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In a dedicated exhibition space, Leonardo and its experts present technological solutions for the security of digital ecosystems and the resilience of strategic assets in Italy and worldwide. The event will be opened by Franco Gabrielli, the Undersecretary of State to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers and Alessandro Profumo, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Leonardo. Cybertech Europe 2022 Cybertech Europe 2022, Europe’s largest event dedicated to cyber security, will be hel...

Exterro, Inc., the preferred provider of Legal GRC software specifically designed for in-house legal, privacy, and IT teams at Global 2000 and Am Law 200 organizations announced the release of its upgraded FTK® Connect digital forensic tool that adds powerful new automation, orchestration, and integration capabilities to Exterro’s pioneering platform. Digital forensics FTK Connect automation enables both corporations to streamline their incident response or breach investigations...

Dallmeier, a manufacturer of video security technology in the Safe City domain, jointly with installer Dallmeier Systems, will present a wide range of best practices for successfully implementing “safe city” video projects at the GPEC 2022 (Messe Frankfurt, Hall 3 ground floor, stand B71) from 31 May 2022 until 2 June 2022. The exhibition and conference presence will also include a presentation by Dallmeier Safe City expert Frank Salder.  Video security equipment set-up The p...

Eagle Eye Networks, the globally renowned company in cloud video surveillance and artificial intelligence (AI), has announced its cloud video surveillance technology will be eligible for the Technology Investment Boost – a 20% tax deduction for small businesses that invest in digital technologies, including cloud video surveillance. Technology Investment Boost The Technology Investment Boost was introduced to the Parliament, in March 2022 Designed to encourage Australian businesses to e...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce the first members of its Utilities Advisory Board Steering Committee. SIA created the Utilities Advisory Board to offer insight and education to security practitioners, members of the security industry and other stakeholders about emerging security trends, regulatory compliance issues, and recommended practices for protecting utility infrastructure. Steering committee members The steering committee members, listed below, represent...

Electronic access control (EAC) systems have become widespread, thanks to benefits like the security they provide to medium-to-high traffic buildings and their flexibility in access provision. Their advantages are familiar - more efficient management of user access, granting and revoking permissions anytime, real-time door status information, removing the security threat posed by lost mechanical keys, and many more. Wireless access control solutions The first widely deployed access systems we...

Isorg, a pioneer in Organic PhotoDetectors (OPDs) and large-area image sensors, has announced the appointment of Dieter May as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), in order to transform the company from an SME into a major corporation. Dieter May takes over from Isorg’s Founder Jean-Yves Gomez, who has successfully led the company’s technological and industrial development, since its creation in 2010. Mr. Gomez will now devote his time to driving future generations of technology,...

Qognify, a provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions announced the appointment of Brian Laurienzo as its Director of Transportation, Americas. Qognify VMS Qognify provides physical security software solutions to national rail operators and infrastructure owners, international airports, and mass transit systems around the world. Recently, Qognify launched a new solution – Qognify VMS. This next-generation video management system enables transportation organizations t...

At its annual Security Summit, DigiCert, Inc., the provider of digital trust, along with top security industry pundits, addressed the role of digital trust in enabling individuals and businesses to successfully operate in a connected world challenged by growing cybersecurity threats. The company outlined its vision for cybersecurity and how it will evolve as digital transformation continues to expand the surface area of where and how the world engages online. Securing digital footprint &...

Evolution, the integrated fire and security systems business, has appointed Richard de Graaf as the new Country Manager in the Netherlands, to further service and grow increasing business opportunities in the country and across Europe. In this newly created role, Richard will be responsible for leading Evolution’s sales and growth strategy in the region, with a particular focus on the data center sector, as well as building and developing relationships with local service providers and sup...

SureView Systems, the globally renowned open response platform provider for security operations teams and ShotSpotter, a global company in precision policing technology solutions that enable law enforcement to more effectively respond to, investigate and deter crime, have announced the integration of their intelligence-based flagship technologies. The integration of ShotSpotter’s gunshot detection system with SureView’s Next-Generation PSIM, (Physical Security Information Management...

RISCO Group (RISCO), a globally renowned manufacturer of cloud-based security systems, has received the ISO 27001 certification for cloud and interactive services, related to security, building management and smart home solutions.  Enhanced privacy and data security The certification recognizes RISCO’s extensive efforts and substantial investments made, in order to protect and increase privacy and data security from cyber-attacks. RISCO customers will gain additional reassurance th...

SMP Robotics is pleased to introduce a new partner to the US market, Team 1ST Technologies LLC. The company is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. Team 1ST Technologies LLC has a staff of specialists who provide support for the operation of autonomous mobile robots. The company’s operators carry out round-the-clock, remote monitoring of robots. SMP Robotics - Team 1ST Technologies partnership Team 1ST Technologies LLC has been operating in the US market for many years now Such a s...

Matrix Comsec (Matrix), the globally renowned company in Security and Telecom solutions for modern businesses and enterprises, has announced that it has bagged the Time2Leap Award for Research & Development, for designing and manufacturing its Face Recognition device, at the MSME Investor, Export & Innovation Summit, organized by Summentor Pro Sales & Marketing Consultants. The 2nd edition of the MSME Investor, Export & Innovation Summit was held on April 20, 2022, in New Delhi,...

SALTO Systems, a globally renowned manufacturer of smart access control solutions, has contracted with Denning Electronics to market and sell SALTO’s innovative products in the US states of Illinois and Wisconsin. Ken Wippich, the President and Owner of Denning Electronics, said “Denning Electronics is onboard to ensure that ineffective physical key systems in Illinois and Wisconsin are replaced with SALTO access control solutions.” Wireless electronic access products Ken Wi...

Dallmeier, a renowned German manufacturer of video solutions for casinos, is sponsor of the European Dealer Championship 2022 (16 to 18 May 2022, Casino de Monte-Carlo, Monaco). With Dallmeier’s cameras and recording systems, as well as the ‘Casino Operating System’ HEMISPHERE SeMSy, casino operators can integrate, process and present data from different systems, and thereby improve their security and business processes. The European Dealer Championship offers the best croupi...

The US events market is to benefit from the exacting standards of UK crowd safety and security, following the establishment of UK specialist, Crowdguard, in the United States of America (USA). An industry-renowned event safety and security specialist in the United Kingdom (UK), Crowdguard, has garnered an enviable reputation for providing an end-to-end service for event organizers, venues and those responsible for public realm environments. Crowdguard enters US market The company combines det...

Aqua Security, the globally renowned pure-play cloud native security provider, has published new research from Aqua’s threat research team, Nautilus, which demonstrates attackers are finding new ways to target cloud native environments. The research shows that adversaries are adopting more sophisticated techniques, leveraging multiple attack components and shifting attention to Kubernetes and the software supply chain. Aqua’s new research report The ‘2022 Cloud Native Threat...

“Every employer’s fundamental responsibility to their employees is to eliminate risks to health and safety, for every worker, including those who work alone,” advises Matt Smitheman, Senior Solutions Consultant, at Interface Security Systems, a managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises. Occupational risks As retailers continue to adapt their business models, many are...

The STEM Olympics, a series of digital inter-school challenges, training sessions, and play-off rounds as part of Leonardo’s STEMLab project concluded with the victory of class 3A from istituto omnicomprensivo Leonardo da Vinci in Acquapendente (the VT), with their teacher Valentina Danesi. In second place came 3C IET of I.I.S.S. Del Prete – Falcone in Sava (TA), under teacher Marco Ingrosso. Third on the podium was class 2...

The scope of surveillance has moved beyond its traditional purpose. Surveillance is no longer just about managing the threat; it is about increasing productivity, managing connected spaces, and deriving insights from the business. Simultaneously, the cost of surveillance is increasing day by day. Not just organizations but also public authorities need surveillance devices to control public spaces that are heavily crowded. To solve these surveillance backdrops, Matrix offers its Pan-Tilt- and Zo...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, has introduced Solution Navigator, a comprehensive digital experience that easily navigates the product life cycle in Building Automation Systems, Fire, Security, HVAC and Industrial Refrigeration, in order to create a next generation of customer enablement tools. Customers can select, price, quote, order, track shipments, locate replacement parts, process warranty claims, access training and...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has expressed its support for and feedback on S. 1260, the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA), and H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act. SIA’s letter comes ahead of a US Senate and House of Representatives conference to reconcile the differences between the two pieces of bipartisan legislation, both of which will bolster U.S. leadership in developing and adopting innovative emerging technologies, in order for domestic companies to remain glo...

Alcatraz AI., a pioneer in physical security AI technologies, announced they will be showcasing autonomous access control technology at IFSEC International 2022 (BoothIF2605). Alcatraz AI has redefined secure access control delivering intelligence at the door to make users face their credentials.   The Alcatraz AI Rock, a touchless biometric device, utilizes facial authentication to grant highly secure and frictionless entry to modernize and improve access control systems. The security...

From Wall Street to Main Street, business owners are starting to prepare and look toward the future as the pandemic turns endemic. Businesses across the United States are welcoming employees and visitors back into their restaurants, storefronts, and offices. But, a new challenge persists, staffing shortages. As many businesses struggle to hire, they also need to focus on how to retain and keep their current staff safe and healthy. So, what can be done? It’s more important than ever th...

Zenitel, a pioneer of intelligent and interoperable communication solutions, announces that Detrick Ellis has been named Northwestern US Regional Sales Leader in its Americas Onshore Business Unit. Detrick Ellis has been with Zenitel since 2012 as a Field Sales Engineer and Systems Engineer. His role has included assisting Zenitel customers and partners with technical questions, conducting technical training, and supporting the Americas sales team. VP's comments “At Zenitel, career aspi...

ADT believes data is the fuel-making smart home security systems safer, smarter, and more helpful for the customers. Data will unlock next-generation features such as ambient, or always-on, security, for example, and data already enables the smarts in thermostats that maintain comfortable temperatures while reducing unnecessary energy use when nobody is home. Private and secure data The ability to offer these types of services requires customers to trust ADT to keep their data private and secu...

Qognify, a pioneer of video and enterprise incident management solutions launched its new video management software Qognify VMS. Features of Qognify VMS Qognify VMS is designed to meet the specific physical security needs of organizations around the globe. It is based on the proven technology of Qognify's successful video management software Cayuga, which is used by many customers in thousands of security projects worldwide. As a true next-generation VMS, Qognify VMS combines the powerful cor...

Globally renowned access control manufacturer, Inner Range has unveiled a raft of new enhancements for its flagship intelligent access and security system, Integriti. Software Version 22, which is now available to new and existing customers, includes the ability to directly integrate with biometric readers and manage mobile credentials in bulk. It also includes a brand new API, allowing developers access to a free development platform to create new integrations for Integriti clients. Improveme...

The use of CCTV surveillance in business is proliferating. According to a recent report assessing the growth and trends in video surveillance, the market was valued at £40 billion in 2020 but is expected to reach more than £68 billion by 2026. This growth is largely due to the increasing need for physical security and the greater adoption of cloud-based services for centralizing data.  A key consideration for businesses running CCTV systems is the increasing potential of unlock...