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APAC CIO Outlook, the publication connecting the IT Enterprise Community in the Asia Pacific, has selected Xerafy as the ‘25 Most Promising Data Centre Solution Providers’ for its 2016 edition on data center solutions. Data center security and efficiency are a top priority for IT organizations. Keeping an accurate inventory of data center assets and their service history is a key part of corporate IT strategy. RFID helps companies manage their data center assets better, and Xerafy i...

ASSA ABLOY acquires Capitol Door Service, a pedestrian door distributor, and service company in California, Nevada, and Arizona. "I am very pleased to welcome Capitol Door Service into the ASSA ABLOY Group. I welcome this complementary addition, specializing in entrance automation, to our business,” says Nico Delvaux, President, and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. Strong market position “Capitol Door Service with its strong market position will further strengthen our geographic coverage in Wes...

Abnormal Security, the provider of the cloud-native email security platform that leverages behavioral data science to stop modern email attacks, announces the appointment of Anita Grantham as Chief People Officer. Grantham leads all aspects of Abnormal’s talent and culture strategy, including employee experience, recruiting, rewards, retention, and career development. Abnormal protects 100% of the employees at 5% of the Fortune 500. Grantham enables Abnormal to continue expanding worldwid...

Erin Harrington Communications, a globally renowned Marketing, Public Relations & Content Creation agency, dedicated to serving the security industry, is celebrating its 16th Anniversary. Erin Harrington Communications Founded in 2005, by renowned journalist and security industry veteran, Erin Harrington, Erin Harrington Communications has successfully served the editorial, marketing & PR needs of many industry clients on both the manufacturing and distribution sides since its inceptio...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named six recipients for the 2021 SIA Women in Security Forum scholarship – a program developed by the SIA Women in Security Forum to further educational opportunities and promote advancement for the widest spectrum of people possible in the security industry. In the 2021 scholarship program – open to employees of SIA member companies and SIA student members – each honouree will be awarded $10,000 to use toward continuing education a...

ELATEC Inc. has announced that its U.S. production facility in Palm City, Florida, has shipped its first 100,000 RFID systems, as of July 30, 2021. “The ELATEC Inc. team is proud to announce this exciting milestone for our new U.S. production facility and our customers,” said Paul Massey, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ELATEC Inc., adding “I am very proud of the team and honored to be part of the great things that are happening here.” Global production expansion...

ASSA ABLOY introduces its ‘Upgrade Your Openings’ program to support facility managers in addressing the changing needs of building occupants. With businesses, offices, and schools continuing to return to the workplace, efforts are being made to integrate touchless and automated solutions to create safer, healthier environments. Latest building requirements As part of the initiative, ASSA ABLOY is helping building managers address three emerging trends affecting commercial spaces...

Genetec, Milestone Systems and Motorola Solutions have grown to become the ‘Big 3’ suppliers of video surveillance software, video analytics and managed services. According to a new report from Novaira Insights, the global market for video surveillance software and managed services was worth US$ 2.2 billion in 2020, with around 69% of this outside China. However, the supply base outside China is very different to that of the Chinese domestic market. Global video surveillance market...

Videonetics, the provider of AI & DL powered Unified Video Computing Platform (UVCP™) announces the integration of its Intelligent VMS 3.0 with COM-SUR, the CCTV video footage auditing, smart backup, and standardized intelligent incident reporting software. The technology integration empowers users to carry out auditing and review of CCTV video feeds in real-time, creating exceptional intelligent incident reports for quick escalation and resolution of an incident with a unified, futur...

Traka has appointed a new business development manager (BDM) to further strengthen its focus on the retail sector and demonstrate its ability to improve operational efficiency and safety for retailers. Matt Gregg brings a wealth of experience to the position, with a retail focus spanning over a decade. He has most recently worked as Head of Retail for Harvest Energy, with key responsibilities for operational excellence across a large multi-site retail portfolio, new and existing store developme...

Mid-market private equity investor, LDC has backed the management buyout (MBO) of Texecom from FTSE 100-listed technology group Halma plc. Texecom management buyout LDC’s significant investment will support Texecom’s existing management team, led by Managing Director, Jim Ludwig, to build on its market-renowned position and international presence, through developing new products, enhancing its digital services and exploring complementary acquisitions. The investment was led by LDC...

Ramtech, the innovative UK wireless safety, and security solutions business, has been bought by Halma plc. The acquisition by Halma will support Ramtech’s ambitions to enter new global markets and invest in a substantial product roadmap. Halma plc is a global group of life-saving technology companies whose purpose is to grow a safer, cleaner healthier future for everyone, every day. Ramtech will join several companies in the safety and fire detection markets that are part of the FTSE 100...

Ramtech, the innovative UK wireless safety and security solutions business, has been bought by Halma plc. The acquisition by Halma will support Ramtech’s ambitions to enter new global markets and invest in a substantial product roadmap. Halma plc is a global group of life-saving technology companies, whose purpose is to grow a safer, cleaner and heathier future for everyone, every day. Ramtech will join a number of companies in the safety and fire detection markets, which are part of Halm...

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc (Crossword), the technology commercialization company that is focused on cyber security and risk management, is pleased to announce, subsequent to its oversubscribed 5.0 million pounds fundraising, the acquisition of the whole of the share capital of Stega UK Limited (Stega), the threat intelligence and monitoring company, referred to in Crossword’s announcement of 28 July 2021, has completed the transaction. Stega acquisition The Stega acquisition offers Cros...

Ava Security, a unified service provider of cybersecurity and cloud video surveillance, announced that Current Technologies, a provider of IT and video surveillance solutions in Illinois and Florida, is the company’s newest strategic partner. Physical security experts at Current Technologies offer the Ava Cloud Video Security Solution as part of their portfolio of custom-tailored video surveillance systems. Ava’s complete cloud-based security platform, consisting of the Ava Aware Cl...

3DX-Ray has announced a follow-on contract for the sale of new ThreatScan- LS3 x-ray scanner systems to a long-term Police EOD user, based in the Middle East. ThreatScan-LS3 is a light, compact yet powerful x-ray scanning system that comes in a backpack, ideally suited to police and military EOD operations. The system can penetrate 34mm of steel at 120kV as standard, with a 305mm x 256mm imaging area, it can scan to near ground level, enabling typical suspect objects to be scanned in...

ODSecurity’s flagship product, the Soter RS Full Body Scanner, is already renowned worldwide for its ability to find literally anything that is either in, or on any person entering a correctional establishment, be those prisoners, visitors, or even staff, as well as supporting Law Enforcement, Customs & Border Security Screening and Embassy security.   This appointment will enable ODSecurity and AIAUST to work together to ensure the safety of prisons, correctional, border en...

Fast-paced innovation is the order of the day. This is especially true for businesses operating in the telecom industry – an industry is known for its disruptive, transformative nature. Frequently facing issues in optimizing networks and upgrading technology, telecom companies, or telcos need to continually reinvent themselves to stay ahead of the competition and provide a better experience to end-users. Business transformation Beyond Technology employs the most effective and relevant t...

Fast-paced innovation is the order of the day. This is especially true for businesses operating in the telecom industry – an industry known for its disruptive, transformative nature.  Frequently facing issues in optimizing networks and upgrading technology, telecom companies, or telcos need to continually reinvent themselves to stay ahead of the competition and provide a better experience to end-users. State-of-the-art technology Enabling business transformation for both telco...

MOBOTIX AG and KONICA MINOLTA Inc. have agreed to intensify video analytics technology by participating in the FORXAI partnership program and further strengthen synergies between the two companies. Konica Minolta has its own advanced imaging IoT (AI) technology "FORXAI" to gain a competitive advantage by combining intelligent sensor devices, imaging AI (Deep Learning), and an imaging IoT platform. Edge intelligence "Edge intelligence" is one of the key components of MOBOTIX's DNA, which...

Security and Safety Things GmbH announces it now offers 100 unique video analytic applications in its application store, further strengthening its position as the largest open platform application store for smart security cameras in the world. The Security & Safety Things’ (S&ST) Application Store now features 100 ready-to-use apps that offer video analytic solutions for retail, manufacturing and logistics, commercial office space, parking, and stadium environments, with more apps...

Nexperia, the expert in essential semiconductors, is pleased to announce that it has received a prestigious Bosch Global Supplier Award for 'purchasing of direct materials – mobility solutions'. Winning the award for the second time in a row is a testament to Nexperia's long-standing collaborative relationship with the global supplier of technology and services Bosch, including early-stage product development to overcome the challenges the automotive industry is facing. "With the Bosch Gl...

The SALTO Partner Awards program is an annual recognition of its valued business partners who work hard to contribute to the success of SALTO and its customers. The 2021 SALTO Partner Award winners are listed below, congratulations on a job well done. Eagle award Netronix Integration, Southwest/California Regional partners of the year Hogan Security Group, Northeast/New Jersey Advanced Door Solutions, Greater New York City/New York Computer Telephone Technologies, Mid-Atlantic/Virgi...

SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, acquired Gantner Electronic Austria Holding GmbH in October 2020. Strengthening access control solutions Having one of the broadest product portfolios in access control worldwide, SALTO can fulfill virtually every technical and functional requirement for a variety of business needs including education, hospitality, healthcare, retail, residential, and more. SALTO’s access control management software provides an intuit...

Bell Canada and Google Cloud today announced a strategic partnership to power Bell’s company-wide digital transformation, enhance its network and IT infrastructure, and enable a more sustainable future. This new, multi-year partnership will combine Bell’s 5G network leadership with Google’s expertise in multi-cloud, data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI), to deliver next-generation experiences for Bell customers across Canada.  Initiatives to increase efficienc...

Security and Safety Things GmbH has announced that it now offers 100 unique video analytic applications in its Application Store, further strengthening its position as the largest open platform application store for smart security cameras in the world. The Security & Safety Things’ (S&ST) Application Store now features 100 ready-to-use apps that offer video analytic solutions for retail, manufacturing and logistics, commercial office space, parking and stadium environments, with m...

For more than 25 years, ADI Global Distribution has been the pioneer security and low-voltage distributor professionals rely on. ADI assists with systems design, configurations, and product selection for any project. ADI’s pre-application support team members have an average of 20 years of industry experience and a customer approval rating of 98 percent. ADI has a team dedicated to programming IP products so that you can reduce labor costs. By letting ADI handle programming for products,...

Boon Edam Inc., a pioneer in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announces that its most in-demand entrance products are now available on SpecLink, an online specification platform to help architects, engineers, specifiers, building owners and designers simplify and improve their approach to creating and collaborating on building project specifications. SpecLink is a cloud-based tool created by Building Systems Design, Inc. that streamlines workflow, improves collaboration and...

Konica Minolta announces that manufacturer-independent SySS GmbH has tested and certified the security of the MOBOTIX 7 intelligent video platform and MOBOTIX Mx6 security cameras. As a result, the leading institute for penetration tests in Germany has confirmed the best possible cybersecurity of Konica Minolta’s MOBOTIX products series. Looking for security vulnerabilities During the tests, hardware and software components are subjected to simulated hacker attacks in several scenarios....

Vectra AI, a pioneer in threat detection and response released the findings of the PaaS & IaaS Security Survey Report. The report compiled the answers of 317 IT executives all using AWS, 70% coming from organizations of 1,000+ employees. The findings show a rapid expansion and reliance on AWS services while simultaneously showcasing security blind spots within many organizations. Findings of the survey As digital transformation efforts continue, the survey found that AWS is becoming an ev...