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Edgio, the platform of choice for speed, security, and simplicity at the edge has announced the general availability of the Edgio Applications Platform v7.  Its new integrated performance and security features are designed to increase organisational revenues and accelerate developer team velocity through better website performance and multi-layer security.  Unified platform Through the integrated, unified platform, Edgio reduces the need for multiple-point solutions while enabling o...

Intellicene, the trailblazing pioneer in integrated, intelligent security software platforms, ushers in a new era of security by unveiling the next-generation of its unified security management system, Symphia 8.0. This game-changing solution empowers organisations to embrace a Bring Your Own Everything (BYOE) approach and seamlessly integrate any device or system to extend intelligence gathering and situational awareness like never before. Video-centric platform Symphia 8.0 is the only all-i...

Acre, a global pioneer providing state-of-the-art security solutions, has announced significant strategic investments to accelerate growth strategies and innovation in the fast-evolving security market. John Skowronski To support sustained growth, Acre has appointed John Skowronski as President of the Americas. Skowronski is a respected business executive and technology leader with more than 30 years of experience in senior leadership roles.  He most recently served as President of...

11:11 Systems, a managed infrastructure solutions provider announced the general availability of 11:11 Managed SteelDome in partnership with SteelDome Cyber.  The fully managed service is designed for organisations in need of secure, scalable, and cost-efficient storage of their unstructured, on-premises data.  InfiniVault application technology Leveraging SteelDome’s InfiniVault application technology, 11:11 Managed SteelDome provides on-premises data storage, protection, and...

Arcules, the provider of unified, intelligent cloud-based video surveillance solutions, has unveiled a new cloud video offering to help organisations modernise their security infrastructures and unlock more value from their video deployments.  Developed in collaboration with Axis Communications, Arcules now offers users another path to the cloud through a solution that delivers tangible ROI, maximises uptime, and secures video data. Camera-to-cloud offering The camera-to-cloud...

Touting impressive attendance figures, ISC West, in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), saw a robust 56% year-over-year gain in attendance for ISC West 2023, hosting over 27,000 security industry professionals in Las Vegas from March 28-31 to learn, see, and experience the latest security technology trends.  Comprehensive and converged security trade event "As the nation’s leading comprehensive and converged security trade event of the year, a...

Segula Technologies, a global engineering group, is launching its Middle East business by establishing two offices to support its customers in the energy, aerospace, defence, rail, manufacturing, naval, and automotive sectors, covering the full scope of competencies from design to manufacturing engineering. The Group’s new offices are located in Masdar City in Abu Dhabi (UAE), and Cairo, Egypt. Middle East market The Middle East is a strategic market, rapidly growing and developing ind...

The rise of Telecom industries in recent years has been at an exponential rate. The evolution per se has been in three different phases, from the Traditional interface (FXO/FXS) to the Digital Interface (T1/E1 PRI) and the latest VOIP (3G/4G/VoLTE).  VOIP usage in the USA, according to Statista and Tech. co has seen an abrupt rise in just a gap of 8 years. While residential adoption of VoIP services remained high, small and mid-size businesses too saw a large surge in adoption of VoIP in r...

The security of the homes and businesses is now more important than ever. To meet the needs of a changing world, Avigilon has developed an innovative new technology in the form of CCTV – Avigilon CCTV. This pioneering system is revolutionising how they think about security by combining advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and powerful video surveillance capabilities into one platform. What is Avigilon CCTV? Avigilon CCTV is a state-of-the-art security system that offers advanced...

Powervault, one of the UK’s renowned electricity battery storage manufacturers, has launched the P4, their most powerful energy storage solution yet.  Due to its modular design, backup power options, and AI technology, the P4 has received positive feedback from the building industry and installers. P4 features  Best suited for bigger homes and commercial properties, the P4 has a larger battery and inverter than the PVCompact, allowing for greater storage and power. Customers...

Traka has been shortlisted for two awards at the prestigious Retail Systems Awards 2023, recognising its commitment to implementing advanced security technology to supply chain, logistics, and in-store retail environments. The Retail Systems Awards in its 18th year is an annual event that celebrates excellence and innovation in the retail technology sector, recognising the achievements of companies that have implemented outstanding solutions in the industry. Categories  Traka, as the pio...

Qognify, a provider of video (VMS) and enterprise incident management (EIM) solutions announced that it has become a part of Hexagon. Detect, assess, and respond Qognify joins the Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division of Hexagon, following the completion of its acquisition announced on December 19, 2022. Steven Cost, President, of Hexagon's Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division, states, “Qognify extends our real-time monitoring and security reach to detect, assess,...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA), is calling on the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) to review current commercial safety schemes that are affecting its members’ ability to remain competitive. Concerns have been raised around the time-consuming and administratively costly processes often used as a barrier to entry on prospective customer sites, requiring an organisation to acquire and maintain multiple accreditations for the very same management system and paying for the...

The US National Cybersecurity Strategy unveiled by the White House on March 2 began a new era of expectations for cybersecurity, one that shifts to a shared responsibility between companies and vendors.  In the spirit of the new industry framework, Rubrik, the Zero Trust Data Security™ Company, announced the members of the company’s CISO Advisory Board.  CISO Advisory Board Rubrik’s CISO Advisory Board is chaired by Chris Krebs, the first Director of the U.S. Cyber...

Neurotechnology, a provider of deep learning-based solutions and high-precision biometric identification technologies announced that the company returned to the top ranking in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Proprietary Fingerprint Template III (PFT III) evaluation. PFT III evaluation The PFT III evaluation presents fingerprint verification benchmarks using four different datasets of fingerprints, in almost all of which Neurotechnology's latest algorithm submission pr...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced the Si124–LD Plus, a new addition to its line of Si124 acoustic imaging cameras.  This new model provides professional inspectors with an enhanced user interface and software features that improve the ability to pinpoint smaller air compressor leaks more quickly and accurately than ever before to make industrial environments safer and more productive. Si124-LD Plus enhancements The Si124-LD Plus maintains its ergon...

The new DoorBird A1051 Internet Firewall is now available worldwide. DoorBird is the first in the industry to launch a user-friendly solution that provides additional protection for the network of door communication systems. The easy-to-install firewall increases security for all networks where DoorBird products are used - both inside and outside. The Berlin-based manufacturer - Bird Home Automation GmbH creates another unique selling point in the field of smart IP video communication with the...

Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has appointed Jack Foss in the role of Account Manager for Converged Technology with an emphasis on IP Security. Jack Foss joins Mayflex from Eagle Eye Networks where he was the Southern Area Sales Manager, prior to that he worked in various sales and business development roles in technology companies.  Cloud-based technology Adam Herring, Director of Sales for Security at Mayflex commented, “We are delighted to welcome Jack to th...

Quantum Corporation, the pioneer in solutions for video and unstructured data, announces Quantum Myriad™, an all-flash, scale-out file, and object storage software platform for the enterprise. Leveraging advances in application frameworks and design that were not available even a few years ago, Myriad's modern cloud-native architecture makes it an easy-to-use solution that overcomes the limitations of hardware-centric designs and enables customers to adapt to future storage needs while re...

Perimeter security is essential for protecting people, assets, and information against unauthorised intrusion, theft, and other security breaches. Historically, perimeter security was primarily used in military facilities to safeguard critical infrastructure.  However, currently, businesses and organisations of all types and sizes require robust security solutions to protect their premises and ensure the safety of their employees and customers. Perimeter security system  A perimeter...

"Software solutions in virtualised environments require enhanced security and network monitoring, to protect against potential cyber-attacks. With FRAFOS we have found an expert in VoIP Firewalls to support us in our solutions for safety-critical domains, allowing advanced prevention of denial-of-service attacks (DoS) and fraud attempts on the border of communication networks,” says Norbert Haslacher, CEO of Frequentis. Norbert Haslacher adds, “We are pleased to add FRAFOS to our gr...

Award-winning global security manufacturer, Gallagher will be demonstrating its latest access control innovation, the Controller 7000 Single Door on its stand at The Security Event 2023, at the Birmingham NEC, from 25-27 April 2023. The Gallagher Security team will also be celebrating the Gallagher Group’s 85th anniversary. In addition to the presence of the UK leadership and sales teams, the President and Executive Director of Gallagher, Sir William Gallagher will also be in attendance a...

IDIS unveiled its NDAA-compliant AI in the box (DV-3200) at ISC West 2023. This pre-configured video analytics server gives large-scale users the ability to boost the efficiency of their surveillance operations and take a proactive approach to safety and security with highly accurate and in-house developed deep learning analytics. The new NDAA-compliant enterprise-class, 64-channel video analytics server with an NVIDIA® CUDA® and high-performance-accelerated platform from South Kor...

NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC., a provider of performance management, cybersecurity, and DDoS protection solutions announced findings from its 5th Anniversary DDoS Threat Intelligence Report that points to a new era of multi-vector attacks focused on taking down victims using application-layer and botnet-based direct-path attacks.   Attack frequency has increased tenfold since NETSCOUT’s first report in 2005. HTTP/HTTPS application-layer attacks With over one billion websites worldwide, H...

With the ever-developing cyber threat landscape and increasingly demanding consumer expectations, balancing cybersecurity and customer experience needs can be very challenging for an organisation.  Edgio, the platform of choice for speed, security, and simplicity at the edge, identifies two of the most common cyber threats that can be limited through edge computing and provide the best possible user experience.  Zero-day attacks Some of the most prominent threats today are zero-day...

SoSafe, Europe’s major vendor for security awareness and training announced the appointment of Gonçalo Gaiolas, former C-level executive and leader of the product organisation at OutSystems, as Chief Product Officer (CPO).   Gaiolas will lead SoSafe’s entire product organisation and will further drive product innovation and strengthen the company’s global product leadership. Rise in cybercrimes Niklas Hellemann, Co-Founder and SoSafe CEO, "At SoSafe, we are on a...

Anviz, a provider of smart security solutions, exhibited its latest access control, time and attendance, and surveillance solutions at ISC West 2023, from March 29th to 31st, 2023.   At the show, Anviz demonstrated how its innovative solutions can help organisations of all sizes improve their security and safety, as well as streamline their access control and time and attendance processes. Biometric and security solutions  "We are excited to be back at ISC West this year to sh...

Switzerland-based ALSO Group, one of Europe’s biggest technology providers, is expanding its operations in the UK, offering direct access to its ALSO Cloud Marketplace (ACMP) platform. ALSO Cloud platform The ALSO Cloud platform not only connects over 100 vendors including Microsoft, Adobe, Dropbox, and IBM with resellers.  It also automates the processes for renewing subscriptions, managing, upgrading, and invoicing licences according to the changing needs of customers. As a resul...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) announces the 2023 winners of the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards, the flagship awards program presented in partnership with ISC West recognising innovative security products, services and solutions. Top among the winners, who were recognised March 29 during an award ceremony on the ISC West show floor, was Alocity, receiving the 2023 Best New Product Award. Innovative security products Since its inception in 1979, the SIA NPS Awards have b...

The Ministry of Investment, Innovation and Social Development (MIISD) along with its Cyber Security Office was the primary sponsor of a flagship three-day cybersecurity event in the Cayman Islands from 22 to 24 March 2023, along with numerous other Cayman sponsors. Security Bsides Cayman Islands Conference The “Security Bsides Cayman Islands” conference consisted of hands-on workshops, technical and policy discussions, and keynote addresses from high profile cyber security experts...