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SALTO Systems ahead of the curve for UK consumer connectable product security regime

As life and business in the 21st century becomes increasingly reliant on being connected to the Internet, the world has seen an increase in products known as the Internet of Things (IoT) becoming available in the shape of smart doorbells, smart locks, lightbulbs and voice assistants like Alexa and Siri. It is estimated that the number of internet-connected devices across the world now stands in the region of 35 billion with that number predicted to rise to 75 billion by 2025. SCD acc...

Arrow Electronics creates Robotics Center of Excellence (COE) to empower the intelligent edge and advance automation

Arrow Electronics and its company - eInfochips have established a Robotics Center of Excellence (COE) to help customers accelerate time to market for the development of cutting-edge automation solutions for use in manufacturing, digital factories, and other industries. Arrow has teamed with global technology majors - Analog Devices (ADI), NVIDIA, and onsemi image sensors to develop reference designs and proof of concepts that robotics customers can leverage to improve product design. Arrow Ele...

The Monitoring Association appoints new Government Relations Committee Co-Chair

The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tommy Whisnant to the Co-Chairmanship of its Government Relations Committee. In this important role, Tommy Whisnant will join seated Committee Co-Chair James Marcella, Axis Communications, in leading TMA’s state and local advocacy efforts and often partnering with the Alarm Industry Communications Committee (AICC) on legislative initiatives. Whisnant is currently the compliance manager for North Carolina-based CPI...

Storyteq acquires Pixelz.ai to accelerate brand compliant Generative AI

Storyteq, the technology arm of Inspired Thinking Group (ITG), has acquired Pixelz.ai to bolster its R&D team and accelerate its generative AI capabilities. Storyteq’s R&D team is pushing the boundaries of image creation technology through the development of their AI Studio tool, with this acquisition building on their Creative Automation credentials. Pixelz.ai are at the cutting edge of generative AI, boasting over 60,000 users who have already generated around 3 million unique i...

BackBox and CMS Distribution to bring network and security device automation to customers in UK and Ireland markets

CMS Distribution, a value-added IT distribution company serving corporate resellers, managed service providers, and independent IT companies, and BackBox, the world’s most trusted network automation company, have announced the launch of a new partnership to distribute the BackBox platform in the UK and IE. This will be the first network and security device automation product in the CMS Distribution portfolio. The companies will be offering demonstrations of the BackBox platform at I...

DoorBird has expanded its portfolio and has integrated the keypad into the smallest door station

The manufacturer of IP video door intercom systems has successfully added even more technology to the most compact series and is bringing the new products, D1101KV and D1102KV, to the market. DoorBird is known worldwide as a manufacturer of smart technology and exclusive design. The IP video door intercom systems stand out due to their high quality paired with a unique design.  D11x series DoorBird has successfully added even more technology to the most compact series: there is an option...

Sumsub launches advanced deepfakes detector

Sumsub, the global verification platform providing customisable KYC, KYB, transaction monitoring, and AML solutions for the whole customer journey, announces the launch of its enhanced deepfakes detection technology into Sumsub’s liveness and deepfake detection solution. According to Sumsub’s reports, the number of deepfakes detected in Q1 2023 was 10% greater than all of 2022 combined. Responding to this growing threat of identity fraud, the company made major updates to its in-hou...

Iris ID works with pioneering fortune 100 companies supplying cutting-edge Iris biometric solutions

Iris ID, the pioneer in iris recognition technology for 25 years, continues to experience outstanding success in establishing partnerships with numerous Fortune 100 companies. Leveraging its cutting-edge iris recognition technology, Iris ID has emerged as the preferred choice for enhancing security measures using the highest form of biometric identity authentication and verification to best safeguard the integrity of critical operations at pioneering organisations. Author's quote  "We ar...

New Permiso survey reveals a troubling disconnect in cloud security perception versus readiness

Permiso, a Palo Alto-based cloud detection and response startup that finds evil in cloud environments, has released the findings of its 2023 Cloud Detection and Response Survey that reveals an alarming paradox among cloud security professionals. While many respondents admitted to leveraging high-risk practices and behaviours in their cloud environments, they remain confident that their security tools and processes will protect their organisations against well-orchestrated attacks. That hi...

TDSi Security Technology showcase visits Saudi Arabia and features guest UK providers

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer - TDSi has hosted another of its popular Security Technology Showcase events in Riyadh and Dammam in Saudi Arabia. In addition to TDSi, attendees also enjoyed presentations and hands-on advice from UK security manufacturers such as integrated perimeter security specialist - Harper Chalice Group (presented by Building Defence Systems), secure industrial transmission and power solutions provider - KBC Networks, CCTV surveillance camera and cont...

Morse Watchmans exhibits Key Control Solutions at 2023 Northwest Indian Gaming Conference & Expo

Morse Watchmans, the pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is featuring several of its latest key control and management solutions at the 2023 Northwest Indian Gaming Conference & Expo, June 19-21 at the Little Creek Casino Resort in Shelton, WA. Morse Watchman’s award-winning KeyWatcher® Touch system will be on display alongside a suite of additional products at booth #318. Cutting-edge key control solutions “We are thrilled to showcase our cutting-edge key...

Security LeadHER wraps groundbreaking inaugural conference for women in security

ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) closed out the inaugural Security LeadHER conference by celebrating a successful and groundbreaking first event held June 12-13 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. 2023 Security LeadHER The event was dedicated to advancing, connecting, and empowering women in the security profession. Approximately 300 current and future “LeadHERs” and attendees of all backgrounds and genders gathered for Security LeadHER 2023. The 2023 Secur...

Pimloc launches audio redaction for the Law enforcement sector

Pimloc, an AI video privacy and analytics company announces the launch of new audio redaction capabilities to its Secure Redact SaaS platform. Major shift The new feature, which is available through Pimloc’s integration with Medialogix, a specialist provider of Digital Evidence Management Systems (DEMS) to a large number of police forces in the UK enables users to selectively anonymise audio in video evidence to comply with data protection regulation when shared in court, with the public...

Crossword Cybersecurity research finds 2.2 million top 100 UK university and research facility credentials breached

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc, the cybersecurity solutions company focused on cyber strategy and risk, has revealed that an analysis of online criminal markets by its Trillion risk monitoring platform, shows UK universities are at high risk of major cyber security incidents launched using breached credentials.  Credential breach impact The Trillion team discovered 2.2 million breached credentials available on the dark web for the top 100 UK institutions, with 57% belonging to the 24 Russell...

Teledyne FLIR introduces premium E8 Pro edition for point-and-shoot thermography inspection

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announced the FLIR E8 Pro, providing a larger 3.5-inch touchscreen with FLIR Ignite Cloud connectivity within the same pistol-grip form factor as legacy E8 series thermal cameras. Through the touchscreen, users can share captured images with colleagues, partners, and clients over Wi-Fi, including on-screen annotations to highlight findings. Images can then be loaded straight to the FLIR Ignite Cloud for improved efficiency and a smoothe...

RealWear wins best manufacturing and industrial solution at XR Today Awards 2023

RealWear, the pioneer of assisted reality wearable solutions for frontline industrial professionals, has won "Best Manufacturing and Industrial Solution" at the XR Today Awards 2023. The annual XR Awards celebrate the best in AR/VR/MR innovation, and the online event invites international firms and individuals to come forward to showcase their achievements in the immersive industry. The win follows RealWear being named "Best Industrial Solution", "Best Construction Solution" and "Best Automotiv...

Medigate by Claroty and Siemens Healthineers collaborate on end-to-end cybersecurity

Claroty, the cyber-physical systems protection company, announced its strategic relationship with medical technology company Siemens Healthineers to protect healthcare enterprises from malicious cyberattacks through a combination of software, managed services, and medical device security data sharing that will increase the reliability with which they serve patients.   Cyber and operational risks facing healthcare systems are rising as technology environments are increasingly...

Boon Edam Inc. appoints Patrick Nora as President and Managing Director, following merger with Boon Edam Manufacturing

Boon Edam Inc., the world-renowned manufacturer of secured entry solutions, and Boon Edam Manufacturing, the former manufacturing division of Boon Edam Inc., are now one organisation, following an internal merger that sees Patrick Nora named President and Managing Director of the newly unified Boon Edam Inc. This strategic combination enables the company to offer improved operational efficiencies, streamlined communications, and increased market presence, solidifying its position as a provider...

Venari Security helps WSD to further secure key link in 3rd-party banking supply chain

WSD (Wall Street Docs) has today announced that it is working with Venari Security to maintain strong encryption standards across its entire network and identify malicious activity hidden within encrypted traffic. As a key 3rd party supplier to banking and financial services organisations, the relationship will be essential in further reducing WSD’s customers’ risk exposure and potential attack surface. VigilanceAI WSD is utilising VigilanceAI, to gain unparalleled insight and vis...

Sycope introduces a new version of its network traffic and security monitoring software

Network monitoring vendor - Sycope is introducing version 2.3 of its network monitoring and security tool. The solution is based on real-time flow analysis enriched with business context and supports companies in securing performance and improving IT security. The new version brings numerous improvements and functional enhancements. Sycope 2.3 Sycope 2.3 records, processes, and analyses all parameters contained in the data streams, supplemented by SNMP, geolocation, and security feeds. This m...

Quanergy and Convergint partner to deliver enhanced physical security for mission critical markets

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a global provider of 3D LiDAR solutions, announced a partnership with Convergint, a provider of service-based systems integration. Together, the two companies will deliver enhanced perimeter intrusion detection capabilities for the utilities industry. Convergint is collaborating with Quanergy to design, engineer and implement various security solutions to provide early detection with hyper accuracy and faster response times. Convergint delivers intelligent, highly sca...

ASSA ABLOY launches Expanded 360° virtual tour across education and healthcare markets

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions announces an expanded version of its 360° virtual tour, which provides an immersive, interactive experience to illustrate the vital role of door security and access control in education and healthcare settings. 360° Virtual Tour  The ASSA ABLOY 360° Virtual Tour takes users on a digital walkthrough of three venues: a university setting, a K-12 school, and a hospital. From the outside of the building to every type of room and door inside, the tour...

Tech chiefs debate threat in Parliament

Technology industry pioneers gathered in the Houses of Parliament to discuss the challenges posed by cyber attacks to UK national security and the economy. Parliament Street think tank’s Cyber Summit Speaking at the Parliament Street think tank’s Cyber summit on Monday night, which was hosted by Dean Russell MP for Watford, and chaired by Steven George-Hilley of Centropy PR, a panel of experts debated the steps that should be taken to tackle the threat posed by ransomware and...

Gallagher Security’s Integrate 360° Roadshow exhibits the future of integrated security

Award-winning, global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security teamed up with five technology partners to showcase the latest in their integrated security capabilities at the Integrate 360° Roadshow in Cape Town. Integrate 360° Roadshow Held at the 360° Bloemendal Wine Estate on Thursday, 1st of June 2023, attendees to the Integrate 360° Roadshow experienced a variety of sessions where each technology partner had the opportunity to give the audience a quick presentation and a...

Red Helix tackles cyber skills shortage with new coding club for primary school children

Red Helix, a pioneering UK cyber security managed service provider, has launched an innovative coding club for primary school children that will provide them with additional exposure to the real-world applications of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The goal of this project is to start addressing the chronic shortage of cyber skills in the UK and encourage more diversity in the sector, with a specific focus on aiding social mobility. This will be achieved by targeting th...

Boon Edam is proud to sponsor SIA LeadHER Event

Boon Edam Inc., a pioneering manufacturer of secured entry solutions, is proud to be a Partner Sponsor for the LeadHER Event, taking place from June 12-13, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, presented by the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ASIS International. The day-and-a-half event combines curated education and networking events with engaging opportunities to connect and collaborate for women in the vital and growing Security Industry.  Boon Edam fosters a supportive workplace...

Zentra debuts to multifamily market at NAA Apartmentalize 2023

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...

Allegion showcases new Schlage XE360 wireless lock, Proptech alliances and services at NAA Apartmentalize

From June 7-9, Allegion US, a provider of security solutions, technology, and services, will be exhibiting and demonstrating new interoperable electronic access control technologies, software, and proptech solutions at NAA Apartmentalize (booth #1705), an annual event that 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.  "We're excited to unveil our latest secur...

Commvault redefines data protection with new security capabilities and ecosystem integrations to combat increasingly sophisticated cyber threats

Commvault®, an enterprise data protection pioneer for current global businesses and the first data protection vendor to introduce cyber deception, announced new security capabilities across its entire portfolio. Secure, defend, and recover data Signaling the next phase in its evolution, Commvault is helping businesses secure, defend, and recover their data to meet increasingly sophisticated cyber threats head-on. As part of these capabilities, Commvault has expanded its security ecosystem...

Altronix appoints new rep firms to strengthen its footprint in the Northeast U.S. and Canada

Altronix, the renowned manufacturer of low-voltage power supplies and transmission solutions for the professional security industry, announces the appointment of two new independent sales teams covering the Northeast U.S. and all of Canada. FM Valenti will now support Altronix customers throughout New England; including MA, CT, VT, RI, NH, ME, and upstate NY. Omnitech Solution Services will now support Altronix customers in all Canadian Provinces. Author's quote “As we continue to expan...