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Qognify, part of Hexagon, a provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, and Johnson Controls Security Products, a unified group of access control, video, location-based security, and intrusion brands present an integration between their products Qognify VMS and Kantech EntraPass. Faster and targeted response The integration of both software products enables users to better understand situations based on the synchronisation of event and video data, allowing a faster and more...

Sentry Enterprises, a cutting-edge company that is transforming what identity means across the physical and digital worlds, announces a partnership with Global Accountability Corp. (GAC), a technology company that specialises in Near-field Communication technology with a patron survey feature set. This partnership will revolutionise Identity Access Management (IAM) and ensure transparency with absolute proof of identity. The partnership between GAC and Sentry Enterprises brings together two inn...

Alex Laurie, SVP of Global Sales Engineering, ForgeRock, said: “As European Lawmakers come a step closer to strengthening the Artificial Intelligence Act, it is important to remember why it is being brought in, and ultimately, that is to protect both businesses and consumers alike."  He adds, “AI remains a tool that warrants a delicate balance with human oversight. Facial recognition helps security organisations and federations to understand and react to potentially disruptive...

The Department of Science, Information and Technology (DSIT) in partnership with Infosecurity Europe, the most influential information security event, has unveiled the shortlist for the UK’s Most Innovative Cyber SME 2023 contest. As part of Infosecurity Europe’s focus on innovation, the competition aims to spotlight micro, small, and medium cybersecurity businesses as they showcase the newest cybersecurity tech and solutions. DSIT competition Fourteen of the UK’s most creat...

For over three decades, Matrix has earned acclaim as a player in the global telecom and security sectors. Its comprehensive range of products for telecom, video surveillance, access control, and time-attendance serves organisations of all sizes with complete communication and security solutions. Technology solutions Driven by its customer-centric approach, Matrix develops top-of-the-line technology solutions using in-house research, design, and development, with nearly 40% of its employees d...

2N, the global market pioneer in internet-enabled intercoms and access control systems, has launched a new access control reader, the 2N® Access Unit 2.0, which supports three access technologies, multi-frequency RFID cards, PIN via a touch keypad, and Bluetooth-based smartphone credentials simultaneously. This offers the flexibility to provide different access control options for different users, depending on their needs or preferences.  Two-factor authentication For example, for e...

Gunnebo, the provider of entrance control solutions, has launched a new future-proof security gate, designed to improve access management and maintain flow in commercial buildings. The stylish SpeedStile FLs MAX, ideal for where space is limited, utilises advanced touchless technology to ensure seamless entry for authorised personnel. With safety and modern flexibility of entry at the core of its design, it offers a range of configurable settings, including access permissions, user privileges,...

PureTech is committed to continuous innovation and customer satisfaction by providing the most comprehensive, easy to integrate, and reliable AI-boosted, geospatial video analytics and sensor fusion software solutions for borders and critical infrastructure. Larry Bowe Jr., CEO, said, “We are pleased to share just some of our progress bringing new capabilities to market in our last few major software releases. This is one of the many reasons why PureTech was named in a recent industry rep...

Dell Technologies advances software-driven innovation across its storage portfolio, driving increased cyber resiliency, energy efficiency and automation to power customers’ multicloud journeys. Dell’s commitment to software development has resulted in more than 2,000 storage portfolio advancements in the past twelve months across every category of the external storage industry. These advances are available at no additional cost to existing customers and are consumable through on-pre...

Aqua Security, the pioneer in cloud native security, announced it added pipeline integrity scanning to prevent software supply chain attacks and assure CI/CD pipeline integrity. Powered by eBPF technology, Aqua’s pipeline integrity scanner detects and blocks suspicious behaviour and malware in real time, preventing code tampering and countering threats in the software build process. This industry-first solution equips organisations to feel confident in their ability to strategically stop...

The impact of cyber attacks on vulnerable populations serviced by non-governmental organisations (NGOs) is often overlooked, but they can affect communities already exposed to poverty, violence, and other threats/risks. WithSecure™ (formerly known as F-Secure Business) is now offering the support of its cyber security professionals to these groups through the CyberPeace Builders programme. The programme, managed by the CyberPeace Institute, connects cyber security professionals with NGOs....

DigiCert, a provider of digital trust and a member of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN), announces a partnership to provide DigiCert ONE, the platform for digital trust, on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Customers will benefit from DigiCert ONE’s fast time to value combined with OCI’s high-performance and security-first architecture for single and multi-cloud deployments. Moving forward, DigiCert and Oracle will collaborate on further integration into the OCI ecosystem to help joint...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announced the first Boson+ thermal camera module with its factory-integrated, high-performance 14 mm to 75 mm continuous zoom (CZ) lens. With seamless optomechanical integration, the new Boson+ CZ 14-75 reduces development and operational risk and costs, all with an industry-first warranty that is not available when using multiple suppliers. The reliable Boson+ CZ 14-75 is ideal for unmanned aerial vehicles, perimeter surveillance, ligh...

Performanta announces the appointment of Simon Hodgkinson, former bp Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), as a Strategic Advisor, to further expand its ability to support clients and drive its vision of Cyber Safety into the market. At bp, Simon Hodgkinson was globally responsible for cybersecurity across information and operations technology, including strategy and architecture, GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance), business information security, security engineering, security operation...

IDEMIA Identity and Security (I&S) North America, the provider of biometrics and secure identity solutions to federal, state, and local government agencies, is pleased to announce they have been awarded a contract by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for the next generation Credential Authentication Technology (CAT). The contract ceiling is $128M with a period of performance over seven years. Credential Authentication Technology (CAT) CAT is utilised by the TSA to ensure ID...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, reports a rising number of domestic universities installing the company’s flagship key control system, KeyWatcher® Touch, to facilitate heightened levels of security and safety on campus. KeyWatcher Touch systems Recently, Morse Watchmans reports new, multi-department deployments of its KeyWatcher Touch systems at Boise State University and Marquette University. Additional higher education facili...

Enveil, the pioneering Privacy Enhancing Technology company protecting Data in Use, and Exovera, a globally-sourced data and technology provider announced a partnership and product integration to expand secure and private data usage for insight extraction. Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) Powered by Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs), the collaboration delivers increased value by allowing customers to securely leverage Exovera’s expansive data holdings, which include specialised,...

Detection Technology, a pioneer in X-ray detector solutions, is broadening its linear detector array (LDA) offering that is based on time delay integration (TDI) technology to enhance in-line battery inspection. The company has launched X-Scan T02 cameras, which come with unique high-resolution, high-speed complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) sensor design and upgraded front- and back-end electronics to maximise the benefits of industrial inspection to its fullest. ”The X-Scan T...

Pedro Bizarro, Chief Science Officer,  Feedzai said, “The UK is at a critical inflection point in the AI space. The CMA’s timely review of the market comes as anti-fraud and anti-money laundering leaders are being pushed to embrace AI responsibly and effectively." Collaborative approach "A one size fits all approach to AI regulation simply won’t work in the UK, and so while a collaborative approach across regulators is sensible, the challenge will be ensuring those regul...

ID scam is on the rise in Africa. According to a survey conducted by FICO, a prominent analytics software company, in 2022, every seventh person experienced an identity fraud incident in South Africa. This factor, along with the growing demand for online services, makes it essential to strengthen the digital identity verification processes within businesses.   Identification and verification Powered by Regula's technology, Contactable’s solution recognises an identity docum...

Autel Robotics opened the inaugural Autel Robotics' Global Partner Summit at Le Meridien Xiaojing Bay in Huizhou, Guangdong, China on April 26th, 2023. Ground-breaking new products were demonstrated to global partners from all around the world, in a spectacular event headed by Autel Robotics Chairman, Frank Lee. Products on display EVO Max Series, Ecosystem, and Autel Mapper The conference featured the launch and first public viewing of the new EVO Max Series and Ecosystem pro...

As hospitals grapple with staff shortages, video software company - Milestone Systems has launched a new remote patient monitoring technology that aims to assist healthcare workers and improve overall patient care. It is estimated that by 2030, there will be a shortfall of 15 million healthcare professionals around the world. Milestone’s data-driven video technology can help hospitals respond to this crisis while continuing to provide high-quality care. XProtect Hospital Assist XProtect...

Identiv, Inc., a global pioneer in digital security and identification in the Internet of Things (IoT), introduces its expanded Velocity Vision Ecosystem, the industry’s most robust, enterprise-level solution delivered by a single solutions provider. The new ecosystem merges the powerful features of Identiv’s Velocity access control and video platforms with best-in-class cloud storage, hyper-converged infrastructure, and analytics into a single point of contact, facilitating integra...

Filled with a bustling, business-focused atmosphere, Secutech 2023 has received wide acclaim for giving fairgoers the inside track on the most meaningful new security trends. The three-day fair attracted 260 exhibitors and over 13,694 visitors (up 122%) across 15,120 sqm of exhibition space. Overseas players were particularly delighted to return for face-to-face business connections and to discover the latest technologies and innovations at the physical fair, as well as at three concurrent...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer - TDSi announces the launch of its new GARDiSVU video management solution, its first hybrid-cloud-based CCTV offering, which is designed to synchronise directly with, and complement its market-pioneering GARDiS ecosystem of integrated access control and security solutions.  The GARDiSVU VMS is another key component in the GARDiS range, which features a hybrid-cloud-based approach to security for flexibility of operations and installation...

The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO), the organisation for security professionals working in higher and further education around the world, has praised its members for ‘outstanding achievements across the year’ as it announced the winners of its Annual Awards 2023. The winners were announced at a Gala Dinner on the final evening of the AUCSO Annual Conference, hosted at the iconic Signet Library in Edinburgh. Awardees Recognised for their exceptional work...

Sharry, a workplace experience platform around digital employee badges, has expanded its Technology Partners network with Paxton, an international designer, and manufacturer of pioneering security and access solutions for a range of buildings. With Paxton's Net2 access control system (ACS), Sharry further expands its library of 20+ running ACS integrations. Easy-to-install and use security solutions Paxton utilises the latest technology to provide powerful, yet easy-to-install...

Following the internal promotion of Adrian White to the role of Chief Operating Officer, Carlisle Support Services appoints a new Managing Director in the South to lead the company’s security and events division. Having previously held Managing Director roles at Ballymore Asset Management & Portico Front of House Services, Simon Pratt joined Carlisle’s family of over 4,750 employees. Simon's experience Simon spent the first part of his career in the international luxury hotel...

Organiser of The Security Event, Nineteen Group has presented President and Executive Director of the Gallagher Group, Sir William Gallagher with an award that recognises his incredible ‘Contribution to the Security Industry’.  Throughout his over 60-year career, Sir William has consistently demonstrated exceptional vision by identifying emerging opportunities within the security industry and leading his team to create highly innovative products that are competitive on a global...

Artificial intelligence can be used to create increasingly realistic and convincing deepfakes, making it more difficult to distinguish between genuine and manipulated content. Fake biometric artefacts like deepfake voice or video are perceived as real threats by 80% of companies, according to Regula’s survey. And businesses in the USA seem to be the most concerned: about 91% of organisations consider it to be a growing threat. The increasing accessibility of AI technology poses a new thr...