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Blackline Safety Corp, a pioneer in connected safety technology, has announced that it has secured a $3.9 million contract renewal with one of the largest utility companies in the U.S. Headquartered in the Midwest and serving more than four million customers, the company became a Blackline customer in late 2021. The renewal adds two more years of monitoring by Blackline’s Safety Operations Center (SOC), as well as push-to-talk services for the utility company’s 2,200 G7 devices. The...
The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce that National Monitoring Center has renewed the prestigious ‘TMA Five Diamond Monitoring Center’ designation. This designation is granted annually to monitoring centers that satisfy all of the requirements of the ‘five points of excellence’. Commitment to ongoing job-related education and testing by having 100% of its monitoring center operators certified using the TMA online training series on industry best pra...
Hikvision, a world-renowned manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, is excited to announce the rollout of its Phase 1 Kiosk Program across 28 locations in the U.S. This initiative includes live product demos at participating distributors, designed to offer customers a hands-on experience with the latest Hikvision technologies and equipment. Range of Hikvision products "The Hikvision Kiosk Program is...
Amthal Group Companies has welcomed over twenty new members to its team in the first half of 2024, demonstrating its commitment to growth, innovation, and service excellence. The Group company, formed of Amthal Fire and Security (AFS) together with Integrated Protection Maintenance Services (IPL) has bolstered its team in both the office and engineering divisions, ensuring it can meet and exceed the expectations of its clients. New engineering teams Skilled professionals are essential to Amth...
Following a decision of its Board, Euralarm has welcomed Safety Technology International as a new member. The company will join the Fire Section of Euralarm which monitors and analyses the developments and reviews what the impact of new technologies can be. This not only will help members to better understand the topics and their impact, but also act as a guidance on prioritizing the actions and the work regarding standardization and certification. Understanding of the EU policy Companies jo...
Sensor specialist - HENSOLDT is supplying an unspecified number of state-of-the-art optical vision systems for the PUMA infantry fighting vehicle. The customers are the system houses - KNDS and Rheinmetall, which produce the PUMA infantry fighting vehicle and distribute it through the jointly founded PSM GmbH. The order value is in the double-digit million range. In addition to the vision systems for the turrets of the infantry fighting vehicles, the order also includes the equipment for...
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....
Kaseya, the global provider of AI-powered cybersecurity and IT management software kicked off its Kaseya DattoCon Europe event at the Convention Center in Dublin, Ireland. Kaseya DattoCon Europe The event welcomes 1,800+ industry pioneers from around the EMEA region and includes three days of sessions, training, and networking parties. Attendees will learn about Kaseya’s solutions including the recently launched Kaseya 365 and how they can best utilize their products to maximize efficie...
AlgoSec, a global cybersecurity pioneer, has announced it has been named an Established Vendor in the 2024 Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer for Network Automation Platforms. The Voice of the Customer report synthesizes Gartner Peer Insights' reviews into insights for IT decision-makers. The report details that 89% of AlgoSec end-users are willing to recommend its solutions. AlgoSec received a composite rating of 4.3 based on objective reviews by validated users and c...
FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, announced the release of the FLIR SV88™ and SV89™ Vibration Monitoring Solution Kits, which help them monitor critical equipment by continuously analyzing vibrations, detecting faults, and alerting them to potential defects and future problems. With its multi-communication protocols, rugged, IP66 rating and wireless capability, the SV88 and SV89 Vibration Monitoring Solution Kits allow them to make critical data-driven decisions that alert them...
AlgoSec, a global cyber security pioneer, has introduced a new release of its revolutionary Prevasio Cloud Security platform. The new release delivers the first double-layered cloud security solution to address the paradigm shift in cloud network security, offering comprehensive protection against the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats. Robust defencive measures Network security is the backbone of any cloud estate. As businesses increasingly migrate to cloud environments, the complexity...
RiverSafe, an Application Security, DevOps, and cybersecurity professional services provider, has partnered with Checkmarx, the industry pioneer in cloud-native application security for the enterprise, to help organizations fortify their security landscape amid rising global threats. Open-source vulnerabilities A recent report unveiled concerning statistics. 84 percent of codebases contain open-source vulnerabilities, with 91 percent featuring outdated components, demanding heightened security...
Automated Logic is proud to announce the expansion of its OptiFlex controller line for the WebCTRL® building automation system. Two new controllers join the OptiFlex family, including the OptiFlex 022 (OF022-E2) zone controller and the OptiFlex compact segment router (OFCSR-E2). These controllers feature dual IP ports for convenient daisy-chain deployment and a compact footprint for a more flexible system design. Automated Logic, a provider of innovative building-management solutions,...
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...
Cepsa, one of Spain's largest integrated energy companies, operates two energy parks in the south of Spain. For years, employees at the plants have relied on Pepperl+Fuchs products to communicate with each other and document daily tasks such as maintenance. The introduction of 5G has now created new standards in terms of availability, network coverage, and latency, opening an opportunity to gradually replace the existing Smart-Ex® 02 inventory with the intrinsically safe Smart-Ex® 0...
Belden Inc., a pioneering global supplier of network infrastructure and digitization solutions, announces new products designed for secure, high-quality performance in critical applications. Data orchestration & management Hirschmann IT Dragonfly DAP847 Railway Wi-Fi 6 Radios provide connectivity for train-to-ground communications, enabling reliable roaming and high data throughput for European rail applications. Hirschmann IT MAMMUTHUS Enterprise Managed Switches deliver to...
The California Alarm Association (CAA) is proud to announce that Lilianne G. Chaumont has been awarded the prestigious Mark Schubert Memorial Award for her outstanding dedication and contributions to the electronic security and life safety industries. The award ceremony took place on Friday, May 17, 2024, recognizing Lilianne's tireless efforts and commitment to the industry. Involvement with the CAA Program Lilianne G. Chaumont, President of Chaumont Law Inc., has been a pillar of the elect...
Infosecurity Europe, the most influential information security event running at ExCeL London from 4-6 June 2024 announced further findings from its 2024 Cybersecurity Trends, Obstacles, and Opportunities report highlighting that ransomware and AI-generated attacks are weighing heavily on cybersecurity pioneers’ minds, with almost 40% of those surveyed stating these issues were accelerating investment into cyber defenses. This emphasizes the urgency for organizations to stay ahead of...
LiveAction, a pioneering provider in end-to-end network security and performance visibility, has announced pivotal appointments to its EMEA leadership team. The strategic hires of Ian Gallagher as Regional Sales Director for Northern Europe, Guntram Allfen as Regional Sales Director for Central Europe, and Sebastien Texier as Regional Sales Director for France, underscore LiveAction's commitment to accelerating growth and customer success across the European region. Strengthening LiveAction's...
TraiCon Events will be hosting Botswana’s premier cybersecurity event titled “Cyber Revolution Summit” scheduled on 9th August 2024 in Gaborone, Botswana. This summit will feature keynote presentations and panel discussions with top security experts from various industries covering a range of topics, including cybersecurity innovations, data privacy & security, risk management, network security, threat detection & intelligence, and vulnerability manage...
Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, launches the Facility Explorer FX90 Supervisory Controller, packed with unique, advanced features to make building automation easier, smarter, and more cost-efficient. The FX90 represents the next generation of Facility Explorer supervisory controllers designed to streamline and automate workflows to increase building automation performance with minimal maintenance. Responsive user interface “Every...
Event organizers, media broadcast outlets, on-site emergency services personnel, and visitors will all continue to have access to reliable connectivity at the largest outdoor sporting event in Ireland for the next three years. This is thanks to a contract extension awarded to Telent to provide the voice and data communications infrastructure for the North West 200, with their successful collaboration set to span two decades. Voice and data communications The 2024 motorcycle road race took pla...
Databarracks, the technology and business resilience specialist has acquired Glasgow-based PlanB Consulting to enhance its Operational Resilience and Cyber Continuity consulting practice. PlanB Consulting Chris Butler, Resilience Director, Databarracks commented, “We are thrilled to have PlanB join us. PlanB has been a powerhouse in Business Continuity and Resilience for almost two decades. They’re widely known, highly respected, and one of the true thought pioneers in our ind...
Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., an AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider, has published its Global Threat Index for April 2024. Androxgh0st and LockBit3 attacks In April 2024, researchers revealed a significant increase in the use of Androxgh0st attacks, with the malware being used as a tool for stealing sensitive information using botnets. Meanwhile, LockBit3 remained the most prevalent ransomware group in April, despite a 55% drop in its rate...
Over three in ten US-based critical infrastructure organizations (36%) that have fallen victim to a ransomware attack have risked legal repercussions by paying a ransom. The findings are in new research by pioneering cybersecurity services firm Bridewell, surveying 519 staff responsible for cybersecurity at US critical infrastructure organizations in sectors such as civil aviation, telecommunications, energy, transport, media, financial services, and water supply. Infringing UK and US laws 66...
The GSMA, a global organization that conducts the world's largest exhibition and conference for the mobile ecosystem across different continents — the annual Mobile World Congress (MWC) — has selected Regula as an identity verification provider for its event in Barcelona. In 2024 alone, the company’s solutions provided smooth and quick access for more than 100,000 attendees of the congress. MWC attracts tens of thousands of visitors, including representatives of mobi...
Gcore, the global edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions provider, has announced the launch of a new DDoS protection point of presence (PoP) for its robust global edge network, in Dubai, UAE. The company has more than 30 protection PoPs across six continents, including Europe, Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East. The new Dubai filtering point allows customers to take advantage of advanced DDoS protection services without delay. Dubai PoP By opening the Dubai PoP and expanding i...
Sensera Systems, a provider of solutions for real-time jobsite intelligence, announced the launch of its complete site security solution. The full solution includes the compact solar-powered SiteWatch Pro3 camera, the newly released TalkDown deterrence kit, and professional monitoring services all enabled through Sensera’s SiteCloud software. Sensera Systems now offers comprehensive jobsite security coverage and meets risk compliance for projects of any size. Sensera's energy-efficient s...
Drata, the pioneering compliance automation platform, announced that it has acquired oak9, a cloud-native security platform, and released a new capability in beta to seamlessly bring continuous compliance into the software development lifecycle. The acquisition positions Drata as the only platform of its kind that monitors compliance both before and after code is deployed to production. This capability, called Compliance as Code, will be demonstrated at RSA, May 6-9 in San Francisco. Cloud-nat...
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a warning of heightened cyber threat to UK critical national infrastructure due to the risk posed by Russia state-aligned actors. Pro-Russia ‘hacktivists’ have been targeting vulnerable small-scale industrial control systems in the UK, Europe, and North America with more attacks expected over the coming months to target critical national infrastructure. AI-enabled cyber threats The NCSC outlined that the threats have l...
