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viisights partners with IoTech Protect for AI-powered behavioural recognition and surveillance systems

viisights, Inc., a global provider of behavioural recognition analytics for real-time video intelligence, has partnered with IoTech Protect, a renowned provider of custom digital and physical security, to provide AI-powered behaviour recognition video analytics, in order to greatly enhance real-time event recognition and automated reporting. Acting upon system-automated messaging, security personnel can quickly target and respond to potentially dangerous problem situations. IoTech Protect will...

LastPass is the first password manager committed to a FIDO-supported passwordless future

LastPass, the global pioneer in zero-knowledge password management announced that customers can access their vault, and all sites stored in it, with a simple and secure passwordless login using the LastPass Authenticator. As the first password manager with this offering, LastPass is in a unique position to bring both individuals and businesses instant access to the applications and credentials they need in a seamless, simple and secure way. FIDO-supported passwordless future LastPass is deepl...

Allegion announces the appointment of John H. Stone as the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company

Allegion plc, a global provider of security products and solutions, has announced that John H. Stone will succeed David D. Petratis as the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective July 11, 2022. John H. Stone will also become a member of the company’s Board of Directors at that time, and David D. Petratis will serve as Executive Chairman until his retirement, which is expected by Jan. 2, 2023. David D. Petratis has led Allegion since its spin-off from the former Ingersoll Ra...

Konica Minolta receives the Technology Reseller/MSP Solution Install of the Year award at the Technology Reseller Awards 2022

Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd (Konica Minolta) has announced that it has been awarded Technology Reseller/MSP Solution Install of the Year, at the Technology Reseller Awards 2022. The prestigious IT industry award recognises a technology project solution, which has met and exceeded customer expectations in the past year. Video Solutions Services The award-winning project was delivered to a leading catering organisation, operating at a major European airport hub. The project uses...

Kingdom Group enhances service quality and efficiency with the launch of Kingdom Integrated Solutions (KIS) offering

Kingdom Group has just launched an integrated and dual solutions offering, in order to help companies streamline their facilities management and recruitment processes. By taking control of people services, quality and efficiencies are enhanced, and procurement costs reduced. Kingdom Integrated Solutions (KIS) Kingdom Integrated Solutions (KIS) brings together all of the people services offered by Kingdom Group’s ten companies, under one provider. These include hybrid security solutions -...

HITRUST announces the general availability of the HITRUST Results Distribution System (RDS)

HITRUST announced the general availability of the HITRUST Results Distribution System (RDS) to make it easier and more efficient to collect, inspect, export, and act upon findings in a third-party information assurance report. The current system of sharing and consuming third-party assurance reports is antiquated and highly inefficient. Third-party risk management (TPRM) system Vendor risk managers are encumbered with mundane and time-consuming tasks in reviewing existing reports, in order to...

Supermicro to deploy NVIDIA Grace CPU superchip-based servers, optimised for HPC, data analytics, and cloud gaming applications

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro), a globally renowned company in enterprise computing, storage, networking, and green computing technology, will deploy the NVIDIA Grace CPU Superchip in a wide range of servers optimised for AI, HPC, data analytics, digital twins, and compute-intensive applications. As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies transcend multiple industries, Supermicro servers will use the NVIDIA Grace CPU Superchip to enable a broader range of developers and IT administra...

AlgoSec announces the release of ObjectFlow, a network security object management solution for hybrid environments

AlgoSec, a global cyber security leader in securing application connectivity, has announced its new product, AlgoSec ObjectFlow, a network security object management solution for hybrid environments, spanning cloud networks, SDNs and on-premises.  According to Rik Turner, the Principal Analyst at Omdia, “In the complex environments that ensue from modern architectures, such as SDN, as well as hybrid and multi-cloud environments, there is a very real risk of overlapping objects, makin...

Security Industry Association announces winners of the 2022 Women in Biometrics Awards

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named five female biometrics leaders, as recipients of the 2022 SIA Women in Biometrics Awards, a globally recognised programme, presented by SIA, with support from sponsors - IDEMIA and Paravision, along with organisational and media supporters - AVISIAN, Biometric Update, FindBiometrics and SIA’s Identity & Biometric Technology Advisory Board and Women in Security Forum. The 2022 awardees, who will be honoured at the SIA GovSummit 2022, SI...

Interface Security Systems changes trading name to Interface Systems

In a move designed to better reflect the ever-expanding portfolio of solutions offered to customers, Interface Security Systems announced it is changing its trading name to Interface Systems. Innovative integrated security solutions While Interface has built its reputation as a managed services provider of business security solutions, the company specialises in offering innovative solutions that span physical security, network, voice connectivity, and business intelligence. This integrated su...

Allied Universal’s Global Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Steve Jones, welcomed as the 1000th Interview on The CEO Show

The CEO Show’s broadcast interview of Steve Jones, the Global Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Allied Universal, marks the 1000th interview from the nationally syndicated programme, which can be viewed online. Robert Reiss, the Host of The CEO Show and the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The CEO Forum Group, has interviewed more leading CEOs in depth on timeless leadership principles than any other media outlet on the nationally syndicated - The CEO Show. Steve...

HID Global announces the acquisition of Vizinex RFID to expand their portfolio of high performance Passive RFID tags

HID Global, a worldwide renowned company in trusted identity solutions, has announced that it has acquired Vizinex RFID. The acquisition of Vizinex RFID increases HID Global’s presence and relevance in key vertical markets, including healthcare/medical, manufacturing, oil & gas, data centres, etc. and adds a key technology to HID Global’s industry-renowned RFID tag portfolio. Vizinex RFID acquisition “Bringing Vizinex into the HID family strengthens our position in the R...

Sielox releases the Pinnacle 11.0 Access Control Platform with powerful new features and the new 2700 Intelligent Access Controller

Sielox, an established industry-renowned company in layered access control solutions, announces the immediate availability of the company’s flagship Pinnacle 11.0 Access Control Platform, a new release with powerful new features, in conjunction with the imminent release of its new 2700 Intelligent Access Controller. Pinnacle 11.0 Access Control Platform is immediately available for upgrades and new installations, with the availability of the 2700 Intelligent Access Controller set for May...

2N to present flagship intercom, upgraded in response to consumer trends, at IFSEC London

2N, the global market pioneer in internet-enabled intercoms and access control systems, has added enhanced functionality to its flagship intercom, the 2N® IP Style, in response to emerging trends in the use of residential and office buildings. Identified trends The relevant trends, which have been identified by experts including McKinsey, CBRE, and PwC, are: Residential buildings: the acceleration of e-commerce McKinsey argues that, in the US, 10 years of e-commerce adoption was compres...

Dahua presents other application scenarios of thermal cameras

The use of thermal cameras in safety and security applications has been associated traditionally with critical sites such as utilities, airports, or chemical plants where monitoring human heat signatures could have significant implications. These sensitive facilities could justify the higher costs associated with thermal cameras since there was a need for particularly sophisticated security systems. Adoption by less critical sites Currently, the price of thermal cameras has decreased substant...

SAFR SCAN debuts to the Europe market at IFSEC 2022

RealNetworks, Inc., is displaying SAFR SCAN™, a highly innovative Facial Recognition Reader for a wide range of mainstream access control, workforce management, and health safety applications at IFSEC 2022 in stand IF2635. SAFR SCAN uniquely delivers advanced identification and authentication performance at an extremely attractive price point, making its public debut in the European market.   Secure and fast access  “SAFR SCAN provides a highly secure and fast way t...

Keeper Security unveils Keeper Connection Manager (KCM) to offer Privileged Access Management to remote infrastructure

Keeper Security, the globally renowned provider of zero-trust and zero-knowledge cyber security software, has announced the launch of Keeper Connection Manager (KCM), a remote-access gateway that provides DevOps and IT teams with simple and highly secure access to RDP, SSH, VNC, MySQL and Kubernetes endpoints, through any web browser. Keeper Connection Manager (KCM) Keeper Connection Manager significantly enhances security, by enabling organisations to adopt zero-trust remote access to IT infr...

Paxton expands global team to accommodate growth

Amid a record-breaking year in product production, the global security technology manufacturer, Paxton, has expanded its team to meet product demand. Paxton has broken all their previous manufacturing records, with this year being the busiest production period in its 36-year history. Blair Bowen, Global Manufacturing Manager In support of this growth, they recently appointed Blair Bowen as Global Manufacturing Manager. Bowen previously managed manufacturing teams for Collins Aerospace and Jag...

Veracode releases the next-generation Continuous Software Security Platform, to bridge the needs of security and development teams

Veracode, a globally renowned provider of Application Security Testing (AST) solutions, has announced its Continuous Software Security Platform, which seamlessly embeds application security into the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). The platform streamlines workflows by bringing together development and security teams, in order to provide a broad understanding of risk, remediation guidance, and progress at every stage of the development process. Leveraging multiple methods to assess softw...

Aqua Security’s Trivy integrates with Docker Desktop to help developers easily identify vulnerabilities

Aqua Security, the globally renowned pure-play cloud native security provider, has announced that it has joined the Docker Extensions programme, to allow developers to easily check their resources and dependencies for vulnerabilities. Docker Extensions demonstrates Docker Inc.’s commitment to improving the developer experience, by bringing the tools that developers use the most, to an environment where they can more easily focus on innovation, and less time on everything else. Aqua &ndas...

Interface Systems announce the appointment of Brent Duncan as the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Interface Systems (Interface Security Systems LLC), a globally renowned provider of business security, managed networking, and business intelligence solutions, announced that Brent Duncan, the company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) and President, has been appointed to the position of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Brent Duncan succeeds the company’s Founder, Michael Shaw, who will take on the role of Executive Chairman, where he will focus on a range of strategic initiatives in...

Kevin Moreland appointed as the new Head of Marketing for Safer Security Group, as the firm strengthens its talent acquisition expertise

As it continues to grow and make inroads into new markets, relentlessly innovative security sector specialist - Safer Security Group is further strengthening its business acquisition expertise, with the appointment of a highly experienced marketing professional. The Paisley-based tech disruptor, Safer Security Group has acquired the services of Kevin Moreland, as its new Head of Marketing, as the company pursues its strategy of building on its successful Scottish business, with a drive into the...

Allied Universal appoints Dan Marston to lead and expand Allied Universal Technology Services in Canada

Allied Universal, the globally renowned security and facility services company, has announced the appointment of Dan Marston as the Regional Vice President of Allied Universal Technology Services Canada, further solidifying the company’s place in the market, as a top technology security services partner. Allied Universal acquired G4S in 2021, thereby creating the leader in global security services. Prior to joining Allied Universal, Dan Marston served as Regional Sales Director at Telus,...

Kingdom Group announces the appointment of Jaimie Potts as the company’s new Sales and Commercial Director

Kingdom Group has announced that Jaimie Potts has just been appointed the Sales and Commercial Director of the company. It’s the latest in a number of senior appointments for the facilities management and people services provider, as the company embarks upon its next phase of growth. Jaimie Potts brings with him to the Kingdom Group, over 25 years of experience in business development and commercial and strategic account direction, having worked for several major international companies,...

Illumio collaborates with IBM Security to bolster cyber resilience for modern organisations

Illumio, Inc., the Zero Trust Segmentation company, has announced an expanded relationship with IBM Security and a new integration between the companies’ technologies for advanced end-to-end threat detection and response. The integration combines IBM Security’s QRadar XDR with Segmentation from Illumio, to provide pre-attack protections for accelerated detection and automated containment and remediation capabilities, in order to help defend against the impacts of aggressive cyber-at...

Healix discusses the importance of good password security

The importance of having a strong password has never been more paramount, with hackers able to break a weak password in a matter of moments and if that password is used for a variety of accounts, then a criminal can access personal data, bank details, social media accounts and myriad other systems which can lead to identity theft, financial loss or fraud. Data leaking Using the same password for numerous accounts can be problematic if an account is compromised or a data leak results in accou...

Cybertech Europe 2022, the world's renowned networking platform for the cyber security industry, to be held from May 10-11, 2022

In a dedicated exhibition space, Leonardo and its experts present technological solutions for the security of digital ecosystems and the resilience of strategic assets in Italy and worldwide. The event will be opened by Franco Gabrielli, the Undersecretary of State to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers and Alessandro Profumo, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Leonardo. Cybertech Europe 2022 Cybertech Europe 2022, Europe’s largest event dedicated to cyber security, will be hel...

Qognify appoints Brian Laurienzo as Director of Transportation, Americas

Qognify, a provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions announced the appointment of Brian Laurienzo as its Director of Transportation, Americas. Qognify VMS Qognify provides physical security software solutions to national rail operators and infrastructure owners, international airports, and mass transit systems around the world. Recently, Qognify launched a new solution – Qognify VMS. This next-generation video management system enables transportation organisations t...

Evolution targets further growth in the Netherlands and across Europe with appointment of new Country Manager

Evolution, the integrated fire and security systems business, has appointed Richard de Graaf as the new Country Manager in the Netherlands, to further service and grow increasing business opportunities in the country and across Europe. In this newly created role, Richard will be responsible for leading Evolution’s sales and growth strategy in the region, with a particular focus on the data centre sector, as well as building and developing relationships with local service providers and sup...

PSA Security Network announces new partnership with Magos Systems

PSA Security Network, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, has announced its partnership with Magos Systems (Magos), a globally renowned security solutions provider, that is re-inventing radar. Magos was established in 2008, in order to realise its Co-Founders’ vision of bringing advanced radar technology into the security and perimeter protection markets. Advanced radar technology Chris Salazar-Mangrum, the Vice President of Technology Partners at P...