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MOBOTIX AG is pleased to announce that effective October 1st, Ashley Lim has assumed leadership of the MOBOTIX APAC team.  Since January 2022, she has served as Regional Sales Manager for Asia, adeptly overseeing the company's operations in the region from Melbourne, Australia. With the impending departure of Ryan Philp from MOBOTIX in November 2024, Ashley Lim will now extend her responsibilities to encompass the entire APAC region. Ashley's leadership "We extend our gratitude to Ryan...

Genetec Inc. (Genetec), a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, will participate in Milipol Qatar 2024. The company will showcase the latest version of its flagship unified security platform Security Center as well as a range of cloud-ready solutions at the 14th edition of the global exhibition and conference for homeland security and safety. Milipol Qatar 2024 Set to run from October 29 to 31, 2024, at the Doh...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is demonstrating its innovative KeyWatcher® solutions at The Hospitality Show kicking at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio. Attendees can visit Booth 735 to explore how KeyWatcher Touch systems can help hospitality owners and operators streamline key control, improve security, and enhance operational efficiency. KeyWatcher system "Our KeyWatcher system has proven to be a game-changer fo...

Enveil, the pioneering Privacy Enhancing Technology company protecting Data in Use, and Figure Eight Federal (F8F), provider of the world’s most advanced geospatial search engine and global location data feed announced a partnership and product integration enabling customers to securely and privately unlock value across a vast collection of anonymized mobile location data. The collaboration will allow F8F’s HYDRA AI Analytics Studio to leverage Enveil’s encrypted search capabi...

A recent survey conducted by BFT Automation, the pioneering automation specialist and part of the SOMFY Group, revealed rising levels of optimism across the industry, with installers expressing confidence in industry growth and long-term prospects. More than 70% of installers responding to BFT’s annual customer survey, indicated that they felt either positive or optimistic about the growth in the industry over the next six to 12 months. The results point to a shift in sentiment as the ind...

Convergint, a global pioneer in service-based security systems integration, has announced a strategic alliance with Deloitte. This new alliance provides powerful, integrated cyber and physical security services that are designed to help their clients address the evolving risk landscape. The alliance combines Deloitte’s advisory services, market insights, and cyber ecosystem with Convergint’s advanced technology expertise and last-mile service delivery for its customers, which allows...

B&R is enhancing its smart camera portfolio with powerful deep-learning functionality. A three-way collaboration with machine vision software specialist MVTec and AI processor specialist Hailo makes the B&R camera a powerful and efficient edge device.  Deep learning At the SPS trade show in Nuremberg, the companies celebrated the first function to come from their joint project. Machine vision algorithms based on deep learning are opening up exciting new ways to improve quality,...

Alamo Colleges in San Antonio, Texas supports more than 65,000 students and 7,000 staff. It's five campuses and smaller regional learning centers connect students and staff, expanding the reach of learning for the community.   Colleges' challenge  Alamo’s challenges included leveraging technology to support its high standards of safety and security as a priority for its campuses. They were tackling a technology gap among users across the diverse landscape of the larger S...

Retaining top talent is a route to bring innovative ideas and creative solutions to a company. Talent drives product development, improves processes, and helps businesses stay ahead of the competition. In essence, retaining top talent is essential for businesses to remain competitive, innovative, and successful. Unfortunately, staffing shortages are a reality for many corporate players in the security industry, as well as throughout the business community. We asked this week's Expert Panelists:...

Zenitel, a global pioneer in Unified Critical Communication solutions, proudly announces the launch of Zenitel Connect Pro, the industry’s first critical communication solution that unifies all types of audio communication solutions, helping to bring safety, security, operational, and infotainment communication needs under one platform.   Zenitel Connect Pro Cybersecurity demands are fundamental to any security specification and the Zenitel Connect Pro platform is built on secu...

Built with a vision to connect passionate individuals with impactful community-based sports and social initiatives, SALTO FOUNDATION is ready to inspire lasting change. Sports initiative SALTO FOUNDATION is a big step in the efforts to harness sports as a catalyst for change in communities worldwide. This move allows Salto to further explore the transformative power of social inclusion in driving sustainable development goals, focusing on the need to “put people first.” Through sp...

Euralarm will organize a live webinar on the overhaul of EN 50131-1 on November 7th at 16:00 - 17:30 CET.  To protect people, businesses, and resources against burglary and robbery, the use of intrusion and hold-up alarm systems is widely spread. Many homes and buildings are equipped with such a system. The requirements for the design of these are laid down in the European standard EN 50131-1. Technologies requirements With technology evolving and remote access, cloud processing, smart h...

Vanta, the trust management platform announced new investments in the United Kingdom and Ireland, including new compliance frameworks, product features, and the opening of its London office.  These initiatives reflect Vanta’s ongoing commitment to helping UKI and European businesses easily achieve compliance and scale security programs by providing the technology, local expertise, and trusted partnerships needed to compete on a global stage.  Support for the EU AI Act The rapi...

Luminys Systems Corp. (Luminys), a provider of smart, sustainable, and connected technology solutions, is advancing its strategic roadmap as it transitions to the supply chain network of Foxlink, a global pioneer in electronics manufacturing and the parent company of Luminys. This transition marks a significant step forward as Luminys positions itself for long-term growth in the North American market. Cybersecurity and data privacy Manufactured by Foxlink and its affiliates, Luminys&rsqu...

Alcatraz AI, a global pioneer in autonomous access control solutions, announced its partnership with Convergint, a global systems integrator focused on delivering results for customers through unparalleled service excellence. Alcatraz AI joins Convergint’s broad network of partners and integrators, amplifying the power of facial authentication to enterprise customers around the world. Overall user experience Convergint is a USD 2 billion global, industry-pioneering systems integrat...

AMAG Technology hosted the Security Engineering Symposium (SES) Europe conference on October 17 – 18, 2024 in Tewkesbury, UK. Over 70 end users, integrators, and consultants from EMEA attended the event held at the Tewkesbury Park Hotel. While this event has been held in the US many times, it is the first time it has been held in the United Kingdom.  New vision AMAG Technology President, David Sullivan and Director of Sales-EMEA & APAC, James Clark opened the symposium by welco...

The office of the Additional Director General of Police (ADG) and Inspector General (IG) of Prisons oversees the management and security of all prisons in the Indian state. This includes ensuring the safety of prison facilities, implementing rehabilitation programs for inmates, and managing prison staff.  Creating a fair environment The ADG and  IG focus on improving prison conditions and ensuring legal standards are met. Their goal is to create a secure and fair environment, balan...

From November 6-8, 2024, RX Greater China will host “6 Connected Shows – A Mega Feast of Innovation” at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center. This event will bring together six pioneering exhibitions, providing a comprehensive platform for innovation and synergy across key industries in the world of advanced manufacturing, including automotive, electronics, smart display, and advanced materials industries. Advanced manufacturing and transformation The event...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jordan Andrews as Sales Manager. Jordan Andrews will initially lead domestic sales operations and later expand his responsibilities to oversee the company's global sales efforts. Strengthening market presence "Jordan's appointment represents a significant step forward for Morse Watchmans," said Tim Purpura, Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing at Morse Watchmans...

In Neuss, Düsseldorf, and Meerbusch, ISR (International School on the Rhine) offers an excellent international education from kindergarten to grade 12. The teachers at ISR prepare students for the world's most prestigious universities, placing great emphasis not only on academic excellence, but also on positive character development and the teaching of values. Since 2022, ISR has also been using the DeepHub whiteboard for this purpose.  Test phase from 2022  "The modernization...

As a provider of future-oriented business education, The Camp sought an access control solution as forward-thinking as their courses. Their campus site near Aix-en-Provence is diverse, with offices, event spaces, kitchens, and two accommodation blocks totaling 170 units. The Camp must remain open around the clock, all week, while maintaining security for staff and visitors. Aperio wireless locks Meeting rooms, server rooms, living spaces, and kitchens are secured with Aperio wireless locks A...

Logpoint is announcing the appointment of Frank Koelmel as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), underscoring Logpoint’s dedication to establishing itself as a European cybersecurity powerhouse. The appointment will enable Logpoint to continue to focus on market growth by providing high-impact cybersecurity solutions that make it easier for security teams to defend against cyberattacks and for organizations to navigate the compliance and threat landscape. Cybersecurity industry Frank Koelme...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the full US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution has been deployed by Susquenita School District of Perry County, Pennsylvania, to protect students and staff from gun-related violence. Located in Duncannon, the Susquenita School District comprises an elementary, middle, and high school, loc...

World Trade Center (WTC) Amsterdam is home to more than 300 companies. The commitment of its security team to providing a safe working environment in WTC’s fixed and flexible offices goes without saying. However, building managers wanted more from their access solution. More than just an office space, WTC Amsterdam has complementary onsite facilities, including childcare, a gym, physiotherapy clinic, bar/café, dry cleaning service, and more. All its facilities must be cleaned and s...

Entrust, a global pioneer in trusted payments, identities, and data security, announced it has been positioned by Gartner in the Leaders’ Quadrant for the inaugural Gartner Magic Quadrant for Identity Verification (IDV). The Magic Quadrant evaluated vendors across the identity verification market and recognized Entrust as a Leader. This recognition comes after the acquisition of Onfido earlier this year.  Gartner Magic Quadrant The Gartner Magic Quadrant for IDV evaluates vend...

In response to significant international growth, barox Kommunikation AG, the global manufacturer of professional standard switches, PoE media converters and IP extenders, continue to reinforce their advanced technical development and global client support, with the appointment of Jeneeben Jesujeevagan, as Head of Engineering. Based from the company’s headquarters in Switzerland, Jeneeben will head the technical development of the barox range and champion the company’s technology par...

Permiso, the pioneer in real-time identity security, released SkyScalpel, an open-source tool that helps both offensive and defensive security professionals understand how policies could be obfuscated by threat actors in order to go undetected in an environment. JSON-based policies in cloud environments, particularly in AWS, dictate what resources users and systems can access and the actions they can perform. However, these policies can be susceptible to obfuscation—a technique where bad...

DigiCert, a pioneering global provider of digital trust, announced the appointment of Lakshmi Hanspal as Chief Trust Officer. Hanspal, a seasoned cybersecurity pioneer, will play a pivotal role in advancing DigiCert’s commitment to providing world-class digital trust solutions. Hanspal will be based in the company’s Sunnyvale office and report directly to DigiCert Chief Executive Officer Amit Sinha. She most recently served as Global Chief Information Security Officer for Amazon Dev...

adCAPTCHA, a new specialist security verification platform, has launched with £1m funding to tackle the ‘bots epidemic’ and protect organizations against cyber fraud. The London-based company, founded by industry veteran and entrepreneur Alfie Scarborough, equips organizations with the capability to identify and block bots through its sophisticated in-house developed patent-pending human verification technology.  Layered security solution adCAPTCHA’s layered...

Teledyne FLIR is all set to showcase its product portfolio at ADIPEC 2024, scheduled from 4th to 7th November in Abu Dhabi. Exhibiting at Stand 1005, Hall 1, Teledyne FLIR will showcase innovative sensing solutions such as SI-2 Series, including the new Si2x, PHH – T-series, Exx-series, and OGI cameras around SF6 detection. The ground-breaking product on display is the FLIR Si2x-Pro™ Hazardous Location Acoustic Imaging Camera for Gas Leak, Mechanical Fault, and Partial Discharg...