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Userful™, a provider of solutions for core enterprise operations, announces the Userful Infinity Platform™, a unified AV as a Service (AVaaS) platform that combines a suite of AV applications, centralized AV management, and API integration with related Industry 4.0 applications. Userful has been committed to interconnecting any enterprise application from any source to any screen. The Infinity Platform provides all of this through a single pane of glass for IT departments. The Use...

Video software firm - Milestone Systems delivered double-digit growth in 2022, according to the Danish company’s newly released Annual Report. The Copenhagen-headquartered technology company recorded an all-time high annual net revenue of 1.5 billion Danish kroner (DKK), a 30% increase compared to 2021. Milestone reported a pre-tax profit of 11 million DKK in 2022. The company aims to more than double its 2021 revenue by 2026 as part of an ambitious growth strategy. Ambitious growth stra...

The PSA Network (PSA), the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, announces the PSA Partner Program (P3) members for 2023. The 2023 P3 provides technology partners with additional opportunities to connect with PSA members and owners. P3 technology partners are required to meet specific criteria that align with PSA's strategic goals and offer the most advantages to PSA members and owners. These strategic partnerships empower PSA integrators to enhance their service...

i-PRO Co, Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, has experienced double-digit growth in its first year in business following its independence from Panasonic. By combining the drive and innovative spirit of a start-up with the rich heritage gained through 60 years of innovation, i-PRO has, in one year, introduced more than 100 new camera models, built key partnerships, launched in multiple locations around the world and achieved double digit growt...

Award-winning global security pioneer Gallagher announces that they have achieved System and Organization Controls (SOC2 Type 2) certification for the cloud-hosted services of their flagship security solution - Command Center. The revered compliance standard for service organizations provides reassurance at the highest level that client data is securely processed and stored by Gallagher. It is maintained by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and demonstrates stringe...

Lumeo, a designer of computer vision solutions is excited to announce a technology integration with Solink, a cloud-based video surveillance and loss prevention platform. A unique and powerful solution Through this integration, Solink and Lumeo are offering customers a unique and powerful solution that combines industry-changing video surveillance and powerful, open, and flexible video analytics. Solink enables customers to have a single view of their business by integrating...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) and Expo Seguridad Mexico have announced SIA’s new role as Premier Sponsor of Expo Seguridad Mexico, the largest event for the security industry in Latin America. This partnership, announced during ISC West 2023, is one of the key efforts led by SIA’s reconstituted International Relations Committee, which works to internationally represent and advocate for SIA members in the security industry. Expo Seguridad Mexico Each year at Exp...

The Security Executive Council’s suite of corporate security-specific assessments helps security leaders identify the function’s current state, pinpoint gaps, identify options, and communicate the way forward to executive management. Comprehensive analysis  The SEC has worked with practitioners in many industries, combining the Collective Knowledge™ of successful former security executives with Security Leadership Research Institute (SLRI) research to develop many assess...

Sophos, a global pioneer in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service published a new survey report, “The State of Cybersecurity 2023: The Business Impact of Adversaries on Defenders,” which found that, globally, 93% of organizations find the execution of some essential security operation tasks, such as threat hunting, challenging. Survey findings  These challenges also include understanding how an attack happened, with 75% of respondents stating they have chal...

OTORIO, the provider of operational technology (OT) cyber and digital risk management solutions, and ServiceNow, the digital workflow company making the world work better for everyone, release survey results that show an increasing concern for ensuring safe and resilient operations while organizations work to implement more effective OT security strategies. 200 C-level executives and directors in the U.S. and Canada were surveyed to identify key OT cybersecurity challenges and priorities. The r...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) presented seven new members to the SIA Board of Directors at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership gathering, held March 28 during ISC West, and the SIA Board of Directors confirmed its new officers during the board’s March 28 meeting at ISC West. New members The new SIA Board of Directors members, who will serve an initial two-year term from 2023 to 2025, are: Charles Burns, vice president of security, Miami D...

The development process for Automation Runtime, the real-time operating system provided by automation specialist B&R, has been certified.  Cybersecurity The successful audit by TÜV Rheinland confirms the standard-compliant implementation of the processes for secure product development of industrial automation technology according to IEC 62443-4-1.  B&R takes cyber security into account in all phases of the software product lifecycle – from specification to design,...

Christian Cabirol took up his position as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of MOBOTIX AG on April 01, 2023. As announced on February 06, 2023, Christian Cabirol will be responsible for all R&D focus areas and technology partnerships as key elements of the solution-oriented strategy. "We must continue to focus on the values that have made us strong. Quality "Made in Germany" with the cameras carefully assembled by hand at our Langmeil site is a real advantage," emphasizes Christian Cabirol...

The digitalization of building design and construction presents challenges and major opportunities. The need to manage and marshal project information is much greater than in the “analog” world. Yet if done right, a shift to digital processes can save money and time, and end with a greener, more usable building.   However, to fully realize these benefits, many projects are missing a key ingred...

The University of York has appointed Siemens to design and deliver a solar array located at the University’s new Institute for Safe Autonomy (ISA) as part of a £1.5 million research project. Funded through the UK Research Partnership Investment Fund (UKRPIF), the project will enhance the Institute’s research capabilities to develop and use AI and robotic systems to inspect and maintain solar arrays. The 193 kWp solar farm will create a ‘living lab’ to give insight...

As the price comes down and end-user acceptance goes up, the technology is poised for a dramatic increase in deployment. While biometrics is by no means a new technology to the security industry, its evolution in regards to price and end-user acceptance means its viability may be at an all-time high. In this Q&A sponsored by Suprema, Bob McKee, President of Suprema America, discusses these trends and their potential impact on security integrators. Suprema is a global provider of access...

Twilio (TWLO), the customer engagement platform that drives real-time, personalized experiences for major brands, has announced that Charlie Bell has been appointed to the Twilio Board of Directors, effective March 28, 2023. Charlie Bell is a member of Microsoft’s Senior Leadership Team, where he serves as Executive Vice President of Security, Compliance Identity, and Management. Vast technology industry experience Charlie is one of the most well-respected and admired technologists in t...

Research from the global mobile trade association GSMA estimates that the market for virtual network slicing among enterprises is projected to be worth US$ 300 billion by 2025. However, mobile operators who are seeking to use their 5G networks to offer network slicing to business customers must be prepared to take on extra responsibility around cyber-security, according to Dmitry Kurbatov, Co-Founder and CTO at SecurityGen, the global provider of security solutions and services for the telecom...

Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, introduces the BDR Company Value Builder, a powerful new program based on a proven methodology that helps contractors prepare for a satisfying business exit. The BDR Company Value Builder uses the Personal Readiness to Exit metric, known as PREScore™, and other innovative systems to calculate how prepared business owners and their companies are for exit opportunitie...

Wayne Alert System, Inc., a family-owned and run life-safety and security provider with UL/FM central station monitoring, announced that it has acquired Red Alert Alarm Systems of Topsfield, Mass.  The purchase further increases Wayne Alarms's share in the greater Boston area as the company continues to grow and expand.  Increased security access  "The combination of Red Alert Alarm Systems with our company increases our market share, adds to our geographic presence, and provid...

Ahead of World Backup Data Day, please find comments below by Dr. Johannes Ullrich, Dean of Research at SANS Technology Institute, and Lisa Erickson, Head of Data Protection Product Management at Veritas. Dr. Johannes explains why data should be considered 'at risk’ if it can’t be found in at least three locations and Lisa Erickson says organizations should implement comprehensive classification systems to understand the kinds of data they have and therefore where and how it should...

Intruder Detection manufacturer - Texecom is pleased to confirm their Digital Services platforms have received Cyber Security Product Assurance Group (CySPAG) accreditation from the BSIA. CySPAG accreditation Set up in 2017, the Cyber Security Product Assurance Group (CySPAG) is an action group that is operated by the BSIA to tackle cybersecurity in the professional security industry to ensure best-in-class digital security products enter the market. Following a strict assessment procedure to...

Chubb Fire & Security is pleased to announce that it has appointed four new Managing Directors (MDs) to strengthen its position as a global leader in the fire and security services industry.  Fulco de Vries Fulco de Vries joins as Managing Director for the Benelux region. He joined SK FireSafetyGroup in 2013, after working for Ajax Chubb Varel (before it was rebranded to Chubb) and parent company, UTC Fire & Security, for eigh...

Pioneering provider of security training, quality assurance, consulting and software solutions, Redline Assured Security, part of Air Partner Group, a Wheels Up company, has established a new partnership with security management company - Weston FM Group. Weston FM Group specializes in a range of services including security, mobile patrol and alarm response, alarm and CCTV monitoring, fire protection systems, and commercial cleaning. new partnership First stage of the partnership will see Red...

IDEMIA, the globally renowned company in identity technologies, has announced that its Board of Directors has elected Erik Maris as Chairman of the Supervisory Board, effective immediately. Erik Maris has been an IDEMIA Board Member since 2022 and an Advisory Partner at Advent International Ltd, since November 2020. As a specialist in complex and cross-border transactions, Erik has led more than a hundred operations in his career. Erik Maris appointed Chairman of IDEMIA’s Supervisory Boa...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, is collaborating with Soter Technologies, a growing health-safety technology company, to offer technology to school administrators to combat the student vaping epidemic. The companies announces that Johnson Controls will integrate Soter’s advanced school vape detection and alert technology into its offerings for current and new clients as an expanded offering to its security and building technology solutions. Bu...

A global survey conducted by Regula together with Sapio Research company from December 2022–January 2023 has revealed that the impact of identity fraud varies for organizations in the Financial Services industry, based on whether they belong to the Banking or FinTech sector. Specifically, every fourth bank reported experiencing over 100 identity fraud incidents in the past year (26% of organizations), which is lower (17%) for the FinTech sector.  Economic damage When asked to evalu...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announces that its high-trust video analytics will soon be available to purchase through solution aggregator partners in a new range of pre-validated hardware-software configurations. These packaged offerings are fully integrated artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for applications in smart spaces, such as cities, retail, transit, stadiums, campus, manufacturing, and more. It will now be easier...

Allied Universal, the globally renowned security and facility services provider, has announced that Angela Parker, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for its Allied Universal Technology Services business unit, has been appointed to the board of directors for the Security Industry Association (SIA). Angela Parker will join six other leading industry professionals, while serving a two-year term in support of the association’s mission ‘To be a catalyst for success within the global secu...

New research commissioned by Hanwha Vision reveals how strongly users feel that the video cameras available to them are produced by a reputable manufacturer and are used responsibly. Nearly three-quarters of (73%) European Security Managers believe it is important to source their cameras from manufacturers that uphold the responsible use of security technology, while 86% believe that surveillance technology, such as video cameras, should be used responsibly. Commercial video camera users The...