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Amthal Group Companies has appointed Richard Parker as its new Group Head of Sales. With over three decades of experience in the fire and security industry, Richard brings a wealth of expertise in sales leadership, business development and strategic growth to the company. Richard joins Amthal from Walker Fire UK Ltd., where he served as Group Sales Manager UK, successfully building and pioneering high-performing sales teams while driving business expansion across multiple sectors. Prior roles...

Quantum Dice, a University of Oxford spin-out pioneering quantum random number generator (QRNG) technology, and Thales, a pioneering technology and security provider, have launched a QRNG-backed Hardware Security Module (HSM), bringing the security advantages of Quantum Dice's patented DISC™ protocol to enterprise customers. The integrated solution allows organizations to verify and quantify the security of their cryptographic keys in real-time, ensuring robust protection for classical ap...

Skills for Security is proud to announce strategic partnerships with Videcon, Eagle Eye Networks, and Paxton Access Control to enhance training opportunities for its apprentices. The three new partnerships with the UK’s pioneering provider of fire and security training and apprenticeships will enable a wider scope for hands-on experience with advanced security technologies. modern security landscape By collaborating with these industry pioneers, Skills for Security is integrating real-w...

Market pioneer in window intercom and assistive listening systems, Contacta Inc., has bolstered its presence in the market with new distribution deals.  The Florida-based company has established partnerships with several major retailers serving the security markets. assistive listening technology Contacta Inc. has been manufacturing, specifying and distributing assistive listening technology through its network of dealers in North America for the past 17 years. Its range of window interc...

Making technology easy to use - this is the credo of industrial camera manufacturer IDS Imaging Development Systems in these challenging times. To this end, the German medium-sized company repeatedly utilizes innovations from the consumer world at an early stage and consistently develops them further for industrial applications. IDS is planning a particularly large number of new products for the current year.  Challenges in 2024 In general, companies in the machine vision industry faced...

The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organization dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave® technology, is excited to announce the launch of the 2024B Z-Wave Specification package as well as the introduction of a new Accelerator Membership Level aimed at empowering startups and young companies in the IoT ecosystem. These initiatives demonstrate the Alliance’s ongoing commitment to innovation, collaboration, and ensuring interoperability in the IoT market. Z-Wa...

artius.iD, the global pioneer in secure, self-managed, decentralized individual identity solutions, has appointed former Oracle and Google enterprise sales pioneer Jeffrey Keplar to its Board of Strategic Advisors. Jeffrey Keplar Keplar has more than three decades of experience building sales teams and pioneering enterprise tech sales strategies at the world's largest businesses. He held various sales leadership roles at Oracle over nearly 20 years, ultimately serving as Group Vice P...

Research from Optalysys, a company enabling the future of secure computing through the acceleration of Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) technology, has found that growth is being held back at UK financial services firms due to concerns over data security.  Data security concerns A survey of over 250 IT decision-makers (ITDMs) working in the financial services sector, conducted by Obsurvant and commissioned by Optalysys, revealed that 70% of ITDMs believe their firm’s growth i...

Cowbell, a provider of cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and middle-market businesses, has launched a new Cowbell Resiliency Services (CRS) unit in response to a rise in the frequency, severity, and diversity of cyber threats as a complement to its existing risk management program. Cost of data breach Driven by AI advances and an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape, recent reports show the average global cost of a data breach has reached $4.88m, a 10% increa...

Comelit-PAC has launched 7TOP, its most advanced IP door entry Monitor to date, designed to seamlessly blend smart technology, sleek aesthetics, and energy efficiency into the latest living and working environments. Compact and elegantly designed, 7TOP from the global security specialist is built to suit a wide range of installations while supporting effortless surface mounting with a secure metal bracket. 7TOP features 7TOP’s integrated Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity allow users to st...

XSponse, a pioneering force in the security technology sector, proudly announces the official launch of its cutting-edge AI security ecosystem, an initiative led by CEO Lee Mandel and founded by CTO John Gehlsen. This launch marks a significant step in redefining enterprise connectivity and integrated security solutions. Lee Mandel brings a wealth of expertise and a strong track record of innovation to XSponse, having previously transformed the security landscape for various sectors, including...

Sentry Protection Products is excited to be exhibiting at LogiMAT 2025, taking place from March 11 – 13, 2025, in Messe Stuttgart, Germany. Every year the goal is to introduce something new in the world of warehousing and industrial safety that provides a solution to challenges faced by the customers. 2025 is no exception. Protecting columns  Distribution centers and warehouses have grown in size and scale with large stretches of floor space becoming more valuable than ever. To mee...

Sectigo, a pioneer in digital certificates and automated Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM), announced the purchase of Entrust’s public certificate business, marking a transformative milestone in the company’s history. This strategic move significantly expands Sectigo’s enterprise business, doubling its footprint and reinforcing its position as a pioneer in delivering trusted digital security solutions. New opportunities for Sectigo The acquisition unlocks new growth opt...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., a global pioneer in AI-driven security and productivity solutions for enterprise clients, along with its subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), announced that it has further expanded its footprint in the county government sector with the addition of a new county client. With another county government joining RAD’s expanding client base, the Company continues to modernize local security by providing AI-driven solutions. RAD&r...

Security and threat intelligence technology company, Silobreaker, has announced the launch of Tickets, a powerful workflow management feature designed to elevate the efficiency, collaboration and impact of intelligence teams. Tickets is built with native support for Threat Intelligence teams, offering robust capabilities to manage and fulfill intelligence requirements across cyber, geopolitical, and physical security domains – all supported by AI-driven insights. Silobreaker’s...

Commvault, a pioneer provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, announced a new integration with the CrowdStrike Falcon® cybersecurity platform. The collaboration leverages CrowdStrike’s rich security data and world-class threat intelligence within the Commvault Cloud, delivering layered threat detection and fast data recovery for joint customers. AI-native CrowdStrike Falcon CrowdStrike prevents and detects malicious activity or a suspicio...

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, celebrated a double award win at the Greater Bay Area Social and Governance (ESG) Achievement Awards 2024 in North Point, Hong Kong on 23rd September 2024. Gallagher Security received the Recognized Sustainable Development Corporate Certificate as a testament to their dedication towards embedding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into business operations. Business operations and innovation In addition, Gallagher Secur...

ELATEC, a pioneering global provider of user authentication and identification solutions, is beginning 2025 with a significant step forward in its global expansion strategy: the launch of its new office in Dubai. Operating under the name ELATEC Middle East Trading FZE, this new location will serve as a dedicated hub to support the company’s growing customer base and partners across the Middle East. The operations, led by Managing Director Carsten Hoersch, are set to drive innovative, secu...

ASSA ABLOY has acquired InVue, a US-based provider of precision-engineered connected asset protection and access control solutions. The company enables tailor-made security solutions to a broad spectrum of industries and retailers. Access control and asset protection "I am very pleased to welcome the InVue team to ASSA ABLOY. This acquisition delivers on our strategy to grow our business through adding complementary products and solutions to our core business,” says Nico Delvaux, Presi...

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Uhlmann & Zacher GmbH (Uhlmann & Zacher), a German supplier of access control handles and knobs and corresponding software. "I am very pleased to welcome Uhlmann & Zacher to ASSA ABLOY. This acquisition delivers on our strategy to add complementary products and solutions to our core business,” says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. Electronic locking systems "We are thrilled to welcome Uhlmann & Zacher to ASSA ABLOY. With over 30 year...

iDenfy, a Lithuania-based RegTech company specializing in AI-powered ID verification and fraud prevention solutions, partnered with 7bet, a pioneering Lithuanian iGaming operator offering sports betting and iGaming services. iDenfy’s Know Your Customer (KYC) software will help 7bet’s gamers access the platform quicker while ensuring legal compliance and minimizing fraudulent accounts, such as those who abuse the bonus system or want to overcome bans using multi-accounting. Other t...

DigiCert, a pioneering global provider of digital trust, announced the release of PQC for Dummies, DigiCert Special Edition, published by Wiley. This book serves as a primer on the imminent challenges posed by quantum computing and equips organizations with the knowledge and strategies needed to adopt post-quantum cryptography (PQC) to secure their digital infrastructure. The book dives into the critical need to prepare for a post-quantum world, where quantum computing could render current...

Global technology pioneer, Gallagher Security, has unveiled its Security Industry Trends Report 2025, offering insights into the rapid evolution of security systems and the broader role they play in business operations worldwide. This year’s report shines a spotlight on an often overlooked, but critical factor in the security industry’s success, people. The 2025 report highlights an underrepresented sentiment: while advanced technologies continue to reshape the industry, understandi...

IDEMIA India Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of IDEMIA, a global pioneer in cryptography and biometric technologies, proudly announces its collaboration with Microsoft in India to introduce an in-depth industry-demand technology skills development initiative aimed at empowering underserved youth with globally recognized cloud and AI certifications. In-depth skilling program IDEMIA India Foundation runs an in-depth skilling program focused on bridging the digital and e...

Experia Events has announced a stellar line-up of exhibitors for the inaugural Business Aviation Asia Forum and Expo (BAAFEx) taking place 4-6 March 2025 at Singapore’s Changi Exhibition Center. Aircraft maker Boeing Business Jets intend to have aircraft on static display, while aircraft operators VistaJet and Amber Aviation have confirmed to have aircraft on static display. VistaJet will have its flagship Bombardier Global 7500 on static display, while Amber Aviation will display a Gulfs...

Omnilert, a pioneer in gun detection technology released its compilation of Gun Violence Statistics for 2024 summarizing gun violence tragedies and their adverse effects on Americans and the economy. 2024 gun violence statistics While research showed a decrease in overall deaths and injuries, the rising number of school shootings and fatalities and a high number of mass shootings underscored the need to keep more people safe in schools as well as places of worship, healthcare, government,...

Aetina, a pioneering provider of edge AI solutions, announces its comprehensive support for Super Mode, a feature introduced in the latest NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ NX and Jetson Orin™ Nano modules. This enhancement, set to be enabled by the NVIDIA JetPack™ software development kit’s 6.2 release this month, delivers up to 2x boost in generative AI inference performance, reinforcing powerful applications in computer vision, robotics, and local AI deployment. Ideal for dem...

OSI Systems, Inc. announced that its Security division received an order from an international customer valued at approximately $81 million to provide multiple units of the Eagle® M60 mobile high-energy cargo and vehicle inspection system. The inspection systems are expected to be used for securing borders and critical infrastructure. OSI Systems’ President and CEO, Ajay Mehra, stated, “We are pleased to receive this significant award from an existing customer. The Eagle® M6...

Alverton Digital, software transformation specialist, partners with adCAPTCHA, a pioneering provider of bot detection solutions to improve digital security and user engagement, addressing the 42 percent of bots that infiltrate overall web traffic.  Software-driven consultancy provider Alverton Digital supports businesses with data flows, digital processes, and software aligning, to deliver the best business outcomes. This collaboration with adCAPTCHA is to ensure results are maintained and...

Adopting the provisions of the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) has inspired negligible additional confidence in supply chain cybersecurity among senior cybersecurity professionals, research by consultancy Green Raven Limited indicates. UK financial entities engaging in cross-border operations with the EU must comply with DORA as of January 17th 2025. Responsibility for cybersecurity Green Raven’s research formed a quantitative survey of 200 CISOs and senio...