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Allied Universal®,  the security and facility services company, announced the launch of its new Enhanced Protection Services business unit.   High-consequence threat mitigation To address the most critical threats to life and safety, Enhanced Protection Services offers comprehensive, high-consequence threat mitigation at every stage of the risk cycle from planning and preoperational surveillance to execution and completion. Leveraging extensive subject matter expertise, the team deli...

Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology announced the launch of a next-generation connected area monitor that advances gas detection and early hazard identification for companies and first responders, providing organisations and communities with unprecedented protection. EXO 8 portable area monitor The new EXO 8 portable area monitor to be unveiled September 16 at the National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo in Orlando, Florida is the only direct...

OPTEX, the pioneering global sensor manufacturer, will be showcasing its broad range of its advanced intrusion detection solutions at Security Essen 2024, the pioneering trade fair for the security industry. For high security perimeter applications, included within the OPTEX portfolio of fibre optic-based detectors are the EchoPoint™ and Fibre Defender series. The OPTEX fibre optic range uses intelligent analytics to determine whether an attempted intrusion is taking place and can be inst...

ISC East, with its premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), and in partnership with the ASIS NYC Chapter, announced 2024’s slate of speakers that will headline the Keynote Series at The Bridge, ISC East’s mainstage destination. ISC East Keynote Series Day 1 Keynote: Proactive Security Strategies at Navy Pier, Chicago: A Unified Approach to Emergency Preparedness and Response – Brian Murphy, chief operating officer at Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois,...

Vismo, the specialist in app-based global tracking and security solutions with data and information from intelligence feeds will exhibit at Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024, Orlando, Florida, 23 - 25 September.  Attendees at Vismo’s booth #2907 will be able to experience the company’s offerings through interactive demonstrations and hands-on displays including with the Vismo Locate & Protect App. Emergency alerts The app features a panic button for emergency alerts via...

Absolute Security, the pioneer in enterprise cyber resilience, has acquired Syxsense, a recognised innovator in automated endpoint and vulnerability management. Firmware-embedded platform With Syxsense integrated, customers will be able to add automated, vulnerability and patch management capabilities. From the moment devices are powered on, organisations will be able to leverage Absolute’s firmware-embedded platform to ensure that operating systems (OS), applications, and critical secu...

Clue Software, the provider of software for investigations and intelligence management, has announced the appointment of Laura Eshelby as Head of Economic Crime. Eshelby joined Clue after ten years at the Cabinet Office, where she was the Deputy Director for Practice, Standards, and Capability at the Public Sector Fraud Authority. Triple ARR The investigations software company, which raised £4 million in February 2024 in a round led by Frog Capital, has experienced significant growth....

Award-winning, global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, is kicking off a series of announcements in the lead-up to ISC West by spotlighting the evolution of Security Made Better (SMB), a cloud-based solution delivering integrated security in an accessible app format.   Designed with the same powerful hardware as Gallagher’s enterprise solution, but simplified so anyone can use it, this new era of SMB offers End Users and installers additional functionality and increased...

UK-based Intruder Detection manufacturer Texecom is proud to announce the launch of the Capture LR50, a state-of-the-art 50m Long Range Corridor PIR motion detector designed to deliver unmatched security coverage for long and narrow spaces. This advanced device is set to redefine security in environments where extended protection is crucial, offering unparalleled precision and reliability. Capture LR50 Capture LR50 is specifically engineered for environments where standard motion detectors ma...

They are new, they are inventive - and their products make life safer. Among the 500 or so exhibitors at Security Essen are several young companies presenting innovative security technology from Germany. Young Innovators “Young Innovators” is the motto of the joint stand in Hall 5 of the leading trade fair for security, which takes place at Messe Essen from September 17 to 20. The spectrum ranges from bullet and stab-resistant clothing to four-legged walking robots and resist...

Cyware, the pioneer in threat intelligence management, security collaboration, and orchestrated response, announced the appointments of Sachin Jade as Chief Product Officer and Ashok Kumar as Head of U.S. Engineering. Sachin Jade Sachin Jade joins Cyware as the Chief Product Officer. Sachin’s experience stems from both the entrepreneurial world & Fortune 100 firms. Sachin has been involved in the risk and security space, is extremely customer-centric, and brings a customer lens to s...

The first-ever European Union rules to curb methane emissions from the energy sector have become legislation. The new EU Methane Emissions Reduction 2019/942 Ruling means gas, oil, and coal industries in Europe must measure, monitor, report, and verify their methane emissions and take action to reduce them. Why introduce this ruling? According to the EU’s Green House Gas (GHG) Inventory Report, more than 50% of all direct methane emissions from Europe’s energy sector result from u...

Over half (54%) of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) feel their security team is unprepared for evolving AI-powered threats, according to research from Absolute Security. The findings were uncovered in the Absolute Security United Kingdom CISO Cyber Resilience Report 2024 which surveyed 250 UK CISOs at enterprise organisations, via an independent polling agency Censuswide, to assess the state of cyber resilience, AI, and the cyber threat landscape in the UK. NCSC findings According...

IDS Imaging Development Systems introduces a new 3D camera in the Ensenso product line. With its compact, industrial-grade design and the combination of a very short working distance and a large field of view, the Ensenso B is particularly suitable for bin-picking applications.  Ensenso B 3D camera Due to its high depth of field, it can capture objects over a large area and localise all parts in a container at once, for example. This optimises the pick-and-place process and facilitates...

Cequence, a pioneer in API security and bot management, is proud to introduce revolutionary advancements to its Unified API Protection (UAP) platform. These enhancements mark a significant milestone in API security, specifically tailored to support the secure use of AI applications like Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). Cequence’s solutions protect applications deployed in the cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments, and also support serverless environments, ensuring an...

Nanodems, an innovator in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) solutions is excited to announce its first participation in ISC East 2024. The premier event will be held from November 19-21, 2024, at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City.  ISC East ISC East is the Northeast’s largest security and public safety event, bringing together security professionals, dealers, integrators, and end-users from various industries to explore cutting-edge technologies and solutions....

DeterTech and Northamptonshire Police have partnered in a joint initiative to prevent burglary and deter opportunistic thieves operating in Northampton. Under the "Stand up to Crime” initiative, Northamptonshire Police will distribute crime prevention packs including SmartWater kits to residents in two pilot areas – Weston Area Northampton and Corby Kingswood. The initiative has been designed and funded by the Office of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire, and Crime Commissioner afte...

The Orange County Emergency Services, Public Safety Communications Division became the 146th Emergency Communications Center (ECC) in the United States and the 14th ECC in the State of North Carolina to implement the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP). Implementation of ASAP "The ASAP program provides our ECC with most accurate and timely alarm notifications possible while reducing the workload of our Public Safety Telecommunicators. The implementation of ASAP provides significant benefits...

Bart Bednar has joined ALCEA as an ALWIN Sales Engineer for North America. With more than 26 years of engineering and integration experience, he is based in Irving, Texas, and reports directly to Michael Woody, the company’s Technical Service and Customer Success Manager. ALCEA offers a wide range of critical infrastructure security solutions and access management systems as the internal systems integrator partner of ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions. In 2023, the company introduced ALWIN secur...

Metrasens, a provider of advanced detection systems for security and safety applications announced its ongoing strategic partnerships with K-12 public school districts across the United States. By addressing the critical issue of extracurricular event safety, Metrasens solidifies its position as a pioneer in school safety and the go-to partner for enhancing security at campus events. School safety In the dynamic security landscape within educational settings, ensuring safety durin...

Gradiant announced it has joined NVIDIA Metropolis, a partner programme focused on bringing to market a new generation of vision AI applications. NVIDIA Metropolis nurtures a rich ecosystem and offers powerful developer tools to supercharge vision AI applications that are designed to make the world’s most important spaces and operations safer and more efficient. Bird Detection solution Through its Bird Detection solution, Gradiant can provide real-time identification and classification&...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation announced that its AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution has been deployed by Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) to mitigate gun-related violence. Protecting FSW campuses ZeroEyes has been implemented across all four FSW campuses, protecting 16,000 students and nearly 1,000 faculty and staff. First establishe...

New guidance on AI-powered video technology will help systems integrators and their customers invest with confidence, says IDIS, South Korea’s largest in-country video manufacturer.  There are more ways than ever to use AI in surveillance operations, but with these opportunities come risks says the company in a new report. End-to-End AI Video Buyer concerns include overspending on equipment and associated infrastructure that fails to meet expectations, becoming trapped with inflexi...

Check Point Research (CPR) releases new data on Q2 2024 cyber attack trends. The data is segmented by global volume, industry, and geography. These cyber attack numbers were driven by a variety of reasons, ranging from the continued increase in digital transformation and the growing sophistication of cybercriminals using advanced techniques like AI and machine learning. Need for robust cyber security Economic motivation for income from attacks like ransomware and phishing as well as attacks f...

Sophos, a global pioneer of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks announced that Teresa Anania has joined the company as Chief Customer Officer (CCO). Anania will play a key role in accelerating Sophos’ customer and partner success initiatives to maximise the value of Sophos’ portfolio of cybersecurity solutions and services, including Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services and endpoint, network, email, and cloud security. Teresa Anania Anania has more th...

Mimecast, a global cybersecurity pioneer, has unveiled its Human Risk Management (HRM) platform, marking an important and eagerly anticipated milestone in advancing toward the next generation of cybersecurity. HRM platform In response to customer and market demand for a more effective means of mitigating risk brought on by employee mistakes and user errors, Mimecast has charted a new path forward by developing a connected HRM platform. The platform will provide unprecedented visibility into a...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has expanded its Siemens Xcelerator partner ecosystem with the addition of the AI-driven field service and asset management suite from IFS, the world’s pioneering provider of industrial AI and enterprise software for companies that manage complex assets, operations, and service-focused activities. SaaS solution The powerful SaaS solution includes AI-enabled asset monitoring and a scheduling and optimisation engine that enables increased resource utilisation a...

Many airports have been affected by the 100ml liquid limitation being reimposed for some 3D X-ray screening equipment, requiring passengers to remove any liquid, gel, or aerosol above 100ml from their bags and have it screened separately. X-ray screener training Airport security personnel play a crucial role in safeguarding passengers and preventing potential terrorist threats, and given that the world is entering peak summer travel season, with ever-increasing threats from around the world, i...

Automated operation is a key function for expanding rail capacity and strengthening the performance of railways. Working together with S-Bahn Berlin, Siemens Mobility has installed and will be testing an obstacle detection system – a key technology component for enabling fully automated driving – for the first time during regular daily operation.  The project’s goal is to thoroughly evaluate the performance of the new obstacle detection system during daily operation in va...

Darktrace, a pioneer in cybersecurity AI, has released its UK State of AI Cybersecurity Report, which surveyed over 200 security pioneers and practitioners across a broad array of industries. The research asked security pioneers their thoughts on the threats facing their businesses following the widespread adoption of AI, which has increased the speed, sophistication, and success of cyber attacks. Report findings Almost three-quarters (71%) of businesses are already seeing AI-powered cyber th...