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Feedzai, a pioneering provider of financial crime and risk management solutions, announced significant enhancements to its RiskOps Platform, enabling banks to better protect their customers from a wide variety of financial scams. These new Feedzai ScamPrevent™ capabilities deliver industry-pioneering detection, classification, and interception of the widest variety of payment scams and financial fraud typologies. Financial scams are an epidemic growing in both dollar volume and human impa...

PureTech is committed to continuous innovation and customer satisfaction by providing the most comprehensive, easy to integrate, and reliable AI-boosted, geospatial video analytics and sensor fusion software solutions for borders and critical infrastructure. Larry Bowe Jr., CEO, said, “We are pleased to share just some of our progress bringing new capabilities to market in our last few major software releases. This is one of the many reasons why PureTech was named in a recent industry rep...

Blackline Safety Corp., a pioneer in connected safety technology, announced Peter Attalla has been appointed to the position of Vice President, International Sales effective immediately. Peter Attalla is a seasoned pioneer, transforming safety culture and operational efficiencies for industrial companies across many sectors, including telecommunications, energy and chemicals, where he had hands-on experience with Blackline Safety products. Extensive industry experience Prior to joining Blackl...

Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, prides itself on the levels of service provided to its customers and is happy to announce several new enhancements that have been introduced or that are coming soon. Buy Now – This offers simple, but convenient functionality that will enable customers to quickly confirm the PDF quotes with the click of a button. No additional phone call or email is required. Customers can also remove lines, choose a different delivery address and sh...

Videonetics announced that it has become a Full Member of ONVIF®, the open industry forum that provides and promotes standardised interfaces for effective interoperability of IP-based physical security products. Ranked amongst the top five VMS brands (OMDIA Informa Tech 2021) in Asia, Videonetics has retained its leadership position in providing a ‘Truly Open & Unified Platform’ enabling greater interoperability between all their products, maximising usage of the infras...

The impact of cyber attacks on vulnerable populations serviced by non-governmental organisations (NGOs) is often overlooked, but they can affect communities already exposed to poverty, violence, and other threats/risks. WithSecure™ (formerly known as F-Secure Business) is now offering the support of its cyber security professionals to these groups through the CyberPeace Builders programme. The programme, managed by the CyberPeace Institute, connects cyber security professionals with NGOs....

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announced the first Boson+ thermal camera module with its factory-integrated, high-performance 14 mm to 75 mm continuous zoom (CZ) lens. With seamless optomechanical integration, the new Boson+ CZ 14-75 reduces development and operational risk and costs, all with an industry-first warranty that is not available when using multiple suppliers. The reliable Boson+ CZ 14-75 is ideal for unmanned aerial vehicles, perimeter surveillance, ligh...

Performanta announces the appointment of Simon Hodgkinson, former bp Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), as a Strategic Advisor, to further expand its ability to support clients and drive its vision of Cyber Safety into the market. At bp, Simon Hodgkinson was globally responsible for cybersecurity across information and operations technology, including strategy and architecture, GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance), business information security, security engineering, security operation...

IDEMIA Identity and Security (I&S) North America, the provider of biometrics and secure identity solutions to federal, state, and local government agencies, is pleased to announce they have been awarded a contract by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for the next generation Credential Authentication Technology (CAT). The contract ceiling is $128M with a period of performance over seven years. Credential Authentication Technology (CAT) CAT is utilised by the TSA to ensure ID...

Trevor Dearing, Director of Critical Infrastructure at Illumio commented: “The recent attack on an Italian water supplier, damaging water distribution and sewage purification for half a million people, exemplifies the primary aim of threat groups in causing as much disruption as possible. Attacks on water supplies are an effective target for threat actors carrying out these aims." He adds, "In the past, criminals have been known to adjust the chemical contents of water, such as in O...

Hanwha Vision, the vision solution provider, has launched the TNO-7180RLP high-speed ANPR camera with 3 MP Global Shutter technology to detect number plates on vehicles moving at up to 200 km/h (125 mph) across two lanes of traffic. The camera features Hanwha’s newly launched ROAD AI solution which uses AI video analytics to identify the type, make, model, and colour of detected vehicles, across 70 different automotive brands, 600 models, and 10 colours. It comes with global shutter, to...

Less than a year since its launch and Wall2Wall Group is attending IFSEC 2023, to highlight its growing capability to offer sales and marketing support services to leading security businesses across the industry. Celebrating 50 years at IFSEC, IFSEC 2023 is taking place 16 – 18 May 2023, bringing together security professionals and industry experts from around the globe to showcase the latest innovations and trends in the industry. Fenix CCTV and alarm monitoring, Smoke Screen On stand...

Detection Technology, a pioneer in X-ray detector solutions, is broadening its linear detector array (LDA) offering that is based on time delay integration (TDI) technology to enhance in-line battery inspection. The company has launched X-Scan T02 cameras, which come with unique high-resolution, high-speed complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) sensor design and upgraded front- and back-end electronics to maximise the benefits of industrial inspection to its fullest. ”The X-Scan T...

As hospitals grapple with staff shortages, video software company - Milestone Systems has launched a new remote patient monitoring technology that aims to assist healthcare workers and improve overall patient care. It is estimated that by 2030, there will be a shortfall of 15 million healthcare professionals around the world. Milestone’s data-driven video technology can help hospitals respond to this crisis while continuing to provide high-quality care. XProtect Hospital Assist XProtect...

With modern security consumers expecting a proactive, data-driven, intelligent and informed approach to security delivery, the role of technology in the modern security programme has become critical.  The trend is reflected in market forecasts, with Mintel expecting the security equipment market to rise by 26% between 2021 and 2025 in their UK Security Equipment, Access Control and CCTV report published in 2021. Far greater accountability Tim Goodwill, Sales Director G4S Fire and Securi...

Ex-Olympian, Author, and Journalist, Matthew Syed, has been announced as a keynote speaker at Infosecurity Europe 2023, the most influential information security event. Syed will take to the stage on day two of the event, which is running from 20-22 June 2023 at ExCeL London, to delve into the concept of ‘black box thinking’ and the connection between mindset and high performance.   Continuous improvement  Syed was the England table tennis number one for almost a decade...

Paxton, the brand of electronic IP access control, video surveillance and video intercom systems, has hired a new and highly experienced addition to their US Training team, as they continue to accelerate growth across North America. Wesley Greenhaw recently joined the Paxton team as Field Training Engineer for the central US. He will be responsible for providing installation training at locations from the Rio Grande to the Canadian border. He will provide practical hands-on training for Paxton&...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer - TDSi announces the launch of its new GARDiSVU video management solution, its first hybrid-cloud-based CCTV offering, which is designed to synchronise directly with, and complement its market-pioneering GARDiS ecosystem of integrated access control and security solutions.  The GARDiSVU VMS is another key component in the GARDiS range, which features a hybrid-cloud-based approach to security for flexibility of operations and installation...

Sharry, a workplace experience platform around digital employee badges, has expanded its Technology Partners network with Paxton, an international designer, and manufacturer of pioneering security and access solutions for a range of buildings. With Paxton's Net2 access control system (ACS), Sharry further expands its library of 20+ running ACS integrations. Easy-to-install and use security solutions Paxton utilises the latest technology to provide powerful, yet easy-to-install...

System Surveyor announced the successful completion of its SOC 2 Type 1 compliance, marking a significant achievement for the company whose intelligent, all-in-one system design platform streamlines site surveys, facilitates collaborative designs and provides a digital as-built documentation of a complete security system to help its users save time, win projects and simplify their work. Established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the SOC 2 Type 1 audit and exa...

Artificial intelligence can be used to create increasingly realistic and convincing deepfakes, making it more difficult to distinguish between genuine and manipulated content. Fake biometric artefacts like deepfake voice or video are perceived as real threats by 80% of companies, according to Regula’s survey. And businesses in the USA seem to be the most concerned: about 91% of organisations consider it to be a growing threat. The increasing accessibility of AI technology poses a new thr...

Intellian Technologies, a pioneering global provider of multi-constellation, feature-rich, future-proof satellite user terminals and communications solutions, announced their $100m investment into the research and development of satellite communication technologies at the official opening of their Advanced Development Centre (ADC) in the City of Rockville in Montgomery County, Maryland. Intellian’s role within the satellite communications industry has become increasingly essential in the...

ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have announced the agenda and speaker lineup for the inaugural Security LeadHER conference, an event designed to showcase women in security. Security LeadHER 2023 will be held June 12-13 at the Hilton Nashville Downtown Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. This new conference from ASIS and SIA will bring together security professionals committed to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security profess...

Altronix, the recognised pioneer in power and data transmission products for the professional security industry, once again joins forces with ProdataKey (PDK), manufacturer of the pioneering cloud access control platform, to offer a new access and power integration solution. The Trove2PD2 series allows security professionals to easily integrate Altronix power distribution with PDK Red™ access controllers and accessories. “We are pleased to have added the new Red™ Controllers i...

Interface Systems, a managed service provider of business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses will join forces with Helzberg Diamonds, Signet Jewelers, and Brookfield Properties to conduct an educational session titled "Securing Mall-Based Retailers - Best Practices & Partnerships" at the upcoming RILA Retail Asset Protection Conference. Session panelists The panelists for the session include Tim Lapinski - Divisional Vice President, Helz...

Hikvision, a manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, brings an April shower of new cameras leveraging ColorVu technology for excellent high-quality colour images day or night. These new cameras include panoramic, turret, and bullet models to cover the widest range of application needs with five new models in all. These latest additions to Hikvision’s lineup of emerging security technologies were...

Global work patterns are more fluid than ever: IBM estimated the world’s remote working population in 2022 at 1.87 billion people. Within security, ASSA ABLOY´s latest Wireless Access Control Report confirms the trend: almost two-thirds of organisations will have adopted mobile access control to some extent within two years, according to a wide-ranging survey of security professionals. Mobile access is more convenient The user convenience of replacing plastic key cards with th...

SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control and operating system solutions that provide a keyless experience, has announced the appointment of three new area leaders for the West, Southeast, and Northeast regions of North America. The move comes as part of the organisation's decentralisation initiative to enhance customer service, foster a culture of learning, and ensure sustainable growth. Customer-centric organisation “I’m proud that our team and organisation has...

Remote e-signature specialist, Cryptomathic, has partnered with fidentity, an expert in online identity verification, to enable automated identity verification for qualified remote e-signing-the highest level of assurance under European and Swiss law.  Under the European Union’s eIDAS and Switzerland’s ZertES regulations, remote (QES) provide the highest possible level of security and non-repudiation in e-signature services. To perform a QES, the signer’s identity must fi...

Aiphone, the pioneering international manufacturer of intercom and security communication products, is pleased to announce the addition of its IX Series kit. The kit is a preprogrammed box set complete with a video intercom system that is ready to install right out of the box. The recently-introduced IXS-HBDV includes a video door station, a video master station, a PoE switch, and a USB drive with instructions and videos on how to install the system. This easy-to-use kit takes the guesswork out...