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The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce the first members of its Utilities Advisory Board Steering Committee. SIA created the Utilities Advisory Board to offer insight and education to security practitioners, members of the security industry and other stakeholders about emerging security trends, regulatory compliance issues, and recommended practices for protecting utility infrastructure. Steering committee members The steering committee members, listed below, represent...

The globally renowned biometrics company, Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints) and Mswipe, one of India’s major end-to-end digital enablers for SMEs, will collaborate and bring biometric debit and credit cards to India, targeting 940 million active payment card customers. Fingerprints’ proven biometric technology, along with Mswipe, who is India’s largest independent mobile POS merchant acquirer and network provider, will target around 100,000 existing customers. The collaborat...

Electronic access control (EAC) systems have become widespread, thanks to benefits like the security they provide to medium-to-high traffic buildings and their flexibility in access provision. Their advantages are familiar - more efficient management of user access, granting and revoking permissions anytime, real-time door status information, removing the security threat posed by lost mechanical keys, and many more. Wireless access control solutions The first widely deployed access systems we...

Recently, the workplace platform Envoy surveyed 800 company leaders who shared the changes they are employing to encourage employees to return to the office. According to Envoy, “After two years of largely remote work, the workplace is back front and centre. Folks are getting tired of their makeshift home offices and workplaces around the world are slowly but surely starting to get busy again.” Incentives in a hybrid working model  “However, not every company is ba...

Isorg, a pioneer in Organic PhotoDetectors (OPDs) and large-area image sensors, has announced the appointment of Dieter May as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), in order to transform the company from an SME into a major corporation. Dieter May takes over from Isorg’s Founder Jean-Yves Gomez, who has successfully led the company’s technological and industrial development, since its creation in 2010. Mr. Gomez will now devote his time to driving future generations of technology,...

SureView Systems, the globally renowned open response platform provider for security operations teams and ShotSpotter, a global company in precision policing technology solutions that enable law enforcement to more effectively respond to, investigate and deter crime, have announced the integration of their intelligence-based flagship technologies. The integration of ShotSpotter’s gunshot detection system with SureView’s Next-Generation PSIM, (Physical Security Information Management...

Fime and National Instruments (NI) have confirmed an exclusive, long-term contactless testing collaboration. The companies will combine their core expertise to offer the best possible contactless test bench solutions to the industry. NI continues to deliver its unique engineering and hardware manufacturing capabilities. Fime’s testing experts will develop new test suites and software features. Fime will also leverage its global presence to exclusively distribute the solutions. Smart mobi...

PSA Security Network, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, has announced its partnership with Magos Systems (Magos), a globally renowned security solutions provider, that is re-inventing radar. Magos was established in 2008, in order to realise its Co-Founders’ vision of bringing advanced radar technology into the security and perimeter protection markets. Advanced radar technology Chris Salazar-Mangrum, the Vice President of Technology Partners at P...

LastPass, the pioneer in zero-knowledge password management, announces that Karim Toubba has joined the company as its Chief Executive Officer. The cloud security veteran will lead LastPass as it separates from GoTo, formerly LogMeIn, and increases investment to create an even more seamless user experience, modernise go-to-market functions, and continue to build password and identity management solutions for the company’s customers. Toubba succeeds LastPass’ interim-CEO, Mike Kohlsd...

RISCO Group (RISCO), a globally renowned manufacturer of cloud-based security systems, has received the ISO 27001 certification for cloud and interactive services, related to security, building management and smart home solutions.  Enhanced privacy and data security The certification recognises RISCO’s extensive efforts and substantial investments made, in order to protect and increase privacy and data security from cyber-attacks. RISCO customers will gain additional reassurance th...

Matrix Comsec (Matrix), the globally renowned company in Security and Telecom solutions for modern businesses and enterprises, has announced that it has bagged the Time2Leap Award for Research & Development, for designing and manufacturing its Face Recognition device, at the MSME Investor, Export & Innovation Summit, organised by Summentor Pro Sales & Marketing Consultants. The 2nd edition of the MSME Investor, Export & Innovation Summit was held on April 20, 2022, in New Delhi,...

SALTO Systems, a globally renowned manufacturer of smart access control solutions, has contracted with Denning Electronics to market and sell SALTO’s innovative products in the US states of Illinois and Wisconsin. Ken Wippich, the President and Owner of Denning Electronics, said “Denning Electronics is onboard to ensure that ineffective physical key systems in Illinois and Wisconsin are replaced with SALTO access control solutions.” Wireless electronic access products Ken Wi...

The US events market is to benefit from the exacting standards of UK crowd safety and security, following the establishment of UK specialist, Crowdguard, in the United States of America (USA). An industry-renowned event safety and security specialist in the United Kingdom (UK), Crowdguard, has garnered an enviable reputation for providing an end-to-end service for event organisers, venues and those responsible for public realm environments. Crowdguard enters US market The company combines det...

2N, the globally renowned company in IP intercom systems, will subject its products to robust testing against other leading technologies in a live setting. The tests will be run in a laboratory and will take place during the latest 2N On Air: Hands - on Edition virtual event, scheduled at 3 pm CET, on April 28, 2022. 2N On Air: Hands - on Edition The 2N On Air: Hands - on Edition virtual event, which is free and available to all, will be broadcast in English, with subtitles available in Germa...

SailPoint Technologies Holdings, Inc. (SAIL), the globally renowned company in identity security for the modern enterprise, announced that it will report its first quarter (Q1) 2022 financial results, after the US markets close on Thursday, May 5, 2022. In light of the company’s pending acquisition by Thoma Bravo, a major private equity firm, as announced on April 11, 2022, there will not be a conference call or live webcast to discuss those financial results.

Aqua Security, the globally renowned pure-play cloud native security provider, has published new research from Aqua’s threat research team, Nautilus, which demonstrates attackers are finding new ways to target cloud native environments. The research shows that adversaries are adopting more sophisticated techniques, leveraging multiple attack components and shifting attention to Kubernetes and the software supply chain. Aqua’s new research report The ‘2022 Cloud Native Threat...

Rittenhouse Communications Group (RCG) and NVT Phybridge have partnered to help customers simplify their digital transformation projects. Rittenhouse Communications will leverage NVT Phybridge Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches and extenders, in order to eliminate infrastructure barriers and reduce overall project costs for the end user. NVT Phybridge PoE switches and extenders Sean Edwards, the President of Rittenhouse Communications Group, said “We have used NVT Phybridge Power over E...

Morse Watchmans, the industry renowned company in key control and asset management systems, is exhibiting at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention 2022, highlighting their latest solutions at Booth #1567. For over a century, Morse Watchmans have been known as an innovator of high-quality, cost-effective security technology. Specialising in state-of-the-art key management, asset management, guard tour, and key ring systems, Morse Watchmans delivers reliable, easy-to-use products to meet a...

Allied Universal, the global security and facility services company, has announced the appointment of Darren Pedersen as President of Allied Universal Canada, with the expansion of security services in Canada, under the Allied Universal brand. Allied Universal acquired G4S Secure Solutions Ltd. in 2021, thereby creating the leader in global security services. Darren Pedersen joined G4S Cash Solutions in 1997, starting as Operations Supervisor and worked his way up to General Manager for Mississ...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, has introduced Solution Navigator, a comprehensive digital experience that easily navigates the product life cycle in Building Automation Systems, Fire, Security, HVAC and Industrial Refrigeration, in order to create a next generation of customer enablement tools. Customers can select, price, quote, order, track shipments, locate replacement parts, process warranty claims, access training and...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has expressed its support for and feedback on S. 1260, the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA), and H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act. SIA’s letter comes ahead of a US Senate and House of Representatives conference to reconcile the differences between the two pieces of bipartisan legislation, both of which will bolster U.S. leadership in developing and adopting innovative emerging technologies, in order for domestic companies to remain glo...

Alcatraz AI., a pioneer in physical security AI technologies, announced they will be showcasing autonomous access control technology at IFSEC International 2022 (BoothIF2605). Alcatraz AI has redefined secure access control delivering intelligence at the door to make users face their credentials.   The Alcatraz AI Rock, a touchless biometric device, utilises facial authentication to grant highly secure and frictionless entry to modernise and improve access control systems. The security...

ADT Inc. (ADT), the globally trusted brand in smart home and small business security solutions, has announced the appointment of Benjamin Honig to the company’s Board of Directors, as a Class I Director with a term expiring at the 2024 Annual Meeting of ADT. ADT’s Chairman, Marc Becker, said “We are pleased to welcome Ben to our Board of Directors.” New Board of Directors member Marc Becker adds, “His background investing in technology and consumer service compan...

VIVOTEK, the IP surveillance solution provider, is proud to announce the launch of its new Facial Recognition Tablet. The FT9361-R will be featured during ISC West 2022, held in Las Vegas, Nevada. from March 23-25 at the Venetian Expo and Convention Centre, booth #22015. “The FT9361-R is a facial recognition tablet for access control and employee management,” explained David Liu, President of VIVOTEK USA, Inc. Facial recognition tablet “By simply presenting your face to the...

SureView Systems, the globally renowned open response platform provider for running security operations and Calipsa, a market-renowned provider of deep-learning powered video analytics for false alarm reduction, have announced the integration of their cloud-based flagship technologies. The integration of Calipsa’s software with SureView’s next-generation physical security information management (PSIM) platform improves the ability of security command centres to manage and respond to...

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) has announced the launch of FORXAI Video Security Solution (VSS), an offering that includes its FORXAI Video Security Solution for Intelligent Surveillance and point-of-entry solution, FORXAI Video Security Solution for Secure Access. In support of this, Konica Minolta will build on its long-standing technology partnership with MOBOTIX in the U.S.A, strengthening the cooperation and support between the two companies. Joint logistic...

SailPoint Technologies Holdings, Inc., the globally renowned company in identity security for the modern enterprise, has unveiled two new product suites designed to provide customers with next-generation identity security capabilities. These product suites set a new standard for identity security, embracing an autonomous, intelligent approach to protecting modern enterprises. In the current ever-changing threat environment, SailPoint offers a dynamic identity security foundation capable of evol...

Globally renowned access control manufacturer, Inner Range has unveiled a raft of new enhancements for its flagship intelligent access and security system, Integriti. Software Version 22, which is now available to new and existing customers, includes the ability to directly integrate with biometric readers and manage mobile credentials in bulk. It also includes a brand new API, allowing developers access to a free development platform to create new integrations for Integriti clients. Improveme...

The use of CCTV surveillance in business is proliferating. According to a recent report assessing the growth and trends in video surveillance, the market was valued at £40 billion in 2020 but is expected to reach more than £68 billion by 2026. This growth is largely due to the increasing need for physical security and the greater adoption of cloud-based services for centralising data.  A key consideration for businesses running CCTV systems is the increasing potential of unlock...

Rapid7, Inc., a global provider of security analytics and automation, has announced the results of its completed 2022 MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluation of Rapid7 InsightIDR and the Insight Agent. This round of independent ATT&CK Evaluations for enterprise cyber security solutions emulated the Wizard Spider and Sandworm threat groups. Rapid7’s InsightIDR and Insight Agent demonstrated strong signal-to-noise across the attack chain during these simulations. InsightIDR InsightIDR i...