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The eighth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2024), held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, and hosted and organized by the Qatar Armed Forces at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC), concluded on March 6th, 2024 with a strong presence from international and local exhibitors and a large number of visitors. The eighth edition, which ran from 4 to 6 March and was held under the theme of &...
Checkmarx, the pioneer in cloud-native application security, has announced an integration partnership with SD Elements from Security Compass, a pioneer in Security by Design. The integration enhances Checkmarx One, the industry-pioneering enterprise application security platform, and Checkmarx SAST by incorporating SD Elements to streamline and expand threat modeling capabilities across the software development life cycle (SDLC). Threat modeling Threat modeling is essential in identifyin...
Invicti Security has named GuidePoint Security - the North America region Partner of the Year in its 2023 Channel Partner Awards. Award winners for the Channel Partner Awards recognize Invicti’s top-performing global partners and highlight the immense work done to cultivate a partner program that delivers best-in-class service and provides exceptional value for customers. Accelerated growth The prestigious award recognized GuidePoint Security’s impressive 151% year-over-year...
Recognizing that security industry business companies need more than technical training, SecurityCEU.com, a division of The CMOOR Group offers a library of essential skills business courses, sometimes also called 'soft skills' courses. The topics for the essential skills training include Meeting Management, Organizational Skills, Creative Problem Solving, Negotiation Skills, Crisis Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace Harassment, Goal Setting & Getting Things Done, and Risk...
Checkmarx, the pioneer in cloud-native application security, has released the annual Future of AppSec Report, which gives an in-depth look at the current state of application security, future investments, and organizations’ most critical security concerns. The study reveals that 92% of companies surveyed had experienced a breach in the prior year due to vulnerabilities of applications developed in-house. Application security In recent years the responsibility for application security ha...
ABM, a pioneering provider of facility services, infrastructure solutions, and parking management announced enhancements to its leadership team, including the promotion of Valerie Burd to lead the Company’s Business & Industry segment, and the addition of external talent to drive future growth for the Education segment as well as engineering solutions across the U.S. Advancing internal talent “These leadership appointments are a testament to ABM’s exciting trajectory, our...
The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has signed award-winning security broker - Darwin Clayton as the new regional and national security personnel sponsor of its major awards scheme for 2024. Lead Sponsor Darwin Clayton, BSIA Associate member since 2004 and provider of insurance brokerage for over 100 years, will be the lead sponsor of the Association’s five personnel-based categories. Aimed at recognizing and rewarding security officer services across the United Kingd...
Fire safety and security specialist, Amthal Group has continued its ambitious growth plan, with ten dedicated new appointments to the team since the start of 2024. New appointments With five new roles spanning key areas of expertise across Amthal Fire & Security and IPL, including operations, coordination, design, and customer success. Five further accepted offers of employment look to increase available Service Engineers, enhance sales support, and manage partners across the U...
Omnilert, a pioneer in active shooter solutions, today announced the release of its third-generation AI visual gun detection system, featuring significant advancements designed to further advance the industry's most effective gun detection system. Omnilert Gun Detect As the only solution to deliver a unique combination of detection, verification, activation, and notification, Omnilert Gun Detect protects hundreds of schools, universities, hospitals, retail and commercial buildings, and ot...
DoorKing’s Model 1625 shallow/surface mount Vehicular Wedge Barrier product is ideal for applications that require a high degree of vehicle security. The shallow mount wedge requires a concrete pad only six (6) inches deep and is crash-rated to the ASTM 2656-20 standard. The model 1625 wedge can also be surface mounted, making it ideal for any property from multi-level parking structures to slab lots. Access control and vehicular gate operator Available in widths from 12 to 18 feet...
Delta Scientific, the manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used globally, announced their DSC8000 shallow foundation bi-fold speed gate has successfully achieved an M30/P1 designation with negative penetration. DSC8000 The DSC8000 was tested to the new ASTM F2656-20 standard, which measures the penetration level from the edge of the barrier versus the back-side of the barrier of the previous standard. This can provide a difference of up to five additional feet (1.52...
CAME UK released a new digital brushless underground operator. Their most advanced gate motor is yet available to installers throughout the UK. FROG-X gate motor The brand new Digitally Controlled Brushless Underground Operator is fully available. Following a program of real-world installer testing and installation, to ensure seamless integration into future automation projects for all, CAME is proud to present its brand new brushless 24V gate motor. Designed to provide unmatched...
Specifying, surveying, installing, inspecting, and maintaining doors requires a vast amount of information. All technical data must be trustworthy and timely, a task made harder by the diversity of project stakeholders who are inevitably involved. A single software subscription, for PC, tablet, and smartphone, can help marshal all information across the whole life-cycle of a building without hassle another case where digitalization delivers concrete benefits. Openings Studio™...
Intellian Technologies celebrates twenty years of innovation, during which it has become a global provider of multi-band, multi-orbit satellite communication user terminals. Founded by CEO Eric Sung in 2004, the company sits at the epicenter of the satcom industry. Providing the crucial technology link between satellite networks in space and customers around the world. Intellian’s antennas empower global connectivity across oceans and continents, ensuring internet accessibility worldwide....
Intellian Technologies celebrates twenty years of innovation, during which it has become a global provider of multi-band, multi-orbit satellite communication user terminals. Satcom epicenter Founded by CEO Eric Sung in 2004, the company sits at the epicenter of the satcom industry. Providing the crucial technology link between satellite networks in space and customers around the world. Intellian’s antennas empower global connectivity across oceans and continents, ensuring internet acces...
The Security Executive Council (SEC) is accepting applications for its annual scholarship program, offering up to $7,500 to qualifying students enrolled in specific academic programs of study in the 2024-2025 academic year. Scholarship Program The SEC launched the scholarship program in 2022 to encourage and support next-generation pioneers at its partner academic institutions, which are recognized for excellent programs in security, risk, and intelligence. Each $2,500 Next Generation Securit...
Acronis, a provider of cyber protection announced it has become a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), an ecosystem of independent software vendors (ISV) and managed security service providers (MSSP). MISA members have integrated their solutions with Microsoft security technology to build a better defense against a world of increasing cybersecurity threats. Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Acronis advocates for natively integrated applications and services commonly...
Stephen Robinson, Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst at WithSecure, comments on the Schneider Electric ransomware attack, says, “The attack on Schneider Electric follows a trend of cyberattacks against the energy sector." He adds, "The energy sector is a popular target for ransomware due to playing a vital role in society's daily functioning – disruption can have far-reaching consequences. Schneider Electric themselves were victims of Lockbit's MoveIT ransomware campaign in 2023, so...
Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services provider announced the promotion of Jim Lennon to vice president of treasury. He will oversee financial activities, including North American treasury and cash application activities. Lennon has been with Allied Universal for more than 13 years. He joined the company in 2010 as part of Allied Barton, which was acquired and merged with Universal Protection to become Allied Universal in 2016. Financial leaders...
Intellian Technologies Inc., a global provider of feature-rich, resilient satellite communications solutions has announced the addition of the ARC-M4 Block 1 and X150D to their SES O3b mPOWER terminal portfolio, following successful over-the-air testing with SES at their R&D Center in South Korea. ARC-M4 Block 1 naval terminal For navy forces, the ARC-M4 Block 1 naval terminal, a 1.3m multi-band terminal, provides access to X-band, MIL Ka-band, and 2.5GHz commercial Ka-band networks. Nava...
Sensata Technologies has established a new near-term goal supporting environmental sustainability and aims to achieve a 45% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 market-based emissions by 2030 compared to the 2021 baseline. The new goal is in addition to the Company’s long-term goal to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by 2050. Energy and Emissions As outlined in Sensata’s 2022 Sustainability Report, Energy and Emissions are one of the Company’s key material top...
Acronis, a global pioneer in cyber protection announced a groundbreaking advancement with the native integration of its Advanced Security and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions. This industry-first move not only reinforces Acronis' position at the forefront of cyber protection but also aligns seamlessly with the recognition that traditional security is insufficient against the surge of AI-driven cyber-attacks. EDR capabilities In response to this growing need, Acronis ensure...
Telcom, the UK’s provider of dedicated business connectivity, has been selected as a strategic partner to deliver its best-in-class connected building solution Preconnect® to the commercial office space at St. Michael’s Manchester. St. Michael’s Manchester A long-term project by Gary Neville’s development company, Relentless Developments, and its strategic partners, St. Michael’s is a £400 million mixed-use development in the heart of the city....
The world continues to face its toughest software developer shortage, prompting a global movement toward AI-coding assistants to tackle the increasing gap. The International Data Corporation (IDC) has predicted a global shortfall of 4 million developers by 2025. Software engineer shortage The US Labor Department estimates that the global shortage of software engineers may reach 85.2 million by 2030, resulting in about $8.5 trillion in unrealized annual revenues. Between 66% and 90% of...
Siemens and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are strengthening their partnership and making it easier for businesses of all sizes and industries to build and scale generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications. Advanced generative AI technology Domain experts in fields such as engineering and manufacturing, as well as logistics, insurance, or banking will be able to create new and upgrade existing applications with the most advanced generative AI technology. To make this possible, Siemens is...
Senstar, a provider of sensing and information management solutions for the protection of critical infrastructure, announces it has received additional LenelS2 factory certification as part of its long-standing membership in the LenelS2 OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). Perimeter intrusion sensors Senstar's vast array of perimeter intrusion detection sensors, including FlexZone®, FiberPatrol® FP1150, FiberPatrol® FP400, Senstar LM100, OmniTrax®, UltraWave™, UltraLink&tr...
Hard disk drives (HDDs) are a tried and trusted data storage technology that has stood the test of time. Critical benefits such as high capacities and low cost per capacity unit mean they provide an excellent foundation for data storage strategies in various industries and applications such as data centers, surveillance, gaming, and cloud computing. HDD trends So, what does the future hold for HDDs? Can they retain their relevance in the face of other storage solutions? Here, Toshiba present...
inter airport Southeast Asia 2023 (IASEA), Asia’s international airport exhibition and conference, concluded on an upbeat note in Singapore. Held from 1-3 March 2023, the event featured a high-level conference and a sold-out exhibition featuring ground support equipment, airport operations & maintenance solutions, airside support services, and many more. A showcase of latest offerings Over the 3-day exhibition, IASEA saw 3,131 trade attendees and 150 exhibitors congregate at t...
ExCeL London, the capital’s largest event venue, has appointed Carlisle Support Services as its dedicated security partner to enhance the venue’s security operations further and improve the visitor experience. Carlisle Support Services will be working closely alongside the venue’s in-house security team to ensure the security of ExCeL’s 100-acre campus, as well as the safety of its four million annual visitors, event organizers, and exhibitors. Supporting ExCeL&rs...
Quantum Corporation, the pioneer in solutions for video and unstructured data, announces that Quantum Myriad™, an all-flash, scale-out file, and object storage software platform for the enterprise, is generally available for purchase. Cloud-native architecture First released to early-access customers in April 2023, Myriad has demonstrated in testing that it delivers deployment flexibility and consistent high performance for data-intensive workloads. This is in large part due to the mode...
