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The Electronic Security Association, ESA is pleased to announce Kevin Stone, COO and Executive Vice President of Doyle Security Systems in Rochester, New York, as the Association’s Chairman-Elect for 2023-2024. As the association’s current Chairman, John Loud, finishes his term. Kevin will serve as Chairman-Elect from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.  Drive for excellence “The future of a thriving ESA depends on a pioneer who can help drive excellence and embrace ou...

Securitas Technology Corporation (formerly Securitas Electronic Security, Inc.) announced the one-year anniversary of the STANLEY Security and STANLEY Healthcare acquisition, which serves as a significant milestone in its transformation journey toward technology-based solutions and its ambition to be an outstanding global security and safety partner that helps make the world a safer place. The combined offerings and global footprint of these two powerhouse organizations has solidified its exper...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer - TDSi announces a price reduction on a selection of its best-selling GARDiS access control units and readers. Driven by recent improvements in TDSi’s supply chain, the price reductions are designed to help and support installers and end users in a challenging economic climate. TDSi's Price List for 2023 John Davies, Managing Director at TDSi commented, “When we launched our Price List for 2023 at the tail end of last year, it re...

RAH Infotech, India’s renowned value-added distributor and solutions provider of technology products and digital transformation solutions and services, announced their association with Videonetics, a market provider of ingenious solutions with the the world's first AI- & DL-powered unified video management platform. RAH Infotech understands the need to tap into distinctive technologies and solutions based on market needs. With this understanding of the demand for technologies that hel...

Matrix, a prominent player in the security and telecom industry, left a lasting impression at the highly anticipated Semicon India 2023 event, hosted in Gandhinagar. Matrix, as a manufacturer of electronic devices with semiconductors as their major components, saw the Semicon India 2023 event as the perfect opportunity to showcase its cutting-edge security and telecom solutions. The event provided a unique platform for industry providers, researchers, and enthusiasts to collaborate, exchange id...

The Columbus, Ohio branch of Allied Universal®, the world’s renowned global security and facility services firm, has launched its first Project THERE volunteer event. Employees assisted the Near Northside Emergency Material Assistance Program (NNEMAP) food pantry at its first ‘A Taste of German Village and the Brewery District’ function on July 14, 2023. “This was a great opportunity for Allied Universal professionals to have a direct impact on the well-being of thei...

Tek Experts, a global provider of technical talent solutions, has recently announced plans to open a new Security Operations Center (SOC) under its cybersecurity business, Cytek in Victoria Island, Lagos. AI-enabled Sentinel platform Backed by Microsoft’s industry-pioneering, AI-enabled Sentinel platform, the SOC will deliver a full suite of cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions, providing round-the-clock protection for government entities and businesses with operations in Nigeria and Wes...

Sumsub, a full-cycle verification platform, is pleased to announce its collaboration with HoppyGo, a P2P carsharing company founded by Škoda, offering its clients a quick and easy way to rent a car through their mobile app. By 2025, 43% of European drivers do not plan to own their own vehicle. It is also estimated that 7.5 million cars will be shared in Europe by 2035. Clearly, demand for affordable and flexible mobility will continue to grow, and the data suggests that convenient, affor...

Capstone Partners, a middle market investment banking firm, released its July 2023 Security Solutions Sector Update, reporting that a robust spate of private equity-led add-on acquisitions, driven by consolidation among systems integrators, has buoyed merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the Security Solutions sector through year-to-date (YTD) 2023. Technology innovations Deal volume in the sector has moderated year-over-year (YOY), however, technology innovations have created new reve...

Award-winning global security pioneer, Gallagher Security, continues to expand operations with the appointment of Jake Franklin as Technical Business Development Manager for the Mid-Atlantic region.   Jake Franklin's work experience  With nearly 14 years of industry experience under his belt, Jake brings a deep familiarity with the Mid-Atlantic having previously served as Regional Sales Manager for Suprema Inc. “I’ve met with a lot of security professionals in the r...

Axians UK, a technology services provider, future-proofed insurance company, Covéa Insurance, upgrading its digital network, for superior user experience. By deploying a Wi-Fi-first solution, Covéa Insurance’s 800 employees at their head offices in Halifax, Yorkshire benefit from a reliable silent network that prioritizes WiFi over cellular connections for voice, SMS, and data traffic across six stories.  Shared problem = solved problem Covéa Insurance suf...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is pleased to announce the launch of its Emergency Key Grab (EKG) Kit, a lifesaving solution designed for use in K-12 schools. The new EKG Kit centers around Morse Watchmans’ proprietary electronic key control system and includes additional materials and support required to provide first responders with fast, secure access to keys in the event of a school lockdown or emergency.  A lifesaving solution...

Sophos, a global pioneer in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, released a new sectoral survey report, “The State of Ransomware in Education 2023,” which found that education reported the highest rate of ransomware attacks in 2022. Over the past year, 79% of higher educational organizations surveyed reported being hit by ransomware, while 80% of lower educational organizations surveyed were targeted, an increase from 64% and 56% in 2021, respectively. Rates of ran...

The recent MOVEit hack, which has affected over 100 organizations including the University of Manchester, BBC News, and British Airways, has demonstrated that further investment in comprehensive security systems should be a priority for organizations of all sizes. This should focus not just on addressing common vulnerabilities, but on identifying unsecured endpoints which can act as a point of access for cybercriminals, such as office printers and scanners. This is according to Kyocera. Nation...

Detection Technology, a pioneer in X-ray detector solutions, is moving to a new production and office site in Oulu, to expand its EU Origin product offering and to enhance customer experience. The site, located on the Technopolis Linnanmaa campus, is designed and built for demanding electronics manufacturing. It will be renovated to meet the company's specific needs. Both the move and start of production in the new site will take place in early 2024. Expanded production capability With this i...

RGB Spectrum®, an industry pioneer in mission-critical video for real-time decision support, will host an expert-led webinar in collaboration with Contra Costa County, Elk Grove Police Department, and Orange County Sheriff’s Department entitled “Robust Video Processing Solutions for Public Safety Entities.” The online event will take place on Thursday, August 3 (11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PT) and will explore how the current public safety organizations are leveraging robust...

Data breaches currently cost UK organizations an average of £3.4 million, but AI can be used to significantly reduce, according to a new IBM Security Report. This comes as IBM’s annual Cost of a Data Breach Report, which analyzed real-world data breaches from 553 global organizations between March 2022-March 2023, showed a decrease in the total average of a data breach in the UK from £3.8m in 2022 to £3.4m in 2023. Businesses impacted by data breach Tech businesses and...

Six Degrees has appointed Chris Jackson to the role of Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO). Chris joins us from online education provider Insendi, where his role as Chief Product and Technology Officer focused on their mission to create compelling digital learning experiences for students globally. Chris has previously worked in senior leadership roles with several pedigree brands, including Thomas International, Pearson, and Rackspace. Author's quote Chris Jackson, CPTO, Six Degrees,...

Four in five (80%) of cybersecurity providers claim that AI is the biggest cyber threat to their business, according to new research from RiverSafe, a pioneering cybersecurity professional services provider. The findings were revealed in the AI Unleashed: Navigating Cyber Risks Report, a survey of 250 cybersecurity providers conducted by independent polling agency Censuswide, which detailed the rising threat of AI in cybersecurity. The research uncovered the preparedness of organizations and th...

Kaadas Group, a global pioneer with over 30 years of dedication to the lock industry, announces that several Z-Wave smart lock models, including the KA200 Key Free Deadbolt Lock, KA201 Keypad Deadbolt Lock, and KA211 Touchpad Deadbolt Lock are now each certified via Alarm.com. Robust, and reliable locks This certification ensures the interoperability of select Kaadas locks with Alarm.com, the platform for the intelligently connected property. With certification complete, integrators and insta...

Cyber and technology specialists, Emerge Digital and Red Maple Technologies have forged a strategic partnership to bring enterprise-level cyber security solutions to SMEs at a time when small businesses struggle with the cost and resources of staying secure. This year's Government Cyber Security Breaches Survey reported how an increasing number of small to medium-sized companies are struggling with their cyber hygiene since the pandemic. Malware protection The number of micro-businesses...

Solink®, a physical security company for businesses announced it has closed $60 million (USD) in a Series C investment round. Goldman Sachs investment The round was led by the Growth Equity business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management (Goldman Sachs) with participation from the company’s existing investors, OMERS Ventures and BDC IT Ventures. The investment from Goldman Sachs comes from its recently launched $5.2B growth equity fund, dedicated to investing in high-growth businesse...

It's a busy Monday morning, and the user finds themself circling a crowded parking lot, desperately searching for an available spot. Frustration sets in as precious minutes tick away, and they worry about being late for that important meeting. Sounds familiar, right? Everyone has been there. But what if there's a solution that can transform this chaotic scenario into a smooth and hassle-free parking experience? Enter the world of smart parking management solutions, the game-changer that wi...

A hauler is helping its peers to improve safety thanks to its telematics camera systems from Durite. EW Gardner and Grandson installed telematics cameras to help with delivery confirmations to its customers, to further enhance safety and to aid with disputed insurance claims. The Avonmouth-based company is also sharing footage of near-misses with other companies to raise awareness of potential issues with their drivers. Author’s quote Deanna Morgan, Transport Manager at Gardner and Gran...

Jacksons Fencing, a renowned supporter of wildlife conservation, is making significant strides in promoting hedgehog-friendly security fencing.  In 2015, the company became the first British fencing manufacturer to introduce a hedgehog-friendly timber gravel board, for residential use. This breakthrough innovation is compatible with their timber fence panels and slotted posts. Convenient access This pioneering product not only safeguards fence panels from ground contact, but also in...

The technology company Siemens has opened a new test laboratory for industrial connectivity technologies at its Erlangen site. Embedded in the Siemens Technology Center on the Erlangen campus, the Industrial Connectivity Lab offers 300 square meters of space for extensive testing of any connectivity solution in industrial environments: Industrial WLAN, 5G, real-time localization systems (RTLS), and radio frequency identification (RFID). Benefits and framework conditions "The increasing converg...

PureTech Systems Inc., a pioneering provider of advanced video analytics and perimeter intrusion detection solutions, is excited to announce its membership in The Monitoring Association (TMA). TMA is the premier organization representing professional monitoring companies and security systems integrators in the electronic security and alarm industry. As a member of TMA, PureTech Systems strengthens its commitment to delivering cutting-edge security solutions by introducing its highly anticipated...

Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) sensors really are multitalented. These tiny “all-rounders” provide convenience, safety, and security in everyday life. They can detect mechanical, magnetic, and even chemical changes reliably and with great precision, and convert these into electrical signals. This innovative technology is now also finding its way into security technology. Thanks to the MEMS sensors used in them for the first time, the Bosch commercial series (Gen2) motion dete...

Dahua Technology, a video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, launches its HDCVI 2023 as a continuation of this intelligent technology’s 10-year milestone of analog technology into the high-definition era, providing global customers with AI-powered Over-Coax technology.  HDCVI High Definition Composite Video Interface, or simply HDCVI, is an over-coaxial-cable video standard that enables long-distance HD transmission (up to 1,200m) of 4 signals (audio, video, data, and power...

Eight-in-10 organizations across UK's critical national infrastructure (CNI) say that environmental challenges are hindering their efforts to safeguard critical systems and data, according to new research by cyber security services firm, Bridewell. Twin threats The research, which surveyed 500 cyber security decision-makers in the transport and aviation, finance, utilities, government, and communications sectors, reveals how the twin threats of climate change and cyber security are becoming in...