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Athena Security announces the launch of the company’s healthcare violence reporting software to provide officers that use Athena’s Weapons Detection System with the tools to easily document and analyse all incident data helping solve the increasing amount of attacks. The rate of violence against healthcare workers is 12 times higher than in the overall workforce and healthcare workers accounted for 73 percent of all nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses due to violence in 2018....

Viking Electronics Inc. introduces a new mobile app to give customers, distributors and installers easy access to Viking product information and downloads. The Viking app is available now to download free via the Apple App Store or Google Play. Viking app The Viking app offers an easy-to-use, on-the-go experience for customers. Whether on-site installing a product or need to talk with Viking customer service, use the app to get the info needed. Download and save product manuals, access the l...

Convergint, a global pioneer in service-based systems integration announced the results of its first annual Voice of the Customer Benchmarking Survey, which revealed that the role of physical security professionals has grown increasingly complex requiring intensive IT skills in areas like cybersecurity and cloud computing. Importance of physical and electronic security The survey found that 72% of physical security professionals anticipate that their roles within their organisations will chang...

Pimloc, an AI video privacy and analytics company, announces the launch of its CloudConnect feature to address the growing need for advanced redaction solutions in the enterprise video capture and analysis market.  The feature enables enterprises and partners that are using the Secure Redact APIs and SaaS product to connect their private cloud storage solutions directly to the service for automated bulk upload, video anonymisation and download of large-scale image and video files for compl...

3DX-Ray have announced the sale of a quantity of Threat Scan®-LSC Systems to the Brazilian State Military Police – EOD Team via their Brazilian partner, Berkana Tecnologia em Segurança 3DX-RAY LTD, CEO, Vincent Deery said: “We have had a close working relationship with our Brazilian partners since 2020, and this order represents another important step in the development of that relationship and of our business within the region.” Increase safety and security Berka...

Ahead of its attendance at the Security & Policing event, global security manufacturer, Gallagher has warned that the cyber threat is more real than ever before for critical national infrastructure and that the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure’s (CPNI) work around the Cyber Assurance for Physical Security Systems (CAPSS) 2021 standard is crucial for manufacturers and the security industry to get behind. CAPSS 2021 standard Gallagher is the only access control secu...

Award-winning global security pioneer, Gallagher, will be showcasing the new single door controller 7000 SD and Command Centre v8.80 along with its multi-site small and medium business (SMB) security solution and pioneering partnership integrations in booth #18109 at ISC West from March 29-31. The American Leadership Team, including Executive Vice President, of the Americas Scott Elliott, will be in attendance alongside members of the sales team who will be at the booth providing live pro...

People are living longer, and most of them want to do that living in the comfort of their own homes. This growing and growing older trend means that opportunities for sales of smart locks and other connected devices are also on the rise. Aging in the United States According to the Population Reference Bureau study on “Aging in the United States,”  “the number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to nearly double from 52 million in 2018 to 95 million by 2060.&rdquo...

Hakimo, a technology company dedicated to modernising physical security through its artificial intelligence (AI) software announced the expansion of its suite of physical security monitoring offerings with its AI-powered remote guarding solution. The Hakimo remote guarding solution uses AI to monitor cameras and enables communication through speakers to deter unwanted visitors, offering more effective, lower-cost security than an on-site guard. Hakimo remote guarding solution  Increased...

Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology, has announced the following key promotions and changes to its executive leadership team. Sean Stinson Chief Growth Officer - Sean Stinson is promoted to the additional role of President. With this appointment, Stinson will assume the leadership of software and professional service offerings, including Blackline Vision custom analytics. He will continue to lead all revenue-generating activities, including sales, custo...

British technology company, Sunstone Systems has unveiled its latest innovative product - one it believes will help businesses and contractors working on sites to finally turn the tide against construction crime. Sunstone’s IO System Sunstone’s IO System is a tech solution designed to solve problems, it has been specifically developed to tackle site crime. This is a rapidly deployable security and communication hub that is designed to support multiple CCTV cameras of any type, but...

Chubb Fire and Security, one of the life safety service providers is this week attending the Annual SafeZone EMEA Conference taking place in Birmingham, UK. The award-winning event connects business pioneers with experts like Chubb, to share innovation, best practices and how they operate with SafeZone solutions.  Chubb has partnered with CriticalArc on the SafeZone application since 2021. Forming part of Chubb visiON+ offering of connect safety services, SafeZone powered by Chubb combines...

Corps Monitoring, a division of certified Social Enterprise, Corps Security, has partnered with a provider of home and business security systems, Texecom Monitor to provide clients with a one-stop solution for signaling.  Texecom Monitor  Texecom Monitor offers signalling to leading Alarm Receiving Centres and is part of Texecom’s suite of digital solutions specifically designed to help professional installers grow and optimise their business. Digital integration with the Cor...

Key figures from the cyber security industry will gather to address the Parliament to discuss the UK’s readiness to defend itself against the growing threat posed by ransomware. Cyber – The Next Threat The event, entitled Cyber – The Next Threat is organised by the Parliament Street think tank and chaired by former Business Minister - Dean Russell MP and will take place on 13th March 2023.  The expert panel includes cyber security veteran Nicko van Someren, CTO, of Abso...

Delinea, a provider of privileged access management (PAM) solutions for seamless security announced the close of its fiscal year, delivering annual recurring revenue (ARR) growth of over 25% year-over-year while growing recurring revenue to 85% of total revenue.  The company added over 1,300 new customers during 2022 as it extended PAM to provide authorisation for all identities across the modern, hybrid enterprise. New identity and name  A notable highlight of the year was rebrandi...

Vismo, established in 2012, will demonstrate the Vismo App and Secure Portal in action for the first time in Europe in Booth #C6 at “ASIS Europe 2023 - From Risk to Resilience”, Rotterdam, March 21st – 23rd, 2023. Utilising the latest technology, the Vismo App ensures employers have all the necessary information to quickly act when a travelling or remote working employee finds themselves in a situation that poses risks to their wellbeing or has caused injury to them.  In...

Beyond Identity, the provider of passwordless, phishing-resistant MFA, reported it has tripled its annual revenue in 2022. Further growth was demonstrated by workforce milestones, industry relationships, and FIDO2 certification. “The results we have attained during 2022 has been an incredible validation of our mission to transform how corporations approach cybersecurity, improve authentication, and dramatically reduce risk,” said Thomas Jermoluk, CEO and Co-Founder of Beyond Identi...

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher has been awarded the Outstanding Security Equipment Manufacturer accolade at the 2023 Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs).  The Outstanding Security Equipment Manufacturer award category was created to recognise outstanding performance in manufacturing a leading-edge security product (or products), which has produced clear beneficial results for customers.  Value-driven solutions On winning the award, Gallagher’s Regional Gen...

AlertEnterprise, Inc., the cyber-physical security convergence software company revealed the launch of its first-ever Guardian AI Chatbot powered by OpenAI ChatGPT. The company will debut the AI Chatbot globally end of March at the ASIS Europe and ISC West trade events. Guardian AI Chatbot The Guardian AI Chatbot is developed with the world-renowned GPT-3 platform created by OpenAI and is designed to instantly deliver security operators the physical access and security insights that mat...

Cyolo, provider of the fastest and most secure zero-trust access solution for enterprise IT and OT announced the next generation of its partner programme aimed at maximising an organisation’s cybersecurity potential for securing their applications and sensitive systems. Programme agenda The newly redesigned programme will provide partners with a high-profit margin through a simplified reseller structure and richer tools, including access to MSSP (managed security service provider) produc...

At Enforce Tac 2023 (Nuremberg, 28 February to 1 March), the Teledyne FLIR PVS (Personal Vision Systems) team will shine the spotlight on its wide range of class-leading thermal monocular solutions for law enforcement agencies, police forces, border guards and military distributors active in this field. On Stand 456 in Hall 10, visitors will also discover the industry-renowned support and service offer available from Teledyne FLIR PVS, alongside the availability of several attractive product d...

The 5G industry has been booming, particularly in the networking slicing technology, which has enabled the development of an efficient transmission architecture for 5G networks. Network slicing allows carriers to build multiple networks to meet the differentiated requirements of different customers for network capabilities, which also brings new data storage challenges for the industry. To help customers overcome the obstacles of storing and accessing data in harsh industrial environments, Inno...

Irisity continues to strengthen its management through the recruitment of Keven Marier as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Irisity AB has announced that after an extensive search for the right candidate, its Board of Directors has appointed Keven Marier as Chief Executive Officer. Starting date will be as soon as possible, in dialogue between Irisity and his current employer. Security industry experience "Keven brings 20 years of extensive international security industry experience, ins...

Event organisers must act now to ensure they meet essential security requirements to protect the public, a White Paper published has warned. ‘Time to Act Now: Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) and the responsibilities facing event organisers’ urges organisers of events, large and small, to proactively review their security procedures now before imminent changes to the law come into force. Seeking expert advice It highlights that while the introduction of Protect Duty, also known...

ACRE, a global pioneer providing state-of-the-art security systems, has completed its acquisition of the PremiSys software and hardware portfolio and assets. The security market continues to provide opportunities for ACRE to drive consolidation and acquire technologies that broaden its portfolio and serve the expanding needs of its customer base. Door access management PremiSys’ technologies enable organisations to self-manage door access and view integrated video and lockdown facilitie...

Resideo Technologies, Inc., a global provider of solutions for home comfort, security, and safety announced that it has completed the acquisition of Teknique, a pioneer in edge-based, artificial-intelligence-enabled video camera development and solutions. Founded in 2004 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, Teknique’s platform enables computer vision solutions and edge artificial intelligence for global brands and Fortune 500 companies across a range of industries. Next-gen video and sens...

For those who are in charge of the organisation’s network infrastructure, they need to know that keeping tabs on the health of the network can be a draining and a 24/7 job. Round-the-clock visibility into the network is paramount, and supporting a growing environment demands ever-improving sophistication, intelligence, and awareness. At Cisco Meraki, they are continuously striving to set the standard for real-time network performance visibility with their AI-powered intelligence dashboard...

IDEMIA has announced that its facial recognition algorithm - 1:N came top among 114 tested systems in NIST’s latest FRVT1. FRVT test results are acknowledged to be the gold standard of the global security industry. The results reconfirm the company’s ongoing 40-plus year history as an industry major in biometrics and illustrate its place as the leader in biometric technology and innovation. IDEMIA achieves the best accuracy score for facial recognition The test results reported fa...

PACOM, the provider of access control and security management solutions, will welcome visitors to ISC West to view its next-generation, cutting-edge cloud-based platform. The company can be found at Booth 22075 between March 29th-31st at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, where its team of technical experts will be on hand to show visitors how this next-generation software solution offers the flexibility, scalability, affordability, and functionality demanded by organisations. User-friendly and c...

Magos Systems, a pioneer in advanced radar detection technology has partnered with robotic aerial security company Nightingale Security to provide an innovative, fully-autonomous radar-activated drone solution for perimeter security. Magos radar solution The solution combines Magos ground-based radar detection and classification with the Blackbird autonomous drone from Nightingale that can independently respond to an event, acting as a force multiplier for human guard forces. Magos radars wor...