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Crossword Cybersecurity Plc, the cybersecurity solutions company focused on cyber strategy and risk announces the launch of its new Ransomware Readiness Assessment service. The service helps organizations reduce their exposure to ransomware attacks, provides detailed assessments on areas requiring protection, and recommends how they should respond to attacks.   Ransomware Ransomware is a malware designed to deny a user or organization access to files on their computer. By encry...

Dallmeier electronic, one of the leading German manufacturers of video technology and “inventor” of the Panomera® multifocal sensor technology, announces the establishment of its own national company in Austria. The newly founded “Dallmeier Austria” will immediately support interested installers and security service providers with sales, pre-sales, and support services. National subsidiary Due to the constantly increasing demand, Dallmeier has decided to establish...

When a door is equipped with a high-quality door closer, building users feel safer. They know that fire doors shut tight and sensitive openings are protected against unauthorized entry. But sometimes, door-closer technology can also create barriers to genuine access-for-all. The problem is greater still for users who for many reasons have restricted strength or mobility. Door closer resistance Why? Because door closer resistance may be too great. Or the time before closing begins may be too...

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions announced the integration of its IP-enabled Power over Ethernet (PoE) and intelligent WiFi access control locks with Genea Access Control, a pioneer in cloud-based access control software. “Genea is excited to partner with ASSA ABLOY. By leveraging the power of Genea’s cloud-based access control with ASSA ABLOY’s wireless door locks, we can now provide our partners, IT, and security teams with a seamless and convenient way to control...

Guardian Zone, the provider of an innovative, cloud-based, crowdsourced, incident management software and app, is proud to celebrate that the Security Industry Association (SIA) has named its founder and CEO Sheryl Pinckney-Maas as one of the 2023 honorees on the Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100 list. Each year, the SIA WISF recognizes 100 women in the security industry who are role models for actively advancing diversity, inclusion, innovation, and leadership in the community. SIA WI...

ZeroEyes, creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation announced it was awarded a cooperative contract through NCPA (National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance), an OMNIA Partners company. Through the partnership, NCPA will provide public sector organizations with access to pre-negotiated, discounted contracts for ZeroEyes’ A.I. gun detection technology.  Cooperative purchasing agreement...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched Connect Box, an open and easy-to-use IoT solution designed to manage small to medium-sized buildings. User-friendly approach The latest addition to the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, Connect Box is a user-friendly approach for monitoring building performance, with the potential to optimize energy efficiency by up to 30 percent and to substantially improve indoor air quality in small to medium-sized buildings such as schools, retail shops, apartments o...

Convergint, a global pioneer in service-based systems integration announced the results of its first annual Voice of the Customer Benchmarking Survey, which revealed that the role of physical security professionals has grown increasingly complex requiring intensive IT skills in areas like cybersecurity and cloud computing. Importance of physical and electronic security The survey found that 72% of physical security professionals anticipate that their roles within their organizations will chang...

Cozaint Corp, the developers of intelligent surveillance solutions, has been selected by WGS Group, Inc., a security guard services company with headquarters in Las Vegas, NV, and servicing California, Texas, Florida, and other states, to deliver the BOBBY physical security kiosk system to their customers. WGS Group is looking to augment its human security guard team with advanced intelligent surveillance technologies that offer video surveillance, access control, “smart” sensor ale...

Elite Interactive Solutions, the pioneer in remote crime prevention services using proprietary intelligence and 100% verified police calls, has posted a 40% increase in revenues for fiscal 2022. The growth is attributed to demand for the company’s innovative Digital Guards™ solution, which has proven to be 96% effective in preventing non-violent criminal activity, with the 4% balance resulting in criminal arrest according to company data. Additionally, has also proven to eliminate...

People are living longer, and most of them want to do that living in the comfort of their own homes. This growing and growing older trend means that opportunities for sales of smart locks and other connected devices are also on the rise. Aging in the United States According to the Population Reference Bureau study on “Aging in the United States,”  “the number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to nearly double from 52 million in 2018 to 95 million by 2060.&rdquo...

Corps Monitoring, a division of certified Social Enterprise, Corps Security, has partnered with a provider of home and business security systems, Texecom Monitor to provide clients with a one-stop solution for signaling.  Texecom Monitor  Texecom Monitor offers signaling to leading Alarm Receiving Centres and is part of Texecom’s suite of digital solutions specifically designed to help professional installers grow and optimize their business. Digital integration with the Corp...

ACRE, a global pioneer providing state-of-the-art security systems, has completed its acquisition of the PremiSys software and hardware portfolio and assets. The security market continues to provide opportunities for ACRE to drive consolidation and acquire technologies that broaden its portfolio and serve the expanding needs of its customer base. Door access management PremiSys’ technologies enable organizations to self-manage door access and view integrated video and lockdown facilitie...

PACOM, the provider of access control and security management solutions, will welcome visitors to ISC West to view its next-generation, cutting-edge cloud-based platform. The company can be found at Booth 22075 between March 29th-31st at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, where its team of technical experts will be on hand to show visitors how this next-generation software solution offers the flexibility, scalability, affordability, and functionality demanded by organizations. User-friendly and c...

Danfoss has announced it is accepting entries for its fourteenth annual EnVisioneer of the Year award competition. Competition and participation criteria  Launched in 2010, the competition recognizes North American original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), building owners, municipalities, contractors, consulting engineers, system integrators, and end users that have introduced a new product, opened a new facility, or invested in a building or system upgrade in the past 18 months using Danf...

A Chartered Security Professional (CsyP) is warning that security has an image problem, and it is only when something goes wrong, a break-in occurs, or a perimeter is compromised that businesses begin to appreciate its true worth.  It’s also often when organizations find out whether the security, they have installed was actually up to the job for which it was intended, and the moment when buying cheap may look like an un-informed purchase.  Buying cheap security The warni...

ZeroEyes, creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation announced a strategic partnership with the United Safety & Survivability Corporation (United Safety) to increase safety and decrease gun-related violence on public transit. United Safety will resell ZeroEyes’ proactive artificial intelligence (A.I.) gun detection solution to its extensive customer base of public tran...

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. announced that it was named a Finalist in the Information Technology category for the 2023 District Administration Top Ed Tech Product Awards. The annual awards recognize the most innovative solutions that are helping district leaders meet the ever-evolving education technology needs of their schools. Submissions were judged on their innovation in the ed tech space, with particular attention to how the products are breaking new ground, how much val...

IPVideo Corporation has made it a mission to help society respond to active shooter incidents with the introduction of its Sentry ERS Lockdown and Emergency Response System, purpose-built for schools and campus environments. Active shooter situations Active shooter situations are a horrible daily threat in society. Soft targets such as schools, university campuses, places of worship, grocery stores, hospitals, malls, movie theatres, and bars have all been targeted. In response, the security i...

Video surveillance has become an increasingly popular option for schools in recent years. While it is not a substitute for traditional security measures, it can be a valuable tool in helping to keep students, staff, and visitors safe. It provides an extra layer of security by allowing staff to monitor activity in and around school grounds.  VIVOTEK surveillance solutions can help to provide evidence to police and school administrators in the event of an incident. In the event of a crime, v...

The Security Executive Council (SEC) has opened applications for its annual scholarship program, offering up to $7,500 to qualifying students enrolled in specific academic programs of study in the 2023-2024 academic year. The SEC launched the scholarship program in 2022 to encourage and support next-generation leaders at its partner academic institutions, which are recognized for excellent programs in security, risk, and intelligence. Partner academic institutions Each $2,500 Next Generation...

IDIS, the manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, will focus at ISC West on advances in AI that meet the security, business intelligence, and budgetary needs of businesses of all sizes. IDIS Deep Learning Engine Leveraging the in-house-developed IDIS Deep Learning Engine, which is trained on vast datasets to deliver up to 98% accuracy, the innovations IDIS brings to market enhance video technology. They not only improve security, control risks, and cut losses, but also boost pro...

The world is changing, how users work and where they work has evolved dramatically over recent years, an evolution supported by technology and the new ways in which they can perform job responsibilities.  These new approaches to work life, such as the here-to-stay hybrid work model, offer an opportunity to reimagine what’s possible and provide new smarter outcomes, including a demonstrable return on technology investment and a future-thinking look at facility management. The futur...

Ava Security is emerging from stealth mode to disrupt the physical security market by embedding the power of artificial intelligence (AI) into its complete video surveillance solution. Ava Security's product line includes high-quality security cameras, a video management system, and other intelligent solutions, premiers at IFSEC International. This event takes place between June 18-June 20 in London, U.K. AI-based video and audio analytics As a global company with office...

German video technology manufacturer - Dallmeier will be presenting video-based solutions for logistics as a sub-exhibitor at the stand of the Mobility & Logistics cluster (Hall 8, Stand C55) at LogiMAT 2023 from 25 to 27 April 2023. Standardized image quality Due to the tense cost situation, logistics companies are increasingly looking for economical solutions with which they can manage their processes efficiently. The patented "Panomera®" multifocal sensor cameras will therefore be t...

2N, the global market pioneer internet-enabled intercoms, and access control systems, will showcase the new products and services it will be launching in 2023 at the ISE Barcelona exhibition. 2N® IP Verso 2.0 The 2N® IP Verso 2.0, the next generation of 2N’s best-selling modular intercom, has been upgraded to include a full HD wide-angle camera and to read QR codes. QR codes are becoming more and more popular for access control as a result of the rise in e-commerce and the growt...

Acronis is proud to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Acronis Cyber Foundation program, a set of philanthropic initiatives designed to engage with partners on community development projects and provide volunteering opportunities to team members around the world. Marking five years of monumental success and continuous growth in improving education accessibility, the program’s key focus is aimed at making education readily available to all and has evolved to include humanitarian disast...

Ava Security, a unified service provider of cyber security and cloud video surveillance announced that Current Technologies, a provider of IT and video surveillance solutions in Illinois and Florida, is the company’s newest strategic partner. Physical security experts at Current Technologies can offer the Ava Cloud Video Security Solution as part of their portfolio of custom-tailored video surveillance systems. Ava’s complete cloud-based security platform, consisting of the Ava...

Hikvision, a manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, announced a strong Q1 market push for their seamlessly integrated lineup of video intercom and access control solutions. The activities include a full range of initiatives including market awareness outreach, increased training for dealers and users, demonstration equipment, and sales incentives that will continue through March 31, 2023. Reliable a...

The Monitoring Association (TMA) welcomed its 119th Emergency Communications Center (ECC) in the United States and its first agency in the state of California to implement the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP). The state of California became the 22nd state in the United States to participate in the ASAP program.  Launched in 2011 as a public-private partnership, TMA’s ASAP service is designed to increase the accuracy and efficiency of calls for service from alarm companies to Em...