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Xtract One Technologies Inc. announced its partnership with Sentara Health to provide weapons detection services at hospitals in Virginia, following a successful deployment of Xtract One’s SmartGateway entry screening technology. The deployment at two hospitals was part of the evaluation for expansion to all 12 Sentara hospitals in Virginia and North Carolina. Violence against healthcare workers has grown, especially since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. About 74% of workpla...

UK-based Cortech Developments and global security and surveillance technology pioneer - Vicon are proud to announce their 20-year anniversary of the partnership. Since their initial collaboration, Cortech and Vicon have worked together to provide integrated security solutions to organizations around the world. Their partnership has enabled the seamless integration of Vicon's advanced security and surveillance technology with Cortech's Datalog platform. Events-based analytics By connecting Vic...

OPTEX, a sensor manufacturer for more than 40 years, will demonstrate its new FlipX indoor series for the first time in South Africa at Securex. The new sensor range - which comprises the FlipX Standard and Advanced models - provides highly accurate and reliable detection due to a bespoke pyroelectric sensor and a unique lens that can be ‘flipped’ to provide both a narrow and wide detection in a single device. Grade 2 FlipX Standard sensor The sleek and compact Grade 2 FlipX Stand...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has recognized Paul Anstine, Majority Staff Director for the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Homeland Security, and Scott Shellenberger, State’s Attorney for Baltimore County, Maryland, with the 2023 SIA Excellence in Government Service Award. Extensive leadership recognition This award honors public servants who have demonstrated extensive leadership and a steady commitment to supporting and advancing the effective use of se...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance, and Brivo, the global pioneer of cloud-based access control and smart space technologies announced one of the largest investments to date in cloud physical security. SECOM CO., LTD, one of the largest security integration companies in the world, according to Forbes Global 2000, has made a primary equity investment of $192 million in the two companies, $100 million in Eagle Eye Networks, and $92 million in Brivo. Cloud and AI...

Rubrik, the Zero Trust Data Security™ Company, unveiled new user intelligence capabilities designed to empower organizations to become more proactive in the fight against ongoing cyber attacks. Rubrik aims to deliver cyber resilience across both the data and users, including new User Intelligence, so organizations can work to proactively prevent attacks from happening before they cause significant damage.  Addressing data security needs Data remains highly vulnerable to cyber incid...

Touchless Biometric Systems, a Swiss provider of biometric technologies headquartered in Pfäffikon, Zurich, has unveiled its latest innovation in biometric management: the Biomanager Enterprise software platform. The innovative platform, the result of years of research and development, offers a comprehensive solution for managing and monitoring biometric products and data. Biometric devices are the best way to increase security and reliably verify the identity of individuals. But how can a...

A new 10-week online course will offer security pioneers expert guidance on developing, maintaining, aligning, and optimizing global security operations centers (GSOC). The Security Executive Council’s Next Generation Security Leader (NGSL) GSOC Course is tailored for current security practitioners and university/college students. Instructors include SEC subject matter experts and current security practitioners from companies including Delta Air Lines, Zoom, Dell, Coca-Cola, Comcast, Equi...

Coalition, the world's first Active Insurance provider designed to prevent digital risk before it strikes, released the 2023 edition of its Cyber Claims Report detailing the evolution of cyber trends. The report found that policyholders with even one unresolved critical vulnerability were 33% more likely to experience a claim. Additionally, policyholders — regardless of organization size — who continued to use end-of-life software, products no longer supported by their origina...

SecurityScorecard announced that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has awarded a contract for SecurityScorecard subscriptions to enable pipeline and rail owners/operators, who elect to use the subscription to more accurately monitor and assess the cyber health of their transportation systems. Subscription service SecurityScorecard’s subscription service allows owners/operators to voluntarily assess their cybersecurity posture with cybersecurity vulnerability monitoring, ra...

Gallagher Security will release v8.90 of their award-winning security site management software, Command Centre on May 31st. People-first integrations Meredith Palmer, Chief Product Officer at Gallagher Security explains that the enhancements to Command Centre which include facial biometrics, and synchronized cardholder management, have been approached as “People-first integrations, designed to simplify user experiences and improve business efficiencies.” “People are at the h...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is exhibiting its comprehensive range of key control and asset management solutions at IFSEC 2023, from May 16-18, 2023, in London, United Kingdom (UK). Morse Watchman’s award-winning KeyWatcher® Touch system will be on display, alongside a range of additional products at stand IF.4610 at IFSEC 2023. Key control and asset management solutions “The IFSEC show is unique as it is really four shows...

Streamlight® Inc., a globally renowned provider of high-performance flashlights, announced that Holt & McArdle, Inc. received the company’s 2022 Sales Rep Agency of The Year award for the Fire and Industrial markets. Holt & McArdle Associates, Inc. is a manufacturers' representative agency for the industrial, fire, law enforcement, and construction markets. Based in Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania, the company received the award in recognition for outstanding sales achievement.&nb...

i-PRO introduces Michele Wood, Director, of Americas Marketing. She has just joined the company and will oversee all facets of marketing to drive strategic, programmatic, growth, and operational objectives.  Michele is an accomplished vision-driven and goal-focused marketing pioneer with a proven history of innovation and achievement across B2B spanning SaaS, cybersecurity, IoT, AI, technology, data, and energy industries. Work experience Michele Wood holds two software patents in user-...

Salient Systems is pleased to announce the release of CompleteView v7.3, the latest update to Salient’s video management software that includes a variety of new features designed to improve the user experience. Enhanced camera analytic event support One of the key updates in CompleteView v7.3 is the enhanced camera analytic event support. With this feature, users can easily configure and capture any event delivered over the ONVIF driver, regardless of recording type. The update also ens...

The Dahua WizMind is a full portfolio of solutions comprising project-oriented products including IPC, NVR, PTZ, IVSS, thermal and software platform that adopts industry-leading deep learning algorithms. As a pioneer in video-centric AIoT solutions and service providers, Dahua has been constantly developing and improving its product offerings to provide more business value to its global customers and deliver reliable and comprehensive AI solutions for vertical markets. Human-based applications...

Over three-quarters, (78%) of UK schools have experienced at least one type of cyber-incident, according to a recent National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and National Grid for Learning (LGfL) audit. OmniIndex, the secure Web3 data platform, has called on the education sector to take steps to ensure its data is adequately protected. Cyberattacks Cyberattacks on educational institutions have been on the rise for some time. In early January 2023, it was reported that confidential data from 14 U...

OpenAI’s ChatGPT has taken the world by storm since its release in November 2022 and companies have been racing to adopt this in some shape or form in their business processes. Helping these companies embrace the opportunity, WorkHack is announcing a $1.5M funding round to develop its AI tech layer, which allows businesses to deploy safe, thoughtful, and responsible AI functions.  Funding round The funding round was co-led by Together Fund along with Nexus Venture Partners and also...

Security experts at ADT have released a brand new outdoor wifi camera, which provides two-way audio and crystal-clear imagery.  24/7 surveillance Michele Bennett, General Manager at ADT UK&I Subscriber says “Our brand new security camera not only allows for surveillance of your home and surrounding areas, it also allows homeowners to warn off potential intruders. Our camera is also fully integrated with the ADT Smart Services app which means customers are informed...

Qognify, part of Hexagon, a provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, and Johnson Controls Security Products, a unified group of access control, video, location-based security, and intrusion brands present an integration between their products Qognify VMS and Kantech EntraPass. Faster and targeted response The integration of both software products enables users to better understand situations based on the synchronization of event and video data, allowing a faster and more...

Sentry Enterprises, a cutting-edge company that is transforming what identity means across the physical and digital worlds, announces a partnership with Global Accountability Corp. (GAC), a technology company that specializes in Near-field Communication technology with a patron survey feature set. This partnership will revolutionize Identity Access Management (IAM) and ensure transparency with absolute proof of identity. The partnership between GAC and Sentry Enterprises brings together two inn...

The Department of Science, Information and Technology (DSIT) in partnership with Infosecurity Europe, the most influential information security event, has unveiled the shortlist for the UK’s Most Innovative Cyber SME 2023 contest. As part of Infosecurity Europe’s focus on innovation, the competition aims to spotlight micro, small, and medium cybersecurity businesses as they showcase the newest cybersecurity tech and solutions. DSIT competition Fourteen of the UK’s most creat...

For over three decades, Matrix has earned acclaim as a player in the global telecom and security sectors. Its comprehensive range of products for telecom, video surveillance, access control, and time attendance serves organizations of all sizes with complete communication and security solutions. Technology solutions Driven by its customer-centric approach, Matrix develops top-of-the-line technology solutions using in-house research, design, and development, with nearly 40% of its employees d...

PureTech is committed to continuous innovation and customer satisfaction by providing the most comprehensive, easy to integrate, and reliable AI-boosted, geospatial video analytics and sensor fusion software solutions for borders and critical infrastructure. Larry Bowe Jr., CEO, said, “We are pleased to share just some of our progress bringing new capabilities to market in our last few major software releases. This is one of the many reasons why PureTech was named in a recent industry rep...

Dell Technologies advances software-driven innovation across its storage portfolio, driving increased cyber resiliency, energy efficiency and automation to power customers’ multicloud journeys. Dell’s commitment to software development has resulted in more than 2,000 storage portfolio advancements in the past twelve months across every category of the external storage industry. These advances are available at no additional cost to existing customers and are consumable through on-pre...

Blackline Safety Corp., a pioneer in connected safety technology, announced Peter Attalla has been appointed to the position of Vice President, International Sales effective immediately. Peter Attalla is a seasoned pioneer, transforming safety culture and operational efficiencies for industrial companies across many sectors, including telecommunications, energy and chemicals, where he had hands-on experience with Blackline Safety products. Extensive industry experience Prior to joining Blackl...

Access control systems are critical to the security of many businesses, organizations, and facilities. To ensure that only authorized individuals can enter secure areas, it’s essential to implement effective access control measures. Two-factor authentication (2FA) using the Elatec TWN4 RFID and ePortID palm vein scanning solution significantly enhances the security of access control systems. Access control process RFID technology is commonly used in access control systems to allow indiv...

Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, prides itself on the levels of service provided to its customers and is happy to announce several new enhancements that have been introduced or that are coming soon. Buy Now – This offers simple, but convenient functionality that will enable customers to quickly confirm the PDF quotes with the click of a button. No additional phone call or email is required. Customers can also remove lines, choose a different delivery address and sh...

Videonetics announced that it has become a Full Member of ONVIF®, the open industry forum that provides and promotes standardized interfaces for effective interoperability of IP-based physical security products. Ranked among the top five VMS brands (OMDIA Informa Tech 2021) in Asia, Videonetics has retained its leadership position in providing a ‘Truly Open & Unified Platform’ enabling greater interoperability between all their products, maximizing usage of the infrastr...

Healix, the partner for health, travel, and security-related risk management solutions, has joined a five-year partnership with the recently formed Emergency Alliance.  The Emergency Alliance represents the formal coming together of New Zealand’s expert relief agencies, who have agreed to collaborate to share knowledge and resources to create efficiencies in their fundraising activities. Through this collaboration, Emergency Alliance is able to provide more efficient emergency a...