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Cloudbrink, the personal SASE provider, has named Graphene Networks as a distribution partner for North America. North Carolina-based Graphene Networks, a specialist in managed WAN edge services, will supply the Cloudbrink service to technology service distributors (TSDs) as a VPN replacement and high-performance alternative to ZTNA. Traditional SD-WAN solutions Cloudbrink provides fast, secure access to SaaS, cloud, and on-prem applications. Graphene sells managed network services and suppor...
This autofocus camera is tiny, but not to be underestimated: The uEye XS from IDS Imaging Development Systems weighs just 12 grams and fits into almost any application with its size of just 26.4 x 23 x 21.7 mm. Thanks to its autofocus and 5 MP CMOS sensor, it delivers consistently sharp images and videos from a distance of just 10 cm – for example in hand-held scanners, on robotic arms, or in passport photo machines. The uEye XS starter set is ideal for testing the camera. In addition to...
AtlasIED, a recognized pioneer in the commercial audio, voice evac, and security industries, announces the appointment of Charlie Kowalczyk as Director of Support Services. Kowalczyk steps into the role, currently held by Dick Snider, General Manager of Support Services, who is retiring on June 1. Dick Snider has spent 16 years pioneering AtlasIED’s Platinum Assurance Plan and adding value with preventive maintenance, service, and extended warranty programs for the company's complex...
Gunnebo Entrance Control is proud to announce the promotion of Jamie Keyte to the position of Country Manager for the UK & Ireland, to oversee all business growth, sales, and operations. Jamie Keyte Jamie's journey with Gunnebo began as an apprentice at 16, and his dedication, hard work, and exceptional leadership skills earned him this significant role. Starting as an apprentice, and operating through Service and Contract Management roles, Jamie quickly demonstrated his technical prowess...
Renowned UK-based Intruder Detection manufacturer - Texecom is pleased to announce a key addition to their UK sales team with the appointment of a new Digital Sales Lead. With over 25 years of technology sales experience, Raff Miah has joined Texecom in the newly formed role which will see him lead the Digital Sales function to increase support for key installers, integrators, and end-users. Extensive industry experience Raff held roles in the telecommunications sector which included over 10...
BSRIA, the research and information membership body for the built environment, has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer, Lisa Ashworth, who is tasked with furthering BSRIA's impressive growth ambitions. Lisa Ashworth Ashworth joins BSRIA with a wealth of experience in pioneering technology-based data and information businesses. With an illustrious career marked by her tenure at organizations such as the Financial Times, PR Newswire, Frost and Sullivan, and Reevoo/Feefo, Ashworth brings a su...
With the rapid development of AI and IoT technology, the role of the NVR has had to adapt to keep up. Dahua Technology’s AIoT Console meets this new challenge by becoming the nerve center of all devices on a network – whether they are cameras, alarms, access controllers, or video intercoms. The result is a unified, integrated network seamlessly controlled and managed via the AIoT Console. Data convergence and control In using the AIoT Console, end-users can benefit from data...
Speakers at the 10th ETSI/IQC Quantum Safe Cryptography Conference have called on organizations to prepare their cybersecurity infrastructures to address the challenges of a post-quantum world. Organized by ETSI and the Institute for Quantum Computing, this year’s conference was hosted from 14-16 May by the Center for Quantum Technologies (CQT), National University of Singapore (NUS), in partnership with the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)&nb...
DataTracks, a globally renowned provider of regulatory reporting solutions, has recently introduced the availability of the UKSEF Multi-Target Document tagging method through its DataTracks Rainbow™ software. Unified iXBRL output The Multi Target Document feature allows companies to tag their annual reports using both the UK Single Electronic Format (UKSEF) and Financial Reporting Council (FRC) taxonomies and generate a unified iXBRL output. This makes it easy to file a single, fully ta...
Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, announced Ardon Anderson’s appointment as Vice President of EMEA. This appointment comes as Verkada is seeing strong sales and partner growth across the region. Maintaining growth trajectory “We are seeing incredible growth across Europe. Today we have employees across London, Paris, and Amsterdam who are working with nearly 650 channel partners to help more than 1,000 organizations across the region protect their peopl...
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that 16 major international companies have committed to new voluntary international AI standards established at the Bletchley Park summit. These standards aim to foster transparency, accountability, and research the risk in AI development. Developing AI safety standards Roman Kucera, Chief Technology Officer at Ataccama, commented, “Six months is relatively little time to show significant progress, but the international commitment to maintaini...
Acre security, a global pioneer providing state-of-the-art security systems, announced an initiative as part of its ongoing effort to unify and simplify its product offerings. The rebranding of the SPC intruder detection system to acre Intrusion marks a strategic alignment within the company's streamlined branding framework. This approach also includes acre Access Control and acre Visitor Management solutions, bringing a cohesive identity to the entire portfolio. Identification of acre’s...
Infosecurity Europe, the most influential information security event running at ExCeL London from 4-6 June 2024 announced further findings from its 2024 Cybersecurity Trends, Obstacles, and Opportunities report highlighting that ransomware and AI-generated attacks are weighing heavily on cybersecurity pioneers’ minds, with almost 40% of those surveyed stating these issues were accelerating investment into cyber defenses. This emphasizes the urgency for organizations to stay ahead of...
When it comes to cybersecurity, the economy is relying too heavily on defensive measures and neglecting self-assessments using autonomous penetration testing solutions to assess its cyber resilience. This is the criticism of Rainer M. Richter, Head of Europe and Asia at the cybersecurity company Horizon3.ai. He points out that the European Central Bank (ECB) has been conducting stress tests to measure cyber resilience in the financial sector for years. "Companies in all sectors would be well ad...
The evolving digital state of economies is also witnessing an evolution in corresponding threats and risks. And in the new era of digital banking, online fraud has emerged as the most concerning threat to transactions and banking security. Losses in online fraud According to a 2022 report by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), a whooping USD 4.7 trillion is lost to online frauds out of the total global corporate revenue every year. This alarming number is expected to rise man...
EllisDon, a global construction and building services company, announces a new partnership between its Infrastructure Services & Technology (IST) Division and J2 Innovations, a platform provider for smart buildings, smart equipment, and the Internet of Things (IoT). FIN Framework The collaboration will see EllisDon utilize J2 Innovations’ FIN Framework, a flexible open software framework, enabling original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to create automation and IoT applica...
Corbin Russwin, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, introduces the newest function for the ML2000 Series mortise lock - Motorized Electric Latch Retraction (MELR). Engineered for demanding commercial, institutional, and industrial applications, these new locks set new benchmarks in security by ensuring compliance, reliability and the enduring style and security that everyone has come to expect from Corbin Russwin door hardware solutions. New ML2000 Series MELR mortise locks “Our new ML2000 Serie...
Award-winning global manufacturer of intelligent access control and security solutions, ICT (Integrated Control Technology), is pleased to announce that its portfolio of unified high-security systems is now available throughout the African continent. Tasked with regional expansion, ICT welcomes Justin Colin to the role of Regional Sales Director. Justin explains, “The scalable and highly customizable ICT Protege ecosystems are well-suited to the dynamic marketplace and the diversifie...
Morse Watchmans, the pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is excited to be showcasing its line of key control and asset management solutions at the 43rd AJA Expo and Conference in Ft. Lauderdale in 2024 at stand 111. Modern Key Control “Modern Key Control is central to properly securing today’s correctional facilities. Our proven key and asset management solutions are a perfect fit, giving security personnel peace of mind and a forensic audit trail of ke...
TraiCon Events will be hosting Botswana’s premier cybersecurity event titled “Cyber Revolution Summit” scheduled on 9th August 2024 in Gaborone, Botswana. This summit will feature keynote presentations and panel discussions with top security experts from various industries covering a range of topics, including cybersecurity innovations, data privacy & security, risk management, network security, threat detection & intelligence, and vulnerability manage...
Current UK Managing Director Andy Madge will retire, effective 1 July 2024, handing over responsibility for the UK and Ireland subsidiary to Mike Garrod. Mike Garrod, with extensive experience in the aerospace and defense sectors, joined Frequentis UK on 13 May to begin a phased handover to close Andy’s seven successful years as Managing Director of the UK and Ireland subsidiary. Frequentis UK Frequentis UK operates across all five Frequentis business segments, including civil and...
Videx Security, a provider of access control and door entry solutions, has announced the launch of its XPROX-MO, a cutting-edge panel mount Mifare proximity reader. Designed for use with the Videx WS4 web server access control system and compatible with third-party access control systems supporting the Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP), the XPROX-MO offers unparalleled flexibility and security for modern access control needs. Versatile compatibility and installation The XPROX-MO reader s...
Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, launches the Facility Explorer FX90 Supervisory Controller, packed with unique, advanced features to make building automation easier, smarter, and more cost-efficient. The FX90 represents the next generation of Facility Explorer supervisory controllers designed to streamline and automate workflows to increase building automation performance with minimal maintenance. Responsive user interface “Every...
The 23rd edition of the Airport Show was the venue to showcase and introduce new technologies and services in ground handling, cargo movements, and airport operations to foster agility as well as sustainability. More than 30 new innovators joined the Airport Show to introduce their cutting-edge technologies and services. Innovations introduced were a major draw at the Show, which attracted thousands of trade visitors and stakeholders. Helipad Systems Supplies Ground handling service providers...
Sonatype, the software supply chain optimization company, announced an integration with ServiceNow, the AI platform for business transformation, to incorporate Sonatype Lifecycle software composition analysis and open-source vulnerability scans directly into existing workflows. This accelerates the response to application vulnerabilities, particularly in open-source software components, enhancing security measures and remediation efforts across enterprise environments. Unified vulnerability ma...
Educational institutions are witnessing an ever-growing technology integration, be it interactive whiteboards or online learning platforms. Technology is reshaping how we teach and how students learn. Let’s zoom in on a different branch of technology used in education - video analytics. Imagine a tool that captures video and analyses captured footage using artificial intelligence (AI). Video analytics in K-12 education Video analytics in K-12 education can gain insights...
Databarracks, the technology and business resilience specialist has acquired Glasgow-based PlanB Consulting to enhance its Operational Resilience and Cyber Continuity consulting practice. PlanB Consulting Chris Butler, Resilience Director, Databarracks commented, “We are thrilled to have PlanB join us. PlanB has been a powerhouse in Business Continuity and Resilience for almost two decades. They’re widely known, highly respected, and one of the true thought pioneers in our ind...
New data from the latest members’ survey of the ClubCISO community, in collaboration with Telstra Purple, highlight CISOs’ confidence in generative AI in their organizations. Around half of those surveyed (51%), and the largest contingent, 50%) believe these tools are a force for good and act as security enablers. In comparison, only 25% saw generative AI tools as a risk to their organizational security. Risks linked to Gen AI tools The study's findings underscore the proactive st...
Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., an AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider, has published its Global Threat Index for April 2024. Androxgh0st and LockBit3 attacks In April 2024, researchers revealed a significant increase in the use of Androxgh0st attacks, with the malware being used as a tool for stealing sensitive information using botnets. Meanwhile, LockBit3 remained the most prevalent ransomware group in April, despite a 55% drop in its rate...
ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a renowned global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, was named one of the small group of winners of this year’s “E-Awards” by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Originally created by President John F. Kennedy via executive order in 1961 as part of an effort to honor America’s pioneering exporters, the “E-Award” (“E-for-Export”) is the highest recognition an individual or entity can recei...
