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Bandweaver Technologies is proud to release the latest iteration of its popular Horizon controller, providing a single cable solution capable of simultaneous above and below ground detection. Horizon is a sophisticated Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) solution, which forms a key part of Bandweaver’s fibre optic perimeter monitoring and intrusion detection portfolio. This year, a new version of the solution has been launched, which is set to be a game changer for the industry. The Horizo...

Ava Security, a unified service provider of cybersecurity and cloud video surveillance, announced that Current Technologies, a provider of IT and video surveillance solutions in Illinois and Florida, is the company’s newest strategic partner. Physical security experts at Current Technologies offer the Ava Cloud Video Security Solution as part of their portfolio of custom-tailored video surveillance systems. Ava’s complete cloud-based security platform, consisting of the Ava Aware Cl...

ODSecurity’s flagship product, the Soter RS Full Body Scanner, is already renowned worldwide for its ability to find literally anything that is either in, or on any person entering a correctional establishment, be those prisoners, visitors, or even staff, as well as supporting Law Enforcement, Customs & Border Security Screening and Embassy security.   This appointment will enable ODSecurity and AIAUST to work together to ensure the safety of prisons, correctional, border en...

Axis’ Dominic Jones reviews the recent program of online events covering a wide range of industry topics and garnering much attention from partners, customers, and prospects alike. When the COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to running physical events, it was a natural and exciting step for Axis to launch and host its own Axis Online Events. In the first half of 2021, Axis has brought together key industry speakers alongside Axis’ own experts to discuss in a virtual setting a range o...

Nexperia, the expert in essential semiconductors, is pleased to announce that it has received a prestigious Bosch Global Supplier Award for 'purchasing of direct materials – mobility solutions'. Winning the award for the second time in a row is a testament to Nexperia's long-standing collaborative relationship with the global supplier of technology and services Bosch, including early-stage product development to overcome the challenges the automotive industry is facing. "With the Bosch Gl...

The SALTO Partner Awards program is an annual recognition of its valued business partners who work hard to contribute to the success of SALTO and its customers. The 2021 SALTO Partner Award winners are listed below, congratulations on a job well done. Eagle award Netronix Integration, Southwest/California Regional partners of the year Hogan Security Group, Northeast/New Jersey Advanced Door Solutions, Greater New York City/New York Computer Telephone Technologies, Mid-Atlantic/Virgi...

SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, acquired Gantner Electronic Austria Holding GmbH in October 2020. Strengthening access control solutions Having one of the broadest product portfolios in access control worldwide, SALTO can fulfil virtually every technical and functional requirement for a variety of business needs including education, hospitality, healthcare, retail, residential, and more. SALTO’s access control management software provides an intuiti...

Bell Canada and Google Cloud today announced a strategic partnership to power Bell’s company-wide digital transformation, enhance its network and IT infrastructure, and enable a more sustainable future. This new, multi-year partnership will combine Bell’s 5G network leadership with Google’s expertise in multi-cloud, data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI), to deliver next-generation experiences for Bell customers across Canada.  Initiatives to increase efficienc...

Interphone has launched an all-in-one rental solution that enables building owners and occupiers to adopt the latest building security systems without the need for a large initial capital outlay. This unique finance package will be available for any type of commercial or public sector property, with flexible agreement terms to suit most operating budgets and cash flow, while also providing added protection against unforeseen maintenance or support costs. Installing latest equipment “The...

Boon Edam Inc., a pioneer in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announces that its most in-demand entrance products are now available on SpecLink, an online specification platform to help architects, engineers, specifiers, building owners and designers simplify and improve their approach to creating and collaborating on building project specifications. SpecLink is a cloud-based tool created by Building Systems Design, Inc. that streamlines workflow, improves collaboration and...

Vectra AI, a pioneer in threat detection and response released the findings of the PaaS & IaaS Security Survey Report. The report compiled the answers of 317 IT executives all using AWS, 70% coming from an organisation of 1,000+ employees. The findings show a rapid expansion and reliance on AWS services while simultaneously showcasing security blind spots within many organisations. Findings of the survey As digital transformation efforts continue, the survey found that AWS is becomin...

Interface Security Systems, a managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises, announces that it has appointed Bud Homeyer as Executive Vice President - enterprise solutions. Having worked as an IT and security leader for consumer-facing brands like Michaels, Brinker, and Bank of America, Homeyer has a proven track record of solving complex enterprise-wide challenges to drive growth, productivity, and p...

Alarm.com has introduced Ambient Insights for alarm response, a new solution that recognises activity around a property and delivers contextual information to monitoring stations in the event of an alarm. Monitoring stations can use this real-time data to prioritise alarms and dispatch police, fire, or emergency medical services to properties faster. Ambient Insights also allows for responses to a wider range of emergencies and reduces dispatches for false alarms. Prioritising and assessing al...

Tepe Security continues to inform its dealers and solution partners about all kinds of technological innovations related to its products and services. Training meetings The Tepe Security Solution Partners training meeting, which is traditionally held every year, was held in Antalya. In the meeting, which was held in pairs with the participation of approximately 100 solution partners, besides technical and vocational training related to the product, training on techniques for communicating corr...

Hanwha Techwin has further strengthened its keenly priced Wisenet Q series with the introduction of 4 new PTZ cameras. The new indoor and outdoor 2-megapixel PTZs are equipped with a host of innovative, practical features including the Focus Save function, which can be applied to 32 pre-defined areas and ensures that the cameras can rapidly come into focus when they are moved to a specific position. Indoor and outdoor PTZs Precise PTZ control is achievable with the assistance of ‘click...

Securitas, an intelligent protective services partner, has agreed to acquire Protection One, the German company specialising in remote technology-driven security solutions and electronic security. The acquisition will enhance Securitas’ protective services capabilities in Germany and is in line with the Group’s strategy of doubling its security solutions and electronic security sales by 2023. The purchase price is approximately MEUR 72 (MSEK 735) on a debt-free basis.  Remote...

International Security Expo is returning to Olympia London, in London, United Kingdom, in September 2021, with a range of pavilions and zones, each dedicated to a particular field of security, in order to help visitors navigate the show with ease. One of the zones, the Disaster & Resilience Zone, will combine the latest innovations in crisis management with a comprehensive education programme. International Security Expo 2021 Attendees will be able to network face-to-face with the zone&rs...

SureCloud, a provider of IT governance, risk, and compliance (IT GRC) cloud-based solutions, has launched an innovative go-to-market approach for its customers to help simplify and de-risk their investment in IT GRC. The new approach has been devised as a response to typical industry pain points, such as failed implementations and additional, unforeseen services costs, that make investments in GRC technology risk for customers who find it almost impossible to ‘futureproof’ their sol...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi announces its forthcoming appearance at The Security Event, the major UK commercial, enterprise, and domestic security event which takes place from 7th-9th September at the NEC Birmingham. As one of the first major UK security sector events since the pandemic, TDSi will be showcasing its latest products - including the newly enhanced TDSi GARDiS range of hardware and software systems.   Benefits of GARDiS range Looking ahead to Th...

Blue Prism®, a global pioneer and market leader in intelligent automation, and Alteryx, Inc., the analytics automation company announced their premier Blue Prism Technology Alliance Partnership (TAP). Using these technologies jointly will enable customers to automate data-driven processes at scale, giving them critical data and insights needed to make smarter decisions, faster. Bi-directional integration The companies also introduced a bi-directional integration between platform...

Business Email Compromise (BEC) is the most significant cybersecurity threat to enterprise organisations, with $1.8 billion in reported losses in 2020 alone. This type of email attack occurs when a cybercriminal uses social engineering to impersonate a trusted contact—typically an executive, coworker, vendor, or partner—to steal money or valuable information. Because these emails rarely contain malicious links or attachments, they are difficult to detect by standard email security p...

Introducing Ensenso S, camera manufacturer IDS Imaging Development Systems shows that the use of industrial-grade 3D technology does not have to be expensive. The 3D camera is particularly suitable for 3D applications that require budget-friendly, easy-to-integrate, and industrial-grade camera technology. The new Ensenso S10 has an ultra-compact, IP65/67-protected housing and generates 3D data using laser point triangulation, supported by artificial intelligence. This makes the camera suitable...

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland has welcomed the new Building Safety Bill, which will drastically overhaul building regulations in England and Wales. Introduced in the House of Commons on 5 July, the bill is the next step in ground-breaking reforms that will create lasting generational change and set out a clear pathway for how high-rise residential buildings should be constructed, maintained and made safe. Considerations such as inclusive design and fire door safety maintenance...

PROMISE Technology, an enterprise storage solutions provider, is forecasting massive growth for large data storage, green technology and data compliance following surveillance trends unveiled at the International Security Conference (ISC West) 2021, held in Las Vegas recently. At ISC West, PROMISE Technology noted that the focus was very much on Smart Cities and Artificial Intelligence, mainly as a result of the ‘new norm’ brought along by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has bro...

IntSights and ALSO Holding AG launched a new partnership that presents an exciting opportunity for ALSO’s 9,000+ channel partners and the businesses they serve. Through the ALSO Cloud Marketplace, channel partners can extend their solution sets with IntSights Threat Command to provide business-critical external threat intelligence to small and midsize businesses (SMBs) and small and medium enterprises (SMEs). SMB and SME security leaders have limited resources and visibilit...

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the industry's New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components, stocks a wide selection of automotive motor control solutions from Infineon Technologies. Suitable for environmental requirements Products in Infineon's array of automotive motor control solutions are suitable for the environment and application requirements of the automotive industry. The requirements have influenced the rep...

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the industry’s New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components, has signed a global distribution agreement with Fingerprint Cards (Fingerprints), a biometrics company. Through the agreement, Mouser will offer customers Fingerprints’ BM-Lite module and development kit to help design biometric access devices. Biometric fingerprint solution The Fingerprints BM-Lite module is a co...

Pluralsight, Inc., the technology workforce development company announced the promotion of Gary Eimerman to General Manager of Pluralsight Skills. Reporting to Pluralsight co-founder and CEO Aaron Skonnard, Eimerman was promoted from his previous position as Head of Skills Development. Developing tech skills “For eight years, Gary has played an integral role in Pluralsight’s promise to deliver the most effective path to developing tech skills,” said Skonnard. “From...

A disruptor platform that aims to revolutionise the electrical security industry has launched a scathing attack on big business “dinosaurs”, accusing them of ripping off customers and refusing to change antiquated working practices. instaENG is an electronic security bid platform and allows customers to post jobs in specialities such as CCTV, intruder alarms, and fire systems which businesses or sole traders can then bid for directly, democratising the process of awarding work and m...

Adaptive Shield, a pioneer in SaaS Security Posture Management announces that it has entered into a distribution agreement with Macnica Networks Corp., Japan's global technology solutions company that analyses cyber threats targeting Japanese organisations and provides security solutions. Today, SaaS apps have become the business of record, from the company's CRM and customer support tools to IT tools, HR management systems, dashboards, workspaces, and much more. The use of SaaS apps doesn...