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New i-PRO FlexPay Financing offers a path to security system ownership, reduces future debt

i-PRO Americas Inc., a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety introduced i-PRO FlexPay Financing. The new programme helps organisations of any size stay current with security technology and on budget while providing a path to ownership without disrupting the procurement process. Offering flexible options, it’s the industry’s first financing programme to enable customers to purchase a range of 3rd party hardware, software, and services as...

'Who do parents trust to keep their child's school data safe?', asks OmniIndex CEO

Who do you trust to keep your children’s personal data safe? Who protects their educational data in schools? Who currently has access to it? And who should have access to it? These questions are more pressing than ever before, with over three-quarters (78%) of UK schools having experienced at least one type of cyber-incident, according to a recent National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and National Grid for Learning (LGfL) audit. Data breaches With the sheer number of data brea...

New ASSA ABLOY Security Door Closer named Product of the Year 2023 in Germany

Fitting doors with secure escape functionality can be a challenge. Many available solutions cause leaf damage or affect building design aesthetics. Recently named 2023 Product of the Year by a prestigious German business magazine, the new ASSA ABLOY Security Door Closer with integrated escape door locking for double-leaf door systems adds discreet protection without impacting door structure.  Selection criteria To win in S+B Schloss- und Beschlagmarkt’s security technology and acc...

Honeywell unveils updated suite of solutions to optimise airport safety and efficiency

Honeywell announced the launch of an updated suite of airside solutions, boasting enhancements to its gate and turnaround and airfield lighting portfolios, including the Honeywell NAVITAS™ Smart Visual Docking system. To help airports maintain a smoother traveller experience amidst increasing air traffic, the latest solutions help optimise gate operations and improve situational awareness for pilots and airside operations teams, resulting in faster turnaround times for aircraft. The late...

Matrix and Valence Technologies redefine the security and telecom landscape at Matrix Partner Connect, Calicut

Matrix and its channel partner, Valence Technologies, successfully showcased their line of cutting-edge security and telecom products at Matrix Partner Connect. Held at Apollo Dimora Calicut on May 20th, the event attracted a vast number of system integrators and potential clients, who were given an exclusive look at Matrix's innovative range of products in telecom, IP video surveillance, access control, and time-attendance solutions. IP video surveillance solutions The event served as a pl...

Swann Security debuts the AllSecure650™ 2K wireless security system in the United States market

Swann, the pioneer in smart security for more than three decades, releases the AllSecure650™ 2K Wireless Security System in the United States of America (USA). The AllSecure650™ 2K Wireless Security was first released for the Australian market and has become a go-to security system for consumers in Oz.   The AllSecure650™ Security Kit cameras are equipped with SwannNet™, which ensures the strongest available Wi-Fi connection to each camera from the Wi-Fi NVR or...

Camden introduces new highly aesthetic surface mount RIM strike with preload

Camden Door Controls has introduced a new, all-black model of its award-winning surface mount RIM strike with preload. This sleek CX-EPD1289L-BK grade 1 surface mount RIM strike with latch monitoring also offers a ‘Universal’ strike design that delivers unsurpassed application flexibility, with both UL security and fire listings. All-black design Black finishes on hardware are gaining popularity, and Camden’s new ‘all-black’ design, including the jaws and latch m...

Don Kaye returns to Ground Labs as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Commercial Officer

Ground Labs, the provider of data discovery solutions for privacy, security, and data management announced the appointment and return of Don Kaye as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Commercial Officer. Don Kaye brings over 25 years of executive leadership, sales, and marketing expertise in the technology industry to Ground Labs and has a deep understanding and passion for the data security and data management space. Work experience Don Kaye previously served as Ground Labs’ Chief R...

Specialist security officers use exclusive powers for first time escorting huge generators into nuclear plant

G4S is the first and only UK company and non-police service to gain accreditation to allow specialist security officers to stop and manage traffic, as they escort moving abnormal indivisible loads (AILs) on the roads.  Moving two emergency diesel generator tanks was nothing short of slow progress - due to its size and weight (they weigh 64 tonnes and measure more than seven metres wide - about the average width of four cars) but G4S’s Enhanced Security Officers (ESOs) have put their...

Gallagher Security unveils new and improved Security Health Check tool

Global security pioneer, Gallagher Security, has streamlined their free Security Health Check tool, making it easier than ever to protect against potential system risks and improve business efficiencies. Security Health Check Security Health Check is an industry-first tool with numerous awards under its belt for risk and vulnerability management. It performs an automated system audit and generates a health report, providing users with deeper awareness and understanding of security vulnerabilit...

Xtract One announces partnership with Sentara Health to secure entrances at Virginia Hospitals

Xtract One Technologies Inc. announced its partnership with Sentara Health to provide weapons detection services at hospitals in Virginia, following a successful deployment of Xtract One’s SmartGateway entry screening technology. The deployment at two hospitals was part of the evaluation for expansion to all 12 Sentara hospitals in Virginia and North Carolina. Violence against healthcare workers has grown, especially since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. About 74% of workpla...

Videonetics appoints Srivikraman Murahari as Vice President – Products & Strategic Alliances

Videonetics, a pioneer in AI & DL powered Video Management, Video Analytics, Traffic Management, and Facial Recognition solutions, has announced the appointment of Mr. Srivikraman Murahari to the position of Vice President – Products & Strategic Alliances. Responsibilities As the newest addition to the Videonetics leadership team, Srivikraman will be spearheading product strategy and roadmap, to fuel continued innovation and executing the company vision for addressing the diversi...

OPTEX to debut to FlipX indoor sensor series at Securex South Africa

OPTEX, a sensor manufacturer for more than 40 years, will demonstrate its new FlipX indoor series for the first time in South Africa at Securex. The new sensor range - which comprises the FlipX Standard and Advanced models - provides highly accurate and reliable detection due to a bespoke pyroelectric sensor and a unique lens that can be ‘flipped’ to provide both a narrow and wide detection in a single device. Grade 2 FlipX Standard sensor The sleek and compact Grade 2 FlipX Stand...

Eagle Eye Networks and Brivo announce one of the largest ever investments in cloud physical security

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance, and Brivo, the global pioneer of cloud-based access control and smart space technologies announced one of the largest investments to date in cloud physical security. SECOM CO., LTD, one of the largest security integration companies in the world, according to Forbes Global 2000, has made a primary equity investment of $192 million in the two companies, $100 million in Eagle Eye Networks, and $92 million in Brivo. Cloud and AI...

CCTV towers in action; preventing crime at business parks

Revader Security has supplied several mobile CCTV towers to security and facilities management provider ESG Security for use in business parks, where they have successfully deterred criminal activity. In early 2023, reports were received from delivery drivers of the road outside of a UK business park becoming a hotspot for drug dealing. This was understandably a cause of concern for the drivers and the commercial tenants, some of whom operate 24/7 businesses. CCTV tower The decision was ...

Acronis simplifies endpoint security with new EDR Solution

Acronis, the global pioneer in cyber protection announced the general availability of Acronis Advanced Security + Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) for Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud. Comprehensive security and data protection With new capabilities such as AI-based attack analysis, Acronis EDR reduces complexity and simplifies workflows for a more streamlined operation, making it easier than ever for MSPs and the businesses they serve to deploy comprehensive security and data protection. W...

Rubrik announces industry’s first advanced user intelligence on Rubrik Security Cloud

Rubrik, the Zero Trust Data Security™ Company, unveiled new user intelligence capabilities designed to empower organisations to become more proactive in the fight against ongoing cyber attacks. Rubrik aims to deliver cyber resilience across both the data and users, including new User Intelligence, so organisations can work to proactively prevent attacks from happening before they cause significant damage.  Addressing data security needs Data remains highly vulnerable to cyber incid...

ICT® appoints Thomas Napora as Vice President and GM for EMEA

ICT®, a manufacturer of intelligent access control and security solutions, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Thomas Napora as Vice President and General Manager for the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region. With an impressive background as a professional soldier and IT specialist in the German Air Force, Thomas brings over two decades of experience in both the military and IT sectors, making him a valuable addition to the Integrated Control Technology team. Work experienc...

BDR introduces Leadership Excellence Academy for hvac, plumbing, and electrical industries

Business Development Resources (BDR), a trusted provider of business coaching and training services for the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical industries, is excited to announce the return of its Leadership Excellence Academy this fall. This innovative programme helps owners, managers, and team leaders develop leadership skills and build high-performance teams that drive business growth and success. Leadership Excellence Academy The Leadership Excellence Academy is a one-year leadership developme...

HID launches new Seos® Access Security Cards made from sustainably sourced bamboo

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, has introduced its Seos® Bamboo™ credentials made from sustainably sourced bamboo instead of PVC. The credential is part of HID’s award-winning Seos security solution and is the first in a range of physical access security Eco Cards™. FSC® certification The bamboo is certified by the Forestry Stewardship Council® (FSC®), an assurance that the material comes from responsibly managed forests that provide e...

Aqua Security introduces industry first Real-Time CSPM

Aqua Security, the pioneer in cloud-native security announced the launch of Real-Time CSPM, a next-gen cloud security posture management (CSPM) solution, offering the best visibility and context in the industry. Real-Time CSPM provides a complete view of multi-cloud security risks, pinpoints threats that evade agentless detection, and dramatically reduces noise so security practitioners can rapidly identify, prioritise, and remediate the most important cloud security risks, saving time and mone...

ARTESCA 2.0 delivers enterprise-grade data security and value starting under $4,000 per year

Scality announced its newest release of Scality ARTESCA, its simple, secure S3 object storage software for data deployments starting at a few terabytes. Cyber resilience Over a dozen innovations in ARTESCA 2.0 strengthen cyber resiliency through a hardened, reduced attack surface that minimises security risks with best-of-breed data immutability for increased ransomware protection, all at entry-level pricing starting at under $4,000 per year, including 24x7 support. An expanded choice of depl...

Neurotechnology releases MegaMatcher Identity Management System, a comprehensive solution for identity administration

Neurotechnology, a provider of deep learning-based solutions and high-precision biometric identification technologies announced the expansion of the MegaMatcher product line with the release of the MegaMatcher Identity Management System (IDMS). The new end-user-focused system is capable of handling a variety of different tasks from identity registry formation to comprehensive administration for both civil and criminal applications. Benefits “By introducing our cutting-edge MegaMatcher I...

Cytek and TAR Ideal announce partnership on state and critical infrastructure cybersecurity

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...

TSA chooses SecurityScorecard to deliver new era of resiliency for critical infrastructure

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 to launch new SASE solution

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...

Partnering with ASSA ABLOY helped a property developer to gain LEED certification

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 prioritises people-first integrations with latest release of Command Centre

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 features suite of key control and asset management solutions at IFSEC 2023

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 names Holt & McArdle Associates, Inc. 2022 Fire/Industrial Sales Rep Agency of the Year

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...