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Nice, a global pioneer in Home and Building Management solutions announced the completed convergence of ELAN®, SpeakerCraft®, and Panamax® Energy Management to the Nice brand name. Integrated product ecosystem Since the company acquired Nortek Security & Control in 2021, Nice has been focused on executing its strategic plan to strengthen the company’s position as an industry pioneer in North America by converging its vast product portfolio under one unified brand. The mi...

Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services provider announced the appointment of Retired U.S. Army Major General William J. Walker to the position of vice president and corporate security director. Comprehensive security strategies Walker will draw on his civilian and military executive leadership expertise to serve as a resource to Allied Universal customers in developing comprehensive security strategies. He will determine priorities for the protectio...

Drata, a continuous security and compliance automation platform announced the addition of Cyber Essentials, expanding on the company’s support for over 17 compliance frameworks, standards, and regulations. Drata empowers customers pursuing Cyber Essentials with unmatched automation along with critical guidance for Cyber Essentials Plus, which requires independent verification. Cyber Essentials Created and backed by the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Cyber...

Bridewell, a UK cyber security firm announces that it has been accredited by the Government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to provide CHECK penetration testing to government, public sector bodies, and organizations under the UK’s critical national infrastructure (CNI). CHECK-authorized penetration CHECK-authorized penetration tests on CNI systems and networks are conducted by verified companies using NCSC-recognized methods and by staff who hold NCSC-approved qualification...

Cureoscity has developed an industry-pioneering super app that provides one of commercial real estate’s first mobile-only tenant experiences at London’s 8 Bishopsgate, the UK’s most sustainable speculative office tower.  Appointed a year prior to practical completion, Cureoscity collaborated with the building’s developers, Mitsubishi Estate London and Stanhope, and property managers, Savills, to understand the building’s core vision. Using the latest technolog...

The industrial camera manufacturer IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH from Obersulm feels responsible for keeping its ecological footprint as small as possible. This is reflected in its own business activities, for example, in durable, climate-compensated camera models or resource-conscious production and logistics. As an integral part of many automation solutions, the use of industrial cameras also opens up new ways for users to conserve resources and thus ensure greater sustainability. IDS...

Hines, the real estate investment, development, and property management firm, is embarking on an ambitious digital journey to unite the technology that connects property operations, amenities, services, and building automation to enhance the workplace experience. Hines is investing in a new digital ecosystem that makes it easier to access buildings, amenities, and experiences while generating more in-depth insights about building utilization and client satisfaction. New Hines App Centering ar...

Allied Universal®, the world’s renowned global security and facility services company, has been recognized with two prestigious Human Capital Management Excellence Awards from Brandon Hall Group – a gold award in the category of Best Development Program for Frontline Pioneers and a gold award in the category of Best Use of Blended Learning. The 2023 Brandon Hall Group Human Capital Management Excellence Awards™ were earned by Allied Universal’s training program&...

CIAS Security, a global manufacturer of physical perimeter security systems based in Italy, announced the company's extended expansion into North America and Latin America to provide a full-time on-the-ground presence in priority geographic and vertical markets. Full-time presence in USA “While we have been exporting our systems into the United States for the past 14 years, we felt the need for a full-time presence in these very important markets,” sai...

Acre Security, a pioneer in providing state-of-the-art security systems, unveiled its robust growth trajectory in the first half of 2023, marked by a steady adoption of its cloud-based access control solutions, an expanding international reach, and continuous enhancement of its mobile solutions. Author's quote "The growing adoption of our cloud-enabled access control solutions underscores their effectiveness and the confidence our clients envision in our offerings,” said Don Joos, CEO of...

LiveAction, a pioneer in network performance visibility, announces that users can now leverage LiveWire in concert with Artificial Intelligence (AI) to better refine network operations. LiveWire will now allow users to easily export their network packet data for use in AIs to find patterns that human operators might otherwise miss.  Network monitoring produces huge amounts of data and for many organizations, it's difficult to use to its greatest potential. To make matters worse, users are...

The PSA Network, the world’s consortium of professional systems integrators announced the addition of SAFR from RealNetworks to its technology partners. SAFR is an AI-powered face authentication solution designed for mainstream commercial applications. The visual intelligence platform specializes in face and person-based computer vision optimized for real-world performance. Security, convenience, and affordability "As AI becomes more prevalent, security integrators must stay on top of t...

The Horizontal Compliance Committee of Euralarm has started a new Task Group focusing on environmental and sustainability issues. The kick-off meeting of the new Task Group took place on August 23rd.  Environment & Sustainability  In early 2023, the Horizontal Compliance Committee acknowledged that the number of European legislative initiatives related to environment and sustainability under the European Green Deal was continuously growing and that the experts from the Eura...

Global technology solutions provider - Arrow Electronics, Inc. has been recognized as one of this year’s Certified Great Place to Work® for Best Mid-Size Organizations in India. “Great Place to Work Certification™ is a highly coveted recognition in the business world, and it’s earned by organizations that truly value their employees and create a positive and inclusive work environment,” said Yeshasvini Ramaswamy, Serial Entrepreneur and Chief Executive Officer...

According to Regula’s survey, 65% of organizations worldwide use digital document verification as one of their main methods of identity checks. And 94% of those who haven’t yet, plan to employ digital document verification in the next year. Responding to this growing demand for reliable and frictionless online ID verification, Regula and InScope-AML are joining forces to offer businesses across Europe and Africa a comprehensive and trustworthy solution for KYC and AML compliance ma...

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA is pleased to announce it has acquired Kinetron, a pioneering specialist in motion-based energy harvesting systems for self-powered products, as part of its efforts to accelerate growth and continue its journey as a provider of digital access solutions. Author's quote “Kinetron is a strategic technological addition to the ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA division and will reinforce our offering in energy harvesting locking solutions that are energy ef...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer TDSi is pleased to announce its latest student placement, Cameron Lane.  Cameron has joined the company’s Software Development Team for a twelve-month placement as part of his BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering studies at Bournemouth University.    Software development TDSi has a proud history of supporting university placements and apprenticeships. Managing Director John Davies commented, “We are delighted to welc...

Netwrix, a cybersecurity vendor that makes data security easy revealed additional findings for the education sector from its survey of 1,610 IT and security professionals from more than 100 countries. According to the survey, 69% of organizations in the education sector suffered a cyberattack within the last 12 months.  Phishing, account compromise Phishing and user account compromise were the most common attack paths for these organizations, while phishing and malware (such as ransomwar...

Vicon Industries is proud to announce its new corporate partnership with The Security Institute, the largest professional membership body for security professionals in the UK. As part of this partnership, Vicon will work closely with The Security Institute to promote the highest standards of security professionalism and provide its members with access to cutting-edge security solutions, technologies, and insight. Author's quote "We are thrilled to partner with The Security Institute, an organ...

Global wireless solutions provider Ramtech has launched its WES3 Wireless Evacuation and Nurse Call System in Australia, expanding the firm’s international reach within a new territory.  The emergency system is paving the way for worker safety in construction sites, having already had successful drills with some of the country's pioneering contractors. WES3 system Through its territory partners, Ramtech has recently deployed its WES3 system at a Built construction project in P...

A range of customers in the supply chain are often confused when it comes to the selection of the correct cabling for many critical applications, says AEI Cables. The company has been communicating the dangers of not following the technical guidance for the selection and installation of cables for Category 3 Control fire performance cables under the revised British Standard BS8519: 2020. Author's quote Category 3 Control fire performance cables reduce harmful smoke, toxic gases, and flame spr...

MPs have warned that the Prime Minister’s global AI ambitions could be at risk unless new AI regulation laws are introduced in November. Failure to introduce new legislation in the King’s Speech on November 7th would postpone regulations from becoming law until 2025, which would see the UK “being left behind” the EU and other counterparts, according to the Commons Technology Committee. AI development The government has previously introduced several measures to cement t...

Business email compromise (BEC) is one of the most financially damaging online crimes. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), BEC scams resulted in over $2.7 billion in losses in 2022. Falling victim to a business email compromise attack can have a devastating impact on finances as well as brand reputation. SaaS Alerts will guide users through the ins and outs of BEC so users can better detect and mitigate its risks. What Is BEC? A business email compromise i...

ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals announced the 2023 class of recipients for its annual awards of excellence for organizations and individuals. The annual ASIS Awards of Excellence honor the important work and accomplishments of ASIS members worldwide. They are honored not only for their accomplishments but also for setting standards for the industry to model across the globe.  Award recipient criteria “ASIS award recip...

Exabeam, a global cybersecurity pioneer that created New-Scale SIEM™ for advancing security operations, and a 2023 Google Cloud Technology Partner of the Year for Security - Analytics announced it is expanding its partnership with Google Cloud in the development of generative artificial intelligence (AI) models in its cloud-native New-Scale SIEM product portfolio. As a Google Cloud partner, the collaborative development process on Google Cloud generative AI products will accelerate the de...

WeSuite, a distinguished manufacturer of award-winning sales management software tailored for security technology sales and service providers, is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with Prosegur Security, a globally recognized pioneer in the private security sector. This partnership has been formed with the strategic intent of accelerating Prosegur's technological division expansion within the United States. Comprehensive security services Prosegur Security holds an esteemed reputa...

As part of an ongoing series highlighting the work and innovation of Hanwha Vision’s valued technology partners, Katerina Fischerova, Project Manager at FF Group discusses the need for edge solutions for traffic and parking management. Thanks for speaking with us Katerina. Can you explain more about FF Group’s work?  FF Group is an innovative data solution provider with over a decade’s experience creating edge and data solutions tailored to road traffic, parkin...

Motorola Solutions announced that the company signed a contract with the Ministry of the Interior of the German federal state of Saxony-Anhalt to deploy VB400 body-worn cameras including VideoManager evidence management software to the state’s police officers. Body-worn camera solutions The rollout of the new body-worn camera solutions to the City of Stendal Police Inspectorate and the police academy in Aschersleben marks the beginning of a wider deployment to nearly all operational fron...

Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has announced the launch of the Level 2 Award in Dock Leveller Safety, with The Association of Loading and Elevating Equipment Manufacturers (ALEM), will take place on Tuesday 3rd October at the trade association’s Head Office-based academy in Shuttington. Onsite guide The course will be presented by DHF’s Senior Training & Compliance Officer, Steve Hill, and comprises six units and a multiple choice exam. The Level 2 Award can be formally a...

Hakimo, an award-winning technology company dedicated to modernizing physical security through its artificial intelligence (AI) software announced a reseller partnership with international systems integrator Convergint, a global pioneer in service-based systems integration. The partnership will enable Convergint to offer Hakimo’s AI-powered security solutions to its customers across the globe.  Hakimo platform The Hakimo platform uses computer vision and machine learning to automat...