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Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology, has announced the following key promotions and changes to its executive leadership team. Sean Stinson Chief Growth Officer - Sean Stinson is promoted to the additional role of President. With this appointment, Stinson will assume the leadership of software and professional service offerings, including Blackline Vision custom analytics. He will continue to lead all revenue-generating activities, including sales, custo...

Hanwha Techwin has changed its name to Hanwha Vision, as the company expands its offerings as a global vision solutions provider committed to fully supporting the changing needs of customers and partners. The rebranding comes at a pivotal time in the company’s history, with the continued success of Hanwha’s established technologies contributing to rapid growth over the past several years. Now, with the widespread expansion of growth engines including AI, the cloud and thermal imag...

Quantum Corporation, the pioneer in solutions for video and unstructured data announced a partnership with WaitTime, the industry pioneer in crowd intelligence analytics, to deliver a certified solution that provides real-time crowd intelligence using video surveillance data captured and stored by Quantum’s Unified Surveillance Platform (USP). Quantum-certified WaitTime AI software to run effectively on USP and offer easy deployment to organizations that want to maximize the value of thei...

Corps Monitoring, a division of certified Social Enterprise, Corps Security, has partnered with a provider of home and business security systems, Texecom Monitor to provide clients with a one-stop solution for signaling.  Texecom Monitor  Texecom Monitor offers signaling to leading Alarm Receiving Centres and is part of Texecom’s suite of digital solutions specifically designed to help professional installers grow and optimize their business. Digital integration with the Corp...

Key figures from the cyber security industry will gather to address the Parliament to discuss the UK’s readiness to defend itself against the growing threat posed by ransomware. Cyber – The Next Threat The event, entitled Cyber – The Next Threat is organized by the Parliament Street think tank and chaired by former Business Minister - Dean Russell MP and will take place on 13th March 2023.  The expert panel includes cyber security veteran Nicko van Someren, CTO, of Abso...

It wasn’t too long ago that multi-factor authentication (MFA) was considered the Holy Grail of cybersecurity. More than a few vendors and analysts predicted that MFA would eventually prevent 99 percent of cyber attacks. But here they are. MFA is a standard security tool used by most businesses (and consumers), yet breaches are still happening. So, what happened? Where did MFA go wrong? And how can managed service providers (MSPs) get the most out of MFA solutions for their clients? Criti...

Paxton, the global brand of access control, video surveillance and intercom systems, has launched their new customer loyalty program - Paxton Rewards. This is the first ever opportunity for installers in the US to earn rewards by participating in training, installing Paxton solutions, and completing activities or achievements. Paxton Rewards is now live in the Paxton Installer app. Download the app for free from the Apple App Store or on Android Google Play. Strong partner relationships Gare...

Beyond Identity, the provider of passwordless, phishing-resistant MFA, reported it has tripled its annual revenue in 2022. Further growth was demonstrated by workforce milestones, industry relationships, and FIDO2 certification. “The results we have attained during 2022 has been an incredible validation of our mission to transform how corporations approach cybersecurity, improve authentication, and dramatically reduce risk,” said Thomas Jermoluk, CEO and Co-Founder of Beyond Identi...

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher has been awarded the Outstanding Security Equipment Manufacturer accolade at the 2023 Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs).  The Outstanding Security Equipment Manufacturer award category was created to recognize outstanding performance in manufacturing a leading-edge security product (or products), which has produced clear beneficial results for customers.  Value-driven solutions On winning the award, Gallagher’s Regional Gen...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions announced a new collaboration with Axis Communications that will see the introduction of Axis Powered by Genetec, the industry’s first enterprise-level access control offering that combines Genetec access control software with Axis network door controllers in a single easy-to-deploy all-in-one offering. With inventory available globally and offered exclusively through th...

Cyolo, provider of the fastest and most secure zero-trust access solution for enterprise IT and OT announced the next generation of its partner program aimed at maximizing an organization’s cybersecurity potential for securing their applications and sensitive systems. Program agenda The newly redesigned program will provide partners with a high-profit margin through a simplified reseller structure and richer tools, including access to MSSP (managed security service provider) products to...

Cohesity, a pioneer in data security and management announced that it has been named a Leader in the Omdia Universe: Protecting and Recovering Data in the Cloud Era, 2022–23 report. Omdia, a global technology research pioneer, positioned Cohesity as a solution provider for its latest Omdia Universe for Data Protection and Backup in the Cloud report. Modernized data protection approach Cohesity is recognized for its modernised data protection approach and strong capabilities in core back...

Irisity continues to strengthen its management through the recruitment of Keven Marier as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Irisity AB has announced that after an extensive search for the right candidate, its Board of Directors has appointed Keven Marier as Chief Executive Officer. Starting date will be as soon as possible, in dialog between Irisity and his current employer. Security industry experience "Keven brings 20 years of extensive international security industry experience, insig...

Event organizers must act now to ensure they meet essential security requirements to protect the public, a White Paper published has warned. ‘Time to Act Now: Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) and the responsibilities facing event organizers’ urges organizers of events, large and small, to proactively review their security procedures now before imminent changes to the law come into force. Seeking expert advice It highlights that while the introduction of Protect Duty, also known...

ACRE, a global pioneer providing state-of-the-art security systems, has completed its acquisition of the PremiSys software and hardware portfolio and assets. The security market continues to provide opportunities for ACRE to drive consolidation and acquire technologies that broaden its portfolio and serve the expanding needs of its customer base. Door access management PremiSys’ technologies enable organizations to self-manage door access and view integrated video and lockdown facilitie...

Since the beginning of the year, searches for home security have increased by over 18% according to Google trends. Home security Michele Bennett, General Manager at ADT UK&I Subscriber says, “While it is easy to let things slip your mind from time to time, the consequences of being forgetful when it comes to home security and safety can be devastating.” Michele Bennett adds, “With the average burglary costing £2856, mistakes like forgetting to set the burglar alarm...

Resideo Technologies, Inc., a global provider of solutions for home comfort, security, and safety announced that it has completed the acquisition of Teknique, a pioneer in edge-based, artificial-intelligence-enabled video camera development and solutions. Founded in 2004 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, Teknique’s platform enables computer vision solutions and edge artificial intelligence for global brands and Fortune 500 companies across a range of industries. Next-gen video and sens...

A new study from Juniper Research has found that the number of digital identity apps in use will exceed 4.1 billion globally by 2027; rising from 2.3 billion in 2023. This represents a growth of 82% over the next four years. This increase will be driven by the use of government-backed digital identities to replace physical identity documents as a source of verification for third-party apps, such as banking and financial services. This will be critical, as businesses aim to reduce identity theft...

Sharry, a company developing a workplace experience platform around digital employee badges, has completed its largest project in the Czech Republic yet. It has launched a comprehensive digital solution for the office part of the Prague-based DOCK complex developed by Crestyl. The contract includes a mobile application ‘DOCK by Crestyl’, which connects users from all five office buildings and contributes to the greater sustainability of the project. Plastic access cards The DOCK...

IDEMIA has announced that its facial recognition algorithm - 1:N came top among 114 tested systems in NIST’s latest FRVT1. FRVT test results are acknowledged to be the gold standard of the global security industry. The results reconfirm the company’s ongoing 40-plus year history as an industry major in biometrics and illustrate its place as the leader in biometric technology and innovation. IDEMIA achieves the best accuracy score for facial recognition The test results reported fa...

AUVSI announced the launch of Green UAS, a new program to expand the number of commercial Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) that have been verified to meet the highest levels of cybersecurity and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) supply chain requirements.  Green UAS mirrors the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)’s Blue UAS certification program but is designed for customers who do not immediately require Department of Defense (DoD) authority to operate. Green UAS also offers a more...

Novaira Insights, the video surveillance market research provider, releases its latest report, ‘Cloud Trends in Video Surveillance – 2023 edition.’ Video surveillance systems are transitioning to greater use of cloud solutions. A new report from Novaira Insights ‘Cloud Trends in Video Surveillance’ finds that this trend is accelerating. By the end of 2022 over 2 million professional-grade video surveillance cameras in the USA were already cloud connected. This acco...

Camden Door Controls, a premier provider of door activation and locking devices and one-stop-source for electric strikes, is pleased to announce the promotion of Nisreen Mukri to Marketing Communications Manager. Mukri, who has over fifteen years of marketing and design experience, joined Camden as Marketing Coordinator in April 2022. Her expertise spans branding strategies, marketing, trade show management, consumer packaging, and advertising. Utilizing communications vehicles In her new ro...

For customers who remain operational, they can be reassured that G4S’s capabilities in Nigeria are some of the best; including Close Protection Officers, Secure Transportation Services, and Tracking and Response capabilities. And due to growing demand, in January 2023 G4S increased its in-country workforce by 26% compared with the previous year. Addressing the threat challenge “We have strengthened our capabilities due to the very real threat of violence, especially pre, and post-...

February 2023, Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has appointed Adam Herring in the role of Director of Sales for Security. Adam has extensive experience in the security industry having previously worked for Eagle Eye Networks since 2021 prior to that he worked for Hanwha Techwin Europe for over 6 years in various strategic sales and business development roles. Cloud experience  Ross McLetchie, Sales Director at Mayflex commented, “We are delighted to welcome Adam...

Comments by David Hoelzer, Fellow at SANS Institute: “With yet another AI product soon to be introduced to the public by Baidu, AI chatbots have taken the tech world by storm, but amid the hype and enormous potential, it’s important to get to grips with the reality and discover the real impact of advanced AI solutions. While the machine learning chatbot has game-changing capabilities, it’s also plumping up hackers’ toolkits, with criminals able to find ways to use, abuse,...

On the heels of a strong 2022 that resulted in multiple company growth records, ThreatQuotient™ is pleased to announce that the ThreatQ Platform was selected by Sysdig to help improve the Sysdig Threat Research Team’s detection rules and reporting as the volume of threat data and several sources continue to grow.  Real-time threat detection As a cloud and container security company with customers in more than 40 countries, Sysdig stops attacks with no wasted time. With Sysdig,...

Digital Barriers, a provider of intelligent IoVT (Internet of Video Things) solutions, announces four significant additions to its leadership team following its investment by leading private equity investor 3i. Digital Barriers technology revolutionizes live video streaming over cellular, reducing bandwidth by up to 90% while maintaining quality, a game-changer for leading mobile networks worldwide. These new leadership appointments add significant telco, hyperscaler, and IoT experience to the...

Konica Minolta and MOBOTIX are intensifying their strategic partnership in the USA. A close technology partnership has existed for years around the FORXAI Video Security Solution (VSS), a comprehensive end-to-end video security solution that helps companies analyze processes, situations and behavior. MOBOTIX business development The Konica Minolta team structure is now being expanded and reorganized for a deeper sales and logistics partnership. Joint logistics centers will ensure nationwide av...

Security specialist Mul-T-Lock, who is this year celebrating 50 years since it was established, has welcomed the appointment of Dan Dodds to the team as a dedicated Regional Sales Manager for London and South East. Dan joins the team with a wealth of experience within the building industry, having worked with end users, channels partners, builder’s merchants and architectural ironmongers for over 20 years. Network of professional locksmiths In his new role, Dan will be responsible for w...