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The Horizontal Compliance Committee of Euralarm has started a new Task Group focusing on environmental and sustainability issues. The kick-off meeting of the new Task Group took place on August 23rd.  Environment & Sustainability  In early 2023, the Horizontal Compliance Committee acknowledged that the number of European legislative initiatives related to environment and sustainability under the European Green Deal was continuously growing and that the experts from the Eura...

Labcraft, the Southeast-based designer and producer of commercial vehicle lighting, is showing a range of interior and exterior LED lighting solutions for emergency vehicles at the Emergency Services Show 2023 in Birmingham. The company serves a multitude of customers and vehicle types in the emergency sectors, including manufacturers, converters, and equipment specifiers, always designing the optimum, application-specific lighting solutions for each specialist market. Scenelite range Feature...

Global technology solutions provider - Arrow Electronics, Inc. has been recognised as one of this year’s Certified Great Place to Work® for Best Mid-Size Organisations in India. “Great Place to Work Certification™ is a highly coveted recognition in the business world, and it’s earned by organisations that truly value their employees and create a positive and inclusive work environment,” said Yeshasvini Ramaswamy, Serial Entrepreneur and Chief Executive Officer...

According to Regula’s survey, 65% of organisations worldwide use digital document verification as one of their main methods of identity checks. And 94% of those who haven’t yet, plan to employ digital document verification in the next year. Responding to this growing demand for reliable and frictionless online ID verification, Regula and InScope-AML are joining forces to offer businesses across Europe and Africa a comprehensive and trustworthy solution for KYC and AML compliance ma...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer TDSi is pleased to announce its latest student placement, Cameron Lane.  Cameron has joined the company’s Software Development Team for a twelve-month placement as part of his BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering studies at Bournemouth University.    Software development TDSi has a proud history of supporting university placements and apprenticeships. Managing Director John Davies commented, “We are delighted to welc...

Innovation, sustainability, and new business models are at the heart of the inter-airport Europe 2023, the world’s pioneering trade fair for the global airport community. Visitors can look forward to a broad range of exhibits and live demonstrations by international brands and promising start-ups, supported by an intense programme of technical seminars and summit talks, all geared to boost operational advancement, strategic partnerships, and investment to help airports meet their env...

Dallmeier, a manufacturer of video security technology, is hosting a webinar on 21 September, 2023, at 4:30 PM CEST considering recent events at airports. The manufacturer will show technical solutions and best practice examples to help airports protect against intrusion and other threats. Airport security strategies Recent events have prompted many airport operators to review their security strategies. Protection against perimeter and airfield threats and the search for appropriate camera a...

viisights, Inc., a global pioneer in behavioural recognition video analytics, is providing GSX 2023 attendees with a first-hand look at its latest advancements in proactive intelligence, including updates to its flagship viisights wise™ video analytics and viisights IQ™ auto-learning technology. Together, these new developments set new benchmarks in video analytics performance for professional security and safety intelligence applications. wise 3.0 and viisights IQ “Wit...

Netwrix, a cybersecurity vendor that makes data security easy revealed additional findings for the education sector from its survey of 1,610 IT and security professionals from more than 100 countries. According to the survey, 69% of organisations in the education sector suffered a cyberattack within the last 12 months.  Phishing, account compromise Phishing and user account compromise was the most common attack paths for these organisations, while phishing and malware (such as ransomware...

Vicon Industries is proud to announce its new corporate partnership with The Security Institute, the largest professional membership body for security professionals in the UK. As part of this partnership, Vicon will work closely with The Security Institute to promote the highest standards of security professionalism and provide its members with access to cutting-edge security solutions, technologies, and insight. Author's quote "We are thrilled to partner with The Security Institute, an organ...

IDEMIA’s Group QR code accelerates the adoption of the eSIM technology, with the promise of a fully digital onboarding journey for travellers and visitors to a country. The entire frictionless eSIM for travel experience can be completed in just minutes, granting users direct access to local connectivity. Major sporting events such as Rugby World Cup, Paris 2024 Olympic Games, or cultural events such as large music festivals as well as professional events are attracting major travellers&rs...

Global wireless solutions provider Ramtech has launched its WES3 Wireless Evacuation and Nurse Call System in Australia, expanding the firm’s international reach within a new territory.  The emergency system is paving the way for worker safety in construction sites, having already had successful drills with some of the country's pioneering contractors. WES3 system Through its territory partners, Ramtech has recently deployed its WES3 system at a Built construction project in P...

A range of customers in the supply chain are often confused when it comes to the selection of the correct cabling for many critical applications, says AEI Cables. The company has been communicating the dangers of not following the technical guidance for the selection and installation of cables for Category 3 Control fire performance cables under the revised British Standard BS8519: 2020. Author's quote Category 3 Control fire performance cables reduce harmful smoke, toxic gases and flame spre...

MPs have warned that the Prime Minister’s global AI ambitions could be at risk unless new AI regulation laws are introduced in November. Failure to introduce new legislation in the King’s Speech on November 7th would postpone regulations from becoming law until 2025, which would see the UK “being left behind” the EU and other counterparts, according to the Commons Technology Committee. AI development The government has previously introduced several measures to cement t...

Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) hosted a special interoperability event with seven companies involved in the access control market, demonstrating the emerging Public Key Open Credential (PKOC) specification. The Interoperability Validation Testing was hosted at Convergint’s facility in Centennial, Colorado and featured products from ELATEC, Kastle Systems, JCI, Last Lock, rf IDEAS, SAFR Scan (RealNetworks), and Sentry. PKOC specifications David Bunzel, PSIA Executive...

ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals announced the 2023 class of recipients for its annual awards of excellence for organisations and individuals. The annual ASIS Awards of Excellence honour the important work and accomplishments of ASIS members worldwide. They are honoured not only for their accomplishments but also for setting standards for the industry to model across the globe.  Award recipient criteria “ASIS award rec...

Exabeam, a global cybersecurity pioneer that created New-Scale SIEM™ for advancing security operations, and a 2023 Google Cloud Technology Partner of the Year for Security - Analytics announced it is expanding its partnership with Google Cloud in the development of generative artificial intelligence (AI) models in its cloud-native New-Scale SIEM product portfolio. As a Google Cloud partner, the collaborative development process on Google Cloud generative AI products will accelerate the de...

3xLOGIC, a pioneering innovator and provider of security systems, will be exhibiting at the GSX conference, 11th–13th September 2023, in Dallas. Visitors to Booth #4319 will discover the latest innovations in hardware, software and cloud-based solutions that drive business intelligence which allows organisations to optimise their operations. Edge based analytics Taking centre stage will be 3xLOGIC’s new X-Series Edge Based Deep Learning Analytics cameras.  These new cameras...

Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has announced the launch of the Level 2 Award in Dock Leveller Safety, with The Association of Loading and Elevating Equipment Manufacturers (ALEM), will take place on Tuesday 3rd October at the trade association’s Head Office-based academy in Shuttington. Onsite guide The course will be presented by DHF’s Senior Training & Compliance Officer, Steve Hill, and comprises six units and a multiple choice exam. The Level 2 Award can be formally a...

Hakimo, an award-winning technology company dedicated to modernising physical security through its artificial intelligence (AI) software announced a reseller partnership with international systems integrator Convergint, a global pioneer in service-based systems integration. The partnership will enable Convergint to offer Hakimo’s AI-powered security solutions to its customers across the globe.  Hakimo platform The Hakimo platform uses computer vision and machine learning to automat...

Boon Edam Inc., the world-pioneering manufacturer of secured entry solutions, nears a significant milestone as they approach their 50,000th product installation in the United States. This remarkable milestone underscores Boon Edam's commitment to delivering innovative and reliable security solutions to a wide range of industries. Author's quote "Our journey to 50,000 installations has been defined by innovation, dedication, and a commitment to quality,” said Patrick Nora, President...

Dahua Technology, a video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, has been at the forefront of transforming traditional chalkboard classrooms into a smart and interactive learning environments.  Adhering to its unwavering dedication to its social responsibilities, Dahua has donated Dahua DeepHub Smart Interactive Whiteboards to educational institutions around the world to enhance their teaching efficiency and create smart classrooms that are more conducive to learning.  Internati...

Custom Consoles will promote its full range of technical furniture skills at the International Security Expo, London, 26-27 September. Established in February 1996, the company has developed from its broadcast industry roots to become a globally active pioneer in control room desks, video monitor displays, and storage furniture. Products on display Exhibiting on stand F71, Custom Consoles will be represented by Neil Reed (managing director) and Gary Fuller (sales manager).  Highl...

Bluon, Inc., an innovative software company focused on bringing productivity gains to HVAC contractors and their service technicians introduced MasterMechanic, a breakthrough AI tool for HVAC technicians that allows them to instantly diagnose and solve problems in the field, using only natural language. The beta product is available publicly to the entire industry for a limited time at bluon.ai.  MasterMechanic MasterMechanic is the first generative AI tool created to assist HV...

MISI, a cybersecurity nonprofit driving small business and academic engagement, STEM and workforce development opportunities, and proof of concept innovation, is pleased to be an official partner of Maryland’s Global Gateway Soft Landing Program.  Managed by the Maryland Department of Commerce, the programme provides international companies with an opportunity to test out their viability in the U.S. market. Facility access As a Soft Landing partner, MISI will be issued grants to pr...

The Security Executive Council proudly congratulates Joshua Kojo Asante Atuahene, Eric Locke, and Thomas Lupica on earning the 2023-2024 Security Executive Council Scholarships. Joshua Kojo Asante Atuahene is a senior majoring in Cybersecurity at Kennesaw State University’s Institute for Cybersecurity Workforce Development. Eric Locke is a junior majoring in Risk Management & Insurance, Supply Chain & Operations with a concentration in Data Analytics at the University of Sout...

DeterTech’s Nordic division (formerly SmartGuard), is pleased to announce it will be bringing its full portfolio of security and risk management solutions to the Danish Security Fair 2023, taking place in Frederica from 30th-31st August, 2023.  The event marks the first time that Casper Jee Wilken and his team will exhibit under the DeterTech brand. Customer service and philosophy “Even though our name and branding have changed, we remain true to our winning customer service...

Award-winning security pioneer, Gallagher Security, strengthens Command Center’s VMS capabilities by partnering with Edge360, the company that delivers a comprehensive containerised video management solution, to create a unified video and access control solution. Author's quote Blake Smith, National Technical Manager for Gallagher Security North America, sees the partnership between the two companies as a natural fit: “Edge360 and Gallagher share many common values and we’re...

Advanced security features of JCOP ID 2 secure eID solution ensure personal identity documents remain secure for their expected lifespan. What's new NXP® Semiconductors has announced the JCOP® ID 2 secure eID solution, designed to help make personal identity documents more secure, while also complying with the most recent governmental requirements and supporting future changes. The JCOP ID 2 includes advanced security features designed to help governments protect the lifespa...

Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure. CV-7600 readers  The CV-7600 mobile-ready readers combine Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and contactless smart card technologies and can be used with any access cont...