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Allied Universal®, a pioneering security and facility services company, proudly announces that its security professionals earned 31 of the 44 annual awards bestowed by California’s only industry association dedicated to advocating on behalf of the security industry. Each year, CALSAGA (California Association of Licenced Security Agencies, Guards and Associates) recognises security professionals who have demonstrated heroism by going above and beyond their expected duties. Top three a...

Ransomware has been the number one source of nightmares for CISOs for years. Last year, businesses and organisations endured more than 317 million attempted ransomware attacks, according to Statista. Over 5,000 of those were successful, with hackers hauling in over $1 billion in settlements.   However, the threat landscape constantly evolves and grows, especially for MSPs with customers who use SaaS applications. The average small business has 217 applications in its software portfol...

A security company has issued a warning to commuters after a worrying rise in theft and antisocial behaviour at train stations. Kingdom Security, who provide a range of security measures including security personnel to a wide range of sites across the country are becoming increasingly concerned about a rise in theft at several train stations and are asking regular commuters to remain vigilant. Shoplifting offences According to the ONS, England, and Wales reached a new 20-year high with 443,99...

Genetec Inc (Genetec), a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, will be present at the Smart City Expo World Congress which is to be held in Barcelona from the 5th -7th  November 2024. The company will join its strategic partner, Axis Communications, in Hall 3, Stand 121, where they will present their innovative solutions designed to address today's smart city challenges. City security, mobility efficiency Genetec will emp...

SAFR from RealNetworks, the world’s foremost AI computer vision platform for access control and security announced the appointment of Charisse Jacques as its new President. Jacques brings a wealth of experience in AI and associated technology to the security industry. Her leadership will drive SAFR’s mission of advancing security and operational efficiency in live video applications, security, authentication, and touchless access control. Access control solutions Rob Glaser,...

MOBOTIX AG is pleased to announce that effective October 1st, Ashley Lim has assumed leadership of the MOBOTIX APAC team. Since January 2022, she has served as Regional Sales Manager for Asia, adeptly overseeing the company's operations in the region from Melbourne, Australia.  With the impending departure of Ryan Philp from MOBOTIX in November 2024, Ashley Lim will now extend her responsibilities to encompass the entire APAC region. Ashley's leadership "We extend our gratitude to Ryan f...

Genetec Inc. (Genetec), a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, will participate in Milipol Qatar 2024. The company will showcase the latest version of its flagship unified security platform Security Centre as well as a range of cloud-ready solutions at the 14th edition of the global exhibition and conference for homeland security and safety. Milipol Qatar 2024 Set to run from October 29 to 31, 2024, at the Doh...

A recent survey conducted by BFT Automation, the pioneering automation specialist and part of the SOMFY Group, revealed rising levels of optimism across the industry, with installers expressing confidence in industry growth and long-term prospects. More than 70% of installers responding to BFT’s annual customer survey, indicated that they felt either positive or optimistic about the growth in the industry over the next six to 12 months. The results point to a shift in sentiment as the ind...

Alcatraz AI, a global pioneer in autonomous access control solutions, announced its partnership with Convergint, a global systems integrator focused on delivering results for customers through unparalleled service excellence. Alcatraz AI joins Convergint’s broad network of partners and integrators, amplifying the power of facial authentication to enterprise customers around the world. Overall user experience Convergint is a USD 2 billion global, industry-pioneering systems integrat...

AMAG Technology hosted the Security Engineering Symposium (SES) Europe conference on October 17 – 18, 2024 in Tewkesbury, UK. Over 70 end users, integrators, and consultants from EMEA attended the event held at the Tewkesbury Park Hotel. While this event has been held in the US many times, it is the first time it has been held in the United Kingdom.  New vision AMAG Technology President, David Sullivan and Director of Sales-EMEA & APAC, James Clark opened the symposium by welco...

From November 6-8, 2024, RX Greater China will host “6 Connected Shows – A Mega Feast of Innovation” at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Centre. This event will bring together six pioneering exhibitions, providing a comprehensive platform for innovation and synergy across key industries in the world of advanced manufacturing, including automotive, electronics, smart display and advanced materials industries. Advanced manufacturing and transformation The event o...

Logpoint is announcing the appointment of Frank Koelmel as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), underscoring Logpoint’s dedication to establishing itself as a European cybersecurity powerhouse. The appointment will enable Logpoint to continue to focus on market growth by providing high-impact cybersecurity solutions that make it easier for security teams to defend against cyberattacks and for organisations to navigate the compliance and threat landscape. Cybersecurity industry Frank Koelme...

Entrust, a global pioneer in trusted payments, identities, and data security, announced it has been positioned by Gartner in the Leaders’ Quadrant for the inaugural Gartner Magic Quadrant for Identity Verification (IDV). The Magic Quadrant evaluated vendors across the identity verification market and recognised Entrust as a Leader. This recognition comes after the acquisition of Onfido earlier this year.  Gartner Magic Quadrant The Gartner Magic Quadrant for IDV evaluates vend...

In response to significant international growth, barox Kommunikation AG, the global manufacturer of professional standard switches, PoE media converters and IP extenders, continue to reinforce their advanced technical development and global client support, with the appointment of Jeneeben Jesujeevagan, as Head of Engineering. Based from the company’s headquarters in Switzerland, Jeneeben will head the technical development of the barox range and champion the company’s technology par...

Permiso, the pioneer in real-time identity security, released SkyScalpel, an open-source tool that helps both offensive and defensive security professionals understand how policies could be obfuscated by threat actors in order to go undetected in an environment. JSON-based policies in cloud environments, particularly in AWS, dictate what resources users and systems can access and the actions they can perform. However, these policies can be susceptible to obfuscation—a technique where bad...

DigiCert, a pioneering global provider of digital trust, announced the appointment of Lakshmi Hanspal as Chief Trust Officer. Hanspal, a seasoned cybersecurity pioneer, will play a pivotal role in advancing DigiCert’s commitment to providing world-class digital trust solutions. Hanspal will be based in the company’s Sunnyvale office and report directly to DigiCert Chief Executive Officer Amit Sinha. She most recently served as Global Chief Information Security Officer for Amazon Dev...

adCAPTCHA, a new specialist security verification platform, has launched with £1m funding to tackle the ‘bots epidemic’ and protect organisations against cyber fraud. The London-based company, founded by industry veteran and entrepreneur Alfie Scarborough, equips organisations with the capability to identify and block bots through its sophisticated in-house developed patent-pending human verification technology.  Layered security solution adCAPTCHA’s layered...

Kong Inc., a pioneering developer of cloud API technologies, announced that it has been positioned by Gartner® as a Pioneer in the 2024 Magic Quadrant™ for API Management for the fifth consecutive year. The evaluation was based on specific criteria that analysed the company’s overall Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute, with Kong positioned furthest on the Completeness of Vision axis. AI enablement strategy Kong enables any corps to become an API-first company,...

Long gone are the days of choosing a security installer for a single installation and then moving on. Security pioneers are choosing installers based on the long-term value and strategic partnership they can offer. The best installers remain on top of new trends and developments — and advise their customers accordingly. In doing so, they create many opportunities to upsell new solutions to improve their customer’s operations.  Customer’s lifetime value Customers find m...

Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT, together with the Förderkreis Deutsches Heer (FKH) is hosting this year's FKH Autumn Symposium, which will take place in Heidenheim on 23 and 24 October. The two-day event brings together representatives from politics, industry, research and the military to exchange views on current trends and technologies in defence technology.  Current challenges and solutions The presentations will provide an option for detailed analysis and a skilled exchange...

Illumio Inc., the Zero Trust Segmentation (ZTS) company, announced it has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (ISO27001) certification. This certification represents Illumio’s continued commitment to meeting the highest levels of global security standards​. Certification was issued by Schellman Compliance LLC following an extensive audit of Illumio’s ZTS platform, which includes Illumio Core®, Illumio Endpoint, Illumio CloudSecure® and Illumio for Microsoft Azure Firewall. FedRAMP&...

Telesat, one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, and Intellian, a pioneering provider of feature-rich, future-proof satellite communications solutions, announced a contract award for Intellian to design, supply, install, and integrate 127 Gateway Antenna Systems at  Landing Stations for the Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation. Intellian’s 4-meter Gateway Antenna System has been meticulously engineered to optimize tracking precision...

SaaS Alerts, a cybersecurity company delivering an automated software-as-a-service (SaaS) security platform that enables managed service providers (MSPs) to detect and stop unauthorised activity in client SaaS applications, announced the findings from its State of SaaS Security 2024 report. Channel Mastered, a pioneering source of insights and services for building profitable MSP channels, conducted the report for SaaS Alerts, based on data from from 2,804 providers of IT services, including 72...

Centrios, a new brand from the pioneer in opening solutions – ASSA ABLOY, makes its Canadian debut at Canasa Security Canada. The new access control platform comprised of an intuitive and easy-to-use mobile app, web interface, locks, and readers were developed to address the needs of the small business market. Centrios lock reader With Centrios, business operators can quickly and intuitively manage scheduled access and retrieve access reporting for employees and visitors across multiple...

IDEMIA Secure Transactions is proud to announce this strategic collaboration with Vantiva to expedite the deployment of 5G services for customers and businesses worldwide. Formerly known as Technicolor, Vantiva, is a pioneer in delivering innovative, comprehensive products for the connected home market — such as broadband gateways and set-top boxes — to the world’s foremost Network Service Providers. This collaboration will see IDEMIA Secure Transactions provide Vantiva with...

Lithuania-based RegTech iDenfy, announced the launch of its new electronic identity verification solution (eIDV), designed to streamline a fast multi-layered Know Your Customer (KYC) process that works across multiple industries. iDenfy’s new system provides instant verification using cross-matching results from official US databases, making it easier than ever for businesses to onboard users without delays or complex, cumbersome processes. US regulatory standards Four-step process boos...

Sensor specialist HENSOLDT is introducing three new optronic systems for the Leopard 2A8 main battle tank and the PUMA infantry fighting vehicle. These digital solutions combine proven optical technologies with innovative sensor and camera systems to further increase reconnaissance and targeting accuracy under the most challenging conditions. New digital vision systems ATTICA LWIR and MWIR thermal imaging devices provide enhanced reconnaissance skit The new digital vision systems offer...

Kwikset®, a trusted pioneer in residential security and a registered trademark of ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc., an ASSA ABLOY Group Company, announced the upcoming launch of Halo Select, a smart door lock designed to provide a convenient and versatile security solution for the home. Halo Select stands out by offering both Wi-Fi and Matter built-in for homeowners seeking flexible, reliable, and integrated smart home security. Choose the connection method that suits the best, and easi...

Ivanti, the tech company that breaks down barriers between IT and security so that Everywhere Work can thrive, introduced Ivanti Neurons for App Control, which safeguards devices from unauthorised applications. Patch Management In addition, Ivanti released new analytics in the Ivanti Neurons platform and new features for Ivanti Neurons for Patch Management to enhance security and ensure compliance. With Ivanti’s innovations and focus on exposure management, organisations can proactively...

Robotic Assistance Devices Mobile, Inc., a subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., has attained the advanced achievement of Level 5 autonomous navigation, part of its development of ROAMEO Gen4 security robot. This breakthrough positions ROAMEO Gen4 as a fully autonomous solution capable of operating independently in diverse environments without human intervention while performing advanced human-like functionality. AITX’s subsidiary RAD-M ROAMEO Gen4...