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Sielox, an established industry-renowned company in layered access control solutions, announces the immediate availability of the company’s flagship Pinnacle 11.0 Access Control Platform, a new release with powerful new features, in conjunction with the imminent release of its new 2700 Intelligent Access Controller. Pinnacle 11.0 Access Control Platform is immediately available for upgrades and new installations, with the availability of the 2700 Intelligent Access Controller set for May...

2N, the global market pioneer in internet-enabled intercoms and access control systems, has added enhanced functionality to its flagship intercom, the 2N® IP Style, in response to emerging trends in the use of residential and office buildings. Identified trends The relevant trends, which have been identified by experts including McKinsey, CBRE, and PwC, are: Residential buildings: the acceleration of e-commerce McKinsey argues that, in the US, 10 years of e-commerce adoption was compres...

The acquisition of Stanley Security is conditional upon regulatory approval and customary closing conditions and is now expected to close during the third quarter of 2022. On December 8, 2021, Securitas announced it had signed an agreement to acquire the Electronic Security Solutions business from Stanley Black & Decker Inc.(“Stanley Security”) for a purchase price of MUSD 3 200 on a debt and cash-free basis. CEO’s comments on the acquisition The regulatory approval proc...

HID Global, a pioneer in trusted identity solutions announced it has acquired Vizinex RFID. The acquisition increases HID Global’s presence and relevance in key vertical markets including healthcare/medical, manufacturing, oil & gas, data centres, etc. and adds a key technology to HID Global’s RFID tag portfolio. Strategic acquisition “Bringing Vizinex into the HID family strengthens our position in the RFID market, especially in North America,” said Björn...

SailPoint Technologies Holdings, Inc. (SAIL) (‘SailPoint’), the globally renowned company in enterprise identity security, has announced the expiration of the 35-day ‘Go-Shop’ period under the terms of the previously announced definitive agreement, pursuant to which Thoma Bravo, L.P. (‘Thoma Bravo’), a major software investment firm, will acquire SailPoint in an all-cash transaction for US$ 65.25 per share. The ‘Go-Shop’ period expired at 11:59 p....

Aqua Security, the pure-play cloud-native security provider announced multiple updates to Aqua Trivy, making it the world’s first unified scanner for cloud-native security. Comprehensive misconfigurations scanner Consolidating multiple scanning tools into a single tool, it is now the most comprehensive vulnerability and misconfigurations scanner for cloud-native applications and infrastructure. Trivy is also being integrated into the Aqua Platform as Trivy Premium, through which custome...

The use of thermal cameras in safety and security applications has been associated traditionally with critical sites such as utilities, airports, or chemical plants where monitoring human heat signatures could have significant implications. These sensitive facilities could justify the higher costs associated with thermal cameras since there was a need for particularly sophisticated security systems. Adoption by less critical sites Currently, the price of thermal cameras has decreased substant...

RealNetworks, Inc., is displaying SAFR SCAN™, a highly innovative Facial Recognition Reader for a wide range of mainstream access control, workforce management, and health safety applications at IFSEC 2022 in stand IF2635. SAFR SCAN uniquely delivers advanced identification and authentication performance at an extremely attractive price point, making its public debut in the European market.   Secure and fast access  “SAFR SCAN provides a highly secure and fast way t...

Building on their highly successful previous event, the CNI Security Group will be hosting their 2nd ‘CNI Security Technology’ Day, aboard the former WW2 Royal Navy escort ship - HQS Wellington, located on the river Thames at Victoria Embankment, London. The free-to-attend CNI Security Group event, which will be held on Wednesday, 29th June 2022, from 9.30 am – 4.00 pm, will focus on fully integrated, secure and future-proofed best-of-breed, end-to-end solutions for high-secur...

Keeper Security, the globally renowned provider of zero-trust and zero-knowledge cyber security software, has announced the launch of Keeper Connection Manager (KCM), a remote-access gateway that provides DevOps and IT teams with simple and highly secure access to RDP, SSH, VNC, MySQL and Kubernetes endpoints, through any web browser. Keeper Connection Manager (KCM) Keeper Connection Manager significantly enhances security, by enabling organisations to adopt zero-trust remote access to IT infr...

The SmartWater Group, an award-winning provider of risk management and crime deterrent solutions, is pleased to reveal its plans for IFSEC International, taking place from 17-19 May 2022 at ExCeL London. Crime deterrent solutions The company will be showcasing its broad portfolio of integrated security solutions that enable customers to manage risks to their business by predicting, preventing, and detecting criminal activities. The SmartWater Group’s solutions are widely feare...

Ajax Systems, the Ukrainian developer and manufacturer of professional security systems, has announced the opening of its first plant abroad — in Istanbul, Turkey. The new 8300 square-metres plant will produce the entire lineup of Ajax devices, duplicating the current production in Ukraine. Ajax Systems has already started to form a local manufacturing team in Istanbul. New plant in Istanbul At the first stage, it is planned to hire at least 400 people. The new Istanbul plant is expecte...

ADT Commercial, a premier provider of commercial security, fire, life safety, and risk consulting services in the U.S., continues its strategic M&A strategy to expand its nationwide geographic footprint with the announcement that it has purchased Key-Rite Security, based out of Denver, Colorado. Service coverage and offerings “We’re extremely excited to welcome the talented members at Key-Rite Security to the ADT Commercial family and to expand our service coverage and offering...

Once a trend, sustainability is now becoming a critical factor for the success of manufacturers. EVVA recognised this very early on and is well on its way, as it has demonstrated, for example, by winning the TRIGOS 2021 and other sustainability awards. Membership of the Sustainability Circle is another step on this path. The network of companies, Sustainability Circle supports EVVA to implement more sustainable business practices. The networking brings fresh expertise through numerous keynote s...

  Credit unions and banks have long used cutting-edge technology as part of their physical security efforts. However, with crimes becoming more and more sophisticated, the technologies used to defend against them in the banking industry must follow suit.  The question is, how exactly can current financial institutions ramp up their bank security to rise to the challenge of combating the advanced strategies of bad actors? The answer can be summed up in one word: biometrics. Biome...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, has launched its one-of-a-kind Privacy Center, where customers can learn how privacy and data security are designed into Johnson Controls products, solutions and services, in accordance with the latest and most stringent global privacy and data protection laws. Privacy and data security “Johnson Controls has a long history of innovation, and integrity and privacy and data protection are...

Veracode, a globally renowned provider of Application Security Testing (AST) solutions, has announced its Continuous Software Security Platform, which seamlessly embeds application security into the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). The platform streamlines workflows by bringing together development and security teams, in order to provide a broad understanding of risk, remediation guidance, and progress at every stage of the development process. Leveraging multiple methods to assess softw...

Elatec Inc. and KioWare Kiosk System Software (KioWare) have announced that they are entering an OEM partnership, with the aim of developing products and solutions that are easily paired together. KioWare has added the Elatec TWN4 family of RFID card and NFC and BLE mobile credential readers to its list of supported devices, which make it easy for kiosk deployers to add RFID functionality. Elatec – KioWare collaboration Devices, such as the TWN4 Slim and TWN4 MultiTech 2 BLE offer an ex...

i-PRO Co., Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety announced the launch of its new i-PRO mini-network camera. Compact design With a pocket-sized form factor and a full complement of AI analytics functionality, the i-PRO mini represents the next generation of smaller, discreet smart cameras that not only protect retail and other businesses but also provide operational and business insights. Part of the i-PRO S-series line, the completely new compac...

Aqua Security, the globally renowned pure-play cloud native security provider, has announced that it has joined the Docker Extensions programme, to allow developers to easily check their resources and dependencies for vulnerabilities. Docker Extensions demonstrates Docker Inc.’s commitment to improving the developer experience, by bringing the tools that developers use the most, to an environment where they can more easily focus on innovation, and less time on everything else. Aqua &ndas...

Interface Systems (Interface Security Systems LLC), a globally renowned provider of business security, managed networking, and business intelligence solutions, announced that Brent Duncan, the company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) and President, has been appointed to the position of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Brent Duncan succeeds the company’s Founder, Michael Shaw, who will take on the role of Executive Chairman, where he will focus on a range of strategic initiatives in...

As it continues to grow and make inroads into new markets, relentlessly innovative security sector specialist - Safer Security Group is further strengthening its business acquisition expertise, with the appointment of a highly experienced marketing professional. The Paisley-based tech disruptor, Safer Security Group has acquired the services of Kevin Moreland, as its new Head of Marketing, as the company pursues its strategy of building on its successful Scottish business, with a drive into the...

Replacing legacy mechanical locks with wireless electronic devices adds security and increases control without the expense or inconvenience of cabling doors. New and existing Brivo Access customers can grow the scope and day-to-day benefits of their system by integrating Aperio® wireless locks from ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions. Brivo Access customers can operate more doors in their access control system by integrating battery-powered Aperio devices online to extend its reach. The seamless,...

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro), a globally renowned company in enterprise computing, storage, networking, and green computing technology, supports two new Intel-based accelerators for demanding cloud gaming, media delivery, AI and ML workloads, enabling customers to deploy the latest acceleration technology from Intel and Intel Habana. Supermicro partners with Intel and Habana Labs Charles Liang, the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Supermicro, said “Supermicro con...

NVT Phybridge., a global pioneer in long-reach PoE solutions, announced that its CLEER24-10G switch was awarded a Platinum 2022 Govies Award from Security Today. Security Today is a security products magazine, e-newsletter, and website for security dealers, integrators, and end-users. The Govies Award, presented by Security Today and GovSec, recognises outstanding government security products in various categories, including features, innovation, user-friendliness, interoperability, quality,...

Allied Universal, the globally renowned security and facility services company, has announced the appointment of Dan Marston as the Regional Vice President of Allied Universal Technology Services Canada, further solidifying the company’s place in the market, as a top technology security services partner. Allied Universal acquired G4S in 2021, thereby creating the leader in global security services. Prior to joining Allied Universal, Dan Marston served as Regional Sales Director at Telus,...

SALTO Systems will showcase its comprehensive product range at IFSEC International, which returns in-person to ExCeL London on 17-19 May for the biggest gathering of international security professionals in 2022. This is the first opportunity, in over 3 years, to network and do business with the entire security buying chain face-to-face: manufacturers, installers & integrators, distributors, consultants, and end-users. Join to explore SALTO's latest smart access technologies, including the l...

Pindrop, a pioneer in voice technology announced a new partnership with Google Cloud that will enable it to build and offer new authentication solutions to enhance call centre experiences for customers on Google Cloud’s platform. Pindrop will also make its suite of fraud detection and voice security solutions available on Google Cloud Marketplace, as it is now part of the Google Cloud Partner Advantage Program as an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) partner. Voice authentication and secu...

Patriot One Technologies has announced it will exhibit as a Diamond Sponsor at the FANCENTRIC International Conference & Expo 2022, which is taking place at Caesars Palace, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, from May 24 to May 26, 2022. The show is being hosted by the Innovation Institute for Fan Experience (IIFX) and will include companies and speakers from across the sports and entertainment industry. Patriot One will be displaying at Booth #107 and will also demo its SmartGateway patron screenin...

Kingdom Group has announced that Jaimie Potts has just been appointed the Sales and Commercial Director of the company. It’s the latest in a number of senior appointments for the facilities management and people services provider, as the company embarks upon its next phase of growth. Jaimie Potts brings with him to the Kingdom Group, over 25 years of experience in business development and commercial and strategic account direction, having worked for several major international companies,...