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The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has appointed Paddy Kyle as its Chief Commercial Officer. Paddy Kyle  Paddy joins the Association bringing 25 years of commercial experience in the fire and security industry, specializing in sales teams. Paddy has a strong track record in aligning marketing strategy with sales objectives for companies such as Texecom. His prime responsibility will be to drive membership retention and accelerate membership growth, working closely with...

RecFaces, an international ready-made facial recognition software developer, announced that its Id-Guard ready-made facial recognition software has been verified by Milestone Marketplace and has been successfully integrated into the Milestone XProtect video management software (VMS), empowering users to explore the various applications of video management systems.  Id-Guard facial recognition Id-Guard is a high-accuracy facial recognition boxed solution developed for video surveillance an...

Globally renowned safety providers from Trustpilot, Pasabi and major trust and safety operators have joined forces to roadmap the challenges presented by the adoption of AI tools by malicious actors. Industry experts gathered at the Marketplace Risk event to discuss the evolving challenge of recognizing authentic content in a ChatGPT World, including how ChatGPT is now being used to aid fraudsters and why behavioral analytics combined with content analysis are the most powerful tools...

Continuing its commitment to protecting all mobile endpoints and mobile apps from a single platform, Zimperium announced the expansion of its award-winning application shielding solution with a no-code option. The no-code offering is designed for organizations that require fast time to market or have limited development resources.  No-code application shielding The new no-code application shielding offering joins the platform’s suite of mobile application security solutions aimed a...

Hanwha Vision, the vision solution provider, has launched the SolidEDGE camera-the first real solid state drive-based camera (SSD) on the market with an embedded Wisenet WAVE VMS server. There are two models in the range: PNV-A6081R-E1T and PNV-A6081R-E2T. Both eliminate the need for an external server. Both also remove the requirement for a cloud subscription to store video footage or high-speed connectivity to upload video onto the cloud, leaving in control of data stored locally on-site.&nbs...

Veridas, a Spanish technology company specializing in digital identity biometrics, announced that it has received LenelS2 factory certification and joined the LenelS2 OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). Veridas Facial Biometrics Access Control interfaces with the OnGuard® access control system to provide an improved customer access and visitor management experience through the touchless and seamless entry. Interface of Veridas  The interface of Veridas will provide end users wit...

Advantech, a globally renowned company in industrial IoT, is hosting an investor conference on August 2, 2023, presided over by Chairman - KC Liu, alongside three Co-Presidents – Mr. Eric Chen, Ms. Linda Tsai, and Mr. Miller Chang. Advantech’s revenue and profits for the first half of 2023 have set a new company record for the same period of time, with YoY (Year-on-Year) growth at 4% and 19%, respectively. Advantech’s finances for first half of 2023 The gross margin hit at 4...

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (WYFRS) has selected edge control room solutions from Frequentis to enhance service delivery for the communities it safeguards - through better resource allocation and coordination between emergency services when responding to emergencies. WYFRS WYFRS is the fourth largest fire and rescue service in the country, responsible for the safety of over 2.2 million residents and the protection of 800 square miles of land, covering five major metropolitan distr...

VMware, Inc. has announced advancements in its Carbon Black Extended Detection and Response (XDR) strategy focused on cloud-native applications. Cloud Native Detection and Response (CNDR) provides VMware Carbon Black customers with unified visibility, security, and control in highly dynamic and complex modern application environments. Cloud-Native Environments Containers and Kubernetes have become synonymous with the modern application transformation, as organizations increasingly adopt multi...

Edgio, the platform of choice for speed, security, and simplicity at the edge announced the availability of its new API Security solution that uses machine learning (ML) to discover and protect enterprise Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) from evolving threats. Reduces API-Specific Attacks The latest addition to Edgio’s Security platform reduces the risk of API-specific attacks and through simple integration with developer workflows enables strong application performance and acce...

Aqua Security, the pioneer in cloud native security, announced the enhancement of the Aqua Cloud Security Platform with the availability of AI-guided remediation capabilities. Now, overburdened security teams can better operationalize risk findings to rapidly reduce risk and help developers quickly fix issues. According to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, adversaries exploit a vulnerability within 15 days (on average) of discovery, putting an organization at risk for nefari...

For over three decades, Matrix has earned acclaim as a pioneering player in the global telecom and security sectors. Its comprehensive range of products for telecom, video surveillance, access control, and time attendance serves organizations of all sizes with complete communication and security solutions. Driven by its customer-centric approach, Matrix develops top-of-the-line technology solutions using in-house research, design, and development, with nearly 40% of its employees dedicated to R...

More businesses are seeking out IT professionals skilled in Identity and Access Management (IAM), according to analysis of ITJobsWatch data, carried out by Thales. IAM spending Demand for IAM skills has grown by 129% over the last two years, making it one of the fastest-growing IT specialisms. The data also reveals that IAM consultants can expect to earn an average of £75,000. These findings coincide with research from Thales’ 2023 Data Threat Report which found that 51% of UK org...

The Electronic Security Association, ESA is pleased to announce Kevin Stone, COO and Executive Vice President of Doyle Security Systems in Rochester, New York, as the Association’s Chairman-Elect for 2023-2024. As the association’s current Chairman, John Loud, finishes his term. Kevin will serve as Chairman-Elect from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.  Drive for excellence “The future of a thriving ESA depends on a pioneer who can help drive excellence and embrace ou...

RAH Infotech, India’s renowned value-added distributor and solutions provider of technology products and digital transformation solutions and services, announced their association with Videonetics, a market provider of ingenious solutions with the the world's first AI- & DL-powered unified video management platform. RAH Infotech understands the need to tap into distinctive technologies and solutions based on market needs. With this understanding of the demand for technologies that hel...

Matrix, a prominent player in the security and telecom industry, left a lasting impression at the highly anticipated Semicon India 2023 event, hosted in Gandhinagar. Matrix, as a manufacturer of electronic devices with semiconductors as their major components, saw the Semicon India 2023 event as the perfect opportunity to showcase its cutting-edge security and telecom solutions. The event provided a unique platform for industry providers, researchers, and enthusiasts to collaborate, exchange id...

As part of its Pan-European expansion plan, Integrity360 has acquired major European PCI QSA (Payment Card Industry Qualified Security Assessor) and cyber security services company Advantio. Pan-European expansion The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition will enable Integrity360 to expand further into continental Europe and provides an additional cyber services practice focused on PCI compliance complementing Integrity360’s existing service practices which includ...

Sumsub, a full-cycle verification platform, is pleased to announce its collaboration with HoppyGo, a P2P carsharing company founded by Škoda, offering its clients a quick and easy way to rent a car through their mobile app. By 2025, 43% of European drivers do not plan to own their own vehicle. It is also estimated that 7.5 million cars will be shared in Europe by 2035. Clearly, demand for affordable and flexible mobility will continue to grow, and the data suggests that convenient, affor...

Capstone Partners, a middle market investment banking firm, released its July 2023 Security Solutions Sector Update, reporting that a robust spate of private equity-led add-on acquisitions, driven by consolidation among systems integrators, has buoyed merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the Security Solutions sector through year-to-date (YTD) 2023. Technology innovations Deal volume in the sector has moderated year-over-year (YOY), however, technology innovations have created new reve...

The Pearl-Qatar is an artificial island located off the coast of Doha, Qatar, and is known for its luxurious residential apartments, villas, and high-end retail shops. Tower 11 is the only residential tower within its parcel and has the longest driveway that leads to the building. The tower is a testament to modern architecture and offers residents exquisite living spaces with stunning views of the Arabian Gulf and the surrounding area.  Tower 11 features an array of amenities including a...

Menlo Security, Inc., a pioneer in browser security announced HEAT Shield™ and HEAT Visibility™, the industry’s first suite of threat prevention capabilities designed to detect and block highly evasive threats targeting users via the web browser. HEAT Shield™ Menlo Security HEAT Shield™ detects and blocks phishing attacks before they can infiltrate the enterprise network. It uses novel, AI-based techniques including computer vision combined with URL risk scoring...

Award-winning global security pioneer, Gallagher Security, continues to expand operations with the appointment of Jake Franklin as Technical Business Development Manager for the Mid-Atlantic region.   Jake Franklin's work experience  With nearly 14 years of industry experience under his belt, Jake brings a deep familiarity with the Mid-Atlantic having previously served as Regional Sales Manager for Suprema Inc. “I’ve met with a lot of security professionals in the r...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., a global pioneer in AI-driven security and productivity solutions along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), announced that it is in preparation to ship an order of 10 ROSA™ security devices to a major urban East Coast University. This multiple ROSA deployment will also see the implementation of RAD Light My Way™, providing the students and university staff with an additional layer of safety and...

Sophos, a global pioneer in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, released a new sectoral survey report, “The State of Ransomware in Education 2023,” which found that education reported the highest rate of ransomware attacks in 2022. Over the past year, 79% of higher educational organizations surveyed reported being hit by ransomware, while 80% of lower educational organizations surveyed were targeted, an increase from 64% and 56% in 2021, respectively. Rates of ran...

Having been founded thirty years ago, Matrix has achieved global recognition in the Telecom and Security sectors. Catering to organizations of all sizes, Matrix offers comprehensive solutions encompassing Telecom, Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Time-Attendance, addressing their diverse communication and security requirements.  Technology-driven solutions Matrix's primary focus lies in delivering technology-driven solutions that prioritize customer satisfaction, achieved through t...

Data breaches currently cost UK organizations an average of £3.4 million, but AI can be used to significantly reduce, according to a new IBM Security Report. This comes as IBM’s annual Cost of a Data Breach Report, which analyzed real-world data breaches from 553 global organizations between March 2022-March 2023, showed a decrease in the total average of a data breach in the UK from £3.8m in 2022 to £3.4m in 2023. Businesses impacted by data breach Tech businesses and...

Four in five (80%) of cybersecurity providers claim that AI is the biggest cyber threat to their business, according to new research from RiverSafe, a pioneering cybersecurity professional services provider. The findings were revealed in the AI Unleashed: Navigating Cyber Risks Report, a survey of 250 cybersecurity providers conducted by independent polling agency Censuswide, which detailed the rising threat of AI in cybersecurity. The research uncovered the preparedness of organizations and th...

Cyber and technology specialists, Emerge Digital and Red Maple Technologies have forged a strategic partnership to bring enterprise-level cyber security solutions to SMEs at a time when small businesses struggle with the cost and resources of staying secure. This year's Government Cyber Security Breaches Survey reported how an increasing number of small to medium-sized companies are struggling with their cyber hygiene since the pandemic. Malware protection The number of micro-businesses...

Chubb, one of the UK’s fire safety and security solution providers, has selected iotcomms.io’s cloud-native communications platform to handle critical alarm communication for its telecare solutions. The iotcomms.io platform, with its Alarmbridge offering, enables Chubb to expand its telecare offerings and makes the company well-positioned for digital transformation and UK’s upcoming analog network switch-off.    Digital switchover With the digital switchover u...

Solink®, a physical security company for businesses announced it has closed $60 million (USD) in a Series C investment round. Goldman Sachs investment The round was led by the Growth Equity business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management (Goldman Sachs) with participation from the company’s existing investors, OMERS Ventures and BDC IT Ventures. The investment from Goldman Sachs comes from its recently launched $5.2B growth equity fund, dedicated to investing in high-growth businesse...