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Aiphone, the globally renowned manufacturer of intercom and security communication products, has announced the release of its IX Series PC Master Station Software. The new IX-SOFT is capable of transforming any computer into a feature-rich intercom, with an easy-to-use and intuitive interface. IX-SOFT PC Master Station Software The IX-SOFT PC Master Station Software is a PC-based intercom solution, which is ideal for any customer type, as it fits into everyday scenarios with ease. Whether the...

The outbreak of the COVID-19 virus has presented a challenge to communities and businesses. As businesses start actively planning to open their places of work safely, Vanderbilt is providing their customers with smart and reliable strategies to help create a safer environment for staff and visitors. At Vanderbilt, they have explored best practices for protecting employees and visitors when they come to a building. Check out some of the solutions below as the company aims to help businesses crea...

Building on the success of HID’s Mercury, HID Global, a worldwide provider in trusted identity solutions, has announced the HID Aero platform featuring its next generation of open-architecture intelligent controllers that increase choices for a wide range of businesses while future-proofing access control investments as requirements change. “HID Aero is providing a broader market with features that were generally available only in solutions for larger organisations, while eliminatin...

A hotel environment is fast-paced and ever-changing, with staff and guests coming and going 24 hours a day. Despite this, it is a business owner’s job to ensure that the building - and everyone in it - is safe and secure. CLIQ® technology from security provider Mul-T-Lock offers a smart security solution for all types of hotels, resorts, holiday parks, B&Bs and short-break properties. eCLIQ for hotel chains and resorts Mul-T-Lock’s eCLIQ access control system utilises CLIQ...

RAS Watch, a provider of managed global security operations centers and scalable security programs, has announced that it has partnered with CONTRACE Public Health Corps to help scale its contact tracing service. As part of the partnership, CONTRACE will work with RAS Watch to provide trained, qualified individuals to clients whose goal is to identify potential exposure to COVID-19 and halt the spread of the disease across an organisation. Contact tracing service Contact tracing has tradition...

Yeastar, the provider of SME PBX system announced that Gamma, the provider of Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) into the UK and Dutch business markets, has joined the pre-configured ITSP template on both Yeastar cloud-based and on-premises PBXs as a certified ITSP partner. All-IP services As the UK’s SIP trunk provider, Gamma is the market-pioneering force to upgrade the outdated ISDN services to All-IP services completely in the near 2025. Yeastar brings SMEs the enhanced, po...

Yeastar, the provider of the SME PBX system, announced that TMC, a global, integrated media company, has awarded Yeastar S-Series VoIP PBX a 2020 Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award. This makes the three consecutive years Yeastar has won this award and also marks the fifth win from TMC. Yeastar S-Series VoIP PBX  Easy to use, flexible, and feature-rich Yeastar S-Series VoIP PBX has proven to be valuable for businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic period with its exceptional...

Ava, a unified security company announced former Titus executive, Nick Maxwell, has joined the company as general manager of the UK and MEA. Maxwell brings expertise in building and leading global teams and will play a strategic role in the launch of Ava’s unified security solution in these critical markets. Unified security solutions “We are excited to have Nick join the team. We launched Ava in April to address growing market demand for unified security solutions,&rd...

Pluralsight, Inc., the technology skills and engineering management platform announced that EY has named Lindsey Kneuven, Chief Impact Officer of Pluralsight, as a finalist in the Social Entrepreneur category for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2020 Award in the Utah Region. EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® award Widely considered one of the most prestigious business awards programs in the U.S., the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® award program recognises entrepreneurs and leaders of hi...

Pulse Secure, a renowned provider of software-defined Secure Access solutions, announced that Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) has honoured Pulse Secure among the industry’s top secure access platform vendors. Pulse Secure was selected by EMA as a “Top Three” vendor in enabling secure remote access across hybrid business networks. According to the 2020 EMA Secure Access Decision Guide, remote workforces increasingly require access to business applications, data, and serv...

On July 28, 2020, Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro) will present its first online Open Storage Summit 2020, which will bring together key representatives from Supermicro and its partners, to present the latest developments in storage technology for enterprises, data centres, and multi-cloud infrastructure. Open Storage Summit 2020 Confirmed presenters for the Open Storage Summit 2020 include Charles Liang, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder of Super Micro Computer, Inc., Dheer...

Paxton Access Ltd. (Paxton) has announced new additions to their renowned Net2 access control product line, helping installers make their customers’ buildings more COVID-secure. The latest version of Net2 – v6.04 has been in rapid development since May 2020 and is now ready for installers to download. Net2 – v6.04 The latest version features Net2 Occupancy Management, which allows enterprises to limit the number of people in any given area, either barring access or sending an...

As organisations start actively planning to open workplaces safely, Vanderbilt is providing customers with smart and reliable strategies to help create a safer environment for staff and visitors. The company has explored best practices for protecting employees and visitors when it comes to a building. Below they outline a scenario of how products can be used for remote security management. Example Scenarios: The rise in staff working from home has increased even further since the COVID-19 l...

Researchers at Check Point have identified security flaws in Apache Guacamole, one of the world’s most popular IT infrastructures for remote work. With over 10 million downloads, the free open-source software enables remote workers to access their company’s computer network from anywhere, by using only a web browser. Apache Guacamole software Apache Guacamole runs on many devices, including mobile phones and tablets, giving remote workers ‘constant, world-wide, unfettered acc...

SonicWall announced it had appointed Tristan Bateup as Country Manager for Ireland, building on the company’s long-established collaboration with distributors in the region as it continues to expand its presence and capabilities in the country. Tristan has over a decade of experience in the cyber security industry, including five years managing SonicWall partner business at long-time distributor Exertis. From there, he joined SonicWall, where he served as Strategic Account Manager for the...

Pulse Secure, the provider of software-defined Secure Access solutions, announced that Pulse Secure was recognised among Representative Vendors within Gartner’s Market Guide for Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA). Pulse SDP provides direct device-to-application trusted connectivity only after successful user, device and security state verification. The solution offers enterprises the only dual-mode VPN and SDP architecture that yields single-pane-of-glass management with unified policy admi...

Sensor system supplier HENSOLDT has been awarded a contract by Airbus Defence and Space to develop and produce a new AESA (Active Electronic Scanning Array) radar for the German and Spanish Eurofighter fleets. The project is jointly financed by the Eurofighter partner nations Spain and Germany, who will also be the first users of the radar in their fleets. Following budget approval by the Spanish government and most recently by the German Bundestag in mid-June, the contracts worth over 1.5 bill...

Herta, the Barcelona-based facial recognition company, has recently launched a new range of solutions to help businesses and industries adapt to the new normality. Awarded with the COVID-19 Response Seal of Excellence by the European Commission, Herta’s new applications allow the monitoring of social distancing, occupancy control, mask detection, and facial recognition even when people wear masks. Herta's technology is characterized by having a known reputation, with real and large-scale...

Alarm systems have been available for decades, but many solutions offer little functionality beyond a sensor triggering an alert in the event of a break in. To take alarms to the next level, Hikvision is bringing a number of new and innovative technologies to market, allowing customers to meet their home and business security requirements more fully and to help expand the alarm business. No one can stay alert for a potential home or business security breach every hour of every day. That’s...

Dahua Technology, a globally renowned video-centric smart IoT solutions and services provider, has announced the release of DMSS, its newly designed mobile client. DMSS can connect Dahua products via the Internet or Ethernet through P2P or IP, and can also be operated remotely. It supports all kinds of product types, including NVR, XVR, IPC, TPC, VTO, Alarm Hub, and Access Control, etc. Remote operations DMSS can work in an environment with multiple internet connections. It connects Dahua prod...

Nutanix, a globally renowned company in enterprise cloud computing solutions, has announced new remote IT software solutions that will allow IT teams to deploy, upgrade and troubleshoot their cloud infrastructure while working from anywhere, whether at home or from a central office location. Nutanix HCI software These solutions will be delivered via Nutanix Foundation Central, Insights and Lifecycle Manager, all of which will be available as part of Nutanix HCI software at no additional cost t...

Bugcrowd, the crowdsourced security company, released its 2020 Inside the Mind of a Hacker report, the study to date on the global hacking community. Among the report’s key findings, human ingenuity supported by actionable intelligence of the Bugcrowd platform were found to be critical ingredients to maintaining a resilient infrastructure. AI-powered solutions not enough In fact, 78% of hackers indicated AI-powered cybersecurity solutions alone aren’t enough to outmanoeuvre cyber...

Proxyclick, the globally renowned provider of enterprise visitor management software, has launched ‘Touchless Check-in’ to provide enterprises with a contactless check-in solution at the front desk for every step of the visitor journey. "Visibility into who is entering or leaving your premises has become more critical than ever during this global crisis," said Gregory Blondeau, Founder and CEO of Proxyclick. ‘Touchless Check-in’ contactless solution Gregory adds, "Comp...

Ping Identity, the Intelligent Identity solution for the enterprise, announced the availability of its Workforce Identity Solutions in AWS Marketplace. These cloud-ready solutions enable enterprises to secure remote work and boost employee productivity by providing the ability to easily extend access across Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), legacy applications, cloud applications and more for seamless login experiences. With AWS Marketplace availability, Amazon Web Services (AWS) enterprise custome...

Axis Communications announces AXIS P3715-PLVE Network Camera, a dual-sensor camera designed for excellent wide angle overviews and zoomed-in detailed coverage, around the clock and even in challenging light conditions. Ideal for school hallways and corridors, the Axis camera can monitor two different views with a single camera solution. AXIS P3715-PLVE Network Camera With its unique peanut-shaped dome design, this multi-directional Axis camera offers cost-effective installation and flexible po...

RAS Watch, the managed service operations and risk mitigation centre, announced the launch of its contact tracing service to proactively identify and trace infectious disease outbreaks, such as COVID-19, within a business. The service combines the power of the RAS Watch remote monitoring services technology, targeted communications and emergency response, along with trained contact tracers, to mitigate the spread of infection across an organisation. Limiting spread of diseases like COVID-19 A...

Video wall and visual display providers Ultimate Visual Solutions (UVS) has seen a 10 per cent rise in the official quotations and detailed system proposals it has been asked to supply, despite the coronavirus lockdown. UVS Managing Director Steve Murphy said the increase, compared to the same period in 2019, was as a direct result of the full suite of remote access and online demonstration services which it launched at the start of the COVID-19 outbreak. UVS remote demonstration facility He...

Versa Networks, the Secure SD-WAN provider, launches Versa Secure Access, the solution delivering Secure SD-WAN services and private connectivity for employees who are remote or working from home. These employees can now securely connect to applications in both private and public clouds as part of Versa Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) services. The new solution is based on the Versa Operating System (VOS™) which powers Secure SD-WAN networks on-premises and in the cloud for thousands of...

Pulse Secure, a renowned provider of Zero Trust Secure Access solutions, announced that it is extending its offer to help customers support ongoing work-from-home (WFH) initiatives and bolster new online business services. The Pulse Cares programme will be offered through September 30, 2020, providing flexible licencing and enabling expedited deployment and capacity enhancement to support business continuity as organisations extend digital workplace capabilities in the wake of the COVID-19 glob...

A series of free interactive webinars is launched by 2N – global provider in Internet-enabled intercoms and access control systems. 2N On Air aims to help owners of residential and commercial property, architects, designers, security firms and building managers to identify and apply touchless technology which protects buildings and their occupants. The webinar series, beginning on 11 June, will profile the latest products for door controls in residential and commercial property. It will a...