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Checkpoint Systems – a pioneer in RFID and RF technology solutions – is unveiling its newest high-performance RF Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) system, the patent pending NS45 Antenna – the first of its kind to offer retailers an almost invisible loss-prevention solution at the checkout. Following the successful release of the now award-winning NS40/42 antenna, the NS45 is the latest EAS solution added to the NEO family, providing extremely high detection rates within t...

Allegion Ventures, the corporate venture fund of Allegion plc, has expanded its strategic portfolio with an investment in Stuf, a tech-enabled, next-generation self-storage startup. Allegion Ventures co-led Series A funding for Stuf, alongside Altos Ventures. Stuf Founded in 2020, Stuf modernizes self-storage and monetizes under-utilized real estate. The innovative startup partners with property owners to turn basements, garages, and other spaces in commercial buildings into storage, creating...

HiveWatch, a physical security software company reimagining how organizations keep their people and assets safe, announces the addition of Jamie Howard to its Board of Directors and the formalization of its Board of Advisors to help guide the company as it continues to realize significant growth. Jamie Howard joins the HiveWatch Board of Directors while currently serving as the Founder & CEO of Mile One Group, a strategic consulting firm specializing in technology business consulting, star...

Xtract One Technologies Inc. and Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. announced that MSG Sports will invest up to C$13.4 million (US$10 million) in Xtract One, a security technology company that prioritizes the patron access experience by leveraging AI. The initial investment of C$8.4 million (US$6.3 million) is effective immediately, with the subsequent investment of C$5 million (US$3.7 million) being conditional on the approval of Xtract One’s shareholders and all applicable regulato...

Signify, the pioneer in lighting, has appointed Nico van der Merwe as Chief Executive Officer for Signify UK and Ireland, starting 1 February 2023. Nico van der Merwe joins Signify from Schneider Electric, where he spent 15 years in various roles, most recently as Vice President for Home & Distribution UK&I. Nico has two decades of experience in international business and leading strategic business transformations. He started his career in Sub-Saharan Africa, where he worked in sales...

Traka has launched a new white paper that seeks to identify the ‘wealth of opportunities’ to help the NHS and healthcare professionals to meet rising demand through innovation and technology. White paper highlights The discussion paper, entitled: “How Technology is set to Improve Security & Patient Care in 2023” highlights the immediate challenges faced by the NHS and the solutions available that could be seen as ‘enablers of change.’ Traka highlights t...

Global MSC Security has announced the appointment of Andy Williams as a Senior Security Consultant. A technical expert with more than 40 years of experience working with alarms, CCTV, and integrated security systems in both the public and private sectors, Andrew will support and grow Global MSC Security’s impressive customer base, as well as expand its offering, protecting businesses and safeguarding communities throughout the UK. Andy’s extensive industry experience Commencing hi...

viisights, Inc., a pioneer in behavioral recognition video analytics, announces that it joins the Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Partner Ready for technology partner program as a silver-tier member. This membership allows viisights to integrate, test, and market its products with HPE technology. “We are extremely proud to be named an official technology partner of Hewlett Packard Enterprise,” said Asaf Birenzvieg, CEO, viisights. Immediate security response This is a wonderful...

RightCrowd, a provider of safety, security and compliance solutions that manage the access and presence of people, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rick Batchelor as its new Director of Customer Success. In this role, Batchelor will be responsible for driving customer engagement and satisfaction by developing programs and processes that drive adoption, retention and growth for RightCrowd’s clients. Batchelor brings over 12 years of experience in the security industry, with a prov...

As technology progresses, data breaches continue to skyrocket and this isn’t going to slow down anytime soon. It is predicted that by the end of 2023 the cost of cybercrime is going to hit just under £6.5 trillion. Acquiring threat intelligence data is a primary step in preventing cyberattacks, and web scraping should be the method of choice for modern data-driven businesses. This is according to Andrius Palionis, VP of Enterprise Sales at Oxylabs. Possible attack scenarios Threa...

Monitoreal, a provider of intelligent home and commercial security surveillance systems, announces its integration with Sentinel, a professional central monitoring software application from Monitor Computer Systems.  This partnership brings a host of benefits for Monitoreal customers and Sentinel users. Thanks to Monitoreal's cutting-edge AI-based object detection technology, connected monitoring stations will receive real-time notifications of any unusual activity on the premises they mon...

HID, a pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces it has ranked highest among 19 solution providers on the growth index of the Frost Radar benchmarking system for analyzing biometric authentication solution suppliers. Frost & Sullivan said HID and the other 18 other companies in the report, titled Frost Radar: Biometric Authentication Solutions, 2022, should be considered first for investment, partnerships, or benchmarking in this market segment. Improved authentication experience "...

Altronix, the recognized in power and data transmission products for the professional security industry has partnered with TDSi, a supplier of integrated access control solutions to offer new streamlined access and power integration solutions that are UL294 listed for access control systems. Altronix Trove1 series supports TDSi’s GARDiS access controller modules which are DIN Rail mountable while easily combining Altronix power distribution options that are completely customizable to sup...

Drata, a continuous security and compliance automation platform, announces the appointment of George Bonser as VP of Sales for the EMEA region.  Bonser brings over 20 years of experience in sales leadership and will work with Drata CRO Adam Aarons to continue building a best in class sales organization and driving strategic growth in key international markets. Annual recurring revenue With a well-respected reputation of introducing startups to Europe, Bonser most recently served as VP of...

Allied Universal®, the security and facility services provider, announces that it has been awarded a five-year contract to help secure Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), the second-largest airport in the United States. The contracted services began in January 2023. Allied Universal security professionals will support DFW’s landside operations – which is the portion of the airport between its boundary and boarding gates - including employee parking lots, warehouses, r...

Spectra Logic, a pioneer in data management and data storage solutions, announces a modern archive solution for organizations that must manage and preserve massive amounts of data for long-term retention purposes. The new solution, called Spectra Digital Archive, is powered by Spectra StorCycle®, an enterprise software designed to easily and cost-effectively archive data at scale. Spectra Digital Archive enables organizations to manage and archive terabytes to petabytes of unstructured data...

Through a public tender process, the Bavarian State Ministry of the Interior, Sports and Integration has awarded NSSLGlobal GmbH a contract to provide mobile satellite and radio communications with 24/7 support. In addition, the Bavarian government, police, firefighting schools, counties, independent cities and special-purpose associations for fire and rescue services are entitled to order products and services from this framework agreement.  This contract with NSSLGlobal GmbH services wil...

Freund Elektronik A/S is a major player of access control solutions, building communication, and security solutions for the B2B sector. Zenitel is a provider of intelligent and critical communication solutions that allow people to hear, be heard, and be understood, in every situation. Zenitel’s solutions are designed to meet safety and security needs for onshore and offshore markets. Critical communication solutions Freund Elektronik A/S currently distributes brands such as Ritto by Sch...

Invixium, a pioneer in biometric access control and workforce management solutions, and IDCUBE, a provider of the world's most widely integrated - open platform for Physical Security and Identity Management, jointly announced the signing of a new technology partnership and global distribution agreement.  The two companies have collaborated in the past to give end-users and system integrators a straightforward way to install and implement the best-of-the-breed integrated solution - Invixium...

Allied Universal, a globally renowned security and facility services company, has announced that its team of ‘certified earthquake searchers’ are participating in rescue efforts in Turkey via its international business - G4S. The G4S employee team of ‘certified earthquake searchers’ based in Turkey have been given special leave from their normal security roles to help with the painstaking search through rubble to locate and rescue survivors. Turkey earthquake rescue eff...

DeterTech, the award-winning provider of intelligence-led security solutions, is pleased to announce the respective appointments of Franz Scherer and Luke Staton as Managing Director, Europe and Managing Director, UK. Reporting directly to CEO Baba Devani, the two will work closely to further integrate DeterTech’s end-to-end solutions and service offering, and to evolve the business in line with the company’s strategic growth objectives. Multilingual international management With...

The Monitoring Association (TMA) welcomed Dynamark Monitoring, Inc. to its growing list of ASAP-to-PSAP connected monitoring centers – bringing the total number to 29. 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)/PSAPs. TMA’s ASAP-to-PSAP service Dynamark Monitoring, Inc. is thrilled to go live with TMA&rsquo...

Paxton, the international security technology manufacturer, promotes Blair Bowen to Divisional Director of Manufacturing to oversee the exciting expansion of their manufacturing operations in the coming years. Adam Stroud, Paxton’s CEO, said: “Having started with Paxton a year ago, Blair has already become an important and integral member of Paxton’s senior management team. It has been a busy year for our manufacturing team, spearheading advances in efficiency, introducing pla...

HID Global (HID), a worldwide renowned company in trusted identity solutions, has announced it has acquired GuardRFID, a major provider of real-time location services (RTLS) hardware and software solutions in the healthcare space. The addition of GuardRFID expands HID’s offering and relevance in the active RFID and RTLS space, including the support for new use cases catered to the needs of healthcare facilities. HID Global acquires GuardRFID Bringing GuardRFID and its innovative RTLS te...

Commend Americas, a provider of communication systems and solutions, announced today a new podcast pairing reflections on communications and security technologies with insights on digital transformation trends.  The Commend Journey will feature discussions about cybersecurity, unified communications, industry trends, and emerging technologies. Unified communication solutions Podcast host Mike Diamond will invite a variety of experts including technology executives, engineers, consultants...

The Security Executive Council (SEC) has opened applications for its annual scholarship program, offering up to $7,500 to qualifying students enrolled in specific academic programs of study in the 2023-2024 academic year. The SEC launched the scholarship program in 2022 to encourage and support next-generation leaders at its partner academic institutions, which are recognized for excellent programs in security, risk, and intelligence. Partner academic institutions Each $2,500 Next Generation...

Matrix, a manufacturer of Telecom and Security Solutions, is all set to participate in Securexpo, East Africa, 2023. At this prestigious event, Matrix will put forth its extensive range of security products and solutions in the domains of IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom. With technology and customer satisfaction as top priorities, Matrix heavily invests in researching, designing, and manufacturing world-class enterprise solutions. Being in the industry for 30...

The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce the recent appointment of James Marcella to the Chairmanship of its Government Relations Committee. In this important role, James Marcella will lead The Monitoring Association’s state and local advocacy efforts, and often partner with the Alarm Industry Communications Committee (AICC) on legislative initiatives. TMA appoints new Government Relations Committee Chair James has been a valued member and volunteer within the TMA communi...

The PSA Security Network (PSA), the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, has announced the addition of LMN Software Corp. (LMN) to its line-up of technology partners. LMN, the developer of EdgeSentry, offers the security industry the simplest, most cost-effective tool to monitor networks for intrusions, anomalies and failures. “We are pleased to add LMN as a technology partner,” said Matt Barnette, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the PSA Securit...

Chubb, one of the UK’s pioneer fire safety and security solutions provider, has strengthened its senior leadership team with a number of significant appointments. Following the recent senior executive hires and promotions for Chubb Group globally, the UK and Ireland team welcomes three new leaders. David Dunnagan was promoted to Managing Director of Chubb UK&I, following Brendan McNulty's promotion to the newly created role of Vice President – Europe last summer. David has enjoy...