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Radiofrequency (RF) technology specialists SPX Communication Technologies launches the BLACKTALON Ecosystem, a new Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) capability based on the operationally proven BLACKTALON solution. BLACKTALON Ecosystem The BLACKTALON Ecosystem integrates SPX Communication Technologies’ BLACKTALON C-UAS technology and decades of expertise in the space with a vendor-agnostic framework. This approach ensures solutions can meet every customer’s unique requirements...

Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints™) and IN Groupe through SPS brand, a pioneer in contactless and dual interface cards, announce the launch of its secure Component solution for contactless biometric payment cards, supporting global card manufacturers to scale up production of next-generation payment cards. Secure Component solution In line with consumer preferences for contactless, the global biometric payment card market is anticipated to rise at a considerable rate over the coming yea...

Matrix, an entity in the Security and Telecom sector, has successfully concluded its participation at SAFE South Expo 2024 in Chennai. Leveraging over three decades of industry expertise, Matrix engaged with industry peers gathered valuable insights, and explored new avenues for collaboration.  Technology-centric solutions Matrix remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering technology-centric solutions, prioritising customer satisfaction. This dedication is evident in creating cutti...

Gunnebo Entrance Control is proud to announce its membership in SteelZero, a global initiative uniting organisations to expedite the shift towards a net zero steel industry. By Joining SteelZero, a renowned pioneer in entrance control solutions has pledged to drive demand for low-emission steel, contribute to policy reviews, and foster collective action and knowledge sharing among peers. Low-emission steel Alongside over 40 other businesses that consume more than 10 million tonnes of steel an...

Matrix, a trailblazer in advanced security and telecom solutions, successfully participated in the Police Expo 2024, held on July 4th and 5th at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. This esteemed event provided a platform for Matrix to unveil its latest innovations in IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom Solutions to a diverse audience of industry professionals and stakeholders. Advanced security solutions  During the Police Expo 2024, Matrix showcased a comprehensiv...

ODSecurity is thrilled to announce the successful installation of two Soter RS X-ray body scanners at the Cayman Islands Airport for the Customs and Border Control Service. These advanced scanners, developed by ODSecurity, are designed to detect contraband inside and outside the body using a very low X-ray dose, enhancing the airport's security measures. Effective and efficient installation The Customs and Border Control Service has expressed their satisfaction with the performance of ODSecur...

Integrity360, one of the pan-European cyber security specialists announced its partnership with Darktrace which will see Integrity360 act as a reseller for Darktrace’s entire portfolio of IT/OT services and initially offer the Darktrace/DETECT and RESPOND/Network™ solutions as part of its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) offering. Darktrace/DETECT and RESPOND provide threat detection and autonomous response capabilities to address the burgeoning attack surface across the extende...

Sensor specialist HENSOLDT is providing massive support for the German ‘European Sky Shield Initiative’ ESSI: As part of an order from Diehl Defence worth more than 100 million euros, HENSOLDT is supplying its high-performance TRML-4D radars, including a maintenance and training package, to Latvia and Slovenia. The radars will be deployed in the two ESSI countries as part of the IRIS-T SLM air defence system. This means that HENSOLDT currently has more than 80 air defence radars of...

3DX-Ray Ltd the specialist supplier of X-ray screening systems to the security market, has announced that it has been selected for a contract with a prominent UK defence contractor, NP Aerospace Limited for the supply of its ThreatScan® portable X-ray system. Contract value The contract (which is subject to the finalisation of commercial terms) will commence with a three-month trial and testing process expected to commence in September 2024. Once the trials are successfully concluded, 3DX...

On June 26, 2024, high school and college students led the movement to protect their local communities as they showcased their ideas to prevent targeted violence and terrorism during the Invent2Prevent (I2P) Spring 2024 competition finals. Preventing targeted violence Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Centre for Prevention programmes and Partnerships (CP3), I2P empowers youth to play a pivotal role in preventing targeted violence and creating more resili...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces the availability of the new HID® Signo™ Mechanical Keypad Reader 40T, engineered to offer high performance in harsh and challenging environments where the weather is wet or cold and visibility is low.  The new reader has a robust IP-65 rated construction meaning the electrical components are dustproof and watertight along with a traditional mechanical push button keypad to make it easy to use when wearing gloves or...

Ajax Systems, Europe’s largest security systems manufacturer, and Yale, the smart home security solutions provider, are expanding their partnership to 30 additional countries. This announcement builds on the initial partnership revealed earlier in 2024, which has already seen successful implementations in several countries. Originally rolled out in five European countries, the integration is currently available to users and businesses in many more markets. Countries that support the inte...

Evolon Technology, Inc., a developer of intelligent software technology that turns surveillance video into real-time actionable information announced the availability of Insites 2.0, the latest major release of its proactive video surveillance and monitoring platform. Packed with powerful features and enhancements, Insites 2.0 offers unprecedented capabilities for mobile applications, web platforms, and edge plugins while introducing groundbreaking advancements in AI-driven security measures th...

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), announced more than $18.2 million in Tribal Cybersecurity Grant programme (TCGP) awards to assist Tribal Nations with managing and reducing systemic cyber risk and threats. These are the first-ever Tribal Cybersecurity Grants to be awarded. The grant programme was established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the more than 30 g...

Blackline Safety Corp, a pioneer in connected safety technology, has announced that it has secured a $3.9 million contract renewal with one of the largest utility companies in the U.S. Headquartered in the Midwest and serving more than four million customers, the company became a Blackline customer in late 2021. The renewal adds two more years of monitoring by Blackline’s Safety Operations Center (SOC), as well as push-to-talk services for the utility company’s 2,200 G7 devices. The...

Allied Universal®, the security and facility services provider, announces that Carmen Randall, Vice President of Training and Development for North America, has earned the 2024 OnCon Icon ‘Top 100 Learning & Development Professional’ award. The OnCon Icon Awards are voted on by peers and presented to individuals based on accomplishments at their companies and within the talent acquisition community. Voters chose recipients who demonstrate a successful mix of achievements and...

Centrios, a new brand created within ASSA ABLOY to serve the small business market, announces their first shipment of hardware products to SECLOCK. Centrios is a cloud-based access control solution developed to radically simplify the needs of small and growing businesses. By connecting the Centrios mobile app with Centrios smart readers and locks, owners and managers can quickly and easily manage access for all employees and visitors in one place. Small and growing businesses The first shipme...

Microsoft 365 is a cloud-based productivity suite with over a million enterprise users worldwide. As a widely adopted system, this set of applications is a top target for cyberattackers. Since its security setup requires proper configuration to be effective, M365 protection is often a concern for businesses and a time-consuming task for MSPs. If users want robust security monitoring within their clients’ environment, their Microsoft 365 best practices shows how to prevent and address pote...

Zentra, a brand of Allegion®, and pioneering provider of smart access solutions, has integrated resident keys capability in Apple Wallet for use by customers and their residents. This enables residents to easily and securely add their resident keys to Apple Wallet and unlock their apartment with a simple tap of an iPhone or Apple Watch. With this new capability, residents are able to unlock their building doors, amenity spaces and individual apartment units without contact using their...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is set to showcase its advanced solutions tailored for higher education institutions at two significant industry events this June. The company will exhibit at the ACUHO-I Conference and Expo from June 22-25, 2024 at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, and at the IACLEA Annual Conference from June 27-30, 2024 in New Orleans. Key management systems "Ensuring the security of college and university campuses is more crit...

ONVIF®, the pioneering global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, is announcing the formation of three new working groups that are tackling standardisation work in cloud connectivity, audio and advanced metadata.  Together with the ongoing work of existing ONVIF working groups and committees, these new initiatives represent a historically high level of industry participation in the standards development work within ONVIF. The creation of the new working...

Following the delivery of the first batch in 2023, solution specialist HENSOLDT is equipping the German Armed Forces with 90 additional Spotter 42. The enhanced Spotter complements HENSOLDT's Spotter 60, which is already in use in the troops, and replaces a predecessor model. Spotter 42 Compared to the Spotter 60, the magnification range of the Spotter 42 starts at six times instead of twenty times. The Spotter 42 is therefore optimised for use with night vision and thermal imaging attachment...

Axis Communications, a pioneer in network video, is proudly celebrating four decades of innovation and excellence in the video surveillance industry as it affirms a rigid commitment to the environment and meeting its ambitious sustainability targets. As it marks its 40th milestone, it has announced the publication of the Axis Sustainability Report 2023 and confirmed its ongoing commitment to reduce the impact of its operations and its value chain on the environment with validation by the Scienc...

Hikvision hosted the LED Displays Launch Event 2024, showcasing significant upgrades in R&D and product lineup. This spectacular event impressed the global audience with the coordinated operations of dual manufacturing bases, the debut of its 5th generation LED cabinets, as well as the launch of diverse LED products for outdoor displays, creative displays, modules, and controllers. Foundation of success Widely known for its video security solutions, Hikvision ventured into...

Security is more relevant than ever. Whether it’s cybersecurity, intrusion protection, or access control - the demand for individual and tailor-made security solutions in industry, companies, and private households is constantly increasing. Security Essen As a major trade fair, Security Essen brings together the security industry and showcases innovations and developments with around 500 exhibitors from September 17 to 20. At the same time, it celebrates its 50th anniversary. What began...

Briton has launched a new exit hardware catalogue, showcasing its range of trusted panic and emergency exit hardware systems, and providing specifiers and trade professionals with a user-friendly guide and product selection resource. New catalogue features The new 28-page catalogue showcases a flagship range of Briton products and accessories, with product specifications, EN classifications, and certified application information listed for each of Briton’s panic and emergency exit hardwa...

It is the launch of the International Maritime Cyber Security Organisation (IMCSO), an organisation that aims to raise the standard of cybersecurity risk assessment across the maritime industry. IMCSO The IMCSO has devised a certification programme for security consultants and a professional register, helping shipping organisations to confidently select experienced personnel. Alongside this, the IMCSO will also validate report outputs to ensure consistency with those reports then held on a ce...

Israeli startup company Revealense has unveiled a groundbreaking AI-based technology platform called Illuminator, designed to identify the behvaioural DNA of individuals using video analysis. The system has the potential to transform decision-making processes for managers, investigators, psychologists, and researchers by providing high-quality bias-free, and precise insights, with accuracy rates of up to 92%.  Human behvaiour analysis The technology is a significant advancement in the an...

Quod Orbis, the London-based cyber security Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) firm, has announced it has been acquired by Dedagroup, one of the pioneering Italian IT players, to power the next phase of its global growth strategy.  Dedagroup is a private independent group, based in northern Italy, with offices in Europe and the US and a 2023 revenue of €342million. Risk and Compliance strategy As a customer of Quod Orbis, Dedagroup recognised the value of its CCM platform and subs...

Next DLP (Next), a pioneer in insider risk and data protection announced the launch of Secure Data Flow, a groundbreaking capability within the Reveal Platform that uses the "What, Where, Who and How" of data’s origin, movements and modifications to provide unparalleled protection. Revolutionising data protection In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, legacy data protection technologies are falling short. They rely heavily on pattern matching, regular expressions, keywords, user-applie...