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RecFaces, a global provider of Facial Recognition Solutions, announces its participation at Intersec Saudi Arabia 2023, which is taking place from October 3-5, 2023, at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre, in Riyadh.   Facial recognition software RecFaces will exhibit its software solutions based on facial recognition technology, which recognises a person or confirms their identity. RecFaces develops box solutions that help to quickly increase the efficiency o...

Camden is pleased to introduce its CX-95S-DH magnetic door holder designed for virtually any remote door release application. The UL-listed magnetic door holder controls the release and closing of commercial, industrial, and public area doors.  Easy and flexible installation It’s ideal for use in apartment buildings, schools, hotels, hospitals, and offices. The fail-safe operation, tri-volt coils (12/24V, AC/DC, and 120 VAC), and an adjustable armature plate allow for easy and flex...

Cylera, a pioneer in healthcare IoT intelligence and security, has signed a new three-year agreement with Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, one of the largest hospital trusts in North Kent, serving a local population of half a million people. The agreement comes as the NHS remains a key target for malicious activity from cybercriminals around the world focused on national infrastructure systems and on disrupting essential services. Only recently, two NHS Ambulance Trusts, the South Western Am...

At every step of a building design or specification process, stakeholders have a choice. Decisions made at this stage materially impact the building experience far in the future. For this reason, many regulations aim to protect the accessibility rights of all kinds of users, young and old, ambulant or wheelchair-using. CEN/TR 158941 One key European guidance document that promotes accessibility for all is CEN/TR 158941. To meet the recommendations of this technical report, door closers must...

Consider a large retail chain with 200 stores spread across the country, each equipped with hundreds and thousands of CCTV cameras and a comprehensive video surveillance system. These systems collectively capture video footage around the clock. On average, each store generates 100 hours of video footage per week, accumulating to a staggering volume of around 3000 hours of surveillance data for the entire retail chain. The crime: A bold heist Amid this enormous volume of footage, a signi...

Pioneering provider of secure maritime data communications software, GTMaritime, has received certification to the ISO/IEC 27001 international standard for information security management systems (ISMS).  Defining requirements for an ISMS, ISO/IEC 27001 establishes a holistic approach to information security that encompasses people, policies and technology. Compliance with the standard is evidence that an organisation has created a comprehensive system to asses and manage information secur...

The autumn equinox, which marks the start of autumn, occurs on Saturday, September 23. With darker evenings ahead, the experts at ADT have shared 5 ways to maximise home security. Home security optimisation Michele Bennett, General Manager at ADT UK&I comments, “Opportunistic thieves use darkness to their advantage, so it’s no surprise that the number of burglaries committed increases when the darker nights draw in." "Our 2022 burglary report found that bur...

The trend of integrating video software, AI, and IoT technology into industrial property management is enhancing safety, efficiency, and productivity in the manufacturing sector worldwide. Safety and security solutions Alongside a heightened focus on fire safety, this trend is being actively adopted in Thailand, particularly within its Eastern Economic Corridor development.  With Thailand's GDP projected to accelerate to 3.9% in 2023, Secutech Thailand exhibitors are gearing up to ride t...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, introduced the FLIR ONE Edge, the wireless dual thermal and visible camera system for mobile devices. Purpose-built for applications across remediation, automotive, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing, the new model offers the same detachable form factor as the FLIR ONE Edge Pro with Bluetooth and wireless connectivity, but with features tailored to the needs of consumers, small businesses, and enterprise volume purchases. FLIR ONE Edge &l...

Anviz, a global provider of professional and converged intelligent security solutions, has announced the launch of its all-in-one intelligent security solution for the education industry – Anviz One – bolstering the security infrastructure of public and private educational institutions from K-12 to university with lower upfront investment, stronger analytics, and simplified management. A one-stop system powered by a cloud infrastructure and Edge AI Server, Anviz One offers flexible...

Onfido, the pioneer in automated identity verification, announced the appointment of Daniel Keller as Chief Technology Officer. Daniel brings over two decades of leadership experience to the company’s executive team alongside a track record of transforming and expanding tech-driven products and platforms on a global scale. Daniel joins Onfido from Visable Group where, under his direction, the company transformed from a B2B directory provider to Europe’s pioneering B2B mark...

Interface Systems, a pioneering managed service provider of business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art distribution centre in Dallas, TX. In addition to creating new jobs, the 31,000-square-foot facility enhances Interface’s distribution capabilities to better serve its nationwide customers with expedited services. Author's quote “Interface builds complex integrated technolog...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is showcasing its comprehensive range of key and asset control solutions here at the Utah Sheriffs’ Association 27th Annual Law Enforcement and Corrections Training Conference in booth #132, September 20-21, 2023. Featured is Morse Watchman’s flagship system, KeyWatcher® Touch, a highly versatile, modular and expandable key and asset management solution that allows users to configure the exact com...

viisights, Inc., a pioneer in behavioural recognition video analytics, is proud to join the ZeroNow coalition, a movement by the safety community to reduce violence in schools, as an industry partner. viisights’ participation in the ZeroNow alliance marks a significant milestone in the pursuit of safer and more secure schools with the introduction of real-time video intelligence to coalition partners, including schools, educators, law enforcement, and more. viisights joins the ZeroNow al...

With the rolling shutter sensor onsemi AR2020, IDS Imaging Development Systems adds the technical successor of the onsemi AR1820 to its portfolio–making the company of manufacturer in the industrial camera market to do so. With 20 MP, the sensor provides an impressive 5K UHD resolution that makes even the smallest details reliably visible. This benefits applications, such as surface inspection and quality control, as well as laboratory analyses. The sensor is now available in combination...

Yubico, the globally renowned provider of hardware authentication security keys, announced that it is now publicly traded under the ticker symbol YUBICO on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Stockholm. Yubico announced its intent to go public on 19th April 2023, through a merger with Swedish holding company, ACQ Bure. The merger increases Yubico’s resources and ensures more organisations and consumers can be protected against a fast-growing array of cyber threats including AI-powered...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announced the focus-free FLIR E5 Pro and FLIR E6 Pro cameras, providing a larger 3.5-inch touchscreen display along with access to FLIR Ignite Cloud connectivity within the same point-and-shoot, pistol-grip form factor as legacy Ex-Series thermal cameras. The versatile cameras are designed primarily for close-up, professional-grade mechanical, building, and electrical thermal inspection scenarios. These include detecting water intrusion...

Logpoint announced a partnership with METCLOUD in the UK to address fundamental cybersecurity challenges for organisations as the threat landscape worsens and cybersecurity expertise becomes increasingly scarce. METCLOUD will offer Logpoint Converged SIEM, including SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, AgentX, and Business-Critical Security (BCS) technologies, to empower customers to efficiently manage, identify and remediate cyber threats across the business landscape. Logpoint’s cybersecurity platform &...

Jamf, the standard in managing and securing Apple at work, kicked off its 14th annual Jamf Nation User Conference (JNUC) both virtually and in-person in Austin, Texas. Joined by key partners and customers including Apple, Google and Microsoft, Jamf shared with the largest gathering of Apple admins how its continuous product innovation is bringing together management and security into one integrated platform. Author's quote “Jamf’s industry-pioneering Apple management and security...

Shoplifting in the UK is spiralling out of control with organised retail crime (ORC) being a major factor in rising theft levels and retailers struggling to detect shoplifters. Checkpoint Systems, a pioneer in advanced electronic article surveillance (EAS) systems and RFID-based inventory management, attributes the crisis to a “perfect storm” of rising living costs driven by inflation, supply chain challenges, and some retailers’ slow adoption of loss prevention technology. C...

Soter Technologies, a provider of innovative environmental sensor and software technologies, announced that it has received the 2023 IoT Evolution LPWAN Excellence Award from IoT Evolution World and Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) for its FlySense® FS286L vape detection solution with integrated LoRaWAN® connectivity. Low Power WAN (LPWAN) The award recognises achievements in Low Power WAN (LPWAN), which includes LoRaWAN and other low-power wireless technologies. Soter was recog...

Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider, has launched the TNV-C7013RC corner mount camera with AI, for fewer false alarms and more efficient forensic search. False alarm reduction Designed specifically for correctional facilities and mental health settings with an anti-ligature casing, the camera is one of the latest in Hanwha Vision’s expansion of AI cameras. Enabling operators to monitor settings 24/7, the addition of AI improves accuracy and reduces false alarms, only aler...

OPTEX has announced the launch of its new REDSCAN mini-Pro sensor series, featuring an integrated infrared camera to provide highly accurate and ultra-fast short-range laser detection and visual verification in both indoor and outdoor high-security environments. The latest addition to the award-winning REDSCAN LiDAR series, the new REDSCAN mini-Pro analyses the size, location, and distance of moving or loitering objects to accurately and precisely detect intruders to a range of 20mx20m. REDSCA...

Smiths Detection, a pioneer in threat detection and security screening technologies, announces that it has achieved the 1,000th sale of its HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX computed tomography (CT) X-ray scanner. HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX The HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX produces high-resolution volumetric 3D images for quicker and deeper baggage assessment and automatic explosive detection with low false alarm rates. This provides an advanced security screening experience that allows passengers to leave electronic device...

Smart city and digital transformation specialists, Data Performance Consultancy (DPC), and wind turbine pioneer Enturi, have announced their partnership for a standards-based wind turbine and data management project. The collaboration will adopt the Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) Secure IP Device Framework and pair Enturi’s wind turbine with DPC’s trusted data expertise to support both businesses and individuals in achieving their sustainability goals through the use o...

The highly anticipated 2023 Women in Security Awards took place in London’s spectacular Shakespeare’s Underglobe Theatre. The event drew a remarkable gathering of inspirational women practitioners and senior leaders from the security sector.      Organised annually by Professional Security magazine and Patron Una Riley, the Women in Security Awards is a prestigious ceremony to commend and celebrate the achievements, contributions, and remarkable accompl...

The identity verification industry has evolved significantly in recent years, expanding its scope beyond traditional Know Your Customer (KYC) processes. As IDV is becoming the new norm, more identity verification providers are vying for the attention of potential customers. While the market is becoming a buyer’s market, it can also be confusing because of the many seemingly similar offers. As Gartner notes, “It is challenging for end-user organisations to select a vendor in a crowde...

Absolute Software, the only provider of intelligent, self-healing security solutions, announced that it has been recognised for the second year in a row as a Representative Vendor in the 2023 Gartner Market Guide for Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA). In the report, Gartner emphasised growing demand in the market and ZTNA’s future direction. The report stated, “The ZTNA market has continued to mature and grow rapidly. Gartner’s Forecast: Enterprise Network Equipment by Mar...

Violent criminals pose the greatest threat to UK companies in the next 12 months, more than in any other country surveyed in Europe, according to the ‘World Security Report’ published by G4S. 1,775 Chief Security Officers (CSOs) in 30 countries representing large, global companies with total revenue of more than $20 trillion took part in the first-ever World Security Report’. Threat from violent criminals In the UK, the potential threat from violent criminals was reported by...

ConnectWise, one of the world’s renowned software companies dedicated to the success of IT solution providers (TSPs), is pleased to announce that ConnectWise MDR™ will be integrated with Microsoft's small and medium-business-focused security solutions. This collaboration enables strengthened cybersecurity management for companies worldwide, through the integration of ConnectWise MDR and Microsoft Defender for Business standalone and as part of Microsoft 365 Business Premium. ...