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Esri UK announced a new partnership with drone specialists heliguy™ to complete its end-to-end drone solution for the emergency services industry. The final piece in Esri UK’s strategy to offer all parts of the drone workflow, the partnership will provide customers with drone hardware, payloads, and pilot training from heliguy, combined with Esri’s drone flight planning, data capture, data processing, and GIS software.  Drones for emergency services Esri UK and heliguy w...

Eagle Eye Networks, a global company in cloud video surveillance announced an official partnership with Co-Liv, a non-profit association of coliving professionals. As the global co-living movement continues to gain momentum, technology companies such as Eagle Eye Networks for video surveillance and Salto for Access Control will be crucial in providing tech solutions that allow coliving operators to scale faster and more efficiently than they would on their own.  Advantages of cloud survei...

Userful Corporation, the provider of a software-defined AV-over-IP platform for the enterprise, announced the appointment of Shane Vega as Director of Product Marketing & Business Development. In this role, Vega will be responsible for scaling the product team and managing Userful’s expanding product suite.  “We are happy to have Shane join the Userful team”, says John Marshall, CEO of Userful. “His expertise in control rooms and mission-critical...

SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has appointed Paul Cannon to the position of Vertical Business Leader-North America for Healthcare. “I’m very excited to join the talented team of professionals at SALTO,” said Paul. “It’s the combination of forward-thinking, next-generation technologies, and an ever-present focus on bringing the most advanced solutions to the market that makes SALTO a great place to work.” SALTO North Amer...

inter airport Europe presents a new digital event with a sharpened focus on technology updates, market outlooks, and brand-new networking opportunities. Hosted online from 20 – 21 April 2021, inter airport CONNECT provides a much-anticipated trade and networking event for the global airport community, presenting a broad program for trade professionals including virtual product showcases, expert webinars, and plenty of matchmaking. Visitors can participate for free and register online now....

Vectra AI, a pioneer in network detection and response (NDR) announced that it has received a 5-star rating from CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, in its 2021 Partner Program Guide. This annual guide is a conclusive list of the most distinguished partner programs from pioneering technology companies that provide products and services through the IT Channel. The 5-Star rating is awarded to an elite subset of companies that go above and beyond in their partner programs. Global channel pa...

HID Global, trusted identity solutions announced the HID HydrantID® Account Certificate Manager (ACM) solution that eliminates manual, risk-prone processes for tracking, installing, and renewing privately-issued as well as trusted Secure Socket Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) certificates. The solution supports the industry’s broadest range of certificate automation requirements under a single annual tuition subscription. Secure cloud-based platform “HydrantID ACM sol...

Panasonic Security Solutions announced that it had become a Founder of the relaunched International Professional Security Association (IPSA). The association is dedicated to supporting those individuals and companies working in the fire and security sector, many of which are classified as key workers. Member job roles range from installation technicians of security systems and fire systems to vital security personnel. Free app and membership The Panasonic investment, as one of a number o...

Dallmeier electronic, one of the manufacturers of video security technology, will present its portfolio of new products and customer solutions at the Russian security trade fair "Securika Moscow" (Moscow, Crocus Expo, Pavilion 2) from 13 to16 April 2021. Unique camera technology Dallmeier offers innovative video security solutions to its customers in an enormous range of industries. With the patented "Panomera®" multifocal sensor technology operators have the capability to capture large sp...

Zenitel, the supplier of intelligent and interoperable communication solutions, announces the release of its Cybersecurity Hardening Guide. The Zenitel Cybersecurity Hardening Guide follows controls outlined by the Center for Internet Security (CIS) SecureSuite, of which Zenitel has been a member for many years. CIS harnesses the power of the global IT community to safeguard private and public organizations against cyber threats. Its CIS Controls Version 7.1 and CIS Benchmarks are the global st...

The FLIR Vue® TZ20, the first high resolution, dual thermal sensor gimbal purpose-built for the DJI®Matrice 200 Series and Matrice 300 airframes made available in the United Kingdom. Featuring both a narrow-field-of view and a wide-field-of-view 640x512 resolution FLIR Boson® thermal camera module, the Vue TZ20 offers greater situational awareness with a 20-times digital thermal zoom capability to complete public safety and industrial inspection missions both near and far. Creating...

Cyber-attacks launched by nation-states are becoming more proficient and more aggressive. This was the message from Admiral (ret.) Michael S. Rogers at the NetDiligence Cyber War Webinar Series. Speaking at the online event, Admiral Rogers, the former Director of the National Security Agency and Commander of US Cyber Command who is on the board of directors at cyber risk analytics specialist CyberCube, said that the breadth of activity by states including Russia and China had increased following...

Humley, a UK-based innovative provider of Conversational AI Assistants for enterprise has announced its induction to Blue Prism’s Technology Alliance Program (TAP). The TAP program embodies Blue Prism’s commitment to its customers and organizations through providing innovative partner solutions which enable true digital transformation. The program includes several of the world’s leading technology vendors; creating a true enterprise-scale automation architecture with world-cla...

Global technology provider Arrow Electronics has signed a pan-European distribution agreement with global cybersecurity company Secureworks® to offer a comprehensive portfolio of software and services that deliver scalable, complementary security solutions to the European channel. Meeting cybersecurity needs It is imperative that digital transformation is protected from evolving threats The collaboration between Arrow and Secureworks intends to deliver the ability of businesses to digitiz...

Nortek Control announced that Ryan Kosterow has been promoted to Business Development Manager for the Linear® brand in its western region. Kosterow originally joined the company as a Linear Pro Channel regional sales manager in 2018 representing the brand’s Perimeter products. His demonstrated expertise in access control products and market trends enabled Kosterow to enrich relationships with dealers and distribution partners by helping them realize additional business opportunities an...

Dortronics Systems Inc., a company involved in off-the-shelf and customized door control solutions, can help facilities implement fast and highly cost-effective solutions to help combat the spread of infection with two of its latest products – the 5278 Touchless Proximity Switch and the 6612 Request to Exit Motion Sensing Door Release. “Door surfaces’, including handles, bars, and knobs are vulnerable areas for disease transmission,” said Bryan Sanderford, National Sales...

SATO, a global front-runner in the development of auto-ID and labeling solutions, has partnered with global data storage systems provider Hitachi Vantara to deliver best-in-class equipment, configuration, installation, and support at its state-of-the-art European Distribution Center (‘EDC’) in Zaltbommel, The Netherlands. The EDC, which was unveiled in 2013 as the first building of its kind to limit the use of natural resources, is used by more than 100 Hitachi Vantara employees and...

Keyless joins the FIDO Alliance to help accelerate the Alliance’s mission to end over-reliance on passwords with its privacy-first biometric authentication solutions The FIDO Alliance is a cross-industry coalition developing open, interoperable authentication standards that reduce reliance on passwords. The alliance was formed in July 2012 to address the lack of interoperability among strong authentication technologies and remedy the problems users face with creating and remembe...

The largest Internet of Things (IoT) exhibition “2021 Smart City Summit & Expo” in Asia will be on stage from Mar.23 - Mar.26. LILIN, a global pioneer of IP video cameras, recording devices, and software will showcase the latest AI multi-application in the “IoT Surveillance” area (booth number #Q402). There are three major scenario themes on the side, namely “A series of AI cameras”, “Diverse intelligent applications” and “AI customized...

The CrossChex Cloud is based on the AWS cloud server, providing easy solutions for the small and medium business sectors and helping store the data more safely. The security processes and controls are authenticated to meet SOC 2 Type II security standards. This includes using two-factor verify, encrypting computers, logging administrators' actions, tracking access grants using verified policies, and following repeatable processes for a consistent and secure customer experience. Face recognitio...

Impinj, Inc, a RAIN RFID provider, and Internet of Things pioneer announced that Steve Sanghi has joined its board of directors. “Steve brings a wealth of knowledge as a long-term CEO and chairman of Microchip Technology, Inc., and I’m thrilled he is joining our board,” said Impinj Board Chair Peter van Oppen. “Having served with him previously on another public-company board, I know the depth of experience Steve brings in terms of strategy, operations, and leadership,&r...

ASIS International, the world's largest association for security management professionals, has announced its decision to move its Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2021 to a hybrid experience with in-person and digital features that will take place 27-29 September, 2021. Hybrid event experience The three-day event features daily global keynote and game-changer presenters, as well as concurrent education sessions that focus on the most pressing issues faced by the security profession. This integra...

Heald Ltd, the UK’s designer and manufacturer of hostile vehicle mitigation security products, has developed an Expansion Joint Unit to enhance its award-winning Bridge Bollard System, which protects bridges and other locations which require an ultra-shallow mount from the threat of vehicle attacks.  Following the Bridge Bollard System’s launch in February 2020, the Expansion Joint consists of a 5400mm barrier that allows for installation over ground level fittings such as manh...

In the early 2000s, Rishi Lodhia shared a small room with his roommate Tijmen Vos. During the second year of their studies, they worked on web applications that were well ahead of their time. It’s 2021 now, and Lodhia still shares a small space with the same guy. Besides that, everything has changed. After selling and re-buying their own global video surveillance platform from Panasonic, they are now heading Eagle Eye Networks in EMEA and are part of the global leadership team. The compan...

Demand for IP-connected solutions is growing, as organizations look to utilize cloud-enabled video platforms that generate benefits that go beyond that of simple surveillance alone. The worldwide video surveillance camera market is expected to almost double by 2025 compared to 2019. Adoption of smart software & systems According to analysis, much of this growth is being driven by the increasing adoption of smart camera systems and analytical software that enables video surveillance cameras...

FLIR Systems, Inc. announced it has won a contract worth up to $8.0 million from the United States Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Joint Science and Technology Office (DTRA JSTO) to rapidly develop next-generation chemical detection solutions based on ion mobility spectrometry (IMS) and mass spectrometry (MS) technology. FLIR will team with Purdue University to advance their cutting-edge research in ion mobility design and two-dimensional mass spectrometry (2D MS/MS) into a modular, fle...

FLIR Systems announced the availability of two premium visible-camera options as part of its full lineup of Quasar™ security cameras. Designed for use in demanding indoor and outdoor environments, the new FLIR Quasar Premium Mini-Dome and Quasar Premium Bullet deliver the forensic image quality, tight integration, and advanced cybersecurity features required for critical infrastructure sites, remote facilities, or large areas requiring close monitoring. Delivering optimum performance Th...

FLIR recently celebrated the grand opening of FLIR Systems Middle East (FSME), a newly combined service and support center based in Dubai.  Located next to Al Maktoum International Airport, the new 33,000+ square foot (3,110 square meters) facility will house state-of-the-art service and repair capabilities. The building features two service labs designed to meet the unique needs of the company’s Industrial and Defense Technologies businesses and products.  FLIR customer exper...

Optilan, the security, and communications company for the energy, infrastructure, pipeline, and rail sectors have appointed Adrian Bannister as Chief Financial Officer to its Executive Management Team. Adrian brings over 25 years of experience in Chief Financial Officer roles and was most notably involved in the buyout of the Sparrows Offshore team in 2000. Adrian has worked exclusively for high-growth and entrepreneurial, private-equity-backed companies ever since then. Adrian was most recent...