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Ajax Systems has officially joined the Fire Industry Association (FIA). The FIA is the largest fire protection trade association in Europe, and its membership provides access to a wide network of industry professionals and resources that play a crucial role in improving fire safety standards. By joining the FIA, Ajax Systems develops credibility, visibility, and opportunities to collaborate with more than 1,000 industry members. Enriching the fire safety community "Ajax Systems is committed t...

Technology company Insta and the Finnish Defense Forces have agreed on a three-year acquisition package related to Finland's F-35 fighter program. The acquisition is based on the strategic partnership agreement between the Finnish Defense Forces and Insta and covers the years 2024–2026. The acquisition covers, among other things, building maintenance and service capabilities for the avionics of the Finnish Air Force’s Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II multi-role fighters, i.e., the...

Business email compromise (BEC) attacks involve manipulating or impersonating email accounts to deceive employees, often leading to financial fraud, breaches or data loss. According to Verizon, BEC attacks doubled last year and comprised nearly 60% of all social engineering incidents. To deal with this growing frequency of BEC attacks, MSPs need advanced strategies, such as user behavior analysis and employee training programs. Let’s look at the key BEC protection strategies for MSPs. Wh...

In an industry breakthrough that will pave the way for quantum computing advancements for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, Telefónica, IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) and Quside announce the launch of Quantum-Safe connection for industrial IoT devices. This project is part of a long-term collaboration between Telefónica and IDEMIA Secure Transactions, which has already announced some significant milestones, such as the deployment of the world’s first quantum-safe 5G SIM ca...

SimpliSafe®, the maker of award-winning smart home security systems, announced it will give select customers early access to its live guard outdoor protection service. SimpliSafe's new monitoring service introduces a revolutionary double-layer approach to home security, combining the power of artificial intelligence (AI) technology with a team of expert monitoring professionals to prevent crime before it happens. This new offering builds upon the company's recently launched 24/7 live guard...

CERTEGO and Dallmeier are announcing a strategic partnership in the Nordics, aimed at offering strong CCTV solutions to customers in Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Denmark based on the innovative technologies from Regensburg and the strong branch network of the CERTEGO Group. CERTEGO recently announced an acquisition of Scanview in Denmark. During the last 20 years, Scanview has successfully developed its partnership with Dallmeier to deliver premium solutions in CCTV to many prestigious customer...

The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce that ADT – Knoxville, Tennesse has received the prestigious 'TMA Five Diamond Monitoring Center' designation. This designation is granted annually to monitoring centers that satisfy all of the requirements of the 'five points of excellence': Commitment to ongoing job-related education and testing by having 100% of its monitoring center operators certified using the TMA online training series on industry best practices. Commi...

Synectics, a pioneer in advanced security and surveillance systems, announces its latest Synergy software release. Tools for improved incident management and team collaboration dominate the features list, with a new mobile app, simplified web-based system access, and remote camera sharing among the latest additions. Clear collaboration on vital tasks Synergy’s new mobile app delivers coordinated security management beyond the control room. The app offers seamless task management....

Vitaprotech, the European security solutions group, has announced the appointment of Delphine Guerrier as CEO for the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, and Africa). With many years’ experience in the general management of major international groups in the security industry, Delphine Guerrier brings to Vitaprotech significant expertise and a strategic vision to propel the group towards new challenges. Delphine's responsibilities Her appointment follows the recent signing of an acquisitio...

Colt Technology Services, the digital infrastructure company, announced it has been formally recognized as a Gold Google Verified Peering Provider. The prestigious accreditation was secured on the basis of its extensive global infrastructure and its deep experience with hyperscalers in delivering business-critical cloud services for enterprises. Now, businesses can select Colt as a Verified Peering Provider to simplify and automate their enterprise-level access to Google resources such as Works...

RGB Spectrum®, an industry pioneer in mission-critical video for real-time decision support, announced enhancements to its Zio® AV-over-IP platform with two new budget-conscious multiviewers, the QuadView® IPX and the SuperView®IPX. Multiviewers have become an indispensable tool for consolidating diverse data sources onto a single screen, variously used for enhancing situational awareness and improving workflow efficiency. The Zio AV-...

EveryCloud IT Security is proud to announce the advancement of its existing partnership with Transmit Security. This development marks a significant step forward as we join forces through a joint go-to-market initiative to tackle the prevailing challenges of fraud and friction in online consumer transactions. As pioneers in the field of identity, this collaboration represents a significant stride forward in their shared commitment to enhancing security measures and delivering exceptional soluti...

Interface Systems, a major managed service provider of business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, announced that it is releasing an enhanced customer portal, One View Edge, that will offer its customers greater visibility and easier access to critical information on all Interface services. The launch of One View Edge reflects Interface's commitment to delivering exceptional and relentless customer support. Capabilities of One View Edge On...

Federation of Gujarat Industries (FG)), Vadodara has conferred the Outstanding MSME Excellence Award at the 18th FGI Awards presentation ceremony. The objective behind the institution of these awards is to recognize excellence in economic, social, and scientific areas. The FGI believes that through these awards, the industrial and social achievements in Gujarat will be recognized publicly and encourage others to contribute to the country's efforts of globalization and economic development. Tec...

Let’s face it, any security product fixed to a substrate in a public space is only as secure as its fixings, and key safes are no exception. The integrity of a key safe isn't solely reliant on its resistance to tampering and vandalism, although that's undeniably crucial; the quality and size of the fixings used to attach it to a wall are equally pivotal. Otherwise, it runs the risk of being easily removed from a wall in a matter of minutes, if not seconds, potentially causing a prope...

Metrasens, a provider of advanced detection systems for security and safety applications, is pleased to announce its partnership with the Central Indiana Educational Service Center (CIESC), which provides cooperative purchasing programs for member school districts across Indiana. Through this partnership, CIESC member schools, as well as 270 other districts that are members of other Education Service Centers (ESC) across Indiana, can purchase Metrasens Ultra weapons detection systems through th...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has expanded its Siemens Xcelerator partner ecosystem to include the TESSA® APM suite of transformer and switchgear condition monitoring and management applications from Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen. This addition marks a significant advancement in providing comprehensive solutions for grid management, empowering utilities with unparalleled visibility and condition monitoring of their asset fleets. Siemens Xcelerator portfolio Switchgear and transformer monitori...

Invicti, the pioneering provider of application security testing solutions, announced its new AI-enabled Predictive Risk Scoring capability. The feature assigns predicted risk to applications and helps organizations gain a strategic view of their overall application security risk. Predictive Risk Scoring allows organizations to determine which web applications should be scanned first and proactively prioritize remediation efforts. This new capability remaps the application security testing proc...

Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using proprietary intelligence and integration to achieve proven crime prevention, is proud to announce the company has been named winner of the TMA Monitoring Technology Marvel Award. Established by The Monitoring Association in 2018, the Marvel Award recognizes professional monitoring centers and solutions providers for the innovation and/or implementation of cutting-edge technology. Vying for the honor against two very prominent f...

The PSA Network, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, announced the addition of Kantech from Johnson Controls to its technology partner roster. Kantech offers a full suite of reliable, easy-to-install, scalable access control products. "Kantech provides the elite network of security integrators with expanded options for access control technology,” said Matt Barnette, president and CEO of the PSA Network. “Kantech’s innovative solutions...

Secure Logiq proudly announces the launch of its dynamic new website, ushering in a fresh approach to exploring solutions, delving into case studies, and immersing yourself in the latest innovations in surveillance technology. HD surveillance Since 2011, Secure Logiq has been the driving force behind the evolution of HD surveillance, crafting servers specifically tailored for the demands of high-definition video processing. With a team of technical virtuosos boasting over 200 years of combin...

Hanwha Vision is announcing that its Q series cameras will be fully compatible with Genetec™ Security Center SaaS, the company’s newly announced unified software-as-a-service solution. Genetec Security Center SaaS is a highly scalable, open, enterprise-grade physical security solution that is offered as a service and deployed in a hybrid-cloud architecture. It offers ease of deployment and enables organizations to choose the devices and cameras that work best for their business. Co...

Smart Spaces announces that it has partnered with the trusted identity provider, HID, to make access to Workspace’s The Light Bulb building in South West London fast, simple, and secure, by making door access credentials available in Google Wallet for all SME customers who lease offices and studios at the center.  Any registered Android smartphone user can gain quick and seamless access to The Light Bulb by holding their device near any NFC-enabled HID Signo reader, with doors then o...

Wing Security, the pioneer in SaaS Security, announced that its SaaS security product is specifically designed to help financial firms and covered entities comply with the stringent NY-DFS regulations that mandate robust cybersecurity measures for SaaS applications in New York State. 24/7 protection framework Wing Security’s product offers a 24/7 protection framework for SaaS applications, enabling easy deployment and requiring less than two hours of labor weekly. This efficiency enable...

Slack is the preferred communication, collaboration and file sharing hub for teams in more than 150 countries. The number of Slack’s monthly active users is expected to reach 79 million by 2025, per Statista. While the user-friendly interface and versatile app integrations of Slack make it a fan favorite, over time, the platform becomes a repository of sensitive data. Users often share a wealth of information, from project details to business strategies and account credentials, in both pu...

The ASIS Foundation announces its findings of a comprehensive research endeavor led by esteemed researchers Ishmael Bhila, Peter Lee, and Alison Wakefield, shedding light on the multifaceted landscape of autonomous vehicles (AVs) within security contexts. The report, titled "Autonomous Vehicles: Threats, Risks & Opportunities," serves as a beacon for security practitioners, offering invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by the rapid advancement of AV techn...

In a landmark achievement, Gulf Business Machines (GBM), an end-to-end pioneering digital solutions provider, has been awarded two new accreditations from CREST and DESC (Dubai Electronic Security Center) in Penetration Testing and Incident Response. Cybersecurity solutions GBM's achievement of these certifications showcases its leadership and expertise in providing state-of-the-art cybersecurity solutions, reflecting the company’s commitment to maintaining local roots while adhering to...

IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) once again demonstrates its post-quantum leadership, announcing the first crypto-agility solution that will enable service providers of secure products, such as banks and fintechs, mobile network operators, IoT manufacturers, and security providers, to future-proof the security of their products and to continually adapt to new threats in the post-quantum era. Quantum threat management The emergence of post-quantum cryptography has accelerated the need for agile...

SwiftConnect is thrilled to celebrate its Elite status in the HID Origo Technology Partner program, which is dedicated to partners with a focus on mobile technologies. The Elite premium tier of HID’s program is exclusive to industry pioneers such as SwiftConnect, who have proven leadership through innovation and solutions. HID Origo Partner programme The HID Origo Partner program has multiple tiers, ranging from Registered and Select to Advanced, and the highest tier of Elite, which is...

As a testament to its  Open-Platform approach, System Surveyor announced affiliate partnerships with three new manufacturers: Eagle Eye, Raytec, and Avycon. With the addition of these video surveillance and lighting solutions to the System Surveyor Manufacturer Partner Program, System Surveyor users have access to a more robust and diverse catalog of products and accessories for streamlined site surveys, system design, and bill of materials automation for more efficient physical security p...