Security communication - News

The Security Industry Association (SIA) presented seven new members to the SIA Board of Directors at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership gathering, held March 28 during ISC West, and the SIA Board of Directors confirmed its new officers during the board’s March 28 meeting at ISC West. New members The new SIA Board of Directors members, who will serve an initial two-year term from 2023 to 2025, are: Charles Burns, vice president of security, Miami D...

Twilio (TWLO), the customer engagement platform that drives real-time, personalized experiences for major brands, has announced that Charlie Bell has been appointed to the Twilio Board of Directors, effective March 28, 2023. Charlie Bell is a member of Microsoft’s Senior Leadership Team, where he serves as Executive Vice President of Security, Compliance Identity, and Management. Vast technology industry experience Charlie is one of the most well-respected and admired technologists in t...

Research from the global mobile trade association GSMA estimates that the market for virtual network slicing among enterprises is projected to be worth US$ 300 billion by 2025. However, mobile operators who are seeking to use their 5G networks to offer network slicing to business customers must be prepared to take on extra responsibility around cyber-security, according to Dmitry Kurbatov, Co-Founder and CTO at SecurityGen, the global provider of security solutions and services for the telecom...

Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, introduces the BDR Company Value Builder, a powerful new program based on a proven methodology that helps contractors prepare for a satisfying business exit. The BDR Company Value Builder uses the Personal Readiness to Exit metric, known as PREScore™, and other innovative systems to calculate how prepared business owners and their companies are for exit opportunitie...

Intruder Detection manufacturer - Texecom is pleased to confirm their Digital Services platforms have received Cyber Security Product Assurance Group (CySPAG) accreditation from the BSIA. CySPAG accreditation Set up in 2017, the Cyber Security Product Assurance Group (CySPAG) is an action group that is operated by the BSIA to tackle cybersecurity in the professional security industry to ensure best-in-class digital security products enter the market. Following a strict assessment procedure to...

Chubb Fire & Security is pleased to announce that it has appointed four new Managing Directors (MDs) to strengthen its position as a global leader in the fire and security services industry.  Fulco de Vries Fulco de Vries joins as Managing Director for the Benelux region. He joined SK FireSafetyGroup in 2013, after working for Ajax Chubb Varel (before it was rebranded to Chubb) and parent company, UTC Fire & Security, for eigh...

IDEMIA, the globally renowned company in identity technologies, has announced that its Board of Directors has elected Erik Maris as Chairman of the Supervisory Board, effective immediately. Erik Maris has been an IDEMIA Board Member since 2022 and an Advisory Partner at Advent International Ltd, since November 2020. As a specialist in complex and cross-border transactions, Erik has led more than a hundred operations in his career. Erik Maris appointed Chairman of IDEMIA’s Supervisory Boa...

Altronix, the recognized pioneer in power and data transmission products for the professional security industry, is showcasing the latest version of its LINQ™ Dashboard for remote power management at ISC West 2023 in booth #11073. This new dashboard supports virtually unlimited Altronix LINQ-enabled products throughout multiple sites, providing comprehensive remote power diagnostics. Remote management “This new version of our LINQ Dashboard simplifies deployment and enables remote...

Qognify, a provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, has announced an upgrade program for customers of its video management system (VMS) Ocularis. Launching in May 2023, the program will provide a clear and compelling roadmap that will enable existing Ocularis customers to upgrade seamlessly to the flagship Qognify VMS. Qognify VMS A next-generation management system, Qognify VMS combines the powerful core of an enterprise-class system with advanced ecosystem integratio...

Allied Universal, the globally renowned security and facility services provider, has announced that Angela Parker, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for its Allied Universal Technology Services business unit, has been appointed to the board of directors for the Security Industry Association (SIA). Angela Parker will join six other leading industry professionals, while serving a two-year term in support of the association’s mission ‘To be a catalyst for success within the global secu...

Matrix with intensive research at the forefront aims to build innovative security and telecom solutions nationally and internationally. At Convergence India Expo 2023, Matrix displayed all the customer-centric solutions and products of telecom, video surveillance, access control, and time-attendance domains. Telecom products: Media Gateways At Convergence, Matrix displayed its Telecom products like Media Gateways, including SIMADO GFX114G, SETU VFX404, and SETU VFXTH0016. Matrix’s Digi...

HID, the worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions announced it will be at the 2023 ISC West International Security Conference and Exposition showcasing examples of how cloud-based access control and trusted mobile identities are accelerating the digital transformation and enabling innovative and seamless workplace experiences in today’s increasingly connected world. Reconnecting with end-users  “No matter who you are or where you’re from, you have likely experienc...

DITEK, the provider of surge protection solutions, is exhibiting the latest advancements in technology at ISC West 2023, March 29-31 in Las Vegas. Visitors to DITEK booth #8058 can browse DITEK’s suite of products, including the expanded Versa-Module 2 modular surge protection system, and hear about the company’s new online training platform, DITEK University. Equipment safe “Our solutions deliver peace of mind to system designers, installers, and end users, ensuring that t...

Boon Edam Inc., a global pioneer in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, is debuting the new Winglock Swing Access Gate with enhanced product features at the ISC West, March 29-31 in Las Vegas. The next-generation Winglock Swing solution will complement Boon Edam’s line of optical turnstiles.  Traffic management solutions “As buildings get larger and throughput increases, the need for better, safer traffic management solutions also increase,” said Kurt...

viisights, Inc., a global pioneer in behavioral recognition video analytics, is showcasing its latest advancements in proactive intelligence here at ISC West 2023 in booth 9123, and in the Milestone booth 18053. Innovative video technology  viisights’ innovative video understanding technology utilizes deep neural networks to detect and analyze the behaviors of individuals, other diverse objects, and their relevant contexts in real-time utilizing existing video infrastructure. The...

Viakoo, the award-winning provider of service assurance and management solutions for physical security and IoT/OT systems, highlights the effectiveness of its Service Assurance Manager (SAM) solution for reducing downtime of IoT security systems, such as video and access control, and providing organizations the highest level of security possible. SAM effectively ensures every device on the network is visible and performing as expected to reduce system interruptions and maintain continuous secu...

Vector Flow, the pioneer, and innovator of AI and data-driven physical security solutions is proud to launch its revolutionary identity verification and employee onboarding solution at ISC West 2023, March 29-31 in Las Vegas. The new iPic App provides fast and accurate photo validation for smoother employee onboarding, making it easier for enterprises to manage their workforce efficiently. Fast and easy approval  "We are excited to launch iPic, which we believe will be a game-changer in...

To more rapidly meet the increasing demand for its automation solutions, B&R is implementing new weekend shifts in production for a period of one year. For 20 hours per week on Saturdays and Sundays, the company offers a salary comparable to that of a full-time job in Austria. In only a few weeks, more than 700 people applied. 300 of them started work in March, and 200 more will follow in April. Demand for automation solutions The measure was made vital by a dramatic increase in need for...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, will be showcasing an entire suite of intrusion, access control and video security solutions in Stand 18033 at the ISC West 2023 Expo, which is taking place from March 29 to March 31, 2023, at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. At the show, Johnson Controls will highlight its "one platform" theme by demonstrating how its full range of innovative new products provide the right solution for every customer...

KORE Group Holdings, Inc. (KORE/KORE WS), a globally renowned company in Internet of Things (‘IoT’) Solutions and worldwide IoT Connectivity-as-a-Service (‘IoT CaaS’), announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Twilio’s IoT business unit, as part of a growth strategy to provide customers with a unified, seamless approach to launching IoT solutions as the world’s leading pure-play IoT provider. As consideration for the acquisition, Twilio (TWLO...

AU10TIX, a global technology pioneer in identity verification and identity management announced it is working with Microsoft, a global technology company with a commitment to be carbon negative by 2030, on Reusable ID, a breakthrough in verifiable credentials (VC) architecture for identity management. Verifiable credentials (VC) VCs are reusable, unalterable digital credentials that prove the identity of a person or entity and allow the safe sharing of personal documents and biometric credenti...

ASSA ABLOY, the global access solutions pioneer, has published its Sustainability Report 2022. During the year, the Group continued to make good progress on its sustainability program and targets for 2025.  In 2022, against the 2019 baseline, ASSA ABLOY reduced its energy intensity by 24%, water intensity by 40%, and waste intensity by 12%. The positive development directly results from the focused improvement actions from the Group’s committed teams throughout the organization....

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer - TDSi announces it will be unveiling its new cloud-based GARDiSVU video management solution at The Security Event 2023, which takes place from 25th-27th April, at the NEC Birmingham, UK. Appearing on Stand 4/G40, TDSi will also be giving visitors a chance to view its new GARDiS App in action, which enables security operators to securely control a wealth of different access control options from anywhere using a compatible iOS or Android device...

A reunion of key players from the security, fire safety, and smart building industries is scheduled to take place in the heart of the ASEAN region from 1 – 3 November 2023, as Secutech Thailand returns to the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC). Re-establishing connections  With investment continuing to flow into Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), industry players will be looking to find new business connections in the manufacturing, infrastruc...

RISCO’s installer support service has been expanded with the growth of its technical training program, as it strives to provide security installers with the opportunity to boost their expertise and learn how to increase the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of their commercial and residential projects. technical team expansion The company has increased both the size of its team and the accessibility of its training. The expanded technical and training department provides installers inc...

RGB Spectrum®, an industry pioneer in the mission-critical video, announced its attendance at ISC West 2023 in booth #7050, with a focus on integrated video solutions for the security market, including advancements to its Zio® portfolio and a new partner program. RGB Spectrum solutions are designed to make security operations centers more efficient. Its Zio portfolio enables better decision-making where users view data sources, applications, and video feeds and if required, can deliver...

Large construction sites are often bustling with activity, inflow of workers, vehicles, and valuable equipment constantly moving in and out of the site. Such sites can be vulnerable to theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access. To ensure the safety and security of such sites, it is crucial to employ effective security measures. One of the most effective security measures that can be employed is the use of pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras. Benefits of PTZ cameras for large construction sites Utili...

i-PRO Co., Ltd., MOBOTIX AG, and Konica Minolta, Inc. announce that they will strengthen their strategic collaboration by combining their products. This collaboration will allow the companies to mutually leverage the strengths of the portfolio offering of i-PRO and MOBOTIX, both specialists in imaging and sensing technologies, and combine their products with FORXAI, a cutting-edge imaging IoT platform of Konica Minolta. Collaboration of i-PRO and MOBOTIX i-PRO offers a wide range of video su...

Acronis, a global pioneer in cyber protection, announced the enhancement of its security defense against advanced fileless attacks using Intel® Threat Detection Technology (Intel® TDT) leveraging the Intel® integrated GPU to offload memory scanning operations from the CPU. Acronis is the latest cyber protection company to integrate Intel® TDT to enrich its security products.  With cyber threats evolving and growing on a daily basis, Acronis researchers have witnessed n...

OSI Systems, Inc. (the “Company” or “OSI Systems”) has announced that its security division received an order for approximately US$ 20 million from ANA Aeroportos de Portugal to provide multiple units of its RTT® 110 (Real Time Tomography) explosive detection system. The units are expected to be installed at various airports throughout Portugal to screen passengers’ hold (checked) baggage, and the Company has been engaged to provide ongoing maintenance, service...