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Egnyte, the secure platform for content collaboration and governance, announces several new additions to its packages for managed service providers (MSPs), including industry-specific solutions and advanced ransomware recovery. Egnyte recognises the integral role MSPs play for organisations that lack the internal resources to efficiently manage and protect their content. As such, Egnyte continues to make investments in growing its partner programme to help provide solutions for MSPs that are de...

Convergint, a pioneer in service-based systems integration announced it has acquired MVP Tech, UAE-based security and IT systems contractor serving private enterprises and government clients for the past two decades. The acquisition will add more than 200 colleagues to Convergint and expand the company’s presence in countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Middle East. Intelligence and interconnectivity Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Dubai, MVP Tech has three office...

Motorola Solutions have announced new innovations within its integrated video security and access control portfolio, which allows security operations to detect and analyse incidents in real-time for improved efficiency, safety, and security. New hardware, software, and cloud-based solutions will be on display at GSX 2022 (taking place from Sept. 12 to Sep. 14, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA).  Video security and access control “It’s been an exciting year for us and we continu...

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded Prevent Advisors, a highly regarded security specialist in sports, live entertainment, and meeting facilities, with a SAFETY Act Designation for the company’s Red Team Assessment Services. Red Team Assessment Services Prevent Advisors’ Red Team Assessment Services is a proprietary systematic assessment program specifically designed to fully evaluate all components of a venue’s physical security measures. Prevent Advisors...

Vintra, Inc., a provider of AI-powered video analytics solutions, is showcasing its next-generation video analytics at GSX 2022 in Atlanta, GA via a number of interactive forums. Vintra is driving the new science of intelligent video analytics by correlating data acquired from its purpose-built multi-class algorithms to deliver higher levels of analysis and understanding of event detection, classification, tracking, and forensics. GSX attendees can receive a demonstration of these new-wave vide...

RightCrowd, a global provider of safety, security, and compliance solutions that manage the access and presence of people, is debuting a host of new visitor management-focused features and capabilities for its Presence Control solution here at GSX 2022. Presence Control solution RightCrowd Presence Control reinforces physical access control using unique security wearables that enable human and automated validation of security permissions and safety requirements for everyone present. New Prese...

Hikvision, a manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, is providing live training on its extensive portfolio of physical security and business intelligence solutions at GSX 2022 in booth 3617. The live training sessions are designed to help industry professionals better grasp the company’s comprehensive range of products and integrated system solutions in mini 10-minute sessions that fit easily in...

School bus driver shortages, teacher recruitment and retention, and post-COVID enrollment declines are top of mind these days as millions of children head back to school. The enthusiasm and promise of a new school year are tempered for administrators as they continue their focus on keeping classrooms and all areas of their schools properly secured. ASSA ABLOY, the pioneer in access solutions, is committed to helping educate the public, school administrators, and government officials about the s...

Viakoo, the award-winning provider of service assurance and cyber hygiene management solutions for physical security systems, is showcasing the newly enhanced Viakoo Action Platform and its suite of innovative modules at GSX 2022. The Viakoo Action Platform delivers video and access control service assurance to eliminate missing video and access failures while automating firmware updates and certificate management for improved cyber hygiene. The Viakoo Action Platform is available for demonstra...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, is pleased to announce that Jacob Jablonski has joined the company as Regional Business Manager for North America. As part of his duties, Jablonski will be responsible for expanding the company’s business development and sales efforts across the southeastern U.S. Access control devices Jablonski began his career in the security industry as Business Development Manager for WaveLynx T...

Trade fair on civil security gives a comprehensive market overview Security is a booming topic. The German market alone spent over 24 billion Euros in 2021, up by almost 7,5 percent on the previous year, an excellent omen for Security Essen which is on show at the Essen Trade Fair from September 20 to 23, 2022. The focus at the trade fair will be on an exchange of views on innovations and current industry topics such as cyber security, access solutions, protecting highly sensitive areas or the...

Vigitron Inc, a pioneer in networking solutions designed for the most demanding security applications announces the release of their Vi35136 Hybrid Network Cord Switch. The Vi35136 has 8 copper 1G ports, 24, 1G fiber ports, and 4, 1G/2.5G/10G fiber ports meeting all networking core requirements. When combined with Vigitron’s wide offering of network switches resulting configurations can be designed to meet the most demanding system requirements. Operational security “We designed t...

Camero-tech, an SK Group member founded by Mr. Samy Katsav, a pioneer in developing, producing, and marketing pulsed-based UWB micro-power radar ‘Through Wall Imaging’ systems has received a purchase order for the Xaver™ Long Range radar system – Xaver™ LR40, which enables the detection of live objects behind walls, at distances of more than 50 meters. The Xaver™ LR40 will provide the special forces with a breakthrough operational advantage in hosti...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced that it is developing a new apprenticeship programme to help address the security industry’s workforce challenges, diversify the talent pipeline, and foster career development opportunities within the industry. The initiative will launch in June 2023 as a one-year pilot programme, for which SIA will develop the curriculum, and connect job seekers with security systems integrators for paid apprenticeships featuring on-the-job training,...

IPVideo Corporation announced that the company will be showcasing three new event-driven AI security products: VuroAI, Sentry ERS, and HALO 3C at GSX 2022, booth #2610 in Atlanta, GA from September 12-14. VuroAI Smart Video Telematics  According to the NHTSA and the National Safety Council, there are 9 fatalities a day due to distracted driving, and 1.6 million crashes per year. VuroAI Smart Video Telematics is a complete driver security and fleet m...

Commend Americas, a provider of communication systems and solutions, announced a continuous acceleration of its business as more organisations seek to deploy unified communications solutions across their infrastructures. This demand within the enterprise, healthcare, utilities, and corrections markets has resulted in vertical market growth, strategic customer wins, and prominent industry acceptance of Commend's unified communications portfolio.  Digital transformation As o...

OPTEX, the global sensor manufacturer, will use Security Essen to showcase a range of leading technologies and how they can be combined to create an effective, multi-layered security system. LiDARs REDSCAN Pro Technologies include OPTEX’s award-winning security LiDARs REDSCAN Pro which can create virtual perimeters or protect whole facades up to 100m in length and fibre optic sensors for fenced and buried perimeter applications.  New function...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi announces its GARDiS range of Controllers and Extension Modules has received UL 294 Certification from Underwriters Laboratories of Canada Inc. The well-respected UL 294 Standard for Access Control System Units rigorously tests the construction, performance, and operation of physical access control equipment and/or systems to provide a trusted assessment for buyer peace of mind. Performance, reliability, and strength John Davies, Managing Director of...

SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control and operating system solutions designed to provide a keyless experience for modern buildings will showcase its latest security innovations at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) in Atlanta, September 12-14, 2022. Access control solutions “We’re excited to have GSX hosted again in Atlanta, which is right in our backyard as its home to our U.S. headquarters,” said Steve Burk, SALTO North America Director of Marketing &am...

Certified Social Enterprise and experts in specialist security services, Corps Security, has appointed a new national account director and a new operations director to ensure efficient service delivery across Corps’s new significant contract wins following a period of significant growth. Mark Taylor Mark Taylor has been appointed to national account director at Corps, supporting significant accounts including the portfolio for global commercial real estate services and investment firm CB...

ACRE, a global pioneer providing state-of-the-art security systems, has completed its acquisition of Security Identification Systems Corporation (SISCO.) The combination of ACRE's comprehensive security technology portfolio with SISCO's solutions for credentialing and visitor management fortifies the ability to deliver a wide range of complementary technology options to ACRE's customer base.  SISCO Founded in 1994 in South Florida, SISCO has been dedicated to developing best-in-class vis...

Lynred, a global provider of high-quality infrared (IR) detectors, and Umicore, a circular materials technology company announced the co-development of a next-generation thermal sensing technology that will drastically improve the performance of PAEB (Pedestrian Autonomous Emergency Braking) in adverse lighting conditions at an affordable cost. Inconsistent PAEB performance Every year, approximately 1.3 million people die from road traffic crashes. More than half are vulnerable road users (ped...

Distology, the specialist IT cybersecurity distributor, is announcing that it has acquired Squareball. Based in Berlin, Germany, Squareball specialises in software engineering, product design, solution architecture, and identity access management (IAM) consultancy. Already working with two of Distology’s core vendors, Okta and Auth0, the new partnership will naturally bolster Distology’s European proposition thanks to Squareball’s recognised excellence in the design and implem...

The BSIA has expanded its membership of Euralarm into its Services Section. This section links all services associated with the installation, maintenance, and monitoring of security and fire systems across Europe and internationally. The BSIA was already an active member of the Euralarm Security Section, representing the interests of manufacturers in regulatory and standardisation matters. The BSIA also represents the views of its members in their horizontal compliance, cyber security, and mark...

Pelion, the  IoT-connected device service provider,  launched as an independent company and unveiled its new brand and enhanced offering. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Arm, Pelion delivers the technology and experience  required to harness the potential  of  the IoT  through its  scalable, easy-to-deploy services, enabling  customers to securely connect and manage devices over their lifetime.   5G and edge AI  “With key trends like 5G and edge AI  enabling distributed intelligenc...

Policy Monitor, London-based cyber security and risk management experts will launch Cyber Security Policy Monitor (CSPM) at the International Cyber Expo in London.  CSPM CSPM is a simple and cost-effective cloud-based solution that helps measure, manage, and monitor an organisation’s cyber security workflow and compliance. The information security management system gives cyber security peace of mind to organisations of all sizes, including SMEs. Cyber security events Policy Monit...

Ramtech's incredible partners are constantly raising the bar in the delivery of the Ramtech technology that is transforming the construction industry around the world. It wanted to celebrate shared success and highlight the partner who is going the extra mile. That’s why, in 2021, Ramtech launched the ‘Ramtech Partner of the Year Award’. Criteria Ramtech Partner of the Year is awarded to the highest performing partner across North America, based on several criteria, includin...

Blackline Safety Corp., a globally renowned company in connected safety technology, has announced it will unveil the G6 single-gas detector – setting a new standard in connected worker wearables – at the upcoming 2022 National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo, which is to be held from September 19 to September 21, 2022, at the San Diego Convention Center, in San Diego, California, USA. “The challenge was how to bring the increased safety and operational performa...

Idesco Corp., a provider of ID card solutions announced the company has recently expanded its offerings to include comprehensive Visitor Management solutions. ID card solution extension This new addition complements its existing line of ID card solutions and allows the company to offer customers a wide array of products to implement the right visitor management system. With solutions from top brands such as Savance and StopWare, Idesco can help any organisation streamline the flow of visitors...

VIVOTEK, the IP surveillance solution provider, announced that it would be showcasing its power intelligent video management software, VAST Security Station (VSS), for the first time at Booth 5C42 in Hall 5 of 2022's Security Essen in Germany. “The VSS is an integral component of VIVOTEK’s next-generation video management solutions. It offers intuitive services and mechanisms to search, monitor, and manage surveillance footage easily, helping customers get the most out of their VIVO...