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360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of rugged HD, radar and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, has partnered with Integrated Security Manufacturing Ltd - ISM, the company behind the CNI-certified Genesys platform that provides integrated command & control management solutions. The partnership will provide a highly effective early warning perimeter protection solution, which is critical for CNI sites. Designed to protect high-security and Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) locations, th...

Allied Universal, a global security and facility services company, is proud to announce that company pioneer, Ray O’Hara, CPP, EVP Executive Protection and Intelligence Services, was selected as a top security executive by IFSEC Global Influencers in Security & Fire 2022.    IFSEC Global IFSEC Global is the pre-eminent news source for security and fire safety, with a trusted reputation and a global footprint. It covers developments from across the industries, fro...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI), the frontrunner in digital buildings, has completed the acquisition of Brightly Software (Brightly), a renowned U.S.-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider of asset and maintenance management solutions. The acquisition elevates Siemens Smart Infrastructure to a leading position in the software market for buildings and built infrastructure. It adds Brightly’s well-established cloud-based capabilities across key sectors – education, public infra...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is showcasing a comprehensive range of its key control solutions at the American Correctional Association’s 152nd Congress of Correction, August 4-7, 2022, in New Orleans, LA. Morse Watchman’s flagship system, KeyWatcher® Touch, will be on display alongside additional key control and asset management solutions at booth # 909.  Electronic key control technology solutions “We have been...

Valsoft Corporation Inc. (‘Valsoft’), a Montreal-based company specialising in the acquisition and development of software companies in vertical markets, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Azility Energy Management Solutions (‘Azility’), a next-generation energy management solutions provider that powers energy, water, and emissions savings across every asset and department for organisations large and small. “It has been an amazing journey to start and build...

As new data recovery technologies become more sophisticated, confidential information stored on mal-functioning hard drives has never been more vulnerable to third-party exploitation. Typical warranties request failed hard drives be returned to the manufacturer, during replacement. This leaves customers with a difficult choice to make: risk sensitive data falling into the wrong hands or keep the hard drive – a practice that may violate many existing standard warranty agreements. BCDVideo...

Retailers are being hit hard by their failure to protect customer and employee privacy in video footage, according to a nationwide survey of retailers from video security and privacy company, Secure Redact. The survey asked 500 British retailers a range of questions relating to in-store use of video surveillance technology, the visual data privacy of customers, GDPR violations and more. Secure Redact’s nationwide survey 43% of brands surveyed reported they had been fined for a violation...

Convergint, a pioneer in service-based systems integration, announces that it has acquired Ojo Technology Inc., a Northern California-based security systems integrator in video and access control security. The acquisition expands Convergint’s west coast presence and extends the company’s capabilities in the state, local, education, and transportation markets. Cloud-based systems Founded in 2003, Ojo Technology specialises in enterprise, tier-one, network-centric, physical, and clo...

Sharry, a workplace experience platform, announces that Kevin Wilhelm has joined the company as the brand’s Country Manager for the United States and Canada. In his role, Wilhelm is supporting Sharry’s operations in these two regions, ensuring customers’ satisfaction, supporting partners, and working with clients on new business.  Since joining Sharry, Wilhelm has been a key player in maintaining relationships with U.S.-based clients such as New York City’...

City of Wolverhampton Council has bid for £20 million from the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund Round 2, in order to help deliver phase one of its ambitious Green Innovation Corridor. The UK Government announced in February 2022 that Wolverhampton and Sheffield would be the first of 20 cities to benefit from part of £1.5 billion of Levelling Up funding for new infrastructure to be developed on brownfield land, in order to boost housing and jobs. Green Innovation Corridor Th...

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorised global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, announces new global distribution agreements with Amphenol companies - Amphenol PCB Piezotronics and The Modal Shop, further bolstering its Amphenol sensor lineup for customers around the world. Mouser now offers more than 51,000 products from 44 Amphenol divisions. Amphenol PCB Piezotronics manufactures vibration, pressure, force and strain, shock, and acoustic sensors used by...

Unifying aesthetics, hygiene standards, and technology, Matrix presents COSEC ARGO FACE that combines all the corporate requirements into one. With top-class processors, a deep learning algorithm, and the best hardware inclusive of two in-built cameras, COSEC ARGO FACE acts both as an access control device and a surveillance-grade camera. MATRIX COSEC ARGO FACE With the integration of multiple credentials, such as Face, PIN, BLE, and Cards, this device stays tech-savvy and future-ready. With...

Every physical security threat, big or small, impacts the business, from financial losses to damaged reputation, to the employees feeling insecure at the office. Even for small modern businesses, having the right physical security measures in place can make all the difference in keeping the workplace, and the assets, safe. Access management solution Simplot is a multi-billion dollar and dynamic global agribusiness pioneer with operations on five continents. It has 10,000 employees and built 7...

LastPass has announced that it has achieved ISO/IEC 27001: 2013 certification for its information security management system. Established by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), the ISO 27001 certification follows a globally recognised standard, which provides a model for establishing, monitoring and improving an information security management system. LastPass achieves ISO 27001 certification The ISO 27001 certification demonstrates LastPass’s commitment to providi...

A major scheme designed to help West Midlands manufacturing and engineering firms adopt the latest digital tech and drive growth has received £2.3 million extra in funding to continue its work. Made Smarter has already helped more than 200 SMEs in the West Midlands digitise their work, improve employees’ skills and become more productive, since the scheme was launched the region in 2021. Made Smarter scheme More than 150 businesses have already signed up to benefit from this secon...

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) launches a new campaign to drive awareness of its intelligent video solutions for physical security. Its superhero theme parallels the hero/villain dynamic, encouraging business owners and physical security teams to think of their companies as communities for which they are the superhero and protector. The campaign aims to arm businesses with the tools to protect their assets by inspiring them to ‘suit up for your multiverse&...

Global MSC Security has recognised David White’s illustrious 50-year career in policing and the security industry, with the presentation of the 2022 Gordon McLanaghan Award for Security Innovation. The highly respected Consultant, Tutor and former Police Officer, was presented with a piece of Bristol Blue glassware, by the Managing Director of Global MSC Security, Derek Maltby, upon his retirement earlier this month. Gordon McLanaghan Award The Gordon McLanaghan Award is presented annua...

Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, announced that its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dómhnal Slattery, has informed the Board of his intention to step down from his Executive role and from the Board in 2022. Avolon’s Board has unanimously appointed Andy Cronin, Avolon’s President & Chief Financial Officer (CFO), to the role of CEO Designate. In addition, Paul Geaney, Avolon’s Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) is appointed to the role of the President a...

HID Global, a pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces the 2022 State of Access Control Report, providing insightful perspectives of the market’s current state and trends. Produced by IFSEC Global in partnership with HID Global, the report surveyed just over 1,000 respondents from across North America (56%), EMEA (29%), and Asia Pacific (15%) to detail trends in the procurement, installation, specification and operation of physical access control solutions. Physical security tren...

Vision-Box, a globally renowned company in biometrics seamless travel, automated border management and electronic identity management solutions, announced that its facial recognition technology was accredited as top-ranked at the US Department of Homeland Security’s MdTF Biometric Rally 2021 – an organisation that evaluates state-of-the-art biometric identity verification systems for high throughput use cases. This proof of value validates that the algorithms are more effective in t...

Qognify, the globally renowned provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, has announced the appointment of Shana Thomas to the role of Director of Marketing Americas. The Americas are a major growth market for Qognify. Airports, logistics and transportation organisations, banks, critical infrastructure, schools and universities rely on Qognify’s video and enterprise incident management solutions. Retail – major growth area in the Americas Retail is another gro...

OutSystems, a globally renowned company in high-performance application development, has announced that it has become an official member of the SAP PartnerEdge programme, with a Build focus, underscoring its commitment to providing high-value low-code to businesses using SAP solutions. While twice as many OutSystems customers connect to SAP technologies as any other system of record, the new relationship will make it even easier for additional businesses within the SAP ecosystem to discover and...

According to the latest report from research organisation Omdia, Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, continues to be recognised as the pioneer in global video surveillance software. The scope of 2022’s report was expanded to include VSaaS (Video Surveillance as a Service) for the first time, and Genetec credits its continued market position to the development of innovative and flexible cloud solutions, an...

Valsoft Corporation Inc., a Montreal-based company specialising in the acquisition and development of software companies in vertical markets, announces the acquisition of WorkDynamics Technologies Inc. (“WorkDynamics”), a provider of workflow and document management software catered to the public sector in Canada and the US, across federal and provincial governments.  Headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, WorkDynamics offers solutions that facilitate the storage and retrieval...

HID Global, a worldwide renowned company in trusted identity solutions, announces the 2022 State of Access Control Report, providing insightful perspectives of the market’s current state and trends. Produced by IFSEC Global, in partnership with HID Global, the report surveyed just over 1,000 respondents from across the North America (56%), EMEA (29%) and Asia Pacific (15%) regions, to detail trends in the procurement, installation, specification and operation of physical access control so...

Ping Identity, the intelligent identity solution for the enterprise, and Montreal-based open banking platform, Flinks, have enabled millions of customers across the U.S.A. and Canada to link their financial accounts to fintech apps and enjoy new streamlined banking experiences in a safe and compliant way. From user onboarding to digital loan applications and money transfers, Flinks’ open banking API technology enables financial businesses to access the bank-sourced financial data they nee...

Mark Wall, an experienced Security Consultant who has more than 30 years’ experience in the security industry, is launching his own sales consultancy service, in order to support specialists looking to grow their business. The security entrepreneur, who has most recently worked at Amberstone Security, where he was the Director of Business Development and Sales Director EMEA at WebeyeCMS, alongside working at Dahua Technology and Videcon, is using his extensive experience to open new doors...

Quantum Corporation is pleased to announce its status as a sponsor and on-premises infrastructure provider at the upcoming GSO 2025 event on August 9 and 10 in Dallas, Texas. Quantum’s VS-HCI Series platform, optimised for video surveillance and physical security, will serve as the GSO Hands-On Tech Lab’s infrastructure. This system will be demonstrated live at the event to educate attendees on how it can deliver a more resilient, flexible, and cost-effective approach to unifying vi...

Access control manufacturer, Inner Range has announced a number of enhancements to its flagship product - Integriti, including becoming ONVIF Conformant and providing built-in visitor management capabilities. Integriti is Inner Range’s enterprise-level intelligent access and security system, and the company’s R&D team is constantly working on improvements to improve safety and ease of access for customers. New update available for Integriti From July 2022, a new update is avai...

Cloud access control systems are a modern advancement, drawing on the success of more traditional access control methods and adapting them for the modern day. As technology advances, so do security measures. Security is no longer simply a locked door and a grainy camera. Now, most buildings are covered by multiple security measures from high-quality IP CCTV, effective access controls, and smart intruder alarms. Remote viewing and smartphone controls have made security possible from anywhere at...