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Their journey into the world of sustainability continues in December through the images of the Telespazio and e-GEOS 2021 Love Planet Earth calendar, featuring shots from National Geographic. This month, they focus on the role of satellites in monitoring and fighting the effects of extreme weather in cities. Urbanization and climate change are increasingly interconnected, with metropolises and cities often affected by heatwaves and storms – extreme weather phenomena that the typical urban...

A highly successful security industry entrepreneur is set to bring back jobs and future prosperity to the area where he grew up. Following the founding of his own technology-driven security business, Safer Scotland, in 2016, Ryan Clark is scheduled to open its 6,000 square feet headquarters at Kelburn Industrial Park, Port Glasgow, early in 2022. The company’s new premises is currently being upgraded for £500,000 to a bespoke 12,000 square feet facility incorporating a state-of-the-...

Morse Watchmans, a globally renowned company in key control and asset management systems, has been acquired by TouchPoint, a privately-held diversified global growth company focused on engineered products in growth markets, where the touch point is a differentiating factor. Acquisition of Morse Watchmans  Morse Watchmans will join TouchPoint’s Intelligent Inventory Management platform, which focuses on developing inventory management solutions that enable the secure, accurate and ef...

On Friday, December 10, 2021, the Apache Software Foundation announced a critical security vulnerability in its 'Log4j' software. Due to the wide distribution of this software, the disclosure was widely reported in the media. Log4j is an open-source software component widely distributed on the Internet and used by the largest companies in the world. However, after a detailed review by the MOBOTIX cyber security team, it is clear that users of MOBOTIX hardware and software products, including th...

HITRUST announced it is addressing the need for a continuously-relevant cybersecurity assessment that aligns and incorporates best practices and leverages the latest threat intelligence to maintain applicability with information security risks and emerging cyber threats, such as ransomware. The design and selection of the controls for the HITRUST Implemented 1-year (i1) Assessment puts it in a new class of information security assessment that is threat-adaptive and designed to maintain relevanc...

Interface Security Systems, a pioneering managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises shared its networking predictions for the restaurant and retail markets. Network transformation Retail and restaurant brands were forced to pivot their business models and customer engagement strategies to tackle the disruptions during the pandemic. Interface saw that brands that embraced digital transformation by...

ASSA ABLOY has announced that they have acquired B&B Roadway and Security Solutions, a renowned manufacturer of roadway safety, traffic control and perimeter security solutions in the U.S. B&B Roadway acquisition “I am very pleased to welcome B&B Roadway and Security Solutions into the ASSA ABLOY Group. I welcome this complementary business, specializing in innovative perimeter security,” said Nico Delvaux, the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ASSA ABLOY....

BigChange, a provider of field service management software, has made the first appointment to its partnership program. The BigChange complete Job Management Platform brings together customer relationship management (CRM), job scheduling, live tracking, field resource management, financial management, and business intelligence into one simple to use and easy-to-integrate system. The Partnership program will support and reward partners as they introduce the benefits of BigChange’s job...

Senstar, a world pioneer in video management, video analytics, and perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS), announces the integration of its Senstar Symphony™ Common Operating Platform with the HALO IoT Smart Sensor from IPVideo Corporation. The integration allows HALO users to monitor alerts and notify personnel of out-of-normal ranges or levels of vaping, sounds and gunshot, chemicals, air quality, and health, within the Senstar Symphony Common Operating Platform. Innova...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions shared its top predictions for the physical security industry in 2022. Monitoring occupancy and space utilization Within months of the pandemic, businesses were deploying different solutions to track occupancy in their buildings and control social distancing. Almost two years later, this trend is still growing because they’re seeing value from the data collect...

Salient Systems, a globally renowned company in open architecture video management software solutions, has announced that Keith Aubele CPP, LPP has been named as the company’s Chief Security Officer (CSO). New Chief Security Officer Keith Aubele brings decades of experience at major retail organizations to the Chief Security Officer role, which is the first such position for Salient Systems. A former Director of Loss Prevention for Walmart Stores Inc, and Senior Vice President of Loss P...

LENSEC and ShotSpotter announce a technology partnership that will see ShotSpotter’s gunshot detection technology integrate with LENSEC’s Perspective Video Management Software (PVMS). The two technologies combine to automate workflows within the PVMS platform to deliver crucial surveillance footage immediately after a gunshot is detected. This new integration saves law enforcement time in critical situations where every second matters. Live surveillance footage Using ShotSpotter a...

LogMeIn, Inc., a provider of cloud-based solutions such as LastPass, GoToConnect, GoToMeeting, and Rescue, announced the intent to establish LastPass as a standalone company. The category leader in zero-knowledge password management, LastPass is used by more than 30 million users and 85,000 businesses worldwide and is set for strong and sustained growth as consumers and businesses continue prioritizing password security. By establishing LastPass as a standalone business, the company plans to in...

StorMagic®, simplifying storage and security from the edge to the core, announced that ViSTA Networking Solutions (VNS) has joined the StorMagic Partner Program as a distributor of ARQvault Active Intelligent Repository. VNS selected the StorMagic offering due to the solution’s flexibility and affordability and will distribute it to video data storage resellers across North America. A robust, single solution Storage demands are rising because camera resolutions are increasing in siz...

Aratek announced the relaunch of its website following a revamp for stronger branding and better usability.  The new and improved Aratek biometrics website features a sharper, more professional look with an interesting new color palette, better typography, and tasteful animation. Design language “The first thing that visitors will notice is how much more pleasing to the eyes the layout now is. We took pains to create a design language that says 'all-business' while being friendly...

Nedap N.V. announces the appointment of Mr. Rob Schuurman (born 1969) as the company’s Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) as of 1 January 2022. This appointment is in line with Nedap’s strategy, which is focused on increasing the organization’s commercial strength. Nedap N.V.’s Supervisory Board intends to appoint Mr. Rob Schuurman as a member of the Board of Directors after announcing the annual general meeting (AGM) on 12 April 2022. From then onwards, the Board of Directo...

Interface Security Systems, a managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises shared its top predictions for the physical security industry. The end of traditional burglar alarms is near Businesses of all sizes will move away from traditional contact- or motion-based burglar alarms in favor of video-verified alarms to avoid the unnecessary disturbance and costs involved with false alarms. Interface a...

Videonetics, the world’s first AI & DL powered Unified Video Computing Platform (UVCP™) development company announced the signing of a distribution agreement with Ingram Micro, the global pioneer in technology and supply chain services. Headquartered in the United States and representation in 59 countries, Ingram Micro has an established network of 35K+ associates and serves 170K+ customers globally. Ingram Micro will distribute Videonetics AI & DL powered Intelligent VMS, V...

Mobility XL, the specialist lifting solutions and vehicle access manufacturer, has teamed up with Autolift S.r.l. to provide a wider range of lifting solutions for the personal mobility, care, and general passenger transport sectors in the UK and Ireland. Specializing in the design and manufacture of mechanical and electro-hydraulic lifts and ramps for ambulances, PSVs, train stations, goods handling, and wheelchair access, Mobility XL will work with Autolift S.r.l. to bolster sales and support...

NW Security Group has launched its 34-page management report entitled ‘Video Analytics Adoption Trends UK Business Study’. The report brings together all results and analysis from a comprehensive, England-wide market research study of 152 medium- and large-sized firms, running CCTV systems completed over the last six months. The report reveals that eight of the total 14 video analytics types, which were included in this study, had seen more than 30% adoption and use by businesses, w...

Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance, releases the 2022 edition of its annual trends in video surveillance ebook, a forecast for business leaders and owners who want to understand the physical security landscape and plan for success in 2022. “Almost two years into the global pandemic, businesses have experienced sustained disruptions in the supply chain, labor shortage challenges, and vast changes in workplace routines,” said Dean Drako, Eagle Eye Networks CEO...

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP has launched a national security practice to help companies navigate unprecedented operational, physical, and cybersecurity challenges that blur the lines between their corporate security and US homeland security. The practice will also address new compliance requirements associated with changing national security regulations. Members of the security team The multidisciplinary national security team is led by Paul M. Tiao, Eric R. Markus, Leslie W. Kostyshak, Lisa J....

Control room teams around the world can now store, manage, and collaboratively share video footage more flexibly, due to integrated native cloud capabilities introduced to one of the industry’s leading command and control software platforms. Leveraging Microsoft’s Azure cloud infrastructure, Synectics’ Synergy platform allows organizations to spread their surveillance and operational management system across on-premises hardware and the cloud in any configuration of their choi...

Interface Security Systems (Interface), a globally renowned managed services provider, delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions, to distributed enterprises, has announced that it has appointed Daniel Bordeleau as the company’s Chief People Officer. Bringing over a decade of human resources leadership experience from global, consumer-focused organizations, such as PepsiCo and Diageo, Daniel Bordeleau has a proven track record of successfully...

Hikvision announces a ‘security kit’ for small businesses. The kit – featuring ‘cool security technologies’ – makes enterprise security and access control features available to small businesses at an affordable pricepoint, reducing workloads and costs, and speeding up incident responses. Parker Li, Director of Marketing Planning Department at Hikvision, says, “This package of savvy technologies is helping small businesses everywhere to maximize their se...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched its latest code of practice, an industry-first for security fogging. Security Fog Systems: Installations, Commissioning and Maintenance - code of practice is the first of its kind intending to support the design, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of security fog systems conforming to EN 50131-8, as well as to serve as a practical aid to mitigate risks and reach operational requirements. Closing the gap Carl Gi...

Exabeam, the pioneer in Next-gen SIEM and XDR announced the appointment of Gianna Driver as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). As CHRO, Driver is chartered with creating scalable processes that will enrich the employee experience and enable Exabeam employees to do their best work. She will be responsible for architecting the company’s talent strategy, driving corporate culture and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and pioneering the global human resources function. Dri...

Bosch has equipped the new Chinese mega-airport Chengdu Tianfu International with video security, a PA and voice alarm system, and a conferencing solution, ensuring safety and security for passengers and airport staff as well as enhancing comfort and ease-of-use for travelers. Chengdu Tianfu International, in Sichuan province, serves China’s quickly booming ‘garden’ megacity, an emerging hub for commerce, culture, and finance – with the new airport pegged to be the third...

Allegion Ventures, the corporate ventures arm of Allegion plc has launched a second fund to accelerate technology and software investments in IoT and data security, building analytics, construction lifecycle management, and property management. $100 million is allocated to Fund II, double the size of Allegion Ventures’ initial $50 million funds that launched in March 2018. Creation of Fund II Bobby Prostko has been named managing director for Fund II. Prostko, who joined Allegion Ventur...

SecurityHQ, a provider in managed security services, opens a new Security Operations Center (SOC) in New York. SecurityHQ have taken their presence in the U.S. to the next level with a new SOC. Situated in New York, this SOC has been added to the collection of SecurityHQ’s multiple global security operation centers, designed to rapidly identify and limit the impact of security incidents, via 24/7/365 threat monitoring, detection, and targeted response. New SOC base Securi...