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Hikvision’s HikCentral Professional platform provides a centralized software solution to remotely view and manage all facets of an organization’s integrated physical security systems. The advanced platform delivers vast integration and management capabilities for video surveillance, access control, video intercom, and various specialty solutions, such as under vehicle surveillance, along with a host of embedded intelligent analytics and system analysis tools. HikCentral Professiona...

Ramtech, the innovative UK wireless safety and security solutions business, has been bought by Halma plc. The acquisition by Halma will support Ramtech’s ambitions to enter new global markets and invest in a substantial product roadmap. Halma plc is a global group of life-saving technology companies, whose purpose is to grow a safer, cleaner and heathier future for everyone, every day. Ramtech will join a number of companies in the safety and fire detection markets, which are part of Halm...

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc (Crossword), the technology commercialization company that is focused on cyber security and risk management, is pleased to announce, subsequent to its oversubscribed 5.0 million pounds fundraising, the acquisition of the whole of the share capital of Stega UK Limited (Stega), the threat intelligence and monitoring company, referred to in Crossword’s announcement of 28 July 2021, has completed the transaction. Stega acquisition The Stega acquisition offers Cros...

SALTO Systems, a globally renowned manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, showcased exciting new products and industry-specific access control solutions at ISC West 2021, which took place in July, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Highlights at SALTO Systems’ Booth 9061 at the ISC West 2021 event include: Information on new products, including the tough IP68 certified Neoxx padlock and the XS4 One Deadlatch for aluminum framed glass storefront doors. Users can deploy MyLock configura...

SALTO Systems has increased focus on delivering industry-specific smart access control solutions for varied verticals. A few of note include: Education SALTO delivers next-generation access control solutions for schools, colleges, and universities, which can help manage and control educational environments better. They balance security with accessibility, and advanced technology with affordability. SALTO wire-free, smart tech access solutions deliver safe, welcoming campuses in educational fa...

TRENDnet Inc. (TRENDnet), a globally renowned company in reliable SMB and consumer networking, and surveillance solutions, has announced the introduction of TRENDnet Hive, an advanced network cloud manager that is designed to save users on both - cost and time, by simplifying and centralizing network management and monitoring. Easy remote access Hassle-free remote access and management is made possible with TRENDnet’s reliable cloud service (and free mobile companion app, which is coming...

Vectra AI, a pioneer in threat detection and response released the findings of the PaaS & IaaS Security Survey Report. The report compiled the answers of 317 IT executives all using AWS, 70% coming from organizations of 1,000+ employees. The findings show a rapid expansion and reliance on AWS services while simultaneously showcasing security blind spots within many organizations. Findings of the survey As digital transformation efforts continue, the survey found that AWS is becoming an ev...

Online electronic disruptor platform, instaENG is reporting massive success, following its latest exhibit at the recent Retail Risk London 2021 event in London, United Kingdom. Security bid platform The security bid platform demonstrated to attendees how customers can use this revolutionary platform to post jobs in specialties, such as CCTV, intruder alarms and fire systems, which businesses or sole traders can then directly bid for. Tastefully brought to life with giveaway dinosaur stress ba...

Allegion, a globally renowned provider of security products and solutions, has announced the launch of the LCN 6400 COMPACT series low-energy automatic operator for touchless access and accessible operation on interior doors. LCN 6400 COMPACT series Designed for use in a variety of institutional and commercial facilities, it is the only auto operator on the market that has the ability to easily convert existing LCN 4040XP mechanical door closers to touchless solutions, for automated opening an...

ISC West 2021, in collaboration with premier sponsor, Security Industry Association (SIA), took place last week from July 19-21, 2021, at the Sands Expo & Convention Center, in Las Vegas, serving to accelerate market recovery and re-define the roadmap ahead for the security & public safety industry, after a year-plus hiatus of large scale, in-person events. ISC West 2021 Noting the buzz of positive energy, enthusiasm and excitement throughout the three-day event, ISC West customers tes...

International Security Expo is returning to Olympia London, in London, United Kingdom, in September 2021, with a range of pavilions and zones, each dedicated to a particular field of security, in order to help visitors navigate the show with ease. One of the zones, the Disaster & Resilience Zone, will combine the latest innovations in crisis management with a comprehensive education program. International Security Expo 2021 Attendees will be able to network face-to-face with the zone&rsqu...

ONVIF, the global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, has announced that it will end its support for Profile Q early next year since it contains certain specifications that are no longer consistent with current cyber security best practices. Profile Q Profile Q was developed to provide an easy setup of a conformant device on an IP network. It requires a Profile Q conformant device to allow anonymous access to all ONVIF commands, during the setup process in the f...

Comelit Group, as a founder partner to The Security Event, is excited to return to exhibit with the launch of the latest integrated solutions, comprising an array of smart security and fire safety systems for residential and commercial premises. On stand 3a/B10, Comelit will be presenting its new Logifire addressable panel, which has been designed to offer a simple to install, fire safety solution that is compliant with to latest standards. It is complemented with a new range of detectors, offe...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi announces its forthcoming appearance at The Security Event, the major UK commercial, enterprise, and domestic security event which takes place from 7th-9th September at the NEC Birmingham. As one of the first major UK security sector events since the pandemic, TDSi will be showcasing its latest products - including the newly enhanced TDSi GARDiS range of hardware and software systems.   Benefits of GARDiS range Looking ahead to Th...

Aqua Security, the pure-play cloud-native security solutions company, has announced the availability of its new Aqua Platform, with a unified console to ease the journey from scanning and visibility to workload protection in cloud-native environments. Aqua Platform The new Aqua platform reduces administrative burden and allows security teams to start with scanning and cloud security posture management (CSPM) capabilities, then add in sandboxing capabilities and workload protection as needed. T...

APi Group Corporation (APi Group) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Chubb Fire & Security Business (Chubb) from Carrier Global Corporation for an enterprise value of US$ 3.1 billion, which is comprised of US$ 2.9 billion cash and approximately US$ 200 million of assumed liabilities and other adjustments. Chubb Fire & Security Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Chubb has approximately 13,000 employees globally and a sales and service...

Traka is attending The Security Event 2021, to showcase its latest intelligent solutions in key and equipment management, together with powerful integration capability to improve sector productivity, security and accountability. TrakaWEB software On stand 3a/H50, Traka will be presenting its latest generation TrakaWEB software, offering remote administration with the benefits of faulty item exchange, curfew, and fleet management, together with full audit control capability. It can be recorded...

Integrated security manufacturer, TDSi is proud to announce its forthcoming appearance at The Security Event 2021, the major UK commercial, enterprise, and domestic security event, which will take place from September 7 - 9, 2021, at the NEC Birmingham, in Birmingham, United Kingdom. As one of the first major UK security sector events since the pandemic, TDSi will be proudly showcasing its latest products, including the newly enhanced TDSi GARDiS range of hardware and software systems. TDSi GA...

CloudSense, the renowned provider of the world's most powerful Configure, Price, Quote, (CPQ) engine, has announced the appointment of Brian McCann as the new Chief Product Officer (CPO). Brian's addition to the team underlines the company's focus on product innovation across end-to-end revenue operations. AI, security and core network expert Brian McCann joins from Nokia Software, where he worked as the Chief Product Officer and Chief Technology Officer Brian McCann joins from Nokia Software...

Secure Logiq is joining forces with 360 Vision Technology, AMG Systems, Cortech Developments, Harper Chalice and Suprema, to present a free webinar dedicated to Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) security technologies. CNI security technologies webinar The 1-hour session will take place on Wednesday 28th July at 10am BST (05.00 EDT, 09.00 UTC, 11.00 CEST, 13.00 GST 17.00 SGT) and has been created to offer practical support for those responsible for safety and/or security in the utilities,...

Vector Flow has announced that it has received LenelS2 factory certification and joined the LenelS2 OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). Vector Flow’s AI-enabled physical security automation platform interfaces with the OnGuard access control system, to strengthen customers’ security programs, with integrated identity governance and improved compliance, across their entire cyber-physical security infrastructure. LenelS2 factory certification  “Vector Flow has completed r...

Earning the international praise from high-level visitors and exhibitors alike, the first edition of the prestigious defense exhibition, DEFEA 2021 was completed in total success, presenting 315 renowned exhibiting defense industries from 22 countries and visited by 45 official national delegations, represented at political and military level, from 36 countries. From 13th to 15th of July, 2021, Metropolitan Expo, the largest and most advanced exhibition centre in Southeast Europe, hosted highly...

The Security Leadership Research Institute (SLRI), part of the Security Executive Council (SEC), has released the results of its 2021 Corporate Security Organizational Structure, Cost of Services, and Staffing Benchmark. A few highlights of the new benchmark include: 41% of respondents operated at the Director level Average security budget reported was US$ 13,254,850 On average, respondents reported one security employee, for every 93 employees Results on SLRI's new benchmark Security...

To meet rising consumer demands for parcel delivery, particularly for goods bought online, logistics companies need to manage their loading docks as effectively as possible. However, dock managers often lack the real-time information they need to make fast, accurate decisions. They may not be able to see, for example, which docks are available, which are in use, and which will soon be free. Without these vital insights, vehicles often wait unnecessarily, when they could be loading or unloading,...

Edge360 announced the launch of its new Video Management Software (VMS), Surveill VMS, which is the first fully containerised VMS running on micro services. Surveill VMS Surveill VMS was originally created to support the U.S. government on a global scale and now offers the private sector a true-enterprise surveillance technology that can scale with their business. “Edge360 makes products that are operationally-appropriate, specifically designed to answer to real-world issues in mission-...

The largest defense industries in the world were represented at a very high level at the DEFEA 2021 security event. Presidents, Vice Presidents, Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and General Directors of companies, such as Dassault Aviation, MBDA, Damen, Lockheed Martin, Airbus, Naval Group, ARQUUS, Ceska Zbrojovka, Thales, ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, Nexter, IAI, IWI, ELBIT, Boeing and BAE were present at the exhibition and made flattering comments about the organizing of DEFEA, and the contact...

Pluralsight, Inc., the technology workforce development company announced the promotion of Gary Eimerman to General Manager of Pluralsight Skills. Reporting to Pluralsight co-founder and CEO Aaron Skonnard, Eimerman was promoted from his previous position as Head of Skills Development. Developing tech skills “For eight years, Gary has played an integral role in Pluralsight’s promise to deliver the most effective path to developing tech skills,” said Skonnard. “From...

Vectra AI, a globally renowned company in threat detection and response, has announced that the Vectra Cognito platform delivers key Zero Trust capabilities for Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure customers. Vectra AI Vectra AI is uniquely positioned as an integral part of the model, which assumes breaches by investigating the behavior of users, workloads, networks, and devices as though they originate from an untrusted network by leveraging its analytics and understanding of users and accounts,...

NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc., one of the renowned manufacturers and designers of high-tech electronic security devices, wireless recurring communication services for intrusion and fire alarm systems, as well as a global provider of school safety solutions, has announced that it will be showcasing new products at the ISC West 2021 trade show, which is slated to take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, from July 19 to July 21, 2021, at the Sands Expo Center. During the ISC West show, NAPCO will be s...

AlertMedia, the globally renowned emergency communication solutions provider, announced that the company has hired Laura Woolford as the Chief People Officer. Laura Woolford, who joined in June 2021, brings more than two decades of experience in HR leadership roles, at large and public companies. Guiding AlertMedia’s growth As Chief People Officer, she will play a strategic role in guiding AlertMedia’s growth, both domestically and internationally, while leading all aspects of Peop...