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Security risks are on the rise. Whether it’s detecting insider threats, preventing data breaches, or fighting economic espionage, security issues are becoming a daily struggle for many organizations. According to a report by the research and consulting firm Gartner, 30% of critical infrastructure organizations will experience a security breach by 2025. This is why adopting an Access Control System (ACS) is more important than ever. An ACS uses identity authentication to make sure that onl...

Sepura’s SCU3 broadband vehicle device has successfully demonstrated compliance with the Global Certification Forum’s (GCF) technical requirements for the certification of devices incorporating 3GPP technologies and functionalities, ensuring its compatibility for use on mobile networks around the world using 2G, 3G, and 4G technologies. SCU3 vehicle offering The SCU3 has been designed for use in vehicles and/or fixed office locations and supports Mission Critical Voice (MCPTT) and...

Ava Security has announced plans to release Ava Quad, the first cloud-native multisensor security camera on the market, further expanding the suite of cloud-connected video monitoring tools available on the Ava Aware platform. Multisensor security cameras Multisensor security cameras are designed to provide 360° visibility through multiple sensors, which is advantageous for customers looking for multi-angle coverage over wide outdoor or indoor areas, such as large crossroads, parking lots,...

BSI (British Standards Institution) has announced that it has certified its first Active Implantable Medical Device (AIMD) products, Abbott’s neuromodulation clinician programmer app and its patient controller app for use on compatible personal Apple smartphone devices, to the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) (EU 2017/745) via its Notified Body in The Netherlands (2797). All Active Implantable Medical Devices and their accessories are classified as Class III and subject to the most rigoro...

Uri Guterman, the Head of Products and Marketing, Hanwha Techwin Europe feels the world is at an inflexion point in the battle against climate change. Scientists have long been sounding the alarm about the damage that carbon emissions are doing to the planet, but now they are beginning to observe widespread, unprecedented changes across the whole climate system. Some of these changes are irreversible over hundreds, to thousands, of years. Limiting climate change The good news is that there is...

Worcestershire-based security solutions company, Ecl-ips is pleased to welcome experienced business development professional, Peter Coughlin, to their team. Peter Coughlin, who lives in South Wales, will be working across England and Wales, to grow Ecl-ips’ business from their base in Stoke Prior, near Bromsgrove, UK. He will also be seeking to expand the reach of Security Group, the Bristol-based company that Ecl-ips bought in 2020, which operates across the South-West of England. Both c...

Hospitals and healthcare settings are complex sites when it comes to access and security. On the one hand, patients and their families – who may be worried and distressed – need to be able to move around with ease, without feeling they’re inside a fortress. But security remains paramount. Everyone must be safe, and valuable equipment and drugs must be protected. Integrating all access and security systems and controlling them via one unified platform gives security managers...

COVID has caused a lot of changes across practically all industries. While users may be familiar with broader changes to management and remote work, they may not know about the changes to security protocols. Alcatraz AI has been hard at work enhancing access control security in light of all post-COVID issues.   With a few key improvements, it is confident that their security systems can properly protect organizations without sacrificing efficiency or enabling the spread of harmful patho...

Aiphone, the globally renowned company in international manufacturer of intercom and security communication products, has enhanced the IX Series PC Master Station Software. It now offers two easy-to-use options, to turn any personal computer into a feature-rich intercom. IX-SOFT and IXW-MA-SOFT software The IX-SOFT and IXW-MA-SOFT software solutions give customers the option to choose between a portable, plug-and-play USB dongle, to activate individual personal computers or a multipurpose adap...

Teledyne FLIR announced the release of Conservator™, a cloud-based dataset development subscription software for perception engineers using thermal infrared and visible image datasets to train neural networks. Conservator Subscribers also gain access to application-specific segments of the Teledyne FLIR annotated image library of more than one million images with more than 100 object label categories. Designed to meet the workflow demands of data scientists in automotive, defense, secur...

Interface Security Systems, a managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises reported a 37% increase in new sales bookings in 2021, compared to the previous year. The sales growth was primarily driven by a rapidly changing threat landscape for retail and restaurant chains and their need to find technology-based solutions to address the steep increase in organized retail crime. The industry-wide trend...

New growth in AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology has led to improvements in access control systems. AI combines the quick, automated protocols of electric systems, with humans’ capacity to learn and observe key points. With both of these in play, the system can quickly evaluate potential threats, such as tailgaters, and adjust security levels. Alcatraz AI focuses on 5 key ways the process can be streamlined, with the inclusion of AI technology. Identify in an instant For humans...

SailPoint Technologies Holdings, Inc, a pioneer in identity security for the modern enterprise, announces its new Amazon Web Services (AWS) region in Tokyo. This is the seventh region for the company, with other locations in Frankfurt, London, Montreal, Sydney, and two in the United States of America (USA). The launch highlights the growing global demand for SailPoint’s cloud identity security offerings and the company’s focus on helping customers achieve their data residency requir...

Today’s enterprises are being challenged to stay one step ahead of security threats. Data shows that in 2021, the average cost of a data breach reached US$ 4.24 million, up from US$ 3.86 million in 2020, and the highest in 17 years. The surge in flexible and hybrid working arrangements (Working From Anywhere – WFA) is making an already challenging situation even more complex. Leaders now need to decide how to combine enterprise-level security with current working models. The timing...

Hikvision, a world-pioneering manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions, continues to build on its popular line of AcuSense surveillance cameras with the introduction of the new AcuSense Audio and Strobe Light Camera Series. The new camera series combines advanced machine learning with integral strobe lighting and audio warnings in a single unit providing an effective autonomous solution for deterring intruders. 2nd gen AcuSense intelligence Unlike conventional security sys...

Pimloc has raised a seed round of $7.5M led by Zetta Venture Partners. Existing investors Amadeus Capital Partners and Speedinvest also participated. The commitment reflects investors’ belief that the exponential growth in video surveillance is about to collide with regulations and increased sensitivity around privacy issues. AI-based Secure Redact Pimloc’s Secure Redact is already in use by entities that must provide video evidence that complies with new data privacy regulations...

Security-Net, Inc., a network of globally renowned security system integrators, is welcoming Strategic Security Solutions, a commercial security integrator focused on providing security solutions to commercial entities, universities, critical infrastructure and healthcare facilities, to its membership. One of four additions to the Security-Net membership within the past month, Strategic Security Solutions joins as the 19th member company and marks a period of fast growth for the organization....

With recent advancements in cloud technology and the increasing demand for remote work, more and more organizations and businesses consider migrating their physical infrastructure and video security into the cloud. The Video Surveillance Report 2020 from IFSEC Global revealed that 44% of security professionals are now using cloud-based tech in their surveillance systems. By storing data in the cloud (rather than on-site equipment), users can remotely access, preview/playback their video footage...

Abloy UK has appointed Ian Miller as Manager of its new Digital Access Solutions Academy, a purpose-built facility to showcase, work with, install and test the company’s range of products, with a particular focus on new digital solutions and ecosystems. The soon-to-be-launched Digital Access Solutions Academy is a very important and exciting milestone in the ongoing development of the comprehensive training and CPD offer from Abloy. Centre of excellence Pip Courcoux, Head of Product, Te...

Alcatraz AI, a globally renowned company in physical security technologies, has announced that it has hired Greg Sarrail to serve as the company’s first Senior Vice President (SVP) of Sales. Greg Sarrail is a Global Sales Leader with two decades of diverse experience in spearheading the business strategy and sales at renowned multi-national organizations. His valuable experience, commercial awareness, and expertise in leading by example will drive Alcatraz AI’s sales expansion. In-...

IDEMIA National Security Solutions (NSS), a subsidiary of IDEMIA, the globally renowned biometric and identity solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Patrick Clancey as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Patrick Clancey has over 18 years of experience in the biometrics industry. Prior to joining NSS, Clancey served as Vice President of Strategy and Programs and Chief of Staff for IDEMIA’s Global Digital Platforms organization. Integral role in creation of NSS Patrick Clancey w...

Allied Universal, a global security and facility services company, has recently appointed Ryan Manning as the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO). He will be based in the Santa Ana corporate office of Allied Universal. Ryan Manning will be responsible for overseeing all enterprise compliance globally for Allied Universal. With operations in over 90 countries around the world, he will contribute to the company’s ESG and sustainability goals, by furthering the company’s commitment to the h...

Securitas Electronic Security, Inc. (SES), with industry renowned expertise in retail security, has announced a strategic partnership with Nedap, in order to provide retail, RFID and cloud-based loss prevention solutions. SES – Nedap partnership This partnership expands SES offerings to include Nedap’s portfolio of retail offerings focusing on inventory visibility and seamless shopping experiences, including Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) solutions for retail stores, unified...

Anviz is excited to announce that the team has moved to a new location in Union City, expanding its sales team and logistic center, along with a state-of-the-art training area. The old office served well, and it made great memories there, but it couldn't be more exciting about the new space. In the past 2 years, the global business had been affected in various aspects. Anviz Global Inc. has been lucky to keep the business growing. New officer offers more space The new office offered more squa...

Door access control has undergone many changes in recent years with new technology and practices going in and out of style. With the recent developments in AI, the future of security technology is more secure and efficient. Making buildings both easier to navigate and harder to break into. Keep reading below for all the amazing possibilities of AI in action. Frictionless access system With door access control, the users face is their credential. The Alcatraz Rock uses three-dimensional sen...

Arabesque has announced a new partnership with Snowflake Inc., the Data Cloud company, enabling financial institutions and investors to integrate Arabesque’s suite of data assets and insights into their technology stacks securely and in real-time. Data Cloud solution The partnership will allow Arabesque to deliver its market-renowned solutions at scale, through Snowflake’s Data Cloud, which offers a centralized and streamlined data delivery experience with no additional integration...

Oncam, a global independent manufacturer of single-sensor fisheye 360-degree cameras and video surveillance technology, has announced the launch of the C-08, a high-performing, compact, and easy-to-install 8 MP camera that provides coverage of wide areas from a single viewpoint. Engineered and designed by Oncam and powered by the globally renowned Qualcomm Vision Intelligence Platform technology, the C-08 camera achieves complete situational awareness, at up to 60 fps (frames per second). Onca...

Medical device manufacturers are pioneers in medical device tracking, digitizing loaner management to automate their consignment programs and support SPD traceability. Consigned surgical instrumentation and devices, such as ortho, implants, scopes, and laparoscopy, have become essential to healthcare facilities. Metal and plastic trays designed to handle and protect them during sterilization are now available with electronic tags that allow full tracking and digitalization of consignment progra...

AlertEnterprise has announced David Cassady as its new Chief Revenue Officer. In this newly created role, Cassady will focus on building a high-velocity sales organization to drive sales growth, customer success, and strategic partnership efforts. He’s no stranger to AlertEnterprise, having worked at the company 2010-2013 as senior vice president of global operations overseeing international sales operations and managed channel distribution. SaaS offering “I’m thrilled to be...

Boon Edam Inc., a global pioneer in security entrances and architectural revolving doors announced their North American manufacturing facility in Lillington, NC has received national Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) accreditation. Administered through the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the SHARP Recognition Program certifies employers that have established, implemented, and maintained exceptional work...