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Carlisle Support Services announces the appointment of Allan Gregory as the new Director of Transport Security and Policing. After recently retiring from his role as the Assistant Chief Constable for British Transport Police (BTP), Allan joins Carlisle to provide subject matter expertise to further support its well-established client base within the rail and transport sector.  Allan Gregory With thirty-two years of experience within BTP, Allan brings a wealth of expertise within the indu...

Integrating 3xLOGIC’s INFINIAS Access Control and VIGIL Video Management solutions allows them to easily monitor security events in real-time. This combination offers a comprehensive security system and allows them to monitor and manage access seamlessly. Real-time monitoring One of the standout benefits of integrating VIGIL Video with INFINIAS access control is the real-time monitoring of events. Security personnel can view video footage from any door event or alarm as it happens, allow...

According to Gartner®, by 2028, 75% of enterprises will prioritize backup of SaaS applications as a critical requirement, compared with 15% in 2024. Many of the largest organizations in the world rely on Salesforce as their CRM app that powers their business operations, helping them drive revenue faster. As the single source of truth for many downstream financial applications, Salesforce users cannot risk costly downtime caused by accidental errors or cyber events that can trigger a cascadi...

AxxonSoft, a global provider of intelligent video surveillance and integrated security solutions, announces a strategic partnership with Vaxtor, a premier provider of advanced optical character recognition (OCR) technology. This strategic alliance aims to enhance the capabilities of video surveillance systems by integrating Vaxtor’s cutting-edge OCR technology with AxxonSoft’s robust security solutions. AxxonSoft products AxxonSoft has a long-standing reputation for innovation in...

Sustainability is a hot topic. Everyone knows about it. Governments have active Net Zero strategies and implementation plans, while organizations are establishing plans and activities to reduce their environmental impact. In many instances, it is evident that failing to act can also have an effect on a company’s reputation, culture, and brand perception. In most cases, businesses are not shy about promoting their achievements through different communication channels, understanding that b...

Nice, a global pioneer in Home and Building Management solutions, announced that it reached a definitive agreement on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 to sell its Health and Wellness Brand, Numera, a global provider of personal emergency response system (PERS) products, to Malar Group. This decision to divest from the PERS industry marks a significant milestone in the company’s strategic roadmap to accelerate growth and innovation in North America.    Whole-home solution Clos...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions announced that Security Center 5.12 complies with FIPS 201 and is approved by the Federal Identity Credential and Access Management (FICAM) conformance program. With this certification, government entities can trust that Genetec software meets stringent federal security standards to ensure that only authorized individuals are provided access to sensitive data and facilities....

John Lutz Boorman was recently appointed as Head of Product and Marketing for Hanwha Vision Europe. In his new role, John leads the product, solutions, and marketing roadmap for the European market, ensuring that Hanwha Vision continues to deliver high-quality video surveillance solutions - for which it is known - to customers. With more than 30 years of experience working across business development, sales, product, and marketing for pioneering distribution and manufacturing companies, John h...

Zimperium, the global pioneer in mobile security, is proud to announce that it’s collaborating with Okta, the independent identity provider to deliver a significant advancement in identity threat protection for mobile devices. By integrating Zimperium Mobile Threat Defense (MTD) with Okta Identity Threat Protection with Okta AI, the companies are setting a new standard in continuous risk monitoring and enabling automated threat response, providing organizations with unparalleled mobile se...

Capital.com, the high-growth retail trading platform, and global fintech group has announced the launch of its public bug bounty program hosted on the crowdsourced security platform, Intigriti. This initiative highlights the company’s proactive approach to cybersecurity and commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cybersecurity and the safety of its users' assets and data.  Bug bounty program The bug bounty program invites security researchers and ethical hacker...

HiveWatch, a physical security software company reimagining how organizations keep their people and assets safe, announced a partnership with globally renowned security technology provider - SAGE Integration. Together, the two companies will build efficiencies to streamline security operations for their enterprise clients.  One-of-a-kind solution "The partnership with HiveWatch highlights how SAGE aims to work with innovative manufacturers to provide one-of-a-kind solutions for customers...

The first-ever European Union rules to curb methane emissions from the energy sector have become legislation. The new EU Methane Emissions Reduction 2019/942 Ruling means gas, oil, and coal industries in Europe must measure, monitor, report, and verify their methane emissions and take action to reduce them. Why introduce this ruling? According to the EU’s Green House Gas (GHG) Inventory Report, more than 50% of all direct methane emissions from Europe’s energy sector result from u...

Convergint, a global pioneer in systems integration, announced the expansion of its Middle East & Africa (MEA) operations into Saudi Arabia. Security, IT infrastructure, and AV The company will offer customers a comprehensive suite of advanced solutions in security, IT infrastructure, and audio-visual systems.  With the largest technical workforce in the market, including 10,000 colleagues across 220 global offices, Convergint leads the industry in developing seamless, next-generatio...

SailPoint Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in unified identity security for enterprises, announces that the company was named an Overall Leader, Product Leader, Innovation Leader, and Market Leader in the latest Leadership Compass Identity Governance and Administration (“IGA”) report from KuppingerCole Analysts AG. Identity lifecycle management The report provides an overview of the IGA market, as well as a compass to help businesses identify the right vendor and solution to meet thei...

Viking Electronics proudly announces its commitment to enhancing school safety through the support of Alyssa's Law, which mandates panic buttons in schools to expedite law enforcement response time during emergencies.  Alyssa's Law, named in honor of Alyssa Alhadeff, a victim of the tragic Parkland school shooting, requires schools to install panic buttons for quick law enforcement notification. Viking panic buttons are ideal tools in fulfilling this mandate. The PB-3 and PB-3-IP provide v...

Workiz, the pioneering field service management and communication software, introduces an enhanced online booking feature that allows service professionals to reach more customers, book more jobs, and stand out from the competition. With the new Reserve With Google feature, customers can connect directly to Workiz Online Booking through Google search results, increasing the pool of potential customers available to each business owner and streamlining scheduling, payments, and other essential fu...

Quod Orbis, the London-based Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) firm, has announced a strategic partnership with YASH Technologies, a global IT solutions and services partner. The partnership will see businesses benefit from holistic monitoring solutions with real-time visibility across their entire IT infrastructure, encompassing cybersecurity risk management and compliance. Enhanced performance YASH Technologies has a proven track record in delivering battle-tested consulting, technology,...

Oneflow is proud to announce that it has achieved ISO certifications in three critical areas: Information Security (ISO 27001), Quality (ISO 9001), and Environment (ISO 14001). Oneflow builds an AI-driven contract automation SaaS platform designed to help businesses modernize their legacy contract management processes. Oneflow has been listed on Stockholm’s Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market since April 2022.  ISO certifications The ISO certifications highlight Oneflow’...

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a pioneering AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider, has published its Global Threat Index for July 2024. Despite a significant drop in June, LockBit re-emerged last month to become the second most prevalent ransomware group, while RansomHub retained the top spot. Meanwhile, researchers identified both a campaign distributing Remcos malware following a CrowdStrike update issue, and a series of new FakeUpdates tactics, which...

Over half (54%) of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) feel their security team is unprepared for evolving AI-powered threats, according to research from Absolute Security. The findings were uncovered in the Absolute Security United Kingdom CISO Cyber Resilience Report 2024 which surveyed 250 UK CISOs at enterprise organizations, via an independent polling agency Censuswide, to assess the state of cyber resilience, AI, and the cyber threat landscape in the UK. NCSC findings According...

Connect ONE® from Connected Technologies LLC, in partnership with Cansec Systems Ltd., Mississauga, Can., has added a direct cloud integration with MAP access controllers. Cansec’s signature Modular Access Panels or MAP, are self-contained access controller boards that handle from one to eight doors and as many as 100,000 users. Multiple controllers can also be installed to handle access systems of any size. “We are pleased that Connected Technologies has integrated the MAP...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management, has added a key hire to its leadership team.  Mauricio Ramirez will join the company as Vice President of North America Corporate Enterprise Sales. This hire will be critical as Verkada continues to grow its enterprise customer base. Protecting people and places "Verkada's rapid growth confirms that customers are eager to adopt solutions that help them protect people and places in a privacy-sensitive wa...

Over the last several years, cyber security, a crucial component in any servicer's operation, has taken on an increasingly visible role due to numerous high-profile data breaches impacting various industries. According to the cyber security research firm Check Point Research, the average number of cyber attacks per organization per week rose 38% in 2022 from 2021, and increased by 28% in the six-month period ending March 31, 2024.  The average number of weekly events has also grown year ov...

DNAKE, a major international smart intercom manufacturer with 19 years of experience, starts its market launch in Germany through a co-operation with Telecom Behnke as a new distribution partner. Telecom Behnke has been established in the German market for 40 years and is known for its high-quality, industry-standard intercom stations. Telecom Behnke enjoys a strong market position in Germany with a sales focus on the B2B sector. The partnership with DNAKE brings mutual benefits...

Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), a subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., announced a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionize the security industry. The company projects that its autonomous AI-powered security solutions will deliver an estimated $10 million in human guarding cost savings to its clients in August 2024 alone which clients would otherwise be subject to without the benefit of RAD’s solutions. This achievement underscores RAD&rsqu...

SailPoint Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in unified identity security for enterprises, announced the appointment of Gary Nafus to the Company’s newly formed Chief Sales Officer role and the promotion of Matt Mills to President. This expansion in SailPoint’s leadership team will allow the Company to further execute against the demand for its enterprise-grade identity security solutions. “Matt has played a significant leadership role in SailPoint’s market strategy and opera...

Cequence, a pioneer in API security and bot management, is proud to introduce revolutionary advancements to its Unified API Protection (UAP) platform. These enhancements mark a significant milestone in API security, specifically tailored to support the secure use of AI applications like Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). Cequence’s solutions protect applications deployed in the cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments, and also support serverless environments, ensuring an...

CovertSwarm, a global ethical hacker, red team, and cybersecurity solution provider, launched its Academy Program last September and is welcoming its second intake at the same time this year. The first iteration of the Academy Program proved to be a huge success, with all three academy members kick-starting successful ethical hacking careers at CovertSwarm. The program aims to make careers in cybersecurity more accessible, providing a clear pathway for individuals from any background to receive...

Essence Security, a part of Essence Group, a leading technology group developing and supplying wireless, cloud-based security solutions for homes and businesses, announced the integration of its proactive, smoke-generating intruder prevention solution, MyShield, with major monitoring station software providers around the world – the most recent and notable being EBÜS, from German software company Accellence, and American provider COPS Monitoring. Additional software providers integra...

DigiCert, a provider of digital trust announced its speaker lineup for its World Quantum Readiness Day event, set to take place virtually on September 26, 2024. Announced on the eve of RSAC 2024, the event is an opportunity to gain strategies that will help safeguard organizations and accelerate their path to preparedness for the quantum era.    Quantum computing “Quantum computing is transforming the landscape of digital security, and we are excited to help organizations prep...