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The pandemic years saw organisational digital initiatives drive hundreds of thousands of new human and non-human identities per firm, with cybersecurity investments to secure these initiatives often not keeping pace. According to new research from CyberArk, the resulting ‘cyber debt’ from this lag is set to compound in 2023. CyberArk 2023 Identity Security Threat Landscape Report The CyberArk 2023 Identity Security Threat Landscape Report found that every UK organisation asked (10...

Neurotechnology, a provider of deep learning-based solutions and high-precision biometric identification technologies announced the release of a new version of their Face Verification system. Face Verification 13.1 Face Verification 13.1 includes a multi-platform SDK and a web service designed for the integration of high-quality face capture, secure facial authentication, and robust face liveness detection into mobile and web applications. It includes a small-footprint version of Neurotechnol...

Veridas, a global provider of AI-driven identity verification solutions, is proud to announce the expansion of its groundbreaking Age Verification product. Designed to help businesses meet stringent age verification regulations, this cutting-edge solution combines biometric verification and artificial intelligence to deliver accurate and efficient age verification services. Age Verification solution's new feature Veridas’ existing Age Verification solution comes equipped with Age Valida...

Zentra, a new multifamily access solutions brand announced by Allegion Americas in April, is making its marketplace debut at NAA Apartmentalize, June 7-9. This annual event brings together multifamily housing professionals from around the world for three days of education, networking and learning about the latest industry trends and best practices on them, how to provide seamless security for multifamily buildings. A unified single software platform At booth #1709, Zentra will have hands-on d...

Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection, a global pioneer in gas and flame detection solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, featuring updated informational content and a user-friendly interface. New content and experience  The website is designed to provide an enhanced experience, including improved accessibility and mobile compatibility. It introduces new content on a range of gases, including H2, CO, O2, NH3, and more, helping users understand the potential risks ass...

Buzz Solutions, an AI company that enables a smart, stable, and resilient energy infrastructure announced ongoing momentum for its substation surveillance and monitoring solution. AI-powered solution Buzz Solution’s AI-powered solution deployed on fixed camera systems provides 24/7, real-time alerts on substation surveillance, monitoring, equipment damage, condition assessments, and fire or smoke-related events. The past year marked a 71% increase in substation and power grid attac...

Cybersecurity breach containment is tipped to be one of the key talking points on the show floor at the year’s Infosecurity Europe, the most influential information security event running from 20-22 June 2023 at ExCeL London. Insights, advice, and strategy for cybersecurity Attendees will be able to meet leading cybersecurity providers and consultants, to find solutions to their challenges and equip themselves with tools to deliver an effective strategy.   As cybersecurity breaches...

XOi, the provider of technician-first smart technology for commercial and residential field service companies, announces a partnership with Discovery Sound Technology (DST), a patented, data-driven diagnostic and analytics platform. The partnership integrates DST’s comprehensive ultrasound-based diagnostic reporting capabilities with XOi’s first-of-its-kind field service technology, helping contractors drive revenue and growth with powerful, AI-based visual documentation. Elim...

Security sales and marketing specialist Wall2Wall Group, has signed up in partnership to promote Suprema’s Systems UK’s range of innovative access control, time & attendance, and biometric solutions. Wall2Wall Group was established to support security specialists with bespoke requirements for brand strategy support across different sales and marketing channel opportunities; including video, website, content creation, and social media. Effective security and biometric communicat...

Interface Systems, a managed service provider of business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses unveiled an intelligent voice-down system designed to automatically detect and discourage loitering and other suspicious activity in the perimeter of a store or restaurant. By utilising modern AI-based cameras combined with customisable audio messages, auxiliary lighting, and sirens, the new voice-down system detects people and vehicles loitering or a...

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. announced a move to strengthen its business in the monitoring and video security solutions market with a solution designed to mitigate the threat of gun violence, through the deployment of a new Visible Weapon Detection (VWD) module within Konica Minolta’s REACT platform. REACT platform Konica Minolta’s REACT is a comprehensive, end-to-end platform that helps organisations analyse situations and behaviors, offering advan...

Since its establishment in February 2000, Y3K has been at the forefront of technological advancements in the CCTV and Telematics markets in both the UK and the USA. This journey reached a pinnacle in 2021 with the sale of its former Video Telematics division to Sensata Technologies Plc for $200 million. Following this significant milestone, Y3K's founder, Paul Singh, returned to the UK from the USA in 2022 to lead the company once again. New website Under Paul Singh's guidance, the Surrey an...

Ripjar, the trusted provider for identifying and tackling criminal and malicious activity, has announced it is expanding its relationship with Amazon Web Services (AWS), launching the integration of Ripjar’s Labyrinth for Threat Investigations (LTI) solution with Amazon Security Lake. Amazon Security Lake Amazon Security Lake is a service that automatically centralises an organisation’s security data from across their AWS environments, leading SaaS providers, on-premises,...

SGT Capital is pleased to announce that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Elatec GmbH from growth equity investor - Summit Partners. SGT Capital is a global private equity firm that invests in mid-sized, market-leading companies and supports existing management teams in realising their ambitions for accelerated international expansion. Physical and digital access solutions Headquartered in Germany, Elatec is the international developer and supplier of a range of secure physical...

Innodisk is aggressively transforming into an AIoT solutions provider by demonstrating its AI development progress at Computex 2023. The company showcases various AIoT solutions under the three core strengths – 'Absolute Integration, Application Insight, and AI Empowerment.' Hardware-software integration With the philosophy of absolute integration, Innodisk continues its hardware-software integration advantage to architect the Innodisk AI solution, including the AI platforms, AI machine...

For over three decades, Matrix has earned acclaim as a pioneering player in the global telecom and security sectors. Its comprehensive range of products for telecom, video surveillance, access control, and time-attendance serves organisations of all sizes with complete communication and security solutions. Customer-centric approach Driven by its customer-centric approach, Matrix develops top-of-the-line technology solutions using in-house research, design, and development, with nearly 40% of...

Videonetics, a pioneer in AI & DL powered Video Management, Video Analytics, Traffic Management, and Facial Recognition solutions, has announced the appointment of Mr. Srivikraman Murahari to the position of Vice President – Products & Strategic Alliances. Responsibilities As the newest addition to the Videonetics leadership team, Srivikraman will be spearheading product strategy and roadmap, to fuel continued innovation and executing the company vision for addressing the diversi...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance, and Brivo, the global pioneer of cloud-based access control and smart space technologies announced one of the largest investments to date in cloud physical security. SECOM CO., LTD, one of the largest security integration companies in the world, according to Forbes Global 2000, has made a primary equity investment of $192 million in the two companies, $100 million in Eagle Eye Networks, and $92 million in Brivo. Cloud and AI...

Gallagher Security will release v8.90 of their award-winning security site management software, Command Centre on May 31st. People-first integrations Meredith Palmer, Chief Product Officer at Gallagher Security explains that the enhancements to Command Centre which include facial biometrics, and synchronised cardholder management, have been approached as “People-first integrations, designed to simplify user experiences and improve business efficiencies.” “People are at the h...

The Department of Science, Information and Technology (DSIT) in partnership with Infosecurity Europe, the most influential information security event, has unveiled the shortlist for the UK’s Most Innovative Cyber SME 2023 contest. As part of Infosecurity Europe’s focus on innovation, the competition aims to spotlight micro, small, and medium cybersecurity businesses as they showcase the newest cybersecurity tech and solutions. DSIT competition Fourteen of the UK’s most creat...

Videonetics, a pioneer in AI & DL powered Video Management, Video Analytics, Traffic Management, and Facial Recognition solutions, has announced a partnership with D-Ron Singapore Pte Ltd, and D-Ron Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. to distribute Videonetics products and solutions across Singapore and Malaysia respectively. D-RON Headquartered in Singapore and having more than 18 years of expertise in value-added distribution and serving a vast customer base in Singapore and Malaysia, D-RON is a mul...

Auto dealers across the country facing the highest vehicle theft rates in history are turning to technology to stop these escalating attacks before losses are incurred. Auto theft Auto theft is rising and nationwide surpassed one million stolen vehicles for the first time since 2008, according to statistics released by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) in March 2023. Parts were also pinpointed for black market resale: catalytic converter theft ticked up 1,200% over the last three yea...

Sharry, a workplace experience platform around digital employee badges, has expanded its Technology Partners network with Paxton, an international designer, and manufacturer of pioneering security and access solutions for a range of buildings. With Paxton's Net2 access control system (ACS), Sharry further expands its library of 20+ running ACS integrations. Easy-to-install and use security solutions Paxton utilises the latest technology to provide powerful, yet easy-to-install...

Each year at RSA Conference, the SANS Institute provides an authoritative briefing on the most dangerous new attack techniques leveraged by modern-day attackers, including cyber criminals, nation-state actors, and more. The annual briefing brings together some of the best and brightest minds shaping SANS core curricula to discuss emerging threat actor Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), assess what they mean for the future, and guide organisations on how to prepare for them. 2023 keyno...

Interface Systems, a managed service provider of business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses will join forces with Helzberg Diamonds, Signet Jewelers, and Brookfield Properties to conduct an educational session titled "Securing Mall-Based Retailers - Best Practices & Partnerships" at the upcoming RILA Retail Asset Protection Conference. Session panelists The panelists for the session include Tim Lapinski - Divisional Vice President, Helz...

UK businesses received, on average, £237,402 worth of fines following data breaches or violations of data protection rules in the last 12 months according to new research published by ISMS.online. Data breaches Data breaches were the second most reported cybersecurity incident (36%) facing businesses after phishing attacks (39%). Respondents listed financial data as the most likely type of data to be compromised (50%), followed by customer data (48%) and employee data (42%). This w...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance will showcase Eagle Eye Camera Direct Complete and new AI capabilities for the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS (video management system) for the first time in the UK and Europe at The Security Event (TSE) taking place from April 25-27. The Eagle Eye Networks team will be at Booth C25 / Hall 4 to meet with customers and demo new products and AI features. Meetings may be booked in advance here. VSaaS products on display Highlighted VS...

Vector Flow, the industry pioneer, and innovator of AI and data-driven physical security solutions announced a new partnership with Vpod Solutions, a visionary of human-centric workplace technologies and consultancy. This partnership effectively reimagines workforce management processes and experiences for banking, corporate real estate, pharma, and more. Seamless integration “Our partnership with Vpod creates a seamless integration between physical security and front-of-house services...

viisights, Inc., a pioneer in behavioural recognition video analytics, announced the integration of viisights Wise™ with Genetec™ Security Center, enabling customers to benefit by adding behavioural recognition video analytics to their existing or new systems. viisights unique behavioural recognition video analytics leverage investments in video systems by autonomously detecting and issuing real-time alerts on unsafe conditions and security incidents so they can be addressed before...

Illumio Inc., the Zero Trust Segmentation company announced its new Incident Response Partner Programme designed to help organisations respond, contain, and recover faster during ransomware and other breaches. Response Partner Programme The Incident Response Partner Programme is already responsible for successfully minimising the impact of dozens of active ransomware attacks around the world by bringing Illumio’s Zero Trust Segmentation (ZTS) Platform into the practice of leading digital...