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Nice, a global pioneer in Home and Building Management solutions, is excited to announce the appointment of Joe Mac McConnell as Vice President of Security Sales. With extensive leadership and expertise in the security industry, McConnell is well-positioned to drive acceleration for the Nice security business unit in North America.   McConnell's new responsibilities In this role, McConnell will focus on the expansion of the Nice security solutions portfolio and the 2GIG brand, which...

Regulation on AI is undergoing significant changes globally, with new frameworks emerging to govern its application across various sectors. Over the past year, the European Union's AI Act has been at the forefront, providing comprehensive guidelines aimed at ensuring the responsible use of AI technologies. This legislation offers clear directives for the deployment of AI in applications like real-time video analysis and facial recognition, which are increasingly being adopted by law enforcement...

Milestone Systems, a global pioneer in video technology, is at the forefront of the video security industry, emphasising responsible technology innovation across its operations. The company will host this free, one-day event on September 5, in Los Angeles.  Event features Designed for IT pioneers and security professionals, the event will feature engaging presentations from Milestone's technology partners across key industries such as education, healthcare, smart cities, and hospitality....

Amthal Group Companies has proudly announced Reece Paprotny as its new Managing Director, highlighting an impressive journey from apprentice to pioneer guided by a company-wide commitment to personal growth and development. Reece joined Amthal as a Finance Apprentice in 2015 and has since demonstrated exceptional skills, dedication, and leadership. He joined the Senior Management team in 2018 and was promoted to Commercial Director in 2023. Reece Paprotny “Reece’s journey from an...

The latest report from the Security Industry Association (SIA) reveals that an overwhelming majority of security professionals remain optimistic about the industry’s growth prospects. The July-August 2024 Security Market Index highlights positive conditions for most companies, with integrators pioneering the charge in their bullish outlook. While some concerns linger over economic uncertainties, particularly with recession fears resurfacing, security pioneers foresee continued expansion f...

DNAKE, a prominent figure in the realm of smart intercom and home automation solutions, is thrilled to announce its participation in Security Essen 2024. The premier security trade fair will take place from September 17-20, 2024, at Messe Essen, Germany. DNAKE invites industry professionals and enthusiasts to visit their booth, located at Hall 6, 6E19, to experience their latest advancements in SIP intercom and smart home technology.  Products on display At Security Essen 2024, DNAKE wil...

Wavelynx Technologies, a trailblazer in advanced, secure, and versatile reader and credential solutions announced the launch of a new offering: Accelerate by Wavelynx. This innovative programme addresses longstanding challenges transitioning to modern access control systems, offering a straightforward, cost-effective path to enhanced security. Accelerate programme The introduction of the Accelerate programme demonstrates the company's commitment to moving the access control industry to a more...

National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) released survey results collected from over 170 industry professionals at the NFPA 2024 Conference & Expo®, the premier conference for fire, electrical, and life safety. The research findings reveal insights into trends and attitudes around digital tools, training and development, and AI implementation within the skilled trades industry. Mixed feelings about AI adoption Twenty-five percent of respondents believe AI should...

Securitas Technology is proud to announce its recognition as one of the SDM 100 Top Technology Partners of 2024.  This recognition emphasises their position as a pioneer in the electronic security industry and is driven by innovation and excellence.  Excellence and client satisfaction “We are honoured to be recognised as one of the SDM 100 Top Technology Partners of 2024. This is a testament to our team and partners' dedication and innovative spirit,” said Tony Byerly, G...

Arrow Electronics has developed and launched a resource dedicated to the latest trends in EV charging for the automotive industry. Expanding their comprehensive library of content, Arrow is championing engineers in developing the next generation of electric vehicle chargers and the corresponding software ecosystem that supports them. Online EV-charging resource hub Arrow has introduced a free eBook that delves into the latest developments in EV charging The hub offers design and technical su...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced a new, innovative partnership with Simpro, the field service management software for trade and field services businesses.  Cross-selling opportunities Simpro’s platform enables individual businesses operating in the Ranger Group to schedule and better manage projects at scale. It also uniquely and seamlessly notifies and passes specialist jobs to other businesses in the Group with relevant expertise or geography, facilitating and driving greate...

Carlisle Support Services announces the appointment of Allan Gregory as the new Director of Transport Security and Policing. After recently retiring from his role as the Assistant Chief Constable for British Transport Police (BTP), Allan joins Carlisle to provide subject matter expertise to further support its well-established client base within the rail and transport sector.  Allan Gregory With thirty-two years of experience within BTP, Allan brings a wealth of expertise within the indu...

Integrating 3xLOGIC’s INFINIAS Access Control and VIGIL Video Management solutions allows them to easily monitor security events in real-time. This combination offers a comprehensive security system and allows them to monitor and manage access seamlessly. Real-time monitoring One of the standout benefits of integrating VIGIL Video with INFINIAS access control is the real-time monitoring of events. Security personnel can view video footage from any door event or alarm as it happens, allow...

According to Gartner®, by 2028, 75% of enterprises will prioritise backup of SaaS applications as a critical requirement, compared with 15% in 2024. Many of the largest organisations in the world rely on Salesforce as their CRM app that powers their business operations, helping them drive revenue faster. As the single source of truth for many downstream financial applications, Salesforce users cannot risk costly downtime caused by accidental errors or cyber events that can trigger a ca...

RecFaces, a pioneering provider of advanced facial biometric software, is excited to announce its upcoming business trip to India from August 20 to September 21, 2024. Partnering with Startologic Technologies, RecFaces will be presenting its innovative solutions at the Fire & Security India Expo (FSIE) in Mumbai from August 22 to 24, Booth No. B-26, P8.  At FSIE, RecFaces will showcase their sought-after flagship products based on facial recognition technology, Id-Guard and Id-Gat...

Digital access should be quick, secure and convenient. It also needs to be comprehensive: not every opening in a building is suited to a cylinder, escutcheon or security lock. The new SMARTair i-reader brings streamlined digital access to anywhere locking or blocking is automated — from entrance doors and turnstiles to lifts and car parks, including outdoors. Digital access system It’s easy and seamless to add the i-reader to any new or existing SMARTair digital access system, wh...

Nice, a global pioneer in Home and Building Management solutions, announced that it reached a definitive agreement on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 to sell its Health and Wellness Brand, Numera, a global provider of personal emergency response system (PERS) products, to Malar Group. This decision to divest from the PERS industry marks a significant milestone in the company’s strategic roadmap to accelerate growth and innovation in North America.    Whole-home solution Clos...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions announced that Security Centre 5.12 complies with FIPS 201 and is approved by the Federal Identity Credential and Access Management (FICAM) conformance programme. With this certification, government entities can trust that Genetec software meets stringent federal security standards to ensure that only authorised individuals are provided access to sensitive data and facilities....

Zimperium, the global pioneer in mobile security, is proud to announce that it’s collaborating with Okta, the independent identity provider to deliver a significant advancement in identity threat protection for mobile devices. By integrating Zimperium Mobile Threat Defence (MTD) with Okta Identity Threat Protection with Okta AI, the companies are setting a new standard in continuous risk monitoring and enabling automated threat response, providing organisations with unparalleled mobile se...

Capital.com, the high-growth retail trading platform, and global fintech group has announced the launch of its public bug bounty programme hosted on the crowdsourced security platform, Intigriti. This initiative highlights the company’s proactive approach to cybersecurity and commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cybersecurity and the safety of its users' assets and data.  Bug bounty programme The bug bounty programme invites security researchers and ethical hackers fr...

HiveWatch, a physical security software company reimagining how organisations keep their people and assets safe, announced a partnership with globally renowned security technology provider - SAGE Integration. Together, the two companies will build efficiencies to streamline security operations for their enterprise clients.  One-of-a-kind solution "The partnership with HiveWatch highlights how SAGE aims to work with innovative manufacturers to provide one-of-a-kind solutions for customers...

SailPoint Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in unified identity security for enterprises, announces that the company was named an Overall Leader, Product Leader, Innovation Leader, and Market Leader in the latest Leadership Compass Identity Governance and Administration (“IGA”) report from KuppingerCole Analysts AG. Identity lifecycle management The report provides an overview of the IGA market, as well as a compass to help businesses identify the right vendor and solution to meet thei...

Specialist manufacturer and supplier of architectural hardware solutions, Consort Architectural Hardware, has published Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) across its range of door levers, door closers, hinges, and locks, verifying the sustainability credentials of its products.  Life Cycle Assessment EPDs are internationally recognised accreditations and are designed to provide transparent and comparable information about the environmental impact of products. The certification proc...

Quod Orbis, the London-based Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) firm, has announced a strategic partnership with YASH Technologies, a global IT solutions and services partner. The partnership will see businesses benefit from holistic monitoring solutions with real-time visibility across their entire IT infrastructure, encompassing cybersecurity risk management and compliance. Enhanced performance YASH Technologies has a proven track record in delivering battle-tested consulting, technology,...

Oneflow is proud to announce that it has achieved ISO certifications in three critical areas: Information Security (ISO 27001), Quality (ISO 9001), and Environment (ISO 14001). Oneflow builds an AI-driven contract automation SaaS platform designed to help businesses modernise their legacy contract management processes. Oneflow has been listed on Stockholm’s Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market since April 2022.  ISO certifications The ISO certifications highlight Oneflow’...

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a pioneering AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider, has published its Global Threat Index for July 2024. Despite a significant drop in June, LockBit re-emerged last month to become the second most prevalent ransomware group, while RansomHub retained the top spot. Meanwhile, researchers identified both a campaign distributing Remcos malware following a CrowdStrike update issue, and a series of new FakeUpdates tactics, which...

Over half (54%) of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) feel their security team is unprepared for evolving AI-powered threats, according to research from Absolute Security. The findings were uncovered in the Absolute Security United Kingdom CISO Cyber Resilience Report 2024 which surveyed 250 UK CISOs at enterprise organisations, via an independent polling agency Censuswide, to assess the state of cyber resilience, AI, and the cyber threat landscape in the UK. NCSC findings According...

IDS Imaging Development Systems introduces a new 3D camera in the Ensenso product line. With its compact, industrial-grade design and the combination of a very short working distance and a large field of view, the Ensenso B is particularly suitable for bin-picking applications.  Ensenso B 3D camera Due to its high depth of field, it can capture objects over a large area and localise all parts in a container at once, for example. This optimises the pick-and-place process and facilitates...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management, has added a key hire to its leadership team.  Mauricio Ramirez will join the company as Vice President of North America Corporate Enterprise Sales. This hire will be critical as Verkada continues to grow its enterprise customer base. Protecting people and places "Verkada's rapid growth confirms that customers are eager to adopt solutions that help them protect people and places in a privacy-sensitive wa...

The Eplan Forum is open to everyone interested in sharing knowledge and exchanging experiences with automated engineering, machine cabling, and ERP/PDM integration. Eplan Forum With the digital transformation in full swing, the same applies to engineering. It’s an excellent idea for experts in the field to network: worldwide! This is exactly what will be taking place at the Eplan Forum, a hybrid-format event in Cologne in September, focusing on topics including automated engineering, ma...