Internet of Things (IoT) - News

Nozomi Networks Inc., the pioneer in OT and IoT security announced the industry’s first OT and IoT security sensor that runs embedded in Mitsubishi Electric programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Arc Embedded With Arc Embedded, security and operations teams gain previously unavailable visibility at the process level of their industrial automation equipment and field assets as well as the ability to analyse and deter process-level threats and malicious user activity without impacting curr...

Secure email and file transfer provider Zivver has been recognised as a High Performer for both Email Encryption and Email Security in the G2 Summer Market Report. G2 is the world's largest and most trusted software marketplace, empowering business professionals to make better software purchasing decisions based on authentic peer reviews. The G2 Summer 2024 Market Report reflects the voice of real users, and Zivver’s comprehensive and robust email encryption and security solutio...

Barox Kommunikation AG, the manufacturer of professional standard switches, PoE media converters and IP extenders, is delighted to announce that it has joined the Genetec™ Technology Partner Program (TPP). Barox’s network management Genetec plug-in provides flexibility and extended network diagnostics from within the Genetec™ Security Centre, significantly reducing security network support costs. Following its release, barox has been welcomed into the Genetec Technology Partne...

SONDA USA, a pioneering provider of innovative smart city technology solutions, has announced a new partnership with Intel Corporation and ISS (Intelligent Security Systems) to offer cutting-edge video intelligence capabilities powered by advanced artificial intelligence. This collaboration leverages SONDA's leadership in smart cities and digital transformation, Intel's high-performance hardware solutions, and ISS' AI and computer vision expertise. The resulting outcome is a robust video analyt...

RecFaces, a provider of advanced facial biometric software, announces the release of its new white paper titled - 'Facial Recognition Systems in Securing Critical Infrastructure'.   The white paper delves into the fundamentals of securing critical infrastructure, which encompasses everything, from perimeter monitoring and access control to video surveillance and beyond. Facial recognition technology With increasing digitisation, the Internet of Things, and biometric technology advan...

The faulty CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor update and subsequent outage – the CrowdOut Event – underscore the potential for Single Point of Failure (SPoF) technology outages to impact the global digital economy. CyberCube is advising clients on how to use SPoF Intelligence to identify exposed insureds and estimate the exposure footprint of the event. SPoF Intelligence is the definitive source for analysing a portfolio's digital supply chain, integrated with the industr...

Mercury Security, the manufacturer of OEM technology, and HID, a pioneer in trusted identity and access control solutions, announce the next-generation Mercury MP Controllers, designed to deliver enhanced flexibility and security for businesses of all sizes. As technology advances, access control systems require robust encryption and advanced threat detection. Mercury MP Controllers The new Mercury MP Controllers empower access control software providers and integrators to seamlessl...

DNAKE, an industry-pioneering and trusted provider of IP video intercom and solutions, and Htek, an industry-pioneering unified communication equipment manufacturer and solution provider, have successfully completed compatibility testing. This achievement enables seamless interoperability between DNAKE IP video intercoms and Htek IP phones. The integration enhances communication efficiency, improves security measures, and offers a scalable solution for various modern organisational needs. How...

Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology, has announced that it has released the new AlertLink feature for its award-winning EXO and G7 devices. AlertLink proximity-based warning alerts increase employee safety via advance warning of potentially dangerous conditions, expediting evacuations and incident response. The company developed the feature after receiving feedback through their customer advisory panel that proximity-based warnings will enhance industrial saf...

Corsha Inc., a Washington D.C.-based cybersecurity firm, known for its innovative Identity Provider for Machines, pioneering the way in Machine-to-Machine (M2M) security solutions, has been awarded an SBIR Phase III contract by the United States Air Force Sustainment Centre (AFSC).  This initiative will focus on developing a blueprint for streamlining how to get Authority to Operate (ATO) and Interim Authority to Test (IATT) certifications for new technologies on the Industrial Depot Maint...

Euralarm has welcomed AddSecure as a new member. The European provider of secure IoT connectivity and end-to-end solutions will become a member of the Euralarm Security Section.  IoT and end-to-end solutions AddSecure is a European provider of secure IoT connectivity and end-to-end solutions.  The company helps customers optimise their operations, drive business value, and secure vital functions. Data-driven, and sensor-based Their secure IoT solutions are used within the areas o...

Following the publication of the EC’s White Paper "How to master Europe's digital infrastructure" Euralarm is emphasising the potential risks and challenges associated with an uncoordinated and premature shutdown of 2G and 3G networks.  The aforementioned White Paper discusses the need to adapt spectrum management to meet the demands of the Digital Decade, including the coordinated shutdown of 2G and 3G networks while ensuring the continued support of essential legacy services such a...

Waterfall Security is delighted to announce the launch of HERA™-Hardware Enforced Remote Access, a new technology designed to enable safe and secure remote access into cyber-physical systems and OT networks. HERA allows organisations to reap the operational and economical value of remotely accessing and controlling OT devices and workstations, without introducing the risks that come with external connectivity. Remote access is one of the weakest links when it comes to OT cy...

Cloudbrink has expanded its personal SASE service with Internet security features that allow all classes of applications to be managed on one platform under a single policy for work-from-anywhere (WFA) users. With the addition of Internet security controls, Cloudbrink now supports single-policy management of web, SaaS and private enterprise applications from a single lightweight app running on the user’s device. Cloudbrink’s Internet security A single agent for both ZTNA and SWG s...

Software AG has ranked 1st for Automation Opportunities and Digital Transformation Use Cases in the Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Process Mining Platforms. This is the second consecutive year. Marc Vietor, Chief Product and Service Officer of ARIS, commented: "I believe our continued pursuit of excellence and innovation led to this recognition, to be ranked first in two use cases. Businesses everywhere are fighting on multiple fronts to become more efficient by optimising their pr...

JumpCloud Inc. released the results of its Q3 2024 SME IT Trends Report, “Detours Ahead: How IT Navigates an Evolving World.” The seventh edition of the report provides new insights around the challenges and opportunities facing IT teams at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It covers topics such as: The growing threat of shadow IT and AI How teams manage complicated device and IT environments The relationship between IT and managed service providers (MSPs) IT professio...

Own Company, the industry pioneer for SaaS data protection and activation, strengthens its commitment to US government agencies with FedRAMP-authorised backup and recovery solution for ServiceNow. Own’s backup and recovery solution for ServiceNow, Own Recover, is now a FedRAMP-authorised data protection solution. In recent years, U.S. government agencies have made significant strides in modernising and adopting Software as a Service (SaaS) applications to enhance their efficiency and serv...

Ontic, a software provider delivering Connected Intelligence to unify how corporate security professionals manage threats, mitigate risks, and strengthen businesses, announced a significant expansion of its Integrated Research and Incidents, Investigations, and Case Management products. From incident to investigation, the purpose-built solutions automate, centralise, and streamline workflows, giving corporate security professionals greater speed, efficiency, and connected intell...

Invicti, the pioneering provider of application security testing solutions, announced Invicti API Security, merging comprehensive API discovery with proactive security testing into a single solution. The growth of service-based architectures has driven an explosion in APIs, creating yet another expanding attack surface for security teams to address. As development teams embrace the productivity benefits of AI code assistants, API creation accelerates further. But while AI code assistants are bo...

Whilst the transformative capabilities of AI have captured the global consciousness, the sustainability of its usage is one such topic that has been slow to attract attention. Due to the intense computational power needed to run and train AI models, the energy consumption of these computers is immense, with one study by Cornell University showing that training some models, such as GPT-3, burned up to 500 metric tons of CO2, comparable to a coal power plant running for 10 hours. AI-powered ph...

The New Dice has announced significant growth in the first half of 2024. This surge is attributed to the company's laser focus on its core mission-critical platform and its ability to cater to the growing demand for advanced technologies in the alarm monitoring centre environment.  Presence awareness Dice's innovative approach includes the introduction of presence awareness. This feature creates customisable "areas of interest" that transform any camera or IoT device into a potential ala...

Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc., a subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., is pleased to announce that ZeroNow has welcomed RAD as an Industry Partner in its quest to bring the number of victims of school violence to zero. RAD delivers cost-effective artificial intelligence-based security solutions that can help schools improve safety and efficiency. RAD technology augments the capabilities of staff to provide higher levels of situational awareness at a low cost,...

Matrix, a pioneering OEM manufacturer specialising in Security Solutions, has joined hands with Magtech Security Systems (P) Ltd to deliver state-of-the-art physical security solutions. This strategic collaboration aims to enhance security infrastructure and provide unparalleled safety measures for businesses and enterprises. Through this integration, Matrix leverages its expertise in advanced security solutions to seamlessly integrate with Magtech’s entrance access security systems, offe...

LenelS2, a global pioneer in advanced physical security solutions, has announced the launch of OnGuard® Cloud, a managed service leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver the feature-rich OnGuard access control system in the cloud.  OnGuard Cloud allows organisations to focus on their security operations by eliminating the IT burden of managing and maintaining their OnGuard software and servers, all while maintaining control over their unique environment configurations. Lene...

Exein, the embedded IoT cybersecurity company, has raised €15m in a Series B round. The round was led by 33N, a specialised investor in cybersecurity and infrastructure software, and joined by Partech.  Global expansion The round also saw continued support from existing investors United Ventures, eCAPITAL, and Future Industry Ventures (a Redstone/SBI fund). The fresh capital will drive Exein’s ambitious global expansion plans across Europe, the US as well as Asia where a new...

dormakaba announces the opening of a hub, including a new production facility in Montreal, Quebec. The new facility merges all former Access Solutions sites in Canada under one roof, supporting the growing global demand for access control solutions in the segment of hospitality. Till Reuter, CEO of dormakaba, who inaugurated the hub and production centre, says: “The opening of our new facility in Canada is part of the ongoing optimisation of our global manufacturing network, hence our gro...

D-Fend Solutions, the pioneer in field-proven radio frequency (RF), cyber-based, non-kinetic, non-jamming, counter-drone takeover technology, announced the release of EnforceAir2 version 24.04.2, which includes all upgrades to the system released since the launch of the product last year. This new software version comprises major upgrades to its award-winning capabilities and builds upon its proven C-UAS power, performance, portability, and range. Version 24.04.2 of EnforceA...

Axis Communications, a pioneer in network video, has announced the launch of a powerful bullet camera that delivers superior image quality and excellent forensic value. This all-in-one, outdoor-ready camera features a custom-made, tele lens ideal for long-distance surveillance to deliver extremely high pixel density even in low-light conditions. With many possible applications from smart cities and airport perimeters to stadiums and transport hubs, this powerful camera is ready out-of-the-box....

Sepura confirms that the Secretary of State in the Cabinet Office has revoked the Final Order imposed on Sepura pursuant to section 27 of the National Security and Investment Act 2021. The original order was made by the then Secretary of State for the former Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. On 27 June 2024, the Secretary of State in the Cabinet Office revoked the Final Order following Sepura’s return to UK ownership. This has the effect of removing all the requireme...

The Buncombe County Public Safety Communications Centre (BCPSC) became the 145th Emergency Communications Centre (ECC) in the United States and the 13th ECC in the state of North Carolina to implement the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP).  Launched in 2011 as a public-private partnership, TMA’s ASAP service is designed to increase the accuracy and efficiency of calls for service from alarm monitoring centres to Emergency Communication Centres (ECCs).   Agre...