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Interphone, the security systems and building technology integrator for multi-unit residential estates and commercial property, is celebrating its 60th year. Since the launch of the business, Interphone has been a technology pioneer at the forefront of the marketplace that has contributed to some of the biggest advances in door entry and access control. Audio door entry systems “Inter-phone has always been an early adopter and technology innovator within the commercial residential sector...

Check Point Research (CPR), the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a provider of cyber security solutions globally, has published its latest Global Threat Index for August 2021. Researchers report that Formbook is the most prevalent malware, taking over Trickbot, which has fallen into second following a three-month-long reign. The banking trojan, Qbot, whose operators are known to take breaks during the summer, has dropped from the top 10 completely aft...

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) provides new and profitable opportunities for increasing organizational, financial and operational performance. For instance, the retail and logistics industries can benefit from the superior RFID technology. RFID readers and solutions DENSO WAVE EUROPE (Denso Wave), member of the Toyota Group, has developed and deployed various RFID readers and solutions, which are used for inventory management, in-store product movements at the POS, for warehouse managem...

Altronix, the provider of power and data transmission solutions for the professional security industry, introduces the latest additions to its extensive line of NAC power extenders with a unique rack solution. These new units are ideal for installations where wall space is limited or not an option, providing system designers flexibility when specifying fire alarm systems. Streamlining system design “This rack mount solution streamlines system design and provides installers with a versat...

With immediate effect, the patented Panomera multi-focal sensor cameras, produced by Germany-based manufacturer, Dallmeier (Dallmeier electronic GmbH & Co.KG), have completed a seamless integration in the Milestone XProtect video management software (VMS). Panomera - Xprotect VMS The integration provides Milestone XProtect users with a range of entirely new capabilities, for observing and monitoring large areas, and vast spatial contexts. With Panomera, the images from up to seven detailed...

The demand for video surveillance in perimeter applications is increasing as risks evolve. A recent report by MarketsandMarkets projects that the perimeter security market will grow from $61.3 billion in 2020 to $96.5 billion by 2026. The rise in perimeter intrusions, theft, cross-border terrorism, illegal immigration, and other threats significantly impacts the rising demand for innovative solutions that transform security response into proactive mitigation. Prioritizing video data To that e...

Staff is the most important and expensive resource for most businesses. Business owners are aware that they should manage their workforce more effectively, to get the most out of their investment, as the price increases of labor. Sophisticated time and attendance solutions can manage everything needed remotely now. The CrossChex Cloud solution can secure data and provide advanced control, and access to rota planning and time management. Listed below are 5 reasons why enterprises should choose...

The 2021 International Security Conference is set to host an impressive line-up of security experts from the British Transport Police, Global Secure Accreditation Ltd, City of London Police and more, when it makes its debut at the International Security Expo 2021, taking place from September 28 - 29, 2021. Split across two days, the new CPD-certified conference will cover important sector-specific challenges and practical case studies looking at Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), aviation...

Solutions designed on the needs of speed and cost reduction, are common to all the activities called into question by the legislation. The control is automatic and immediate, overcoming the need for the permanent presence of an operator: although the entrances are always manned, the tool avoids close physical contact between the person carrying out the check and the people called to exhibit the document. QR code scanner The QR code is scanned automatically by bringing the Green pass close to...

Pluralsight, Inc., the technology workforce development company announced that OverIT has selected Pluralsight as its strategic partner to support its technology skills development to speed up its growth strategy and development of new products. Headquartered in Fiume Veneto, Italy, OverIT optimizes Field Service Management operations for customers around the globe, helping clients to transform their operations and increase the productivity and efficiency of their teams in the field. Augm...

Teledyne FLIR made available the FLIR Vue® TZ20-R, a high resolution, thermal zoom gimbal, purpose-built for the DJI® V2 Matrice 200 Series and Matrice 300 airframes and includes radiometry to measure the temperature of every pixel in the scene. Featuring two 640x512 resolution FLIR Boson® thermal camera modules, with one providing a narrow field of view (18 degrees) and the other a wide field of view (95 degrees), the Vue TZ20-R provides even greater situational awareness...

Check Point Research (CPR) exposed security vulnerability in WhatsApp’s image filter function. By applying specific image filters to a specially crafted image and sending the resulting image, an attacker could have exploited the vulnerability to read sensitive information from WhatsApp memory.   A vulnerability was rooted in WhatsApp’s image filter function CPR was able to crash WhatsApp by switching between various filters on crafted GIF files CPR promptly disclosed f...

Local authorities must better communicate the benefits of smart technology’s role in combatting climate change, according to new research. As climate change and its subsequent natural disasters dominate the global news headlines, research by technology expert, Milestone Systems, found that 80% of Britons want their local authority to take more effective action against climate change, as 230 councils have declared a climate emergency in their regions. Tackling climate problems Almost one...

Veracity has recruited Ashley Wyton as Group Sales Director, who joins the company’s management team with a focus on strengthening the organization’s relationships with security system integrators and installers, along with managing and expanding the worldwide distribution network, outside of North America. Global security sector expert Welcoming Ashley Wyton to Veracity, Alastair McLeod, Veracity’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), said “Ashley brings over 18...

Yeastar, the provider of SME PBX systems announced that it will unveil its new product, P-Series PBX System, during a virtual launch event on Tuesday, October 27 at 5:00 p.m. GMT+8, featuring product walkarounds and a live Q&A session. Already a major player in the SME communications market globally, Yeastar is looking to serve SMEs that have higher expectations with its new product. The live event will be streamed on the following platforms: Yeastar Website Yeastar YouTube Channel F...

Yeastar, the provider of SME PBX systems announced the official release of its new P-Series PBX System at its first global launch event. More than just a PBX, Yeastar’s P-Series converges voice, mobility, presence, collaboration, and more to present an elite “PBX-Plus-More” solution. “With over a decade of hands-on experience, Yeastar is moving ahead with lofty ambitions to shape the future of SME communications,” said Alan Shan, CEO of Yeastar. “We laun...

Yeastar, the provider of SME PBX systems, is excited to attend UC Expo on October 6-7, 2021, at the ExCeL London. UC EXPO is the UK’s biggest unified communications event, providing tons of technology buyers with all they need to stay up to date with the latest tech. At the UC EXPO, Yeastar will showcase more than its latest top-notch unified communications products, plus a one-stop workplace scheduling solution for modern offices and the future of work. Next-gen digital solutions &ldqu...

Yeastar, the provider of SME PBX systems announced that its 2021 launch event will take place virtually on September 16 at 9:00 a.m. GMT. Having a long history of leadership in business communications, Yeastar is poised to expand its expertise to the development of more extensive digital workplace solutions. Yeastar Launch Event 2021 will be streamed on the following platforms: Yeastar Website Yeastar YouTube Channel What to expect: Yeastar P-Series Cloud EditionEver since the release...

Yeastar, a provider of SME PBX systems launched Yeastar Central Management (YCM), a centralized platform built for cloud communications service delivery and Yeastar on-premises devices management. Cloud-based UCaaS experience YCM enables service providers to offer P-Series Cloud Edition, a full suite of unified communications solutions, including voice, video, meeting, call center, applications, third-party integration, etc. This platform features greater simplicity in service roll-o...

Cyber security provider Blue Cube Security announced it has created an alliance and formed a new group – Blue Cube Solutions - with specialist cyber security provider Next-Generation Security (NGS) and storage specialist Epaton. The hyper-convergence of cyber security, cloud, infrastructure, and digital transformation is more relevant than ever and remains at the top of most boardroom agendas. With this in mind, the three businesses will form as a new group creating a very powerful and ex...

Exabeam, the security analytics, and automation company announced the appointment of James Anderson as area vice president, EMEA channels. In this role, Anderson will be driving Exabeam’s EMEA channel strategy and delivery, leading the EMEA channel team towards continued growth and providing support for Exabeam’s partner community of system integrators, MSSPs, and value-added resellers.  Anderson will also oversee the recruitment of new partners and expansion into new territor...

Acronis, a global service provider of cyber protection announced it is entering into a training partnership with German qSkills. The Nuremberg-based company qSkills will be offering partners and end-users across EMEA comprehensive training for Acronis solutions. The exclusive training partnership with qSkills will allow Acronis to provide end-users and partners with high-quality workshops and certification courses on Acronis cyber protection solutions. Working with small groups, experienced in...

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., a foremost provider of cyber security solutions to corporate enterprises and governments globally announced the acquisition of Avanan, the fastest-growing cloud email security company. Avanan technology provides the highest level of security for emails and SaaS collaboration suites. Avanan will integrate into the Check Point Infinity consolidated architecture to deliver the world’s most secure email security offering. Utilizing patented technology d...

Alcatraz AI, a globally renowned company in physical security technologies, has announced that it has achieved ONVIF certification. ONVIF is a non-profit organization with the mission to provide and promote standardized interfaces for effective interoperability of IP-based physical security products. ONVIF standards Alcatraz AI is applying these standards to its facial authentication solution, The Rock, which combines advanced AI and 3D sensing technologies, which provide facilities with enter...

Corelight, the provider of the open network detection and response (NDR) platform, announces that it has been named a vendor on the Department of Defense (DoD) Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) blanket purchase agreement (BPA) awarded to Carahsoft Technology Corp., the trusted government IT solutions provider®. The BPA is signed for a 10-year period of performance through July 2029. Under the agreement, Carahsoft will provide asset management and cybersecurity software, software maintena...

Milestone Systems, a globally renowned provider of open platform video management software (VMS), is pleased to announce the appointment of Christina Molt Wengel, as the company’s new Chief Marketing Officer, responsible for Global Marketing, as of September 15, 2021. “To continue Milestone’s strategic journey and to meet Milestone’s massive growth ambition, I’m pleased to welcome Christina to the Executive Leadership Team. Christina comes with vast experience with...

Paxton Access, a pioneering technology manufacturer, has developed Entry, an award-winning video intercom system that can be installed standalone or on an efficiently scalable, networked system. What is Paxton’s Entry system? The complete Entry video intercom system, originally launched in 2012, is made up of just three components: a door controller, external panel, and interior monitor. This plug-and-play system allows users to grant access and make informed decisions through visual ide...

Abnormal Security, provider of a cloud-native email security platform that leverages behavioral data science to stop modern email attacks released its Q3 2021 Email Threat Report. It examines the escalating adverse impact of socially-engineered and never-seen-before email attacks, and other advanced email threats both financial and reputational to organizations worldwide. Findings of Q3 2021 Email Threat Report The report surveyed advanced email attacks across eight major industry sectors, in...

BCD, the security industry’s most trusted global video data infrastructure manufacturer, continues to develop strong partnerships and is happy to announce it has signed a strategic distribution agreement with Koyuncu Elektronik, a technology distribution company based in Turkey. Effective August 2021, Koyuncu Elektronik is the exclusive distributor of BCD’s pre-engineered video appliances product line, Video Storage Solutions (VSS), which is devoted to the Electronic Security market...

Dahua Technology, a video-centric, provider of smart IoT solutions, is introducing version 8.0 of their DSS Video Management Software (VMS) to its North American market. The software upgrade incorporates a smaller file size for the installation package, faster startup time, and an easy-to-deploy secure design. It also boasts high scalability and performance to maximize the investment of DSS users. DSS 8.0 is designed for ease of use, efficiency, and flexibility. Multiple deployment methods allo...