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Hanwha Techwin, a pioneer in video surveillance products and solutions, announces a strategic partnership with NXGEN Technology AG, a Swiss-based start-up that focuses on scalable alarm and event management. In particular, the partnership will benefit monitoring stations where real-time event management and alerts are critical. Benefit monitoring stations Hanwha and NXGEN are already working together on several installations across Europe With the security landscape becoming ever more comple...
Egnyte, the secure platform for content collaboration and governance, recently announced it will be providing early-stage life sciences innovators complimentary access to their award-winning Egnyte for Life Sciences platform. This offer is designed to accelerate “time to the patient” for life sciences innovators and will give companies a full year of access to Egnyte’s platform to help them scale and optimize their business, collaborate across their partner ecosystems, and man...
Advantech (TWSE: 2395), a globally renowned company in Industrial IoT (Internet of Things), is excited to announce the release of the PPC-315W ADL-N and PPC-318W ADL-N Panel PCs in Q4 of 2023. These two units come with Intel® Processors N-Series, as part of the Advantech All-in-One PPC product line. Advantech’s PPC-315W and 318W with Intel® Processors N-Series are a series of high-performing, ultra-slim panel PCs designed for various uses. With a 15.6"/18.5" FHD LCD an...
IDIS, the globally renowned manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, will be displaying an exciting line-up of end-to-end video solutions that include the latest advances in AI-powered video analytics for businesses of any size, at this year’s Intersec 2023 event on stand S1-J27. The company will unveil its new range of NDAA-compliant edge AI cameras and new appliances, including the DV-3200 AI in the Box, that leverage the power of the IDIS Deep Learning Engine, which is tra...
Valeo, an automotive supplier, and partner to automakers worldwide, and C2A Security, a provider of automated cybersecurity solutions for connected, autonomous, and electric vehicles announced a strategic collaboration to enhance Valeo's cybersecurity offerings on their products in development and continuous operations. The new partnership addresses the industry's need for streamlined and efficient cybersecurity. Automated cybersecurity As cars become more software-centric and new automo...
Hanwha Techwin previews the top 5 video surveillance trends for 2023, focusing on cutting-edge technologies including AI, computing at the edge, and the convergence of the IoT. It also explains why cybersecurity and the responsible use of technology will become increasingly important. 1) The use of AI is evolving To date, traditional video applications have called on AI to reduce false alarms and allow the forensic search of video based on object attributes. However, AI centered on metadata h...
Userful Corporation, the renowned Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) provider in the Enterprise AV-over-IP market, announced the launch of its new Ecosystem Partner Program aimed at strengthening the integration and interoperability between Userful and the world’s leading companies, delivering enhanced solutions for mission-critical environments. Ecosystem Partner Program Userful's Ecosystem Partner Program provides opportunities for solution validation and helps technology partners enha...
Asia Pacific subsidiary ICD Security Solutions has renamed to Convergint across the region, further reinforcing the company’s overall commitment to globalization and unity. ICD was acquired by Convergint in 2013 and has since operated as a global team, aligning closely with Convergint while retaining its original name. Efficient services and solutions As Convergint embraces continued global expansion, this official renaming signifies the unity between the APAC region and the rest o...
2022 has been a year full of development and innovation for Dahua. As a world-leading video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, Dahua has launched various upgrades to its existing product portfolio as well as an artillery of new products and solutions that address specific needs/problems in society. Safety risks detection and response With key technologies such as AIoT, big data, and software, Dahua solutions enable families and businesses to detect and respond to safety and security r...
The VID Camera camera combines a standard network camera's enhanced resolution and picture clarity with built-in flame, smoke, and motion detector capabilities. The FM-approved technology detects: Presence of flames within the field of view of the camera Reflected fire light when flames are obstructed Presence of pluming smoke clouds and ambient smoke Unauthorized Intrusion FSM-IP network video recorder A scalable, network video recorder with video management software, each FSM-IP...
Corero Network Security, a specialist provider of real-time, high-performance, automatic Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Protection is proud to announce that Gigaclear, the UK’s rural, full fiber broadband provider, has selected Corero Network Security to deliver DDoS Protection as a Service, across its network, protecting customers from attacks and service downtime. Founded in 2010, Gigaclear’s ultrafast broadband fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) network stretches across cen...
Access control software is an important component of building security systems, but deciding which one is best for users can be difficult. The following article will break down the various types and features of access control software so that users can make an informed decision about which one is best for them. What is access control software? Aratek would want to give users a quick introduction to access control software and how it works in physical access control applications. Access control...
The Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) is delighted to be working in collaboration once again with the National Security Inspectorate (NSI) to deliver the fifth UK OSPAs Thought Leadership Summit on Thursday 23rd February 2023 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. The Thought Leadership Summit provides a unique platform for security providers and industry stakeholders to gather to discuss and debate topical issues affecting the UK security sector, taking the form of panel session...
Acronis, a global pioneer in cyber protection, released its latest cyber threats and trends report for the second half of 2022. It found that phishing and the use of MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) fatigue attacks, an extremely effective method used in high-profile breaches, are on the rise. Conducted by the Acronis Cyber Protection Operation Centre, the report provides an in-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape including ransomware threats, phishing, malicious we...
UK-based Reading FC named Acronis, a global pioneer in cyber protection, as its Official Cyber Protection Partner. Under the #Cyberfit delivery partner Westcoast Cloud, Acronis will provide the organization with a full suite of cyber protection solutions to protect the team's data assets and optimize workflow, facilitating the team to perform at its best on and off the field. Online security solutions As part of the partnership, the club will benefit from Acronis&rsqu...
XOi Technologies, a provider of technician-focused technology solutions, announces the addition of Chief Financial Officer Leon Weiss and Chief Product Officer Jeff Grisenthwaite to the company’s leadership team. Extensive executive experience Weiss and Grisenthwaite each bring extensive executive experience in the software industry to XOi as the company continues to transform technology for field service contractors. “Leon and Jeff bring unique experience and skills that align wi...
i-PRO Co., Ltd. a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety shared its top five predictions for the physical security industry in 2023. 1) AI-based analytics become standard at the edge 2023 will see significant adoption of AI-based analytics in cameras and video management systems (VMS) as more manufacturers provide this feature within their standard camera lines. There are simply too many camera streams for humans to monitor effectively, so AI...
Zimperium, the only mobile security platform purpose-built for enterprise environments revealed details of a newly discovered Android malware campaign hidden in money-lending apps developed with Flutter, a software development kit used to create applications that work across multiple platforms, including Android and iOS. The Zimperium zLabs team discovered this threat, dubbed MoneyMonger, which uses personal information stolen from a device to blackmail victims into paying more than the terms t...
Beyond Identity, the provider of phishing-resistant and password less MFA, has announced the appointments of Pia McSharry as vice president of global sales engineering and Susanne Gurman as vice president of revenue marketing. With more than 15 years of experience in sales engineering at pioneer cybersecurity and data firms including Rapid7, SecurityScorecard, and Securonix, McSharry brings unmatched experience in developing winning teams that drive new business. McSharry will lead a team of i...
Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management announced the opening of its new engineering hub in Krakow, Poland, the eighth new office Verkada has opened over the last two years. “This new hub is a critical extension of our global team as we build cutting-edge hardware and software products that protect organizations' people and property,” said Martin Hunt, CTO of Verkada. “As our Poland-based team scales up, they will work on end-to-en...
Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, shared its top predictions for the physical security industry in 2023. Labor shortages drive demand In the Genetec 2022 State of Physical Security Report, 50% of respondents said their physical security team experienced human resource challenges last year. For 2023, security leaders are re-evaluating their technology stack seeking solutions that help streamline tas...
IDEMIA, the pioneer in identity technologies announced the launch of its first service center in Japan as a reflection of its commitment to supporting digital advancement in the country. Located in Kawasaki, the service center can support millions of users and aims to partner with Japanese credit card issuers to deliver premier products and services for end users in Japan. This includes IDEMIA’s advanced card personalization offerings such as F.CODE, recycled PVC cards, metal cards, and m...
Arcules, a provider of unified, intelligent Security-as-a-Service solutions, announced that its cloud-based video platform interfaces with IMRON’s UnityIS access control platform. The combination of these two SaaS products supports automation, rapid workflows, and integrated data capture that enhances security, improves situational awareness, and enhances ROI. The plugin integration enables joint customers to access a unified security monitoring experience by combining access control a...
ACRE, a providing state-of-the-art security systems, announced that Bruce Bianco will join ACRE as the company's new General Manager of Canadian Operations. "I’m happy to welcome Bruce to the ACRE team," said Steve Wagner, President, ACRE Americas. "Bruce has a long and successful track record serving the industry’s most recognizable brands.” “His ability to balance and align critical customer expectations with company performance will make him a valuable addition to th...
Entrust, a pioneer in trusted payments, identities, and digital infrastructure is now offering its cloud-based Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution in AWS Marketplace, a digital catalog with thousands of software listings from independent software vendors that make it easy to find, test, buy, and deploy software that runs on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Entrust Identity as a Service (IDaaS) offers a cloud-based solution that includes Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), password less login...
Beyond Identity, the provider of phishing-resistant and passwordless MFA, announces its two-pronged partnership with IT services and consulting company World Wide Technology (WWT). The engagement between the two leaders allows WWT to harness Beyond Identity’s authentication platform internally while also acting as a global channel partner. WWT has already initiated an internal roll-out of Beyond Identity’s passwordless, multi-factor authentication (MFA) to its 8,000 employees. Cybe...
Lacework®, the data-driven cloud security company announced the appointment of Niels Provos as the company’s first Head of Security Efficacy. Provos brings nearly two decades of industry experience in creating healthy engineering teams that build security infrastructure and systems that solve cloud security problems at scale. He puts a particular emphasis on treating security as an engineering problem. Security and privacy practice After receiving his Ph.D. in computer science from...
The most prominent 2023 predictions in the cybersecurity industry for the year ahead are from Miri Marciano, Associate Director, Cybersecurity Expert at Boston Consulting Group. Miri discusses what organizations should be on the lookout for in an increasingly volatile environment where attackers are constantly finding new ways to access sensitive information and take control of vital systems. The wider issue will be to make sure the recovery system of an organization is fool-proof ensuring...
Almost half of UK businesses have a basic cyber security gap that is leaving them exposed. This stark reality was revealed in a report from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS). It found that the people responsible for cyber security in 48% of UK businesses lack the confidence to carry out basic tasks and are not receiving support from external cyber security providers. So, if users are in-house person isn’t confident in doing basic security tasks and they are not...
Professor Avishai Wool looks at five areas where he expects cyber security practices to develop in 2023 in response to the changing threat landscape and advances in response and protection technologies. Application-centric approach I think the market has matured to the point where the network security policy management (NSPM) approach has reached a tipping point and I see the shift to an application perspective becoming the de facto approach in NSPM as there are better and more robus...