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Acronis, a global service provider of cyber protection announced it is entering into a training partnership with German qSkills. The Nuremberg-based company qSkills will be offering partners and end-users across EMEA comprehensive training for Acronis solutions. The exclusive training partnership with qSkills will allow Acronis to provide end-users and partners with high-quality workshops and certification courses on Acronis cyber protection solutions. Working with small groups, experienced in...

Dahua Technology, a video-centric, provider of smart IoT solutions, is introducing version 8.0 of their DSS Video Management Software (VMS) to its North American market. The software upgrade incorporates a smaller file size for the installation package, faster startup time, and an easy-to-deploy secure design. It also boasts high scalability and performance to maximise the investment of DSS users. DSS 8.0 is designed for ease of use, efficiency, and flexibility. Multiple deployment methods allo...

A strategic partnership formed between video wall technology experts Ultimate Visual Solutions (UVS) and mobility solutions company Dynniq, has secured its first major control room project win. The partnership was formed to offer a turnkey solution for a traffic control room incorporating a UVS video wall solution with Dynniq’s Urban Traffic Management Control system, ImCity. Cloud-based platform ImCity is a cloud-based platform that has been designed to offer a flexible and open integr...

An extended range of HD and UHD video cameras from IDIS gives systems integrators and their end-user customer's affordable alternatives for NDAA-compliant video. The NDAA line-up now includes a range of 2MP, 5MP, and 8MP camera models, which are ideal for applications of any size from small to medium sites such as retail outlets, hotels, local government facilities, and offices through to enterprise users such as utilities, school, and university campuses, logistics, and large commercial buildi...

Beyond Identity, the global provider of the strongest passwordless authentication on the planet has formed a strategic partnership with Ignition Technology to distribute Beyond Identity’s solutions through its extensive network of IT resellers and MSSPs in the Nordics as well as in Benelux.   Recently ransomware attacks have been on the increase, close to doubling from the first half of 2020 to the first half of 2021. Passwords are the number one cause of ransomware attacks and...

SALTO will exhibit its latest access control innovations at The Security Event at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham on 7-9 September. “With a welcome return to live exhibitions after the pandemic, we’re looking forward to showcasing our latest access control products and software that deliver an unrivalled keyless experience,” says SALTO UK Managing Director, Ramesh Gurdev. “SALTO continues to push boundaries, to expand the envelope of what is possible and how w...

Global MSC Security announces that former Chief Constable of Derbyshire Constabulary and now a Strategic Advisor to the Home Office’s Accelerated Capability Environment (ACE) initiative, Peter Goodman OBE QPM, will participate in the Global MSC Security Conference and Exhibition 2021. The event takes place in Bristol on Tuesday 19th October and this year focuses on the use of artificial intelligence in the surveillance industry. During his 33 years’ service working across three poli...

Netwatch North America, the pioneer in proactive video monitoring solutions, is now an authorised partner for Avigilon, a subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, specialising in the design and manufacture of AI-powered video analytics and network video management software and hardware. Through this partnership, Netwatch’s purpose-built platform for proactive video monitoring will integrate with Avigilon Control Centre video management software and analytics. Outstanding customer service &ldqu...

Gratitude is a free public art installation of 51 beautifully sculptures, each unique design created by artists from across the UK. Securitas is the only security company sponsoring a sculpture and it is extremely proud to represent the industry as it expresses gratitude to every security officer and engineer and recognises the role they played as key workers during the pandemic. In expressing gratitude, Securitas also wants to honour those employees and key workers the country has lost along t...

APAC CIO Outlook, the publication connecting the IT Enterprise Community in the Asia Pacific, has selected Xerafy as the ‘25 Most Promising Data Centre Solution Providers’ for its 2016 edition on data centre solutions. Data centre security and efficiency are a top priority for IT organisations. Keeping an accurate inventory of data centre assets and their service history is a key part of corporate IT strategy. RFID helps companies manage their data centre assets better, and Xerafy i...

Data centres have utilised barcodes and paper inventory to keep track of IT Assets. The combination of physical labour and human error causes excessive inventory time and widens the possibility of inventory omissions with a productivity cost and monetary loss. At the end of each fiscal quarter, financial institutions, large scale manufacturers, and content delivery network providers need to account for every server that is currently in service, has been moved, replaced, needs replacement, and a...

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...

SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has appointed Scott Ziebell as Regional Sales Manager for the Plain States Region. Based in Kansas, Ziebell oversees sales activity and territory growth in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Western Wisconsin. He reports to SALTO Senior Regional Sales Manager Joe Buist. Provide excellent support “Scott has an impressive history in sales and SALTO is thrilled to have him managi...

Konica Minolta announces that manufacturer-independent SySS GmbH has tested and certified the security of the MOBOTIX 7 intelligent video platform and MOBOTIX Mx6 security cameras. As a result, the leading institute for penetration tests in Germany has confirmed the best possible cybersecurity of Konica Minolta’s MOBOTIX products series. Looking for security vulnerabilities During the tests, hardware and software components are subjected to simulated hacker attacks in several scenarios....

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...

Figures show one in ten employees will have their security username or password compromised by cybercriminals. For people operating access and security systems, preventing this kind of cyber breach is even more important. Tim Northwood, director of Inner Range, discusses how Two Factor Authentication (2FA) provides an extra layer of cyber security for customers. Benefits of 2FA Two Factor Authentication (2FA), which is offered by Inner Range’s intelligent integrated access and security...

In the wake of an unprecedented increase in reports of violence and abuse towards frontline workers, body worn video systems provider, Reveal Media and lone worker protection specialists Peoplesafe have entered into a strategic partnership to provide public-facing workers with a body camera solution designed to record all incidents. Initially adopted by the police force, body worn video technology is starting to be adopted by other industries, from healthcare providers such as ambulance staff t...

Vector Flow, Inc., the innovator of AI and data-driven physical security solutions, announces that their Security Operations Centre (SOC) Automation Suite is proven to reduce false and nuisance alarms by over 80% in real-world applications. This enormous reduction in false alarms not only dramatically improves SOC efficiency and productivity, it lets SOC operators focus on real alarms and provide improved services. Juniper Networks, a pioneer in networking solutions company, deployed the SOC Au...

Securitas, an intelligent protective services partner, has agreed to acquire Tepe Güvenlik A.S., an electronic security company in Turkey. Through this acquisition, Securitas becomes number two in the monitoring market in Turkey, and the acquisition 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 10 (MSEK 100) on a debt-free basis. Electronic security solutions In 2020, Tepe G&uu...

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...

The Security Leadership Research Institute (SLRI) has released the results of its 2021 corporate security organisational structures, cost of services, and staffing benchmark. Highlights 41% of respondents operated at the Director level The average security budget reported was $13,254,850 On average, respondents reported one security employee for every 93 employees Security leaders have used the budget, title, and reporting data provided by this benchmark to avoid budget reductions and s...

Security and Safety Things GmbH and Prosegur, one of the largest security companies in the world, have announced their collaboration on the development of a new Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment, leveraging the intelligence of innovative Artificial Intelligence infused video analytics and the expertise of Prosegur human operators to improve security services for customers around the globe. Prosegur will incorporate innovative, AI-infused video analytic applications from the Security...

Reliance Protect, a provider of lone worker solutions, has reinforced its commitment to personal safety by being one of the first to combine the benefits of live audio and video stream functionality, coupled with GPS user location, in a single device. The solution comes in the form of the innovative VB400 body-worn camera, which is designed to enhance lone worker safety through the use of cutting edge features that accelerate response decision making, provide powerful evidence capture, improve...

The 23rd China (Guangzhou) International Building Decoration Fair (“CBD Fair (Guangzhou)”) kicked off on July 20, 2021. DNAKE solutions and devices of smart community, video intercom, smart home, smart traffic, fresh air ventilation, and smart lock were showcased at the fair and drew huge attention.  CBD Fair China (Guangzhou) International Building Decoration Fair features a unique style of cross-discipline bespoke home furnishings and provides integrated solu...

Earning the international praise from high-level visitors and exhibitors alike, the first edition of the prestigious defence exhibition, DEFEA 2021 was completed in total success, presenting 315 renowned exhibiting defence industries from 22 countries and visited by 45 official national delegations, represented at political and military level, from 36 countries. From 13th to 15th of July, 2021, Metropolitan Expo, the largest and most advanced exhibition centre in Southeast Europe, hosted highly...

Patriot One Technologies Inc. announces it has released Alert Center, a remote-access solution that enables security alert orchestration and delivery via a mobile app. Alert Center extends the functionality and flexibility of Patriot One’s PATSCAN weapons- and threat-detection platform, providing a broad set of options for security operations teams to design security processes to match their business models. Targeted security groups This enhancement to the PATSCAN portfolio enables easy...

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...

BlueVoyant, a cybersecurity company, announces the launch of its BlueVoyant modern SOC for Splunk® cloud platform, designed to empower customers and maximise their investment in Splunk cloud platform. The service features white glove technical workshops, rapid onboarding into Splunk cloud platform, and 24/7 managed detection and response (MDR), powered by BlueVoyant’s 24/7 cloud-based managed security operations centre (SOC). Providing ongoing maintenance Building upon its long-term...

Soloinsight, the security workflow automation platform company, will showcase its CloudGate SmartSpace solution during ISC West at booth #9100. ISC West is held at the Sands Convention Centre in Las Vegas, Nevada, July 19 - July 21. CloudGate SmartSpace, which is a comprehensive space management platform that automates space usage and employee occupancy, was recently named an SIA New Product Showcase Award winner in the hosted solutions/managed services category. Intuitive analytics dashboards...