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The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the call for nominations for the first-ever 25 on the RISE Awards, a programme presented by SIA’s RISE community for emerging security leaders. Recognising 25 security leaders Each year, this new initiative will honour 25 security leaders of today and tomorrow for their impactful contributions to advancing the security industry. The 2023 class of 25 on the RISE awardees will be honoured during a special award ceremony at Securing New Gr...

Sharry, a workplace experience platform around mobile employee badges, launched a brand new PortalWX – an online platform designed to be a one-stop shop for managing the entire workplace experience. PortalWX features Among other updated features, the PortalWX includes a new generation of Sharry Insights analytics. It also comes with an integrated AI writing assistant to help property and office managers swiftly create, rewrite, or translate content for their tenants and employees. With...

Arrow Electronics and its company - eInfochips have established a Robotics Center of Excellence (COE) to help customers accelerate time to market for the development of cutting-edge automation solutions for use in manufacturing, digital factories, and other industries. Arrow has teamed with global technology majors - Analog Devices (ADI), NVIDIA, and onsemi image sensors to develop reference designs and proof of concepts that robotics customers can leverage to improve product design. Arrow Ele...

The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tommy Whisnant to the Co-Chairmanship of its Government Relations Committee. In this important role, Tommy Whisnant will join seated Committee Co-Chair James Marcella, Axis Communications, in leading TMA’s state and local advocacy efforts and often partnering with the Alarm Industry Communications Committee (AICC) on legislative initiatives. Whisnant is currently the compliance manager for North Carolina-based CPI...

Storyteq, the technology arm of Inspired Thinking Group (ITG), has acquired Pixelz.ai to bolster its R&D team and accelerate its generative AI capabilities. Storyteq’s R&D team is pushing the boundaries of image creation technology through the development of their AI Studio tool, with this acquisition building on their Creative Automation credentials. Pixelz.ai are at the cutting edge of generative AI, boasting over 60,000 users who have already generated around 3 million unique i...

Identity One announced the successful testing of their joint solution with Convergint Federal for a North Carolina military facility. The military facility expressed a need to register Common Access Cards (CAC) into an air-gapped AMAG physical access control system (PACS). Convergint’s integrated solution employs Identity One’s FIPSlink software to ensure the facility’s ability to become fully FICAM compliant when requirements change. Government compliance and regulatio...

Milestone Systems, a provider of open-platform video management software, is very pleased to announce the appointment of Morten Illum as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Morten Illum brings extensive experience and a strong track record in channel sales across regions. His leadership in driving transformation, coupled with his deep knowledge of the tech industry makes him an invaluable addition to the Milestone Systems team. Morten has consistently demonstrated his ability to drive revenue...

CMS Distribution, a value-added IT distribution company serving corporate resellers, managed service providers, and independent IT companies, and BackBox, the world’s most trusted network automation company, have announced the launch of a new partnership to distribute the BackBox platform in the UK and IE. This will be the first network and security device automation product in the CMS Distribution portfolio. The companies will be offering demonstrations of the BackBox platform at I...

The dynamic connection between telecommunication and the hospitality industry has witnessed a fascinating journey of interdependence, mutual growth, and innovation. From the advent of telegraph services to the ubiquitous presence of telephones and the emergence of smart room technology, the hospitality sector has embraced telecom solutions with remarkable speed and enthusiasm. This interdependence has brought forth a myriad of benefits, revolutionising the guest experience, streamlining operat...

The new MOBOTIX SYNC data management software collects and structures data from intelligent apps installed on MOBOTIX 7 cameras and the MOBOTIX MOVE ALPR camera. The resulting analyses and results make companies and organisations safer and protect people, facilities, and equipment. They also automate and improve processes, resulting in higher revenues.  Data management creates added value  "Traditional video surveillance is primarily used to protect against damage and theft, unautho...

Thanks to Mobile Access, the new solution from Bosch, access to buildings and restricted areas can now be managed without additional identification media such as plastic cards. Mobile Access is fully integrated into the tried-and-tested access management system from Bosch and offers numerous benefits in terms of efficiency, security, and convenience for building owners, employees, and visitors. Both efficient and user-friendly A few clicks are all it takes for authorised individuals, such as...

HiveWatch, a physical security software company reimagining how organisations keep their people and assets safe, announced that Steve Hult will join the HiveWatch leadership team as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). In this role, Hult will spearhead the company’s sales, customer success, and partnership teams.  Efficient, intuitive workflows “What gets me so excited about joining HiveWatch is listening to security executives at world-class organisations describe all the ways we&rs...

Monitoreal, a global provider of AI-powered perimeter security solutions, has announced its exciting new distribution agreement with Redimport, an established distributor of innovative technology products. This collaboration is a significant milestone for Monitoreal as it expands its reach and introduces its cutting-edge products to more households and businesses in Belgium. Distribution partnership Under the terms of the partnership, Redimport will serve as Monitoreal's added value distributo...

The KC Pet Project, a 501c3, nonprofit charitable organisation in Kansas City, MO, now has clear communications inside and outside of its facilities for its team that cares for 15,000 animals per year. Zenitel Americas, in conjunction with Convergint–a global provider in service-based systems integration–recently installed intercoms and IP speakers at the KC Pet Project facilities as part of Convergint’s 2023 Convergint Social Responsibility Day. Convergint’s a...

Global technology provider Arrow Electronics announced an expanded distribution agreement with a global cybersecurity company and extended detection and response (XDR) provider Trellix. Arrow will distribute the full suite of Trellix products in 17 EMEA countries. Trellix Trellix was established in 2022 following the acquisition by Trellix’s parent company of the McAfee and FireEye enterprise businesses. Trellix has combined the endpoint, cloud, collaboration, data and user, applic...

The BSIA’s flagship event, the British Security Awards, returned to the live stage to recognise security officers and businesses working to keep people, property and places professionally protected during the last 18 months. British Security Awards In its 26th year, held in 2023 at the sold-out Grand Connaught Rooms, the industry celebrated security excellence with 18 awards presented to security officers and businesses in front of clients and leading industry stakeholders. The show als...

The manufacturer of IP video door intercom systems has successfully added even more technology to the most compact series and is bringing the new products, D1101KV and D1102KV, to the market. DoorBird is known worldwide as a manufacturer of smart technology and exclusive design. The IP video door intercom systems stand out due to their high quality paired with a unique design.  D11x series DoorBird has successfully added even more technology to the most compact series: there is an option...

Ajax Systems, the manufacturer of professional security systems in Europe, held a series of offline events called Ajax Business Day. The exclusive presentations were hosted for the security industry providers in DACH, Italy and France regions. With a focus on empowering participants to scale up their businesses, Ajax Systems successfully gathered over 450 professionals totally. The events featured a lineup of Ajax experts, including the company’s CEO, Aleksandr Konotopskyi, who shared val...

Sumsub, the global verification platform providing customisable KYC, KYB, transaction monitoring, and AML solutions for the whole customer journey, announces the launch of its enhanced deepfakes detection technology into Sumsub’s liveness and deepfake detection solution. According to Sumsub’s reports, the number of deepfakes detected in Q1 2023 was 10% greater than all of 2022 combined. Responding to this growing threat of identity fraud, the company made major updates to its in-hou...

Iris ID, the pioneer in iris recognition technology for 25 years, continues to experience outstanding success in establishing partnerships with numerous Fortune 100 companies. Leveraging its cutting-edge iris recognition technology, Iris ID has emerged as the preferred choice for enhancing security measures using the highest form of biometric identity authentication and verification to best safeguard the integrity of critical operations at pioneering organisations. Author's quote  "We ar...

HID, a pioneer in trusted identity solutions, has achieved SOC 2 Type 2 certification for its HID Origo Mobile Identities solution, demonstrating the company’s ability to maintain a highly secure, cloud-based physical access environment. HID Origo Mobile Identities is a cloud-based platform that enables technology partners to build integrated access control solutions. The platform offers a scalable, secure infrastructure, including seamless and consistent service, that improves how acces...

Hanwha Vision America has completed the integration of its Wisenet WAVE video management system with AMAG Technology's Symmetry Access Control software, delivering greater system choice and flexibility for customers, especially in AMAG’s key markets including data centres, finance, banking, commercial, healthcare, and education. The new AMAG Integration Plugin for Wisenet WAVE VMS seamlessly allows the assignment of video cameras registered within Wisenet WAVE VMS to mapped resources with...

Permiso, a Palo Alto-based cloud detection and response startup that finds evil in cloud environments, has released the findings of its 2023 Cloud Detection and Response Survey that reveals an alarming paradox among cloud security professionals. While many respondents admitted to leveraging high-risk practices and behaviours in their cloud environments, they remain confident that their security tools and processes will protect their organisations against well-orchestrated attacks. That hi...

STM Group Ltd is proud to announce that it has been awarded a prestigious contract to provide security services for the British Library’s St Pancras site in London, commencing on July 1st, 2023. This partnership exemplifies the company’s commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the nation's heritage sites. The British Library is the United Kingdom’s national library, one of the six legal deposit libraries in the UK and Ireland, renowned for housing collections of printed an...

Morse Watchmans, the pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is featuring several of its latest key control and management solutions at the 2023 Northwest Indian Gaming Conference & Expo, June 19-21 at the Little Creek Casino Resort in Shelton, WA. Morse Watchman’s award-winning KeyWatcher® Touch system will be on display alongside a suite of additional products at booth #318. Cutting-edge key control solutions “We are thrilled to showcase our cutting-edge key...

ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) closed out the inaugural Security LeadHER conference by celebrating a successful and groundbreaking first event held June 12-13 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. 2023 Security LeadHER The event was dedicated to advancing, connecting, and empowering women in the security profession. Approximately 300 current and future “LeadHERs” and attendees of all backgrounds and genders gathered for Security LeadHER 2023. The 2023 Secur...

As vehicle crime continues to be a growing concern, security specialist Mul-T-Lock is offering new solutions, specifically designed to address the alarming rise in thefts and break-ins and offer enhanced security and peace of mind. There was a 24.9% year-on-year increase in the number of vehicles stolen across England and Wales, according to new data published by the Office of National Statistics. Survey findings Analysis shows that there were 130,389 vehicles stolen last year, compared...

Pimloc, an AI video privacy and analytics company announces the launch of new audio redaction capabilities to its Secure Redact SaaS platform. Major shift The new feature, which is available through Pimloc’s integration with Medialogix, a specialist provider of Digital Evidence Management Systems (DEMS) to a large number of police forces in the UK enables users to selectively anonymise audio in video evidence to comply with data protection regulation when shared in court, with the public...

Finnish high-technology company Insta and Lockheed Martin Corporation have signed a cooperation agreement for developing next-generation security and gateway solutions. This is the first agreement under indirect industrial cooperation in the Finland acquisition of the 5th Generation F-35. During the project, Insta and Lockheed Martin will develop together a Cross Domain Solution, a bi-directional next-generation network security & gateway solution for demanding military use that enables coo...

LifeSafety Power, a pioneer in intelligent networking power solutions for access control, physical security, and loT applications, has promoted longtime team member Keith Kober to Senior Director of Sales. Work experience  Most recently Director of Sales, Western U.S. and Canada, Kober has been with LifeSafety Power for more than 11 years. He started his career as Regional Sales Director, where he brought some 30+ years of selling, designing, and implementing security management solutions...