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While the transformative capabilities of AI have captured the global consciousness, the sustainability of its usage is one such topic that has been slow to attract attention. Due to the intense computational power needed to run and train AI models, the energy consumption of these computers is immense, with one study by Cornell University showing that training some models, such as GPT-3, burned up to 500 metric tons of CO2, comparable to a coal power plant running for 10 hours. AI-powered pho...

A number of key improvements to the online engineering tools provided by NSK, a pioneer in motion control solutions, serve to boost the work efficiency of customers. For instance, easy-to-use tools such as NSK Online Catalog, Technical Calculations, and 2D/3D CAD Data (all previously independent) are now linked. Design engineers can therefore select bearings, confirm specifications and download CAD data as part of a one-stop solution. In another improvement, a new function in Technical Calcula...

Matrix, a pioneering OEM manufacturer specializing in Security Solutions, has joined hands with Magtech Security Systems (P) Ltd to deliver state-of-the-art physical security solutions. This strategic collaboration aims to enhance security infrastructure and provide unparalleled safety measures for businesses and enterprises. Through this integration, Matrix leverages its expertise in advanced security solutions to seamlessly integrate with Magtech’s entrance access security systems, offe...

LenelS2, a global pioneer in advanced physical security solutions, has announced the launch of OnGuard® Cloud, a managed service leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver the feature-rich OnGuard access control system in the cloud.  OnGuard Cloud allows organizations to focus on their security operations by eliminating the IT burden of managing and maintaining their OnGuard software and servers, all while maintaining control over their unique environment configurations. Lene...

Allied Universal®, the pioneering provider of security solutions for the government sector, has released a 2024 special report titled Physical Security During an Election: Expect the Unexpected and Prepare for it All.  The report utilizes intelligence and experience to identify potential physical security threats that could impact the safety and operations of businesses and their assets in the U.S. during a presidential election. Risk of violence “A partisan environment is see...

Progress, the trusted provider of AI-powered infrastructure software, announced new and powerful enhancements in the latest release of Progress® LoadMaster® 360, its cloud-based unified application delivery platform. These enhancements help organizations protect their web applications against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks and provide customers with an optimal application experience. With the release, Progress provides customers with an e...

Camden Door Controls is pleased to introduce to the market the CX-ED0010 Electromechanical Cabinet Lock. Representative of the impressive technological evolution in secure locking systems, it is designed for a variety of enclosures that use swinging doors, drawers, and sliding doors. This lock introduces the flexibility of operating in either field selectable fail-safe or fail-secure modes and supports both 12V and 24V power supplies. Functionality of the CX-ED0010 This flexible and affordab...

Sepura confirms that the Secretary of State in the Cabinet Office has revoked the Final Order imposed on Sepura pursuant to section 27 of the National Security and Investment Act 2021. The original order was made by the then Secretary of State for the former Department of Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy. On 27 June 2024, the Secretary of State in the Cabinet Office revoked the Final Order following Sepura’s return to UK ownership. This has the effect of removing all the requirem...

Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology, has announced that it has secured a $1.9 million deal with a South African energy company. The deal is the largest in Blackline’s Middle East & Africa (MEA) region (Rest of World segment) and marks the company’s first significant contract in Africa. The energy company purchased approximately 500 G7c devices for their plant workers and almost 500 G6 devices to protect their contractors while they are on site...

Armstrong Fluid Technology has announced that Anish Suthesh Arul has been promoted to Regional Manager for North America. In his new role, he will manage both the US and Canadian Regional Sales Enhancement Centers, Armstrong’s two largest global markets. Arul has been with Armstrong for five years, most recently as an Applications Engineer specializing in project management. Prior roles of Arul Prior to joining Armstrong, he served in a variety of lead roles with the University of Buffa...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, has achieved another important milestone on its journey to becoming FedRAMP Authorized. Verkada Command in AWS GovCloud was designated FedRAMP Moderate Ready by the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) and is now listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace.  The FedRAMP Ready status makes it easier and faster for government agencies to approve and implement Verkada's video security and visitor management solut...

As innovations, whether digital or physical, revolutionize every area of daily life, the payment sector is no exception. In this exclusive survey, carried out between December 2023 and January 2024, users around the world were interviewed on how they pay and what their expectations are when it comes to payment methods. Users’ payment preferences User expectations centered around three priorities: design, convenience, sustainability Drawing from the feedback of more than three thousand...

Valsoft Corporation Inc., a Canadian company specializing in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Asher Group, a pioneering provider of scalable communications for emergency management agencies and cutting-edge human resources solutions. Founded in 1995, Asher focuses on the intersection of communication and computing technology, most notably with the development of Hyper-Reach. The Hyper-Reach platform enables hundred...

Zimperium, a global pioneer in mobile security, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Michael Williams as the new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). With an illustrious career spanning over two decades in cybersecurity marketing, Michael brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of driving growth and innovation. Michael Williams joins Zimperium from KnowBe4, the world pioneer in security awareness training, where as CMO he helped lead the company through a successful IPO and acqu...

Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology, has announced that its European operations have been independently verified as carbon neutral for all measured emissions during the previous fiscal year. Certification organization NQA was responsible for the verification against the internationally recognized standard for carbon neutrality, PAS 2060. Annual ESG report Blackline Safety – headquartered in Canada with offices in the UK, France, U.S., and UAE –...

Global cybersecurity pioneer AlgoSec has released its annual ‘The State of Network Security Report’ providing a broad view of network security in hybrid cloud environments, identifying the most popular strategies adopted by security professionals. The report sheds light on key market trends and highlights the solutions and technologies that are in demand and why, helping organizations to navigate the complexities of modern network security.       Based...

ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have closed out a successful second annual Security LeadHER conference, a unique event dedicated to advancing, connecting, and empowering women in the security profession. The sold-out event took place June 24-25, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona, bringing together more than 400 security professionals from seven countries. Security LeadHER 2024 builds on the tremendous success of last year’s inaugural event, gathering attendees of al...

SARGENT, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand known for innovative door lock and hardware solutions, is excited to announce the latest evolution of its 10X Line bored locks now featuring visual status indicators. Designed to provide clear, instantaneous confirmation of a door's locked or unlocked status, these highly visible status indicators enhance users’ security and safety across a wide range of applications. New dimension of interaction "Our new SARGENT 10X Line bored locks with visual status...

ELATEC Inc., a world pioneer in the development and manufacture of innovative RFID and mobile credential readers, announced that Chris Randall has joined ELATEC as senior business development outreach manager based in Scottsdale, Ariz. Chris brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in strategic planning, brand management, and lead generation within the security and technology sectors. In his new role, Randall will spearhead the company's go-to-market strategy, focusing on develop...

Cyberbit, a pioneer in hyper-realistic cybersecurity skill development and readiness, announced its win for Best Enterprise Security Solution at SC Awards Europe. This recognition underscores Cyberbit's commitment to addressing the global shortage of cybersecurity talent. Its innovative platform empowers organizations to significantly enhance the performance of their cyber defense teams. This translates directly to improved organizational preparedness and a stronger ability to effectively respo...

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI and ML) are recognized as important parts of the future of cyber security and cloud security. But how integrated are these technologies in cybersecurity functions currently? A recent survey by Check Point and Cybersecurity Insiders asked hundreds of professionals from across different industries how they’ve been using AI so far, how much of a priority it is for their companies, and how it has impacted their workforces. Adoption of AI and M...

SAGE Integration Holdings LLC welcomes Katie Krug to their team of security professionals as their Senior Account Executive. Katie Krug has joined SAGE Integration as a Senior Account Executive, bringing over 18 years of extensive experience in sales, marketing, and business development across various industries. Prior roles of Katie Katie led the charge of improving brand visibility and grasp via clever trade plans During her tenure as the AIoT Director at EPIC iO, Katie led the charge of...

Microsoft 365 is a cloud-based productivity suite with over a million enterprise users worldwide. As a widely adopted system, this set of applications is a top target for cyberattackers. Since its security setup requires proper configuration to be effective, M365 protection is often a concern for businesses and a time-consuming task for MSPs. If users want robust security monitoring within their clients’ environment, their Microsoft 365 best practices shows how to prevent and address pote...

SaaS Alerts, a cybersecurity company delivering an automated software-as-a-service (SaaS) security platform that enables managed service providers (MSPs) to detect and stop unauthorized activity in client SaaS applications, announced an extension of its Respond module, which now also provides automated remediation capabilities for Google Workspace.  The SaaS Alerts Respond module was initially launched in 2022 to allow MSPs to automatically remediate SaaS security threats in Microsoft 365....

Zeki, a UK-based data company, that holds the most accurate deep tech human capital intelligence dataset ever created, published its first AI Companies Report. Zeki's analysis is based on its AI-specific dataset of 160,000 individuals employed in over 40,000 companies across 94 countries that are at the forefront of AI science and engineering discovery, spanning 10 years (2014–2024). Top findings in the report Organizations may also leverage Zeki data to optimize their talent acquisitio...

XOi, a pioneering provider of technician-focused technology solutions for commercial and residential field service companies, announces the launch of Premium Insights and XOi Advisor; tools that leverage XOi’s industry-pioneering catalog of jobsite data, providing field service FSPs, Distributors, and OEMs with insights on how to maximize asset knowledge and performance throughout the equipment lifecycle. The new tools utilize artificial intelligence and the deepest data set in the H...

Colt Technology Services, the digital infrastructure company, published its third Sustainability Report. The report tracks progress for Colt Group-comprising Colt Technology Services and Colt Data Center Services-against targets set for the 12 months ending 31st December 2023 in the areas of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and against longer-term targets to net zero. The past 12 months have seen Colt launch an ambitious new ESG strategy; secure the highest EcoVadis rating...

D-Fend Solutions, the pioneer in radio frequency (RF), cyber-based, non-kinetic, non-jamming, counter-drone takeover technology, announced the expansion of its U.S. team. In response to the rapid growth in demand for the organization’s solutions, these additions to the company will support the continued advancement of its U.S. presence and operations from its Mclean, Virginia office. The company has appointed Gordon Kesting as Vice President, U.S. Sales and Business Development, and Glenn...

Award-winning manufacturer, Gallagher Security, is laying the foundation for growth by announcing the appointments of Tom Harding as Head of Digital and Hugo Parcell as Head of Brand and Creative.  Tom Harding joins the team as Head of Digital with an ambitious mission to develop new digital experiences for Gallagher’s customers, partners, and prospects. Before joining Gallagher, Tom served as co-founder and CEO of Mish Guru where he led market activities and grew the New York-b...

LuxTrust, a European specialist in trust services and digital identities, and Shanghai Genyan Network Technology, a pioneering provider of digital identity management, electronic signature and electronic seal solutions in China, announce their partnership and create a unique market offering. This new service - focused on data sovereignty - provides secure and compliant electronic signature solutions for businesses operating under the jurisdictions of the European Union and China. The result? Tr...