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VIVOTEK (3454-TW), the pioneering IP surveillance solution provider, is at the forefront of sustainability in the surveillance industry. The company is enhancing stakeholder communication, and fostering Taiwan's societal and corporate sustainability transition. The annual report, titled 'Safe City, marching towards Sustainability,' adheres to TCFD (Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures) recommendations, securing the first-time verification from the British Standards Institution a...

Johnson Controls’ release of the Metasys 13 system creates scalable upgrade paths for customers with legacy system components. The world-class Metasys interface, uniquely designed to maximise building operator efficiency by displaying the most relevant information to quickly and concisely troubleshoot a system, is now available on the Metasys SNx series network engines and is accessible through any client device type (phone, tablet, PC). Key features Additional key features of this relea...

Drata, the pioneering continuous security and compliance automation platform, announced its Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) offering, empowering customers to identify, evaluate, and monitor third-party risks in one centralised and integrated platform. TPRM and several other enhancements are showcased at Drataverse Digital on December 12, at 10 am PT, 1 pm ET. New Risk Trends Report Third-party risk has become a critical element of a strong governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) program...

The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organisation dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave® technology, announces the newly elected Z-Wave Alliance Board of Directors, shares updates on the organization’s upcoming core initiatives and announces upcoming 2024 events. Z-Wave Alliance Directors 2024 Effective, the updated roster of roles and representatives spanning the connected home and IoT industry is as follows: Chairman of the Board – Avi R...

Parker Group, a pioneering provider of integrated engineering services and technologies, is set to exhibit the advanced capabilities of its AV-over-IP capture, recording, and distribution platform, AVenue, in conjunction with VuWall’s video wall control systems at this week’s Department of Defence Intelligence Information System (DoDiiS) conference in Portland, Ore. Visitors can explore the innovations at booth 653, where Parker Group will display its AVenue AV-over-IP platform. Thi...

Dahua Technology, a world-pioneering video-centric smart AIoT solution and service provider, has been constantly embracing its corporate social responsibility to contribute to the well-being of communities and society.  This year, Dahua actively contributed to the sustainable development of people and the environment through its charitable donations and Tech for Good initiatives, making a difference in various fields including green energy, education, healthcare, and more. Environmental p...

IBM signed a contract with the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) to help strengthen the Alliance’s cybersecurity posture with improved security visibility and asset management across all NATO enterprise networks. Starting in January 2024, IBM Consulting Cybersecurity Services will be delivering a custom-made, performance-based Asset, Configuration, Patching and Vulnerability (ACPV) Management Service to the Alliance. IBM’s global security IBM will build...

The Regula 5006 is another addition to the family of advanced forensic devices that Regula has been designing and manufacturing for over 30 years. A combination of a spectrometre and an electronic microscope, the new device significantly extends the forensic research capabilities for a great variety of objects, from multiple types of documents to various criminal evidence. Compact and portable, the Regula 5006 can be used both in fixed-site laboratories and in fieldwork. Regula 5006 As a spe...

From small businesses to global giants, no one is immune to data breaches. In fact, software supply chain attacks will cost businesses almost $80.6 billion in losses by 2026, per Juniper. MSPs have to safeguard their internal data as well as client data from diverse threats, ranging from phishing attacks to supply chain compromises. Let’s explore why and which data breach prevention strategies MSPs should prioritise. The impact of data breach attacks The consequences of a brea...

The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) released a PKOC explainer video to its site. This video is less than a minute long and demonstrates how the PSIA’s PKOC specification works and will disrupt the access control market. PKOC specification David Bunzel, PSIA Executive Director, shared, “We are seeing significant uptake in the market with a growing number of vendors adding PKOC to access readers. We recognised the need to provide some tools so that c...

Building on longstanding efforts and redoubling work to support faith-based communities in response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), released new resources to help houses of worship and other faith-based organisations enhance their security. These Physical Security Performance Goals–modelled after the successful Cybersecurity Performance Goals–are a collection o...

Security Journey, a pioneering secure coding training provider, announced support for WCAG, SCIM and continued compliance with SOC2 Type 2, which are pioneering industry standards, making it the most secure and accessible AppSec training platform on the market. New capabilities and features The new capabilities mean large enterprises can now provide application security education to their development teams from a platform that meets security, global accessibility, and automated user provisioni...

Elite Interactive Solutions (EIS), a pioneer in guard replacement services using proprietary intelligence and 100% verified police calls, announces it has promoted COO Michael Zatulov to President of the company. Since joining Elite in 2018, Zatulov has been integral to pioneering the business to double-digit year-over-year growth, substantial increases in recurring monthly revenue (RMR) and low single-digit customer attrition. Responsibilities of Michael Michael’s high-level thinking a...

Acronis, the pioneer in cyber protection, announced it had been identified as a pioneer in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Cyber Recovery 2023 Vendor Assessment (doc #US49787923, November 2023). This is the first IDC MarketScape report about cyber recovery which illustrates the growing importance of both proactive defence and reactive recovery within an organisation’s ability to deal with cyberattacks. The IDC MarketScape report cites Acronis’ key offerings, including a single a...

The Security & Fire Excellence Awards took centre stage on 4th December 2023 at the iconic JW Marriott Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London, UK, with over 1000 people in attendance representing the UK private security sector.   Marking its 24th year, these well-respected Awards celebrate the very best people, projects, and processes the security and fire sectors have to offer.  New categories A significant number of NSI-approved companies from across the UK emerged as both winners...

BAE Systems has partnered with Change Awards to help promote change management as a key discipline across all business areas and sectors, supporting career progression while recognising its vital role in delivering successful organisational change. The security firm’s new collaboration will allow them to not only celebrate practice in this important area of business but will also provide them with access to industry events such as Change Talks, helping them to gain both recognition themse...

As simple as a webcam, as reliable as an industrial camera Programmable or Plug&Play? Whether quality assurance, logistics tasks or kiosk systems: quickly available, optimally focused image information helps to make optimal decisions, avoid errors and speed up work processes. When it is necessary to refocus frequently, it seems most convenient to use webcams from the consumer sector. For industrial applications, however, not only ease of operation is required, but also robustness and l...

ADI Global Distribution, a major distributor of security, AV and low-voltage products, announced a new distribution agreement with global supplier - Belden.  ADI customers across EMEA will have access to the networking, connectivity and cable product lines from Belden. Infrastructure solutions ADI remains committed to providing our customers with access to the products they need" "ADI remains committed to providing our customers with access to the products they need to successfully desi...

Award-winning global security manufacturer, Gallagher, is sharing insights from their inaugural Security Industry Trends Report, which paints a larger picture of transition on the horizon in 2024. Following a turbulent year in which supply chain disruptions, labour market shifts, and global financial uncertainty continued to rock the security industry, Gallagher’s Security Industry Trends Report predicts that the defining trend of 2024 will be an increasing speed of transition away from b...

Market-pioneering provider of workforce management and access control solutions, MSite has appointed two new strategic partnership directors to lead the company’s mission to work collaboratively with the industry and make construction safer and more productive. MSite’s drive With more than 55 years of combined experience in technology and systems development for some of the largest UK-built environment organisations, Martin Ward and Dominic Howkins share MSite’s drive to bett...

Exabeam, a global pioneer in cybersecurity that delivers AI-driven security operations announced the successful completion of an Information Security Registered Assessors programme (IRAP) assessment at the Protected level for the Exabeam Security Operations Platform. Aligned with the standards set by the Australian Signals Directorate, this assessment highlights Exabeam's commitment to providing advanced AI-driven security operations solutions that meet high-security standards, benefiting both...

The City of London Crime Prevention Association (CoLCPA) has proudly relaunched the Building Security Assessment Scheme in collaboration with the National Security Inspectorate (NSI) at Fishmongers’ Hall in the heart of the City of London. Security and fire safety Formerly known as CoLCPA’s Building Security Accreditation, this long-standing initiative, developed from a collaboration involving the City of London Police, the City of London Corporation, representatives of managing ag...

In a groundbreaking move, SharpEagle Technology, a pioneer in innovative safety solutions, is thrilled to announce the signing of significant agreements with renowned partners to incorporate advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology across its expansive product range. This integration will encompass the company’s Exproof and Rugged CCTV camera systems, as well as its Material Handling Equipment (MHE) safety cameras, heralding a new era of safety and efficiency in industrial oper...

Cequence Security announced its participation in the Microsoft Security Copilot Partner Private Preview. Cequence was selected based on their proven experience with Microsoft Security technologies, willingness to explore and provide feedback on cutting-edge functionality, and close relationship with Microsoft. Advancing AI innovation “In the context of security, AI’s impact is likely to be profound, tilting the scales in favour of defenders and empowering organisations to defend at...

Dortronics Systems Inc., an industry pioneer in off-the-shelf and customised door control solutions, is featuring a wide array of its tailor-made door and access control products here at ISC East 2023. Custom touchless switches, annunciator panels, and specialty plate sizes will be on display alongside a suite of additional ready-made products at booth #619. Author's quote We continue to provide speedy delivery of customised solutions all at highly competitive prices “Our flexible manu...

The Monitoring Association’s (TMA) President Morgan Hertel honoured one of TMA’s volunteer members with the Mel Mahler Award, formerly known as the President’s Award on Monday, November 6th during its General Business Meeting at the 2023 Annual Meeting in Maui, HI.  The Mel Mahler Award is presented at the discretion of the TMA president in recognition of outstanding contributions within his/her tenure. The 2023 Mel Mahler Award recipient is Mark McCall, Immix. ANSI/TMA-...

Mayflex, the distributor of converged IP solutions, has been awarded the silver medal by EcoVadis.  Assessment criteria EcoVadis is a globally recognised assessment platform that rates businesses' sustainability based on four key categories: environmental impact, labour, human rights standards, ethics, and procurement practices. To date, EcoVadis has rated over 75,000 trading partners worldwide, mitigating risk for some of the world's largest organisations, while positivel...

IDEMIA, the globally renowned company in identity technologies, and HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency), the science and tech arm of the Ministry of Home Affairs, in Singapore, announced that they have signed a master agreement under a Strategic Partnership for Innovation (SPI) to collaborate on research and development in biometrics and forensics technologies. The partnership will accelerate the development of cutting-edge solutions to ensure the safety and security of Singapore citi...

MSA Security, an Allied Universal® company and the world's largest provider of canine detection teams, will host an educational webinar titled, High Consequence Threat Protection on November 15, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET.  Attendees will gain insights into the current threat landscape, a comprehensive evaluation of all known and unknown cyber and physical risks that can impact an organisation and essential protection strategies to safeguard organisations against terrorism and h...

A Worcester-based security and access management specialist has been named as one of the UK’s best companies to work for, gaining a prestigious national award. The Key Safe Company has been accredited as 'Very Good' in The UK’s Top 100 Best Small Companies to Work for in 2023–a nationally recognised and respected scheme run by Best Companies, which celebrates a company’s commitment to employee engagement in the workplace. Key Safe Company Entering for the first time, i...