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Coalition, the world's first Active Insurance provider designed to prevent digital risk before it strikes, announces it will enter the excess cyber insurance market in the United Kingdom to help protect businesses with enhanced coverage. By adding additional capacity to the market in this way, Coalition will help more businesses get the coverage they need to protect themselves from digital risks. Coalition will extend its reach to provide full-follow form coverage and protection of up to &poun...

Sielox, an established industry pioneer in layered access control solutions, will be debuting several new product and business initiatives alongside their range of layered physical security solutions at ISC West 2023 in Las Vegas, NV. Visitors to Sielox booth #12109 will be amongst the first to discover an exclusive partnership poised to bring an extreme level of integrated system control and management to the physical security and building management markets. New integrated solution ISC West...

Vector Flow is setting new benchmarks in physical identity and access management (PIAM), threat intelligence and security intelligence with modern AI data-driven solutions that automate multiple access provisioning and management disciplines one a single platform. Vector Flow’s next generation PIAM automation provides insights and actionable intelligence with 100% accurate and reliable data by autonomously managing every identity over their entire lifecycle across large enterprise operat...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched Connect Box, an open and easy-to-use IoT solution designed to manage small to medium-sized buildings. User-friendly approach The latest addition to the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, Connect Box is a user-friendly approach for monitoring building performance, with the potential to optimise energy efficiency by up to 30 percent and to substantially improve indoor air quality in small to medium-sized buildings such as schools, retail shops, apartments o...

Convergint, a global pioneer in service-based systems integration announced the results of its first annual Voice of the Customer Benchmarking Survey, which revealed that the role of physical security professionals has grown increasingly complex requiring intensive IT skills in areas like cybersecurity and cloud computing. Importance of physical and electronic security The survey found that 72% of physical security professionals anticipate that their roles within their organisations will chang...

To meet the construction industry's demand for time-saving digital innovations, wireless solutions provider Ramtech has revealed the latest round of updates for its REACT cloud-based site protection platform. Audio recording feature In an ongoing commitment to research and development and improving its wireless safety and detection solutions, Ramtech has introduced a new audio recording feature on its REACT platform, which allows users to quickly raise an alert verbally and share details on an...

Pimloc, an AI video privacy and analytics company, announces the launch of its CloudConnect feature to address the growing need for advanced redaction solutions in the enterprise video capture and analysis market.  The feature enables enterprises and partners that are using the Secure Redact APIs and SaaS product to connect their private cloud storage solutions directly to the service for automated bulk upload, video anonymisation and download of large-scale image and video files for compl...

The three highlights of the exhibition include the launch of the 1.8-inch AMD Ryzen™ high-performance industrial motherboard, Intel’s newest Raptor Lake-S and Alder Lake series processors, and the industrial motherboard with the Qualcomm® high-performance QRB5165 processor. Edge computing applications DFI’s booth at Embedded World will focus on smart cities, smart factories, Industrial Pi, industrial motherboards, and rugged products as its key edge computing applications...

Police and local authorities in Lower Saxony, represented by ZPD, have commissioned Frequentis to supply its multimedia communication solution 3020 LifeX. The implementation of this system across eight control centres, one alternate control centre, and one test system will take place in three phases. The project will establish a state-wide standard for the control centre communication system within an IP-based system environment in Lower Saxony. Modernisation of the control centre "Throughout...

Logpoint announced the launch of AgentX, an endpoint agent for Windows, Linux, MacOS, and Cloud deployments. AgentX accelerates threat detection and investigation on endpoints and ensures fast response capabilities. In addition to gathering telemetry, AgentX adds interrogation, compliance checks, and vulnerability management capabilities to Logpoint’s security operations platform, converging SIEM, SOAR, and UEBA technologies, to improve overall security posture significantly. Accele...

Ahead of its attendance at the Security & Policing event, global security manufacturer, Gallagher has warned that the cyber threat is more real than ever before for critical national infrastructure and that the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure’s (CPNI) work around the Cyber Assurance for Physical Security Systems (CAPSS) 2021 standard is crucial for manufacturers and the security industry to get behind. CAPSS 2021 standard Gallagher is the only access control secu...

People are living longer, and most of them want to do that living in the comfort of their own homes. This growing and growing older trend means that opportunities for sales of smart locks and other connected devices are also on the rise. Aging in the United States According to the Population Reference Bureau study on “Aging in the United States,”  “the number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to nearly double from 52 million in 2018 to 95 million by 2060.&rdquo...

Smiths Detection, a global pioneer in threat detection and security screening announces a collaboration with GRASP Innovations, a solutions provider for aviation security optimisation to allow the integration of GRASPs sensor technology into Smiths Detection’s security checkpoints. Improved passenger experience The collaboration is part of Smiths Detection’s Ada Initiative which seeks to enable hardware, software, and algorithms from different product suppliers to be plugged togeth...

For users of Teledyne FLIR fixed thermal camera solutions such as the FLIR A38/A68, the GEVA 400 iNspect package offered by Teledyne DALSA is a simple and affordable solution. It is pre-loaded with iNspect software (with 16-bit camera support) that connects to GigE-based FLIR thermal camera platforms including the FLIR A70, FLIR A400/A700, and FLIR A38/A68. This package is customisable for various thermal imaging-based machine vision applications and can be used for a wide range of manufacturi...

Alcatraz AI, a global pioneer in autonomous access control solutions announced it will unveil the latest advancements in frictionless, secure, private access control at ISC West 2023 in booth #30075, including new web-based Mobile Enrollment and Privacy Consent Management features of the Rock™. ISC West will be held March 28-31, 2023 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. Mobile Enrollment functionality Alcatraz AI will provide demonstrations of the Rock and its newly-launched web...

Hakimo, a technology company dedicated to modernising physical security through its artificial intelligence (AI) software announced the expansion of its suite of physical security monitoring offerings with its AI-powered remote guarding solution. The Hakimo remote guarding solution uses AI to monitor cameras and enables communication through speakers to deter unwanted visitors, offering more effective, lower-cost security than an on-site guard. Hakimo remote guarding solution  Increased...

84% of UK technologists admit that the rush to rapidly innovate and respond to the changing needs of customers and users has come at the expense of robust application security during software development, according to new Cisco AppDynamics research, “The shift to a security approach for the full application stack.” Research findings The research reveals that 83% of technologists working with the UK report that their organisation has experienced an expansion in its attack surfaces o...

Secure network transformation specialists Xalient announced it is accelerating its international growth strategy by naming IT industry veteran Simon Church as its new chair.  Simon Church Simon brings over 30 years of global experience in the IT industry, the last 20 years specialising in cyber security services and solutions, most recently serving as CEO at Maxive Cyber Security, which was recently acquired by Thales, the French aerospace, defence, infrastructure, and security company....

Corps Monitoring, a division of certified Social Enterprise, Corps Security, has partnered with a provider of home and business security systems, Texecom Monitor to provide clients with a one-stop solution for signaling.  Texecom Monitor  Texecom Monitor offers signalling to leading Alarm Receiving Centres and is part of Texecom’s suite of digital solutions specifically designed to help professional installers grow and optimise their business. Digital integration with the Cor...

Key figures from the cyber security industry will gather to address the Parliament to discuss the UK’s readiness to defend itself against the growing threat posed by ransomware. Cyber – The Next Threat The event, entitled Cyber – The Next Threat is organised by the Parliament Street think tank and chaired by former Business Minister - Dean Russell MP and will take place on 13th March 2023.  The expert panel includes cyber security veteran Nicko van Someren, CTO, of Abso...

Delinea, a provider of privileged access management (PAM) solutions for seamless security announced the close of its fiscal year, delivering annual recurring revenue (ARR) growth of over 25% year-over-year while growing recurring revenue to 85% of total revenue.  The company added over 1,300 new customers during 2022 as it extended PAM to provide authorisation for all identities across the modern, hybrid enterprise. New identity and name  A notable highlight of the year was rebrandi...

Beyond Identity, the provider of passwordless, phishing-resistant MFA, reported it has tripled its annual revenue in 2022. Further growth was demonstrated by workforce milestones, industry relationships, and FIDO2 certification. “The results we have attained during 2022 has been an incredible validation of our mission to transform how corporations approach cybersecurity, improve authentication, and dramatically reduce risk,” said Thomas Jermoluk, CEO and Co-Founder of Beyond Identi...

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher has been awarded the Outstanding Security Equipment Manufacturer accolade at the 2023 Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs).  The Outstanding Security Equipment Manufacturer award category was created to recognise outstanding performance in manufacturing a leading-edge security product (or products), which has produced clear beneficial results for customers.  Value-driven solutions On winning the award, Gallagher’s Regional Gen...

Cyolo, provider of the fastest and most secure zero-trust access solution for enterprise IT and OT announced the next generation of its partner programme aimed at maximising an organisation’s cybersecurity potential for securing their applications and sensitive systems. Programme agenda The newly redesigned programme will provide partners with a high-profit margin through a simplified reseller structure and richer tools, including access to MSSP (managed security service provider) produc...

Cohesity, a pioneer in data security and management announced that it has been named a pioneer in the Omdia Universe: Protecting and Recovering Data in the Cloud Era, 2022–23 report. Omdia, a global technology research pioneer, positioned Cohesity as a solution provider for its latest Omdia Universe for Data Protection and Backup in the Cloud report. Modernised data protection approach Cohesity is recognised for its modernised data protection approach and strong capabilities in core bac...

Event organisers must act now to ensure they meet essential security requirements to protect the public, a White Paper published has warned. ‘Time to Act Now: Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) and the responsibilities facing event organisers’ urges organisers of events, large and small, to proactively review their security procedures now before imminent changes to the law come into force. Seeking expert advice It highlights that while the introduction of Protect Duty, also known...

ACRE, a global pioneer providing state-of-the-art security systems, has completed its acquisition of the PremiSys software and hardware portfolio and assets. The security market continues to provide opportunities for ACRE to drive consolidation and acquire technologies that broaden its portfolio and serve the expanding needs of its customer base. Door access management PremiSys’ technologies enable organisations to self-manage door access and view integrated video and lockdown facilitie...

For those who are in charge of the organisation’s network infrastructure, they need to know that keeping tabs on the health of the network can be a draining and a 24/7 job. Round-the-clock visibility into the network is paramount, and supporting a growing environment demands ever-improving sophistication, intelligence, and awareness. At Cisco Meraki, they are continuously striving to set the standard for real-time network performance visibility with their AI-powered intelligence dashboard...

IDEMIA has announced that its facial recognition algorithm - 1:N came top among 114 tested systems in NIST’s latest FRVT1. FRVT test results are acknowledged to be the gold standard of the global security industry. The results reconfirm the company’s ongoing 40-plus year history as an industry major in biometrics and illustrate its place as the leader in biometric technology and innovation. IDEMIA achieves the best accuracy score for facial recognition The test results reported fa...

PACOM, the provider of access control and security management solutions, will welcome visitors to ISC West to view its next-generation, cutting-edge cloud-based platform. The company can be found at Booth 22075 between March 29th-31st at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, where its team of technical experts will be on hand to show visitors how this next-generation software solution offers the flexibility, scalability, affordability, and functionality demanded by organisations. User-friendly and c...