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For a variety of malicious threat actors operating in and out of cyberspace, prominent events with large audiences, such as sporting events and elections, are prime targets for attack. Cyberthreats to Paris With the Paris Olympics approaching, WithSecure™ (formerly F-Secure Business) has issued an evaluation report, "Olympics – Cyber Threats to Paris 2024", to alert businesses, organizations, and the general public to the cyber threats facing the Paris 2024 Olympics.  This r...

Exein, the embedded IoT cybersecurity company, has raised €15m in a Series B round. The round was led by 33N, a specialized investor in cybersecurity and infrastructure software, and joined by Partech.  Global expansion The round also saw continued support from existing investors United Ventures, eCAPITAL, and Future Industry Ventures (a Redstone/SBI fund). The fresh capital will drive Exein’s ambitious global expansion plans across Europe, the US as well as Asia where a new...

Allied Universal®, the pioneering provider of security solutions for the government sector, has released a 2024 special report titled Physical Security During an Election: Expect the Unexpected and Prepare for it All.  The report utilizes intelligence and experience to identify potential physical security threats that could impact the safety and operations of businesses and their assets in the U.S. during a presidential election. Risk of violence “A partisan environment is see...

Gillingham Football Club is excited to welcome Hochiki Europe as its new Rainham End Sponsor. The agreement will see the Rainham End at Priestfield Stadium renamed ‘The Rainham End in partnership with Hochiki’ until the end of the 2026/27 season.  Commercial fire detection Hochiki, whose European head office and manufacturing plant was established over 30 years ago in Gillingham, has been a world-class pioneer in the production of commercial fire detection and emergency lighti...

Allied Universal®, the provider of security solutions for the government sector, has released a 2024 special report titled Physical Security During an Election: Expect the Unexpected and Prepare for it All.  The report utilizes intelligence and experience to identify potential physical security threats that could impact the safety and operations of businesses and their assets in the U.S. during a presidential election. Identify, plan, predict, deploy “A partisan environment is...

dormakaba announces the opening of a hub, including a new production facility in Montreal, Quebec. The new facility merges all former Access Solutions sites in Canada under one roof, supporting the growing global demand for access control solutions in the segment of hospitality. Till Reuter, CEO of dormakaba, who inaugurated the hub and production center, says: “The opening of our new facility in Canada is part of the ongoing optimization of our global manufacturing network, hence our gro...

Darktrace, a pioneer in cybersecurity AI, has released its UK State of AI Cybersecurity Report, which surveyed over 200 security pioneers and practitioners across a broad array of industries. The research asked security pioneers their thoughts on the threats facing their businesses following the widespread adoption of AI, which has increased the speed, sophistication, and success of cyber attacks. Report findings Almost three-quarters (71%) of businesses are already seeing AI-powered cyber th...

Effective 1 August 2024, Marcel Haar will take over the management of Frequentis Germany. He follows Reinhard Grimm, who is responsible for the global ATM Civil business as Executive Vice President. Marcel Haar Born in Vienna, Marcel Haar (39) started at Frequentis in 2016, where he initially built up a marketing organization for all regions worldwide. As Director of Group Communications & Marketing, he set the course for the digital transformation of Frequentis. Marcel Haar has an impres...

Progress, the trusted provider of AI-powered infrastructure software, announced new and powerful enhancements in the latest release of Progress® LoadMaster® 360, its cloud-based unified application delivery platform. These enhancements help organizations protect their web applications against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks and provide customers with an optimal application experience. With the release, Progress provides customers with an e...

HID®, a pioneer in trusted identity solutions announced an extended partnership with its trusted partner Inner Range, a global provider of integrated access control systems and solutions, to offer Inner Range customers a new range of SIFER credentials compatible with wallet-enabled readers, based on HID’s signature line of access control readers, HID Signo®. Mobile access “The sheer opportunity to further deepen collaboration with our partners excites us,” says Steve...

D-Fend Solutions, the pioneer in field-proven radio frequency (RF), cyber-based, non-kinetic, non-jamming, counter-drone takeover technology, announced the release of EnforceAir2 version 24.04.2, which includes all upgrades to the system released since the launch of the product last year. This new software version comprises major upgrades to its award-winning capabilities and builds upon its proven C-UAS power, performance, portability, and range. Version 24.04.2 of EnforceA...

March Networks®, a pioneer in intelligent video surveillance, is pleased to announce its selection as an American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ) approved supplier of video surveillance solutions for the DQ® system. This partnership marks a significant milestone in March Networks’ ongoing collaboration with DQ franchise owners since 2017, serving more than two hundred DQ restaurants across 13 U.S. states. DQ Point-of-Sale (POS) system As an approved supplier, March Networks seam...

Datadobi, a global pioneer in Hybrid Cloud Data Services announced the appointment of Denise Natali to the position of Vice President of Americas Sales. In this newly created position, Natali will report directly to CRO and Co-Founder Michael Jack and be responsible for developing and executing revenue growth strategies, growing and leading Datadobi’s high-performance sales team, and ensuring Datadobi customers remain the most highly satisfied across the industry.  Denise Natali Na...

Kaseya, the global provider of AI-powered cybersecurity and IT management software released its 2024 Future of IT Survey Report, which surveyed IT service providers from the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions. Based on the report, increasing IT productivity through automation and AI usage are among the top priorities, while IT cybersecurity remains an area for growth, with IT service providers anticipating it will be one of its primary investment areas. AI Investment: AI taking center stage AI...

There is much discussion amongst telecommunications companies about the automation journey of networks, and rightly so because artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and pressure on carriers to increase margins from connectivity while protecting prices, are proving powerful agents for change in their market. Impact of Hybrid Connectivity However, there’s one other development that is not receiving enough attention, and that’s the impact of hybrid connectivity - the bo...

Sepura confirms that the Secretary of State in the Cabinet Office has revoked the Final Order imposed on Sepura pursuant to section 27 of the National Security and Investment Act 2021. The original order was made by the then Secretary of State for the former Department of Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy. On 27 June 2024, the Secretary of State in the Cabinet Office revoked the Final Order following Sepura’s return to UK ownership. This has the effect of removing all the requirem...

The Buncombe County Public Safety Communications Center (BCPSC) became the 145th Emergency Communications Center (ECC) in the United States and the 13th ECC in the state of North Carolina to implement the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP).  Launched in 2011 as a public-private partnership, TMA’s ASAP service is designed to increase the accuracy and efficiency of calls for service from alarm monitoring centers to Emergency Communication Centers (ECCs).   Agre...

Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology, has announced that it has secured a $1.9 million deal with a South African energy company. The deal is the largest in Blackline’s Middle East & Africa (MEA) region (Rest of World segment) and marks the company’s first significant contract in Africa. The energy company purchased approximately 500 G7c devices for their plant workers and almost 500 G6 devices to protect their contractors while they are on site...

AI in video surveillance is transforming how businesses approach security. Bosch Building Technologies is investing in proactive and intelligent solutions for security and business optimization supporting secure environments in and around buildings, perimeters, and traffic. The increasing importance of video data for security applications and beyond drives the trend of connecting cameras to the cloud. Cloud technology offers benefits such as scalability, cost-efficiency, and centralized managem...

Dragonfly and Vismo announce an integration partnership by which intelligence from Dragonfly’s Security Intelligence & Analysis Service will be available through the Vismo platform. Vismo will have access to Dragonfly’s 19,000 location risk scores and associated detailed intelligence reports and incident data. As a result, users of Vismo’s Locate & Protect App will be better protected when they are on the move. Two complementary capabilities The service combines two...

Arcserve, a major data protection and recovery software company, has been recognized for its excellence in SaaS backup, being named Cloud Backup Company of the Year at the Storage Awards 2024. The award recognized Arcserve as a provider of secure and resilient cloud storage and SaaS protection, highlighting the organization as a trusted provider of data resilience solutions. Cloud data protection The awards showcase the best technologies, products, and solutions across the storage sector Arc...

RiverSafe, a global cybersecurity, DevOps, and AppSec professional services provider, has partnered with education-based charity - World Vision to improve access to education for children in Africa. World Vision World Vision is a global humanitarian organization dedicated to improving the lives of children, families, and communities around the world. Focusing on providing education, healthcare, and emergency relief to those in need, they aim to break the cycle of poverty and open doors for a...

As a part of Teleste’s strategy execution, they have entered to an EMS-Partnership with Kyrel Oy from Finland. Through this new collaboration, Teleste aims to ensure continuous high quality, agility, and delivery reliability for our Public Safety and Mobility business unit. Kyrel is well known for its customer-centricity and reliability, values that Teleste shares. This creates a strong foundation for their partnership. Supply chain capabilities Marko Uutela, Director of Operations, Log...

AI in video surveillance is transforming how businesses approach security. Bosch Building Technologies is investing in proactive and intelligent solutions for security and business optimization supporting secure environments in and around buildings, perimeters, and traffic.  The increasing importance of video data for security applications and beyond drives the trend of connecting cameras to the cloud. Cloud technology  Cloud technology offers benefits such as scalability, cost-eff...

Landsec, one of the UK’s commercial real estate companies, is launching an optimized Landsec Experience app across its entire London portfolio of prime workplaces using Smart Spaces’ smart building OS. The new app is designed to help people who work in Landsec’s buildings get the most from their time in and around their offices. In addition to digital access control, it provides office customers with access to a range of personalized experiences, events, and discounts along wi...

Armstrong Fluid Technology has announced that Anish Suthesh Arul has been promoted to Regional Manager for North America. In his new role, he will manage both the US and Canadian Regional Sales Enhancement Centers, Armstrong’s two largest global markets. Arul has been with Armstrong for five years, most recently as an Applications Engineer specializing in project management. Prior roles of Arul Prior to joining Armstrong, he served in a variety of lead roles with the University of Buffa...

Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using proprietary intelligence and integration to achieve proven crime prevention, announces its systems and services are deployed and maintained to the highest available level of cybersecurity protections and protocols. As major news stories continue to proliferate about hacks, breaches and vulnerabilities — including the high-profile cyberattacks this past week that crippled CDK Global, which provides management software for...

Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints™) and IN Groupe through SPS brand, a pioneer in contactless and dual interface cards, announce the launch of its secure Component solution for contactless biometric payment cards, supporting global card manufacturers to scale up production of next-generation payment cards. Secure Component solution In line with consumer preferences for contactless, the global biometric payment card market is anticipated to rise at a considerable rate over the coming yea...

Advancements in technology and industry practices as well as changes in regulatory agendas and directives make it necessary to continuously initiate new standards and update existing standards to ensure they remain relevant and effective. In this context, leadership in standardization is a crucial factor for achieving the desired benefits and outcomes both for industry and society. That requires the ability and willingness of an actor to initiate, influence and shape the development and implem...

WSO2, the pioneer in digital transformation technology announced that it has been recognized by Forrester Research, Inc. as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: API Management Software, Q3 2024 report1 published on July 1, 2024. The report’s findings were based on a 24-criteria evaluation of the 15 vendors Forrester has identified as the API management software providers that matter most. The report is available for download here. Forrester Wave™: API Management Software The For...