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Capstone Partners, a middle market investment banking firm, released its July 2023 Security Solutions Sector Update, reporting that a robust spate of private equity-led add-on acquisitions, driven by consolidation among systems integrators, has buoyed merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the Security Solutions sector through year-to-date (YTD) 2023. Technology innovations Deal volume in the sector has moderated year-over-year (YOY), however, technology innovations have created new reve...

Verkada, a pioneer in enterprise building security and management, announced Elizabeth Davies has joined as Chief Privacy Officer. Davies will oversee Verkada's privacy and government affairs programs as the company continues to expand its product offerings and operations globally. Davies has deep experience leading security, privacy and data protection efforts at global organisations. Davies was most recently at Splunk, where she served as its Global Head of Data Protection and its D...

Menlo Security, Inc., a pioneer in browser security announced HEAT Shield™ and HEAT Visibility™, the industry’s first suite of threat prevention capabilities designed to detect and block highly evasive threats targeting users via the web browser. HEAT Shield™ Menlo Security HEAT Shield™ detects and blocks phishing attacks before they can infiltrate the enterprise network. It uses novel, AI-based techniques including computer vision combined with URL risk scoring...

Axians UK, a technology services provider, future-proofed insurance company, Covéa Insurance, upgrading its digital network, for superior user experience. By deploying a Wi-Fi-first solution, Covéa Insurance’s 800 employees at their head offices in Halifax, Yorkshire benefit from a reliable silent network that prioritises WiFi over cellular connections for voice, SMS, and data traffic across six storeys.  Shared problem = solved problem Covéa Insurance suf...

Johnson Controls, a pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announces an agreement with Constellation, the nation’s largest producer of carbon-free energy, to support the development of two new solar plants and match the power needs of four major Johnson Controls manufacturing and research and development facilities. “By joining forces with Constellation, we are supporting the addition of state-of-the-art renewable assets to a key region for Johnson Controls’ mar...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is pleased to announce the launch of its Emergency Key Grab (EKG) Kit, a lifesaving solution designed for use in K-12 schools. The new EKG Kit centres around Morse Watchmans’ proprietary electronic key control system and includes additional materials and support required to provide first responders with fast, secure access to keys in the event of a school lockdown or emergency.  A lifesaving solution...

Sophos, a global pioneer in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, released a new sectoral survey report, “The State of Ransomware in Education 2023,” which found that education reported the highest rate of ransomware attacks in 2022. Over the past year, 79% of higher educational organisations surveyed reported being hit by ransomware, while 80% of lower educational organisations surveyed were targeted, an increase from 64% and 56% in 2021, respectively. Rates of ran...

The recent MOVEit hack, which has affected over 100 organisations including the University of Manchester, BBC News and British Airways, has demonstrated that further investment in comprehensive security systems should be a priority for organisations of all sizes. This should focus not just on addressing common vulnerabilities, but on identifying unsecured endpoints which can act as a point of access for cybercriminals, such as office printers and scanners. This is according to Kyocera. Nationa...

Having been founded thirty years ago, Matrix has achieved global recognition in the Telecom and Security sectors. Catering to organisations of all sizes, Matrix offers comprehensive solutions encompassing Telecom, Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Time-Attendance, addressing their diverse communication and security requirements.  Technology-driven solutions Matrix's primary focus lies in delivering technology-driven solutions that prioritise customer satisfaction, achieved through t...

Detection Technology, a pioneer in X-ray detector solutions, is moving to a new production and office site in Oulu, to expand its EU Origin product offering and to enhance customer experience. The site, located on the Technopolis Linnanmaa campus, is designed and built for demanding electronics manufacturing. It will be renovated to meet the company's specific needs. Both the move and start of production in the new site will take place in early 2024. Expanded production capability With this i...

RGB Spectrum®, an industry pioneer in mission-critical video for real-time decision support, will host an expert-led webinar in collaboration with Contra Costa County, Elk Grove Police Department, and Orange County Sheriff’s Department entitled “Robust Video Processing Solutions for Public Safety Entities.” The online event will take place on Thursday, August 3 (11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PT) and will explore how the current public safety organisations are leveraging robust...

The Germany-based video technology manufacturer and VIDEOR E. Hartig GmbH announce their sales partnership. As a result, security installers can purchase video security products “Made in Germany” from VIDEOR with the Dallmeier Panomera® and Domera® product families. The modular and extremely installer-friendly Domera® family with the Domera® E series, which was developed for price-sensitive market segments, impressively proves that these products do not necessar...

Data breaches currently cost UK organisations an average of £3.4 million, but AI can be used to significantly reduce, according to a new IBM Security Report. This comes as IBM’s annual Cost of a Data Breach Report, which analysed real-world data breaches from 553 global organisations between March 2022-March 2023, showed a decrease in the total average of a data breach in the UK from £3.8m in 2022 to £3.4m in 2023. Businesses impacted by data breach Tech businesses and...

Six Degrees has appointed Chris Jackson to the role of Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO). Chris joins us from online education provider Insendi, where his role as Chief Product and Technology Officer focused on their mission to create compelling digital learning experiences for students globally. Chris has previously worked in senior leadership roles with several pedigree brands, including Thomas International, Pearson, and Rackspace. Author's quote Chris Jackson, CPTO, Six Degrees,...

Four in five (80%) of cybersecurity providers claim that AI is the biggest cyber threat to their business, according to new research from RiverSafe, a pioneering cybersecurity professional services provider. The findings were revealed in the AI Unleashed: Navigating Cyber Risks Report, a survey of 250 cybersecurity providers conducted by independent polling agency Censuswide, which detailed the rising threat of AI in cybersecurity. The research uncovered the preparedness of organisations and th...

Kaadas Group, a global pioneer with over 30 years of dedication to the lock industry, announces that several Z-Wave smart lock models, including the KA200 Key Free Deadbolt Lock, KA201 Keypad Deadbolt Lock, and KA211 Touchpad Deadbolt Lock are now each certified via Alarm.com. Robust, and reliable locks This certification ensures the interoperability of select Kaadas locks with Alarm.com, the platform for the intelligently connected property. With certification complete, integrators and insta...

Cyber and technology specialists, Emerge Digital and Red Maple Technologies have forged a strategic partnership to bring enterprise-level cyber security solutions to SMEs at a time when small businesses struggle with the cost and resources of staying secure. This year's Government Cyber Security Breaches Survey reported how an increasing number of small to medium-sized companies are struggling with their cyber hygiene since the pandemic. Malware protection The number of micro-businesses...

Advancing their partnership, UK manufacturer of rugged HD, hybrid, radar and thermal imaging cameras, 360 Vision Technology and specialist environmental and conservation technology consultancy, Excite Technology, are now involved in a series of cutting-edge trials, aimed at delivering highly accurate Atlantic salmon AI monitoring and data delivery solutions. In the partnership, 360 Vision Technology has supplied stainless-steel Eclipse HD PoE cameras for deployment in the harsh environment tria...

ZE Government Solutions (ZEGS), a wholly owned subsidiary of AI-based gun detection pioneer ZeroEyes announced that it has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase I contract focused on edge deployment of artificial intelligence to investigate its potential to fill capability gaps in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).  AI-based object detection For this solution, ZEGS’ AI-based object detection video analytics will be added to edge devices such as LTE-enabled body cameras. This...

Chubb, one of the UK’s fire safety and security solution providers, has selected iotcomms.io’s cloud-native communications platform to handle critical alarm communication for its telecare solutions. The iotcomms.io platform, with its Alarmbridge offering, enables Chubb to expand its telecare offerings and makes the company well-positioned for the digital transformation and UK’s upcoming analogue network switch-off.    Digital switchover With the digital switch...

Solink®, a physical security company for businesses announced it has closed $60 million (USD) in a Series C investment round. Goldman Sachs investment The round was led by the Growth Equity business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management (Goldman Sachs) with participation from the company’s existing investors, OMERS Ventures and BDC IT Ventures. The investment from Goldman Sachs comes from its recently launched $5.2B growth equity fund, dedicated to investing in high-growth businesse...

It's a busy Monday morning, and the user finds themself circling a crowded parking lot, desperately searching for an available spot. Frustration sets in as precious minutes tick away, and they worry about being late for that important meeting. Sounds familiar, right? Everyone has been there. But what if there's a solution that can transform this chaotic scenario into a smooth and hassle-free parking experience? Enter the world of smart parking management solutions, the game-changer that wi...

A haulier is helping its peers to improve safety thanks to its telematics camera systems from Durite. EW Gardner and Grandson installed telematics cameras to help with delivery confirmations to its customers, to further enhance safety and to aid with disputed insurance claims. The Avonmouth-based company is also sharing footage of near-misses with other companies to raise awareness of potential issues with their drivers. Author’s quote Deanna Morgan, Transport Manager at Gardner and Gra...

Jacksons Fencing, a renowned supporter of wildlife conservation, is making significant strides in promoting hedgehog-friendly security fencing. In 2015, the company became the first British fencing manufacturer to introduce a hedgehog-friendly timber gravel board, for residential use. This breakthrough innovation is compatible with their timber fence panels and slotted posts. Convenient access This pioneering product not only safeguards fence panels from ground contact, but also incorpor...

The technology company Siemens has opened a new test laboratory for industrial connectivity technologies at its Erlangen site. Embedded in the Siemens Technology Centre on the Erlangen campus, the Industrial Connectivity Lab offers 300 square metres of space for extensive testing of any connectivity solution in industrial environments: industrial WLAN, 5G, real-time localisation systems (RTLS), and radio frequency identification (RFID). Benefits and framework conditions "The increasing converg...

Graylog, a global provider of award-winning SIEM and log management solutions announced its acquisition of Resurface.io’s data-driven API security platform. The acquisition broadens Graylog’s security portfolio and delivers to enterprise customers a comprehensive API security Threat Detection and Incident Response platform to combat the evolving challenges in the API security landscape. The product will be named Graylog API Security.  Resurface API solution As APIs have becom...

PureTech Systems Inc., a pioneering provider of advanced video analytics and perimeter intrusion detection solutions, is excited to announce its membership in The Monitoring Association (TMA). TMA is the premier organisation representing professional monitoring companies and security systems integrators in the electronic security and alarm industry. As a member of TMA, PureTech Systems strengthens its commitment to delivering cutting-edge security solutions by introducing its highly anticipated...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., a global pioneer in AI-driven security and productivity solutions along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), announced a new analytic to their growing AI-based asset library. This new AI analytic detects the presence and non-presence of personal protective equipment (PPE). A demonstration is available featuring streaming video captured by RAD ROSA™ devices autonomous...

Checkmarx, the global pioneer in application security solutions, has introduced Codebashing 2.0, its latest developer AppSec learning solution, equipping development teams with all the right skills to write secure code based on their roles and needs.  It offers an enhanced integration within the Checkmarx One™ Application Security Platform, Codebashing makes learning and developer adoption of application security (AppSec) frictionless and fully integrated into the developme...

Dahua Technology, a video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, launches its HDCVI 2023 as a continuation of this intelligent technology’s 10-year milestone of analogue technology into the high-definition era, providing global customers with AI-powered Over-Coax technology.  HDCVI High Definition Composite Video Interface, or simply HDCVI, is an over-coaxial-cable video standard that enables long-distance HD transmission (up to 1,200m) of 4 signals (audio, video, data, and pow...