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As vaccination rates for COVID-19 continue to rise, the global business community is advancing the conversation about returning to work. Employees that were housed in large private and multi-tenant office spaces in major urban and suburban centres are being presented an array of options, many of which include a part-time return to an office environment that prioritises spaces for collaboration over desks, at which individual employees sit and work. The redrawing of workspaces for this new elast...

Evolution, the integrated fire and security systems business, has continued to invest in the growth of its Risk & Design team, with two new appointments. Ex-Army  person appointment David Watson joins Evolution Risk & Design as Operational Risk Manager. With more than 10 years served in the British Army, David has spent the last 15 years working in various different roles and sectors within the domestic and international security industry, managing risks for sites in hostile envir...

Keyless, a pioneering privacy-first biometric authentication firm announced that it has joined the DizmeID Foundation, to develop an open ecosystem for decentralised management of digital identities. Control over digital identity DizmeID Foundation operates to combine the benefits of self-sovereign identity with necessary compliance and regulation, to enable wallet holders with ownership and control over their digital identity, data access, and distribution. Keyless will work alongside A...

Amulet, the specialist security arm of The Churchill Group, launches a new Temp & Vacant service. The nationwide service will provide 24/7, 365 security solutions and has been launched to support businesses that have temporary and vacant properties – an existing problem that has been exacerbated by the pandemic. When the first work from home order was given in March 2020, thousands of properties became vacant overnight. Last June commercial office space had a vacancy rate of 4.5 perce...

Ping Identity, the intelligent identity solution for the enterprise, has announced two major enhancements to enable secure and seamless digital experiences for employees and customers. The PingOne Cloud Platform now delivers the entire Ping Identity portfolio from a unified cloud admin and solves both workforce and customer identity use cases. Attribute-based access control Additionally, PingAuthorize enables enterprises with dynamic authorisation and attribute-based access control (ABAC), gi...

Ping Identity, the intelligent identity solution for the enterprise, announced PingOne for Individuals at Identiverse 2021. The new personal identity solution empowers businesses to give their customers full control over how they securely store and share verified personal data without unnecessary friction. PingOne for Individuals enables enterprises to provide users superior digital experiences, protect customer privacy and reduce the burden of regulatory and compliance requirements by letting...

Customers who are interested in strengthening and streamlining their security infrastructure will find that access control is typically one of the first upgrades to be considered, and depending on the product chosen, ultimately will determine how effective it proves to be for their business. When questions or concerns arise about access control products or services, there can often be a disconnect or a delay in between the customer and the integrator, as the integrator may be occupied with othe...

Built to withstand all access control needs, the tough new SALTO Neoxx electronic padlock takes security beyond normal expectations. SALTO Systems has invested years of working with some of the best minds in the security industry, their community of security specifiers and installers, to build the most reliable and smartest electronic padlock on earth. SALTO Neoxx Padlock With exceptional attention to detail, premium materials, and all SALTO technology inside, their latest padlock, SALTO Neox...

The COVID-19 pandemic remains a considerable threat, but businesses are slowly returning to work. The US CDC (United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) have confirmed the importance of access controls, as people return to work and list access controls as key mitigation measures, in allowing workers to return to the workplace. As a renowned security solutions provider, Anviz delivers high-end security hardware that connects to an intuitive, cloud-based software platform, enabling...

Maxxess is addressing increased demand for workplace and facilities flexibility, with the release of eFusion version 7, its access control software that offers a complete security, safety, and building systems management platform. As organisations adapt to the fast changing, post-pandemic landscape, with many now shifting to more flexible employment patterns, combining both on-site and remote working, there is renewed focus on solutions that enable operational flexibility. Productivity and cre...

Securitas, an intelligent protective services partner, is awarded a net impact rating of AAA (Prime level) by the Upright Project. The Upright net impact model uses artificial intelligence to go through a database of millions of scientific articles and public statistical databases measuring the net impact of companies on the world. The AAA rating is the highest rating possible and puts Securitas within the top 3% of rated companies. Upright net impact model The Upright net impact model relies...

Yardi® announced the acquisition of We Are Forge Ltd (Forge), a Bristol, UK-based Software Company that specialises in visitor management and smart access control for real estate assets including, office, retail, industrial, flexible workspace, and the education sector. The company's Forge Bluepoint product is a cloud-based visitor management solution that connects to access control for many of London's premier office buildings and allows companies to manage visitors flexibly and securely....

AlertMedia, the globally renowned emergency communication solutions provider, has announced the launch of several new mobile app features, which are designed to keep the current hybrid workforce and anywhere workers safe and connected to their organisation, while travelling, working remotely, or on the go. AlertMedia mobile app Employees of organisations with an AlertMedia account can now access real-time information about emerging threats happening anywhere in the world, through the AlertMedi...

Vector Flow, an innovator of AI and data-driven physical security solutions, announces integration with the Tyco Software House C•CURE 9000 security and event management solution from Johnson Controls. The integration allows customers to manage personnel, automate physical access assignments more efficiently by leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make recommendations on access needed. The integration also optimises the configuration of physical security devices managed by C•CUR...

Aqua Security, the pure-play cloud native security solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Darkbit Co-Founders, Brad Geesaman and Josh Larsen to the Aqua team. Brad Geesaman will serve as the Director of Cloud Security and Josh Larsen as the Director of Cloud Product at Aqua Security. Their expertise will be leveraged to further strengthen Aqua’s Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) solution and Kubernetes offerings. Cyber and information security experts Geesaman and L...

New updates to Prisma Cloud, Palo Alto Networks’ Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) solution, helps eliminate dangerous cloud blind spots and free security teams from the burden of alert fatigue. These critical features are available to the 2,000+ enterprises that trust Prisma Cloud, as well as future customers. Cloud environments are growing ever more complex as organisations add more cloud providers, users, applications and resources. Prisma Cloud CSPM Companies don’t want...

Honeywell announces that Honeywell Sine, an innovative mobile solution to support organisations in their plans to return workers to buildings, is now available. From managing varying occupancy levels to pre-screening visitors before arrival, Sine can help facility managers and operators create a simplified site experience that offers frictionless access by checking credentials with a mobile device through integrations with access control systems. Connected building experience Late last year,...

FireEye, Inc. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the FireEye Products business, including the FireEye name, to a consortium led by Symphony Technology Group (STG) in an all-cash transaction for $1.2 billion, before taxes and transaction-related expenses. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the fourth quarter of 2021, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions, and will separate FireEye’s network, email, endpoint, and cloud sec...

Openpath, a pioneer in touchless, modern access control and workplace safety automation announces a new cloud-to-cloud integration with Schlage® NDE and LE mobile-enabled wireless locks from Allegion U.S., a provider of security products and solutions as well as seamless access. This new integration provides a greater selection of cost-effective security solutions across an organisation’s entire deployment and makes Openpath one of the only physical access control providers in the com...

Existing video security systems are already being used in 40% of UK, US, Sweden, and Norway-based hospitality venues and hotels to cover reception areas to help ensure proper procedures are being followed to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. This was just one finding uncovered in the 11-page Ava Security Hospitality Sector Video Security Trends Report 2021, published recently. New COVID-safe requirements The hospitality sector...

1Kosmos, the only standards-certified platform that uses advanced biometrics and a private blockchain to create an indisputable, reusable digital identity for strong and continuous authentication, has announced the availability of its Passwordless Identity Package (PIP). The 1Kosmos PIP provides enterprises a risk-free and scalable passwordless authentication solution. Research has shown that up to 81% of data breaches are caused by identity and credential compromises, which have pushed many or...

SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has named Ron Shaffer as the North America Vertical Business Leader-Education. "From my first day in 2006 to now, SALTO continues to be a technology leader within the world of access control. I have held many positions during my time with SALTO and am still amazed with the depth of SALTO’s product line, attention to detail, and commitment to research and development. I’m excited to be part of the next phase as ver...

Along with administering vaccines, face masks have become another important way to keep one safe. In public areas like airports, hospitals, schools, offices, people are complying with mask rules. Security industries had to think of a way to ensure safety of individuals and to also keep up their business during the pandemic. And the solution was face recognition devices with mask and temperature detection features. Demand for face recognition devices has increased to 124% in the past year. Deep...

With MOBOTIX HUB, MOBOTIX AG, the globally renowned video security and software solutions company, is expanding its offering in the field of Video Management Software (VMS). From a few local cameras to thousands of devices distributed worldwide, the company from Langmeil in Rhineland-Palatinate, in Germany, now offers complete system solutions for almost any requirement of specific vertical markets. For example, MOBOTIX AG’s open Video Management Platform (VMP) - MOBOTIX HUB can integrat...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is proud to announce the reopening of its on-site training programme, backed up by a robust COVID-safe regime of testing and Track and Trace, which helps to protect everyone involved. Additionally, TDSi has signed up to the government-run WOTTOS (We Offer Testing to our Staff) scheme, which facilitates all staff taking lateral flow testing in its offices twice weekly. Practical training applications John Davies, Managing Director at TDSi comments, “...

Vectra AI, a globally renowned company in threat detection and response solutions, has announced deep product integration with Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), to provide end-to-end access visibility and protection from remote workers to business-critical applications. Deep product integration With this integration, security operation centres (SOCs) can achieve zero trust access visibility. ZPA provides secure access to business-critical internal applications, whether they are located on-premise...

2N, the provider of IP intercom systems, has come together with four other tech firms to promote the practical benefits of bringing together building cyber security, smart office access, and video analytics within one unified platform. The companies will showcase the practical benefits to installers, integrators and building users during the latest 2N On Air event at 2pm BST on Thursday, May 20th. The event comes as evidence grows of UK firms rethinking building space in 2021; a survey of 500 H...

Effective visitor management must go beyond meeting and greeting visitors, who enter the reception area of any business or public building. It must enhance building security, protect facilities and employees, and improve users’ and visitors’ overall experience. Bosch’s just released easy-to-use, browser-based visitor management software offers all the benefits for enhancing the visiting process and integrates seamlessly with the access management system and building integratio...

Auth0, the modern identity platform solutions provider, has announced the Auth0 identity operating system (identity OS), a cloud-native and adaptable platform for development teams. Auth0 identity OS Built with extensible building blocks, the Auth0 identity OS enables organisations to manage the complexities of modern identity management, while also prioritising the security, privacy and convenience of their end users. Striking the perfect balance among these priorities requires identity to i...

Allied Universal, a security and facility services company, is seeking to hire more than 35,000 security professionals, administrative and managerial staff to fill positions over the next two months. Recently, Allied Universal joined forces with London-based security provider G4S and is now the 3rd largest employer in North America. The company’s goal is to seek security professionals to support its local operations in communities across the nation. Allied Universal is offering hiring bon...