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OSI Systems, Inc. announced that its Security division was awarded a contract from an international airport for approximately $42 million to provide a range of checkpoint and hold baggage screening solutions. Maintenance, service, and support Among the systems to be included are the RTT® 110 (Real Time Tomography) explosive detection system for screening hold baggage, Orion® 920CT (Computed Tomography) checkpoint screening system integrated with Rapiscan TRS™ (Tray Return System)...

Logpoint is announcing that Mikkel Drucker has been appointed new Chief Executive Officer at Logpoint. The nomination of Drucker marks the next stage in Logpoint’s journey to becoming a European cybersecurity powerhouse, providing regional access to outcome-driven security operations and compliance technologies. Drucker is an international technology executive with a strong focus on commercial excellence and a proven track record of successfully scaling SaaS and scale-up companies an...

Over one-third (35 percent) of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) admit to ignoring the National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC’s) cybersecurity guidance. This finding and others were revealed in a new survey and report from Absolute Security, a global pioneer in enterprise cyber resilience. Cyber Resilience Report 2024 This finding was despite 48 percent of respondents revealing that their organisation was hit by a ransomware attack over the past year. The NCSC has issued...

Global AI Industry Ecosystem Association, Deep Knowledge Group, in collaboration with Tom Giffard, a distinguished member of the Welsh Parliament, has launched the AI in Wales platform and report, offering a unique overview of the developing AI industry including profiles, mindmaps, and databases of 50 companies, 40 investors, and 5 hubs.  This initiative aims to highlight Wales' unique contributions to the field of AI and position the country as a frontrunner in technological innovation a...

Cloudbrink, the personal SASE provider, has named Graphene Networks as a distribution partner for North America. North Carolina-based Graphene Networks, a specialist in managed WAN edge services, will supply the Cloudbrink service to technology service distributors (TSDs) as a VPN replacement and high-performance alternative to ZTNA. Traditional SD-WAN solutions Cloudbrink provides fast, secure access to SaaS, cloud, and on-prem applications. Graphene sells managed network services and suppor...

This autofocus camera is tiny, but not to be underestimated: The uEye XS from IDS Imaging Development Systems weighs just 12 grams and fits into almost any application with its size of just 26.4 x 23 x 21.7 mm. Thanks to its autofocus and 5 MP CMOS sensor, it delivers consistently sharp images and videos from a distance of just 10 cm – for example in hand-held scanners, on robotic arms, or in passport photo machines. The uEye XS starter set is ideal for testing the camera. In addition to...

AtlasIED, a recognised pioneer in the commercial audio, voice evac, and security industries, announces the appointment of Charlie Kowalczyk as Director of Support Services. Kowalczyk steps into the role, currently held by Dick Snider, General Manager of Support Services, who is retiring on June 1.  Dick Snider has spent 16 years pioneering AtlasIED’s Platinum Assurance Plan and adding value with preventive maintenance, service, and extended warranty programs for the company's complex...

Colt Technology Services (Colt), the digital infrastructure company, announced an expansion to its Colt Intelligent Communications (CIC) Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) with availability in seven further European countries. The additional countries–Czech Republic, Finland, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Romania and Slovakia – mean businesses can now benefit from the quality, security and flexibility delivered by Colt’s suite of fully compliant cloud voice services in 2...

March Networks is heading the transformation of enterprise video to the cloud with innovative technology that is scalable for businesses of all sizes. Transitioning to a cloud-based solution can help better manage, store, and share video, improve operations, and drive profitability.  New Cloud Suite Video Series Cloud Management: Command Enterprise Cloud provides centralised management of the video. The software allows users to customise, automate, update, and manage access to vi...

BSRIA, the research and information membership body for the built environment, has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer, Lisa Ashworth, who is tasked with furthering BSRIA's impressive growth ambitions. Lisa Ashworth Ashworth joins BSRIA with a wealth of experience in pioneering technology-based data and information businesses. With an illustrious career marked by her tenure at organisations such as the Financial Times, PR Newswire, Frost and Sullivan, and Reevoo/Feefo, Ashworth brings a su...

Digitalisation is reshaping the way individuals live and work. Buildings should be at the centre of this change, streamlining daily interactions with homes, offices, and other workplaces, moving into and around them seamlessly. Everyone who uses a site also needs confidence in its security and safety, not just its efficiency and usability.  Connected digital access In addition, connected digital access is a fundamental block in constructing more intelligent buildings. As analysts Omdia...

Hikvision has published its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, disclosing its ESG practices and performance for the sixth consecutive year. The report offers a comprehensive look at Hikvision’s focus on sustainability and its ESG priorities and actions, reaffirming the company’s commitment to fulfilling corporate social responsibility with innovative and sustainable technologies. “Practicing the ethos of ‘Tech for Good’, adhering to ‘prag...

Logpoint has been named a Niche Player in the 2024 Magic Quadrant for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) by Gartner, the independent industry analyst firm. Logpoint has been recognised in every Magic Quadrant for SIEM since 2018. Logpoint offers a Converged SIEM solution that comes with native Security Orchestration, Automation & Response (SOAR). The solution offers Threat Detection, Investigation & Response (TDIR) and compliance use cases, helping organisations increase...

The California Alarm Association (CAA) is proud to announce that Lilianne G. Chaumont has been awarded the prestigious Mark Schubert Memorial Award for her outstanding dedication and contributions to the electronic security and life safety industries. The award ceremony took place on Friday, May 17, 2024, recognising Lilianne's tireless efforts and commitment to the industry. Involvement with the CAA Program Lilianne G. Chaumont, President of Chaumont Law Inc., has been a pillar of the elect...

DataTracks, a globally renowned provider of regulatory reporting solutions, has recently introduced the availability of the UKSEF Multi-Target Document tagging method through its DataTracks Rainbow™ software. Unified iXBRL output The Multi Target Document feature allows companies to tag their annual reports using both the UK Single Electronic Format (UKSEF) and Financial Reporting Council (FRC) taxonomies and generate a unified iXBRL output. This makes it easy to file a single, fully ta...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, announced Ardon Anderson’s appointment as Vice President of EMEA. This appointment comes as Verkada is seeing strong sales and partner growth across the region. Maintaining growth trajectory “We are seeing incredible growth across Europe. Today we have employees across London, Paris, and Amsterdam who are working with nearly 650 channel partners to help more than 1,000 organisations across the region protect their peopl...

The Keynetics-supplied SentriGuard electronic key safe, previously certified to LPS 1175 C1 and already unsurpassed in terms of security by any other supplier on the market, has strengthened its position through the achievement of an LPS 1175 C3 rating. C3 level security rating This phenomenal result was achieved by continuous product development and recurring testing, which resulted in the use of a shroud (a customised steel key safe ‘armour’) and specified fixings to guarantee th...

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that 16 major international companies have committed to new voluntary international AI standards established at the Bletchley Park summit. These standards aim to foster transparency, accountability, and research the risk in AI development. Developing AI safety standards Roman Kucera, Chief Technology Officer at Ataccama, commented, “Six months is relatively little time to show significant progress, but the international commitment to maintaini...

Acre security, a global pioneer providing state-of-the-art security systems, announced an initiative as part of its ongoing effort to unify and simplify its product offerings. The rebranding of the SPC intruder detection system to acre Intrusion marks a strategic alignment within the company's streamlined branding framework. This approach also includes acre Access Control and acre Visitor Management solutions, bringing a cohesive identity to the entire portfolio. Identification of acre’s...

As cyber threats continue to evolve, the need for robust authentication solutions in the banking sector becomes increasingly evident. Traditional methods, such as SMS OTP for banking transactions, are susceptible to compromise, posing security risks and operational challenges. Recognising these issues, HID is proud to announce its integration with Q2’s Digital Banking Platform, via the Q2 Partner Accelerator Program. Q2 Holdings, Inc. is a pioneering provider of digital transformation sol...

Infosecurity Europe, the most influential information security event running at ExCeL London from 4-6 June 2024 announced further findings from its 2024 Cybersecurity Trends, Obstacles, and Opportunities report highlighting that ransomware and AI-generated attacks are weighing heavily on cybersecurity pioneers’ minds, with almost 40% of those surveyed stating these issues were accelerating investment into cyber defences.  This emphasises the urgency for organisations t...

Smart Axiata, the mobile network operator in Cambodia, has announced the successful launch of the Next Generation Signalling Firewall (NGSF) and Intrusion Detection System (IDS) in collaboration with SecurityGen, a global telecom cybersecurity firm. These cutting-edge systems mark a significant milestone in Smart’s ongoing efforts to safeguard its network infrastructure and protect customer data. NGSF The NGSF is not just a defence mechanism; it serves as a bastion of network security,...

Axis Communications celebrated the grand opening of its latest Axis Experience Centre (AEC) in Frisco, Texas on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. The new Dallas-area facility replaces the original Irving AEC location with a larger, state-of-the-art facility built to accommodate the need for a greater Axis presence in North Texas and to better serve customers as the Axis product portfolio expands and its partner ecosystem grows. The space also offers additional meeting space, with plans to expand staffing...

G2E Asia and the Asian IR Expo are set to return to Macau on June 4-6, 2024 with a lineup of esteemed keynote speakers throughout the week, including:   Day One: Bill Miller, President and CEO of the American Gaming Association | Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of Macao Government Tourism Office  Day Two: Leong Wai Man, President of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government  Day Three: Alejandro H. Tengco, Chairman and Chief Executive Of...

When it comes to cybersecurity, the economy is relying too heavily on defensive measures and neglecting self-assessments using autonomous penetration testing solutions to assess its cyber resilience. This is the criticism of Rainer M. Richter, Head of Europe and Asia at the cybersecurity company Horizon3.ai. He points out that the European Central Bank (ECB) has been conducting stress tests to measure cyber resilience in the financial sector for years. "Companies in all sectors would be well ad...

The evolving digital state of economies is also witnessing an evolution in corresponding threats and risks. And in the new era of digital banking, online fraud has emerged as the most concerning threat to transactions and banking security. Losses in online fraud According to a 2022 report by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), a whooping USD 4.7 trillion is lost to online frauds out of the total global corporate revenue every year. This alarming number is expected to rise man...

EllisDon, a global construction and building services company, announces a new partnership between its Infrastructure Services & Technology (IST) Division and J2 Innovations, a platform provider for smart buildings, smart equipment, and the Internet of Things (IoT).  FIN Framework The collaboration will see EllisDon utilise J2 Innovations’ FIN Framework, a flexible open software framework, enabling original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to create automation and IoT applica...

Award-winning global manufacturer of intelligent access control and security solutions, ICT (Integrated Control Technology), is pleased to announce that its portfolio of unified high-security systems is now available throughout the African continent. Tasked with regional expansion, ICT welcomes Justin Colin to the role of Regional Sales Director. Justin explains, “The scalable and highly customisable ICT Protege ecosystems are well-suited to the dynamic marketplace and the diversifie...

Morse Watchmans, the pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is excited to be showcasing its line of key control and asset management solutions at the 43rd AJA Expo and Conference in Ft. Lauderdale in 2024 at stand 111.   Modern Key Control “Modern Key Control is central to properly securing today’s correctional facilities. Our proven key and asset management solutions are a perfect fit, giving security personnel peace of mind and a forensic audit trail of ke...

TraiCon Events will be hosting Botswana’s premier cybersecurity event titled “Cyber Revolution Summit” scheduled on 9th August 2024 in Gaborone, Botswana. This summit will feature keynote presentations and panel discussions with top security experts from various industries covering a range of topics, including cybersecurity innovations, data privacy & security, risk management, network security, threat detection & intelligence, and vulnerability management. ...