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The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and The SANS Institute have announced details of the fourth edition of CyberThreat, a technical and interactive Summit which will be hosted in-person at the Novotel London West, Hammersmith, London, and available virtually on Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st November 2023.  CyberThreat 2023 One of the largest cyber security conferences in the UK, CyberThreat 2023 will bring together the global cybersecurity community for exclusive keynotes and ta...

ConnectWise added an all-new solution within its Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) product built on the ConnectWise Asio™ platform. ConnectWise Network Monitoring and Management™ harnesses the power of Auvik, a cloud-based network management software provider, with the ConnectWise award-winning RMM tool to deliver unmatched network monitoring capabilities to IT solution providers (TSPs) and their clients.  ConnectWise's partner community Organisations dep...

G4S Japan has created a bespoke 24/7 Global Security Operations Centre (GSOC) exclusively for one customer, a Fortune 200 global cloud-based software company that prioritises the safety and welfare of its employees across the Asia-Pacific region. The requirements of G4S Japan were high English and Japanese language skills, the ability to react quickly to any situation, and to operate like a public emergency call centre. Global Security Operations Centre Between May and October Japan braces it...

viisights, Inc., a global pioneer in behavioural recognition video analytics, proudly announces the release of Wise 3.0, ushering in the next generation of advanced proactive and preemptive analytics for professional security, safety, and business intelligence applications. Wise 3.0 Wise 3.0 provides significant improvements in processing throughput and speed impacting overall performance, specifically in high recall and low false positive rates. The new release also provides higher levels of...

CPNetCon will premiere in Hannover, Germany, from 23 to 24 November 2023. Janez Lenarčič, European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, will open the new civil protection event. The European Commission’s Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network is a patron organisation.  CPNetCon is a hub for knowledge transfer and networking that promotes the future development of civil protection. The event aligns with the values that the European Commission promotes with t...

IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, is very proud to announce that it has been recognised with four Secure Campus 2023 Awards. The awards recognise campus security solutions based on judging criteria that span: Features, Innovation, User Friendliness, Interoperability, Quality, Design, Market Opportunity and Impact in the Security Industry, Technical Advances, and Scalability. Awards IDIS 5P Edge AI Cameras won a Platinum award for Artificial Intellige...

Wayne Alarm Systems, Inc., a family-owned and run life safety and security provider with UL/FM central station monitoring, announced that it has acquired Sentry Protective Systems of Billerica, Mass. Wayne Alarm Wayne Alarm, founded by Ralph Wayne Sevinor, delivers custom solutions for the lives and property of its customers, while providing them with exceptional commitment, care, and support every day. The purchase increases Wayne Alarm's share in the Greater Boston area where it can provide...

New research from Novaira Insights reveals that the global video surveillance market declined by 3.4% in 2022 due to a massive 18.6% decline in the Chinese market. However, the research, also shows that outside China, most markets continued to grow. The market in the world excluding China grew by 13.2% in 2022. A decline in Chinese markets According to Lead Analyst and Founder of Novaira Insights, Josh Woodhouse, “The decline in China was primarily the result of lockdowns causing restri...

360 Vision Technology’s Predator HD PTZ camera was recently selected to appear in the Security Journal UK publication. A highly regarded specialist electronic security industry publication, in the article, Tony Holloway, Business Development Manager for 360 Vision’s Predator range, explains why the product is perfect for Drone Detection. What are the applications for drone detection? Airborne drone technology or UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) technology has changed the world fr...

Claroty, the cyber-physical systems protection company, has announced the global expansion of its FOCUS Partner Program, with the addition of several Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), including IBM, Rockwell Automation, NTT Data, eSentire and several others. Held at the highest level of qualification in the FOCUS Partner Program with extensive training and certifications, Claroty’s MSSP partners are uniquely equipped to help end user organisations improve their security posture...

Glasswall, a fast-growing enterprise cybersecurity software firm that specialises in file-based security, has secured £5 million from HSBC UK’s Growth Lending fund. Zero-trust approach Glasswall takes a zero-trust approach to files and is a global pioneer in Content Disarm & Reconstruction (CDR) technology.  With the support of HSBC’s strong international network, Glasswall will strengthen its position in both the UK and US public and commercial sectors, while deepe...

Videonetics is all set to unveil its latest Artificial Intelligence-powered Unified Video Management Platform for the Southeast Asia Market at Secutech Vietnam 2023, scheduled from July 19th to July 21st, 2023, in Hanoi, Vietnam. As one of the region’s most influential trade shows for comprehensive security, fire safety, and smart building solutions, Secutech Vietnam provides an unrivalled gateway for domestic and overseas players to gather genuine business leads and find cutting-edge tec...

The G4S Fire and Security team is working in partnership with award-winning building services contractor, Briggs & Forrester, on three large, high-profile real estate projects across the UK. Supply and install fire and life safety The Cocoa Works in York, 135 Park Street in London, and Phoenix in Leeds will provide a mix of residential, office, and retail space, and are being undertaken with sustainability and urban regeneration at the core. Operating in full support of these objectives, G...

Connectivity and convenience are key themes in the latest edition of the biennial Wireless Access Control Report. Using data gathered from a new survey of 400 security, facilities management and IT professionals, the Wireless Access Control Report 2023 identifies trends that will shape this market and customers’ experience over the coming years. The Report was published by IFSEC Insider and includes expert contributions from analysts Omdia and Digital Access Solutions pioneers at ASSA ABL...

Michael Arov will be the newly appointed Head of Cytek, announced by Cytek, with effect from 1st July. Michael Arov A trailblazer in cybersecurity innovation, Arov brings more than 25 years of experience, advising major corporates and governments on cybersecurity strategy, implementation, and architecture. He has designed cybersecurity ecosystems for critical infrastructure, national computer emergency response teams, sectorial security operations centers (SOCs), and cyber end-to-end solution...

Research has revealed summer is the second worst time of year for burglaries in the UK, with over 277,000 recorded.  Crime and burglary rates  Security experts at ADT have looked at government and ONS data to determine the crime and burglary rates for different police force areas in the UK. They also looked at these figures per quarter, to see which time of the year has the highest crime and burglary rates. Seasonal offences Time of the year that burglary...

Detection Technology Plc has completed the acquisition of Haobo Imaging. Detection Technology acquired 90% of the shares in Haobo Imaging for EUR 12 million. The acquisition was financed with cash reserves and a term loan. Acquisition details The founders and management of Haobo Imaging will continue to hold 10% of the shares. Detection Technology intends to acquire the remaining shares in the future under the agreed terms. Apart from ordinary working capital items, no material liabilities w...

Hanwha Vision, a supplier of robust and reliable video surveillance products, has launched a new bi-spectrum AI camera range that provides visual and thermal views of an area, simultaneously. The TNM-C4940TD, TNM-C4950TD, and TNM-C4960TD are equipped with two lenses to generate a VGA thermal image and a 4K visual image. The thermal lens enables perimeter detection of suspicious activity even in low light, poor weather conditions, or when visual barriers, such as foliage block the area. The...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the schedule, speaker lineup, and programme for the 2023 AcceleRISE conference, hosted by SIA’s RISE community for young leaders and those new to the security industry. AcceleRISE 2023 will take place Aug. 14-16 in Denver, Colorado. Conference agenda AcceleRISE is an exciting, innovative conference created specifically for young security talent and designed to ignite new thinking, strengthen leadership and sharpen business acumen. A...

Matrix, a security and telecom solutions provider, is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming Security and Fire Expo. This highly anticipated event brings together renowned exhibitors, consultants, industry experts, and key government officials from both the Indian and international security industries.  Cutting-edge technologies on exhibit Matrix aims to showcase its innovative products and cutting-edge technologies at the event, further solidifying its position as a trus...

Johnson Controls, a global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced it has won the 2023 Microsoft Global Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Partner of the Year Award.  OpenBlue connected solutions “Our OpenBlue connected solutions run on Microsoft Azure and use the power of data to put smart, healthy, sustainable buildings within reach for businesses around the world,” said Vijay Sankaran, Chief Technology Officer at Johnson Controls. He adds, “Fr...

Pyronix has won at the British Security Awards 2023 in the ‘Innovative Security Project’ category with their CarDefender; a complete industry-first, combined technology device. The CarDefender works in conjunction with Pyronix alarm systems when in wireless range of the control panel to deliver instant notification via HomeControl2.0 in the event of attempted theft, it can even raise the house alarm if desired. British Security Awards The British Security Awards are held by the B...

3xLOGIC, the renowned provider of integrated and intelligent security solutions, has announced the availability of its innovative NVR-1U-8CH network video recorder. NVR-1U-8CH is a feature-packed but cost-effective device that is perfect for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in commercial, educational, healthcare and warehouse and distribution environments that need an NVR that is easy to install, configure, monitor and maintain.   Remote management feature NVR-1U-...

IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, is pleased to announce it has retained manufacturer’s rep firm 1 Volt Associates to broaden its presence in the Eastern & Mid-Atlantic regions. 1 Volt Associates, Inc. is a manufacturer's representative firm providing professional marketing to the low-voltage communications industry in the Mid-Atlantic territories of Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, North and South Carolina, Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New...

Eptura, the global work tech pioneer announced an enhancement to its visitor management software with the new Emergency list feature to improve occupant safety and streamline the building evacuation process during emergencies. Emergency list feature The enhancement is intended for organisations that find themselves lacking data that indicates who is present in the building or on the job site between flexible working arrangements, external contractors, and guests amid the current evolution of...

Xtract One Technologies, a technology-driven threat detection and security solution that prioritises the patron access experience by leveraging AI announced its SmartGateway patron screening solution was rigorously tested by the TSA for effectiveness and suitability, and as a result, will be included in the TSA’s 2023 approved product list. The extensive testing was completed by Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), the nation's largest university-affiliated r...

Ajax Systems unveils WaterStop, a water shutoff valve with remote control. It helps to build a fully automated leak prevention system with professional security technology reliability. The device consists of a valve and a powerful electric actuator that shuts off the water automatically, by command from the Ajax app or a button pressed on-site. "Now Ajax goes beyond security, becoming a product in which more professionals — like electricians and plumbers — start to be inte...

Teledyne FLIR Defence has announced that Dr. Kemper Talley was named the 2022 Joseph D. Wienand Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Excellence Award winner. The award was presented by the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) at its 2022 Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Conference and Exhibition in Baltimore. Real-time AR visualisation Teledyne FLIR Vice President and General Manager of Detection - Dr. David Cullin, and Director of Science & Techn...

Sustainability is a challenge that affects every person and organisation on the planet. To help overcome this challenge, WithSecure™ (formerly known as F-Secure Business) has created a W/Sustainability program that commits it to operate as an ethical, equitable, and environmentally responsible global citizen. W/Sustainability is a program that embeds sustainability and transparency into WithSecure’s strategy and operations. The program was built based on surveys and in-depth intervi...

IDEMIA, the global pioneer in identity technologies and biometric solutions announces that it has been selected as the technology partner by GMR Group for DigiYatra. “DigiYatra” is an industry-led initiative coordinated by the Aviation Ministry in line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s Digital India vision to transform the nation into a digitally empowered society. Solution development and delivery Over the last one and a half years, IDEMIA has worked tirelessly along...