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Pioneering sensor manufacturer OPTEX has reached a landmark 45th year at the forefront of the industry, recognized for its continuous commitment to the development and creation of intelligent sensing and detection technologies and solutions. Founded on 25 May 1979 in a coffee house in Kyoto, Japan, by electronics engineer Toru Kobayashi and three of his colleagues, OPTEX was born with a clear vision: to build a global sensing technology business with precision and intelligence at its heart. OP...

Microsoft Azure customers in the United Arab Emirates now gain access to the StreamSets data integration platform with the scalability, reliability, and agility of Azure. StreamSets, a Software AG company, announced the availability of the StreamSets platform in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Data integration capabilities StreamSets customers in the UAE can now take advantage of stronger...

The Cyber Leader Summit, held at London’s Leadenhall Building and hosted by Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a pioneering AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider, served as a forum for discussing the escalating threats in the cyber landscape, with a particular focus on the alarming rise in cybercrime and the critical need for more robust defenses. The one-day event brought together over 200 delegates, along with experts from Check Point, Microsoft, Omdia,...

Belden Inc., a pioneering global supplier of network infrastructure and digitization solutions, announces new products designed for secure, high-quality performance in critical applications. Data orchestration & management   Hirschmann IT Dragonfly DAP847 Railway Wi-Fi 6 Radios provide connectivity for train-to-ground communications, enabling reliable roaming and high data throughput for European rail applications. Hirschmann IT MAMMUTHUS Enterprise Managed Switches deliver to...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced it has achieved substantial growth in the state of Pennsylvania over the last year. The company has more than doubled its footprint in the state, hiring dozens of Pennsylvania veterans, technologists, and skilled employees for high-paying emerging technology jobs with a global impact. With concerns for public safety on the ri...

There is much excitement around the potential of AI to transform entire industries, from streamlining operations to creating new revenue streams. Indeed, as research from global vision solution provider Hanwha Vision reveals, AI is a top investment priority for pioneers to drive innovation, increase profitability, and improve security. AI's operational efficiencies Yet these benefits can only be realized if there is sufficient trust in the AI being used and the insights it delivers - among...

The Nemetschek Group, a pioneering software provider for the AEC/O and media industries, announced the next steps in the go-to-market approach of its solution dTwin. To accelerate the global adoption of Digital Twins, Nemetschek is building a network of partnerships across the world for reality capture, data integration, and value consulting. The first partners have been secured in Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America. dTwin is Nemetschek’s horizontal, open, and cloud-based digital twi...

IPtelX, a pioneering provider of dedicated telecom solutions for the alarm and security industries, is pleased to announce the deployment of Dealer Branding for voice alarm calls. This innovative solution tackles a major pain point for alarm companies: unanswered calls to the contact list due to showing up as spam on wireless phones. This has been a serious problem for the industry. In the last few years, wireless companies have had the calls appear as spam on caller ID. Without being able to c...

Acre security, a global pioneer providing state-of-the-art security systems, announced an initiative as part of its ongoing effort to unify and simplify its product offerings. The rebranding of the SPC intruder detection system to acre Intrusion marks a strategic alignment within the company's streamlined branding framework. This approach also includes acre Access Control and acre Visitor Management solutions, bringing a cohesive identity to the entire portfolio. Identification of acre’s...

G2E Asia and the Asian IR Expo are set to return to Macau on June 4-6, 2024 with a lineup of esteemed keynote speakers throughout the week, including:   Day One: Bill Miller, President and CEO of the American Gaming Association | Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of Macao Government Tourism Office  Day Two: Leong Wai Man, President of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government  Day Three: Alejandro H. Tengco, Chairman and Chief Executive Of...

Corbin Russwin, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, introduces the newest function for the ML2000 Series mortise lock - Motorized Electric Latch Retraction (MELR). Engineered for demanding commercial, institutional, and industrial applications, these new locks set new benchmarks in security by ensuring compliance, reliability and the enduring style and security that everyone has come to expect from Corbin Russwin door hardware solutions. New ML2000 Series MELR mortise locks “Our new ML2000 Serie...

Award-winning global manufacturer of intelligent access control and security solutions, ICT (Integrated Control Technology), is pleased to announce that its portfolio of unified high-security systems is now available throughout the African continent. Tasked with regional expansion, ICT welcomes Justin Colin to the role of Regional Sales Director. Justin explains, “The scalable and highly customizable ICT Protege ecosystems are well-suited to the dynamic marketplace and the diversifie...

Award-winning global manufacturer of intelligent access control and security solutions, ICT (Integrated Control Technology), is delighted to announce the appointment of Roberto Licari as Sales Director for Western Europe. The stage is set for ICT to capitalize on the accelerated growth throughout Europe initiated by Thomas Napora, VP/GM for ICT EMEA, in 2023. Thomas Napora explains, “Western Europe is a hub of entrepreneurship and innovation that is exported around the world. These f...

Allied Universal, the world’s pioneering security and facility services company, is proud to announce it was named a finalist for the 2023 Downtown Orlando Partnership (DOP) Golden Brick Awards. The Golden Brick Awards are commissioned by the DOP and recognize the people, projects and initiatives that support downtown Orlando business, tourism and the local community. Safety and well-being Allied Universal team works with the local police and fire units to ensure the safety and well-bei...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has appointed Martin Watson as its new Chair at the Association’s Spring Forum and Annual General Meeting. With a background in fire, security and engineering spanning 40 years, Martin is currently Industry Laison Director for BSIA members Mitie Fire & Security Systems; he is also the Chair of the Fire Industry Association, and until recently, was Chair of the Association’s Security Systems section. BSIA’s chairman Martin...

The proliferation of Generative AI in the workplace has helped level the playing field for women in technology, according to a new study from Boston Consulting Group. 68 percent of women in the tech industry say they use a GenAI tool more than once a week, compared to 66 percent of men, highlighting that women are on par with, and in some cases outpacing, men in terms of GenAI adoption. This is especially true for senior women in tech functions such as engineering, IT, customer suppor...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., is pleased to announce the biggest technology innovation it has ever developed which it is calling Autonomous Intelligent Response, abbreviated to AIR. AIR is the inevitable evolution of the Company’s Autonomous Remote Services (ARS) paradigm by harnessing newly developed technological innovations to deliver intelligent human-like responses in every applicable surveillance camera and RAD device. Best practices for engagement “It&...

SailPoint Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in unified identity security for enterprises, has launched a digital Customer Success Center aimed at further enabling customers at all stages of their identity security journey. The Customer Success Center lives within the SailPoint Compass Community which boasts over 100K members. It provides SailPoint partners and customers with strategic program resources, personalized onboarding and success planning sessions, and curated content focused on ident...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a renowned global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, was named one of the small group of winners of this year’s “E-Awards” by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Originally created by President John F. Kennedy via executive order in 1961 as part of an effort to honor America’s pioneering exporters, the “E-Award” (“E-for-Export”) is the highest recognition an individual or entity can recei...

SharpEagle Technology, a pioneer in innovative safety solutions for industrial operations, is excited to announce the launch of the Safe Zone Corner Guard, a ground-breaking device designed to prevent collisions and enhance safety in blind corners within industrial environments.  Safe Zone Corner Guard The Safe Zone Corner Guard is equipped with advanced motion-sensing technology that triggers visual and audio warnings, when movement is detected from both directions, making it an essentia...

The integration of cutting-edge technology, spurred on by innovation, is propelling efficiency and productivity to new heights. In turn, this opens up prospects for manufacturers across security, smart building, fire safety, and mobility sectors through the rising development of IoT and AI trends. To capitalize on the opportunities created by technological advancements, Messe Frankfurt and CCPIT-Shanghai are partnering on a new security, safety, and fire protection fair – Intersec Shangha...

The number of women in the civil aviation workforce, especially in leadership positions like CEOs, pilots, air traffic controllers, and aircraft engineers, has been on an ascent, especially in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region as the global aviation industry heads toward growth and expansion.  To boost their presence in leadership roles in the US$553.9 billion-value global airlines market, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the trade association representing a...

Gcore, the global edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions provider, has announced the launch of a new DDoS protection point of presence (PoP) for its robust global edge network, in Dubai, UAE. The company has more than 30 protection PoPs across six continents, including Europe, Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East. The new Dubai filtering point allows customers to take advantage of advanced DDoS protection services without delay. Dubai PoP By opening the Dubai PoP and expanding i...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, announced it will offer customers a new AI-powered search in Beta. Leveraging a large language and large vision model, Verkada's AI-powered search will enable customers to use everyday language to search their video security camera footage for people and vehicles, making their investigations even more intuitive and efficient. "Our new AI-powered search is an exciting expansion of the way that Verkada leverages the latest AI and comp...

VIPRE Security Group, a global pioneer and award-winning cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection company, released its Q1 2024 Email Threat Trends report, based on an analysis of 1.8 billion emails. The findings reveal the evolving landscape of email-based threats and emerging tactics malicious actors are employing. The US, UK, Ireland, and Japan top the spam sources list. The report identifies the US as the top source of spam emails globally, followed by the U.K., Ireland, and Japan. The U...

Allied Universal®, the world’s renowned security and facility services company, has been named to the Newsweek list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters 2024 with a ranking of four and a half stars. The list was compiled based on responses from people with less than five years of employment experience currently working at companies with more than 500 employees. Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters “Allied Universal is honored to be recognized as one of Americ...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has announced its regional security personnel winners for 2024, recognizing frontline security officers across the United Kingdom for their commitment to keeping people, property, and places professionally protected. The BSIA’s regional security personnel awards are part of the Association’s British Security Awards, which will be held from 2024 at the Royal Lancaster London. All regional winners will now go forward as national finalis...

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., continues to gain momentum since reformulating its business operations to focus exclusively on physical security and business intelligence applications. Quanergy’s groundbreaking 3D LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) solutions provide users with real-time data to detect potential threats and abnormalities for immediate remediation with unparalleled levels of precision and range in virtually any environment or operating conditions. Accelerate Quanergy&rsquo...

Barracuda Networks, Inc., a trusted partner and major provider of cloud-first security solutions, announced that Neal Bradbury has been elevated to the role of Chief Product Officer. In this new role, Neal will lead a unified product, engineering, and advanced technology team to steer the vision for Barracuda’s comprehensive cybersecurity platform and drive customer-centric innovation across the entire portfolio. The platform is designed to protect customers across all attack surfaces inc...

Genetec Inc., a renowned technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that its new enterprise-grade SaaS solution, Security Center SaaS, gives organizations the complete freedom to choose the door controllers, cameras, and devices that work best for their business. Based on an open platform architecture, Security Center SaaS enables organizations to connect direct-to-cloud with the latest Axis, Bosch, Hanwha, and i-PRO camera...