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Qognify announces the appointment of its Director of Program Management: Professional Services. Pavithra Subramanian joins a Professional Services team that provides a premium service to the company‘s global customer base, assisting with new system installations and migrations, upgrades, audits, configurations, troubleshooting, and consultations. Pavithra Subramanian is an experienced program management leader with 14 years of experience across supply chain products, cloud infrastructure,...

No one is immune to a data breach. From universities and hospitals to corporate giants and government agencies, almost every organization has encountered a security incident. Data security breaches not only expose sensitive information but can also cripple businesses. Users need the right physical and digital security measures to safeguard critical information. If users want to protect the data, they should know what to look out for. Learning about the top security breaches can help better prep...

Ava Security, the open platform for cloud-native video security announced its growth results and key achievements for 2021. Overall video revenue grew globally by over 300%, ARR grew by 500%, and the number of cameras connected to the Ava Aware Cloud® continues to double every three months. The company continued to make significant investments across R&D, sales, marketing, and leadership.  Ava Aware Cloud “Cloud, cloud, cloud—it’s what's driving Ava’s growt...

The rapid global growth rates in electronics production, combined with constantly rising quality standards and high requirements on process reliability, require new, innovative measurement methods in order to achieve a market-leading position, to stay competitive and to guarantee the highest quality standards to customers. Established testing methods, such as optical and electrical tests, often fail to detect serious quality deviations such as high moisture content in the PCB substrate, thermal...

SecurityCEU.com has launched the Frontline Project Management Course, a new online training in partnership with industry-renowned educator Nadim Sawaya, MSCE, CPP.  The Frontline Project Management training program is tailored to the low voltage electrical/construction industry. It was conceived to teach the Security and Systems Project Managers how to play the construction game and manage their projects as electrical and general contractors.  Program contents This unique program co...

Hakimo, a venture-backed company dedicated to modernizing physical security through its AI software which holistically manages enterprise physical security operations, has ramped up its go-to-market efforts with the addition of Jason Wright as the new director of sales. The addition of Wright in this critical role will help Hakimo continue to build its sales team and expand the market reach for its AI software. Wright comes to Hakimo from Openpath Security, where he was part of the sales team d...

Zurich, one of the insurers, has appointed Corps Security to deliver guarding services across its UK portfolio which includes premises in London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Swindon, Whiteley, and Farnborough. The three-year deal was secured in collaboration with Corps long-standing partner commercial real estate services provider CBRE and will see 27 security operatives deliver customer focussed security duties, all underpinned by an ethical, people-first approach. Together Corps and CBRE will work t...

RISCO Group, a global provider of Cloud-based security systems, has announced the appointments of Mark Taylor as UK & Ireland Managing Director and Stephane Cochard as Global EVP Sales & Marketing. With over 30 years’ security industry experience and a previous spell leading the UK operation from 1991-2005, Mark Taylor’s deep insight and experience have been recruited to deliver the UK & Ireland operation’s ambitious vision and growth strategy incorporating a range...

GlobalPlatform, the standard for secure digital services and devices, has published a new protection profile for Microcontroller Units (MCUs), to help IoT component and device manufacturers to build, certify and launch secure technologies and services. The document is the latest update to GlobalPlatform’s Security Certification Program and defines a set of security objectives and requirements for an MCU, to answer to a specific level of protection and robustness, so solution provider...

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become ubiquitous in almost every part of everyone's lives and, in doing so, society is facing a challenge to keep pace with its advancements in a face of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Risk of AI in society It holds exciting potential for many aspects of everyone's lives, from improving the safety and efficiency of cities, and guiding autonomous vehicles, to understanding consumer behavior in a store, and supporting public health measures. But with this po...

SALTO Systems has introduced EAN13 standardized barcodes into its product packaging answering partners and channel needs. The EAN code is a 13-digit bar code used internationally to identify each product. The International Article Number (also known as European Article Number or EAN) is a standard describing a barcode symbology and numbering system used in global trade to identify a specific SALTO product model, in a specific packaging configuration, with a unique identification number. Benefi...

More than 90% of cyber-attacks involve a human attack vector. However, despite an emphasis on cyber security training for years, employees still don't consider cyber security to be their responsibility. That doesn't mean companies should play the blame game; it's time to change the narrative so their employees who are their biggest asset don't feel criminalized. Remote working It’s clear the shift to remote work is not going away and this poses security challenges. People can opt to log...

HelpSystems, a cybersecurity and automation software company launched its new worldwide channel program, focusing on the strategic recruitment, development, and enablement of its partners in EMEA, North America, Latin America, and APAC. The company also announced the appointment of Renee Ritter as the program’s Managing Director. Ritter brings more than two decades of experience in senior sales management roles and is responsible for the program strategy and direction worldwide....

Ava Security has announced plans to release Ava Quad, the first cloud-native multi-sensor security camera on the market, further expanding the suite of cloud-connected video monitoring tools available on the Ava Aware® platform. Multi-sensor security cameras Multi-sensor security cameras are designed to provide 360° visibility through multiple sensors, which is advantageous for customers looking for multi-angle coverage over wide outdoor or indoor areas, such as large crossroads, parki...

Uri Guterman, the Head of Products and Marketing, Hanwha Techwin Europe feels the world is at an inflexion point in the battle against climate change. Scientists have long been sounding the alarm about the damage that carbon emissions are doing to the planet, but now they are beginning to observe widespread, unprecedented changes across the whole climate system. Some of these changes are irreversible over hundreds, to thousands, of years. Limiting climate change The good news is that there is...

Worcestershire-based security solutions company, Ecl-ips is pleased to welcome experienced business development professional, Peter Coughlin, to their team. Peter Coughlin, who lives in South Wales, will be working across England and Wales, to grow Ecl-ips’ business from their base in Stoke Prior, near Bromsgrove, UK. He will also be seeking to expand the reach of Security Group, the Bristol-based company that Ecl-ips bought in 2020, which operates across the South-West of England. Both c...

Hospitals and healthcare settings are complex sites when it comes to access and security. On the one hand, patients and their families – who may be worried and distressed – need to be able to move around with ease, without feeling they’re inside a fortress. But security remains paramount. Everyone must be safe, and valuable equipment and drugs must be protected. Integrating all access and security systems and controlling them via one unified platform gives security managers...

COVID has caused a lot of changes across practically all industries. While users may be familiar with broader changes to management and remote work, they may not know about the changes to security protocols. Alcatraz AI has been hard at work enhancing access control security in light of all post-COVID issues.   With a few key improvements, it is confident that their security systems can properly protect organizations without sacrificing efficiency or enabling the spread of harmful patho...

Aiphone, the globally renowned company in international manufacturer of intercom and security communication products, has enhanced the IX Series PC Master Station Software. It now offers two easy-to-use options, to turn any personal computer into a feature-rich intercom. IX-SOFT and IXW-MA-SOFT software The IX-SOFT and IXW-MA-SOFT software solutions give customers the option to choose between a portable, plug-and-play USB dongle, to activate individual personal computers or a multipurpose adap...

Teledyne FLIR announced the release of Conservator™, a cloud-based dataset development subscription software for perception engineers using thermal infrared and visible image datasets to train neural networks. Conservator Subscribers also gain access to application-specific segments of the Teledyne FLIR annotated image library of more than one million images with more than 100 object label categories. Designed to meet the workflow demands of data scientists in automotive, defense, secur...

Interface Security Systems, a managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises reported a 37% increase in new sales bookings in 2021, compared to the previous year. The sales growth was primarily driven by a rapidly changing threat landscape for retail and restaurant chains and their need to find technology-based solutions to address the steep increase in organized retail crime. The industry-wide trend...

They are living in an age of rapid advances in technology in the areas of infrastructure, mobility, IoT, and cybersecurity. The COVID-19 pandemic has further acted as a catalyst for digital transformation. But there has been a big gap between new technologies, the changing marketplace, and the ability of the companies in these industries. Beyond Technology came into being to address this important gap. Integrated technologies from various suppliers Beyond Technology has worked ceaselessly wit...

New growth in AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology has led to improvements in access control systems. AI combines the quick, automated protocols of electric systems, with humans’ capacity to learn and observe key points. With both of these in play, the system can quickly evaluate potential threats, such as tailgaters, and adjust security levels. Alcatraz AI focuses on 5 key ways the process can be streamlined, with the inclusion of AI technology. Identify in an instant For humans...

SailPoint Technologies Holdings, Inc, a pioneer in identity security for the modern enterprise, announces its new Amazon Web Services (AWS) region in Tokyo. This is the seventh region for the company, with other locations in Frankfurt, London, Montreal, Sydney, and two in the United States of America (USA). The launch highlights the growing global demand for SailPoint’s cloud identity security offerings and the company’s focus on helping customers achieve their data residency requir...

Today’s enterprises are being challenged to stay one step ahead of security threats. Data shows that in 2021, the average cost of a data breach reached US$ 4.24 million, up from US$ 3.86 million in 2020, and the highest in 17 years. The surge in flexible and hybrid working arrangements (Working From Anywhere – WFA) is making an already challenging situation even more complex. Leaders now need to decide how to combine enterprise-level security with current working models. The timing...

Hikvision, a world-pioneering manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions, continues to build on its popular line of AcuSense surveillance cameras with the introduction of the new AcuSense Audio and Strobe Light Camera Series. The new camera series combines advanced machine learning with integral strobe lighting and audio warnings in a single unit providing an effective autonomous solution for deterring intruders. 2nd gen AcuSense intelligence Unlike conventional security sys...

Pimloc has raised a seed round of $7.5M led by Zetta Venture Partners. Existing investors Amadeus Capital Partners and Speedinvest also participated. The commitment reflects investors’ belief that the exponential growth in video surveillance is about to collide with regulations and increased sensitivity around privacy issues. AI-based Secure Redact Pimloc’s Secure Redact is already in use by entities that must provide video evidence that complies with new data privacy regulations...

Chubb’s global business and CriticalArc have joined forces to enable SafeZone®, CriticalArc’s award-winning cloud-based safety, security, and emergency management solution to be offered to Chubb customers through its connected services offering, Chubb VisiON+. Chubb is a part of APi Group, a global business services provider of safety and specialty services. Safety EverywhereTM concept The investment by both companies in the development of a streamlined, cohesive...

With recent advancements in cloud technology and the increasing demand for remote work, more and more organizations and businesses consider migrating their physical infrastructure and video security into the cloud. The Video Surveillance Report 2020 from IFSEC Global revealed that 44% of security professionals are now using cloud-based tech in their surveillance systems. By storing data in the cloud (rather than on-site equipment), users can remotely access, preview/playback their video footage...

Intersec is the global emergency services, security, and safety event bringing together over 500 speakers and 30,000 attendees to share solutions, foster connections, and learn about emerging safety and security trends. Intersec 2022 was hosted during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Middle East and Africa access control market size projected to grow increase by $ 9.10 billion by 2024. Mobility-based solutions Increasing terrorist activity crime rates and government initiatives are the key dri...