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RightCrowd, a global provider of safety, security, and compliance solutions that manage the access and presence of people, is launching a new Systems Integrator Partner Program with a different twist. The program is designed to cultivate select relationships with highly qualified, well-established systems integrators specializing in large physical access control systems (PACS) who possess the vision to transform the industry’s digital transformation journey into new pathways to annual rec...

In recognition of International Data Privacy Day, Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, shared data protection best practices to help physical security pioneers protect privacy, safeguard data, and enable trust without compromising security. Data privacy has become a global top priority. Currently, 71% of countries have initiated data privacy legislation, and companies that haven’t taken appropriate steps t...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi has honored two members of its team in its annual Staff Recognition Awards – Channel Partner Manager North, Gwen Curran, and Technical Support Manager, Jon Hooley. The awards recognize Gwen and Jon’s respective contributions to TDSi, its partners, and customers over the last 12 months. John Davies, Managing Director of TDSi who presented the awards commented, “We are delighted to highlight the considerable contributions by Gwen and Jon ove...

2N, the global market pioneer internet-enabled intercoms, and access control systems, will showcase the new products and services it will be launching in 2023 at the ISE Barcelona exhibition. 2N® IP Verso 2.0 The 2N® IP Verso 2.0, the next generation of 2N’s best-selling modular intercom, has been upgraded to include a full HD wide-angle camera and to read QR codes. QR codes are becoming more and more popular for access control as a result of the rise in e-commerce and the growt...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced a new offering in enterprise-grade frictionless access control with the integration of the Software House C•CURE 9000 security and event management system with the Rock from Alcatraz AI, a powerful edge device leveraging 3D facial authentication technology to protect businesses, people and assets, prevent security breaches, and mitigate risk. The Rock / C•CURE 9000 solution harnesses Artificia...

Euralarm has released a position paper on the Cyber Resilience Act. The position paper provides Euralarm’s view on the elements of the proposed Cyber Resilience Act that should be kept for the published legislation, identifies some unclarities that, if maintained, would lead their manufacturers into some legal uncertainty, and proposes several amendments to the text. Cyber Resilience Act The Cyber Resilience Act is the proposal for a regulation on cybersecurity requirements for products...

Cognex Corporation has expanded the capabilities of its In-Sight® 2800 vision system to include optical character recognition (OCR). The new ViDi™ EL Read tool, powered by edge learning technology, deciphers human-readable characters on reflective, low-contrast, and non-flat surfaces with ease. Ease-of-use “The In-Sight 2800 with edge learning redefines ease of use, allowing anyone to deploy AI-based applications regardless of experience level,” said Lavanya Manohar, Cog...

Axis Communications, a pioneer in network video, announces AXIS P1468-XLE Explosion-Protected Bullet Camera, the world’s first explosion-protected camera specifically designed for Zone and Division 2 hazardous locations. The camera is designed for Zone 2, 22, and Class I/II/III Division 2 according to international standards (ATEX, IECEx, NEC). Ex e’ protection method AXIS P1468-XLE uses the ‘Ex e’ protection method, an explosion-protection approach referred to as &lsqu...

According to Gartner’s latest forecast, organizations consider zero trust as a critical strategy to reduce risk and exposure, but few organizations have completed zero-trust implementations. Gartner predicts that only 10 percent of large enterprises will have a mature zero-trust program implemented by 2026. Zero trust is a security measure that identifies users and gives them the appropriate amount of access, enabling businesses to operate with minimal hurdles while risks are decreased. A...

Martin Wilson, CEO of OneID commented, “Fraud is rampant across the UK and leads the way as the most common crime in England and Wales in the past year. Police forces and banks have invested in resources to tackle this issue; however, it will take a collective effort to tackle this scourge on society." Strong customer authentication “Currently, the onus is on the banks which have invested heavily in security measures such as strong customer authentication, helping prevent a la...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced it has been recognized as one of the World's 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights for the ninth year in a row. Evaluation criteria Companies on the Global 100 represent the world's top sustainability performers and are analyzed across 25 areas of performance, including sustainable revenue, capital expenditures, acquisitions, and research and development. Johnson Controls is rank...

Securitas enters into a four-year term loan agreement of MEUR 1 100 together with nine of its relationship banks, with the option for the parties to extend one additional year. The proceeds will be used to refinance a large part of the remaining MUSD 2 315 bridge facility related to the acquisition of STANLEY Security which was closed on July 22, 2022. Flexibility in funding strategy “By entering into the long-term loan agreement we secure a major part of the r...

RGB Spectrum®, an industry pioneer in mission-critical visualization tools for real-time decision support, announced a series of new products and enhancements driving data availability and accessibility across the enterprise and between organizations. Video processing technology The company’s video processing technology delivers visual information from any source to any destination, from a video wall in an operation center to a monitor in an office across a campus, or a cell phone an...

Axis Communications is taking full advantage of the capabilities of Secure Logiq’s hardware and software to power various technologies on its booth at Intersec in Dubai. Secure Logiq equipment will be in action on booth S1-G14 to help Axis highlight the variety of solutions that it and its Technology Integration Partners (TIP) offer to tackle real-world applications. Servers and Logiqal CORE software Secure Logiq’s powerful servers which are purpose-built for HD surveillance will...

James Hughes, Enterprise CTO, Rubrik says, “Royal Mail hasn’t had the best record when it comes to cyber resilience recently, so it’s no surprise that the postal service company is LockBit’s next victim." He adds, "When will this malicious gang be stopped? And who’s next? LockBit's continued success reiterates the pervasive threat ransomware still poses and it’s no longer a question of if a company will experience an attack, but when."  Data security J...

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that non-citizen workers who are victims of, or witnesses to, the violation of labor rights, can access a streamlined and expedited deferred action request process. Improving workplace conditions Deferred action protects non-citizen workers from threats of immigration-related retaliation from exploitive employers. Effective immediately, this process will improve DHS’s longstanding practice of using its discretionary authority t...

OPTEX and FiberSensys, both OPTEX Group companies, will showcase their latest innovations in advanced perimeter security and asset protection at Intersec Dubai. REDSCAN LiDAR series OPTEX will demonstrate live its multi-award-winning REDSCAN LiDAR series, including the REDSCAN Pro Series, which has been selected among the finalists for the Intersec Dubai Awards 2023. The REDSCAN Pro sensors use time-of-flight to provide highly accurate detection outdoor and indoors up to 100m, without any &lsq...

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher has announced the introduction of a new team that’s poised to service the growing market in Sweden and the surrounding Nordic countries.  As a global security pioneer, trusted to protect sites in 138 countries, and with over 13,000 customers worldwide, creating a team in Sweden was a logical choice for Gallagher due to the parallels between the UK and Sweden’s business cultures and the country’s adoption of cutting-edge cyber techno...

Alarm.com announces at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) the launch of the Water Dragon™, a new whole-home water protection solution that’s always on guard against potential leaks and unexpected water usage. The Water Dragon, which integrates with Alarm.com powered home security systems, is a single compact device that uses ultrasonic technology to detect and promptly alert homeowners about water issues before they become major problems. Homeowners can also use the Alarm.com...

Custom Consoles announces its security trade show lineup for 2023. The company will exhibit on Stand 4/B42 at The Security Event (NEC Birmingham, April 25th-27th) and on stand G90 at the International Security Expo (Olympia London, September 27th-28th). Products on display at both events will include the latest generation SteelBase security control desk, MediaWall video monitor mounting system, and the recently introduced MDesk Technical HA. The Security Event "TSE 20...

IDIS, the manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, will be displaying an exciting line-up of end-to-end video solutions that include the latest advances in AI-powered video analytics for businesses of any size, at Intersec 2023 on stand S1-J27. NDAA-compliant edge AI cameras The company will unveil its new range of NDAA-compliant edge AI cameras and new appliances, including the DV-3200 AI in the Box, that leverage the power of the IDIS Deep Learning Engine, which is trained on va...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced the acquisition of CDS Integrated Security Systems and Gem Security Services, a Welsh-born pioneer systems integrator delivering Intelligent Business Protection solutions. The acquisition will further strengthen Johnson Controls’ range of innovative and interconnected electronic security solutions designed to protect people, property, and assets around the clock. Over the past 37 years, CDS Integrated...

Aiphone has partnered with SecurityCEU.com to develop an online course for integrators looking for a comprehensive training that teaches everything needed to know about installing and programming an Aiphone IX system. Titled, Aiphone IX Series Quick Start Guide, the three-hour course, describes the network requirements for an Aiphone IX Series system, how to identify the type of network in an installation environment, how to install the easy to use IX Support Tool, and how to complete the initi...

i-PRO Co., Ltd. a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety shared its top five predictions for the physical security industry in 2023. 1) AI-based analytics become standard at the edge 2023 will see significant adoption of AI-based analytics in cameras and video management systems (VMS) as more manufacturers provide this feature within their standard camera lines. There are simply too many camera streams for humans to monitor effectively, so AI...

Zimperium, the only mobile security platform purpose-built for enterprise environments revealed details of a newly discovered Android malware campaign hidden in money-lending apps developed with Flutter, a software development kit used to create applications that work across multiple platforms, including Android and iOS. The Zimperium zLabs team discovered this threat, dubbed MoneyMonger, which uses personal information stolen from a device to blackmail victims into paying more than the terms t...

With its establishment three decades ago, Matrix has been a growing name across Telecom and Security domains internationally. Matrix covers the entire communication and security needs of organizations ranging in all sizes with its extensive solution range in the domain of Telecom, Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Time-Attendance. Customer-centered technology-driven solutions Matrix focuses on providing customer-centered technology-driven solutions by providing world-class products indig...

IDEMIA, the pioneer in identity technologies announced the launch of its first service center in Japan as a reflection of its commitment to supporting digital advancement in the country. Located in Kawasaki, the service center can support millions of users and aims to partner with Japanese credit card issuers to deliver premier products and services for end users in Japan. This includes IDEMIA’s advanced card personalization offerings such as F.CODE, recycled PVC cards, metal cards, and m...

Lacework®, the data-driven cloud security company announced the appointment of Niels Provos as the company’s first Head of Security Efficacy. Provos brings nearly two decades of industry experience in creating healthy engineering teams that build security infrastructure and systems that solve cloud security problems at scale. He puts a particular emphasis on treating security as an engineering problem. Security and privacy practice After receiving his Ph.D. in computer science from...

The most prominent 2023 predictions in the cybersecurity industry for the year ahead are from Miri Marciano, Associate Director, Cybersecurity Expert at Boston Consulting Group. Miri discusses what organizations should be on the lookout for in an increasingly volatile environment where attackers are constantly finding new ways to access sensitive information and take control of vital systems. The wider issue will be to make sure the recovery system of an organization is fool-proof ensuring...

This year, Euralarm started a new initiative focusing on diversity and attracting new talent. The importance of the initiative is underlined by the rapid engineer retention and the lack of competent and qualified engineers. This article details the Euralarm initiative and reviews several activities undertaken by Euralarm and its members. The fire and security industries are industries with a long and rich history. The origins of the fire industry could be traced back to Nero, the Roman Emperor...