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Intellian Technologies, Inc., the pioneer in global satellite content connectivity solutions, and Grupo Arbulu, a global technology and innovation pioneer in the maritime industry, have announced their partnership, to deliver high-end and reliable, cutting-edge maritime connectivity solutions within the industry. communication solutions Combining Intellian’s advanced communication technology and Grupo Arbulu’s expertise in maritime solutions, the partnership will integrate customiz...

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has revealed that around 90 organizations have suffered personal data breaches following the recent Capita cyber-attack that happened in March earlier this year.  Pension funds such as The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), the UK's main pension fund for universities, is among the victims whose data has been compromised as a result of this attack. The outsourcing giant is said to have left a pool of data unsecured online and hu...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer - TDSi announces the appointment of Dan Chapman as UK Distribution Salesperson. In his new role, Dan will work closely with TDSi’s distribution partners to ensure its products, services, and support are delivered to and benefit installers and end users across the UK. Joining TDSi from Norbain SD, where he was Regional Sales Executive, Dan has an impressive background in technology sales and several years’ experience of working with...

Innodisk, a global AIoT solution provider, has been deeply engaged in the embedded and industrial market for years, accompanying the industry's transformation from IoT to IIoT and AIoT, assisting customers in integrating AI and IoT technologies into their applications. Not only to fulfill customers' increasing demand for AI, but Innodisk is also proactively planning to integrate AI intelligence into its manufacturing center. This strategic move aims to enhance the overall efficiency of its manu...

Alcatraz AI, a pioneer in autonomous access control solutions, announces its updated and improved pricing, paving the way for the industry’s first cloud-based facial authentication-as-a-service (FAaaS) model. This new pricing structure provides companies with the opportunity to upgrade their access control systems to the most secure and enterprise-grade solution available in the market at a more accessible price point than ever before. Access control systems "By unveiling the world&rsq...

Honeywell introduced new products and enhanced applications for its Honeywell Forge Performance+ software suite aimed at increasing productivity and driving key digitalization outcomes. These new features and enhancements come at a time when industrial data is doubling roughly every two years, and organizations are challenged with how best to turn data into insights and profitable outcomes. Active efficiency and productivity “It’s critical that companies learn how to harness this...

The success of ransomware gangs has spurred a significant trend of professionalization among cyber criminals, where different groups develop specialized services to offer one another, according to a new report from WithSecure™ (formerly known as F-Secure Business). Ransomware has been around for decades, but the threat has continuously adapted to improvements in defences through the years. One notable development is the current dominance of multi-point extortion ransomware groups, which e...

Sielox, an established industry pioneer in layered access control solutions, is encouraging access control administrators to take on the spring cleaning of their access control system data by using the System Clean Up Utility feature available with the Sielox Pinnacle™ 11.0 Access Control Platform.  The System Clean Up Utility feature effectively enables a swift and thorough cleanup of invalid or outdated access control data, resulting in enhanced system management and security. Enh...

Contractors working on data center construction are being warned about a costly oversight that could lead to downtime and costly remedial work, according to a new sector report. The concern is being raised around incorrectly designed and installed flying for backup generators leading to overheating and system failure during grid outages. Critical infrastructure malfunction-related downtime may not only lead to steep penalties for data center operators but also reputational damage for the c...

Jean-Philippe Deby, Director of Global Accounts at Genetec comments: “Coming from the public safety software industry, we’d often see companies treating privacy and security as a binary choice. I’m delighted to say the EU GDPR helped change that mindset, acting as a major catalyst for change in Europe and beyond. Part of its legacy is that we now have explicit legislation for data and privacy protection in 137 countries around the world. It’s now much more accepted that p...

Face recognition technology has revolutionized the domains of access control and time attendance, bringing about improvements in security and surveillance. However, like any emerging technology, it has also been met with skepticism and controversy, with myths being circulated that can cause unnecessary worry and fear among the general public.  In this article, Matrix Comsec aims to debunk some of the most common myths surrounding face recognition technology. Myth #1: Facial recognition id...

G4S Secure Solutions UK (SSUK) has won a multi-million pound UK government contract to provide Front of House and Security Services at several Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) buildings in London and the South East, including its London Headquarters at King Charles Street. The Crown Commercial Services (CCS) awarded G4S SSUK the two-year contract, which will start on 1 June 2023.  Contract benefits Eddie Hirst, Business Development Director Major Projects for G4S SSUK...

Sharry has released a new Waste Reporting Portal to make waste production monitoring at workplaces and office buildings much easier. This portal is a part of Sharry's workplace experience platform and helps companies to fulfill the criteria of ESG or other sustainable certifications. Waste produced Have you ever wondered how much waste we produce? In Europe, the average amount of trash generated by one person in a year weighs 1,073 pounds (487 kg). The average American consumer produces...

Intellian Technologies, a pioneering global provider of multi-constellation, feature-rich, future-proof satellite user terminals, and communications solutions, has announced the approved certification in Japan for their FB500 terminal. The terminal successfully obtained the Japan Technical Regulations Conformity Certification issued by the Telecom Engineering Center (TELEC). Intellian’s FB500 certification joins the previously received certification for their FB250.  Intellian&rsquo...

Cohesity, a pioneer in data security and management, announced at Catalyst, the company’s three-day virtual summit, expansion and rapid innovation with the Data Security Alliance.  Cohesity added new members to the alliance including Netskope, ServiceNow, and Zscaler. The company delivered new integrations with CrowdStrike, ServiceNow, and announced an updated integration with Tenable. The alliance, announced in November 2022, also includes BigID, Cisco, CyberArk, Mandiant, Okta...

Cohesity, a pioneer in data security and management, announced at its three-day Cohesity Catalyst virtual conference an expanded partnership with Google Cloud to help organizations unlock the power of generative AI and data. In addition, Cohesity unveiled Cohesity Turing, a unique, comprehensive, and rapidly evolving set of AI technologies that brings the power of AI to data security and management. The expanded partnership with Google Cloud, along with Cohesity Turing, will enable organiz...

Dell Technologies introduces Project Fort Zero to provide an end-to-end Zero Trust security solution for global organizations to protect against cyberattacks. The solution will be validated by the U.S. Department of Defense and is part of a Dell Security portfolio expansion. Project Fort Zero Project Fort Zero builds on the momentum of Dell’s Zero Trust Center of Excellence and partner ecosystem to accelerate Zero Trust adoption. Leading an ecosystem of more than 30 leading tech...

Dell Technologies and NVIDIA announce a joint initiative to make it easier for businesses to build and use generative AI models on-premises, to quickly and securely deliver better customer service, market intelligence, enterprise search, and a range of other capabilities. Project Helix Project Helix will deliver a series of full-stack solutions with technical expertise and pre-built tools based on Dell and NVIDIA infrastructure and software. It includes a complete blueprint to help enterpris...

Colt Technology Services, the digital infrastructure company, announces a collaboration with Venari Security, a London-based cyber security company. The partnership will give organizations deeper visibility into their encrypted network traffic, improving security and helping them to stay on top of complex regulatory requirements.  VigilanceAI-ETA platform integration The collaboration will see Colt integrate VigilanceAI, Venari Security’s pioneering Encrypted Traffic Analysis (ETA)...

Genetec Inc. (Genetec), a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, introduces the Genetec Grants Support Team (GGST) to assist US public sector agencies research, select, and apply for grant funding for their technology projects. Grants often provide key funding for organizations to introduce solutions that help them better serve their communities. However, public sector teams may not have the time and resources available to resea...

Altronix, the recognized pioneer in power and data transmission products for the professional security industry continues to expand the company’s popular line of Trove™ Access and Power Integration Solutions. in partnership with access control provider, Axis Communications. Flexibility “We are pleased to welcome Axis Communications as a trusted Altronix partner,” said Stephen Oliva, OEM Partner Development at Altronix, adding “This partnership we share ultima...

Drata, a continuous security and compliance automation platform, announced Matt Hillary as VP, Security & Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Conor Nolen as Drata’s first Chief Customer Officer (CCO). These appointments reflect Drata’s commitment to delivering best-in-class customer support and is a testament to the company’s security-first approach to business growth.  15 years of security experience Hillary brings more than 15 years of security experienc...

SaaS Alerts, the cybersecurity company purpose-built for MSPs to protect and monetize their customers’ business SaaS applications announced that TMC, a global, integrated media company helping clients build communities in print, in person, and online, has named the SaaS security platform as a 2023 MSP Today Product of the Year Award winner. Customizable rules Unlike other solutions primarily focusing on network security, SaaS Alerts focuses on the user, SaaS applications, user behavior,...

ExtraHop, a pioneer in cloud-native network detection and response (NDR) announced that it is the first NDR provider to be showcased in World Wide Technology (WWT)’s Advanced Technology Center (ATC). Zero Trust adoption The billion-dollar center of excellence will showcase the ExtraHop and CrowdStrike partnership, demonstrating the combined power of the two market pioneers' platforms, which together help to significantly improve organizations’ security postures and a...

Global security pioneer, Gallagher, has given the name of their SMB security solution new meaning; one that speaks to the value proposition of their cloud-based security solution; Security Made Better.  Lisa Tubb, Senior Product Manager for Gallagher SMB, says, “Security Made Better is reflective of our commitment to empowering people with a simpler and better way to manage their security.”  Mobile-first approach “In a world where security systems can be overly com...

Enterprises and authorities commonly utilize several different solutions and ICT environments (cloud, hybrid, and SaaS) where data needs to be protected using strong encryption. While encrypting the data may be simple, carrying out secure, simple, and sustainable key management is not. As cyber threats increase, controlling the entire process securely is becoming even more important. Easy-to-use, centralized encryption The Finnish technology company Insta’s new Insta Key Vault key man...

Chubb, one of the UK’s pioneering fire safety and security solutions providers, celebrated its outstanding colleagues at its annual Superstar awards ceremony last Friday, 19th May. Colleagues from across the UK and Ireland descended on the historic 12th Century Coombe Abbey Hotel in Warwickshire to celebrate their collective and individual hard work, dedication, and achievements during 2022. Glitz and glamor of the Oscars This year's theme was the glitz and glamor of the Oscars, an...

Who do you trust to keep your children’s personal data safe? Who protects their educational data in schools? Who currently has access to it? And who should have access to it? These questions are more pressing than ever before, with over three-quarters (78%) of UK schools having experienced at least one type of cyber-incident, according to a recent National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and National Grid for Learning (LGfL) audit. Data breaches With the sheer number of data brea...

Fitting doors with secure escape functionality can be a challenge. Many available solutions cause leaf damage or affect building design aesthetics. Recently named 2023 Product of the Year by a prestigious German business magazine, the new ASSA ABLOY Security Door Closer with integrated escape door locking for double-leaf door systems adds discreet protection without impacting door structure.  Selection criteria To win in S+B Schloss- und Beschlagmarkt’s security technology and acc...

The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named Kerri Sutherland of Axis Communications as Chair of the FAST Board of Directors. Sutherland will lead the Board of Directors drawn from the membership of the Electronic Security Association (ESA) and the Security Industry Association (SIA), in developing and refining FAST’s strategic plan and identifying the foundation’s annual goals. Kerri Sutherland has held a human resource business partnership position at Axis Communi...