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Blackline Safety Corp, a pioneer in connected safety technology, has announced that it has secured a $3.9 million contract renewal with one of the largest utility companies in the U.S. Headquartered in the Midwest and serving more than four million customers, the company became a Blackline customer in late 2021. The renewal adds two more years of monitoring by Blackline’s Safety Operations Center (SOC), as well as push-to-talk services for the utility company’s 2,200 G7 devices. The...

Allied Universal®, the security and facility services provider, announces that Carmen Randall, Vice President of Training and Development for North America, has earned the 2024 OnCon Icon ‘Top 100 Learning & Development Professional’ award. The OnCon Icon Awards are voted on by peers and presented to individuals based on accomplishments at their companies and within the talent acquisition community. Voters chose recipients who demonstrate a successful mix of achievements and...

SARGENT, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand known for innovative door lock and hardware solutions, is excited to announce the latest evolution of its 10X Line bored locks now featuring visual status indicators. Designed to provide clear, instantaneous confirmation of a door's locked or unlocked status, these highly visible status indicators enhance users’ security and safety across a wide range of applications. New dimension of interaction "Our new SARGENT 10X Line bored locks with visual status...

TeamViewer, a renowned global provider of remote connectivity and workplace digitalisation solutions, announced the integration of its technology into Sony BRAVIA Professional Displays. This strategic implementation is designed to improve the maintenance and incident response capabilities of managed commercial displays used in complex environments, such as restaurants, shopping malls, and airports. As a result, TeamViewer and Sony customers can improve efficiency and increase sustainability in...

Microsoft 365 is a cloud-based productivity suite with over a million enterprise users worldwide. As a widely adopted system, this set of applications is a top target for cyberattackers. Since its security setup requires proper configuration to be effective, M365 protection is often a concern for businesses and a time-consuming task for MSPs. If users want robust security monitoring within their clients’ environment, their Microsoft 365 best practices shows how to prevent and address pote...

XOi, a pioneering provider of technician-focused technology solutions for commercial and residential field service companies, announces the launch of Premium Insights and XOi Advisor; tools that leverage XOi’s industry-pioneering catalogue of jobsite data, providing field service FSPs, Distributors, and OEMs with insights on how to maximise asset knowledge and performance throughout the equipment lifecycle. The new tools utilise artificial intelligence and the deepest data set in the HVAC...

Colt Technology Services, the digital infrastructure company, published its third Sustainability Report. The report tracks progress for Colt Group-comprising Colt Technology Services and Colt Data Centre Services-against targets set for the 12 months ending 31st December 2023 in the areas of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), and against longer-term targets to net zero. The past 12 months have seen Colt launch an ambitious new ESG strategy; secure the highest EcoVadis ra...

Following the delivery of the first batch in 2023, solution specialist HENSOLDT is equipping the German Armed Forces with 90 additional Spotter 42. The enhanced Spotter complements HENSOLDT's Spotter 60, which is already in use in the troops, and replaces a predecessor model. Spotter 42 Compared to the Spotter 60, the magnification range of the Spotter 42 starts at six times instead of twenty times. The Spotter 42 is therefore optimised for use with night vision and thermal imaging attachment...

Regensburg-based video technology manufacturer Dallmeier electronic announces that the company has received ISO 27001 certification for its Information Security Management System (ISMS). The international standard for information security management ensures that companies meet the highest standards of data protection and data security. ISO 27001 certification As IoT components, surveillance cameras, software, and recording systems are just as vulnerable as other IT systems. In the context of...

Axis Communications, a pioneer in network video, is proudly celebrating four decades of innovation and excellence in the video surveillance industry as it affirms a rigid commitment to the environment and meeting its ambitious sustainability targets. As it marks its 40th milestone, it has announced the publication of the Axis Sustainability Report 2023 and confirmed its ongoing commitment to reduce the impact of its operations and its value chain on the environment with validation by the Scienc...

Hikvision hosted the LED Displays Launch Event 2024, showcasing significant upgrades in R&D and product lineup. This spectacular event impressed the global audience with the coordinated operations of dual manufacturing bases, the debut of its 5th generation LED cabinets, as well as the launch of diverse LED products for outdoor displays, creative displays, modules, and controllers. Foundation of success Widely known for its video security solutions, Hikvision ventured into...

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued the following statement on the Biden-Harris Administration’s actions to keep American families together and to streamline a pathway for Dreamers to access waivers relating to high-skilled labour visas for which they are qualified: “Today, the Department of Homeland Security is taking action to keep American families together and end the fear and uncertainty these families face when one spouse is a United States citizen and...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance announced that Dean Drako, Eagle Eye Networks Founder and CEO, won the Ernst & Young (EY) Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Gulf South Award. Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world’s most prestigious business awards program for unstoppable entrepreneurs and pioneers of high-growth companies.  Video surveillance Under Drako’s leadership, Eagle Eye Networks has revolutionised the video surveillance industry,...

Israeli startup company Revealense has unveiled a groundbreaking AI-based technology platform called Illuminator, designed to identify the behvaioural DNA of individuals using video analysis. The system has the potential to transform decision-making processes for managers, investigators, psychologists, and researchers by providing high-quality bias-free, and precise insights, with accuracy rates of up to 92%.  Human behvaiour analysis The technology is a significant advancement in the an...

Next DLP (Next), a pioneer in insider risk and data protection announced the launch of Secure Data Flow, a groundbreaking capability within the Reveal Platform that uses the "What, Where, Who and How" of data’s origin, movements and modifications to provide unparalleled protection. Revolutionising data protection In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, legacy data protection technologies are falling short. They rely heavily on pattern matching, regular expressions, keywords, user-applie...

Eviden, the Atos Group business pioneering in digital, cloud, big data, and security, announces that the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA), via the Defence Digital Agency (AND), has entrusted it with developing and deploying SICS ALAT. This system onboard the ALAT (French Army Light Aviation) aircraft is part of the French army's ramp-up of its collaborative combat capabilities. This new information system will replace the existing systems by 2026. SICS ALAT SICS ALAT enables ALAT...

Global IT services provider Claranet Benelux has entered into a new agreement with secure digital communication specialist Zivver. This collaboration offers companies and institutions in the Benelux region an easy way to prevent data leaks, communicate securely via email and meet the strict security requirements of NIS2 and DORA, among others.  Claranet Benelux is a pioneering IT service provider that focuses on providing digital workplaces, security, networks and solutions...

Codelocks NetCode® Technology is celebrating its 10th anniversary. This innovative solution to the age-old problem of allowing the right access to the right people at the right time has been at the forefront of access control for over a decade. Functionality and versatility Ever since it launched in 2014, Codelocks NetCode® Technology has grown rapidly in both functionality and versatility. It has a global reputation for adding control and convenience to many access control application...

RecFaces, a provider of advanced facial biometric software, is excited to announce its upcoming India business trip from June 17 to June 28, 2024, for exclusive, face-to-face meetings and is inviting all interested distributors, partners, and end users. Their experts will be available in Mumbai (June 24-25), Bangalore (June 26), Hyderabad (June 27), and Delhi (June 17,18, 28). This strategic trip aims to foster deeper collaborations and offer personalised insights into the revolutionary capabil...

Drata, the continuous security and compliance automation platform, debuted the first look of a new capability to streamline and expedite security questionnaires at the company’s annual user conference, Drataverse. Drata AI Questionnaire Automation was showcased live to over 600 governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), IT, and cybersecurity professionals. AI Questionnaire Automation During sales cycles, organisations of all sizes often spend countless hours manually crafting replies to hu...

SailPoint Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in unified identity security for enterprises, launches innovative AI-powered application onboarding capability. This new capability will be seamlessly integrated into SailPoint Identity Security Cloud and will simplify the process of integrating critical business applications. By automating the onboarding process, SailPoint will simultaneously deliver faster time to value, critical security of business applications, and improve the user experience. Ident...

SailPoint Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in unified identity security for enterprises, unveiled a series of new features and capabilities in its Data Access Security and Non-Employee Risk Management offerings within SailPoint Identity Security Cloud. Updates to these add-on capabilities offer customers increased visibility and security across all varieties of identity types and their access to critical data, enabling a strong enterprise-class identity security programme. Data Access Security D...

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security has added another manufacturing accolade to its list, taking home the award for Security Manufacturer of the Year at the 2024 Fire & Security Matters Awards held in Coventry.  Manufacturer of the Year The Manufacturer of the Year award recognises a manufacturer of security systems that have gone above and beyond in its commitment to innovation and/or its systems meet the highest standards.  This recent award win follows a string o...

Barco, a pioneer in control room solutions, is showcasing its updated portfolio designed for the control rooms market at InfoComm 2024 (Las Vegas, NV, 12-14 June). With new flagship products in control room software, as well as its LED video walls and LCD video walls, the company sets new standards for the market. To optimally bring these products to market, Barco announces partnerships with WESCO, the major US distributor of professional electronics, and the French distributor IP-Partner...

The largest health board in Wales has chosen video wall technology supplied by Ultimate Visual Solutions (UVS) for the heart of its new Security and Network Operations Centre. BCUHB The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) has its headquarters in Gwynedd and covers the regions of Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, and Wrexham. It provides a range of primary, secondary, community, and mental health services to a population of about 700,000 people. SNOC As part of...

Acronis, a pioneer in cybersecurity and data protection, is pleased to introduce Acronis XDR the newest addition to the company’s security solution portfolio. Easy to deploy, manage, and maintain, Acronis XDR expands on the current endpoint detection and response (EDR) offering and delivers complete natively integrated, highly efficient cybersecurity with data protection, endpoint management, and automated recovery specifically built for managed service providers (MSPs). Acronis XDR Cyb...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions announced the appointment of Jason de Souza as the new Managing Director for Latin America & the Caribbean (LATCAR). Jason de Souza With over 25 years of experience in the IT and security sectors, de Souza brings a proven track record of delivering results, growing revenue, and building long-term relationships with customers, partners, and stakeholders across the diverse...

Suprema, a global pioneer of AI-based security solutions, has acquired the international standard cloud security system certification ‘CSA STAR (Security, Trust, Assurance, Risk) Level 2’ issued by the CSA (Cloud Security Alliance), and renewed both the ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security Management System) and ISO/IEC 27701 (Privacy Information Management System) certifications. First, the ‘CSA STAR’ certification, issued by the CSA, a global organisation dedicated to d...

In an emerging trend, cybercriminals have moved to automation to deploy ransomware at scale. As these automated ransomware extortion tactics continue to evolve, MSPs must adapt their strategies and response mechanisms to effectively mitigate these threats and protect their clients from ransom demands.  Let’s explore how this automated threat vector works and the top actionable strategies that MSPs can implement to ensure the resilience of their client’s businesses. H...

Kaseya, the global provider of AI-powered cybersecurity and IT management software kicked off its Kaseya DattoCon Europe event at the Convention Centre in Dublin, Ireland. Kaseya DattoCon Europe The event welcomes 1,800+ industry pioneers from around the EMEA region and includes three days of sessions, training, and networking parties. Attendees will learn about Kaseya’s solutions including the recently launched Kaseya 365 and how they can best utilise their products to maximise efficie...