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OSI Systems, Inc. announces that its Security division has successfully commenced operations in Uruguay in collaboration with its Ministry of Economics and Finance to enhance security and efficiency at Uruguay's ports and borders through advanced customs screening applications. OSI Systems CEO Deepak Chopra commented, "We are excited to begin the operational phase and look forward to supporting Uruguay’s customs and border security activity.” Ongoing management training The Compa...

Advantech, a pioneer in AIoT, announces that it has finalized its acquisition on block shares of AURES Technologies SA, a French company renowned for its POS and Kiosk brands. On October 1st, 2024, Advantech has closed block trade of 1,430,381 shares from the major AURES shareholder and subscribed the first tranche of convertible bonds of EUR 2,500,000 of principal amount. Following this acquisition, AURES will operate under the new brand name “ADVANTECH-AURES”, reflecting the colla...

Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024 has concluded at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Presented by ASIS International, the world's largest association for security management professionals, the event offered discussion and idea exchanges for the global security community. Attendance exceeded projections, with 16,000 registrants from 86 countries along with approximately 500 exhibiting companies demonstrating the latest security solutions.  Attendees diversity "GSX...

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a pioneering provider of 3D LiDAR solutions for physical security and industrial automation, proudly announces the launch of the Q-Vision™ F540 3D iToF LiDAR sensor. The Q-Vision solid-state family of sensors extends beyond Quanergy's acclaimed mechanical M-Series line to optimize automation processes across industries such as logistics and warehouse management, construction, and agriculture with our cutting-edge solid-state technology. Q-Vision F540 The F540 d...

Iris ID, the global pioneer in iris recognition technology announced Jose R. (Ricky) Garcia as Business Development Director, Latin America.  Ricky has more than 20 years of experience driving increased revenue and cost efficiencies for global high-end technology companies in LATAM.  Biometric solutions Ricky diversified sales experience including with startups will propel Iris ID multimodal biometric technology as a solution for National ID projects, Access Control systems, and mor...

OSI Systems, Inc. announces that its Security division received a contract with an initial order valued at approximately $27 million from a U.S.-based customer for maintenance service and technology support for its installed base of Rapiscan® cargo and vehicle inspection systems. In addition to the initial order, which is expected to be completed in fiscal 25, this contract award also includes four option periods over approximately three years valued at $117 million in total if all are exe...

Tech specialist Advantex, has successfully delivered a major IT infrastructure and security overhaul for PCCA, a global manufacturer and distributor of personalized medicines. This comprehensive project not only enhanced PCCA UK’s cybersecurity capabilities but also provided the UK operations with strategic autonomy over their IT decisions, ensuring resilience and efficiency in an increasingly challenging digital landscape. Advanced security measures PCCA has been a valued client of Adv...

Honeywell is showcasing key security technologies from both the Honeywell Commercial Security and Access Solutions brands during the 2024 Global Security Exchange (GSX) September 23 - 25 in Orlando. This work supports Honeywell’s portfolio alignment around three compelling megatrends, including automation. Automated incident workflows Featured security technologies include: Increased situational awareness and access control: Honeywell Pro-Watch 6.5.1, the latest version of the Honey...

Students of all ages are back in the classroom this fall and as they sit at their desks, in the cafeteria or outside, a reliable, comprehensive physical security ecosystem is pivotal. Whether it’s initiating a school-wide lockdown with one button, alerting school officials of a propped door or detecting vaping and bullying in bathrooms, Motorola Solutions’ technology - on display at GSX 2024 - is playing an essential role in school safety and security.  Access control te...

For quick, programmable power on the go, LifeSafety Power has the smart solution: the B150 Intelligent Step-Down Converter, designed for dual voltage in a single enclosure. The B150 power conversion module, aka “dual voltage with intelligence,” launched at GSX 2024 in Orlando this week and provides an economical, user-selectable voltage output for FlexPower® Unified Power Solutions®. Network connectivity module The B150 enhances power output capabilities, similarly to th...

Cobalt Service Partners (Cobalt), a commercial access solutions platform backed by Alpine Investors (Alpine), announces its acquisition of Automatic Entrances of Wisconsin (AEW), Wisconsin’s automatic door installation and service provider. AEW is Cobalt’s ninth acquisition since launching in December of 2023, and its eighth acquisition of 2024. AEW was founded by Bill Holcomb in 1976 when he and his wife acquired a failing automatic door distributor and refocused the business. Bill...

Data is the new currency in the digital economy. However, organizations face unprecedented challenges with exponential data growth, including performance bottlenecks, a lack of practical data visibility, and increasing cyber threats. Rubrik, Inc., the Zero Trust Data Security company, and Pure Storage, the IT pioneer that delivers the world’s most advanced data storage technologies and services, bring together primary storage, data security, and long-term retention with Rubrik Security Cl...

Global technology solutions provider Arrow Electronics, Inc. announces the general availability of ArrowSphere Assistant, an AI-powered copilot tool that helps its channel partners optimize their customers’ cloud businesses when using the ArrowSphere Cloud platform. “Combining the power of generative AI with ArrowSphere Cloud's powerful data allows this tool to go beyond just answering cloud queries, but guide channel partners to new heights of cloud service excellence,” said...

Bugcrowd, the pioneer in crowdsourced security, has named managed cybersecurity services and solutions provider Cyber Vigilance as a value-added channel partner for the UK. Cyber Vigilance specialises in large-scale, complex cybersecurity projects for tier one banks and telecommunications customers covering endpoints, email, people, web, network, cloud and data security. Cybersecurity resources Toby Butler, Chief Revenue Officer, Cyber Vigilance, said the alliance with Bugcrowd would help cus...

360 Vision Technology, the pioneering UK CCTV camera manufacturer, will be displaying their latest range of Pan, Tilt & Zoom (PTZ) Predator Ultra surveillance cameras, including stainless-steel and radar versions, at Highways UK, taking place at the NEC, 16-17th October. Exhibiting on Stand 2, Hall 5, 360 Vision Technology will be demonstrating how their HD PTZ, wireless TX and IP 68 rated, 316L grade stainless steel cameras can be used to provide reliable, high-quality monitoring for road...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the provider of convenient and trusted biometric-based solutions, has launched its newest product, ID2Issuance, a cloud native credential issuance and management system that Motor Vehicle Agencies can use to quickly validate applicants’ photos and signatures, perform one-to-many (1:N) facial and fingerprint biometric matching, and document management for driver licenses and/or ID cards, all while keeping individuals’ Personal Identifiable Informa...

The manufacturing sector is on the cusp of a transformative evolution. Industry 4.0, characterized by the integration of cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced data analytics, has set the stage for a new era of production efficiency and innovation. However, as they progress further into the digital age, the emergence of Industry 5.0 is redefining the future landscape of manufacturing. This article delves into the journey from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0, underscorin...

Anviz, together with its key partner Solotec, participated in the 30th ESS+ International Security Fair, the most international and comprehensive security fair in Latin America, Central & South America, and the Caribbean, with exhibitors from 20 countries and regions around the world, attracting nearly 20,000 professionals from all sectors of the industry. In this exhibition, Anviz focused on the popular and innovative products of smart biometric access control and time & attendance so...

With organizations using an average of 73 SaaS apps, according to a Productiv report, SaaS application monitoring has become an important addition to every MSP playbook. With continuous insight into the clients’ SaaS environments, users can solve performance challenges and remediate security vulnerabilities before they interfere with business operations. Let’s review seven SaaS monitoring best practices to help users better protect the clients’ applications. Security risk as...

Convergint, a global pioneer in service-based systems integration, today announced that it has acquired Esscoe, a premier provider of mission-critical security and fire and life safety systems in the Chicago and Midwest regions. Esscoe is a local market pioneer, offering exceptional design and engineering capabilities and fully integrated, tech-enabled security solutions. The acquisition enables Convergint to accelerate growth across the Midwestern U.S.—building on Esscoe’s long-sta...

Signo Express and Seos Essentials provide a comprehensive, affordable access control solution designed for small to mid-sized businesses. This suite maximizes security and flexibility without complexity. Affordable access control solution This new offering contains everything end customers need to implement secure, modern access control, including: HID Signo™ Express Reader: High-security RFID & Bluetooth ® capabilities, easy install, mobile-ready. Seos Essentials Cards: Pre...

Prism Infosec, the independent cybersecurity consultancy, has announced the launch of its innovative PULSE testing service to enable organizations that may not have the bandwidth or resources to dedicate to a full-scale red team exercise to assess their defense capabilities against real-world threats. PULSE addresses the gap that currently exists between penetration testing and red teaming which can prevent organizations from gaining an accurate understanding of their security posture and provi...

Node4,  a cloud-led digital transformation Managed Services Provider (MSP), has announced a strategic partnership with cybersecurity company Elastio. This collaboration is set to provide Node4 customers with enhanced protection against ransomware by ensuring the integrity of Veeam recovery points, minimizing post-attack data loss and downtime. Backups are crucial for protecting against ransomware, but modern threats can infiltrate and hide within data without being detected. This can lead...

Alfred International, the smart and connected lock subsidiary of GHT Door Hardware, proudly announces the U.S. launch of the patented Alfred™ ML2 Smart Mortise Lock now available with Z-Wave® Long Range. The ML2 combines state-of-the-art technology with a sleek keypad and patented design and drive mechanism that makes it an ideal retrofit solution for properties with long-standing, older mortise style locks. The ML2 is now available in the U.S. and offers unmatched convenience, secur...

Having doors with mechanical security can be a drag on the effectiveness and efficiency of facilities management. While wiring ever more locks to make access control more flexible is expensive and disruptive, a wireless solution built for compatibility can be the answer. It takes a few minutes to swap almost any mechanical cylinder for a digital cylinder and connect it to an access control system. The battery-powered Aperio® C100 Cylinder can equip almost any door without the need for cabl...

Allegion US, a pioneer in seamless access control solutions, announced a new integration with TagMaster North America (TMNA), a pioneering provider of intelligent vehicle identification solutions (License Plate Recognition (LPR) and RFID) to enhance vehicle ID and tracking with a minimal hardware footprint. This strategic collaboration combines Allegion's Pure Access Cloud software and IP Bridge hardware with TagMaster NA's edge-computing long-range RFID Reader and passive tags, creating a seaml...

Critical Response Group (CRG), the nation’s pioneer in critical incident mapping data, has become an Industry Partner in the ZeroNow alliance of educators, security specialists, technology experts and students working to bring violent incidents in schools to zero. CRG combines military-inspired techniques and rigorous on-site verification processes to deliver detailed, accurate, and human-verified critical incident maps that enhance emergency response coordination and save lives. Public...

Barco, a pioneer in professional visualization technology, announces the refreshment of its OverView range of tiled LCD video walls. The new OverView LVD-5521D and OverView KVD-5521D are 55” 500-nit LCD video walls, part of the ENB 1.8 mm and UNB 3.5mm bezel generation respectively. The panels build further on the existing range, featuring automatic color and brightness calibration and noiseless operation. Smooth visual experience Barco’s OverView range of mid-range LCD video wal...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is excited to bring its key control safety solutions to the 20th Annual National School Safety Conference being held in Orlando, FL July 29-August 2. On display in booth #100 and tabletop T-15 are advanced key control solutions for K-12 and Higher Education applications, including the innovative Emergency Key Grab (EKG) Kit, which allows for quick access to critical keys in emergencies, as well as the industry-pi...

Suprema, a global pioneer of AI-based security solutions, has announced the official launch of CLUe, open cloud integration platform designed to make access control easy and secure. Suprema CLUe is built on a native cloud architecture, allowing devices to connect directly to the cloud via standard REST APIs. This eliminates the need for on-premise server adoption, significantly simplifying integration and reducing cost. CLUe - open cloud integration platform With CLUe, businesses can easily...