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The delegates of Euralarm’s Services Section have elected Dave Wilkinson as Vice-Chair of the section. He follows in the footsteps of Brian Cunningham. Robert Thilthorpe, Chair of the Services Section, stated, “I’d like to thank Brian for his efforts as the previous Vice-Chair and I am sure that Dave will be given the support that our delegates have always given Brian and I, to help us to move the Services Section to the next level." Development of service standards Thiltho...

Pioneering cyber security and investigations consultancy S-RM has announced the appointment of Kelly McManus as Global Business Development Lead, Insurance and Legal, as part of its growing global cyber offering. As part of her new role, McManus will focus on developing S-RM’s Insurance and Legal relationships in the US and UK. McManus joins S-RM as a cyber specialist in both sectors, having gained experience during her previous role at Kroll where she was responsible for developing and m...

Axis Communications, a pioneer in network video, has announced it has achieved SOC 2® (System and Organization Controls) Type 1 attestation for the cloud-based solutions Axis Cloud Connect platform and AXIS Device Manager Extend. The SOC 2 audit, performed by an independent third-party auditor, verifies that Axis has implemented robust security controls and practices that meet the stringent criteria set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Design of the s...

HiveWatch, a physical security software company reimagining how organizations keep their people and assets safe, has partnered with Genea, a smart building technology provider specializing in cloud-based security built on non-proprietary hardware. The partnership allows HiveWatch® GSOC Operating System (OS) customers to leverage the innovative solutions from Genea to strengthen their security posture across their organizations. Security management platform “The collaboration between...

DigiCert, a pioneering global provider of digital trust, announced the availability of its Common Mark Certificate, a new type of certificate designed to help organizations enhance the security and value of their email communications. For organizations with logos protected under prior use–rather than registered trademarks-Common Mark Certificates enable the enhanced brand recognition and email deliverability benefits that come from displaying the sender's logo in the recipient’...

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will distribute USD 210 million in Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) funds through the Federal Emergency Management Agency as the second tranche of additional funding that the Biden-Harris Administration secured to protect faith-based institutions and nonprofit organizations against targeted attacks.  This funding will be made available in a Notice of Funding Opportunity to be published in late October. Priori...

SecurityCEU.com, a pioneering provider of online continuing education and systems integration training, announced the launch of its groundbreaking Frontline Project Management® Training course. This innovative program is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of Project Managers in the systems integration sectors. Biggest challenges  For over two decades, the Frontline Project Management® Training course has consistently demonstrated its value, with thousands of particip...

RGB Spectrum®, an industry pioneer in mission-critical video for real-time decision support, announces that the New Iberia Police Department (NIPD) is enhancing public safety with a new, cutting-edge real-time crime center (RTCC). The facility is designed to provide a comprehensive view of citywide activities. At the core of the RTCC is RGB Spectrum’s Zio® W4000 video wall processor. The feature-rich Zio W4000 supports 4K 60Hz resolution end-to-end and accommodates a mix of local...

Iris ID, the global pioneer in iris recognition technology announced Jose R. (Ricky) Garcia as Business Development Director, Latin America.  Ricky has more than 20 years of experience driving increased revenue and cost efficiencies for global high-end technology companies in LATAM.  Biometric solutions Ricky diversified sales experience including with startups will propel Iris ID multimodal biometric technology as a solution for National ID projects, Access Control systems, and mor...

Many businesses, both large and small, have capitalized on the trend of rapid technology adoption, but an organization's barrier to growth and predictable cash flow lies within its corporate walls: an efficient accounts payable (AP) process. The correct transformation in AP processes can offer a seamless alternative to high processing costs, tedious data entry and misplaced invoices, allowing businesses to reap the benefits of financial agility. Lack of process visibility The lack of process...

DigiCert, a pioneering global provider of digital trust, has announced the results of the inaugural DigiCert® Quantum Readiness Awards.  Cloudflare, the pioneering connectivity cloud company, won the prestigious honor, while Migros, one of the largest retail companies in Switzerland, and DXC Technology, a pioneering global technology service provider, were selected as finalists by the judges. Cloudflare's journey The awards ceremony took place during DigiCert’s World Quantum Re...

Skills for Security, the UK’s pioneering training provider in the fire and security industry, is excited to announce a new sponsorship partnership with AddSecure, a pioneering European provider of secure IoT connectivity and end-to-end solutions. This collaboration sets the stage for enhanced training opportunities and aims to inspire the next wave of industry professionals. Future industry challenges In an era where the security landscape is rapidly evolving, this partnership comes at...

Identity-based cyber attacks continue to prevail and impact organizations. Stealing credentials was the top initial action in breaches, according to Verizon. Plus, 84% of identity stakeholders surveyed said identity-related incidents directly impacted their business, resulting in reputational damages, distraction from core business, and increased recovery costs. Key components of integration It is more important than ever to safeguard sensitive data from identity-based attacks. For this, defe...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a pioneering global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced that its industry-pioneering under-vehicle and under-train surveillance solutions were recently tested by several New York regional transit agencies as part of an initiative designed to improve climate resilience across regional transit infrastructure.  The program, dubbed the “Transit Tech Lab,” is a public-private partnership created by the Metropolit...

i-PRO Americas Inc. (formerly Panasonic Security), a global pioneer in professional security solutions for security and public safety, announced that it has been awarded the NPPGov contract RFP#2350 for Facility Security Systems by the League of Oregon Cities. This contract provides public sector customers across the U.S. with simplified access to i-PRO’s advanced security products and services. i-PRO’s authorized resellers This competitively bid contract allows government entitie...

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security has a proud history of delivering its solutions to the world with uninterrupted movement and the assurance they can ship 95% of purchase orders the next day, worldwide. On the eve of World Manufacturing Day on October 4, Gallagher, a frequent award-winner for its manufacturing prowess, acknowledges its vertically integrated manufacturing and engineering capabilities which are backed by more than 86 years of entrepreneurial spirit. Emerging chal...

dormakaba is strengthening its market presence in India by opening another Customer Experience Center in the Indian capital, Delhi. Customer Experience Centers have already been opened in the important economic centers of Mumbai (2023) and Bangalore (2021). This means that customers and partners in various regions of India can find out more about dormakaba products and solutions in person and attend on-site training. Innovative products Customer Experience Center in Delhi showcases innovative...

Suprema, a global pioneer of AI-based security solutions, has announced the launch of BioEntry W3, an AI-powered facial authentication device designed for high-security environments. The BioEntry W3 is designed with data privacy as a top priority, addressing concerns through its display-free design and highly secure 'Template on Mobile' (ToM) authentication method. Suprema's ToM method The display-free design prevents facial images from being shown on a screen, instead communicating the authe...

Dahua Technology, a world-pioneering video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, has proudly released the WizColor technology that seamlessly combines powerful AI-ISP, a large pixel size sensor and F1.0 large aperture features in one camera.  This unique integration enables cameras to effortlessly capture high-quality images with vibrant colors during nighttime, ensuring fine details are preserved and minimizing motion blur in the image. Image processing algorithm The WizColor tech...

ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals, celebrated Military and Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024 on 25 Wednesday. All law enforcement, military, and first responders received a free one-day pass to attend GSX. To honor those who serve and protect, ASIS began the day with a special breakfast event. This gathering celebrated the dedication of active duty and retired professionals from law enforcement,...

SharpEagle Technology, a global pioneer in innovative safety and security solutions, sets a new standard for 2024 by delivering cutting-edge technologies to industries worldwide. Known for its commitment to safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction, SharpEagle has again proven its industry leadership, receiving three prestigious awards this year for excellence in safety solutions. SharpEagle’s dedication SharpEagle’s dedication to providing top-tier safety technologies acros...

Milesight, a pioneering provider of innovative IP-based video surveillance solutions, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its 4G Solar-powered Camera Series, a cutting-edge solution designed to meet the growing demands of remote security and solve the challenges of deploying network cameras in off-grid areas. Powered by 4G connectivity and solar energy, this series eliminates the need for network wiring and traditional power sources, making it ideal for infrastructure-free locations...

At the Global Security Exchange (GSX) show in Orlando, Florida, Sept. 23-25, Snap One, will exhibit a range of networking, power distribution and remote management solutions designed to enhance both the performance of professionally installed security systems, as well as the integrator experience. The highlights of the exhibit are the new WattBox 820 Series IP controllable power distribution units (PDUs) on display, a “Tower of Power” equipped with a variety of WattBox products, al...

International SOS, the world’s pioneering medical and travel security services company, has announced a strategic alliance with Ontic, a software provider delivering Connected Intelligence to unify how corporate security professionals manage threats, mitigate risks and strengthen businesses. The two companies will jointly develop security software solutions that fortify workforce resilience and allow organizations to operate more efficiently and securely. Security assistance capabilities...

NetApp INSIGHT, Domino Data Lab, provider of the pioneering Enterprise AI Platform trusted by the largest AI-driven companies, and NetApp, the intelligent data infrastructure company, announced a strategic collaboration to help enterprises unlock AI’s full transformative power using NetApp’s advanced hybrid file storage technology in Domino. For the first time, companies can use one platform to manage both workloads and data movement in the hybrid cloud as well as across environment...

Absolute Security, a global pioneer in enterprise cyber resilience, announced the availability of AI Threat Insights. This new AI-powered threat detection capability is now available through the Absolute Secure Access Security Service Edge (SSE) offering. With the AI Threat Insights module activated, customers using Absolute to continuously monitor all network traffic across PC fleets can detect and act against zero-day threats, ransomware, other malware, and suspicious user, device and applica...

Cobalt Service Partners (Cobalt), a commercial access solutions platform backed by Alpine Investors (Alpine), announces its acquisition of Automatic Entrances of Wisconsin (AEW), Wisconsin’s automatic door installation and service provider. AEW is Cobalt’s ninth acquisition since launching in December of 2023, and its eighth acquisition of 2024. AEW was founded by Bill Holcomb in 1976 when he and his wife acquired a failing automatic door distributor and refocused the business. Bill...

Commvault, a pioneering provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, announced it will acquire Clumio, a technology pioneer in data protection for critical cloud data in AWS.  This transaction enables Commvault to leverage Clumio’s AWS offerings to provide cyber resilience to next-generation applications built on AWS. Clumio serves a wide range of customers including Atlassian, Cox Automotive, Duolingo, and LexisNexis. AI development in...

Data is the new currency in the digital economy. However, organizations face unprecedented challenges with exponential data growth, including performance bottlenecks, a lack of practical data visibility, and increasing cyber threats. Rubrik, Inc., the Zero Trust Data Security company, and Pure Storage, the IT pioneer that delivers the world’s most advanced data storage technologies and services, bring together primary storage, data security, and long-term retention with Rubrik Security Cl...

Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024, the annual conference of ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals, closed on day two in Orlando, FL. Concluding the afternoon of Wednesday 25 September, the event features an extensive program with more than 200 education sessions, daily keynote speakers and general sessions, and a show floor with approximately 500 leading innovators from the security industry.  Prevalence of AI Tuesday&...