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Nice announces the appointment of Senthoor Navaratnam as the Chief Product Officer for North America

Nice, a pioneer in Home and Building Management solutions, announced the appointment of Senthoor Navaratnam as the Chief Product Officer for North America. Senthoor’s deep expertise in driving strategic growth across global markets will be instrumental in accomplishing the company's goal to deliver integrated and unified solutions to Nice partners and end users.  Senthoor brings with him a distinguished 25-year career having worked in executive level positions with esteemed companie...

Boon Edam leverages strong Q4 with strategic investments to drive continued growth

Boon Edam Inc., a global manufacturer of secured entry solutions, is setting the stage for what is projected to be the most significant growth period in the company's history in 2024. Driven by a record-breaking Q4 in 2023, the company attributes its strong sales forecast to continued strategic investments in personnel and support services.  "We've not only surpassed our ambitious revenue goals for 2023 but have also laid a solid foundation for an even more exciting 2024," said Patrick Nor...

Texecom & Videcon form UK distribution partnership

Major UK-based manufacturer - Texecom is pleased to announce a new agreement for Videcon to distribute its range of innovative security products in the United Kingdom. Established in 1986, Texecom is highly regarded as the pioneering security company by professional, commercial, residential and industrial clients around the world. Trusted by over 300,000 professional installers, protecting over a million people and properties globally, their intruder detection solutions are now available from V...

Verkada names Eric Salava as Chief Revenue Officer

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions announced that Eric Salava has joined the company as its Chief Revenue Officer. Salava will lead Verkada's global go-to-market and revenue generation strategy as the company continues to scale rapidly. "Our growth to date has been incredible: our platform supports more than 1 million active devices for 22,000 customers across 70 countries," said Filip Kaliszan, CEO and Co-Founder of Verkada, adding "With Eric at the helm of our go-to...

Pyronix updates the EURO 46 control panel

Pyronix proudly announces the update of its renowned EURO 46, introducing the EURO 76 product line, marking an important progression in the company’s commitment to delivering customer-focused solutions that reliably address ever-evolving security needs.   EURO 76 Laurence Kenny, Marketing Director, said, “The EURO 76 retains all the innovative features that made its predecessor a standout in the security industry." He adds, "With its hybrid capabilities, the EURO 76 seam...

3DX-Ray will introduce their new smaller ThreatScan AS2 flat panel at Milipol Asia Pacific 2024

3DX-RAY LTD, CEO, Vincent Deery said of the launch, "This will be the first introduction of our new ThreatScan AS2 flat panel to the important Asia-Pacific market, and there is no better place to do it than Milipol in Singapore." He adds, "We developed this panel in direct response to feedback from users of our systems. They were asking for a panel with all the capabilities of its larger counterparts, but small enough to able to be slipped under the seat of a car or between panels." Flat panel...

Allied Universal named to Newsweek list of America's Greatest Workplaces For Diversity 2024

In recognition of April’s Celebrate Diversity Month, Allied Universal®, the world’s renowned security and facility services company, is proud to announce it has been named to the Newsweek list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 with a ranking of four and a half out of five stars. The list was compiled based on data and interviews with HR professionals and a diverse group of employees. Recognition by Newsweek “It is a privilege to be recognised as one of...

Hikvision launches AX HOME series wireless alarm system for enhanced home security

Hikvision has launched the AX HOME series wireless alarm system designed to meet the needs of homeowners. The AX HOME Series builds on Hikvision’s commitment to deliver cutting-edge, reliable alarm systems that are both cost-effective and user-friendly. AX HOME series Certified to meet European Standards for Intruder Alarm Systems EN grade 2, the AX HOME series ensures homeowners a robust protection system that meets some of the world’s most demanding industry standards....

Invixium exhibits biometric solutions for rugged applications at ISC West 2024

Invixium, a global pioneer in biometric access control and workforce management solutions, announces its participation at ISC West 2024. At the show, Invixium will exhibit its full line of NDAA-compliant, made-in-Canada, modern, and rugged biometric solutions that are specifically designed to thrive in the most unclean, hazardous, extreme, and harsh working conditions prevalent in the industrial and critical infrastructure sectors. Addressing security challenges As an integrated biometric sol...

Shooter Detection Systems to showcase the latest in gunshot detection innovations at ISC West 2024

Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and provider of the world’s pioneering gunshot detection solutions, will be displaying the latest developments in “Active Shooter Intelligence” at ISC West 2024, in Las Vegas, from April 10-12, 2024.  Attendees visiting ShooterDetection Systems booth #23045 can learn more about exciting new developments in gunshot detection, including an introduction to the market’s only platform offering video, access control, s...

Introducing the latest innovation from Sentry Enterprises: The batteryless multi-function biometric credential

Sentry Enterprises, a pioneer in digital identity and data privacy, is proud to debut its latest advancement: the Batteryless SentryCard. Multi-factor physical and logical access solutions have never been more affordable, or safer, than with this groundbreaking biometric credential. This latest SentryCard boasts several state-of-the-art features, including: Unparalleled Power from a Batteryless Technology FIDO2 CTAP 2.1 An Infineon CC EAL6+ Secure Element Fast and User-friendly Mobile En...

Advanced MSP user monitoring solutions

Traditional security approaches, such as antivirus software and firewalls, while crucial, no longer suffice in the face of increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks. MSPs need a proactive approach that not only secures their clients’ network perimeter and responds to internal threats, but also monitors user accounts and detects anomalous behaviour. A survey by the SANS Institute found that 35% of respondents lack visibility into insider threats. Analysing user behaviour is essential to und...

IDEMIA Secure Transactions collaborates with Qualcomm to boost secure offline CBDC payment adoption

IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST), a division of IDEMIA Group, is a major provider of payment and connectivity solutions for financial institutions, mobile network operators and automotive manufacturers. It has established itself as a leader in secure payment solutions for Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). This work with Qualcomm Technologies confirms IST’s ambition to offer increasingly innovative payment solutions to customers around the world. IDEMIA Secure Transactions complete...

ProdataKey software platform introduces built-in integrations ​with major camera manufacturers

ProdataKey (PDK), manufacturer of the major cloud access control platform built for mobile gives PDK.io system users access to immediate, turnkey integrations with cameras from five manufacturers from within its settings interface: Digital Watchdog, Hanwha Wisenet Wave, NX Witness, Turing, and Spot AI.  PDK.io Currently, when users log into their cloud platform, they may pull up installed cameras from any of the five partnering manufacturers and use a simple dropdown menu to associat...

ODSecurity's Full Body Scanner & AI technology at Milipol Asia 2024

ODSecurity will be exhibiting at Milipol Asia Pacific, in Singapore alongside their agent in the region, TT Innovation and Technology (TTIT). Together, they will be exhibiting the total contraband detection capability of ODSecurity.  Products on display Products on show at the exhibition will include the Soter RS full body scanner, THEIA digital assistant for detecting contraband, and ODSecurity’s Central Database.  Soter RS full body scanner combines ultra-low radiation wit...

Abundant business opportunities await industry players as Secutech Vietnam returns in August 2024

As the global supply chain continues to shift, with manufacturing as a key driver, Vietnam, ASEAN’s fastest-growing market has grown bolder in its development aspirations. From integrated security to fire safety, smart buildings, and smart parking solutions, these business prospects are emerging. Secutech Vietnam 2024 Secutech Vietnam 2024 will once again take place at the heart of the country, Ho Chi Minh City, at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre, from 14 –16 August 2...

Suprema’s BioSign Fingerprint Recognition Algorithm embedded in the Samsung Galaxy S24 Series

Suprema, a global pioneer in AI-based security solutions, has announced the supply of the latest version of the under-display ultrasonic fingerprint recognition algorithm, BioSign, to the Samsung Galaxy S24 series supported by the Qualcomm 3D Sonic Sensor Gen 2. Since 2019, starting with the Samsung Galaxy S10, Suprema has continuously incorporated fingerprint recognition algorithms into numerous Galaxy S series, earning recognition for its world-class technological capabilities. BioSign 6.0 v...

iC Consult announces strategic partnership with Transmit Security to elevate cybersecurity and combat fraud

iC Consult, the world’s renowned independent consultancy, systems integrator, and managed services provider for identity-driven cybersecurity is thrilled to announce a ground-breaking partnership with Transmit Security, the pioneering innovator of identity verification and fraud prevention services, including market-pioneering orchestration, phishing-resistant authentication with true passwordless MFA, passkeys and modern customer identity and access management (CIAM). This partnership ma...

Morse Watchmans presents line of electronic key control systems at SECON 2024

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and intelligent inventory management systems, is featuring several of its latest key control systems and solutions at SECON 2024, from March 20-22, 2024, at the KINTEX Exhibition Center in South Korea.  Morse Watchman’s award-winning KeyWatcher® Touch system will be on display and available for demonstration alongside a suite of additional products at booth # A013. Quality key control solutions “As Morse Watchmans expan...

Genetec talks Future of Physical Security at ASIS Europe 2024

Genetec Inc., a global technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, is pleased to announce its plans for ASIS Europe 2024, taking place in Vienna, Austria from 20-22 March, 2024. Genetec can be found on Stand #D4-D5 where it will be showcasing the power and flexibility of its unified physical security software to transform all aspects of physical security and operations. The company will also actively participate in the speaker program...

Discover DoorBird’s latest touchless access control solutions at ISC West 2024

DoorBird will be attending ISC West 2024, the premier security industry event, showcasing its latest innovations in smart doorbell technology. As a global provider of video intercom systems, DoorBird is excited to present their cutting-edge solutions to security professionals and industry experts.  DoorBird invites all attendees to visit booth #9074 to experience firsthand how DoorBird is revolutionising home security and access control. ISC West ISC West is the largest converged securit...

Allied Universal training and development programmes earn top award

In recognition of its best-in-class employee training and development programmes, Allied Universal® has earned a 2024 Training APEX Award from Training Magazine. Award ranking The Training APEX Award is the only awards programme ranking companies that are unsurpassed in harnessing human capital. The ranking is determined by assessing a range of qualitative and quantitative factors, including financial investment in employee development, the scope of development programmes, how c...

TE Connectivity announces intent to change place of incorporation from Switzerland to Ireland

The Board of Directors of TE Connectivity Ltd., a global major in connectors and sensors, has unanimously approved a proposed change of the company's place of incorporation from Switzerland to Ireland. Shareholders will be asked to vote in favour of the proposal at a Special General Meeting of Shareholders in Zurich, Switzerland. If approved, TE expects to implement the change in 2024. TE leadership hub TE Connectivity does not anticipate any material change in its operations or financial res...

TE Connectivity shareholders elect Carol 'John' Davidson as new Board Chairman

Shareholders of TE Connectivity Ltd., a global major in connectors and sensors, elected Carol "John" Davidson as the new Chairman of the Board at the company's March 13 annual general meeting of shareholders. Davidson assumes the Chairman's role from Tom Lynch, who retired from the board after serving as the chairman since 2013. Davidson has served as a member of the board since 2016 and has been the Lead Independent Director of TE since 2022. He has more than 30 years of leadership experience...

IriusRisk announces appointment of new Head of AI

IriusRisk, the industry-pioneering platform for automated threat modelling, has announced the appointment of Jose López Muñoz as its new Head of AI. The appointment represents another key milestone in IriusRisk’s plans to power the development of advanced AI-driven threat modelling solutions, transforming how the company can help its customers design secure software and systems. Prior roles of Jose López Muñoz Jose López Muñoz’s immediate...

Transmit Security and I-Tracing secure customer identities against increasingly significant threats of fraud and attacks

Transmit Security and I-Tracing are joining forces to leverage their complementary skills and expertise in anticipating threats and managing customer identities, thus securing consumers' digital journey, regardless of the digital purchase channel used (e-commerce website or application). “As part of this alliance, I-Tracing has become the official reseller and integrator of Transmit Security solutions in France. We are delighted with our partnership with I-Tracing, a pioneering pure-...

Oxford academics issue warning over use in UK of unregulated AI chatbots in the care sector

The UK’s carers should be cautious of using unregulated AI bots, according to researchers from Oxford University. Study findings A pilot study by academics at the University of Oxford found some care providers had been using generative AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Bard to create care plans for people receiving care. That presents a potential risk to patient confidentiality, according to Dr. Caroline Green, an early career research fellow at the Institute for Ethics in AI at Oxford, w...

Magenta’s Abbey Petkar appointed Executive Chairman of the Small Business Network

The Small Business Network (SBN), a cornerstone in the security industry for the past 14 years, has appointed Abbey Petkar, the Managing Director of Magenta Security Services, as its new Executive Chairman, a change from his previous role of Press Officer. This strategic appointment marks a significant milestone in SBN's mission to foster professionalism, support staff, improve working conditions, enhance sustainability, and drive numerous other positive changes within the security sector. Lon...

Comelit-PAC returns to The Security Event, unveiling the future of integrated security and fire safety

Comelit-PAC is exhibiting at The Security Event 2024 to launch a host of innovative new products, including integrated biometric access control with CCTV, video door entry, and fire safety. On stand 5/F60, Comelit-PAC will debut its brand new video monitors, designed to enable installers to install or upgrade door entry systems, quickly and efficiently using NFC communications and the MyComelit app. Housing Central Visitors will also be among the first to experience Housing Central, a cloud...

Nation-state attacks: SaaS Alerts warns MSPs

With the rising speculation of nation-state-sponsored attacks against Microsoft by Russia, SaaS Alerts are asking that all MSPs be hyper-vigilant at this time. Beginning on March 7th, SaaS Alerts witnessed an increase of over 50% (above late February average activity) on event types, which indicate password spray, bruteforce, and non-interactive sign-in attacks – and this trend has continued throughout the day (March 8th) and to present. SaaS Alerts’ engineering team SaaS Alerts&r...