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ESCRIBANO Mechanical & Engineering (EM&E), a Spanish company in innovation and technology in the Defence and Security sector, is currently participating in Indo Defence Expo & Forum, the largest defence exhibition in Southeast Asia, which will take place until November 5 in Jakarta and will be visited by the Indonesian Minister of Defence, Prabowo Subianto. There for the first time, an agreement has been achieved for the supply of remote weapon station GUARDIAN 1.5 to the Indonesian...

HelpSystems announced that it had become Fortra™ a name synchronous with security and defence. This evolution reflects the company’s enhanced commitment to helping customers simplify cybersecurity's complexity in an increasingly under-siege business environment. With a stronger line of defence from a single provider, organisations of all kinds can look to Fortra to increase security maturity while reducing the burdens to everyday productivity.   Tackling security challen...

dataFEED OPC Suite Extended is an all-in-one solution for OPC communication and cloud connectivity, providing access to controllers and IoT devices of leading manufacturers. With the new OPC UA Reverse Connect functionality, the suite ensures secure communication between OPC UA components separated by firewalls or DMZs. Secure connection OPC UA Reverse Connect avoids traditional client-server connections where the client establishes the connection to the server. Instead, the server actively c...

With an average of over 1,000 burglaries taking place every day in the UK, it is essential that all properties are correctly equipped with the most reliable and advanced intruder alarms. There are a wide range of alarms available, but wireless intruder alarms offer one of the most effective ways in ensuring the security of a property. Wireless Intruder Alarms Wireless intruder alarms are one of the most efficient ways of securing a property. Due to the alarm acting as a deterrent, government...

Ambient.ai, the computer vision intelligence company transforming physical security announced a partnership with Axis Communications, a provider of solutions improving security and business performance, to seamlessly integrate the Ambient.ai Platform and Axis Network Cameras. The partnership, extending from Axis’ Technology Integration Partner Program, provides advanced threat detection and response solutions to enhance physical security for numerous joint Axis and Ambient.ai customers, i...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Patrick Russell as its new Associate Director of Government Relations and Colby Williams as its new Senior Manager of Government Relations. In these roles, Russell and Williams will join SIA Senior Director of Government Relations Jake Parker in helping the association address a growing number of public policy issues affecting the industry. Russell's experience  Russell comes to SIA with 15 years of experience working in politics and poli...

Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced that it has added scalable, on-demand, high performance simulation capabilities to Siemens Xcelerator as a Service (XaaS) with the launch of Simcenter™ Cloud HPC software. As part of the ongoing collaboration between Siemens and Amazon Web Services (AWS), the new service is hosted on AWS, optimised for Simcenter solver technologies, and managed by Siemens. Siemens and AWS partnership This service can help reduce the costs traditionally a...

3xLOGIC, Inc., a provider of integrated, intelligent security solutions announced a new range of deployment options for users seeking to protect smaller areas in active shooter situations with the new Single Sensor Gunshot Detection solution. Concussive wave technology 3xLOGIC’s Gunshot Detection devices use patented concussive wave technology to detect the moment a gun is fired, and the bullet leaves the chamber. Upon firing, the force of the bullet leaving the chamber creates a concus...

Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announces at CBRNE Convergence the launch of its new MUVE™ R430 drone sensor payload used to remotely detect and identify radiation sources and radiological hazards across a wide range of use scenarios. The MUVE™ R430 is an advanced radiation detector purpose-designed for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to detect, locate, measure, map, and identify radioactive sources from above. Using the same field-proven technology...

Organisations plan to invest in DevSecOps in 2023, and the level of urgency for them to do so has grown. In a recent survey conducted by the Neustar International Security Council (NISC), 93 percent of participating information technology and security professionals reported that DevSecOps would be a significant budgeting priority in 2023, with 55 percent emphasising it would be a very significant priority with their organisation. Factors to consider Additionally, 86 percent of respondents agr...

LYYN AB, a pioneer in real-time image processing for bad visibility conditions, has received an order from a major US Defence Contractor for 100 units of the Eagle product. The order has a six-digit value in USD. Enhancement solution providers The LYYN products are destined for use in national defence and security, and have been tested by the defence contractor and their customer over the course of one year, in different types of degraded visibility conditions. “We are very proud to hav...

As a result of the spread of COVID-19, many airports and airlines have already had to change how they do business. Self-check-in kiosks with biometric technologies, especially facial recognition at security checkpoints, are becoming more common in airports. With these self check-in kiosk machines, airports can offer contactless services, so people can check in for their flights without having to interact to with a human employee. Border control management system The goal of these self-service...

There are really two kinds of video surveillance available to users. Passive (or traditional) video surveillance is where cameras record the scenes in front of them, providing little opportunity for user response or deterrence in real time – unless live images are being constantly monitored by human operators. Passive video surveillance is therefore mainly used for post-event analysis of images. Pro-active video surveillance, on the other hand, takes an active approach to preventing or re...

IEEE, the world's largest technical professional organisation dedicated to advancing technology for humanity, releases the results of ‘The Impact of Technology in 2023 and Beyond: an IEEE Global Study,’ a new survey of global technology leaders from the U.S., U.K., China, India, and Brazil. The study, which included 350 chief technology officers, chief information officers, and IT directors, covers the most important technologies in 2023 and future technology trends. Most important...

Oosto announced the latest release of its Vision AI software platform, which includes significant video analytics enhancements for video surveillance hardware and access control systems. The version release is accompanied by the company’s introduction of its proprietary edge device, the new OnPoint touchless reader tablet. This output allows security teams to further reduce organisational risks associated with outdated physical security systems, better manage controlled access, and identi...

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions announced that French-based ALCEA (SAS), whose acquisition was made known in August this year, will be merged into Global Solutions’ Critical Infrastructure business. ALCEA has a strong focus on access control and relevant vertical markets. The parties will present their combined offering at the Expoprotection trade show in Paris, 15–17 November. “With the acquisition of ALCEA we will have the ability to put our strategy around access-centred soluti...

With its establishment three decades ago, Matrix has been a growing name across Telecom and Security domains internationally. Matrix covers the entire security and communication needs of organisations ranging in all sizes with its extensive solution range in the domain of Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance and Telecom. Matrix focuses on providing customer-centered technology-driven solutions by providing world-class products indigenously researched, designed and developed in In...

End-users and systems integrators can take advantage of Power over Ethernet (PoE) connectivity in the award-winning Niō Guardian and Protector automated deterrence 4K HD camera solution by iDter. iDter’s Nio Guardian and Protector solution meet the latest PoE standards, including IEEE 802.3bt (PoE++) and IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) with the 90-watt injector.  PoE PoE is a method for delivering power to devices over the same cabling network infrastructure used for data. With PoE, a single c...

ConnectWise, the globally renowned software company dedicated to the success of IT solution providers (TSPs), has announced the full agenda and lineup of speakers and innovative sessions that will be featured at IT Nation Connect 2022, taking place from November 9-11, 2022, in Orlando, Florida, at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel (and virtually).  IT Nation Connect IT Nation Connect is the premier thought-leadership conference for TSPs designed to promote education, inspiration, and networki...

ADI Global Distribution, a wholesale distributor of security, AV, and low-voltage products, announced it was recently awarded the 2022 Distributor of the Year for the U.S. by Axis Communications. ADI was recognised for its strong customer support, operational excellence, and commitment to the network security market.  Commitment to excellence and distribution  "We’re proud to present ADI with our 2022 U.S. Distributor of the Year award recognising their achievements and contri...

CertAlarm published the updated versions of their Scheme Rules after having received the confirmation of the successful audit from the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) and its members, the European National Accreditation Bodies. The Scheme Rules form the basis for CertAlarm's approach, which is unique in Europe, to offer a pan-European quality mark in the fire protection and security systems industry. While all other quality marks present in this industry in Europe primarily focus o...

Nutanix, a pioneer in hybrid multi-cloud computing, announces new features in its Cloud Platform to accelerate the adoption of Kubernetes running both at scale and cost-effectively. The company announced broad support for Kubernetes container platforms, built-in infrastructure as code capabilities, and enhanced data services for modern applications. These new features allow DevOps teams to accelerate application delivery with the performance, governance, and flexibility of the Nutanix Cloud Pla...

Join Arc Monitoring for breakfast on the 23rd of November, for private guided tours of the control room, partner demos, and exclusive offers. The Arc Monitoring Security Technology Morning will be a valuable session for integrators and security managers. They look forward to welcoming their colleagues from the South West and Wales. They will be updating attendees on the very latest developments in the electronic security sector as well as providing behind-the-scenes tours of Arc's NSI Gold Appr...

Building on their highly popular series of electronic security solutions focused events, the CNI Security Group will once again host a ‘CNI Security Technology’ Day, aboard the former WW2 Royal Navy escort ship, HQS Wellington, at Victoria Embankment, on the River Thames, London, United Kingdom (UK). ‘CNI Security Technology’ Day The CNI Security Group’s free-to-attend event, to be held on Wednesday 30th November 2022, starting at 1 pm, will focus on fully integra...

Egnyte, the secure platform for content collaboration and governance, announced the appointment of Johnna Bowley to its sales leadership team as vice president of global channel sales and go-to-market. In this role, Bowley leads an organisation focused on driving leverage and growth across managed service providers (MSPs), value-added resellers (VARs) and value-added distributors (VADs). “Johnna brings more than two decades of experience and success in channel strategy and growth to our t...

Japan’s only international payment brand JCB Co., Ltd. (JCB) has launched JCBDC (JCB Digital Currency) pilot project with identity technologies no. 1 IDEMIA and the fintech company Soft Space Sdn. Bhd. (‘Soft Space’). JCBDC pilot will develop a CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) payment solution and conduct a pilot test with Tokyo merchants. Over the past few years, central banks in many countries and regions have been testing CBDCs that should soon be widely accepted by con...

As cybersecurity awareness month continues to be a focus of discussion in October, new research conducted by Genetec Inc. (Genetec), a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, shows that cybersecurity remains a top concern for physical security professionals going into 2023. Based on insights from over 3,700 physical security leaders from around the world, the report revealed that almost half (49%) of the organisations surveyed had...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance, today launched 2-Way Audio, a bidirectional audio capability that provides remote communication via the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS (Video Management System) for secure, convenient communication to deliver active monitoring and response. The 2-Way Audio feature uses a standard IP speaker or horn connected to an Eagle Eye Bridge or CMVR to enable security professionals to instantly communicate warnings to intruders, deter security threa...

For the second year in succession, TDSi has been shortlisted for the 'Security or Fire Software Product or Software as a Service Innovation of the Year' category in the Security and Fire Excellence Awards 2022 for its GARDiS software solution. The award is focused on rewarding innovators which have, through their new software product or Software as a Service offering, brought an extra dimension to the security and/or fire safety market. Access control needs Nick Mercer, Marketing Manager at T...

Inadequate availability of light is one of the major challenges of every monitoring system. Images taken under such lighting conditions are often not clear, have detail loss and even contain noise, making it difficult to detect or trace back targets in case of an event. Over the years, improvements in low-light technologies have significantly progressed, leading to a new era of digital cameras that can perform well under low-light environments. In fact, according to the report made by Internat...