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ABUS returns to the Safety & Health Expo 2024 to launch its brand-new range of personal protective equipment (PPE), reinforcing its commitment to workplace safety and security. Known for its world-class industrial padlocks, lockout/tagout systems, and key management solutions, ABUS is expanding its product offering to include PPE, addressing the critical need for comprehensive safety measures in the workplace. New PPE line Visitors to stand SH1800 will be able to preview the new PPE line...

LearnPro Group, supported by Apiary Capital, is excited to announce the acquisition of Infographics UK Ltd., enhancing the portfolio through the addition of the market-pioneering FireWatch, FloSuite and Prevent + Protect products. This move complements their existing software offerings, including XVR Simulation, pdrPro, and learnPro. The acquisition of Infographics further demonstrates LearnPro Group’s position as a pioneering software provider to the global emergency services and critica...

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) mounted a series of coordinated, surprise operations across England to tackle suspected security license fraud, labor exploitation, and immigration offenses. SIA investigators launched the day of action on 31 October in partnership with Home Office Immigration Enforcement targeting 11 locations spanning the length and breadth of the country. Section 22 of PSIA Two people were arrested by Home Office Immigration Enforcement (HOIE) officers for ov...

Illumio Inc., the Zero Trust Segmentation (ZTS) company, announced the evolution of its global Enlighten Partner Program, offering a significantly expanded set of enablement tools to the global partner community. A comprehensive curriculum and complimentary hands-on training will make it easier to sell, implement and operate Illumio solutions. A new pricing program, price protection and a no-cost services enablement program reassure partners that they are investing in a winning opportunity with...

A Midland entrepreneur is in pole position after teaming up with the dementia charity founded by his motor racing idol. David Ogden, CEO and Founder of The Key Safe Company, has joined forces with Race Against Dementia, the charity Sir Jackie Stewert set up after his wife Helen was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. The Worcester-based company will donate to the charity five percent from every ark Tamo key safe it sells on a newly-created webpage. Key Safe has helped to transform social ca...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a pioneering global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, was recently recognized by NASBITE International as an “Outstanding Exporter” for its demonstrated excellence in export growth and innovative approaches to international sales at the Eighth Annual National Small Business Exporter Summit. As an organization dedicated to supporting training and education in global business, NASBITE International created these awards, al...

Alertro Ltd., a global pioneer in Early Warning and Public Alerts Systems (PWS), is excited to announce the launch of its newest innovation, SMART Travel, designed to enhance traveler safety and security around the world. SMART Travel is a cutting-edge system offering real-time alerts, personalized warnings, and actionable guidance, ensuring that travelers stay informed and protected while on the move. Severity of critical events 2023 set a new record with a 66 billion-dollar cost due to nat...

Bugcrowd, the pioneer in crowdsourced security, announced the addition of Trey Ford as Chief Information Security Officer for the Americas, to the leadership team. Trey is a seasoned strategic advisor and security thought pioneer with over 25 years of experience in offensive and defensive security disciplines. Trey has held key leadership roles at Deepwatch, Vista Equity Partners, Salesforce, Black Hat, and more. He has also been a valued member of Bugcrowd's advisory board for over a decade....

ARuVR, a multi-award winning AI-powered Extended Reality (XR) and Spatial Computing learning omni-platform, is delighted to announce its strategic partnership with VR Expert, a pioneering provider of VR and AR hardware and services in Europe. This collaboration will bring enhanced XR (Extended Reality) tools and solutions to enterprises, enabling businesses to unlock the full potential of virtual reality (VR) in their training, education, and development programs. ARuVR's learning platform AR...

Logpoint has been named a pioneer in the latest IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SIEM for SMB 2024 Vendor Assessment (US52038824, September 2024). Logpoint SIEM centralizes data monitoring for heightened visibility to help mid-sized organizations and the Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) who serve them detect, investigate, and respond to cyber threats and meet compliance requirements. IDC MarketScape “We believe that being recognized as a pioneer in the IDC MarketScape Worldwide SIEM...

Infosys Finacle, part of EdgeVerve Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys, announced the launch of the Finacle Data and AI Suite, a set of solutions to empower banks to infuse AI into their digital operations and accelerate their enterprise AI journey. The suite will offer a comprehensive set of platforms that enable banks to build low-code, predictive as well as generative AI solutions from the ground up with high transparency and explainability. It will help banks scale their...

Allied Universal®, a pioneering security and facility services company, proudly announces that its security professionals earned 31 of the 44 annual awards bestowed by California’s only industry association dedicated to advocating on behalf of the security industry. Each year, CALSAGA (California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards, and Associates) recognizes security professionals who have demonstrated heroism by going above and beyond their expected duties. Top three...

MOBOTIX AG is pleased to announce that effective October 1st, Ashley Lim has assumed leadership of the MOBOTIX APAC team.  Since January 2022, she has served as Regional Sales Manager for Asia, adeptly overseeing the company's operations in the region from Melbourne, Australia. With the impending departure of Ryan Philp from MOBOTIX in November 2024, Ashley Lim will now extend her responsibilities to encompass the entire APAC region. Ashley's leadership "We extend our gratitude to Ryan...

A recent survey conducted by BFT Automation, the pioneering automation specialist and part of the SOMFY Group, revealed rising levels of optimism across the industry, with installers expressing confidence in industry growth and long-term prospects. More than 70% of installers responding to BFT’s annual customer survey, indicated that they felt either positive or optimistic about the growth in the industry over the next six to 12 months. The results point to a shift in sentiment as the ind...

Convergint, a global pioneer in service-based security systems integration, has announced a strategic alliance with Deloitte. This new alliance provides powerful, integrated cyber and physical security services that are designed to help their clients address the evolving risk landscape. The alliance combines Deloitte’s advisory services, market insights, and cyber ecosystem with Convergint’s advanced technology expertise and last-mile service delivery for its customers, which allows...

From November 6-8, 2024, RX Greater China will host “6 Connected Shows – A Mega Feast of Innovation” at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center. This event will bring together six pioneering exhibitions, providing a comprehensive platform for innovation and synergy across key industries in the world of advanced manufacturing, including automotive, electronics, smart display, and advanced materials industries. Advanced manufacturing and transformation The event...

Logpoint is announcing the appointment of Frank Koelmel as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), underscoring Logpoint’s dedication to establishing itself as a European cybersecurity powerhouse. The appointment will enable Logpoint to continue to focus on market growth by providing high-impact cybersecurity solutions that make it easier for security teams to defend against cyberattacks and for organizations to navigate the compliance and threat landscape. Cybersecurity industry Frank Koelme...

DigiCert, a pioneering global provider of digital trust, announced the appointment of Lakshmi Hanspal as Chief Trust Officer. Hanspal, a seasoned cybersecurity pioneer, will play a pivotal role in advancing DigiCert’s commitment to providing world-class digital trust solutions. Hanspal will be based in the company’s Sunnyvale office and report directly to DigiCert Chief Executive Officer Amit Sinha. She most recently served as Global Chief Information Security Officer for Amazon Dev...

adCAPTCHA, a new specialist security verification platform, has launched with £1m funding to tackle the ‘bots epidemic’ and protect organizations against cyber fraud. The London-based company, founded by industry veteran and entrepreneur Alfie Scarborough, equips organizations with the capability to identify and block bots through its sophisticated in-house developed patent-pending human verification technology.  Layered security solution adCAPTCHA’s layered...

Features of a new series of Ex command devices currently being launched by the steute business division Controltec include flexible and direct integration in machine and plant enclosures within Ex zones 1 and 21. The Ex ES 97 series is based on the Ex 97 series of position switches. This series is already well established in complex application fields, most particularly explosive zones, and has dimensions to EN 50047. Switching system The switching system of this series is extr...

Kong Inc., a pioneering developer of cloud API technologies, announced that it has been positioned by Gartner® as a Pioneer in the 2024 Magic Quadrant™ for API Management for the fifth consecutive year. The evaluation was based on specific criteria that analyzed the company’s overall Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute, with Kong positioned furthest on the Completeness of Vision axis. AI enablement strategy Kong enables any corps to become an API-first company,...

Illumio Inc., the Zero Trust Segmentation (ZTS) company, announced it has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (ISO27001) certification. This certification represents Illumio’s continued commitment to meeting the highest levels of global security standards​. Certification was issued by Schellman Compliance LLC following an extensive audit of Illumio’s ZTS platform, which includes Illumio Core®, Illumio Endpoint, Illumio CloudSecure®, and Illumio for Microsoft Azure Firewall. FedRAMP...

HENSOLDT, Lufthansa Technik Defense, and Bombardier Defense announced that the PEGASUS aircraft has completed its first flight out of Bombardier’s facility in Wichita, Kansas. Led by HENSOLDT, PEGASUS is an airborne missionized platform that will integrate the Kalætron Integral SIGINT system to perform highly critical signal surveillance missions for the German armed forces. PEGASUS aircraft’s flight As the aircraft officially enters its next phase and is moving one step c...

Centrios, a new brand from the pioneer in opening solutions – ASSA ABLOY, makes its Canadian debut at Canasa Security Canada. The new access control platform comprised of an intuitive and easy-to-use mobile app, web interface, locks, and readers were developed to address the needs of the small business market. Centrios lock reader With Centrios, business operators can quickly and intuitively manage scheduled access and retrieve access reporting for employees and visitors across multiple...

Sensor specialist HENSOLDT is introducing three new optronic systems for the Leopard 2A8 main battle tank and the PUMA infantry fighting vehicle. These digital solutions combine proven optical technologies with innovative sensor and camera systems to further increase reconnaissance and targeting accuracy under the most challenging conditions. New digital vision systems ATTICA LWIR and MWIR thermal imaging devices provide enhanced reconnaissance skit The new digital vision systems offer...

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a pioneering provider of 3D LiDAR solutions, has solidified a strategic partnership with Florida Drawbridges, Inc. (FDI), a premier operator and maintainer of movable bridges across seven states, with a seven-figure contract. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the integration of Quanergy's cutting-edge 3D LiDAR technology into FDI's bridge monitoring systems, aimed at enhancing safety, reducing accidents, and streamlining operations. To date, more than...

Beyond Technology, a pioneer in technology solutions, has reached a new milestone by becoming Infinera's first Platinum partner worldwide. This recognition comes within the framework of the launch of Infinera's renewed Partner Program in 2024, highlighting Beyond Technology's commitment to excellence and its ability to offer advanced solutions at a global scale. Optical networking solutions To achieve this milestone, Beyond Technology demonstrated to have enough certified engineers and sales...

Kwikset®, a trusted pioneer in residential security and a registered trademark of ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc., an ASSA ABLOY Group Company, announced the upcoming launch of Halo Select, a smart door lock designed to provide a convenient and versatile security solution for the home. Halo Select stands out by offering both Wi-Fi and Matter built-in for homeowners seeking flexible, reliable, and integrated smart home security. Choose the connection method that suits their best, and ea...

Sophos and Secureworks®, two global pioneers of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, announced a definitive agreement for Sophos to acquire Secureworks. The all-cash transaction is valued at approximately USD 859 million. Sophos is backed by Thoma Bravo, a pioneering software investment firm.  Secureworks’ operations Sophos’ experience and reputation as a pioneering provider of managed security services Sophos’ experience and reputati...

ZBeta, a pioneer in delivering comprehensive physical security consulting services, announces the launch of LabZ, an innovative program dedicated to driving the future of security technology through rigorous testing, independent evaluation, and continuous improvement. Designed to be a center of collaboration for the security industry, LabZ is an unparalleled resource for the testing of emerging innovations, complex integrations, and system and device convergence. Enterprise security programs...