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Emergency24, a pioneer in the alarm monitoring and security industry since 1967, announces it has hired Tom McNeil as the new Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Tom brings more than 20 years of experience and knowledge of the monitoring sector to Emergency24. With his depth and breadth of experience in various sales leadership roles with multiple central stations, Tom’s proven track record in sales and marketing and personal approach to helping alarm companies is anticipated to elevat...

Remote services are covered by three standards (EN 50710:2021 3, EN 16763:2017 and CLC/TS 50136-10:2022) and the concepts introduced in them are complex. Guidance document  Euralarm felt the need to produce a guidance document, that provides micro and small service companies with a handy checklist when subcontracting the operation and maintenance of the Remote Access Infrastructure (RAI) to a Remote Infrastructure Service Provider (RAISP). The guidance explains the main elements of the R...

Someone is trying to break into an ATM with a sledgehammer one day while someone else tries to install a skimmer (card reader) the next. On both occasions, a warning is given within a matter of seconds through a loudspeaker that they’ve been detected. They are told to stop their illegal activity and leave the ATM zone. AI capabilities After ignoring the instructions, a dense, harmless fog deterrent is released which pushes the intruder back towards the entrance, and a patrol and response...

Since the beginning of October, all the agents at the security company SOS Cash & Value have been equipped with the intelligent vest from Wearin’, the startup whose Internet of Things (IoT) technology is specifically designed to reinforce the safety and efficiency of its mission-critical teams on the ground. The high-tech vest that SOS Cash & Value’s security guards wear at all times during their mission throughout Switzerland is equipped with environmental and biometric sen...

SailPoint Technologies, Inc., the pioneer in enterprise identity security announced that it had been recognised as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Governance Administration for Identity Security 2022 Vendor Assessment (doc #US47254121, November 2022). IDC MarketScape is a highly respected vendor assessment tool for the information and communications technology (ICT) industry, providing both quantitative and qualitative technology market assessments designed to help organisations make...

Suprema, a global pioneer in access control and biometrics, shared its vision and future growth strategies at the three-day ‘Suprema Global Partner Program 22’ event from November 16 to 18, 2022 at Lotte Hotel Seoul. The event marked the eleventh anniversary of the Suprema Global Partner Program. A total of 114 partners from 46 countries participated, representing companies from every continent. Suprema and its partners interacted with each other and shared insights about Suprema&rs...

Scality announced RING9; the ninth generation of its leading RING scale-out file and object storage software, a solution that allows IT teams to build and run a modern hybrid-cloud data storage infrastructure with higher performance and efficiency. RING9 is built on major investments in Scality’s flagship RING solution that enables IT teams to:   Fully leverage flash media through tiering and dynamic data protection policies. Modernise the monitoring stack with Prometheus to...

ZeroEyes, creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) announces that the Authority has selected ZeroEyes for a pilot programme designed to reduce the likelihood of gun-related violence on train platforms. SEPTA is the first major transit system to deploy ZeroEyes’ solution, which is used by the U.S. Department of Defense,...

Patriot One Technologies Inc. announced its intent to rebrand the Company, including changing its name to more accurately reflect its vision to create a world where great (patron) experiences and safety work together. Patriot One intends to become Xtract One Technologies Inc., which showcases the Company’s ability to be a single source of digital innovation solutions providing advanced patron experience, safety, and business insights. “We have been developing the Company over t...

Rubrik, the Zero Trust Data Security™ Company announced Rubrik Cyber Recovery to help organisations improve their cyber readiness and recover faster with confidence. Available as part of Rubrik Security Cloud, Rubrik Cyber Recovery delivers two new capabilities to help organisations better prepare for attacks and minimise operational downtime. It provides a simple way to test, validate, and document the success of an organisation’s cyber recovery plans. It also provides businesses a...

Family-run security firm, CDX Security Group recently landed a spot in the top three percent of UK security firms, following a successful audit from the Security Industry Authority (SIA). Selection criteria  The Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS), commissioned by the SIA, aims to protect the public and employees within the security industry through a framework that sets, improves, and monitors operating standards. Firms are marked against seven criteria and must consistently demonstrate exc...

D-Fend Solutions, the pioneer in radio frequency (RF), cyber-based, non-kinetic, non-jamming, counter-drone takeover technology, is proud to announce that this past quarter, 3Q2022, it sold over $3 million in EnforceAir counter-drone security systems and components to various United States federal security agencies. The agencies span a range of sectors and applications in U.S. defense, homeland security, and law enforcement, with the contracts distributed across multiple high-profile department...

SATO, a global pioneer in auto-ID and labeling solutions, and Loftware, the global pioneer in Enterprise Labeling and Artwork Management solutions announced the launch of the world’s first cloud-based RFID tag encoding and logging solution. Addressing the authentication needs  The solution, using SATO RFID printers, tags, and Loftware’s NiceLabel Cloud software is designed to meet the strictest track and trace, brand authenticity, and authentication needs for manufacturers. T...

BlueVoyant, a cyber defence company that combines internal and external cyber security announced that Michael Conley is joining the company as a chief revenue officer. Conley brings more than 25 years of experience helping enterprises solve cyber security issues, most recently at CDW's Sirius Computer Solutions, one of the nation's largest IT solutions integrators. Cyber security solutions BlueVoyant recently entered into a strategic alliance with CDW where CDW and BlueVoyant will serve a...

911inform, the only notification and security management platform that bridges the gap between first responders and organisations, announces it has received major federal and state security certifications to solidify its standing as a pioneer in security management. The certifications, including SOC 2 Type 2, FedRAMP Ready, and the globally recognised ISO 27001, signal that the platform has the highest standards of cybersecurity, confidentiality, and data integrity. It is the only platform of i...

Cognitec Systems has promoted Mikael Fagerlund to VP Sales and Marketing, passing the baton from revered industry veteran and company Co-Founder, Dr. Jürgen Pampus. Fagerlund has served the sales team at the company’s Dresden headquarters since 2011, most recently as Director Sales EMEA. He will continue to manage sales activities and customer relations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, but also oversee global sales and growth strategies. Extensive technical expertise Before j...

Dedrone, the market pioneer in smart airspace security announced that it has formed a partnership with Axis Communications to incorporate Axis network cameras into Dedrone’s counter-drone command and control (C2) platform, DedroneTracker. With Axis camera integration, Dedrone is the first counter-UAS (cUAS) company to provide proven artificial intelligence (AI)- and machine learning (ML)-driven multi-sensor fusion to autonomously detect, track, and identify drones (DTI) with mul...

2N, the global pioneer in internet-enabled intercoms and access control systems, has announced that all of its intercoms and access unit readers have become Secured by Design (SBD) accredited. UK police initiative SBD is the flagship UK police initiative to help ‘design out’ crime through high-quality, innovative products and processes. To achieve SBD status, 2N’s intercoms and access unit readers (the 2N® Access Unit 2.0 and the 2N® Access Unit M), had to adhere to...

Securiton AG Switzerland is now integrating the Panomera® and Domera® camera systems from Dallmeier electronic GmbH & Co. KG. Thanks to the German manufacturer's consistent ‘Made in Germany’ strategy, Securiton AG customers benefit from the highest standards of privacy and security. The high quality and patented technology of Dallmeier cameras also ensure maximum security performance, a long service life and low total cost of ownership (TCO). Mobile property protection...

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) remains the cornerstone of nearly every IT security environment, but even as the technology matures, new use cases, and rising compliance mandates are adding new challenges to infosec professionals charged with managing PKI implementations. This is a key theme that comes out of the 2022 Global PKI and IoT Trends Study, conducted by the Ponemon Institute, and sponsored by Entrust, a pioneer in trusted payments, identities, and digital infrastructure. Internal dev...

Sentinel Consulting, a premier Manhattan-based full-service security consulting firm that advises high-profile, high-net-worth clients in the areas of security management, law enforcement, emergency services, and security technology, announced that Al Palumbo has joined the company as the Director of Technical Security Consulting. In this newly created position, Al Palumbo will work closely with Sentinel’s management, engineering team, and clients to provide oversight of all technical sec...

DH2i® the provider of always-secure and always-on IT infrastructure solutions, and Software AG Government Solutions, announces they have entered into a partnership. A trusted provider of FedRAMP solutions, Software AG Government Solutions, will integrate DH2i’s DxEnterprise (DxE) Smart High Availability Clustering software into its FedRAMP authorised cloud to achieve near-zero downtime within its own SQL Server Availability Group (AG) Kubernetes cluster. Software AG Government Solutio...

With its establishment three decades ago, Matrix has been a growing name across telecom and security domains internationally. Matrix covers the entire security and communication needs of organisations ranging in all sizes with its extensive solution range in the domain of video surveillance, access control, time-attendance, and telecom. Matrix focuses on providing customer-centered technology-driven solutions by providing world-class products indigenously researched, designed, and developed in...

Elaborate training and certification processes often act as a deterrent for installers and channel partners. To make it as easy as possible for existing and new partners to do business with the proven Panomera® and Domera® camera systems, Dallmeier has completely restructured its training and authorisation programme. Interested partners can qualify as fully-fledged Dallmeier partners with just two training sessions. With another day of "Technical Training", installers can even become Pa...

Whether it’s a school, residential property or an industrial establishment, the safety and security of a building is a priority for all organisations. Not only do the premises, resources and other assets have to be protected, but it’s paramount that the people within the building are safe at all times. A.P.E Fire & Security, specializes in installing high-quality security devices and systems to a range of buildings throughout Bristol and across the South West. A.P.E Fire & S...

As the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo enters its 20th year, ASSA ABLOY, the pioneer in access solutions, reinforces its commitment to sustainability with a world-class line-up of on-site education and a dynamic showcase of its sustainable product offerings and initiatives. Featured in Booth 1445, ASSA ABLOY highlights its key sustainability initiatives and products, headlined by the SARGENT 8200 Series Electrified Mortise Lock with EcoFlex® Technology and the new Ceco Door and...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Patrick Russell as its new Associate Director of Government Relations and Colby Williams as its new Senior Manager of Government Relations. In these roles, Russell and Williams will join SIA Senior Director of Government Relations Jake Parker in helping the association address a growing number of public policy issues affecting the industry. Russell's experience  Russell comes to SIA with 15 years of experience working in politics and poli...

3xLOGIC, Inc., a provider of integrated, intelligent security solutions announced a new range of deployment options for users seeking to protect smaller areas in active shooter situations with the new Single Sensor Gunshot Detection solution. Concussive wave technology 3xLOGIC’s Gunshot Detection devices use patented concussive wave technology to detect the moment a gun is fired, and the bullet leaves the chamber. Upon firing, the force of the bullet leaving the chamber creates a concus...

IDIS is strengthening project support for its integration partners and customers across the UK with the appointment of IT and video tech specialist Mohamed Hashi as technical support engineer. Mohamed joins IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, at a time of continued growth in the UK despite market headwinds, with major projects recently confirmed in healthcare, hospitality, and mixed-use developments. Mohamed's experience  Following his IT apprenticeshi...

IEEE, the world's largest technical professional organisation dedicated to advancing technology for humanity, releases the results of ‘The Impact of Technology in 2023 and Beyond: an IEEE Global Study,’ a new survey of global technology leaders from the U.S., U.K., China, India, and Brazil. The study, which included 350 chief technology officers, chief information officers, and IT directors, covers the most important technologies in 2023 and future technology trends. Most important...