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ExCeL London, the capital’s largest event venue, has appointed Carlisle Support Services as its dedicated security partner to enhance the venue’s security operations further and improve the visitor experience. Carlisle Support Services will be working closely alongside the venue’s in-house security team to ensure the security of ExCeL’s 100-acre campus, as well as the safety of its four million annual visitors, event organizers, and exhibitors.  Supporting ExCeL&rs...

The Spanish company - Herta leads a consortium that participates in the largest security project within European public transport, PREVENT PCP, together with a Belgian company, ACIC, and the French company - ChapsVision. PREVENT PCP  PREVENT PCP aims to provide security to train and subway stations, as well as surrounding public areas, through the implementation of innovative technological solutions that will allow the automatic and timely detection of potentially dangerous unattended ele...

The City of London Crime Prevention Association (CoLCPA) has proudly relaunched the Building Security Assessment Scheme in collaboration with the National Security Inspectorate (NSI) at Fishmongers’ Hall in the heart of the City of London. Security and fire safety Formerly known as CoLCPA’s Building Security Accreditation, this long-standing initiative, developed from a collaboration involving the City of London Police, the City of London Corporation, representatives of managing ag...

Wavestore, a global provider of video management software and analytics for physical security, is poised for growth under new ownership by Sam Shalaby. Senior Vice President - Kim Loy leads operations for the Americas with offices in Ottawa, Ontario, and West Palm Beach, Fla., focusing on product development and innovation.  Expansion  The company aims to expand its user base by leveraging existing relationships and tapping into new markets. Loy says the company has a solid foo...

Mark Paul, a security professional for Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services company, was honored by The American Red Cross at its Evening of the Stars event for his heroic actions that saved a life. Military and first aid training Paul was recognized at the event on Nov. 14, 2023, for assisting an individual in need and saving their life. While on shift at Allied Universal’s client State Farm Park in Illinois, Paul helped a State Farm em...

Entrust, a global pioneer in identity and data security, has been positioned by Gartner® as a Challenger in the Magic Quadrant™ for Access Management for its offering, the Entrust Identity as a Service IAM solution. The evaluation was based on specific criteria that analyzed the company’s overall completeness of vision and ability to execute. Entrust was one of just 11 providers placed in the 2023 Magic Quadrant for Access Management. Robust first line of defense “T...

Nedap, a global pioneer in physical security solutions announces that their physical access control system, AEOS, has been awarded CAPSS accreditation. AEOS is one of only three physical access control systems with CAPSS accreditation, certified by the UK’s National Protective Security Authority (NPSA). Cybersecurity assurance In addition, AEOS is one of only two physical access control systems entered into the Catalogue of Security Equipment’s (CSE) CAPSS and AACS categories. Th...

i-PRO Co. Ltd., a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety announced a revolutionary new line of cameras that turn non-AI network cameras into AI smart devices. Using AI onsite learning, the new X Series enables users to teach the camera about specific objects they want to monitor. With support for up to nine AI applications, it is the most powerful AI camera to date from i-PRO. New standards of innovation “The X Series cameras demonstrate our...

Motorola Solutions will proudly ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, celebrating its continued, purposeful transformation centered on safety and security. The company is announcing its new brand narrative, ‘Solving for safer,’ which highlights its sharpened focus on solving for safer communities, safer schools, and safer businesses. Author's quote “From our storied history, today we bridge to an even stronger future. Everyone is entitled to feel safe in their...

The Monitoring Association (TMA) had the distinct opportunity to recognize the exceptional contributions of Larry Dischert, JCI, on Nov. 6th during its General Business Meeting at the 2023 Annual Meeting in Maui, HI.  TMA President Morgan Hertel presented the respected and esteemed volunteer with TMA’s highest honor, the Stanley C. Lott Memorial Award. Stanley C. Lott Memorial Award The Stanley C. Lott Memorial Award, established in 1991 to honor its namesake, a dedicated pioneer,...

ConnectWise, the world’s pioneering software company dedicated to the success of IT solution providers (TSPs), has announced innovations for its suite of cybersecurity management solutions, including automated remediation for cybersecurity leveraging the ConnectWise Asio™ platform. Enhanced features The ConnectWise SaaS Security™ workflow engine offers enhanced alerting for threat detection, and comprehensive monitoring, alerting, and incident response for Microsoft 365 envir...

Exabeam, a global cybersecurity pioneer that delivers AI-driven security operations announced the appointment of Steve Wilson to Chief Product Officer (CPO). In his role, Wilson will head Exabeam’s product management and product marketing teams to continue to drive innovation in the company’s AI-driven security operations and New-Scale SIEM product portfolio. Wilson will report to CEO Adam Geller.  Extensive experience Wilson is a pioneer and innovator in AI, cybersecurity, a...

Connect ONE® takes the complexity out of managing visitors to the premises with registration and preregistration features that collect data on access around the facility, track the whereabouts of visitors, and assess the health and safety of individuals before they enter. Dealers and their customers have more data and details on visitors, adding new tangible value to access control in a unified platform.   Visitor management Keeping paper logs for visitor management doesn’...

Illumio, Inc., the Zero Trust Segmentation company released the Cloud Security Index: Redefine Cloud Security with Zero Trust Segmentation, which presents the findings of global research into the current state of cloud security, the impact of cloud breaches, and why traditional cloud security technologies fail to keep organizations secure in the cloud.   Vanson Bourne, an independent research firm, surveyed 1,600 IT and security decision-makers across nine countries and found that cloud ri...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced that it has hired Joe Harvey to serve in the newly created role of ITS Market Sector Leader.    With the widespread adoption of network surveillance cameras and other connected devices in cities around the world, there has been a subsequent effort to leverage this “smart” infrastructure to create what is known as Intelligent Transportation Systems (...

Allied Universal® Electronic Monitoring (AUEM) has won a six-year, £160 million contract to supply next-generation electronic monitoring technology to the UK government’s Ministry of Justice (MoJ). As part of the contract, AUEM will deliver its latest monitoring technologies and systems for GPS and Radio Frequency tracking. It will further include solutions for alcohol monitoring (transdermal & breath) and non-fitted monitoring devices. Electronic monitoring In the UK, app...

The government’s fingerprint database (‘FAED’), which has been running since 1990, is often pivotal in police criminal investigations and securing court convictions. Faced by constantly rising repeat criminal offender numbers since 2005, it has become imperative to upgrade the forensic police’s IT systems. FAED V3 project This project, dubbed 'FAED V3', aims to ensure at all times top system performance to definitively identify criminals. FAED V3 development is a huge...

ASIS International, the National Sheriffs’ Association, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police, announce the formation of the Annual International Public Law Enforcement/Private Security Partnership Day. Security Partnership Day The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA), and ASIS International (ASIS) are very pleased to announce the initiation of the Public Law Enforcement/Private Security Partnership Day. ...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced the launch of its new SecurOS® Motus Pro 702 camera series. Purpose-built for license plate recognition (LPR/ANPR) applications, the Motus Pro 702 series is available in four different models – 702-E (IR), 702-E (WL), 702-S (IR), and 702-S (WL) and have been designed to deliver unrivaled performance in a wide variety of operating environments. Motus Pro 702-E and 702-S...

IDEMIA, the world-renowned secure identity solutions provider, in partnership with the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT), has launched the next-generation of Mobile ID. Iowa residents can download the Iowa Mobile ID app from the Apple App Store or Google Play and start using it immediately to verify their identity from their mobile phone at TSA PreCheck® checkpoints at both the Des Moines International Airport and Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport, in addition to other participating...

Intelligent power management company Eaton announced its latest innovation in connected backup power and cybersecurity with the North American launch of its Gigabit Network Card (Network-M3). Network-M3 card  The Network-M3 card features all the enhanced capabilities customers expect from Eaton Gigabit Network Card technology and adds new, innovative features to help organizations meet their unique cybersecurity needs. With capabilities for web-based monitoring and alerts, the Network-M3...

Enlighted, a pioneering property technology company owned by Siemens, has announced the expanded use of artificial intelligence (AI) in its Location Services solution, and the addition of two new partners to the Enlighted AI partner ecosystem. Location Services Enlighted’s Location Services - a Real-Time Location System tracks the location and movement of assets and badges in buildings, using existing Enlighted intelligent lighting infrastructures. With the introduction of AI machine-le...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, is pleased to announce the opening of its new Logistics Center in Shannon, Ireland. The new facility is HID’s second-largest Logistics Center, supporting 55 countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The occasion was marked with an official ribbon-cutting and a visit from local government and business pioneers, as well as HID’s operations leadership team. The new 4,157 m2 Logistics Center is double the si...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that the Mesa, Arizona Police Department (MPD) has launched a state-of-the-art real-time crime center (RTCC) based on Genetec™ Security Center, Genetec Citigraf™, and Genetec Clearance™. Within the first 12 months of the opening of the RTCC, the MPD solved more than 930 felony and 640 misdemeanor cases and recovered over 268 stolen vehicles while e...

As October brings cybersecurity awareness month into the spotlight, new research conducted by Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, reveals that cybersecurity remains a key concern for physical security experts. Based on insights from over 5,500 physical security pioneers from around the world, the research shows that while organizations are putting in place new processes to protect themselves, the lev...

Flock Safety, a pioneer in public safety technology, proudly unveiled its newest innovation: the Flock Safety mobile app. In a world where smartphones have become an essential part of an officer’s crime-solving toolbelt, the app promises to revolutionize fieldwork by providing patrol officers and security personnel instant access to vital information. The Flock Safety platform aims to meet law enforcement wherever they are conducting public safety work, and the Flock Safety app, available...

Presight, the region’s pioneering big data analytics company powered by generative AI, is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with New Jersey-based Intelligent Security Systems (ISS), a global pioneer in video analytics system development. ​ Enhancing video analytics ​This strategic collaboration, which was formalized with a signing ceremony on the Presight stand at GITEX GLOBAL 2023 in Dubai, marks a significant step towards harnessing the potential of...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has announced its plans for the Smart City Expo World Congress, taking place from 7-9 November at Fira Barcelona. Genetec will be present at the Microsoft booth (Hall 1, Stand C60). Need for a unified platform Evolutions in smart technology, sensors, and cloud connectivity have transformed the options available to those responsible for urban planning. However, without a uni...

Thales, the global technology and security provider announced the SafeNet IDPrime FIDO Bio Smart Card, a security key that enables strong multi-factor authentication (MFA) for the enterprise. This new contactless smart card allows users to quickly and securely access enterprise devices, applications, and cloud services using a fingerprint instead of a password. Stealing credential challenges According to the 2023 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, the three primary ways in which attac...

Cloud Gateway, a provider of flexible networking and security services, announces it has appointed Stephen McConnell as its Chief Technology Officer, as the business continues to grow its technical capabilities and expand its presence across the UK.  Stephen's responsibilities Born and raised in Manchester, McConnell is based at Cloud Gateway’s office in the city and will be responsible for creating and leading a technical roadmap to meet the business’s long-ter...