartner®, “By 2025, 80% of enterprises will have adopted a strategy to unify web, cloud se...

Interest in greener buildings is rising fast. In one recent survey of European commercial property professionals, 69% of respondents confirmed demand was growing, from both investors and occupiers. Need for LEED certification To drive and meet demand, Polish developer - Torus aim for the highest level of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification for all their properties in the Gdansk area.  To achieve this for two new office developments, they sought a partner fo...

Gallagher Security will release v8.90 of their award-winning security site management software, Command Centre on May 31st. People-first integrations Meredith Palmer, Chief Product Officer at Gallagher Security explains that the enhancements to Command Centre which include facial biometrics, and synchronised cardholder management, have been approached as “People-first integrations, designed to simplify user experiences and improve business efficiencies.” “People are at the h...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is exhibiting its comprehensive range of key control and asset management solutions at IFSEC 2023, from May 16-18, 2023, in London, United Kingdom (UK). Morse Watchman’s award-winning KeyWatcher® Touch system will be on display, alongside a range of additional products at stand IF.4610 at IFSEC 2023. Key control and asset management solutions “The IFSEC show is unique as it is really four shows...

Streamlight® Inc., a globally renowned provider of high-performance flashlights, announced that Holt & McArdle, Inc. received the company’s 2022 Sales Rep Agency of The Year award for the Fire and Industrial markets. Holt & McArdle Associates, Inc. is a manufacturers' representative agency for the industrial, fire, law enforcement, and construction markets. Based in Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania, the company received the award in recognition for outstanding sales achievement.&nb...

i-PRO introduces Michele Wood, Director, of Americas Marketing. She has just joined the company and will oversee all facets of marketing to drive strategic, programmatic, growth, and operational objectives.  Michele is an accomplished vision-driven and goal-focused marketing pioneer with a proven history of innovation and achievement across B2B spanning SaaS, cybersecurity, IoT, AI, technology, data, and energy industries. Work experience Michele Wood holds two software patents in user-...

The Dahua WizMind is a full portfolio of solutions comprising project-oriented products including IPC, NVR, PTZ, IVSS, thermal and software platform that adopts industry-leading deep learning algorithms. As a pioneer in video-centric AIoT solutions and service providers, Dahua has been constantly developing and improving its product offerings to provide more business value to its global customers and deliver reliable and comprehensive AI solutions for vertical markets. Human-based applications...

inter airport Europe, the trade exhibition for the global airport industry is gearing up for a strong return: With over 95 % of indoor space reserved or already booked, and still five months to go, show organiser - RX has announced to open up additional floor space by expanding into Hall C6 of Munich Trade Fair Centre.  The increase in demand underlines the growing confidence in airport suppliers amidst signs of a gradual recovery in air traffic. Business and innovation platform Le...

Over three-quarters, (78%) of UK schools have experienced at least one type of cyber-incident, according to a recent National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and National Grid for Learning (LGfL) audit. OmniIndex, the secure Web3 data platform, has called on the education sector to take steps to ensure its data is adequately protected. Cyberattacks Cyberattacks on educational institutions have been on the rise for some time. In early January 2023, it was reported that confidential data from 14 U...

OpenAI’s ChatGPT has taken the world by storm since its release in November 2022 and companies have been racing to adopt this in some shape or form in their business processes. Helping these companies embrace the opportunity, WorkHack is announcing a $1.5M funding round to develop its AI tech layer, which allows businesses to deploy safe, thoughtful, and responsible AI functions.  Funding round The funding round was co-led by Together Fund along with Nexus Venture Partners and also...

Comelit-PAC has launched Mini & SE Cubes, specifically designed as a customised plug-and-play experience that can provide ongoing 24/7 connectivity to PAC access control hardware. The global security specialist has introduced the new compact yet powerful industrialised machines, to be delivered pre-installed with PAC Access Central software, and all necessary drivers. SE Cube and Mini Cube The SE Cube and Mini Cube can build a new PAC Access Control or Easinet Database with the help...

Security experts at ADT have released a brand new outdoor wifi camera, which provides two-way audio and crystal-clear imagery.  24/7 surveillance Michele Bennett, General Manager at ADT UK&I Subscriber, says “Our brand new security camera not only allows for surveillance of your home and surrounding areas, it also allows homeowners to warn off potential intruders. Our camera is also fully integrated with the ADT Smart Services app which means customers are informed 24/...

Qognify, part of Hexagon, a provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, and Johnson Controls Security Products, a unified group of access control, video, location-based security, and intrusion brands present an integration between their products Qognify VMS and Kantech EntraPass. Faster and targeted response The integration of both software products enables users to better understand situations based on the synchronisation of event and video data, allowing a faster and more...

Jacksons Fencing, a British manufacturer of high-security perimeter security solutions, has extended its line of tested and certified security gates that are specifically designed to meet the unique perimeter security requirements of different sites. Recognising that every site has its own security perimeter needs, Jacksons Fencing has worked to extend its offering of security gates to provide architects and specifiers with the flexibility to customise a site's perimeter according to its specif...

i-PRO Co, Ltd., a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety announced that it has appointed Antoinette King, a nationally recognised physical and cyber security expert, as Director of Regional Sales East and Head of Cyber Convergence. New responsibilities In her new position, Antoinette King will be responsible for managing i-PRO Americas’ sales for the US East Coast. She will also lead the company’s cyber convergence initiative to establ...

2N, the global market pioneer in internet-enabled intercoms and access control systems, has launched a new access control reader, the 2N® Access Unit 2.0, which supports three access technologies, multi-frequency RFID cards, PIN via a touch keypad, and Bluetooth-based smartphone credentials simultaneously. This offers the flexibility to provide different access control options for different users, depending on their needs or preferences.  Two-factor authentication For example, for e...

Few start-ups achieve the one-year anniversary mark, much fewer their 10th. Invixium, while humbled is unsurprised to reach the milestone, given years of daily commitment, grind, grit and determination. From day one, Invixium has progressively scaled to a brand that offers cutting-edge biometric solutions for clients and partners across the globe. Prestigious clients and partners Consistently innovating biometric solutions for some of the most prestigious clients and partners in business. Dri...

IDEMIA Identity and Security (I&S) North America, the provider of biometrics and secure identity solutions to federal, state, and local government agencies, is pleased to announce they have been awarded a contract by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for the next generation Credential Authentication Technology (CAT). The contract ceiling is $128M with a period of performance over seven years. Credential Authentication Technology (CAT) CAT is utilised by the TSA to ensure ID...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, reports a rising number of domestic universities installing the company’s flagship key control system, KeyWatcher® Touch, to facilitate heightened levels of security and safety on campus. KeyWatcher Touch systems Recently, Morse Watchmans reports new, multi-department deployments of its KeyWatcher Touch systems at Boise State University and Marquette University. Additional higher education facili...

Less than a year since its launch and Wall2Wall Group is attending IFSEC 2023, to highlight its growing capability to offer sales and marketing support services to leading security businesses across the industry. Celebrating 50 years at IFSEC, IFSEC 2023 is taking place 16 – 18 May 2023, bringing together security professionals and industry experts from around the globe to showcase the latest innovations and trends in the industry. Fenix CCTV and alarm monitoring, Smoke Screen On stand...

Pedro Bizarro, Chief Science Officer,  Feedzai said, “The UK is at a critical inflection point in the AI space. The CMA’s timely review of the market comes as anti-fraud and anti-money laundering leaders are being pushed to embrace AI responsibly and effectively." Collaborative approach "A one size fits all approach to AI regulation simply won’t work in the UK, and so while a collaborative approach across regulators is sensible, the challenge will be ensuring those regul...

As hospitals grapple with staff shortages, video software company - Milestone Systems has launched a new remote patient monitoring technology that aims to assist healthcare workers and improve overall patient care. It is estimated that by 2030, there will be a shortfall of 15 million healthcare professionals around the world. Milestone’s data-driven video technology can help hospitals respond to this crisis while continuing to provide high-quality care. XProtect Hospital Assist XProtect...

Identiv, Inc., a global pioneer in digital security and identification in the Internet of Things (IoT), introduces its expanded Velocity Vision Ecosystem, the industry’s most robust, enterprise-level solution delivered by a single solutions provider. The new ecosystem merges the powerful features of Identiv’s Velocity access control and video platforms with best-in-class cloud storage, hyper-converged infrastructure, and analytics into a single point of contact, facilitating integra...

Filled with a bustling, business-focused atmosphere, Secutech 2023 has received wide acclaim for giving fairgoers the inside track on the most meaningful new security trends. The three-day fair attracted 260 exhibitors and over 13,694 visitors (up 122%) across 15,120 sqm of exhibition space. Overseas players were particularly delighted to return for face-to-face business connections and to discover the latest technologies and innovations at the physical fair, as well as at three concurrent...

Ex-Olympian, Author, and Journalist, Matthew Syed, has been announced as a keynote speaker at Infosecurity Europe 2023, the most influential information security event. Syed will take to the stage on day two of the event, which is running from 20-22 June 2023 at ExCeL London, to delve into the concept of ‘black box thinking’ and the connection between mindset and high performance.   Continuous improvement  Syed was the England table tennis number one for almost a decade...

Paxton, the brand of electronic IP access control, video surveillance and video intercom systems, has hired a new and highly experienced addition to their US Training team, as they continue to accelerate growth across North America. Wesley Greenhaw recently joined the Paxton team as Field Training Engineer for the central US. He will be responsible for providing installation training at locations from the Rio Grande to the Canadian border. He will provide practical hands-on training for Paxton&...

Biometrics company, Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints™), announced that 700 different smartphone models have officially incorporated their fingerprint sensors. Having reached the 600-device milestone in March 2022, and 500 at the beginning of 2021, the recent achievement reflects the increasing demand for mobile biometrics as customers demand more intuitive, versatile, convenient, and secure solutions at their fingertips. FPC1632 The 700th mobile device, the Xiaomi K60, integ...

Auto dealers across the country facing the highest vehicle theft rates in history are turning to technology to stop these escalating attacks before losses are incurred. Auto theft Auto theft is rising and nationwide surpassed one million stolen vehicles for the first time since 2008, according to statistics released by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) in March 2023. Parts were also pinpointed for black market resale: catalytic converter theft ticked up 1,200% over the last three yea...