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goto.energy is a trusted supplier of green energy to the UK domestic market, and they pride themselves on offering customers transparent, sustainable value for money. Though a relatively new contender in the energy market, they’ve had an advantage. With no legacy system in place, goto.energy can take a digital-first approach, build their business around intelligent automation and attract outside investment. Challenge to address scalability Unlike other energy companies that ha...

KFM is a wholly-owned subsidiary of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in the UK. Acting as its commercial arm, KFM was created by the Trust to provide it with a broad range of medical support services, such as procurement of supplies and equipment, supply chain management, and outpatient pharmacy services. KFM aimed to increase efficiency by automating legacy processes, so they reached out to Blue Prism and deployed a digital workforce. Challenge As one of London’s larg...

“Intelligent automation is becoming increasingly embedded within our core operations – transforming the way we work and the things we’re able to do for our customers,” said Shane Kokoruda, Vice President of Enterprise Business Solutions. Four million people trust Eversource to supply their electricity, natural gas and water. As the largest utility in New England, Eversource’s priority is to provide safe, top-tier service to its customers and is always loo...

“We didn’t have any time to prepare; customers were already worried and asking for our help as soon as the Government announced the scheme. We knew there was no easy system solution to use so we knew we had to find an alternative response that we could deliver safely at pace for our customers when they needed us the most,” said Katie Marriott, Head of Mortgage Services. For more than 145 years, Leeds Building Society has helped its members save and have the home they want...

A UK bank has been supporting British citizens for centuries. They know that COVID-19 has affected all of their customers but in different ways. The bank continues to look for new ways to lend a hand. A strong and longstanding intelligent automation program has allowed them to act quickly to help customers when new ideas arise. Challenge The economic effects of COVID-19 have created widespread financial stress. The bank wanted to help alleviate that stress for customers. Early in the...

Measures are taken to prevent the function of fire stairs in buildings and workplaces against the possibility of theft; cause life-threatening events to occur. Keeping the fire escape doors locked prevents people from evacuating in the face of a possible fire hazard. Making statements on the subject, Tepe Security General Manager Özgür Gök said that the fire escape stairs, which should be used for the safe evacuation of the people in the building, are one of the most basic elemen...

The threat actor behind the SolarWinds attack, the Russian-based Nobelium, has orchestrated another successful vendor email compromise attack, this time targeting the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). According to the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC), Nobelium compromised the USAID’s Constant Contact account, so as to send phishing emails that included links containing malware. Zero-day phishing attacks The incident highlights how zero-day, never-se...

Manufacturers and MRO companies are searching for ways to track and manage tools effectively, and RFID-based Internet of Things (IoT) technology is emerging as an effective option. Founded in 1908, CRRC Puzhen operates four bases in Nanjing, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, and Anhui with about 6,100 employees. The company develops CRH6-type inter-city EMU, 25 types of railway trains, and various types of bogies and brakes. The smart tool control solution is deployed in the company’s Nanjing base and...

Acuity is listed in Information Age’s Top UK Cyber Security Companies. It strives to help organizations of all sizes effectively manage cyber threats. Not only was its STREAM platform recognized, but also its services which add further value.

The customer is involved in the distribution, warehousing, and shipping of retail merchandise for a Fortune 500 company.  As with most shipping/warehousing companies, they have a large lot that requires electronic, as well as manned, security to monitor activity within the perimeter of the property. Challenges with motion detection appliances A key element of the client’s perimeter security was dependent upon motion detection appliances connected to control that had been “jerr...

SureCam, the UK’s provider of connected dash camera technology and video monitoring solutions announces partnership with Europcar Van and Truck and Geotab to deliver comprehensive telematics plus video solution for the long-term truck and van rental market. This groundbreaking partnership allows businesses relying on rented fleet vehicles to access critical fleet management technology that is traditionally offered to owned vehicle fleets. Fleet safety technology “Fleets utilizing...

STREAM is available on the Crown Commercial Services’ (CCS) G-Cloud 12 Framework. G-Cloud makes the identification and selection of cybersecurity vendors easier for public sector bodies (including central government, local councils, NHS Trusts, etc.) by centralizing and streamlining the information and processes. By being listed as an approved G-Cloud supplier, firms in the UK public sector can be reassured that Acuity Risk Management is a trusted supplier. In addition, purchasing through...

Acuity announces the next release of its award-winning, cyber risk management platform STREAM. In this latest release, they have introduced the ability to customize workflows that automatically execute and inform users in real-time of risks, deadlines, and responsibilities. Managers can assign, track and check the progress of activities, and users are prompted with alerts for upcoming or overdue tasks. As a result of this upgrade, users can: Spend more time on the tasks that matter and...

The popularity of fleet monitoring technology has been on the rise for years. This steady pace has continued through the recent Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate when electronic logging devices became mandatory for commercial fleets in the United States. Since then, telematics technology has allowed businesses to gain valuable new insights into how their fleets are operating on the road, and they have evolved into the basis for mo...

SureCam, the UK’s provider of connected dash camera technology and fleet video monitoring solutions, introduced a dash camera rental model that allows businesses to bundle hardware and software into one monthly payment. The rental model is designed to allow small and medium-sized businesses with fleets to access the cost-saving advantages of video monitoring.  “The initial cost to get started with connected dash cameras has historically been quite prohibitive&nbs...

Learn why thousands of the world’s leading business is leveraging cloud technology to streamline access control and security operations. In this 15-minute webinar, one can see how organizations are scaling access control into new areas and managing security operations more efficiently. One will also learn how cloud access control technology is being used to increase operational efficiency beyond security.  Agenda:  Cloud Access Control Overview  Solution Walk-through a...

Cohesity announces it has named Richard Gadd as Vice President and General Manager, EMEA sales with immediate effect. A proven technology sales and business development leader with almost three decades of experience in EMEA, Gadd will manage the company’s business and sales operations throughout the region. Gadd will play a key role in continuing to accelerate the rapid growth and adoption of the company’s multicloud data management solutions. Gadd joins Cohesity from Hitachi Vantar...

Installers and integrators are set to benefit from Dahua Technology’s new Partner app, which is available to download free of charge. Partner app The app is loaded with information to help installers specify the most appropriate products for their projects. This includes detailed product specifications and comparisons, a range of ‘how to’ videos and documents exploring common technical issues, which are searchable by category, and the latest news about Dahua products and serv...

It can be a challenge to find an ideal electronic lock for every opening, and then to manage them all within a single, integrated solution. All too often, security procurement involves difficult compromises: A system that works perfectly for one door or department leaves another where the same solution doesn’t quite meet its needs. Range of access control solutions A newly built commercial premises in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia, power-tool manufacturer Makita stocks and distributes...

NCP (NCP engineering, Inc.), a globally renowned specialist for fully automated, secure data communication, has announced the release of the version 2.0 of the NCP VS GovNet Connector. This powerful software solution is approved by the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) in Germany for processing data classified as for official use only (VS-NfD), RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED and NATO RESTRICTED. NCP VS GovNet Connector 2.0 NCP VS GovNet Connector 2.0 provides a secure link between wor...

Hikvision, an IoT solution provider with video as its core competence, announces the launch of its brand-new webcam products to the global market. The product family currently comprises four different series – Ultra, Pro, Live, and Value – designed for various scenarios and user groups, and with bespoke feature sets. According to industry analyst firms, the global live streaming market is expected to continue growing significantly in the coming years. The increase in video streaming...

HID Global, a globally renowned company in trusted identity solutions, has announced that it has delivered a re-designed ePassport booklet and document issuance software to Estonia’s Police and Border Guard Board (PPA). The European country, known worldwide as a pioneer of electronic identity and services, recently issued the new passport booklet, making it possible for citizens to renew their travel documents to receive the new ePassport. HID ePassport solution “HID is proud to m...

Thomas Quante (54) will take over as President of the Bosch Building Technologies division on June 1, 2021. As a board member for the division, he was previously responsible for the international system integrator business as well as for the fire alarm systems business within the global product business. Innovative AIoT solutions Quante succeeds Dr. Tanja Rückert (51), who will become Chief Digital Officer of the Bosch Group on July 1, 2021. "In the field of safety, security and building...

COVID restrictions across the UK are slowly easing and many public venues, including stadiums, are beginning to reopen following a year of closures and uncertainty. According to recent ONS figures, criminal offenses – excluding fraud and computer misuse – dropped significantly during the lockdown periods of 2020. In fact, 25% less crime was reported in April 2020 compared to the same month in 2019. However, as lockdown measures eased each time, crime levels quickly crept up, sadly e...

LenelS2 announced a North America distribution agreement with its OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP) partner, Splan, a next-generation visitor check-in software solutions company. The agreement enables LenelS2 and its value-added reseller network to provide a more comprehensive touchless building access experience that includes visitor management. Splan’s visitor management solution integrates with LenelS2’s market-leading OnGuard®and NetBox™ systems as well as BlueDiamond...

Enedis manages the public electricity distribution network for 95% of continental France including 1.4 million km of network, and more than 31 million “Linky” smart meters. Enedis is also a major investor in smart grids and the integration of renewable energy. Cybersecurity is a strategic issue for Enedis to guarantee the continuity of electricity serving 37 million customers. Advanced security expertise Enedis joins ENCS in a year where many transformations in the European DSO cy...

The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) Virtual Experience, presented by the Electronic Security Association (ESA), will be held on June 15-17, featuring notable keynotes, industry experts, and 24 sessions with interactive learning opportunities. ESX will equip security professionals with the tools to grow their business in 2021 and beyond.  With changing social, economic, and business environments, security professionals need to adapt to new go-to-market strategies and offerings. Identify...

Schools present unique challenges for security and access control. But what about a school that is also a heritage site of exceptional value? The Colegio Diocesano Santo Domingo in Orihuela, Spain, is more than just a school. Its historic buildings date to the 1500s, a heritage site as well as a place of learning — with a museum that requires the protection of the same access system. The college buildings are a Resource of Cultural Interest and on Spain’s heritage registry: They mus...

Control room video walls provide the most versatile way to visualise and monitor multiple data sources and inputs simultaneously. This video wall case study showcases the power and flexibility of the Userful video wall controller software and video wall processor in a control room / Network Operations Center (NOC) environment. Monitoring operations Lightbound, a leading internet, voice, and data solutions provider in Indianapolis (USA) deployed an 8-display video wall in the Network Operations...

Large public events were out of the question during the depths of the pandemic. However, public events are likely to experience a resurgence along with a more optimistic outlook in the coming months. In addition, there will likely be pent-up enthusiasm for these events among individuals weary from months of isolation. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What are the security challenges of public events planners in 2021?