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ProdataKey (PDK), manufacturer of the major cloud access control platform built for mobile gives PDK.io system users access to immediate, turnkey integrations with cameras from five manufacturers from within its settings interface: Digital Watchdog, Hanwha Wisenet Wave, NX Witness, Turing, and Spot AI.  PDK.io Currently, when users log into their cloud platform, they may pull up installed cameras from any of the five partnering manufacturers and use a simple dropdown menu to ass...

ODSecurity will be exhibiting at Milipol Asia Pacific, in Singapore alongside their agent in the region, TT Innovation and Technology (TTIT). Together, they will be exhibiting the total contraband detection capability of ODSecurity.  Products on display Products on show at the exhibition will include the Soter RS full body scanner, THEIA digital assistant for detecting contraband, and ODSecurity’s Central Database.  Soter RS full body scanner combines ultra-low radiation wit...

Suprema, a global pioneer in AI-based security solutions, has announced the supply of the latest version of the under-display ultrasonic fingerprint recognition algorithm, BioSign, to the Samsung Galaxy S24 series supported by the Qualcomm 3D Sonic Sensor Gen 2. Since 2019, starting with the Samsung Galaxy S10, Suprema has continuously incorporated fingerprint recognition algorithms into numerous Galaxy S series, earning recognition for its world-class technological capabilities. BioSign 6.0 v...

iC Consult, the world’s renowned independent consultancy, systems integrator, and managed services provider for identity-driven cybersecurity is thrilled to announce a ground-breaking partnership with Transmit Security, the pioneering innovator of identity verification and fraud prevention services, including market-pioneering orchestration, phishing-resistant authentication with true passwordless MFA, passkeys and modern customer identity and access management (CIAM). This partnership ma...

Finland’s correctional sites have been secured for 30 years by thousands of access control readers – all made by Idesco. In an ongoing practice over the years, older reader versions have been replaced by new ones during renovations, such that all the newest prisons now use the latest encryption technologies. Idesco readers Correctional sites are a very special, highly demarcated access control environment. That is because, at every moment, the movement of personnel and prisoners m...

Comelit-PAC has launched a new portfolio of LOGOS monitors, designed to enable installers to upgrade door entry systems, quickly and efficiently using NFC communications and the MyComelit app. The new LOGOS monitor series from the security and fire safety specialist - globally known for its high-specification solutions - represents a major leap forward in smart door entry system upgrades, offering installers exceptional ease of use and enhanced functionality. LOGOS monitor application By harn...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and intelligent inventory management systems, is featuring several of its latest key control systems and solutions at SECON 2024, from March 20-22, 2024, at the KINTEX Exhibition Center in South Korea.  Morse Watchman’s award-winning KeyWatcher® Touch system will be on display and available for demonstration alongside a suite of additional products at booth # A013. Quality key control solutions “As Morse Watchmans expan...

Genetec Inc., a global technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, is pleased to announce its plans for ASIS Europe 2024, taking place in Vienna, Austria from 20-22 March, 2024. Genetec can be found on Stand #D4-D5 where it will be showcasing the power and flexibility of its unified physical security software to transform all aspects of physical security and operations. The company will also actively participate in the speaker program...

DoorBird will be attending ISC West 2024, the premier security industry event, showcasing its latest innovations in smart doorbell technology. As a global provider of video intercom systems, DoorBird is excited to present their cutting-edge solutions to security professionals and industry experts.  DoorBird invites all attendees to visit booth #9074 to experience firsthand how DoorBird is revolutionizing home security and access control. ISC West ISC West is the largest converged securit...

In recognition of its best-in-class employee training and development programs, Allied Universal® has earned a 2024 Training APEX Award from Training Magazine. Award ranking The Training APEX Award is the only awards program ranking companies that are unsurpassed in harnessing human capital. The ranking is determined by assessing a range of qualitative and quantitative factors, including financial investment in employee development, the scope of development programs, how closely developme...

The Board of Directors of TE Connectivity Ltd., a global major in connectors and sensors, has unanimously approved a proposed change of the company's place of incorporation from Switzerland to Ireland. Shareholders will be asked to vote in favor of the proposal at a Special General Meeting of Shareholders in Zurich, Switzerland. If approved, TE expects to implement the change in 2024. TE leadership hub TE Connectivity does not anticipate any material change in its operations or financial resu...

Shareholders of TE Connectivity Ltd., a global major in connectors and sensors, elected Carol "John" Davidson as the new Chairman of the Board at the company's March 13 annual general meeting of shareholders. Davidson assumes the Chairman's role from Tom Lynch, who retired from the board after serving as the chairman since 2013. Davidson has served as a member of the board since 2016 and has been the Lead Independent Director of TE since 2022. He has more than 30 years of leadership experience...

IriusRisk, the industry-pioneering platform for automated threat modeling, has announced the appointment of Jose López Muñoz as its new Head of AI. The appointment represents another key milestone in IriusRisk’s plans to power the development of advanced AI-driven threat modeling solutions, transforming how the company can help its customers design secure software and systems. Prior roles of Jose López Muñoz Jose’s immediate priorities will be helping I...

CIE Group, a provider of security and audiovisual solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with VOLO, an innovator in cloud-based access control systems. Through this agreement, CIE Group will become an authorized distributor of VOLO's access control platform, offering a comprehensive solution for businesses and organizations seeking to enhance security, streamline access management, and gain valuable insights into their physical spaces. Cloud-based platform VOLO's cloud-based platfor...

Transmit Security and I-Tracing are joining forces to leverage their complementary skills and expertise in anticipating threats and managing customer identities, thus securing consumers' digital journey, regardless of the digital purchase channel used (e-commerce website or application). “As part of this alliance, I-Tracing has become the official reseller and integrator of Transmit Security solutions in France. We are delighted with our partnership with I-Tracing, a pioneering pure-playe...

SONITROL, the pioneering provider of integrated business security solutions, has achieved a significant milestone by reaching 60 years in business. The company will commemorate its six decades of achievements over the coming months and to mark the occasion has joined the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) in order to work with the education community to better secure schools and create safer learning environments. In 1963 Robert Baxter met Al Cronk in Anderson, Indiana. Baxter was an inv...

The UK’s carers should be cautious of using unregulated AI bots, according to researchers from Oxford University. Study findings A pilot study by academics at the University of Oxford found some care providers had been using generative AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Bard to create care plans for people receiving care. That presents a potential risk to patient confidentiality, according to Dr. Caroline Green, an early career research fellow at the Institute for Ethics in AI at Oxford, w...

The Small Business Network (SBN), a cornerstone in the security industry for the past 14 years, has appointed Abbey Petkar, the Managing Director of Magenta Security Services, as its new Executive Chairman, a change from his previous role of Press Officer. This strategic appointment marks a significant milestone in SBN's mission to foster professionalism, support staff, improve working conditions, enhance sustainability, and drive numerous other positive changes within the security sector. Lon...

Comelit-PAC is exhibiting at The Security Event 2024 to launch a host of innovative new products, including integrated biometric access control with CCTV, video door entry, and fire safety. On stand 5/F60, Comelit-PAC will debut its brand new video monitors, designed to enable installers to install or upgrade door entry systems, quickly and efficiently using NFC communications and the MyComelit app. Housing Central Visitors will also be among the first to experience Housing Central, a cloud...

OSI Systems, Inc. (the ‘Company’ or ‘OSI Systems’) has announced that its Security division has been awarded a $16 million contract by an international airport to enhance its checkpoint security infrastructure. Checkpoint lane upgrade This checkpoint lane upgrade includes supplying advanced 920CT screening systems integrated with automated tray return systems (TRS) lanes to streamline security operations. As part of this award, OSI Systems is also expected to provide mu...

Permiso, a Palo Alto-based identity threat detection and response startup, has announced the launch of CloudGrappler, an open-source tool designed to help security teams quickly detect threat actors in their Azure and AWS environments. The tool built off the foundation of Cado Security’s Cloudgrep project, offers enhanced detection capabilities culled from the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) of modern cloud threat actors like LUCR-3 (Scattered Spider).  Open-source tool...

Checkmarx, the pioneer in cloud-native application security, has announced an integration partnership with SD Elements from Security Compass, a pioneer in Security by Design. The integration enhances Checkmarx One, the industry-pioneering enterprise application security platform, and Checkmarx SAST by incorporating SD Elements to streamline and expand threat modeling capabilities across the software development life cycle (SDLC). Threat modeling Threat modeling is essential in identifyin...

Allegion US, a pioneering security products and solutions provider, has introduced the Schlage® XE360™ Series Wireless Locks, a new electronic lock portfolio designed with multifamily market needs–like style and technology–in mind, at an attractive price point. The XE360 Series is the next generation of innovative electronic locks from Schlage, outfitted with the options and features most looked for by multifamily properties and made to fit the needs of a wide range of com...

Global technology solutions provider - Arrow Electronics, Inc. (ARW) has announced it has evolved its award-winning ArrowSphere platform into a full-service digital experience for its customers in North America. Based on customer feedback, the expanded ArrowSphere platform provides channel partners and vendors access to Arrow’s services through a single interface. Containing new applications specifically requested by channel partners to help them better serve customers, the platform...

Invicti Security has named GuidePoint Security - the North America region Partner of the Year in its 2023 Channel Partner Awards. Award winners for the Channel Partner Awards recognize Invicti’s top-performing global partners and highlight the immense work done to cultivate a partner program that delivers best-in-class service and provides exceptional value for customers. Accelerated growth  The prestigious award recognized GuidePoint Security’s impressive 151% year-over-year...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, announces the opening of its new ASEAN headquarters in Singapore, marking a significant milestone in the company's ambitious international growth strategy. Verkada's new Singapore office The new Singapore office, Verkada's fourth in the Asia Pacific region, will significantly enhance the company's ability to support its growing customer base in the region. "Over the past year, we've witnessed remarkable growth in our APAC customer...

Over recent months, global rivals have made rapid progress in the proliferation of VTOL & Fixed Wing platforms and breakthrough technologies being used and integrated into their military strategies and warfare activities. Such escalation in recognition, advancement, and use, has posed a significant threat to U.S. programs and security, impacting civil and commercial targets alike. With these threats on the doorstep, it is essential to efficiently build out powerful countermeasures against m...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud physical security, is now a Mission Partner of The "I Love U Guys" Foundation, a national non-profit organization that operates programs and trainings to standardize crisis response programs across schools. Verkada's partnership with The "I Love U Guys'' Foundation reinforces its commitment to providing real-time monitoring and response capabilities to help protect students during emergency situations. Integrated hardware and software solution The "I Love U Guys''...

Checkmarx, the pioneer in cloud-native application security, has released the annual Future of AppSec Report, which gives an in-depth look at the current state of application security, future investments, and organizations’ most critical security concerns. The study reveals that 92% of companies surveyed had experienced a breach in the prior year due to vulnerabilities of applications developed in-house. Application security In recent years the responsibility for application security ha...

HID, the worldwide renowned company in trusted identity solutions has announced a collaborative self-service patient engagement and facial recognition offering designed to enhance healthcare operations and administer an improved patient service at every touchpoint. The technology triad involves: HID: The major company in biometric technology across various use cases and vertical markets  CERTIFY Health: A provider of modernized solutions to optimize patient care and experiences CTS: A...