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OSI Systems, Inc. announced that its Security division received an order from an international customer for approximately $10 million to provide the Company’s Z Backscatter® Van (ZBV®) cargo and vehicle inspection systems including follow-on maintenance, training, and support. These inspection systems are expected to be deployed for border customs applications. Advanced security solutions OSI Systems’ Chairman and CEO, Deepak Chopra, commented, “We look forward to de...

Jernbro, one of Sweden's providers of industrial maintenance and projects, announced it has agreed to sign a deal to acquire Veltec, a renowned industrial services pioneer with significant operations in Norway and Denmark. Scandinavian expansion This strategic move marks a significant milestone in Jernbro’s mission to enhance its capabilities and expand its reach across Scandinavia. The acquisition signifies a strategic step forward for both Jernbro and Veltec, ensuring that their...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, proudly announces that it supports 25,000 customers in keeping people and places safe in a privacy-sensitive way. Comprehensive security platform "What started as a cloud-based security camera offering has, in just eight years, transformed into a comprehensive security platform, including door access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace and, most recently, intercom," said Eric Salava, Chief Rev...

iDenfy, a Lithuania-based AI-powered identity verification, fraud prevention and compliance tool provider, has partnered with Transparent Care, an American-based innovative healthcare staffing platform designed to help hospitals hire nurses and other specialists. This collaboration aims to enhance the identity security of Transparent Care's staffing services to avoid any fraudulent identities, forged ID documents and other illegal activities. Transparent Care team Transparent Care opera...

Carlisle Support Services appoints public and private security expert, John Lambert as Managing Director of Security and Events in the North. With a background that stems across 15 years within the public and private sectors, John is well-placed to advise, facilitate, and manage this division for all Carlisle contracts. Responsible for the delivery of the Northern security and events division for the business, he will ensure that the division continues to deliver market-pioneering solutions to...

Check Point Research (CPR) releases new data on Q2 2024 cyber attack trends. The data is segmented by global volume, industry, and geography. These cyber attack numbers were driven by a variety of reasons, ranging from the continued increase in digital transformation and the growing sophistication of cybercriminals using advanced techniques like AI and machine learning. Need for robust cyber security Economic motivation for income from attacks like ransomware and phishing as well as attacks f...

The faulty CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor update and subsequent outage – the CrowdOut Event – underscore the potential for Single Point of Failure (SPoF) technology outages to impact the global digital economy. CyberCube is advising clients on how to use SPoF Intelligence to identify exposed insureds and estimate the exposure footprint of the event. SPoF Intelligence is the definitive source for analyzing a portfolio's digital supply chain, integrated with the industr...

Synectics has increased its rapidly growing healthcare portfolio, with two more NHS trusts opting to enhance its surveillance and security management with Synergy software. Multi-phase, multi-site upgrades The undisclosed NHS Trusts will use Synergy as the foundation for multi-phase, multi-site upgrades of their systems. The first project will help one of the UK’s busiest Trusts unify and improve surveillance across two major hospitals and one community facility. Surveillance cameras...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has expanded its Siemens Xcelerator partner ecosystem with the addition of the AI-driven field service and asset management suite from IFS, the world’s pioneering provider of industrial AI and enterprise software for companies that manage complex assets, operations, and service-focused activities. SaaS solution The powerful SaaS solution includes AI-enabled asset monitoring and a scheduling and optimization engine that enables increased resource utilization a...

RiverSafe, a global cybersecurity, DevOps, and AppSec professional services provider, has partnered with education-based charity - World Vision to improve access to education for children in Africa. World Vision World Vision is a global humanitarian organization dedicated to improving the lives of children, families, and communities around the world. Focusing on providing education, healthcare, and emergency relief to those in need, they aim to break the cycle of poverty and open doors for a...

Aqua Security, the pioneer in cloud-native security revealed new research that shows how credentials, API tokens, and passkeys – collectively referred to as secrets – from organizations around the globe were exposed for years. By scanning the most popular 100 organizations on Github, which collectively includes more than 50,000 publicly accessible repositories, Aqua researchers found active secrets from open-source organizations and enterprises such as Cisco and Mozilla providing...

MOBOTIX ONE is an extremely robust and maintenance-free video system 'Made in Germany' that impresses with both its application-oriented design and its high-quality components: fiberglass-reinforced, saltwater-resistant housing allows use in the harshest environments, strong processors and image sensors ensure excellent image quality. In addition, cyber-secure firmware developed by MOBOTIX with integrated AI video analysis tools for intelligent, video-based perimeter protection and object dete...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced a new partnership with Access Technology & Integration (AT&I) Systems, an end-to-end systems integrator, to protect U.S. schools and other organizations against gun-related threats. AT&I leverages cloud and AI technology to provide security solutions that grow with an organization, including access control, gate entr...

MOBOTIX celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Founded on June 21st by Dr. Ralf Hinkel, Sabine Hinkel, and Klaus Borchers in 1999, MOBOTIX revolutionized the video technology market with the world's first decentralized video camera.  Influenced by the strict German data protection regulations, MOBOTIX cameras were designed with image data security at their core. MOBOTIX continues to set standards when it comes to data protection, cyber security and longevity in video technology. ...

Matrix SARVAM UCS is an enterprise-grade (SME and ENT) unified communication solution that offers collaboration, communication, messaging, and mobility. It brings diverse users from multiple locations to a common platform for real-time collaboration and communication. Improving agility and productivity It unifies all the communication networks and devices to provide users the flexibility of accessing the calls, messaging, and voicemails from any of the devices irrespective of their location....

Being the catalysts of growth, smart cities are founded on a technology-powered infrastructure. Digitization in global economies has led the way to a transformative shift to smart security, universal convenience, and accelerated advancements. By 2026, smart cities will be expected to generate an economic benefit of USD 20 trillion globally. Reliable technological solutions Unfortunately, crimes and offenses are also becoming high-tech, challenging the balance in the socio-economic ecosystem....

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security has added another manufacturing accolade to its list, taking home the award for Security Manufacturer of the Year at the 2024 Fire & Security Matters Awards held in Coventry.  Manufacturer of the Year The Manufacturer of the Year award recognizes a manufacturer of security systems that has gone above and beyond in its commitment to innovation and/or its systems meet the highest standards.  This recent award win follows a string of...

The largest health board in Wales has chosen video wall technology supplied by Ultimate Visual Solutions (UVS) for the heart of its new Security and Network Operations Center. BCUHB The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) has its headquarters in Gwynedd and covers the regions of Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, and Wrexham. It provides a range of primary, secondary, community, and mental health services to a population of about 700,000 people. SNOC As part of...

Automation Anywhere, a pioneer in AI-powered automation, announced its new AI + Automation Enterprise System that puts AI to work with automation to drive exponential outcomes. Unveiled during Imagine 2024, the company's new offering is infused with its second-generation GenAI Process Models to speed up the discovery, development, and deployment of AI process automation. AI Agents The company also launched new AI Agents to manage complex cognitive tasks and automate more than ever before poss...

Automation Anywhere, a pioneer in AI-powered automation, expanded its collaboration with Microsoft through the integration of Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service within Automation Anywhere's new AI + Automation Enterprise System, to help enterprises automate complex end-to-end processes across enterprise applications using AI Agents. This announcement expands the existing integration of Automation Anywhere's enterprise automation platform with Azure AI Document Intelligence. AI Studio solution Aut...

More than ever in 2024, attackers are crossing siloes to find entry points across the full spectrum of devices, operating systems, and embedded firmware, forming the basis for the report, The Riskiest Connected Devices in 2024. Forescout Technologies, Inc., a global cybersecurity pioneer, delivers this fourth annual review of data sourced from nearly 19 million devices through its research arm, Vedere Labs, an international team dedicated to uncovering vulnerabilities and threats to critical in...

Paxton Access, the international security technology manufacturer, has recently welcomed new additions to their Training team, to support the growing demand for installer training. Zehn Zzyrone has taken the role of Field Training Engineer, and Casey Cribbin has joined as Senior Product Trainer. Zzyrone and Cribbin will focus on introducing Paxton’s smart access control solutions to customers and assisting them in growing their security business. Wealth of experience Brian Bonser, Vice...

Allied Universal® announced that Loretta Cecil will join the organization as global general counsel, effective June 17, 2024. In this role, Cecil will serve as the company’s chief legal officer, providing strategic legal guidance and overseeing the company’s global legal function. She will report directly to Steve Jones, global chairman and CEO at Allied Universal. Cecil has over 40 years’ experience as an executive and legal professional, most recently as executive vice p...

Innodisk, a pioneering global AI solution provider, is showcasing its comprehensive new products at Computex 2024 with a focus on edge AI. Key highlights include the industry's pioneering CXL 2.0 memory expansion, E3.S SSD, and innovative MIPI over Type-C camera technology for machine vision. Live demonstrations of smart manufacturing PPE recognition and intelligent people tracking will emphasize Innodisk’s custom edge AI capabilities. This event also unveils Innodisk’s new brand vi...

Global AI Industry Ecosystem Association, Deep Knowledge Group, in collaboration with Tom Giffard, a distinguished member of the Welsh Parliament, has launched the AI in Wales platform and report, offering a unique overview of the developing AI industry including profiles, mindmaps, and databases of 50 companies, 40 investors, and 5 hubs.  This initiative aims to highlight Wales' unique contributions to the field of AI and position the country as a frontrunner in technological innovation a...

Cloudbrink, the personal SASE provider, has named Graphene Networks as a distribution partner for North America. North Carolina-based Graphene Networks, a specialist in managed WAN edge services, will supply the Cloudbrink service to technology service distributors (TSDs) as a VPN replacement and high-performance alternative to ZTNA. Traditional SD-WAN solutions Cloudbrink provides fast, secure access to SaaS, cloud, and on-prem applications. Graphene sells managed network services and suppor...

DeepL, a pioneering language AI company, announced $300 million of investment at a $2 billion valuation. Led by Index Ventures, the heavily oversubscribed round attracted strong support from new investors, who will bring their extensive expertise, connections, and resources to support DeepL's growth and long-term vision to transform the way companies communicate around the world. Additional late-stage investors, including ICONIQ Growth, Teachers' Venture Growth, and others, also participated, a...

Kepler Vision Technologies has announced its 20th patent for its innovative fall-detection technology. The patent reinforces Kepler’s commitment to providing trusted and proven technologies that secure care availability and better support for healthcare workers.  The newest patent granted is Kepler’s first patent in Japan. The Dutch health-tech company also has eleven patents in the United States with the others being granted in Europe, specifically in Germany, France, and Grea...

Axis Communications celebrated the grand opening of its latest Axis Experience Center (AEC) in Frisco, Texas on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. The new Dallas-area facility replaces the original Irving AEC location with a larger, state-of-the-art facility built to accommodate the need for a greater Axis presence in North Texas and to better serve customers as the Axis product portfolio expands and its partner ecosystem grows. The space also offers additional meeting space, with plans to expand staffing...

Evolv Technology, the security technology company pioneering AI-based screening to create safer experiences, announces its partnership with Virtua Health, a not-for-profit health system in New Jersey. Virtua Health will use 14 Evolv Express® systems at five of its hospitals and two of its health-and-wellness campuses. So far, the weapons detection technology has been installed at five facilities. Evolv Express uses sensor technology combined with AI to tell the difference between many every...