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Two of the world’s pioneering specialists in technologies that simplify and expedite the detection and management of fires will share a booth at FDIC International 2023 (24-29 April, Indianapolis), the globe’s biggest firefighting conference and exhibition.  From booth 443, Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection (Teledyne GFD) and Teledyne FLIR will provide a convenient one-stop-shop for those seeking class-leading fire detection solutions that protect citizens, assets, and crews fro...

Veracode, a provider of intelligent software security solutions launches Veracode Fix, a new AI-powered product. Trained on Veracode’s proprietary dataset, Veracode Fix suggests remediations for security flaws found in code and open-source dependencies.    Shifting the paradigm from merely ‘find’ to ‘find and fix’     “For far too long, organizations have had to choose between remediating software security flaws and meeting aggressive deadlines to...

Having been in the industry for 30 years, Matrix has gained recognition in the global telecom and security sectors. With its comprehensive line of products for telecom, video surveillance, access control, and time attendance, Matrix caters to organizations of all sizes, providing complete communication and security solutions. Customer-centric technology solutions Matrix places a strong emphasis on developing customer-centric technology solutions, which are created using top-of-the-line product...

Irdeto, a pioneer in digital platform cybersecurity, has announced it has joined CharIN, a global association of 300 members dedicated to the interoperability of the CCS and MCS vehicle charging standards. As core members, Irdeto and CharIN share the same vision of a sustainable future and a mission of promoting a secure and standardized charging system for electric vehicles.  CrossCharge As a cybersecurity company with 50-plus years of experience in protecting digital platforms, Irdeto...

Brivo, a provider of cloud-based access control and smart building technologies, announces launching support for employee badges in Apple Wallet, expanding its mobile credential options. Starting today, Brivo corporate customers can enable employees to easily and securely add their employee badge to Apple Wallet and simply hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near a reader to unlock office doors, turnstiles, elevators, and key card-protected amenity spaces eliminating the need to open an app or pre...

Active Intelligence, the pioneer of anomaly detection software for physical security and business intelligence applications, experienced high levels of interest and excitement over the company’s ASTRA™ Video Anomaly Detection software at ISC West 2023. Anomaly detection solution After previewing the new video analytics solution in Q4 2022 at ISC East, ASTRA’s hard launch at ISC West reaffirmed Active Intelligence’s anticipated widespread acceptance of a new anomaly dete...

Euralarm will organize a live webinar on the recently published guidance document on remote services on Thursday, 4 May, 2023. Recently, Euralarm released a guidance document including three checklists on remote services. Self-assessment It allows service companies to make a self-assessment of their readiness and compliance with the provisions laid down in EN 16763, EN 50710, and CLC/TS 50136-10.  The Guidance Document and checklists are the topics of a webinar that will be organized on...

Global security pioneer, Gallagher, has been awarded the Platinum badge for Command Centre Mobile in the Mobile Apps category at the 2023 Govies Government Security Awards. This is the 6th Govies award for Gallagher Security and the 3rd win in the Mobile Apps category, demonstrating consistent excellence in meeting the increasingly remote needs of government sites.  Command Centre Mobile app  Gallagher Security’s Command Centre Mobile app extends security across sites and bey...

The SRC-1 from Viking Electronics Inc. provides an affordable and effective way to maintain secure control of a building’s entry system. “Every organization should physically secure their building and the SRC-1 is a great option to do that,” said Joanne Minke, Product Specialist, at Viking Electronics, Inc. SRC-1 The SRC-1 is installed between the entry phone and the secure phone, and will only operate the relay if the correct activation code is entered, a req...

Cognex Corporation, a pioneer in industrial machine vision, has released the In-Sight® 3800 Vision System. Designed for high-speed production lines, In-Sight 3800 offers an extensive vision toolset, powerful imaging capabilities, and flexible software to deliver a fully integrated solution for a wide range of inspection applications. “The In-Sight 3800 offers twice the processing speeds of previous systems, performing tasks like a quality inspection in as little as one-third of a blin...

In the age of sophisticated identity fraud, including fraud enabled by artificial intelligence (AI), it’s of paramount importance to establish a comprehensive and highly diverse verification process to enable as many identity checks as possible. Face recognition technology Multi-phase authentication that comprises document and biometric checks makes it possible to spot forgery more effectively, while face recognition and liveness detection play a crucial role in ensuring that a person is...

Honeywell announced the launch of the Morley-IAS Max fire detection and alarm system that helps improve building and occupant safety. The compact, powerful, performance-driven intelligent fire alarm control panel offers installers and end users a technically advanced range of functions that is easy to install, commission, and maintain.  Features The system features an advanced 7-inch touchscreen panel, providing a highly intuitive and ergonomic user interface. The panel displays co...

Edgio, the platform of choice for speed, security, and simplicity at the edge has announced the general availability of the Edgio Applications Platform v7.  Its new integrated performance and security features are designed to increase organizational revenues and accelerate developer team velocity through better website performance and multi-layer security.  Unified platform Through the integrated, unified platform, Edgio reduces the need for multiple-point solutions while enabling o...

Traka has been shortlisted for two awards at the prestigious Retail Systems Awards 2023, recognizing its commitment to implementing advanced security technology to supply chain, logistics, and in-store retail environments. The Retail Systems Awards in its 18th year is an annual event that celebrates excellence and innovation in the retail technology sector, recognizing the achievements of companies that have implemented outstanding solutions in the industry. Categories  Traka, as the pio...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA), is calling on the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) to review current commercial safety schemes that are affecting its members’ ability to remain competitive. Concerns have been raised around the time-consuming and administratively costly processes often used as a barrier to entry on prospective customer sites, requiring an organization to acquire and maintain multiple accreditations for the very same management system and paying for the...

The US National Cybersecurity Strategy unveiled by the White House on March 2 began a new era of expectations for cybersecurity, one that shifts to a shared responsibility between companies and vendors.  In the spirit of the new industry framework, Rubrik, the Zero Trust Data Security™ Company, announced the members of the company’s CISO Advisory Board.  CISO Advisory Board Rubrik’s CISO Advisory Board is chaired by Chris Krebs, the first Director of the U.S. Cyber...

Neurotechnology, a provider of deep learning-based solutions and high-precision biometric identification technologies announced that the company returned to the top ranking in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Proprietary Fingerprint Template III (PFT III) evaluation. PFT III evaluation The PFT III evaluation presents fingerprint verification benchmarks using four different datasets of fingerprints, in almost all of which Neurotechnology's latest algorithm submission pr...

Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has appointed Jack Foss in the role of Account Manager for Converged Technology with an emphasis on IP Security. Jack Foss joins Mayflex from Eagle Eye Networks where he was the Southern Area Sales Manager, prior to that he worked in various sales and business development roles in technology companies.  Cloud-based technology Adam Herring, Director of Sales for Security at Mayflex commented, “We are delighted to welcome Jack to th...

With the ever-developing cyber threat landscape and increasingly demanding consumer expectations, balancing cybersecurity and customer experience needs can be very challenging for an organization.  Edgio, the platform of choice for speed, security, and simplicity at the edge, identifies two of the most common cyber threats that can be limited through edge computing and provide the best possible user experience.  Zero-day attacks Some of the most prominent threats today are zero-day...

Switzerland-based ALSO Group, one of Europe’s biggest technology providers, is expanding its operations in the UK, offering direct access to its ALSO Cloud Marketplace (ACMP) platform. ALSO Cloud platform The ALSO Cloud platform not only connects over 100 vendors including Microsoft, Adobe, Dropbox, and IBM with resellers.  It also automates the processes for renewing subscriptions, managing, upgrading, and invoicing licenses according to the changing needs of customers. As a resul...

The Ministry of Investment, Innovation and Social Development (MIISD) along with its Cyber Security Office was the primary sponsor of a flagship three-day cybersecurity event in the Cayman Islands from 22 to 24 March 2023, along with numerous other Cayman sponsors. Security Bsides Cayman Islands Conference The “Security Bsides Cayman Islands” conference consisted of hands-on workshops, technical and policy discussions, and keynote addresses from high profile cyber security experts...

Lumeo, a designer of computer vision solutions, announces a suite of advanced analytics that can help warehouses, distribution centers, logistics operations, and retailers comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and regulations. Lumeo’s unique building-block approach allows for quick development and deployment of advanced AI solutions at the edge or on the cloud that help to prevent accidents and their inherent costs. Bureau of Labor Statist...

Norgren will be showcasing its latest developments centered around sustainability and energy efficiency at SPS Italia, which takes place in Parma from 23rd- 25th May 2023.  Sustainable solutions As energy costs continue to escalate and the journey to decarbonizing industry gathers pace, Norgren’s stand will display several demonstration units to support customers in the industrial automation sector as they look to overcome these challenges. Located in Hall 3, stand E069, the demons...

Christian Cabirol took up his position as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of MOBOTIX AG on April 01, 2023. As announced on February 06, 2023, Christian Cabirol will be responsible for all R&D focus areas and technology partnerships as key elements of the solution-oriented strategy. "We must continue to focus on the values that have made us strong. Quality "Made in Germany" with the cameras carefully assembled by hand at our Langmeil site is a real advantage," emphasizes Christian Cabirol...

Wayne Alert System, Inc., a family-owned and run life-safety and security provider with UL/FM central station monitoring, announced that it has acquired Red Alert Alarm Systems of Topsfield, Mass.  The purchase further increases Wayne Alarms's share in the greater Boston area as the company continues to grow and expand.  Increased security access  "The combination of Red Alert Alarm Systems with our company increases our market share, adds to our geographic presence, and provid...

Chubb Fire & Security is pleased to announce that it has appointed four new Managing Directors (MDs) to strengthen its position as a global leader in the fire and security services industry.  Fulco de Vries Fulco de Vries joins as Managing Director for the Benelux region. He joined SK FireSafetyGroup in 2013, after working for Ajax Chubb Varel (before it was rebranded to Chubb) and parent company, UTC Fire & Security, for eigh...

Altronix, the recognized pioneer in power and data transmission products for the professional security industry, is showcasing the latest version of its LINQ™ Dashboard for remote power management at ISC West 2023 in booth #11073. This new dashboard supports virtually unlimited Altronix LINQ-enabled products throughout multiple sites, providing comprehensive remote power diagnostics. Remote management “This new version of our LINQ Dashboard simplifies deployment and enables remote...

Altronix, the recognized pioneer in power and data transmission products for the professional security industry, is showcasing the new OA2 Occupancy Alert System at ISC West 2023 in booth #11073. OA2 Occupancy Alert System A new addition to Altronix’s growing product portfolio, the OA2 provides notifications when unauthorized activity or loitering occurs in up to two protected areas. This stand-alone, simple-to-deploy system is designed to help facilities reduce risks and liabilities in...

A global survey conducted by Regula together with Sapio Research company from December 2022–January 2023 has revealed that the impact of identity fraud varies for organizations in the Financial Services industry, based on whether they belong to the Banking or FinTech sector. Specifically, every fourth bank reported experiencing over 100 identity fraud incidents in the past year (26% of organizations), which is lower (17%) for the FinTech sector.  Economic damage When asked to evalu...

Senstar, a provider of sensing and information management solutions for the protection of critical sites and infrastructure, is providing a glimpse into the near future for the Senstar Symphony Common Operating Platform at ISC West this week, in Las Vegas. The technical preview includes a new customisable workflow engine shown as a solution for logistics operators, an improved video pipeline subsystem, and a new mobile app for remote management. New workflow engine “Senstar is pleased t...