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Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro), a globally renowned company in enterprise computing, storage, networking, and green computing technology, is making available a range of liquid cooling solutions that reduce costs and allow the most demanding applications to run with less jitter, and at faster CPU frequencies. Working with customers, Supermicro will design, implement and test the latest liquid cooling technologies at the rack level, ensuring a quick and seamless installation in customers...

Post pandemic age of 2021- change in the living habits and ensuring safety lead to the demand for new technologies. Along with administering vaccines, a facial mask has become another important way to keep one safe. In public areas like airports, hospitals, schools, offices, people are complying with mask rules. Security industries had to think of a way to ensure the safety of individuals and to also keep up their business during the pandemic. And the solution was Face Recognition devices with...

LILIN has been dedicated to the cybersecurity industry for more than 40 years, leading the smart application market to leap forward again.  LILIN recently released 6 series 4/8/16 channel, HD analog, and IP camera hybrid DVR, providing high-resolution, high-quality, security-enhanced DVR video recorders for home, banking, and retail industries. In addition to using the LILINHome App for remote home use, it can also be used with LILIN NCC 3.0 for remote branch and image management LILINHom...

Vectra AI, a pioneer in threat detection and response released its 2021 Q2 Spotlight Report, Vision and Visibility: Top 10 Threat Detections for Microsoft Azure AD and Office 365. This new research details the top 10 threat detections that customers receive by relative frequency when Vectra detects abnormal behavior in a customer environment, which are then used by customers to help ratify attacks in cloud environments. Highlights include: The Top 10 Threat Detections seen across Micros...

Blue Prism® has created a new value-added distribution (VAD) model by partnering with StarLink, the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region’s fastest growing specialized cyber and cloud value-added distributor. This new model aligns with Blue Prism’s broader mission to help organizations around the world easily access Blue Prism technology and services and contributes to the business’s globalisation efforts: To expand Blue Prism’s presence in key geographies...

Paxton Inc. is pleased to announce that they have updated their Paxton10 camera offering, adding a CORE Series of cameras, alongside the existing PRO Series. The Paxton10 system combines access control, video management, free Bluetooth smart credentials, feature-rich software and now, the CORE and PRO Series of cameras. Edge processing  The new CORE Series cameras feature edge processing for ultimate scalability, built-in edge storage, and plug-and-play installation. The addition of the...

Blue Prism® announced the launch of its new intelligent automation platform; radically changing the way human workers, digital workers, and business systems work together to resolve complex challenges, regardless of infrastructure. This announcement was made at Blue Prism World, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) event. Intelligent automation is the enabler of true digital transformation and of facilitating a rework of core strategic business initiatives. Respond faster and work smarter Blu...

PSA, one of the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators announced the addition of 3millID to its network. 3millID specializes in working closely, in a consultative approach, with the largest global companies to specify and customize secure key solutions for DESFire reader and credential deployment and transitioning customers from legacy proximity technologies. “3millID is an excellent addition to our line-up of high-security credential and reader suppliers,&r...

Interphone, the security systems and building technology integrator, is embracing the latest iris and facial recognition technology to meet the growing demand for touchless door entry and access control. The company has launched a range of advanced and affordable solutions available for any new build or retrofit building requirement in the commercial residential marketplace. Significance of touchless technologies “The COVID pandemic has placed hygiene, infection control and risk mitigati...

Pyronix has released news of its new logo, as part of an ongoing program of activities, aligning the brand with their long heritage and status as a renowned player in the United Kingdom and Ireland (UK&I) security markets. Pyronix brand refresh Commenting on the brand refresh, Pyronix Marketing Director, Laurence Kenny, said “Our new logo is reflective of our position in the UK&I markets as a technology based, forward-looking, fresh and dynamic organization. We pride ourselves on...

NCC Group plc announces the signing of an agreement for the proposed acquisition of the Intellectual Property Management business (the “IPM Business”) of Iron Mountain Inc., comprising substantially all of the assets of Iron Mountain Intellectual Property Management, Inc. (“IPM”) together with certain other assets of affiliates of Iron Mountain exclusively related to the IPM Business, for a cash consideration of $220 million (£156 million) (the Acquisition). Strate...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, and architect of the OpenBlue digital connected platforms has released the newest version of the Tyco Kantech EntraPass security management software. Enhanced intrusion detection EntraPass version 8.30 features additional support for Tyco DSC PowerSeries intrusion alarm panels, including a fully functional virtual keypad, enhanced support for EntraPass web macOS functionality, cybersecurity updates, and other op...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance released a best practices guide, Video Security Primer: 9 Core Elements that Ensure Businesses Have the Best System for Their Needs. This new resource outlines questions to ask and features to look for in a video management system to secure and grow business.  Benefits of right-VMS Designed especially for multisite commercial businesses that want to understand the basics and how to choose an optimal system, the Video Secur...

No matter if the speaker is 8 Ohm, 25 Volt, or 70 Volt – any option works with the new PSA-IP analog to IP speaker adapter. “The PSA-IP adapter will be the go-to for customers looking for a cost-effective way to convert their existing analog paging speakers to SIP/multicast speakers,” said Greg Yocom, Engineering Manager, Viking Electronics. Key features The PSA-IP features a high-efficiency 6 Watt class D amplifier. This allows a single PSA-IP to power up to six paging spea...

Boon Edam Inc., a global pioneer in security entrances and architectural revolving doors announced the resumption of on-site entry evaluations, a building or campus analysis that aids security managers in creating a defensible physical security entrance strategy against the costly liabilities associated with tailgating and piggybacking. These evaluations have proven to be critical to the success of entrance projects. During the COVID pandemic, to support community health and safe...

PSA, one of the largest systems integrator consortium announced that it will expand its LenelS2 product offerings. In addition to the feature-rich OnGuard® access control system, PSA will also carry the NetBox™ browser-based, appliance-oriented access control system and the Elements™ cloud-based access control and video management system for purchase by authorized and approved PSA value-added resellers. Advanced physical security solutions LenelS2 is a global pioneer in advance...

Suprema, a global pioneer in access control, biometrics, and time & attendance solutions, announced the new product launch of the X-Station 2, a versatile intelligent terminal with credential options of cellphone access, QR, and barcodes as well as RFID cards and PIN. Multiple credential options X-Station 2 enables flexible access control system design by supporting multiple credential options. The terminal is compatible with most types of existing RFID cards including EM, MIFARE, iCLASS,...

Redline, an Air Partner company and a provider of global security solutions, has recently secured six business wins with both UK and international customers, totaling in excess of £1 million in revenues. Customers include international airports, public transport operators, regulatory bodies, and government support agencies.  In a demonstration of continued customer trust in Redline's services, four of these six contracts were renewals or extensions. This includes a three-year contrac...

Zscaler, Inc., a pioneer in cloud security announced its new Ransomware Report featuring analysis of key ransomware trends and details about the most prolific ransomware actors, their attack tactics, and the most vulnerable industries being targeted. The Zscaler™ ThreatLabz embedded research team analyzed over 150 billion platform transactions and 36.5 billion blocked attacks between November 2019 and January 2021 to identify emerging ransomware variants, the...

Patriot One Technologies Inc. announced enhancements to its Video Recognition Software (VRS) for identifying weapons and other threats in crowds. Patriot One’s VRS is an advanced artificial intelligence (AI)-based video analytics solution that provides unprecedented accuracy in detecting threats and enabling businesses, schools, and other organizations to protect employees, students, customers, and assets. Businesses can also use their capabilities to gain valuable intelligence on custome...

Vectra AI, a pioneer in threat detection and response announced the availability of its Cognito platform for purchase in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace. AWS customers worldwide can now employ Vectra’s suite of solutions through their AWS Enterprise Discount Plan for seamless procurement at a reduced rate. The accelerated purchasing process ensures fast time-to-value for customers leveraging Vectra solutions to gain real-time security, operational, and cost management insig...

ThycoticCentrify, a provider of cloud identity security solutions formed by the merger of privileged access management (PAM) leaders Thycotic and Centrify announced enhancements to its PAM solution for DevOps, Thycotic DevOps Secrets Vault. New functionality improves security and collaboration crucial for effective DevSecOps.  High-speed secrets management DevOps Secrets Vault eliminates friction in the DevOps workflow with high-speed secrets management. When cloud platfor...

Aqua Security, the pure-play cloud native security solutions company, has published new research from Team Nautilus revealing that a significant majority of companies that move to multi-cloud environments are not properly configuring their cloud-based services. According to the new findings from Aqua Security’s ‘2021 Cloud Security Report: Cloud Configuration Risks Exposed’, these misconfigurations, for example leaving bucket or blog storage open, can open companies up to crit...

ASSA ABLOY has invested in Paravision, an advanced facial recognition solutions provider, and is recognized for its world-class leadership in accuracy. Facial recognition solution "The investment in Paravision is a strategic technological investment for the ASSA ABLOY Group and will accelerate the development of biometric solutions that leverage facial recognition algorithms and provide complementary growth opportunities,” says Nico Delvaux, President, and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. “In p...

LILIN has been actively optimizing customer experience in recent years and is committed to upgrading the VMS system. LILIN released Navigator Control Center 3.0 (NCC 3.0) video management software, dedicated to managing tens of thousands of cameras. Through NCC 3.0 management system, it integrates NVR/DVP, IP cameras, TV wall, facial recognition system, Pos system, and license plate recognition system, which is convenient uses for one-stop central management. NCC 3.0 video management software...

As the UK and Europe begin making plans for a return to the office this summer, Inner Range is joining its partner 2N in a virtual event showcasing the benefits of a unified approach to office access and security. As a designer and manufacturer of intelligent integrated access control and security systems, Inner Range has long championed seamless integration with a whole host of third-party products, such as CCTV, intercom, visitor management and lift integration to name just a few. Digital...

Bird Home Automation, manufacturer of IP video door stations launched the first hybrid IP intercom D1812 for upgrading Doorking telephone intercom systems. The new model adds DoorBird IP technology to installations of the Doorking 1812 series while keeping their analog telephone intercom system running. State-of-the-art intercom system The electronic core and the stainless-steel front panel in DoorBird design are easily installed via Power over Ethernet (PoE) and fit the existing Doorking 181...

HENSOLDT has announced the appointment of Celia Pelaz to the Management Board of the company as of July 1, 2021. As Chief Strategy Officer, she will be responsible for the strategic positioning of HENSOLDT, as well as its business development. Additionally, Celia Pelaz will continue to lead the Spectrum Dominance and Airborne Solutions division, as well as HENSOLDT Ventures. With this step, the Management Board of HENSOLDT will be expanded from three to four members. Management Board expansion...

FLIR Systems, Inc. announced that it has received more than $70 million in new orders for its advanced ground robots from the U.S. Armed Services. The U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps placed orders for nearly 600 FLIR Centaur® robots, including additional spares, antennas, and payload mounting kits. As a result, the U.S. Army awarded FLIR a $31.6 million contract increase for its Man Transportable Robot System Increment II (MTRS Inc. II) program. The new award raises the ceiling...

New software enhances the autonomy of the group work of robots so much needed in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. A year of operation of robots in terms of the global COVID-19 pandemic allowed accumulating invaluable experience of their practical application. The robots were exploited in different countries and under different restrictions caused by the quarantine. The general trend has become a significant difficulty in the possibility of the presence of personnel in the protected area a...