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Athena Security, a worldwide Entryway Security and Concealed Weapons Detection System Software provider, has announced the launch of a new podcast titled “Security Heroes.” The new semi-monthly podcast sheds light on the positive aspects of keeping people safe, while recognizing these true heroes of society and exploring the challenges they face and the industry as a whole.  Voice for extraordinary people “There’s content out there about heroes generally, and now...

Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a globally renowned firm in gunshot detection solutions, has recently joined forces with the ZeroNow alliance, a coalition dedicated to combating school violence and ensuring a safe environment for students and staff. The SDS team of experts, who previously worked on one of the earliest and most successful gunshot detection systems utilized by the military since the early 1990s, is channeling their skills and knowledge toward addressing...

AU10TIX, a pioneer in identity verification and management technology, launches the AU10TIX App, empowering customer-facing businesses with automated, in-person and point of sale (POS) identity and age verification capabilities. The app enables companies to securely verify IDs in the field within 4-8 seconds, enhancing the customer experience and accelerating sales. For industries where access control is crucial, manual ID examination is insufficient for effectively detecting sophisticated fake...

Large companies are typically using over 1100 SaaS applications to run their operations and the number of companies adopting this trend is rapidly growing by 20% every year but this presents several risks. Helping them manage their SaaS estates and mitigate risks, SaaS operations(SaaSOps) platform Zluri is announcing a $20M funding round. The Series B funding round was led by Lightspeed, with participation from existing investors including MassMutual Ventures, Endiya Partners, and Kalaari Capit...

i-PRO Co. Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announced its AI Smart Box, designed to turn non-AI network cameras into smart devices. The AI Smart Box is a combination of the known i-PRO mini paired with a new i-PRO in-house application. This powerful, yet compact combination can provide deep-learning analytics by extracting comprehensive object metadata from the real-time stream of a traditional camera. i-PRO’s open strategy Available...

Verkada, a pioneer in enterprise building security and management, announced Francois Vazille has joined the company as Vice President for Asia Pacific and Japan markets. The Silicon Valley-based company's six product lines--video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace and intercoms--provide unparalleled building security through an integrated, secure cloud-based software platform. Verkada supports more than 17,000 organizations across 70 count...

In the past 12 months, SwiftConnect has dramatically accelerated its market traction via several key milestones. SwiftConnect was the first to introduce an employee badge in Apple Wallet at the world’s most iconic buildings—Silverstein’s 7 World Trade Center. The company continued its momentum by attracting top talent from pioneering access control, visionary, and big tech companies such as Amazon, HID, Snowflake, and Uber, raising $17 million in Series A financing, and adding...

Boon Edam Inc., a globally renowned manufacturer of secured entry solutions, continues to reinforce its position as the preeminent provider of secured entry solutions for the logistics industry with thousands of successful deployments around the globe.  Boon Edam’s comprehensive lineup of secured entry solutions is proven to be effective in preventing unauthorized access to high-security areas, mitigating theft and liabilities, while maintaining compliance, and reducing costs related...

i-PRO Co, Ltd., a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announced that it has signed the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC). The pledge formalizes the company’s commitment to protecting human rights, upholding ethical labor conditions, protecting the environment, and combating corruption. Corporate sustainability initiative Launched in 2000, UNGC is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, with more than 15,000 comp...

Yorkshire security manufacturer - Heald Ltd has announced the renewal of their sponsorship of Hull City Ladies FC player - Hope Knight for the 23-24 season.  The English women’s football club was formed in 2001 and is currently playing in the FA Women's National League North.  Hull City Ladies FC Hull City Ladies’ values align with Heald’s, who are passionate about supporting local communities and organizations that empower women to chase their ambitions. This etho...

Industry analyst firm - Verdantix has ranked Siemens Smart Infrastructure as one of the pioneer providers for security software in smart buildings. Their recently published ‘Green Quadrant: Integrated Smart Building Security Software 2023’ report analyses and evaluates ten companies that are shaping the market. Verdantix noted that Siemens solutions offer highly advanced unified security management capabilities. The assessed Siemens software is part of Siemens Xcelerator, an open d...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security Safety Act Designation, announced that its solution has been chosen by Valley Baptist Church in Bakersfield, CA to proactively protect its congregants against gun-related threats.  The FBI reports that 15.1% of hate crime incidents are religion-related and places of worship are increasingly becoming targets of gun-related incidents. Mass s...

Sharry, a workplace experience platform around mobile access badges, is excited to announce its expansion to the Peruvian real estate market. Sharry’s one-credential portfolio solution, the company’s flagship project, is set to connect nine premium office buildings operated by Urbanova, developers and managers of innovative real estate ecosystems in Lima. Groundbreaking PropTech solution With the simplicity of a single Brivo mobile credential, all tenants gain unprecedented acces...

Acre Security, a global pioneer providing state-of-the-art security systems, announced it is officially Google Chrome Enterprise Recommended. The acre organization’s TDS visitor management solution was selected to help businesses further maximize their Google Enterprise investments. Enterprise Recommended program Google Chrome's Enterprise Recommended program is a distinctive initiative aimed at aiding enterprises in discovering technologies that boost web and cloud performance. From o...

AMAG Technology, an Allied Universal CompanyⓇ, has hired Pascal De Zitter as the new Vice President of Security & Information Management Solutions (SIMS). This is a newly created role designed to develop, implement and lead a new, soon-to-be-established solutions delivery team.  Customer value In this pivotal role, the VP of SIMS will generate new opportunities for both Symmetry CONNECT Identity Management and Symmetry Control Room solutions.  This strategic step is in line wi...

As technology advances, so do the security risks that come with it. It’s no surprise that security is a top priority in the current world, and the growing number of security systems and devices has made it increasingly challenging to monitor and manage effectively.  But what if there was a solution that offered simplicity in system management? That’s where Harmonize Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) comes in. Harmonize RMM Harmonize RMM is a software solution that si...

Anviz, an industry pioneer in professional and converged intelligent security solutions, has announced the launch of its next-generation access control solutions powered by Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP). The two new offerings – the SAC921 single-door access controller and C2KA-OSDP RFID keypad reader – are future-proof systems packed with state-of-the-art technology and smart features. Both solutions seek to ensure customer safety and peace of mind, providing a compreh...

SensoGuard, a pioneer in advanced seismic security solutions, announces a game-changing integration with security giant, IDIS. This alliance aims to revolutionize perimeter security by merging SensoGuard's CCS command and control software with IDIS's ISS Video Management Software (VMS). The integration enables the association of sensors with cameras, with SensoGuard sensors triggering alarms on IDIS ISS. More than that, it opens the door to a new era of perimeter security: by integrating SensoG...

Detego Global, a provider of award-winning digital forensic software solutions, proudly announces the release of Detego Analyse AI+. This latest offering marks a significant enhancement to Detego’s central analytical platform and incorporates state-of-the-art AI technology to empower investigators and accelerate the analysis of vital evidence.  Centric capabilities of Detego Analyse  Detego Analyse AI+ takes the investigator-centric capabilities of Detego Analyse to new heights...

Amid considerable interest from international and domestic companies in the security and fire safety fields, Secutech Thailand has outlined the market’s key drivers and innovations. Bringing some 13 years of experience in the country, the fair organizers continue to hold a positive outlook on the local market. Main features and key supporters At a joint press conference with the Thailand Building Fair in Bangkok on 11 July, the organizers will discuss the main features of the upcoming f...

OmniIndex, the secure Web3 data platform, has completed a proof of concept to provide Web3 storage and encrypted analytics for the largest and most diverse AI de-risking community in the world. Artificial intelligence With over 1,000 AI ethical stakeholders and a network spanning over 100 countries, MKAI (Morality and Knowledge in Artificial Intelligence) are the pioneer in ethics in artificial intelligence. They have huge ambitions in 2023 with several exciting projects lined up incorporatin...

Honeywell announced it has agreed to acquire SCADAfence, a provider of operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity solutions for monitoring large-scale networks. SCADAfence brings proven capabilities in asset discovery, threat detection, and security governance which are key to industrial and building management cybersecurity programs. OT cybersecurity industry The OT cybersecurity industry is expected to grow to over $10 billion in the next several years. Par...

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and The SANS Institute have announced details of the fourth edition of CyberThreat, a technical and interactive Summit which will be hosted in-person at the Novotel London West, Hammersmith, London, and available virtually on Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st November 2023.  CyberThreat 2023 One of the largest cyber security conferences in the UK, CyberThreat 2023 will bring together the global cybersecurity community for exclusive keynotes and ta...

i-PRO Americas Inc., a provider of professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announced that it has been awarded a contract from OMNIA Partners (formerly NCPA). The award, Contract Number 13-22, will provide public sector organizations with access to competitively solicited and publicly awarded contracts for i-PRO threat and detection software equipment. Innovative AI analytics The award marks a new era of public sector procurement, making it easier for agencies to pr...

Digital Monitoring Products® Inc. (DMP®), the world’s pioneering manufacturer of security solutions, announces a strategic investment in iENSO Inc, the world’s pioneering developer and supplier of intelligent and connected embedded vision platforms. The combination of iENSO’s video expertise and DMP’s extensive record of innovation, quality, and customer service in the security industry positions DMP for growth in the rapidly expanding commercial and residential...

Hikvision, a world-pioneering manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, introduces two new 5 MP ColorVu TurboHD camera models into its series of HD over analog products. The new 5 MP Non-Distorted ColorVu Audio Fixed Mini Bullet (DS-2CE10KF0T-FS) and the 5 MP Non-Distorted ColorVu Audio Fixed Turret (DS-2CE70KF0T-MFS0) cameras deliver high-definition imagery and 24/7 full-color visuals for the ultimate...

Joseph Carson from Delinea has commented on the ransomware threat to the sector and the need for this first cyber threat landscape analysis to aid the health sector in becoming cyber resilient. Impact of infected computers Joseph Carson, Chief Security Scientist & Advisory CISO at Delinea, "If you are in the healthcare industry, you are typically at a higher risk from pathogen viruses such as COVID-19 or Influenza, but in the past few years, digital viruses have become the new top threat."...

G4S Japan has created a bespoke 24/7 Global Security Operations Centre (GSOC) exclusively for one customer, a Fortune 200 global cloud-based software company that prioritizes the safety and welfare of its employees across the Asia-Pacific region. The requirements of G4S Japan were high English and Japanese language skills, the ability to react quickly to any situation and to operate like a public emergency call center. Global Security Operations Centre Between May and October Japan braces its...

viisights, Inc., a global pioneer in behavioral recognition video analytics, proudly announces the release of Wise 3.0, ushering in the next generation of advanced proactive and preemptive analytics for professional security, safety, and business intelligence applications. Wise 3.0 Wise 3.0 provides significant improvements in processing throughput and speed impacting overall performance, specifically in high recall and low false positive rates. The new release also provides higher levels of...

Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global pioneer in gunshot detection solutions is delighted to announce the appointment of Stephen Carney as the company’s new President. Mr. Carney previously served as Vice President of Global Product Management for HID Global. Additionally, Rich Onofrio, former Managing Director of SDS, has assumed the role of Chief Technology Officer, leading the Engineering team following the retirement of Ronald Fowler, the company's origina...