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Shareholders of TE Connectivity Ltd., a global major in connectors and sensors, elected Carol "John" Davidson as the new Chairman of the Board at the company's March 13 annual general meeting of shareholders. Davidson assumes the Chairman's role from Tom Lynch, who retired from the board after serving as the chairman since 2013. Davidson has served as a member of the board since 2016 and has been the Lead Independent Director of TE since 2022. He has more than 30 years of leadership experience...

Allied Universal®, the world’s major security and facility services provider, has been selected by BMO Stadium as its event services provider, offering comprehensive temporary staffing, consulting, and security. Allied Universal’s expertise in supporting large venues enables BMO Stadium to focus on ensuring the success of concerts and sporting events. BMO Stadium BMO Stadium in Los Angeles hosts concerts by world-renowned music artists and is home to the Los Angeles Football C...

Tech UK, a trade group representing the technology sector in the UK has called for the next government to implement an "industrial strategy" aimed at accelerating the adoption of AI across businesses. The recommendation comes as one of seven urgent policies identified by the UK's technology sector. Digital technology and AI With the UK general election in 2024, technology companies are hoping to encourage the future government to create policies that will boost the adoption of digital technol...

BotGuard OÜ, an Estonia-founded cybersecurity software company that helps web hosting providers control traffic and protect their infrastructure from malicious threats, has secured a €12 million Series A funding round led by MMC Ventures. Existing investors Tera Ventures and Expeditions Fund also participated in the round, alongside prominent angel investors including Stefan Lindeberg. This latest investment will enable the business to further develop its technology, recruit tech...

CIE Group, a provider of security and audiovisual solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with VOLO, an innovator in cloud-based access control systems. Through this agreement, CIE Group will become an authorized distributor of VOLO's access control platform, offering a comprehensive solution for businesses and organizations seeking to enhance security, streamline access management, and gain valuable insights into their physical spaces. Cloud-based platform VOLO's cloud-based platfor...

Euralarm, representing the electronic fire safety and security industry in Europe, celebrates the European Parliament’s plenary vote in favor of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD); a major step towards decarbonization of the building stock. Better-performing buildings also mean safer and more secure buildings. Every year, EU countries face major fires in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, taking the lives of thousands of European citizens and causing...

ThinCats, the pioneering alternative finance provider to mid-sized SMEs has supported Hyperion Equity Partners-backed Ranger Fire and Security, with their latest acquisition of national fire and security platform Syncro Group Limited. Syncro Group Syncro is a national fire and security provider that is well positioned within the active fire market providing fire detection, extinguisher, and security services. Syncro’s founders, Gerry Bates and Paul Fallon, will join Ranger’s senio...

Transmit Security and I-Tracing are joining forces to leverage their complementary skills and expertise in anticipating threats and managing customer identities, thus securing consumers' digital journey, regardless of the digital purchase channel used (e-commerce website or application). “As part of this alliance, I-Tracing has become the official reseller and integrator of Transmit Security solutions in France. We are delighted with our partnership with I-Tracing, a pioneering pure-playe...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce that dormakaba and Salto Systems will each receive a 2024 SIA Member of the Year Award. SIA will present the honourees with their awards at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, which will be held on April 9 during ISC West. SIA Member of the Year Award The SIA Member of the Year Award honors SIA member companies that have shown notable involvement in SIA committees and working groups, SIA events, and...

The Small Business Network (SBN), a cornerstone in the security industry for the past 14 years, has appointed Abbey Petkar, the Managing Director of Magenta Security Services, as its new Executive Chairman, a change from his previous role of Press Officer. This strategic appointment marks a significant milestone in SBN's mission to foster professionalism, support staff, improve working conditions, enhance sustainability, and drive numerous other positive changes within the security sector. Lon...

Portable Solutions Group (PSG) is proud to announce the launch of its newest product offering, the MAC-Link ™. This groundbreaking product marks a significant and revolutionary advancement in construction turnstiles and safety management. Real-time reporting PSG partnered with United Rentals to deliver a flexible and lower-cost site access solution to its broad customer base. By enabling data capture and real-time reporting for workers on the site, the construction industry's digital t...

To deliver cybersecurity compliance services, ImmuniWeb is looking to collaborate with law firms around the globe including Switzerland, the UK, the EU, and the US. While a law firm will review a client’s cybersecurity compliance from a legal viewpoint and create an action plan to remediate the non-conformities and to comply with legal and regulatory requirements; ImmuniWeb will then help the client to implement the technical part under the law firm’s supervision thereby preser...

Xandar Kardian, a Toronto-based industry pioneer in developing radar signal processing technology for presence detection and vital sign monitoring, has formally announced an integrated partnership with The Lava Group, a Belfast-based pioneering provider of innovative safer custody and connected health technology. Continuing Xandar Kardian’s successful, international expansion into correctional facilities in global markets ranging from Hong Kong to the United States to Australia,...

Interface Systems, a pioneering managed service provider of business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, has moved its corporate headquarters to a new location in St Louis, MO. Located at 1844 Lackland Hill Parkway in St. Louis, the new 22000-square-foot facility features a state-of-the-art iSOC (interactive security operation center) to help manage the 24/7 security monitoring operations of pioneering consumer-facing businesses across t...

Permiso, a Palo Alto-based identity threat detection and response startup, has announced the launch of CloudGrappler, an open-source tool designed to help security teams quickly detect threat actors in their Azure and AWS environments. The tool built off the foundation of Cado Security’s Cloudgrep project, offers enhanced detection capabilities culled from the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) of modern cloud threat actors like LUCR-3 (Scattered Spider).  Open-source tool...

HID, the worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions announces the latest addition to its already impressive range of readers, the TSL 3166 Bluetooth® Rugged RAIN® RFID UHF Reader, a high-performance reader for efficient inventory management, supply chain tracking, and asset management, even in challenging conditions. TSL 3166 Reader WHAT: Using the latest generation of Impinj silicon, the TSL 3166 Reader is super-fast with read rates of up to 1,200 tags per second, combined w...

Delivering highly innovative, scalable, and affordable device protection in the world of IoT and AI, Device Authority’s award-winning Enterprise KeyScaler as a Service (KSaaS) is now available on Microsoft’s Azure Marketplace. The solution, which is co-sell ready, is available as a free trial on the Marketplace, with attractive, introductory pricing options also available. Built on Microsoft Azure, KSaaS offers an infrastructure-free alternative to Device Authority’s existing,...

Checkmarx, the pioneer in cloud-native application security, has announced an integration partnership with SD Elements from Security Compass, a pioneer in Security by Design. The integration enhances Checkmarx One, the industry-pioneering enterprise application security platform, and Checkmarx SAST by incorporating SD Elements to streamline and expand threat modeling capabilities across the software development life cycle (SDLC). Threat modeling Threat modeling is essential in identifyin...

Advantech, a global pioneer in industrial IoT, is hosting an investor conference on March 6 presided over by Chairman KC Liu alongside three co-presidents – Mr. Eric Chen, Ms. Linda Tsai, and Mr. Miller Chang. Although Advantech’s 2023 revenue dropped 6%, its profitability was still effectively maintained, with net profit for the year at a historic high. 2023 gross margin The 2023 gross margin hit 40.5%, the operating profit amounted to NT$12.128 billion (operating margin of 1...

Gcore, the global edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions provider announced the acquisition of StackPath’s web application and API protection (WAAP) solution. One of the most highly regarded security products for protecting applications, the new acquisition will provide Gcore customers with an enhanced, enterprise-grade security solution, incorporating web application firewall (WAF), API security, bot protection, and Layer-7 DDoS mitigation at the edge. Edge security services T...

Harness the full potential of on-screen event triggers and responsive client actions with Wavestore v6.36–now ready for installation on specialized, ruggedized hardware platforms. In the ongoing commitment to innovation, Wavestore is proud to announce the release of v6.36, advancing the vision for a video management system that adapts to operational needs and enables solutions for a world they can’t yet see. Wavestore v6.36 Introducing Wavestore v6.36: Tailored Flexibility, Rugged...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer TDSi announced it will be appearing at the Official UK Government Global Security Event, Security & Policing 2024, which takes place at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Center between 12th and 14th March 2024. Appearing on Stand P104, TDSi will be showcasing the TIL Technologies Tillys Cube Access Control Units and Microsesame Cube Software, which are ANSSI certified making them ideal for deployment across criti...

At this week’s BAPCO Annual Event, Sepura will be launching the SCL3, a rugged broadband hand-portable device. Complementing the SCU3 Hybrid Broadband Vehicle Device, the SCL3 reinforces Sepura’s commitment to invest in the future of critical communications and reduce the risk and costs of migrating to Mission Critical Services (MCX) by providing hybrid solutions to help bridge the transition. The new SCL3 device has the flexibility to be deployed as LTE only or as a hybrid TETRA an...

Allegion US, a pioneering security products and solutions provider, has introduced the Schlage® XE360™ Series Wireless Locks, a new electronic lock portfolio designed with multifamily market needs–like style and technology–in mind, at an attractive price point. The XE360 Series is the next generation of innovative electronic locks from Schlage, outfitted with the options and features most looked for by multifamily properties and made to fit the needs of a wide range of com...

Global technology solutions provider - Arrow Electronics, Inc. (ARW) has announced it has evolved its award-winning ArrowSphere platform into a full-service digital experience for its customers in North America. Based on customer feedback, the expanded ArrowSphere platform provides channel partners and vendors access to Arrow’s services through a single interface. Containing new applications specifically requested by channel partners to help them better serve customers, the platform...

Allied Universal®, the world’s renowned security and facility services company, is proud to announce that its client, the Helen Delich Bently Port of Baltimore has received a top U.S. Coast Guard security assessment for the 15th consecutive year. Security assessment The assessment which included a detailed review of all security protocols and procedures is for the six state-owned, public marine terminals that are managed by the Maryland Port Administration (MPA). The U.S. Coast Guar...

Invicti Security has named GuidePoint Security - the North America region Partner of the Year in its 2023 Channel Partner Awards. Award winners for the Channel Partner Awards recognize Invicti’s top-performing global partners and highlight the immense work done to cultivate a partner program that delivers best-in-class service and provides exceptional value for customers. Accelerated growth  The prestigious award recognized GuidePoint Security’s impressive 151% year-over-year...

Security Executive Council (SEC) strategic alliance partner - The Foushée Group is inviting organizations to participate in the 23rd annual Security and Compliance Compensation Survey. Compliance compensation The Security and Compliance Compensation Survey is the only compensation research report for security positions. It provides detailed compensation information for more than 78 executive, management, professional, and technical security positions, drawn from more than 100 companies...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, announces the opening of its new ASEAN headquarters in Singapore, marking a significant milestone in the company's ambitious international growth strategy. Verkada's new Singapore office The new Singapore office, Verkada's fourth in the Asia Pacific region, will significantly enhance the company's ability to support its growing customer base in the region. "Over the past year, we've witnessed remarkable growth in our APAC customer...

Everon, also known as ADT Commercial, a pioneering security integrator and provider of commercial security, fire, and life safety solutions in the U.S., announced that it has acquired DIGIOP, a ground-breaking software development company, specializing in video and business intelligence solutions. Intelligence-driven solutions “As a renowned integrator and technology company, we recognize the major market shifts occurring every day across our industry. We’re not here to just witnes...