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Allied Universal training and development programmes earn top award

In recognition of its best-in-class employee training and development programmes, Allied Universal® has earned a 2024 Training APEX Award from Training Magazine. Award ranking The Training APEX Award is the only awards programme ranking companies that are unsurpassed in harnessing human capital. The ranking is determined by assessing a range of qualitative and quantitative factors, including financial investment in employee development, the scope of development programmes, how c...

Mitsubishi Electric and Nozomi Networks to expand operational technology security business

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it has reached an agreement with Nozomi Networks Inc., a developer and distributor of operational technology (OT) security solutions, to jointly pursue OT security initiatives including marketing and technical development.  As part of the agreement, Mitsubishi Electric has acquired an equity stake in Nozomi Networks. OT security solutions Mitsubishi Electric will integrate its factory automation (FA) equipment and OT security solutions with...

TE Connectivity announces intent to change place of incorporation from Switzerland to Ireland

The Board of Directors of TE Connectivity Ltd., a global major in connectors and sensors, has unanimously approved a proposed change of the company's place of incorporation from Switzerland to Ireland. Shareholders will be asked to vote in favour of the proposal at a Special General Meeting of Shareholders in Zurich, Switzerland. If approved, TE expects to implement the change in 2024. TE leadership hub TE Connectivity does not anticipate any material change in its operations or financial res...

BMO Stadium selects Allied Universal as preferred event services provider

Allied Universal®, the world’s major security and facility services provider, has been selected by BMO Stadium as its event services provider, offering comprehensive temporary staffing, consulting, and security. Allied Universal’s expertise in supporting large venues enables BMO Stadium to focus on ensuring the success of concerts and sporting events. BMO Stadium BMO Stadium in Los Angeles hosts concerts by world-renowned music artists and is home to the Los Angeles Football C...

Tech UK calls for government to advance AI action with “industrial strategy”

Tech UK, a trade group representing the technology sector in the UK has called for the next government to implement an "industrial strategy" aimed at accelerating the adoption of AI across businesses. The recommendation comes as one of seven urgent policies identified by the UK's technology sector. Digital technology and AI With the UK general election in 2024, technology companies are hoping to encourage the future government to create policies that will boost the adoption of digital technol...

CIE Group announces strategic partnership with Volo for cloud-based access control solutions

CIE Group, a provider of security and audiovisual solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with VOLO, an innovator in cloud-based access control systems. Through this agreement, CIE Group will become an authorized distributor of VOLO's access control platform, offering a comprehensive solution for businesses and organisations seeking to enhance security, streamline access management, and gain valuable insights into their physical spaces. Cloud-based platform VOLO's cloud-based platfor...

ThinCats supports Hyperion-backed Ranger with acquisition of national fire and security platform Syncro Group

ThinCats, the pioneering alternative finance provider to mid-sized SMEs has supported Hyperion Equity Partners-backed Ranger Fire and Security, with their latest acquisition of national fire and security platform Syncro Group Limited. Syncro Group Syncro is a national fire and security provider that is well positioned within the active fire market providing fire detection, extinguisher, and security services. Syncro’s founders, Gerry Bates and Paul Fallon, will join Ranger’s senio...

OSI Systems receives $27 Million award for explosive trace detection systems

OSI Systems announces that its Security division was awarded a contract for approximately $27 million to provide Itemiser® 5X explosive trace detection (ETD) systems for secondary screening of passengers and carry-on baggage at airport checkpoints along with related consumables to a leading European airport. OSI Systems’ Chairman and CEO, Deepak Chopra, commented, "We are pleased with this significant award and look forward to delivering over multiple years our advanced technology por...

HID adds rugged, high-performance RAIN® RFID UHF reader to enhance efficiencies in supply chain and logistics, specific for harsh conditions

HID, the worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions announces the latest addition to its already impressive range of readers, the TSL 3166 Bluetooth® Rugged RAIN® RFID UHF Reader, a high-performance reader for efficient inventory management, supply chain tracking, and asset management, even in challenging conditions. TSL 3166 Reader WHAT: Using the latest generation of Impinj silicon, the TSL 3166 Reader is super-fast with read rates of up to 1,200 tags per second, combined w...

Userful names Convergint as platinum partner providing modernised IT solutions for core enterprise operations

Userful Corporation™, a provider of IT solutions for core enterprise operations, announced Convergint, a global systems integrator dedicated to delivering exceptional IT service excellence worldwide as a Platinum IT Channel Partner.  This strategic partnership provides pioneering-edge solutions for modernising operations in various mission-critical environments globally, from SLED, healthcare, manufacturing, utilities, airports, and banking/finance industries. Platinum Partner &ldq...

Customise DoorBird with innovative 3D configurator for physical security

DoorBird's 3D configurator allows user to design their very own customised DoorBird in just a few steps and to create specific dimensions, surfaces, and features according to their wishes. High-quality mailbox and doorbell systems are combined with IP video technology from DoorBird. Key features No matter if it’s a wall drop box, a fence-mounted mailbox, an intercom column, or a buzzer panel, every IP system is manufactured by user specifications. There are a variety of modules to selec...

ABM announces new roles in their leadership team for future growth

ABM, a pioneering provider of facility services, infrastructure solutions, and parking management announced enhancements to its leadership team, including the promotion of Valerie Burd to lead the Company’s Business & Industry segment, and the addition of external talent to drive future growth for the Education segment as well as engineering solutions across the U.S. Advancing internal talent “These leadership appointments are a testament to ABM’s exciting trajectory, our...

Z-Wave Alliance ZWLR specification complete for Europe

The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organisation dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave® technology announces that the specification for ZWLR for the European market has been completed, and will be made available to member companies in an upcoming release. ZWLR certification programme “From the moment we announced ZWLR for the North American market, the Alliance has been hard at work to make the spec available to our valued members in Europe,” said Avi Rose...

SHD & Simplifier AG: Process automation partnership

In response to increasing demand for efficient process automation solutions, they have entered into a promising partnership with Simplifier AG, an innovative provider of process automation software. This collaboration will sustainably strengthen the position of both companies and also offer a range of advantages for customers. Both SHD and Simplifier share a customer-centric mindset and prioritize their customers' needs. These shared values ​​form the basis for a successful partnership, built o...

Wavestore Ecostore technology save 80% on video recording system's energy costs

Wavestore’s EcoStore hard drive management technology delivers substantial real-world savings on the total cost of ownership of a video surveillance solution. EcoStore EcoStore can save over 80% of a recording solution’s hard drive energy costs by automatically spinning down drives that are not in a read-or-write state. This reduces the wear and tear on drives which are usually in constant use and prolongs their lives, as well as delivering huge savings on energy costs. Unique to...

FLIR Introduces CM276™ professional clamp metre and thermal imaging camera

FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company released the FLIR CM276 professional clamp metre with infrared imaging, a visual camera, and solar photovoltaic (PV) direct current (DC) built for electrical test and measurement.  The CM276 empowers electrical professionals to troubleshoot electrical system components with Infrared Guided Measurement (IGM™) and radiometric multispectral dynamic imaging (MSX), which overlays visible camera details onto the thermal image, helping users safely exec...

Detection Technology introduces X-Panel 1501c FXM to complete its offering for dental applications

Detection Technology, a global pioneer in X-ray detector solutions, introduces X-Panel 1501c FXM for panoramic imaging to complete its offering for dental applications. The company is one of the few that has high-performing CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) and IGZO-TFT (indium gallium zinc oxide thin-film transistor) flat panel detector solutions for panoramic, cephalometric and CBCT imaging in its portfolio. One-stop-shop “We aim to make a difference by being a one-stop-s...

Colt and Versa Networks mark milestone in delivering SD WAN as a Service for global customers

Colt Technology Services, the digital infrastructure company marked a milestone with strategic partner - Versa Networks, the global pioneer in AI/ML-powered Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN), in its commitment to automating and simplifying digital services for global customers, with 1000 Versa SD-WAN services delivered across 55 countries via automation since its launch in April 2023. Versa SD-WAN platform Using Versa SD-WAN platform capabilities, Colt...

Arrow Electronics and Infineon Technologies AG collaborate to accelerate automotive electrification

Arrow Electronics, Inc. and its engineering services company, eInfochips, are working with Infineon Technologies AG to help eInfochips’ customers accelerate the development of electric vehicle (EV) chargers. Development of EV chargers, especially DC ‘fast chargers’, is becoming increasingly challenging to equipment manufacturers due to several factors, such as lack of prior experience, stringent functional safety and reliability requirements, and a fledgling support network....

Orisec launches full range of Black Intruder Alarm Products

Orisec, an award-winning British manufacturer and designer of Grade 2 and Grade 3 intruder alarm products, has recently launched a comprehensive range of black intruder detection and control equipment, including keypads, shock sensors, magnetic contacts, and motion detectors, as well as speakers and sounders.  The Black collection is an exciting new addition to Orisec’s popular range of products, giving both engineers and end users the option of either black or white aesthetics, depe...

NSI-approved companies shine at the 2024 UK OSPAs

The prestigious 2024 UK Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) took place on 22 February 2024 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London, UK, gathering hundreds of representatives from the UK security industry.  The OSPAs, renowned for their recognition and reward of companies, people, and innovation across the security sector, showcased the industry’s remarkable achievements including those of NSI-approved companies, who were once again amongst the winners and finalists, claimi...

Amthal Group boosts team and commitment to fire safety & security excellence

Fire safety and security specialist, Amthal Group has continued its ambitious growth plan, with ten dedicated new appointments to the team since the start of 2024.  New appointments With five new roles spanning key areas of expertise across Amthal Fire & Security and IPL, including operations, coordination, design, and customer success. Five further accepted offers of employment look to increase available Service Engineers, enhance sales support and manage partners across the UK...

Colt expands Network as a Service to 10 new countries and launches new energy-saving virtual router

Colt Technology Services, the digital infrastructure company, announced the expansion of its Internet On Demand service to ten new countries - the US, Canada, Australia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Luxembourg, Poland, Romania, Serbia, and Slovakia with increased bandwidth available at up to 10Gbps. New virtual router - vRouter Colt has expanded the service, available in a total of 27 countries across Europe, Asia, and North America to meet rising demand from businesses needing flexibility and automatio...

VIPRE Security Group appoints Usman Choudhary as General Manager of Business Security Division

VIPRE Security Group, a global cybersecurity solutions provider, has announced the executive appointment of Usman Choudhary as General Manager of its Business Security Division, encompassing VIPRE EDR and Advanced Threat Protection for Email, SafeSend for Email, and Inspired eLearning security awareness training. Democratising cybersecurity Usman Choudhary previously served as the Chief Product and Technology Officer at VIPRE. In this expanded role, he will champion VIPRE's mission to mitigate...

Traka debuts supply chain security solutions at IntraLogisteX 2024

Traka UK is attending IntraLogisteX 2024 with a keynote speaker slot to pledge its support to supply chain providers, whilst also unveiling powerful new locker solutions to enhance security and operational efficiency. As the pioneer in intelligent equipment management systems, Traka’s supply chain lead, Matt Gregg, will present, “How to transform operational efficiency through intelligent device management,” a dedicated seminar on how to support businesses looking to boost sec...

Matrix Comsec is set to exhibit advanced solutions for business excellence at MEP Conclave 2024

Matrix Comsec, a well-established participant in the Security and Telecom sectors, is poised to display its excellent solutions at the upcoming MEP Conclave 2024, taking place in Bengaluru, Karnataka, from March 6th to 7th, 2024.  Security and communication Boasting a strong history spanning more than thirty years, Matrix has positioned itself as a prominent supplier of comprehensive security and communication solutions, serving organisations of varying sizes on a global scale. This proa...

Acronis sets the new standard in cybersecurity and data protection with Acronis Cyber Protect 16 release

Acronis, a global provider of cyber protection, is proud to introduce the latest release of its flagship product – Acronis Cyber Protect 16. Acronis Cyber Protect Acronis Cyber Protect delivers robust protection against cyber threats and unparalleled backup and recovery capabilities. This latest version establishes a new benchmark in easy and fast recovery after cyberattacks or data loss, especially for modern multi-site organisations. Cybersecurity and data protection As technology a...

Genetec introduces enterprise-grade, unified, SaaS solution

Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced Security Centre SaaS. Built with cybersecurity and privacy at its core, the new offering is a massively scalable, open, and unified software as a service solution (SaaS). Combining access control, video management, forensic search, intrusion monitoring, automation, and many other advanced security capabilities, Security Centre SaaS ushers in a new chapter...

IDS outshines industry expectations with 15% growth in 2023

The industrial camera manufacturer IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH was able to close 2023 successfully and far exceeded industry expectations. As planned, the southern German company achieved growth of 15 percent compared to the previous year. IDS attributes the positive figures to the development of new products, future-oriented cooperations, and good delivery performance thanks to an easing of supply chains. 11% nominal sector sales decline At the same time, the high stock of component...

Device Authority secures $2m from Mercato Partners' Prelude Fund

Device Authority, a global pioneer in identity and access management for Enterprise IoT ecosystems has secured a further $2m in Series A funding from Prelude, the venture practice for Mercato Partners. SaaS KeyScaler platform The US-based venture capital firm specialises in investments in high-growth cyber technology businesses. It chose to invest in Device Authority due to the strength of its team, its innovative SaaS KeyScaler platform, which helps Enterprises deliver zero trust for IoT, an...