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Sielox, an established industry pioneer in layered access control solutions celebrating 45 years of success, is showcasing its pre-emptive, intelligent, and advanced layered access control security solutions at ISC West 2024 in booth 13109. One of the latest innovations on display is the latest release of AnyWare, Sielox’s next-generation browser-based access control monitoring and event management solution that delivers extreme cost efficiencies to both systems integrators and their...

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a pioneering provider of 3D LiDAR security solutions, and Viakoo, the award-winning provider of service assurance and network edge device management solutions for physical security systems, have announced a new partnership at ISC West 2024.  The company's unique partnership provides a seamlessly integrated solution that combines the power of Quanergy’s 3D LiDAR detection, tracking, and classification technology with Viakoo’s industry-proven service ass...

ONVIF®, the global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, is pleased to return to ISC West 2024, April 9-12 in Las Vegas, at Booth L0 to continue the industry-wide conversation about open standards, interoperability, and the freedom of choice that standards provide for end users, systems integrators and consultants. This freedom of choice is important in several technology segments that will be major themes of this year’s ISC West event, including Artifici...

Amid escalating security concerns for places of worship in the UK, the Home Office has launched two pivotal schemes to enhance protective measures. The Places of Worship Protective Security Funding Scheme and the Protective Security for Mosque Schemes aim to combat hate crimes and ensure safety during religious gatherings by funding physical measures such as CCTV, fencing, and alarms. Complexities of security solutions Aware of this disquieting matter, Jacksons Fencing, a security specialist...

Axis Communications announced plans to expand the number of network physical security products certified to FIPS 140 under the Federal Information Processing Standards. This move will improve the cybersecurity postures of Axis customers that must meet the FIPS 140 certification, specifically in the government and critical infrastructure sectors. FIPS are widely recognized as state-of-the-art security standards issued by the National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) for the U....

By 2026, Gartner predicts that 50% of governments worldwide will enforce the use of responsible AI through regulations, policies, and the need for data privacy. While these guidelines are being developed, AI continues to evolve at a rapid pace. i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, underscores the critical importance of ethical and responsible AI practices in the physical security domain....

Salto Systems will have an action-packed ISC West in Las Vegas this April 9 -12. The pioneering electronic access control provider will launch its new brand DNA, called the SALTO WECOSYSTEM; introduce new CEO Marc Gómez; and showcase various solutions for advanced access control, visitor access, and smart lockers. ISC West is the pioneering physical security tradeshow event in the United States. The combination of products, educational programming, and networking opportunities all in one...

Mission 500, the charitable organization dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, proudly announces Nikki Nemarich as its newest board member, representing one of its esteemed sponsors, Axis Communications. Nikki’s extensive experience and dedication to the security industry make her an invaluable addition to Mission 500. 2021, Nikki has been instrumental in driving the company’s digital marketing efforts, placing customers at the forefront of its market...

Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division announced Qognify, a pioneering provider of physical security solutions, has officially adopted the Hexagon corporate identity and fully integrated into the division as the physical security business unit. Following the acquisition of Qognify by Hexagon in April 2023, this event marks a new era in physical security and public safety innovation, enabling customers to safeguard their assets, infrastructure and communities. Hexagon&...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, announced a new Integrations Program for technology partners. Verkada's Integration Program will enable its customers to more easily manage multiple systems through a growing set of supported integrations. "Verkada's new Integrations Program will expand the interoperability of our powerful platform across even more complex environments and use cases," said Filip Kaliszan, Co-founder and CEO. "Continuing to develop more native integr...

Identiv, Inc., a global digital security and identification pioneer in the Internet of Things (IoT), has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement to sell its physical security, access card, and identity reader operations and assets to Vitaprotech, a security solutions provider. The proceeds from the sale will significantly strengthen Identiv’s financial position, generating capital to fund future organic and inorganic growth of its specialty IoT solutions business.  Under t...

After successfully detecting cloud identity-based attacks that bypassed existing security solutions and closing multiple six and seven-figure license deals with Fortune 500 customers, Permiso has raised a $18.5m Series A led by Altimeter Capital with participation from Point72 Ventures. Permiso's unique library of detection signals feeds into its unified threat prevention, detection, and response platform to provide organizations unprecedented visibility into their cloud environments. St...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions announced that Eric Salava has joined the company as its Chief Revenue Officer. Salava will lead Verkada's global go-to-market and revenue generation strategy as the company continues to scale rapidly. "Our growth to date has been incredible: our platform supports more than 1 million active devices for 22,000 customers across 70 countries," said Filip Kaliszan, CEO and Co-Founder of Verkada, adding "With Eric at the helm of our go-to...

ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals, announced its keynote lineup for the hybrid Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024, taking place on 23-25 September in-person at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, FL and online via the GSX 2024 digital platform.  "As security pioneers, we're entrusted with the vital task of navigating complex challenges with integrity and resilience," stated Cy A. Oatridge, CPP, 2024 President...

HiveWatch, a physical security software company reimagining how organizations keep their people and assets safe, announced it has integrated its HiveWatch® Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) Operating System (OS) with Verkada’s access control and video security solutions. This integration allows Verkada customers to bridge the gap between existing investments in legacy infrastructure and the purchase of new Verkada hardware, using the HiveWatch® GSOC OS to bring together dis...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, shared a comprehensive set of data protection best practices to help physical security leaders protect privacy, safeguard data, and enable trust without compromising security. This initiative comes as a response to the escalating importance of data security in an increasingly interconnected digital landscape. By prioritizing privacy, organizations can effectively contri...

ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have announced the agenda and speaker lineup for their second annual Security LeadHER conference, an event designed to showcase women in security. Security LeadHER 2024 will be held June 24-25 at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown in Phoenix, Arizona. This conference from ASIS and SIA will bring together security professionals committed to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security profession. High-im...

HiveWatch, a physical security software company reimagining how organizations keep their people and assets safe, announced a partnership with RSPNDR to deliver more efficient, streamlined communication and dispatch of field and guard resources for customers. The partnership enhances incident management, enabling both HiveWatch and RSPNDR to offer an embedded, end-to-end solution that allows global security operations center (GSOC) operators monitoring disparate sites to generate a sec...

Major UK-based Intruder Detection manufacturer - Texecom is pleased to announce a key addition to their UK sales team with the appointment of a new Head of Commercial Partnerships. Barry Clayton With over 25 years of extensive experience in the security industry, Barry Clayton has joined Texecom in the newly formed role which will see him lead the key customer and technology partnership function to increase support for these stakeholders. Before joining Texecom, Barry held roles in retail int...

PACOM, a pioneering provider of access control and integrated security management solutions, will preview VIGIL CORE, its next-generation cutting-edge cloud-based platform at The Security Event 2024.  This solution is a centrally controlled integrated security management platform that is intelligent, user-friendly, and highly cost-effective and will prove to be a great fit for customers with single sites, hundreds of sites, or large campus environments. Security integration management Th...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed Dan Cremins of Delta Electronics to serve as the new chair of SIA’s Built Environment Advisory Board. The SIA Built Environment Advisory Board – formerly the Proptech Advisory Board – was created to grow engagement between the Proptech community and the global security industry through partnerships, education, and thought leadership. Built Environment Advisory Board “I am excited to work with SIA and...

Omega Systems, an award-winning MSP and MSSP, announced it has fortified its endpoint detection and response (EDR) solution with the addition of automated moving target defense (AMTD) capabilities. According to market research, traditional EDR technology fails to detect or prevent as much as one-third of all endpoint security threats, leaving companies and their networks susceptible to data theft or compromise. Zero-day vulnerabilities This evolution is a necessary response to the advanc...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer TDSi announces its forthcoming appearance at the ISC West event, which takes place from 10th-12th April 2024 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Joining its fellow VITAPROTECH Group member, perimeter intrusion detection solutions manufacturer Protech USA, on Stand 8050, TDSi will be showcasing the latest edition to its GARDiS portfolio – the GARDiS Version 2.6 software – for the first time in No...

Claroty, the cyber-physical systems (CPS) protection company, and Axonius, the pioneer in cybersecurity asset management and SaaS management, announced a new partnership that combines technologies to bring enterprise attack surface management to all assets across an organization’s networks, including IT, cloud, and the Extended Internet of Things (XIoT) — the vast network of CPS including OT, IoT, BMS, and IoMT. By combining Claroty’s knowledge of CPS environments with Axonius...

Hik-Connect 6, the powerful cloud-based security software, continues to get better. The latest enhancements extend the reach of ‘Team Mode’ – which already provides security management across multiple physical locations – to buses, taxis, trucks, and other vehicles. Other improvements include the addition of Motion Detection 2.0, which brings deep learning intelligence to the system, better alarm video backup, and more. Some key enhancements Here’s a brief overv...

Brivo, the global pioneer in cloud-based access control and smart building technologies publishes its 2024 Top Global Security Trends Report, detailing the most important changes for physical security teams across the globe. Brivo’s seventh annual trends report is based on 850 responses from security professionals across the U.K., U.S., and Europe, asking the opinions of physical security teams in financial services, technology & IT, manufacturing, retail, and more. new sec...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and intelligent inventory management systems, is featuring several of its latest key control systems and solutions at SECON 2024, from March 20-22, 2024, at the KINTEX Exhibition Center in South Korea.  Morse Watchman’s award-winning KeyWatcher® Touch system will be on display and available for demonstration alongside a suite of additional products at booth # A013. Quality key control solutions “As Morse Watchmans expan...

Genetec Inc., a global technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, is pleased to announce its plans for ASIS Europe 2024, taking place in Vienna, Austria from 20-22 March, 2024. Genetec can be found on Stand #D4-D5 where it will be showcasing the power and flexibility of its unified physical security software to transform all aspects of physical security and operations. The company will also actively participate in the speaker program...

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a major provider of 3D LiDAR technology, proudly announces two innovations for its Q-Track® solution; an industry-first cloud-based sensor coverage tool and full Windows compatibility. Both of these new products further improve the customers’ out-of-the-box experience for Quanergy’s Q-Track portfolio. Q-Track Coverage Tool The cloud-based Q-Track Coverage Tool is aimed at revolutionizing pre-deployment planning and site surveys. This innovative tool a...

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a provider of 3D LiDAR technology, proudly announces two innovations for its Q-Track® solution; an industry-first cloud-based sensor coverage tool and full Windows compatibility. Both of these new products further improve the customers’ out-of-the-box experience for Quanergy’s Q-Track portfolio. Q-Track Coverage Tool The cloud-based Q-Track Coverage Tool is aimed at revolutionizing pre-deployment planning and site surveys. This innovative tool allows...