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Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a provider of 3D LiDAR solutions, is charting a new course in the enterprise physical security marketplace with the unveiling of a new business model and value proposition that reflects the vision of company CEO, Enzo Signore. Intelligent, accurate, and proactive “Quanergy was founded on the belief that security needs to be more intelligent, more accurate, and more proactive to serve its purpose in today’s dynamic environments,” said Signore. &ldquo...

Ajax Systems proudly presents a product that seamlessly merges security and smart home device management. Take charge of smart home security easily and confidently using KeyPad TouchScreen are available for distribution. This solution boasts an intuitive Ajax app-like interface, big touch IPS display, and top-of-the-line security features, including DESFire® and BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) technologies. Advantages of KeyPad TouchScreen One of the main advantages of KeyPad TouchScreen is it...

ADI Global Distribution, a global distributor of security, AV, and low-voltage products, announced it has expanded its video portfolio to include products from Motorola Solutions’ Avigilon Alta cloud-native security suite. ADI customers across the UK and Ireland have access to a range of video security cameras suitable for use in a range of environments including commercial, healthcare, education, hospitality, and retail facilities. Video offering "ADI continues to expand our video offe...

The South German industrial camera manufacturer IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH was able to far exceed industry expectations in the first half of 2023. Instead of the 13 percent increase in turnover forecast by the VDMA for the machine vision industry, the company generated over 40 million euros, which corresponds to a 49 percent increase in turnover compared to the same period in 2022. Slowdown in the second half Given the current gloom in the market, the Obersulm-based camera manufactu...

Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global pioneer in gunshot detection solutions is pleased to announce that they have integrated technologies with Hanwha Vision, a pioneer in next-generation vision solutions, to deliver improved safety when gun violence occurs. The integration between the SDS Indoor Gunshot Detection System and Hanwha Vision’s Wisenet WAVE VMS platform will enable organisations to automatically alert security teams at schools, office buildin...

Mr. Ganesh Jivani, CEO of Matrix Comsec, was conferred with the 'Industry Stalwart' Award at the GESIA's sixth edition of the annually held Digital Management Conclave held on 5th August 2023 at Hyatt Place, Vadodara.  This award has been instituted to recognise and felicitate stalwarts who adopted ICT in their businesses as an intrinsic part of their growth and their contribution to the IT industry. Telecom and physical security On winning this prestigious award, Ganesh Jivani, Chief Ex...

IPVideo Corporation is excited to announce the integration of its award-winning HALO Smart Sensor with Vicon’s Valerus Enterprise Video Management System (VMS). HALO Smart sensor-VMS integration The HALO Smart sensor operates without audio or video recording to detect and monitor vaping, THC, chemicals, air quality, and sound abnormalities like gunshots, and the device will notify facility personnel of abnormal ranges or levels. This collaboration enables dealers and clients to monitor...

The new DICE has big news for monitoring companies on both sides of the border. DICE's UL data centre in Bay City, Michigan, is ULC-compliant for Canada. Any central station that has dealers in Canada and the United States can be hosted in the DICE centre and operate in both countries, simultaneously. Even central stations that are not using Matrix Interactive, or any other DICE product, can take advantage of ULC compliance. UL 827A standard DICE’S Bay City data centre is alre...

VIPRE Security Group, a globally renowned provider of advanced cybersecurity solutions, announces the launch of its latest security innovation: Managed Detection & Response (MDR). Endpoint Detection & Response As VIPRE’s latest offering, the MDR solution efficiently and accurately addresses the escalating challenges businesses and organisations face in combating cyber threats and bolstering their endpoint security efforts. As cyber threats escalate, businesses of all sizes conti...

In recent years, users have seen an increase in security measures in stadiums and sports arenas. FIFA has published new guidelines that emphasise the importance of stadiums having advanced video security systems that can coherently monitor large areas of the stadium, and zoom in on past events to help solve incidents. This is where Dallmeier's Panomera® cameras come into play. “The most advanced CCTV systems can monitor large, defined areas of the stadium bowl and facilitate ret...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has appointed Paddy Kyle as its Chief Commercial Officer. Paddy Kyle  Paddy joins the Association bringing 25 years of commercial experience in the fire and security industry, specialising in sales teams. Paddy has a strong track record in aligning marketing strategy with sales objectives for companies such as Texecom. His prime responsibility will be to drive membership retention and accelerate membership growth, working closely with...

RecFaces, an international ready-made facial recognition software developer, announced that its Id-Guard ready-made facial recognition software has been verified by Milestone Marketplace and has been successfully integrated into the Milestone XProtect video management software (VMS), empowering users to explore the various applications of video management systems.  Id-Guard facial recognition Id-Guard is a high-accuracy facial recognition boxed solution developed for video surveillance an...

Continuing its commitment to protecting all mobile endpoints and mobile apps from a single platform, Zimperium announced the expansion of its award-winning application shielding solution with a no-code option. The no-code offering is designed for organisations that require fast time to market or have limited development resources.  No-code application shielding The new no-code application shielding offering joins the platform’s suite of mobile application security solutions aimed a...

Vonahi Security (Vonahi), a Kaseya company and pioneer in automating network penetration testing is proud to announce that its flagship product, vPenTest, has achieved SOC 2 Type II certification. This prestigious certification validates Vonahi Security's commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security and reliability for its users. SOC 2 Type II certification SOC 2 Type II certification is awarded to organisations that demonstrate the implementation of rigorous controls and proce...

Edgio, the platform of choice for speed, security, and simplicity at the edge announced the availability of its new API Security solution that uses machine learning (ML) to discover and protect enterprise Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) from evolving threats. Reduces API-specific attacks The latest addition to Edgio’s Security platform reduces the risk of API-specific attacks and through simple integration with developer workflows enables strong application performance and acce...

SaaS Alerts, a cybersecurity company that provides a SaaS security platform purpose-built for managed service providers (MSPs) to identify and put a stop to unauthorised activity in customer applications, has launched Fortify. This innovative tool is specifically designed to expedite the application of Microsoft security recommendations to improve customers’ Microsoft secure scores and overall security posture. Easy-to-use solutions “Our primary goal with Fortify is to enab...

More businesses are seeking out IT professionals skilled in Identity and Access Management (IAM), according to analysis of ITJobsWatch data, carried out by Thales. IAM spending Demand for IAM skills has grown by 129% over the last two years, making it one of the fastest-growing IT specialisms. The data also reveals that IAM consultants can expect to earn an average of £75,000. These findings coincide with research from Thales’ 2023 Data Threat Report which found that 51% of UK org...

LiveAction, a pioneer in network performance visibility, announced its partnership with Multipoint Group, a provider of network and communications solutions. With a primary focus on Israel, Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus, Multipoint will deliver LiveAction’s full product portfolio in addition to technical, pre-and post-sales support. Network Intelligence platform The offering will include LiveAction’s network performance management (NPM) solutions. LiveAction’s Network Intellige...

As part of its Pan-European expansion plan, Integrity360 has acquired major European PCI QSA (Payment Card Industry Qualified Security Assessor) and cyber security services company Advantio. Pan-European expansion The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition will enable Integrity360 to expand further into continental Europe and provides an additional cyber services practice focused on PCI compliance complementing Integrity360’s existing service practices which includ...

Tek Experts, a global provider of technical talent solutions, has recently announced plans to open a new Security Operations Centre (SOC) under its cybersecurity business, Cytek in Victoria Island, Lagos. AI-enabled Sentinel platform Backed by Microsoft’s industry-pioneering, AI-enabled Sentinel platform, the SOC will deliver a full suite of cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions, providing round-the-clock protection for government entities and businesses with operations in Nigeria and Wes...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Matrix Comsec and partner Tycom Technology captivated attendees at the highly anticipated Matrix Partner Connect 2023 event, held at the prestigious Hyatt Ahmedabad. This exclusive gathering brought together industry pioneers, system integrators, and business associates from across the globe to explore the latest cutting-edge innovations in the telecom and security industries.  The lineup of advanced products Matrix Comsec, a renowned player in the Telecom and Security industry, showcase...

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...