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LastPass has announced that it has achieved ISO/IEC 27001: 2013 certification for its information security management system. Established by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), the ISO 27001 certification follows a globally recognised standard, which provides a model for establishing, monitoring and improving an information security management system. LastPass achieves ISO 27001 certification The ISO 27001 certification demonstrates LastPass’s commitment to providi...

LastPass announces that it has achieved ISO/IEC 27001: 2013 certification for its information security management system. Established by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), the ISO 27001 certification follows a globally recognised standard that provides a model for establishing, monitoring, and improving an information security management system. ISO 27001 certification The ISO 27001 certification demonstrates LastPass’s commitment to providing the following process...

Recently, Securitas announced it had signed an agreement to acquire the Electronic Security Solutions business from Stanley Black & Decker Inc. Following customary regulatory approvals, the acquisition is complete, and the joint potential of the two businesses is unleashed. Securitas holds a strong position within the security services market and has continuously built a robust platform within the technology and solutions area to meet the increasing demand for smarter, innovative, technol...

According to the latest report from research organisation Omdia, Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, continues to be recognised as the pioneer in global video surveillance software. The scope of 2022’s report was expanded to include VSaaS (Video Surveillance as a Service) for the first time, and Genetec credits its continued market position to the development of innovative and flexible cloud solutions, an...

Arrow Labs, the UAE-based technology company uniting deskless, frontline workers with digital workflow solutions announces its entry into the Greek market via a significant new contract with one of the world’s largest industrial gas manufacturing companies.  SaaS software solutions The market entry and contract are the latest steps in Arrow Labs’ expansion of its flagship enterprise SaaS software solutions to improve remote employee workflow to the wider European market, havin...

HID Global, a worldwide renowned company in trusted identity solutions, announces the 2022 State of Access Control Report, providing insightful perspectives of the market’s current state and trends. Produced by IFSEC Global, in partnership with HID Global, the report surveyed just over 1,000 respondents from across the North America (56%), EMEA (29%) and Asia Pacific (15%) regions, to detail trends in the procurement, installation, specification and operation of physical access control so...

Matrix PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) cameras are designed such that their parts can be maneouvered to move from left to right, tilted up and down, and zoomed in and out of the location for 360° surveillance. They are a preferred choice for remotely guarding large locations like office sites, parking lots, public spaces, and many more. Matrix 5MP PTZ cameras comply with various quality standards like FCC, BIS, IP66, and IK10.  True WDR technology The True WDR technology captures high-quality im...

Waste management and recycling have long since become important industries. According to forecasts, the waste and recycling industry will grow worldwide in the medium term. In Germany, for example, waste management sales are expected to rise from 40.8 billion euros (2020) to 42.5 billion by 2025. Waste management process A wide variety of materials, bulk materials, hazardous and recyclable materials have to be deposited, sorted, separated, processed, stored, and recycled. In the process, the...

Yeastar, the provider of Unified Communications solutions and Digital Workplace innovator, announced that TMC, a global, integrated media company helping clients build communities in print, in person, and online, has named Yeastar P-Series PBX System as a 2022 Unified Communications Product of the Year Award winner. Yeastar P-Series PBX System Yeastar P-Series PBX System combines voice, video, applications, collaboration, and more into one single and unified platform to surpass the expectation...

IDIS, the manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, has launched four new 8MP and 6MP PTZ cameras that deliver outstanding image quality and extend the company’s comprehensive and trusted NDAA-compliant line-up. The new outdoor-ready and vandal-resistant 8MP (DC-S6881HRX and the DC-S6881HRX-A) and 6MP (DC-S6681HRX and DC-S6681HRX-A) models combine infrared (IR) technology with powerful 31x optical zoom, autofocus lenses and 30 frames per second to provide broad coverage, even...

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. and Tower Semiconductor, the foundry of high-value analog semiconductor solutions announced a collaboration to advance automotive and mobile IC development. Through the collaboration, the companies are developing a new, comprehensive automotive reference design flow using the Cadence® Virtuoso® Design Platform and Spectre® Simulation Platform to provide customers with a faster design cycle, maintaining comprehensive design verification for advanced autom...

Inner Range announced several enhancements for our flagship product Integriti, including meeting ONVIF standards and providing built-in visitor management capabilities. Integriti is Inner Range’s enterprise-level intelligent access and security system, and their R&D team is constantly working on improvements to improve safety and ease of access for customers. ONVIF standard This month (July 2022), a new update is available for new and existing customers, which includes making Integr...

Aqua Security, the pure-play cloud-native security provider announced the European launch of its platform as a SaaS solution, a unique and comprehensive security tool designed to protect cloud-native applications and stop cloud-native attacks. Customers located in the EU who are subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) can take advantage of the flexibility and ease of adoption of a SaaS service based in the Frankfurt region, while still conforming to data privacy and residenc...

Concentric, the private risk consultancy firm that specialises in holistic security and intelligence services, is proud to announce the launch of Eclipse, their new digital solution providing enhanced personal cyber security and digital privacy.  Eclipse – turnkey solution Eclipse is a turnkey solution for individuals, families and teams to help mitigate digital risks. The platform offers levelled subscription tiers, à la carte services, and holistic defence-in-depth across c...

In order to address spiraling cost pressures caused by surging inflation and commodity prices, business leaders are looking towards automation solutions. The recent geo-political conflict in Eastern Europe has significantly disrupted commodities markets, compounding already heightened inflation levels and seeing price-points rise in 2022 and beyond. To understand the true impact for businesses, SS&C Blue Prism (Blue Prism) commissioned a study of business leaders, which found that 73% of en...

ACS Pacesetters is pleased to welcome Octavian Facilities Management as its new member. This privately owned company was established in 2016 and has developed into a provider of security services. Operating throughout the UK, their main expertise and sector specialisms include logistics, education, public sector, events/broadcasting and corporate, and property management companies with demanding and high profile requirements.

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi has announced it has joined the SPAC® (Smart Physical Access Control) Alliance. By joining the SPAC® Alliance, TDSi is a part of an organisation that helps define the standards of Digital Security in Europe through initiatives such as the Secure & Smart Communication Protocol (SSCP), to promote standardisation and interoperability. Security integration John Davies, Managing Director of TDSi commented, “We are very proud to announce we ha...

ABB opened its new global innovation and training campus at the headquarters of B&R in Eggelsberg, Austria, its global centre for machine and factory automation. The new campus will create up to 1,000 additional high-tech jobs and includes world-class research and development laboratories, as well as global training facilities for up to 4,000 people per year in collaboration with universities. ABB invested EUR 100 million in the expansion of the B&R headquarters. Productivity and flexi...

Touchless technology enables users to complete transactions or perform actions with systems touch-free. It leverages optical and biometric sensing capabilities, enabling computer systems to receive instructions through user behaviour or physical movement. Touchless technology helps improve and manage access to financial services and institutions in a number of ways. Types of Touchless Technologies Touchless Sensing Touch-free sensors can detect the presence or movement of a person or obj...

At last night’s Living Wage Champion Awards, Corps Security received the Recognised Service Provider Award, in recognition of its leadership in advancing the Real Living Wage within the security industry and among its client network. Corps Security recognised Established initially as the Corps of Commissionaires in 1859, Corps Security has always been committed to providing the highest standard of employment, including pay rates to its colleagues. Today, as an accredited Recognised Servi...

Sepura, the Cambridge-based critical communications solutions organisation, has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification, in recognition of its proven compliance to the highest level of information security management. BSI issued the certificate, following an extensive audit process. To achieve the ISO 27001 certification, organisations must demonstrate a systematic and documented approach to protecting and managing sensitive company and customer information, including intellectual property, e...

Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, announces that it has received its inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Risk Rating score of 16.0 from Sustainalytics, one of the ESG rating companies in the world. Low ESG risk rating Avolon has been recognised by Sustainalytics as being in the ‘Low Risk’ category, reflecting Avolon's strong performance across a broad range of ESG metrics. Based on a scale of 100–0, from highest to lowest risk, Avolon&rsquo...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, was named Global Sustainability Changemaker and U.S. IoT Partner of the Year at the Microsoft’s annual awards. The Sustainability award was made for the significant societal impact that Johnson Controls OpenBlue Enterprise Manager is having on boosting sustainability in buildings, improving ESG scores and enabling data-driven decision-making by customers. IoT Partner award for Johnson Controls...

Securitas, the security solutions partner with world-renowned technology and expertise, has signed the commitment letter for the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and will begin the process of developing and validating targets, in order to reduce the Group’s climate impact. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a collaboration between CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project), the World Resources Institute, Worldwide Fund for Nature, and the UN Global Compact. Science Based...

ACS Pacesetters are pleased to welcome Nexus Security Limited as the latest company to join the membership. During their recent Security Industry Authority ACS inspection, they achieved a score in the top 15% of all accredited companies, which makes them eligible for membership. The company, part of the Fortel Group of companies, is a specialist construction security provider. Nexus Security provides a national service covering heavy civil construction, infrastructure projects, commercial build...

TDSi announced it has achieved Cyber Essentials Certification which demonstrates the company’s dedication to fully securing its operations as well as its products and services. Backed by the UK Government through the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Cyber Essentials helps any size or type of organisation to protect itself and those that rely on it from a range of common and potentially dangerous cyber-attacks. Meeting industry standards Alex Rumsey, Sales Director a...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI), the front-runner in digital buildings, has signed an agreement to acquire Brightly Software, a leading U.S.-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider of asset and maintenance management solutions. The acquisition elevates SI to a foremost position in the software market for buildings and built infrastructure. The purchase price is USD 1.575 billion, plus an earn-out. Cloud-based capabilities The acquisition will add Brightly’s well-established cloud-...

With the upcoming Armed Forces Day, Healix is proud to announce that it has received the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme bronze award from the Ministry of Defence, recognising its commitment and support for defence personnel. The accolade comes after Healix recently signed the Armed Forces Covenant in a voluntary commitment to support those who serve or have served in the armed forces. Equal access The Covenant ensures that current and past defence personnel and their families a...

Egnyte, a globally renowned company in cloud content security and governance, has announced that it has been named a leader and No. 1 ranked vendor by peer-to-peer software review platform - G2, in multiple summer 2022 reports, including a new Sensitive Data Discovery report. The company has also retained leadership positions in the Data Governance, Data Security, Data-Centric Security, Encryption Key Management, and Cloud Content Collaboration categories. Egnyte recognised by G2 “In to...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced the release of Prism AI, a software framework that provides classification, object detection, and object tracking, enabling perception engineers to quickly start integrating thermal cameras for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicle (AV) systems.  Prism AI features Built for automotive perception system developers, Prism includes features such as visible-and-thermal image fusion and advanced ther...