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The Cygnus ALERT notification and monitoring platform is a cloud-based solution designed to strengthen site safety. Using Cygnus ALERT, construction professionals and site administrators can receive event, fault, or mesh information in real time, enabling swift responses to on-site situations. Cygnus ALERT Cygnus ALERT is a subscription-based cloud portal solution, accessed through a 2G and 4G cellular hardware module, with easy user management and notifications provided thro...
Codelocks has introduced public functionality to its KL10 KitLock. The mechanical lock now provides multiple users with keyless access to shared storage at public facilities like gyms, sports centers, spas, retail stores, offices, and shared workspaces. KL10 KitLock The KL10, a durable and compact mechanical lock, is designed for easy use and is accessible via a four-digit code. Originally released with Private Function, the new KL10 Public Function allows multiple occupancy facilities to off...
Allied Universal®, the security and facility services company, is proud to announce that employee Frances Ruban received the “Patriot Employer” award from the Office of the Secretary of Defense – Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). The award recognizes Frances, who works at the company’s New York City branch office for her support of an employee who is currently serving in the National Guard. Values sacrifice and service “I am proud to receive t...
Centrios debuts at ISC West and addresses the North American small business market with a new access control platform comprised of an intuitive, secure app, web interface, and purpose-built electronic locks and readers. Additionally, the business Centrios, a brand and platform developed within ASSA ABLOY, leverages ASSA ABLOY’s scale and capacity to innovate with a bold new start-up strategy and digital-first, customer-centric approach. Digital access management “The small busines...
Barrier1 Systems, the industry pioneer in perimeter-hardening physical security vehicle barriers, is showcasing an impressive lineup of crash-rated barriers at ISC West 2024 in booth 4109. Attendees can see firsthand the wide product range that includes fixed and retractable bollards, security folding gates, and drop arms that deliver the highest level of physical protection for people, property, and critical assets. Perimeter security and safety “Barrier1 is setting new benchmarks...
RecFaces, a facial recognition software developer, announced its debut at Expo Seguridad México 2024, one of the key events in the security industry in Latin America. The exhibition will take place at Centro Citibanamex from April 16 to 18, where RecFaces will demonstrate its innovative Id-Guard solution in collaboration with Milestone, a global pioneer in video management software. Id-Guard The cutting-edge facial recognition software Id-Guard is seamlessly integrated with XProt...
Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, is showcasing the latest security innovations for small to mid-sized commercial facilities during ISC West. The expo is happening April 10-12 at the Venetian in Las Vegas. At booth 18033, Johnson Controls is displaying the latest solutions for scalable, user-friendly access control and video surveillance for small to mid-size commercial facilities like schools, churches, and retail stores. Hassle-free software...
Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, was named the overall pioneer for its smart building management platform in the Smart Building Management Platforms competitive assessment, conducted by ABI Research, a global technology intelligence firm. Researchers assessed the Johnson Controls OpenBlue ecosystem of connected technologies and services, scoring it highest in implementation among nine other platform providers. The findings were reconfirmed in A...
Invixium, a global pioneer in biometric access control and workforce management solutions announces, its participation at ISC West 2024. At the show, Invixium will exhibit its full line of NDAA-compliant, made-in-Canada, modern, and rugged biometric solutions that are specifically designed to thrive in the most unclean, hazardous, extreme, and harsh working conditions prevalent in the industrial and critical infrastructure sectors. Addressing security challenges As an integrated biometric sol...
Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division and RapidSOS announced a Digital Alerts solution for enabling firefighters to respond to commercial building fires and emergencies faster and with more accurate data. El Paso County 911 District in Texas is the first to deploy the new solution, bringing more efficient and informed emergency response to their community. Digital Alerts With Digital Alerts, emergency communication centers (ECCs) receive fire dispatch in...
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...
Stephen Robinson, Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst at WithSecure, comments on the Schneider Electric ransomware attack, says, “The attack on Schneider Electric follows a trend of cyberattacks against the energy sector." He adds, "The energy sector is a popular target for ransomware due to playing a vital role in society's daily functioning – disruption can have far-reaching consequences. Schneider Electric themselves were victims of Lockbit's MoveIT ransomware campaign in 2023, so...
NMi Group, a global pioneer in mission-critical Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Calibration (TICC) services, proudly announces the transformative acquisition of TrustCB in the Cyber Security domain. This strategic move solidifies NMi Group as the premier provider of certification services for the evolving landscape of digitally integrated and smart devices. Reliability and integrity As a part of NMi Group, TrustCB is the exclusive commercial Certification Body for the globally recogni...
Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services provider announced the promotion of Jim Lennon to vice president of treasury. He will oversee financial activities, including North American treasury and cash application activities. Lennon has been with Allied Universal for more than 13 years. He joined the company in 2010 as part of Allied Barton, which was acquired and merged with Universal Protection to become Allied Universal in 2016. Financial leaders...
XOi, a pioneering provider of technician-focused technology solutions, has named veteran industry pioneer Richard “Fletch” Fletcher to head the company’s critical manufacturer partnerships as it continues to invest in technician-focused technology driving the digital transformation of the skilled trades. As the newly appointed executive vice president of XOi’s OEM channel, Fletcher leverages his manufacturer experience to head the evolution and execution of XOi&rsq...
Veeam® Software, the #1 pioneer by market share in Data Protection and Ransomware Recovery announced several updates and enhancements of its Veeam ProPartner Network program aimed at helping partners around the world to benefit from the growing adoption of Veeam technology to help companies become radically resilient in the face of growing cyber threats and other outages. Veeam ProPartner Network The program updates are focused on supporting partner profitability in a more predictable...
Siemens Digital Industries Software announced the new Teamcenter® SLM app on Salesforce AppExchange. Developed by Siemens in collaboration with Salesforce, the app connects product engineering and product service operations by bringing together the Teamcenter Service Lifecycle Management solution from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software with Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud and Salesforce Service Cloud. service-centric business models This new app enables manufacture...
3DX-Ray will introduce their new smaller ThreatScan AS2 flat panel for their portable x-ray system, at the Intersec 2024 in Dubai, UAE. The new panel has been specifically designed for operators working in areas where access is very restricted. Flat panel A smaller footprint with a slightly improved resolution as its big brother, the AS1, uses the latest glassless technology inside to reduce size and weight. It boasts an excellent dead zone cut-off, down to less than 3mm on two sides.&...
Acre Security, a global pioneer providing state-of-the-art security systems, announced the launch of the Aspire Partner Program, marking a significant step forward in enhancing and expanding its partner ecosystem. Initially available to strategic partners in the EMEA region, the program aims to empower acre security partners by equipping them with the necessary resources and opportunities to explore new markets, create significant revenue streams, and enhance their technical and product knowled...
Abacus Group, the Managed Services Provider (“MSP”) to alternative investment firms, announced the opening of a new office in central Edinburgh, to expand its research and development and customer support capabilities, while leveraging the rich local talent pool in the area. The strategic move follows the company’s 15% revenue growth in 2023, building on the 21% recorded in 2022. New office The new office is already being utilized by several employees, and Abacus expects to...
ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA), the membership association for the security industry, have announced details for the 2024 Security LeadHER conference, a special event dedicated to advancing, connecting, and empowering women in the security profession. The second annual Security LeadHER conference will be held from Monday, June 24 – Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Security LeadHER Born of a need to e...
Radiant Logic, the Identity Data Fabric company, has unveiled RadiantOne AI, its data lake-powered Artificial Intelligence engine, and AIDA, its generative AI data assistant. RadiantOne AI RadiantOne AI is designed to complement existing tech stack and governance products by correlating data across multiple sources and providing contextual information to drive better decision-making. The result is a radical reduction in the time and resources needed to gather the data required to effectively...
Everon, also known as ADT Commercial, a security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, fire, and life safety in the U.S., announced the purchase of Apex Integrated Security Solutions, Inc., based out of Boise, Idaho, USA. Geographic expansion This is the third acquisition that Everon has completed since emerging as a standalone organization in October 2023, and already the second in 2024, following the January 4 announcement that it had acquired Maine-based Portland Safe, Inc...
LenelS2 has partnered with SALTO Systems to integrate OnGuard®, their comprehensive and flexible security solution, with SALTO’s smart locking product portfolio for an enhanced physical access control security platform. Powerful security solution "We are excited about the technology partnership between LenelS2 and SALTO," said Patrick Heylen, System Integrator Partner Program Global Manager, SALTO Systems. He adds, "This partnership combines the advanced security and smart acc...
Paxton has officially opened a brand-new manufacturing facility called the Paxton Electronics Centre. This milestone coincides with the global technology manufacturer’s continued expansion and increased customer demand for products and services. State-of-the-art facility The state-of-the-art facility is the next step in the security technology developer's vision for their technology park in the UK. The site which is nestled between the universities of Sussex and Brighton, encompa...
Hanwha Vision, a global vision solution provider, has reached a cumulative production of 10 million units in its Vietnam-based manufacturing facility just five years after beginning operations at the site. Landmark production milestone This accomplishment demonstrates the company’s growth in the global market. With this momentum, Hanwha Vision is poised to further strengthen its business and continue rolling out its vision for Europe and beyond. In October 2023, Hanwha Vision held...
Are business alarms set to change forever? Nirovision, an Australian trailblazer in AI-powered video analytics thinks so. The company unveiled its latest breakthrough, Safety Agent Alarm, a world-first innovation that allows an AI agent to actively monitor a workplace’s security cameras and promptly alert for security and safety concerns. Safety Agent Alarm With AI analyzing footage in real-time, the Safety Agent is smart enough to distinguish between non-events and genuine safety conce...
Mark Paul, a security professional for Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services company, was honored by The American Red Cross at its Evening of the Stars event for his heroic actions that saved a life. Military and first aid training Paul was recognized at the event on Nov. 14, 2023, for assisting an individual in need and saving their life. While on shift at Allied Universal’s client State Farm Park in Illinois, Paul helped a State Farm em...
IDEMIA, the globally renowned company in identity technologies, and HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency), the science and tech arm of the Ministry of Home Affairs, in Singapore, announced that they have signed a master agreement under a Strategic Partnership for Innovation (SPI) to collaborate on research and development in biometrics and forensics technologies. The partnership will accelerate the development of cutting-edge solutions to ensure the safety and security of Singapore citi...
Acre Security, a global provider of security solutions, is proud to announce its participation in Intersec 2024, taking place on 16 – 18 January 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Over the past seven months, Acre Security has unified its operations into a single, cohesive global business. This transformation underscores its commitment to providing streamlined and efficient experiences for clients worldwide. Unified network of solutions Acre Secu...
