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Detection Technology enters a research consortium to develop detectors for novel medical imaging

Detection Technology, a global pioneer in x-ray detector solutions, announced that it has entered a research consortium to develop x-ray detector solutions for a novel dental and head imaging method. The consortium aims to develop a mobile cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) concept, which will feature distributed computing and diagnostics. The concept will utilise advanced x-ray detectors, artificial intelligence (AI) and edge-cloud computing. Main research goal Detection Technology will ex...

Comment from Thales: Could Microsoft Copilot pose a data security risk?

Following the announcement of Microsoft Copilot recently, Thales wanted to share this comment from Chris Harris, EMEA Technical Director. Chris discusses the potential security pitfalls of this technology and highlights what businesses will need to consider before it’s adopted within an organisation. Productivity gamechanger Chris Harris said, “Navigating workplace productivity tools can be very, well…unproductive. No doubt then that many workers and businesses will be exci...

Belden releases first UL-certified hybrid cable for fault-managed power class 4 circuits in smart buildings

Belden, a supplier of network infrastructure and digitisation solutions, is proud to announce its Fault-Managed Power System (FMPS) Hybrid Cables, which are designed and certified for Class 4 circuits. With the release of the 2023 National Electrical Code® (NEC), Class 4 circuits allow the industry to support power delivery with the equivalent safety of existing Class 2 circuits with the added advantage of higher power levels and across longer distances. Reducing installation complexity...

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc launches ransomware readiness assessment service

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc, the cybersecurity solutions company focused on cyber strategy and risk announces the launch of its new Ransomware Readiness Assessment service. The service helps organisations reduce their exposure to ransomware attacks, provides detailed assessments on areas requiring protection, and recommends how they should respond to attacks.   Ransomware Ransomware is malware designed to deny a user or organisation access to files on their computer. By encrypt...

ProdataKey and Turing AI launch cloud-based access control and video surveillance integrated solution

ProdataKey (PDK), manufacturer of the cloud access control platform built for mobile, and Turing AI, manufacturer of the award-winning Turing Vision cloud video surveillance system and line of specialty IP cameras, announces a powerful integration that provides users with a seamless solution delivering the benefits of 100% cloud-based platform. Integrators can now offer customers a feature-rich, fully scalable video and access control system with low upfront costs, always-current software, emb...

SMP Robotics to exhibit their product line of Argus security robots at ISC West 2023

ISC West 2023 will take place from March 29 – March 31, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America (USA). This is the largest event in the security industry and will feature SMP Robotics’ security robots at booth #20131. The business model of SMP Robotics is to work with customers of robotic security services through local distributors. Distributors located in close proximity to the object of protection and capable of providing prompt service to robots and closer interacti...

3xLOGIC set to exhibit at The Security Event 2023

3xLOGIC, a globally renowned innovator and provider of security hardware, software and cloud-based solutions that drive business intelligence, will be exhibiting at The Security Event 2023 at the Birmingham NEC, from 25th April – 27th April, 2023. On stand 4/J60 at The Security Event 2023, visitors will be able to discover more about its comprehensive range of products, systems and services. “The last 12 months has been a period of considerable development activity for 3xLOGIC and...

PSA Network announces the addition of two solutions from Acre Security’s portfolio

The PSA Network, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, announces the addition of two solutions from Acre security’s portfolio. Access It! and DNA Fusion are now available to PSA’s wide network of systems integrators. SISCO Fast Pass is coming soon. “As PSA integrators transition to cloud platforms, it’s imperative open architecture platforms are available to enable a phased adoption approach,” said Matt Barnette, CEO of the PSA N...

TMA Committee announces the Co-Chairs for Monitoring Center Notification of Active Threat Standard (TMA-ATN-01)

The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce that Anita Ostrowski, Vice President of Central Station Services, Vector Security, and David Holl, Director of Public Safety, Lower Allen Township (PA), will serve as Co-Chairs of the ANSI-proposed TMA Monitoring Centre Notification of Active Threat Standard (TMA-ATN-01) Committee.  Author's quote “Collectively, Anita and David bring a broad and diverse scope of knowledge and experience to their leadership roles for this critic...

BlueVoyant enhances its cloud-native Splunk Managed Detection & Response (MDR), consulting, and implementation services

BlueVoyant, a cyber security company that illuminates, validates, and remediates internal and external risks in one platform, announced enhanced Splunk capabilities, with end-to-end consulting, implementation, and Managed Detection & Response (MDR) services. With the increasing adoption of cloud technologies, organisations face a complex and rapidly evolving threat landscape. The service helps clients maximise their Splunk investment whether it be on the Splunk Cloud Platform or Splunk Ent...

11:11 Systems launches global managed connectivity services

11:11 Systems, a managed infrastructure solutions provider announced the launch of 11:11 Connectivity Solutions, powered by Fortinet Secure SD-WAN, designed to provide secure and dynamic network services, managed connectivity services, and professional services. Organisations can turn to 11:11 as a one-stop-shop for cloud, connectivity, and security solutions, resulting in lower costs, reduced redundancy and risk, and improved visibility of their end-to-end infrastructure. 11:11 Connectivity S...

System surveyor CEO Chris Hugman to moderate ISC West panel on improving end-user and system integrator relationships

System Surveyor, the provider of the easy-to-use, collaborative system design platform and mobile app, is pleased to share that its CEO Chris Hugman will moderate an informative panel discussion at ISC West 2023 called Mind Meld: Improving End User vs. System Integrator Relationships. The session will take place on Thursday, March 30th at 1 pm in Venetian Room 309.  Informative panel discussion at ISC West 2023 Hugman will facilitate an engaging conversation with co-panelists Alexa...

AMG Systems are strengthening their North American sales and marketing effort by adding 3 key industry veterans

AMG Systems of the United Kingdom and USA are strengthening their North American Sales and Marketing effort by adding 3 key industry veterans to lead the push into the Americas Market. Dave Sinise, formerly ComNet Eastern Regional Sales Manager is now AMG Vice President of Sales for the East Region, Dan Anderson, former ComNet Director of Sales and now AMG Vice President of Sales for the West Region, and Frank (Skip) Haight former ComNet Vice President of Marketing and now Americas Marketing Ma...

ASSA ABLOY announces integration of IP-enabled access control locks with Genea Access Control

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions announced the integration of its IP-enabled Power over Ethernet (PoE) and intelligent WiFi access control locks with Genea Access Control, a pioneer in cloud-based access control software. “Genea is excited to partner with ASSA ABLOY. By leveraging the power of Genea’s cloud-based access control with ASSA ABLOY’s wireless door locks, we can now provide our partners, IT, and security teams with a seamless and convenient way to control...

Atakama unveils next generation multifactor encryption platform featuring new Intelligence Center

Atakama, the pioneer in multifactor encryption, enabling unrivalled data protection through distributed cryptographic key management, announced its new multifactor encryption platform, Atakama Enterprise, featuring the Atakama Intelligence Center. Atakama’s multifactor encryption combines advanced distributed key management (DKM) with the proven concept of multi-device authentication for a progressive security solution that challenges the status quo of conventional data protection. Intro...

Broaden surveillance horizons with Geovision

Has the user ever installed cameras to monitor a parking lot or any other large indoor space? Can a single camera cover a wide angle and maintain surveillance over a large area? GeoVision would like to present Panoramic IP Cameras which are equipped with a single 8MP lens providing a 180 Degree Panoramic View giving an increased coverage area. No dewarping or stitching of multiple lenses is required, as the camera's native view is already a 180-degree panoramic view. AI perimeter protection &a...

Beyond Identity announces the formal release of ‘Zero Trust Authentication’ (ZTA)

Beyond Identity, the provider of passwordless, phishing-resistant MFA, announces the formal release of ‘Zero Trust Authentication’ (ZTA) as a subcategory of zero trust technology, together with the launch of the Worldwide Zero Trust Leadership series of events that will run throughout 2023. Bringing together security technologies and integrators, Beyond Identity, Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, Optiv, World Wide Technology, Guidepoint Security, BeyondTrust, Ping Identity and Climb...

LRG, inc rep firm announces change of ownership

Electronic Security Factory Rep Firm - LRG, inc, one of the largest rep firms in the United States, has announced that LRG, inc veterans - John Swinford and Kenny Hilton purchased the organisation from Chris Lanier effective March 13th. A long-time industry veteran, Lanier founded LRG, inc in 2001. Texas-based LRG, inc covers 16 Central U.S. states for many of the industry’s top-tier manufacturers of intrusion, video, fire, audio, and networking solutions. Lanier will be retained for 2024...

Detection Technology acquires Haobo Imaging and invests in TFT technology to double its total addressable market

Detection Technology Plc has signed an agreement to acquire Shanghai Haobo Imaging Technology Co., Ltd., an x-ray flat panel detector provider, to almost double its total addressable market. This acquisition enables Detection Technology to enter the thin-film transistor (TFT) flat panel detector market segment, which is estimated to represent over 40% of the total digital x-ray detector market of EUR 3.1 billion by 2025. The main application for TFT flat panel detectors is in medical x-ray imag...

IDEMIA picked as the technology provider of the Dutch Consortium deploying a European Digital Travel Credential (DTC-1) Pilot

IDEMIA, the globally renowned company in identity technology, is partnering with a Dutch Consortium consisting of the Ministry of Justice & Security, Ministry of the Interior, Ministry of Defense/Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, co-funded by the European Commission. IDEMIA is the technology partner for the world’s first transatlantic Digital Travel Credential (DTC) Pilot. IDEMIA - technology provider for EU DTC-1 Pilot IDEMIA i...

Advantech participates in GPU Technology Conference 2023 (GTC 2023); demonstrates AI technology in Robotics, Smart City

Advantech, a globally renowned industrial edge AI solution provider and integrator of NVIDIA solutions, is happy to announce its decision to speak at NVIDIA’s GPU Technology Conference 2023 (GTC 2023). Leveraging extensive experience developing AI edge systems with NVIDIA technology — including GPU cards, mobile PCI express modules (MXM), and Jetson systems on module — Advantech and its partners will deliver four sessions at GTC 2023. Advantech to discuss case studies on late...

Hikvision expands line of ColorVu cameras, offering even more options for 24/7 full-colour imaging

Hikvision, a pioneering manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, is excited to announce the addition of two new ColorVu camera series into its product lineup: the 7-Series Dual Light cameras and the 8 MP Dome IP cameras.  These innovative, low-light cameras join Hikvision’s existing ColorVu lineup that utilise advanced image processing algorithms and built-in lighting to provide colour image...

Detection Technology acquires Haobo Imaging

Detection Technology Plc has signed an agreement to acquire Shanghai Haobo Imaging Technology Co., Ltd., an X-ray flat panel detector provider, to almost double its total addressable market. This acquisition enables Detection Technology to enter the TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) flat panel detector market segment, which is estimated to represent over 40% of the total digital X-ray detector market of EUR 3.1 billion by 2025. TFT flat panel detectors The main application for TFT flat pan...

barox commits to reducing its impact on the environment by achieving ISO 14001 accreditation

barox Kommunikation AG, the global manufacturer of professional standard switches, PoE media converters and IP extenders, specifically designed for video applications, has achieved ISO 14001 status across its entire operation. The International Organisation for Standardisation’s (ISO) standard for Environmental Management, ISO 14001, confirms barox as being a conscious manufacturer who views environmental issues seriously and takes steps to reduce its impact on the environment by successf...

HiveWatch debuts its GSOC Operating System (OS) for physical security at ISC West 2023

HiveWatch, a physical security software company reimagining how organisations keep their people and assets safe, announced it will debut its GSOC operating system (OS) during ISC West 2023, March 29-31, in Las Vegas, at booth #31065. The HiveWatch® GSOC OS is a cloud-based Security Fusion Platform® that works with existing disparate security systems to power an organisation’s GSOC.  HiveWatch® GSOC OS HiveWatch platform uses Multi-sensor Resolution™ to give securi...

Vismo and Factal announce partnership to help companies protect their employees against risks to their well-being

Vismo, a global pioneer in location monitoring and safety solutions, and Factal, a risk intelligence, and breaking news platform, announced a partnership to provide risk data to Vismo customers to enable them to better protect their employees when incidents occur and fast.  Vismo helps organisations protect their staff, contract and other workers included, by (i) understanding the risk level of incidents in relation to their employees’ location and (ii) monitoring alerts activated&nb...

LiveAction announces QBS Software as European Channel Distribution Partner

LiveAction, a pioneer in end-to-end network security and performance visibility announced its partnership with QBS Software, an EMEA software delivery platform. With a primary focus on the UK, French and German markets, QBS will deliver Liveaction’s full product portfolio in addition to technical, pre-, and post-sales support. ThreatEye® The offering will include the recently launched next generation of ThreatEye®, the company’s Network Detection and Response (NDR) platfor...

Energy security is most exciting area of IoT technology development, according to Wi-SUN Alliance smart utilities survey

Energy security tops the list of the ‘most exciting’ areas of smart utility development, ahead of climate-related and disaster management technologies. This is according to a recent survey among senior professionals at US utility companies, and interviews at the leading utility industry event, DISTRIBUTECH 2023 in February 2023. Commissioned by Wi-SUN Alliance, a global association of industry-leading companies driving the adoption of interoperable wireless solutions for use in smar...

City workers can now add their employee badge to Apple wallet and gain office access via iPhone or Apple watch

Smart Spaces, a pioneering global provider of smart building technology, has teamed with HID to introduce an employee badge in Apple wallet, offering a secure and even more seamless building entry for employees at 22 Bishopsgate in the City of London. By adding their employee badge to Apple wallet, employees and staff in the building can now safely and easily gain access to offices with just a simple tap of their iPhone or Apple Watch. Following the initial partnership between Smart Spaces and...

Guardian Zone celebrates CEO Sheryl Pinckney-Maas named as the 2023 SIA women in Security Forum Power 100 honouree

Guardian Zone, the provider of an innovative, cloud-based, crowdsourced, incident management software and app, is proud to celebrate that the Security Industry Association (SIA) has named its founder and CEO Sheryl Pinckney-Maas as one of the 2023 honourees on the Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100 list. Each year, the SIA WISF recognises 100 women in the security industry who are role models for actively advancing diversity, inclusion, innovation and leadership in the community. SIA WI...