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Allied Universal client - Port of Baltimore receives top U.S. Coast Guard security assessment

Allied Universal®, the world’s renowned security and facility services company, is proud to announce that its client, the Helen Delich Bently Port of Baltimore has received a top U.S. Coast Guard security assessment for the 15th consecutive year. Security assessment The assessment which included a detailed review of all security protocols and procedures is for the six state-owned, public marine terminals that are managed by the Maryland Port Administration (MPA). The U.S. Coast Guar...

Hanwha Vision Europe appoints Waldemar Gollan as DACH Country Manager

Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider, has appointed Waldemar Gollan to lead the DACH region as its Country Manager, effective immediately. Waldemar has a wealth of knowledge and expertise across electronic security, information technology, such as cloud, and the DACH region, with more than three decades of experience in accelerating business growth for global and market-pioneering manufacturers. He has vast experience in the successful completion of complex projects, with strong...

Gunnebo Entrance Control styles out security with SpeedStile FP Glide launch

Gunnebo Entrance Control has launched SpeedStile FP Glide as a stylish new form of entrance control, designed to meet the evolving security needs of modern offices, public spaces, and commercial buildings. The new SpeedStile FP Glide sets a new standard for entrance control systems with its fast-operating bi-directional passage and smooth sliding doors. Detection and alarm procedures Engineered to deter fraud and unauthorised access, the system presents real-time detection and alarm procedure...

Siemens, Enlighted, and Zumtobel Group partner to advance smart building solutions

Siemens and Enlighted, a pioneering property technology company owned by Siemens, announced a strategic partnership with Zumtobel Group, a global lighting solutions provider, to advance the adoption of smart building technologies including intelligent IoT lighting, setting new standards for efficiency and sustainability in building operations worldwide. At the core of the partnership lies the technical integration of Enlighted's industry-pioneering smart sensors into Zumtobel Group's lighting p...

Virtual Security Showcase: An ISC West 2024 technology preview

Virtual Security Showcase, the professional security industry’s first online multi-vendor educational tradeshow experience, has opened registration for its free ISC West Technology Preview. This comprehensive program consists of three separate 90-minute sessions over two days beginning on Tuesday, March 12, and concluding on Wednesday, March 13, and will cover a range of security technologies to be featured at the upcoming ISC West 2024 tradeshow in Las Vegas. Newest solutions for the ma...

Sielox opens new office and production headquarters in Cherry Hill

Sielox, an established industry pioneer in layered access control solutions, is pleased to announce the relocation of its company headquarters to a new, modern facility located at 1951 Old Cuthbert Road, Suite 108, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08034. This move supports Sielox’s strategic plan for continued growth and expansion, enabling the company to leverage advanced technologies for enhanced operational efficiencies. “Our move to a new headquarters marks a significant milestone in Sielo...

HackerOne leads AI-driven innovation with GenAI co-pilot and AI red teaming

HackerOne, the pioneer in human-powered security, announced new AI augmentations that integrate the company’s human intelligence with the transformative power of artificial intelligence. HackerOne has launched the beta version of its GenAI co-pilot, Hai, that will help customers interpret their vulnerability reports and provide additional insights and advice on remediation. HackerOne has also accelerated its AI red teaming offering with customer and hacker growth in the AI space. HackerO...

Next DLP brings shadow SaaS into the light

Next DLP, a pioneer in insider risk and data protection, announced the launch of Reveal SaaS Access Security to its industry-pioneering Reveal Platform. This new functionality marks a significant advancement in addressing the pervasive challenges of shadow software-as-a-service (SaaS) usage and the associated risks of sensitive data exposure in digital-first business environments. Due to the lack of visibility and control, shadow SaaS heightens the chance of data leakage and compliance violatio...

ASIS International and Security Industry Association release “Complexities in the Global Security Market: 2024 Through 2026”

ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) – the pioneering security associations for the security industry – have released Complexities in the Global Security Market: 2024 Through 2026, a new research report that provides insights into the equipment, technologies and employment of the global security industry, including regional market breakouts. SIA and ASIS partnered with global analytics and advisory firm Omdia to complete the research. New global m...

SwiftConnect and LEGIC partner to enable seamless access for major corporations via NFC wallets in smartphones and other mobile devices

SwiftConnect, the pioneering provider of connected access enablement, and Swiss-based LEGIC Identsystems, a global pioneer in secure authentication, access management and IoT platform solutions, announced a partnership to accelerate deployments of easy, hassle-free access using NFC wallets in mobile devices for major corporations across Europe and beyond. As an official LEGIC Partner, SwiftConnect is the first to enable corporate access via NFC wallets for LEGIC customers and its vast partner n...

Matrix empowers innovation as title sponsor for MSU, Faculty of Technology and Engineering's “Footprints 24”

Matrix, a pioneering security and telecom solutions provider, is thrilled to announce its title sponsorship of 'Footprints 24', the 24th edition of the national technical fest organised by the Faculty of Technology and Engineering (FTE), Maharaja Sayajirao University. Scheduled to take place on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd March 2024, 'Footprints 24' is a national youth event that showcases the technical prowess of budding engineers from MS University. The three-day tech fiesta will feature a series of co...

Nice launches OS 8.8.601 update for home management software

Nice, a global pioneer in Home and Building Management solutions, released its Home Management OS 8.8.601 software update following its major feature release with the OS 8.8 in June 2023. WHAT: The Nice Home Management OS 8.8.601 software update delivers improved user experience, and enhanced performance, and introduces new drivers for more integration across utilities, video, security, climate, lighting and more. Features of software update Highlighted features from the software update inclu...

The Viking 2024 catalog is now available!

Viking Electronics announces the release of its brand new 2024 Product Catalog. The catalog features many new innovations, as well as Viking’s core products – such as emergency phones, door entry systems, paging amplifiers, mass notification systems, hot line phones, and more. The catalog is a comprehensive “go-to” resource - offering countless ideas and custom solutions for “Access Control” to “Zone Paging” and everything in between. Vikin...

Radware expands DDoS protection for pioneering Portuguese telecom provider NOS

Radware®, a pioneering provider of cyber security and application delivery solutions, announced that it expanded its relationship with NOS, one of the largest communications and entertainment groups in Portugal. The telecom pioneer is increasing its Radware security defences to further safeguard traffic across its growing global cloud infrastructure and advance its reseller capabilities. Pioneering 5G provider in Portugal, NOS has 5.9 million mobile phone customers, 1.6 million television c...

Sentry Enterprises welcomes Joseph Hayes as chief product officer

Sentry Enterprises, a pioneer in revolutionising digital identity and data privacy, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Joseph Hayes as its new Chief Product Officer. With an impressive career that spans over a decade across giants such as Mastercard, Visa, and Walmart, Joseph brings to Sentry a wealth of experience in the digital payments and identity sectors. "Joseph's track record of innovation and his hands-on experience with digital wallets, tokenization, and real-time payments are...

Delinea to acquire Fastpath to revolutionise privileged access and identity governance

Delinea, a pioneering provider of solutions that seamlessly extend Privileged Access Management (PAM), announced a definitive agreement to acquire Fastpath, a pioneer in Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) and identity access rights. This strategic move follows Delinea's recent acquisition of Authomize and marks a significant expansion in Delinea's capabilities to enhance privileged access, controls, and governance, reducing organisational cybersecurity risk and ensuring complianc...

Securitas certifies 10,000 data center professionals

Building on the establishment of the Global Clients Data Centre Group in 2023, Securitas is now taking an important next step by strengthening the skills of Securitas’ security officers by introducing a certification for managing data centres’ diverse security challenges with efficiency and expertise. The significance of big data and cloud services has never been more prevalent. Serving as critical hubs for storing, processing, and distributing digital information, data centres are...

Middle Atlantic expands forum collaboration suite with new lectern

Middle Atlantic Products, a brand of Legrand|AV, announced the Forum™ Lectern, the latest solution in the company's award-winning configurable AV furniture product line, Forum™ Collaboration Suite. Compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the electrically height-adjustable Forum Lectern is perfectly suited for higher education and training or presentation spaces. It offers customisation to fit any space, like logo panels, worksurface options, and colourways. L...

Latest DigiCert study reveals widening gap between organisations benefiting from digital trust and those losing out

DigiCert, Inc., a pioneering global provider of digital trust, released its 2024 State of Digital Trust Survey that checks in on how enterprises around the world are managing digital trust in their organisations. While digital trust overwhelmingly remains a critical focus for all enterprises, the latest report shines a light on the growing divide between the ‘leaders’ --those who are getting it right, and the ‘laggards’ -- those who are struggling. Benefits of the...

Teleste awarded Gold Medal in EcoVadis business sustainability rating

Teleste is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the Gold Medal in the EcoVadis Business Sustainability Rating. This achievement underscores the company’s commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices, and places Teleste among the top 5% of the companies assessed by EcoVadis in the past 12 months.  EcoVadis is a globally recognised sustainability assessment that rates companies' sustainability performance across four categories:  Environment, Labour...

Industry professionals gather in Durban, South Africa for Gallagher Security’s Integrate Roadshow

Award-winning, global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security teamed up with nine of their technology partners to showcase the latest in integrated security capabilities at the Integrate Roadshow in Durban last week. Held at Durban’s Premier Hotel Umhlanga on the 15th of February, the event hosted by Gallagher and supported by their partners, Axis Communications, IDEMIA, Runrite Electronics (Pty) LTD, Kenai, Stratus Technologies, Turnstar Systems (Pty) Ltd, Cathexis, Suprema Inc. Afric...

Barkers Fencing and Australia Security Fencing announce landmark manufacturing agreement

Barkers Fencing, a pioneering physical perimeter security product designer and manufacturer based in the UK, announced a landmark manufacturing under license agreement with Australian Security Fencing (ASF), a renowned Australian manufacturer of welded wire mesh security fences and gates. This strategic partnership will enhance the availability of Barker's innovative hostile and accidental vehicle mitigation products, SecureGuard RCS and StronGuard RCS, in the Australian market. Barkers&rsquo...

Delta’s DSC8000 Bi-Fold Speed Gate successfully passes M30/P1 crash test

Delta Scientific, the manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used globally, announced their DSC8000 shallow foundation bi-fold speed gate has successfully achieved an M30/P1 designation with negative penetration. DSC8000 The DSC8000 was tested to the new ASTM F2656-20 standard, which measures the penetration level from the edge of the barrier versus the back-side of the barrier of the previous standard. This can provide a difference of up to five additional feet (1.52...

VIVOTEK introducing global five-year warranty, elevating after-sales service to uphold sustainable commitment

VIVOTEK, the global pioneering IP security solution provider, announces that its network cameras and network video recorders (NVRs) will be upgraded to a global five-year warranty, meeting the highest industry warranty standards. The company is committed to delivering high-quality products and efficient after-sales service, actively promoting standards that enable products to continue functioning after repairs and partnering with customers and distributors to promote eco-friendly business pract...

Comelit-PAC partners with CSL to enhance IoT connectivity for access control systems

Comelit-PAC has announced a strategic partnership with CSL to take advantage of a secure and reliable IoT connection for its complete PAC GDX portfolio. To enhance remote system administration, configuration, and connectivity to cloud platforms. The partnership with CSL enables Comelit-PAC to leverage CSL's IoT SIMs to ensure reliable and secure connectivity for its 4G PAC & GDX site routers, integral components of building safety and security systems.  These roaming IP SIMs provide C...

Brinks Home™ appoints Mike Hackett as SVP enterprise business development

Brinks Home™, one of North America’s pioneering home security and alarm monitoring companies, welcomes sales veteran Mike Hackett as its Senior Vice President of Enterprise Business Development. With a proven track record of driving growth and establishing successful partnerships throughout his more than 25 years of sales and marketing experience, Hackett is set to play a pivotal role in advancing Brinks Home's strategic initiatives. Mike's extensive experience In his new role, H...

Gunnebo Entrance Control debuts new security at Passenger Terminal Expo 2024

Gunnebo Entrance Control, a global pioneer in innovative entrance security solutions, is attending Passenger Terminal Expo 2024 to debut its latest airport entrance systems alongside new advancements in security technology. Visitors to booth E340 will be able to see live demonstrations of Gunnebo Entrance Control's latest systems, offering intelligent passenger flow management for all stages of the airport journey. Whole boarding process This includes PreSec which operates as a self-service t...

11th Edition Connected Banking Summit-East Africa innovation & excellence awards 2024

The 11th Edition of the Connected Banking Summit-East Africa in Nairobi, Kenya, on March 6th, 2024, is set to bring together global executives, experts, and Pioneers. Get ready for a gathering of minds in the banking industry! The Connected Banking Summit Series is celebrated for its commitment to shaping innovative banking models. It accelerates the journey of digital transformation while ensuring a superb customer experience within the framework of industry policies and regulations, maintaini...

ADI announces 2023 Supplier Award recipients

ADI Global Distribution, a major wholesale distributor of security, AV and low-voltage products, announced the recipients of its 2023 Supplier Awards. ADI selected Digital Watchdog as Supplier of the Year for North America. ADI also recognised suppliers in the categories of Operations, Marketing Support, Digital Support, Sales Support, New Product of the Year and Rookie of the Year. Each year, ADI recognises key suppliers across North America for their support and contributions towards the...

ISC West announces dynamic lineup of keynote speakers

ISC West, in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), announced this year’s dynamic trio of speakers that will headline the Keynote Series at ISC West 2024. Industry professionals will be able to attend keynote presentations at the Main Stage, located in the Venetian ballrooms. The SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Keynote will be held on Friday, April 12, following the SIA WISF Networking Breakfast and Power 100 Celebration. These sessions ar...