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Ajax Systems, the Ukrainian developer and manufacturer of professional security systems, has announced the opening of its first plant abroad — in Istanbul, Turkey. The new 8300 square-meters plant will produce the entire lineup of Ajax devices, duplicating the current production in Ukraine. Ajax Systems has already started to form a local manufacturing team in Istanbul. New plant in Istanbul At the first stage, it is planned to hire at least 400 people. The new Istanbul plant is expecte...

Once a trend, sustainability is now becoming a critical factor for the success of manufacturers. EVVA recognized this very early on and is well on its way, as it has demonstrated, for example, by winning the TRIGOS 2021 and other sustainability awards. Membership of the Sustainability Circle is another step on this path. The network of companies, Sustainability Circle supports EVVA to implement more sustainable business practices. The networking brings fresh expertise through numerous keynote s...

Credit unions and banks have long used cutting-edge technology as part of their physical security efforts. However, with crimes becoming more and more sophisticated, the technologies used to defend against them in the banking industry must follow suit.  The question is, how exactly can current financial institutions ramp up their bank security to rise to the challenge of combating the advanced strategies of bad actors? The answer can be summed up in one word: biometrics. Biometrics B...

Veracode, a globally renowned provider of Application Security Testing (AST) solutions, has announced its Continuous Software Security Platform, which seamlessly embeds application security into the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). The platform streamlines workflows by bringing together development and security teams, in order to provide a broad understanding of risk, remediation guidance, and progress at every stage of the development process. Leveraging multiple methods to assess softw...

Elatec Inc. and KioWare Kiosk System Software (KioWare) have announced that they are entering an OEM partnership, with the aim of developing products and solutions that are easily paired together. KioWare has added the Elatec TWN4 family of RFID card and NFC and BLE mobile credential readers to its list of supported devices, which make it easy for kiosk deployers to add RFID functionality. Elatec – KioWare collaboration Devices, such as the TWN4 Slim and TWN4 MultiTech 2 BLE offer an ex...

Aqua Security, the globally renowned pure-play cloud native security provider, has announced that it has joined the Docker Extensions program, to allow developers to easily check their resources and dependencies for vulnerabilities. Docker Extensions demonstrates Docker Inc.’s commitment to improving the developer experience, by bringing the tools that developers use the most, to an environment where they can more easily focus on innovation, and less time on everything else. Aqua –...

Interface Systems (Interface Security Systems LLC), a globally renowned provider of business security, managed networking, and business intelligence solutions, announced that Brent Duncan, the company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) and President, has been appointed to the position of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Brent Duncan succeeds the company’s Founder, Michael Shaw, who will take on the role of Executive Chairman, where he will focus on a range of strategic initiatives in...

As it continues to grow and make inroads into new markets, relentlessly innovative security sector specialist - Safer Security Group is further strengthening its business acquisition expertise, with the appointment of a highly experienced marketing professional. The Paisley-based tech disruptor, Safer Security Group has acquired the services of Kevin Moreland, as its new Head of Marketing, as the company pursues its strategy of building on its successful Scottish business, with a drive into the...

Allied Universal, the globally renowned security and facility services company, has announced the appointment of Dan Marston as the Regional Vice President of Allied Universal Technology Services Canada, further solidifying the company’s place in the market, as a top technology security services partner. Allied Universal acquired G4S in 2021, thereby creating the leader in global security services. Prior to joining Allied Universal, Dan Marston served as Regional Sales Director at Telus,...

SALTO Systems will showcase its comprehensive product range at IFSEC International, which returns in-person to ExCeL London on 17-19 May for the biggest gathering of international security professionals in 2022. This is the first opportunity, in over 3 years, to network and do business with the entire security buying chain face-to-face: manufacturers, installers & integrators, distributors, consultants, and end-users. Join to explore SALTO's latest smart access technologies, including the l...

Pindrop, a pioneer in voice technology announced a new partnership with Google Cloud that will enable it to build and offer new authentication solutions to enhance call center experiences for customers on Google Cloud’s platform. Pindrop will also make its suite of fraud detection and voice security solutions available on Google Cloud Marketplace, as it is now part of the Google Cloud Partner Advantage Program as an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) partner. Voice authentication and secu...

Patriot One Technologies has announced it will exhibit as a Diamond Sponsor at the FANCENTRIC International Conference & Expo 2022, which is taking place at Caesars Palace, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, from May 24 to May 26, 2022. The show is being hosted by the Innovation Institute for Fan Experience (IIFX) and will include companies and speakers from across the sports and entertainment industry. Patriot One will be displaying at Booth #107 and will also demo its SmartGateway patron screenin...

Kingdom Group has announced that Jaimie Potts has just been appointed the Sales and Commercial Director of the company. It’s the latest in a number of senior appointments for the facilities management and people services provider, as the company embarks upon its next phase of growth. Jaimie Potts brings with him to the Kingdom Group, over 25 years of experience in business development and commercial and strategic account direction, having worked for several major international companies,...

Illumio, Inc., the Zero Trust Segmentation company, has announced an expanded relationship with IBM Security and a new integration between the companies’ technologies for advanced end-to-end threat detection and response. The integration combines IBM Security’s QRadar XDR with Segmentation from Illumio, to provide pre-attack protections for accelerated detection and automated containment and remediation capabilities, in order to help defend against the impacts of aggressive cyber-at...

RealNetworks, Inc. is proud to announce that its recently introduced SAFR SCAN™ facial recognition reader is the recipient of the 2022 Platinum Govies Award for Access Control – Biometrics. The prestigious award was announced by Security Today on April 26, 2022, honoring SAFR SCAN as being an outstanding product for government security applications. Evaluation criteria SAFR SCAN was selected for the 2022 Platinum Govies Award for Access Control – Biometrics by an independent...

The importance of having a strong password has never been more paramount, with hackers able to break a weak password in a matter of moments and if that password is used for a variety of accounts, then a criminal can access personal data, bank details, social media accounts and myriad other systems which can lead to identity theft, financial loss or fraud. Data leaking Using the same password for numerous accounts can be problematic if an account is compromised or a data leak results in accou...

In a dedicated exhibition space, Leonardo and its experts present technological solutions for the security of digital ecosystems and the resilience of strategic assets in Italy and worldwide. The event will be opened by Franco Gabrielli, the Undersecretary of State to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers and Alessandro Profumo, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Leonardo. Cybertech Europe 2022 Cybertech Europe 2022, Europe’s largest event dedicated to cyber security, will be hel...

Built to detect a wide range of mass casualty weapons, this system passes the Federal Standard for accuracy and is 10x faster than legacy metal detectors. The system uses multiple sensors to both detect a threat, as well as identify and then ignore harmless personal items, so that people can walk through without removing phones, watches, belts, batteries, and other personal items. The sensors include magnetometer, induction, lidar, thermal, visual camera, and machine learning technologies. Con...

Access and identity control SaaS- and hardware start-up Nine Engineering is raising €1.1 million in funds to increase access security, site safety and privacy compliancy. Already, 10% of data breaches are caused by physical security compromise, according to IBM’s 2020 Cost of a Data Breach Report. Founders of Nine Engineering, Roy Jeunen and Frederik Keysers said, “Our products are the interface between the cyber world and the real world, a door that is far too often left open...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) will launch a major research report into the video surveillance market in the United Kingdom at IFSEC International 2022 at London’s ExCeL Centre on May 18, 2022. The report, titled ‘The Bigger Picture’ is an extensive update to the BSIA's research report of 2013, ‘The Picture is Not Clear’, which has been quoted by the trade and mainstream media worldwide, the quality of which has never been surpassed in the interve...

Abloy UK is transforming access control options and making it easier than ever before for organizations to adapt and update their systems to digital, wireless, and mobile solutions.  The comprehensive range of innovative digital access solutions from Abloy will be showcased on stand IF4435 at IFSEC International 2022 on 17- 19 May 2022 at ExCeL London. Digital access solutions The wide range of digital, electromechanical, and mechanical products in Abloy’s portfolio can be combined...

Vision-Box’s Orchestra™ Digital Identity Management Platform has achieved a renewal of its Privacy by Design certification, after an assessment by MSECB – the certification body specialized in the certification of management systems. The internationally recognized standard was once again granted to Vision-Box following a detailed assessment report submitted as a result of KPMG audit. Privacy by Design is a framework based on proactively embedding privacy into the design and op...

Alcatraz AI, a pioneer in physical security AI technologies was one of six companies selected to join the Endeavor network at the 25th Virtual International Selection Panel (vISP). Endeavor is the global community of high-impact entrepreneurs, working to create a multiplier effect by inspiring high-growth entrepreneurs to dream bigger, supporting and investing in them to scale faster, and providing a platform to pay it forward. The Virtual International Selection Panel is the culmination of a r...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce the first members of its Utilities Advisory Board Steering Committee. SIA created the Utilities Advisory Board to offer insight and education to security practitioners, members of the security industry and other stakeholders about emerging security trends, regulatory compliance issues, and recommended practices for protecting utility infrastructure. Steering committee members The steering committee members, listed below, represent...

The globally renowned biometrics company, Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints) and Mswipe, one of India’s major end-to-end digital enablers for SMEs, will collaborate and bring biometric debit and credit cards to India, targeting 940 million active payment card customers. Fingerprints’ proven biometric technology, along with Mswipe, who is India’s largest independent mobile POS merchant acquirer and network provider, will target around 100,000 existing customers. The collaborat...

Electronic access control (EAC) systems have become widespread, thanks to benefits like the security they provide to medium-to-high traffic buildings and their flexibility in access provision. Their advantages are familiar - more efficient management of user access, granting and revoking permissions anytime, real-time door status information, removing the security threat posed by lost mechanical keys, and many more. Wireless access control solutions The first widely deployed access systems we...

Recently, the workplace platform Envoy surveyed 800 company leaders who shared the changes they are employing to encourage employees to return to the office. According to Envoy, “After two years of largely remote work, the workplace is back front and center. Folks are getting tired of their makeshift home offices and workplaces around the world are slowly but surely starting to get busy again.” Incentives in a hybrid working model  “However, not every company is ba...

Isorg, a pioneer in Organic PhotoDetectors (OPDs) and large-area image sensors, has announced the appointment of Dieter May as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), in order to transform the company from an SME into a major corporation. Dieter May takes over from Isorg’s Founder Jean-Yves Gomez, who has successfully led the company’s technological and industrial development, since its creation in 2010. Mr. Gomez will now devote his time to driving future generations of technology,...

SureView Systems, the globally renowned open response platform provider for security operations teams and ShotSpotter, a global company in precision policing technology solutions that enable law enforcement to more effectively respond to, investigate and deter crime, have announced the integration of their intelligence-based flagship technologies. The integration of ShotSpotter’s gunshot detection system with SureView’s Next-Generation PSIM, (Physical Security Information Management...

Fime and National Instruments (NI) have confirmed an exclusive, long-term contactless testing collaboration. The companies will combine their core expertise to offer the best possible contactless test bench solutions to the industry. NI continues to deliver its unique engineering and hardware manufacturing capabilities. Fime’s testing experts will develop new test suites and software features. Fime will also leverage its global presence to exclusively distribute the solutions. Smart mobi...