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Everon, also known as ADT Commercial, a pioneering security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, fire and life safety in the U.S., announced the purchase of Riverside Integrated Systems, Inc. based out of Grand Rapids, MI. This is the fifth acquisition that Everon has completed since emerging as a standalone organisation in October 2023, and its fourth this year. With the purchase of Riverside Integrated Systems, Inc., Everon continues to deliver on its promise for geographic...

Everon, also known as ADT Commercial, a pioneering security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, fire and life safety in the U.S., announced the purchase of Customised Service Concepts, LLC (CSC), with locations in New Hampshire and Connecticut. This is the fourth acquisition that Everon has completed since emerging as a standalone organisation in October 2023, and its third completed in Q1 2024. With the purchase of CSC, Everon is focused on enhancing its service capabilitie...

The 2024 Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) Golf Classic tournament, formerly known as the AIREF Golf Classic, is set to take place on Monday, May 13, at the Cowboys Golf Club in Grapevine, Texas. This event, held in conjunction with PSA TEC, brings together industry professionals for a day of networking and golf while supporting initiatives to connect talent with careers in the security industry. The FAST Golf Classic is the primary fundraising event for FAST, a 501(c)(3...

The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO) has announced a partnership with ISARR, a bespoke risk, resilience, and security management solution, to gather vital benchmarking information for its members. As the pioneering organisation for security professionals working in Higher and Further Education around the world, AUCSO is looking to further enhance security within the Higher Education sector as a whole. The partnership builds upon the existing relationship between AUCSO a...

Elite Interactive Solutions (EIS), a pioneer in guard replacement services using proprietary intelligence and 100% verified police calls, announces the Chairman of its Law Enforcement Advisory Board (LEAB) has been selected for a public sector appointment. Tom Stone has been named Police Commissioner-at-Large to the Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department (WEGO) by the Board of Supervisors of Westtown and East Goshen Townships (Pa.). Review of policies and procedures He has served on...

Salto Systems is proud to unveil the SALTO WECOSYSTEM, a new brand platform that brings together its core brands – Salto Gantner, and the newly introduced Vintia – to lead the digital transformation of access and identity management. This strategic move synergises a diverse range of innovation expertise under one brand platform ecosystem and signals a significant leap forward in the access control industry. SALTO WECOSYSTEM The SALTO WECOSYSTEM embodies the commitment to innov...

Prism Infosec, the independent cybersecurity consultancy, announced the launch of its Cyber Maturity Assessment service to help organisations identify areas of strong cyber security defence and where improvements can be made to help improve their security posture. The assessment provides the C-suite with a standardised initial benchmark against which to measure cybersecurity maturity and organisational performance. NIST Cybersecurity Framework The Cyber Maturity Assessment has mappe...

Interface Systems, a pioneering managed service provider of business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, is pleased to announce that it has been Certified™ by Great Place to Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Interface. Based on the research, 76% of Interface's workforce affirmed that it is a great place to work, surpassing the average U.S. company's satisfa...

Hikvision, a world-pioneering manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, is unveiling its complete range of cutting-edge intercom and access control solutions to the market and its valued dealers on two exclusive webinars (repeat events) on March 5 and 7 at 11:00 a.m. PST. This repeat event invites participants to delve into the heart of Hikvision’s cutting-edge door solutions. Attendees of the ful...

SailPoint Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in enterprise identity security unveiled two sets of new offerings designed to give customers options as they build their identity programme while driving customer success throughout their identity journey. First, the company is extending the family of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud offerings with a new Standard suite, giving customers three suite options – Standard, Business, and Business Plus. The Standard suite addresses the needs of co...

Telaeris, Inc., a global provider of handheld solutions for Physical Access Control Systems (PACS), announces the availability of the XPID Series Handheld Badge and Biometric Readers, now shipping with the latest Android 13 operating system. This significant upgrade introduces a host of enhanced security features and settings and overall device performance. Together solidifying Telaeris' commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions for secure access control and ensuring a smooth and efficient...

Logpoint announced the appointment of Sean Muirhead as the company’s Chief Product Officer (CPO). Muirhead is a seasoned cybersecurity professional, well-known for his ability to develop and bring products to market. His overall responsibility at Logpoint is to ensure that the company’s products help customers and partners overcome cybersecurity challenges now and in the future. Logpoint’s position “Sean has an impressive track record in the cybersecurity industry with...

Virtual Security Showcase, the professional security industry’s first online multi-vendor educational tradeshow experience established in 2020, has opened free registration for the next VSS Tech Talk. Best in Class Security and Safety for K-12 Schools, scheduled for February 21st from 2 to 3 PM EST. Attend this informative online event where a panel of physical security experts will discuss the latest technology trends to better protect K-12 schools with the latest security and safety sol...

Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has appointed Francesco Bellavia in the role of Director of Sales for Security. Francesco (or Frankie as he prefers to be called) brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in the distribution of security products having worked for several distributors in his career, more recently as the Divisional Director for Nimans in the South. Mayflex leadership team Frankie has a charismatic personality, has lots of good ideas and the drive a...

Pioneering UK-based manufacturer Texecom is pleased to announce a new agreement for Dynamic CCTV to distribute its range of innovative security products in the United Kingdom. Established in 1986, Texecom provides industry-pioneering intruder detection solutions for use in applications across the world including their suite of Digital Services designed to provide professional security installers and their end-user customers with platforms that deliver multiple security and business operation be...

Verizon Business and Jobber, the pioneering provider of operations management software for home service businesses, announced Field Management Tablet Plus, an all-in-one solution designed to meet the needs of the millions of home service businesses within the United States. Small and midsize home service businesses can take advantage of this out-of-the-box bundled solution of preloaded Jobber software on a Verizon-connected tablet to streamline, automate and organise their daily business o...

Vanta, the pioneering trust management platform, announced several growth, product and partner milestones showcasing the company’s continued acceleration as the platform of choice pioneering the next generation of Governance, Risk, and Compliance capabilities. Surpassing a number of growth metrics in FY ‘24 including $100M in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) and nearly doubling customers to 7,000 companies around the world, Vanta's performance has been further powered by the announcem...

Dr Michael Berger was appointed Managing Director of IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH with effect from 1 January. Jürgen Hartmann, founder and shareholder of the industrial camera manufacturer, is stepping down from the management board after 27 years as the head of the company.  With the 42-year-old Berger joining the IDS management team, the generational change at the Obersulm-based image processing specialist has been successfully completed. In the future, Berger will be respon...

LiveAction, the pioneer in network intelligence, announced the certification of packet capture & analysis software on high-performance Cisco Unified Computing Systems (UCS) servers. Cisco UCS integrates computing, networking, and storage into a unified system, providing the essential foundation to drive the applications. Incorporating LiveAction’s packet capture and forensics capabilities enables customers to obtain superior performance and reliability on UCS chassis as well as faster...

Global security pioneer Gallagher has achieved System and Organisation Controls (SOC2 Type 2) recertification after a fresh audit of the cloud-hosted services of their award-winning integrated security solution-Command Centre. The recertification was achieved on December 21, 2023. The voluntary compliance standard for service organisations is maintained by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). It provides a framework to annually assess an organisation’s internal...

The Vitaprotech Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Thibaut Galland as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the United Kingdom, effective September 1, 2023. This appointment reflects the Group’s firm commitment to strengthening its international presence, with a particular focus on this strategic region, endowed with a promising market and close cultural and geographical links with France. Vitaprotech’s international strategy Thibaut Galland’s main mission will...

First Response Group (FRG), the nationwide security, risk, and property protection company, has boosted its senior leadership team with the appointment of Derek Neilson into the newly created role of Group Operations Director. Prior roles of Neilson Neilson, who holds a Politics and International Relations (MA Hons) degree, previously headed up the company’s Scottish division, Apardion for the past eight years, starting as head of operations and then as managing director when FRG acquire...

MKU Limited, renowned for its cutting-edge protection and optronics solutions for frontline heroes, is breaking new ground by extending its role beyond a traditional defence technology company. In a landmark collaboration aimed at empowering heroes, MKU Limited is joining forces with Team Forces, a UK-based charity organisation dedicated to creating social impact within the armed forces community through sports and adventure. This partnership is born out of a shared commitment to uplift the liv...

Gallagher Security is proud to announce they have been recognised for “Exceptional Contribution to Intersec” at this year’s 25th Intersec event held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from the 16th to 18th of January.  As the pioneering business event for safety, security, and fire protection, this year’s event bought together 45,000 security professionals from across the globe and featured products from more than 1100 exhibitors, a 30% increase on the previous year&rs...

Secure, integrated cloud services provider, Six Degrees, announced that it has achieved SD-WAN Specialisation as part of the Fortinet Engage Partner Program. Through the Secure SD-WAN Specialisation, Six Degrees’ sales and technical teams have expanded their knowledge in SD-WAN deployment scenarios using Fortinet’s Secure SD-WAN solution. As such, Six Degrees is able to help customers conceptualise, enhance, and troubleshoot their SD-WAN deployments. SD-WAN solution In a fast-movi...

The Glenview IL Public Safety Dispatch Centre and the City of Allen, TX Police and Fire Communications became the 140th and 141st Emergency Communications Centres (ECCs) in the United States to implement The Monitoring Association’s (TMA) Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP). Launched in 2011 as a public-private partnership, TMA’s ASAP service is designed to increase the accuracy and efficiency of calls for service from alarm monitoring centres to Emergency Communic...

Decision Sciences, a provider of advanced security and contraband detection systems, has created the new role of CCO to enable DSIC to capitalise on its unique and revolutionary non-intrusive inspection (NII) technology, to penetrate new global markets in port and border security, critical infrastructure protection, as well as many others. Kevin is a recognised expert and commercial pioneer with proven success in the security NII sector; he has held leadership roles in market-pioneering OEM com...

TE Connectivity Ltd. reported results for the fiscal first quarter ended December 29, 2023. First quarter highlights Net sales were $3.83 billion, in line with guidance, essentially flat on a reported basis year over year and down 1% organically. GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations were $5.76, including a one-time tax-related benefit, and adjusted EPS was $1.84, up 20% year over year. Orders were $3.8 billion, up 4% year over year, with year-over...

Barracuda Networks, Inc., a trusted partner and pioneering provider of cloud-first security solutions, published its Cybernomics 101 report, which examines the financial forces and profit motives behind cyberattacks. The new report reveals the average annual cost of responding to compromises exceeded $5 million. The report also raises the alarm over hackers exploring how they can use generative AI (GenAI) technology to increase the volume, sophistication, and effectiveness of their attacks. 50%...

Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that it has been named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People by MediaCorp Canada. Canada's Top Employers for Young People is organised by the Canada's Top 100 Employers project. This special designation recognises the employers that offer Canada’s best workplaces and programmes for young people just starting their careers. Companies a...