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HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announced it has acquired Sewio Networks (Sewio), a pioneering provider of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Real Time Location Systems (RTLS) platforms for asset management, intralogistics, and improved overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). The addition of Sewio expands HID’s growing RTLS portfolio, particularly for asset-tracking use cases in automotive and manufacturing. “Welcoming the Sewio team into the HID family reinforces our commi...

Commvault, a provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud announced an expansion of its cyber and data security ecosystem through strategic integrations with an array of security partners: Acante, Dasera, Google Cloud, Splunk, and Wiz.   Cyber resilience These integrations play a key role in helping joint customers advance cyber resilience in a variety of ways across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments from identifying potential th...

The MOBOTIX Management Board has appointed David Brown as Vice President of EMEA of MOBOTIX. In his new role, Brown will be responsible for the strategic and operational direction of MOBOTIX sales activities in Europe (excluding the DACH region), the Middle East, and Africa.  Mobotix career David Brown has been a valuable member of the MOBOTIX management team for almost 12 years. He started his career at MOBOTIX in 2013 as an Inside Sales Manager for the UK & Ireland before hold...

Matrix, an OEM manufacturer specializing in telecom and security solutions, has joined forces with greytHR to provide seamless integration between Matrix's Time-Attendance solutions and greytHR's HRMS solution. This strategic collaboration aims to streamline HR processes and enhance organizational efficiency for businesses.  Time-Attendance solutions Through this integration, Matrix leverages its expertise in time-attendance solutions to facilitate database-level connectivity with greytH...

The Orange County Emergency Services, Public Safety Communications Division became the 146th Emergency Communications Center (ECC) in the United States and the 14th ECC in the State of North Carolina to implement the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP). Implementation of ASAP "The ASAP program provides our ECC with most accurate and timely alarm notifications possible while reducing the workload of our Public Safety Telecommunicators. The implementation of ASAP provides significant benefits...

Camden Door Controls is pleased to introduce a new addition to its CX-91 and CX-92 Series maglocks – models that feature a sleek, aesthetically pleasing black finish. Black finishes on hardware are gaining popularity, and Camden’s new ‘all-black’ design is distinctive in the market.  Single-, double-door applications The new black models offer the same superior performance and value as the other CX-91 and CX-92 Series magnetic locks and are easily installed with a...

OSI Systems, Inc. announced that its Security division received an order from an international customer for approximately $10 million to provide the Company’s Z Backscatter® Van (ZBV®) cargo and vehicle inspection systems including follow-on maintenance, training, and support. These inspection systems are expected to be deployed for border customs applications. Advanced security solutions OSI Systems’ Chairman and CEO, Deepak Chopra, commented, “We look forward to de...

An ambitious Midlands company has made two major appointments in its bid to unlock growth overseas. The Key Safe Company, based in Worcester, has appointed Group Sales Director James Buckle to orchestrate the firm’s expansion plans overseas.  Loredana Sciaraffa has been hired as EU Business Development Manager with a primary focus on growing the brand’s footprint in Europe.  Innovative products “We have a product that is world-pioneering and there's an energy...

Metrasens, a provider of advanced detection systems for security and safety applications announced its ongoing strategic partnerships with K-12 public school districts across the United States. By addressing the critical issue of extracurricular event safety, Metrasens solidifies its position as a pioneer in school safety and the go-to partner for enhancing security at campus events. School Safety In the dynamic security landscape within educational settings, ensuring safety durin...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces that its Signo™ Readers seamlessly integrate with the UK government’s GovPass standard, built on open standards for enhanced security and flexibility. GovPass GovPass, the most secure government pass to date according to the UK government’s website, leverages open standards to ensure interoperability across different suppliers. Leveraging the UK government’s standard for card encryption and HID’s p...

Jernbro, one of Sweden's providers of industrial maintenance and projects, announced it has agreed to sign a deal to acquire Veltec, a renowned industrial services pioneer with significant operations in Norway and Denmark. Scandinavian expansion This strategic move marks a significant milestone in Jernbro’s mission to enhance its capabilities and expand its reach across Scandinavia. The acquisition signifies a strategic step forward for both Jernbro and Veltec, ensuring that their...

Kingdom Security, a UK security firm has welcomed commitments in the King’s Speech to tackle the scourge of shoplifting in retail stores but warned shoppers they need to stay vigilant.  Shoplifting law changes Kingdom Security, who provide integrated security solutions to retailers across the country, welcome the proposed changes in the law to shoplifting offenses, and assaults on shop-workers to become a specific offence.    The changes come as England and Wales r...

Magenta Security Services has launched a program to provide mental health and general well-being support to staff. As a long-standing champion of ethical behavior, human rights, and social responsibility, Magenta takes mental health seriously. Free services Partnering with a care and metal heath consultancy, an employee assistance solutions provider, the security firm is offering an array of free services to staff members. These include one-to-one counseling sessions and practical advice ses...

At its meeting, the Supervisory Board of HENSOLDT AG extended the contract of HENSOLDT CFO Christian Ladurner by five years. Christian Ladurner has been responsible for the finance function on the Management Board of HENSOLDT AG since 1 July 2022. Decisive role "Christian Ladurner has been doing an excellent job for HENSOLDT for years and has played a decisive role in the company's growth in recent years. The early extension of his contract gives the finance function the security it needs to...

Gradiant announced it has joined NVIDIA Metropolis, a partner program focused on bringing to market a new generation of vision AI applications. NVIDIA Metropolis nurtures a rich ecosystem and offers powerful developer tools to supercharge vision AI applications that are designed to make the world’s most important spaces and operations safer and more efficient. Bird Detection solution Through its Bird Detection solution, Gradiant can provide real-time identification and classificati...

dormakaba is expanding its activities in the airport business area. Unique pilot projects for the automation of security checks are already underway at various airports and more will be coming soon. dormakaba has also seen a very good order intake in the airport sector for the financial year 2023/24. Argus Air eGates sensor gates Orders for the supply and maintenance of Argus Air eGates sensor gates were successfully implemented at several airports.  The total revenue was in the high sin...

Critical Response Group (CRG), the global pioneer in critical incident mapping data, and Intrado, a global pioneer in emergency communication services and end-to-end solutions announced the integration of CRG within Intrado’s FirstNet® certified Safety Shield application. This integration brings CRG’s critical incident mapping data into Intrado’s comprehensive Safety Suite, an end-to-end incident management solution designed to enhance school and enterprise safety by helpi...

March Networks®, a pioneer in intelligent video surveillance, is pleased to announce a number of enhancements and new features in the company’s mid-year software release. This release focuses on future-proofing, including enhanced analytics to meet the evolving demands of modern security, making the user experience easier and boosting efficiency through technology and automation. Evolving demands of modern security Future-Proof: Enhanced AI Analytics: Attribute search: Search f...

Over the past decade, scientists have proved that engineered microbes are capable of exhibiting a range of sense-and-response functions. They can be programmed to convert input signals into detectible outputs, such as a change in color when they encounter specific toxins.  They can sense and respond to physical stimuli such as light or magnetic fields. They can even produce an electric current to actuate a tiny gear. Microbe-based sensing technologies Draper is looking to test the bounda...

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) – the UK’s private security industry regulator is encouraging everyone to show their appreciation to security operatives on International Security Officers’ Day, which takes place annually on 24 July. This follows a reception at the House of Lords (22 July 2024) to mark 20 years of SIA licensing. The anniversary event was sponsored by Baroness Meacher, the first Chair of the SIA. Public security and safety The event was attended by SIA f...

Allied Universal®,  the security and facility services company announced the launch of its new Enhanced Protection Services business unit.   Enhanced Protection Services To address the most critical threats to life and safety, Enhanced Protection Services offers comprehensive, high-consequence threat mitigation at every stage of the risk cycle from planning and preoperational surveillance to execution and completion. Leveraging extensive subject matter expertise, the team delivers un...

Traffic control devices are essential in guiding drivers, managing the flow of traffic, and keeping people safe while on the road. Understanding what traffic control devices are, where they can be beneficial, and which control devices to choose for different scenarios can help business owners, event organisers, and other people create safer communities. What is a traffic control device? A traffic control device can refer to any sign, signal, marking, or other equipment placed on or near a r...

Sophos, a global pioneer of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks announced that Teresa Anania has joined the company as Chief Customer Officer (CCO). Anania will play a key role in accelerating Sophos’ customer and partner success initiatives to maximize the value of Sophos’ portfolio of cybersecurity solutions and services, including Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services and endpoint, network, email, and cloud security. Teresa Anania Anania has more th...

The faulty CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor update and subsequent outage – the CrowdOut Event – underscore the potential for Single Point of Failure (SPoF) technology outages to impact the global digital economy. CyberCube is advising clients on how to use SPoF Intelligence to identify exposed insureds and estimate the exposure footprint of the event. SPoF Intelligence is the definitive source for analyzing a portfolio's digital supply chain, integrated with the industr...

Convergint, a global pioneer in service-based systems integration announced that it has acquired Helinick, a Romania-based integrator that specializes in the design and implementation of electronic security, fire safety, communications, and building management systems. Helinick is a market pioneer and fast-growing organization in Romania with over 500 regional customers. This acquisition greatly expands Convergint’s key service and technology capabilities across Europe. Helinick Founded...

Cloudbrink has expanded its personal SASE service with Internet security features that allow all classes of applications to be managed on one platform under a single policy for work-from-anywhere (WFA) users. With the addition of Internet security controls, Cloudbrink now supports single-policy management of web, SaaS and private enterprise applications from a single lightweight app running on the user’s device. Cloudbrink’s Internet security A single agent for both ZTNA and SWG s...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions announced that Heathrow Airport’s multi-year investment in Genetec solutions is enabling them to continuously innovate and transform operations. The joint effort provides Heathrow with a unified view across large-scale airport operations that is securing people and assets, bringing efficiency, and enhancing the passenger experience while ensuring data privacy and cyber...

15th Real Estate Development Summit Saudi Arabia: Europe Edition recently concluded on the 4th and 5th of July in Palau de Congressos, Palma de Mallorca – Spain. Aptly themed: Connecting beyond boundaries, this edition brought over 350 decision-makers together representing top projects in Saudi Arabia and a global pool of some of the most sought-after solutions. Expert insights The summit began on a very high note with the legendary, Sir Peter Cook, Director – Cook Belacevic Haffn...

Exercise Baltic Mule was a joint UK and Poland-led exercise to reduce the cyber vulnerabilities of frontline military activity and ensure protection against future threats. The exercise helped to improve frontline units’ ability to withstand cyberattacks and continue their missions even when facing sophisticated cyber threats.   Cyber mission assurance International participants gathered in Poland for the exercise including from Canada, Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland,...

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has announced that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will deploy its data-driven sustainability solution – Energy Expert – to help measure and analyze the electricity consumption at the competition venues of the forthcoming Olympic Games Paris 2024 ('Paris 2024'). Cloud-based platform By migrating the intelligence related to the power consumption and demand of the competition venues to the clo...