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Touchless Biometric Systems, a Swiss provider of biometric technologies headquartered in Pfäffikon, Zurich, has unveiled its latest innovation in biometric management: the Biomanager Enterprise software platform. The innovative platform, the result of years of research and development, offers a comprehensive solution for managing and monitoring biometric products and data. Biometric devices are the best way to increase security and reliably verify the identity of individuals. But how can a...

Coalition, the world's first Active Insurance provider designed to prevent digital risk before it strikes, released the 2023 edition of its Cyber Claims Report detailing the evolution of cyber trends. The report found that policyholders with even one unresolved critical vulnerability were 33% more likely to experience a claim. Additionally, policyholders — regardless of organization size — who continued to use end-of-life software, products no longer supported by their origina...

SecurityScorecard announced that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has awarded a contract for SecurityScorecard subscriptions to enable pipeline and rail owners/operators, who elect to use the subscription to more accurately monitor and assess the cyber health of their transportation systems. Subscription service SecurityScorecard’s subscription service allows owners/operators to voluntarily assess their cybersecurity posture with cybersecurity vulnerability monitoring, ra...

Interest in greener buildings is rising fast. In one recent survey of European commercial property professionals, 69% of respondents confirmed demand was growing, from both investors and occupiers. Need for LEED certification To drive and meet demand, Polish developer - Torus aim for the highest level of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification for all their properties in the Gdansk area.  To achieve this for two new office developments, they sought a partner fo...

Gallagher Security will release v8.90 of their award-winning security site management software, Command Centre on May 31st. People-first integrations Meredith Palmer, Chief Product Officer at Gallagher Security explains that the enhancements to Command Centre which include facial biometrics, and synchronized cardholder management, have been approached as “People-first integrations, designed to simplify user experiences and improve business efficiencies.” “People are at the h...

inter airport Europe, the trade exhibition for the global airport industry is gearing up for a strong return: With over 95 % of indoor space reserved or already booked, and still, five months to go, show organizer - RX has announced to open up additional floor space by expanding into Hall C6 of Munich Trade Fair Centre. The increase in demand underlines the growing confidence in airport suppliers amidst signs of a gradual recovery in air traffic. Business and innovation platform L...

Over three-quarters, (78%) of UK schools have experienced at least one type of cyber-incident, according to a recent National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and National Grid for Learning (LGfL) audit. OmniIndex, the secure Web3 data platform, has called on the education sector to take steps to ensure its data is adequately protected. Cyberattacks Cyberattacks on educational institutions have been on the rise for some time. In early January 2023, it was reported that confidential data from 14 U...

OpenAI’s ChatGPT has taken the world by storm since its release in November 2022 and companies have been racing to adopt this in some shape or form in their business processes. Helping these companies embrace the opportunity, WorkHack is announcing a $1.5M funding round to develop its AI tech layer, which allows businesses to deploy safe, thoughtful, and responsible AI functions.  Funding round The funding round was co-led by Together Fund along with Nexus Venture Partners and also...

Security experts at ADT have released a brand new outdoor wifi camera, which provides two-way audio and crystal-clear imagery.  24/7 surveillance Michele Bennett, General Manager at ADT UK&I Subscriber says “Our brand new security camera not only allows for surveillance of your home and surrounding areas, it also allows homeowners to warn off potential intruders. Our camera is also fully integrated with the ADT Smart Services app which means customers are informed...

Qognify, part of Hexagon, a provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, and Johnson Controls Security Products, a unified group of access control, video, location-based security, and intrusion brands present an integration between their products Qognify VMS and Kantech EntraPass. Faster and targeted response The integration of both software products enables users to better understand situations based on the synchronization of event and video data, allowing a faster and more...

Jacksons Fencing, a British manufacturer of high-security perimeter security solutions, has extended its line of tested and certified security gates that are specifically designed to meet the unique perimeter security requirements of different sites. Recognizing that every site has its own security perimeter needs, Jacksons Fencing has worked to extend its offering of security gates to provide architects and specifiers with the flexibility to customize a site's perimeter according to its specif...

i-PRO Co, Ltd., a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety announced that it has appointed Antoinette King, a nationally recognized physical and cyber security expert, as Director of Regional Sales East and Head of Cyber Convergence. New responsibilities In her new position, Antoinette King will be responsible for managing i-PRO Americas’ sales for the US East Coast. She will also lead the company’s cyber convergence initiative to establ...

Alex Laurie, SVP of Global Sales Engineering, ForgeRock, said: “As European Lawmakers come a step closer to strengthening the Artificial Intelligence Act, it is important to remember why it is being brought in, and ultimately, that is to protect both businesses and consumers alike."  He adds, “AI remains a tool that warrants a delicate balance with human oversight. Facial recognition helps security organizations and federations to understand and react to potentially disruptive...

The Department of Science, Information and Technology (DSIT) in partnership with Infosecurity Europe, the most influential information security event, has unveiled the shortlist for the UK’s Most Innovative Cyber SME 2023 contest. As part of Infosecurity Europe’s focus on innovation, the competition aims to spotlight micro, small, and medium cybersecurity businesses as they showcase the newest cybersecurity tech and solutions. DSIT competition Fourteen of the UK’s most creat...

For over three decades, Matrix has earned acclaim as a player in the global telecom and security sectors. Its comprehensive range of products for telecom, video surveillance, access control, and time attendance serves organizations of all sizes with complete communication and security solutions. Technology solutions Driven by its customer-centric approach, Matrix develops top-of-the-line technology solutions using in-house research, design, and development, with nearly 40% of its employees d...

Coinciding with the 7th "China Brand Day," the launch ceremony of the high-speed rail train named by the DNAKE group was successfully held at Xiamen North Railway Station. Mr. Miao Guodong, President of Dnake (Xiamen) Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., and other pioneers attended the launch ceremony to witness the official launch of the high-speed rail named train. Smart home concept of DNAKE DNAKE has joined hands with China High-speed Railway to spread the smart home concept of DNAKE During...

PureTech is committed to continuous innovation and customer satisfaction by providing the most comprehensive, easy to integrate, and reliable AI-boosted, geospatial video analytics and sensor fusion software solutions for borders and critical infrastructure. Larry Bowe Jr., CEO, said, “We are pleased to share just some of our progress bringing new capabilities to market in our last few major software releases. This is one of the many reasons why PureTech was named in a recent industry rep...

Dell Technologies advances software-driven innovation across its storage portfolio, driving increased cyber resiliency, energy efficiency and automation to power customers’ multicloud journeys. Dell’s commitment to software development has resulted in more than 2,000 storage portfolio advancements in the past twelve months across every category of the external storage industry. These advances are available at no additional cost to existing customers and are consumable through on-pre...

Blackline Safety Corp., a pioneer in connected safety technology, announced Peter Attalla has been appointed to the position of Vice President, International Sales effective immediately. Peter Attalla is a seasoned pioneer, transforming safety culture and operational efficiencies for industrial companies across many sectors, including telecommunications, energy and chemicals, where he had hands-on experience with Blackline Safety products. Extensive industry experience Prior to joining Blackl...

Aqua Security, the pioneer in cloud native security, announced it added pipeline integrity scanning to prevent software supply chain attacks and assure CI/CD pipeline integrity. Powered by eBPF technology, Aqua’s pipeline integrity scanner detects and blocks suspicious behavior and malware in real time, preventing code tampering and countering threats in the software build process. This industry-first solution equips organizations to feel confident in their ability to strategically stop...

Access control systems are critical to the security of many businesses, organizations, and facilities. To ensure that only authorized individuals can enter secure areas, it’s essential to implement effective access control measures. Two-factor authentication (2FA) using the Elatec TWN4 RFID and ePortID palm vein scanning solution significantly enhances the security of access control systems. Access control process RFID technology is commonly used in access control systems to allow indiv...

Videonetics announced that it has become a Full Member of ONVIF®, the open industry forum that provides and promotes standardized interfaces for effective interoperability of IP-based physical security products. Ranked among the top five VMS brands (OMDIA Informa Tech 2021) in Asia, Videonetics has retained its leadership position in providing a ‘Truly Open & Unified Platform’ enabling greater interoperability between all their products, maximizing usage of the infrastr...

The impact of cyber attacks on vulnerable populations serviced by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) is often overlooked, but they can affect communities already exposed to poverty, violence, and other threats/risks. WithSecure™ (formerly known as F-Secure Business) is now offering the support of its cyber security professionals to these groups through the CyberPeace Builders program. The program, managed by the CyberPeace Institute, connects cyber security professionals with NGOs. Acc...

DigiCert, a provider of digital trust and a member of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN), announces a partnership to provide DigiCert ONE, the platform for digital trust, on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Customers will benefit from DigiCert ONE’s fast time to value combined with OCI’s high-performance and security-first architecture for single and multi-cloud deployments. Moving forward, DigiCert and Oracle will collaborate on further integration into the OCI ecosystem to help joint...

Performanta announces the appointment of Simon Hodgkinson, former bp Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), as a Strategic Advisor, to further expand its ability to support clients and drive its vision of Cyber Safety into the market. At bp, Simon Hodgkinson was globally responsible for cybersecurity across information and operations technology, including strategy and architecture, GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance), business information security, security engineering, security operation...

SALTO Systems, a provider of innovative smart access control solutions, is committed to the use of biometric technology as the future of access control. In the past two years, it has aimed to accelerate the development of frictionless access control solutions through various strategic investments. The digital revolution has transformed society. Entire industries have been reimagined, and professional lives, education, and leisure time have evolved beyond recognition. Digital credentials, digit...

Userful™, a provider of solutions for core enterprise operations, has announced that the new Userful Infinity Platform™ will harness the advanced capabilities of NVIDIA GPUs to improve the performance and functionality of its platform. The Infinity Platform is Userful’s latest offering, a revolutionary new solution that combines audio-visual (AV) enterprise services with machine learning, computer vision, and advanced computing. This platform is capable of handling a wide rang...

ABB (Hall 6, B74) and B&R (Hall 6, E62), a member of the ABB Group and ABB's global center for machine and factory automation, will showcase a comprehensive range of solutions for packaging automation at Interpack 2023, highlighting how automation can help companies tackle the production and logistical challenges posed by omnichannel retailing. Solutions will include automated package handling and intelligent track systems, machine vision, robotic picking solutions, autonomous mobile robots...

ID scam is on the rise in Africa. According to a survey conducted by FICO, a prominent analytics software company, in 2022, every seventh person experienced an identity fraud incident in South Africa. This factor, along with the growing demand for online services, makes it essential to strengthen the digital identity verification processes within businesses.   Identification and verification Powered by Regula's technology, Contactable’s solution recognizes an identity docum...

Autel Robotics opened the inaugural Autel Robotics' Global Partner Summit at Le Meridien Xiaojing Bay in Huizhou, Guangdong, China on April 26th, 2023. Ground-breaking new products were demonstrated to global partners from all around the world, in a spectacular event headed by Autel Robotics Chairman, Frank Lee. Products on display EVO Max Series, Ecosystem, and Autel Mapper The conference featured the launch and first public viewing of the new EVO Max Series and Ecosystem pro...