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Mitsubishi Electric focuses on heat potential of data centres at Data Centre World 2024

Mitsubishi Electric will again attend the Data Centre World Exhibition at the London ExCeL Centre from the 6th to the 7th of March 2024, to showcase its advanced range of data centre solutions. At the show, Mitsubishi Electric, a pioneer in IT cooling solutions, will introduce a new approach to the overheating challenge by looking at data centres as useful energy sources and exploring ways to apply otherwise wasted heat to other applications. Data centres in decarbonisation “Data centre...

Virtual Security Showcase opens free registration for the next VSS Tech Talk

Virtual Security Showcase, the professional security industry’s first online multi-vendor educational tradeshow experience established in 2020, has opened free registration for the next VSS Tech Talk. Best in Class Security and Safety for K-12 Schools, scheduled for February 21st from 2 to 3 PM EST. Attend this informative online event where a panel of physical security experts will discuss the latest technology trends to better protect K-12 schools with the latest security and safety sol...

Delta optimises mobile data centre for Eurofiber

Fast internet connectivity and stable networking are vital for a successful digital transformation. Eurofiber, the pioneering B2B technology specialist, runs a fibre network that is currently more than 70,500 kilometres long and growing by 50 kilometres every week. The company with over 600 employees is headquartered in the Netherlands and offers its customers ultra-modern infrastructure to drive forward digitalisation in business and society. Expansion of 5G networks Mobile amplifiers throug...

Texecom & Dynamic CCTV form UK distribution partnership

Pioneering UK-based manufacturer Texecom is pleased to announce a new agreement for Dynamic CCTV to distribute its range of innovative security products in the United Kingdom. Established in 1986, Texecom provides industry-pioneering intruder detection solutions for use in applications across the world including their suite of Digital Services designed to provide professional security installers and their end-user customers with platforms that deliver multiple security and business operation be...

Mayflex appoints Francesco Bellavia as Director of Sales for Security

Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has appointed Francesco Bellavia in the role of Director of Sales for Security. Francesco (or Frankie as he prefers to be called) brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in the distribution of security products having worked for several distributors in his career, more recently as the Divisional Director for Nimans in the South. Mayflex leadership team Frankie has a charismatic personality, has lots of good ideas and the drive a...

Axis products with AXIS OS 11 now support IEEE 802.1AE MACsec, significantly enhancing security in zero-trust networks

Axis Communications, a pioneer in network video, announces the support for the IEEE 802.1AE MACsec security standard in the latest release of the Axis operating system, AXIS OS 11.8, for more than 200 network devices, including cameras, intercoms, and audio speakers. The development enables such devices to automatically encrypt data at a foundational level to enhance zero-trust networking. Axis becomes the first manufacturer of physical security products to support Media Access Control Security...

IDEMIA reorganises to accelerate growth and customer-centricity

IDEMIA Group announces a comprehensive reorganisation of the company to pursue its mission to make the world safer for consumers and citizens. These changes have been in effect since January 2nd, 2024. Sustainable growth IDEMIA has consistently demonstrated its ability to perform in fast-evolving markets and pursue a strong sustainable growth trajectory, both in terms of sales and profitability. In 2023, IDEMIA’s revenue was nearly €2.9 billion, and an EBITDA of over €630 milli...

Verizon Business launches Field Management Tablet Plus powered by Jobber and Verizon

Verizon Business and Jobber, the pioneering provider of operations management software for home service businesses, announced Field Management Tablet Plus, an all-in-one solution designed to meet the needs of the millions of home service businesses within the United States. Small and midsize home service businesses can take advantage of this out-of-the-box bundled solution of preloaded Jobber software on a Verizon-connected tablet to streamline, automate and organise their daily business o...

Navigating physical security: Top trends should know about in 2024 by Videonetics

In the ever-evolving world of physical security, staying ahead means embracing the dynamic shifts and innovations that shape the industry's landscape. As they set the sights on 2024, a year set to redefine security standards, Videonetics stands as a pioneering force committed to deciphering the upcoming trends that will impact how they safeguard the cities, premises, people, assets, and invaluable resources. Key trends  Explore the following key trends to stay informed and enhance their...

Matrix Comsec marks successful participation at the 5th Rail Analysis Innovation and Excellence Summit

Matrix Comsec, a pioneer in Security and Telecom solutions, distinguished itself as a standout participant at the 5th Rail Analysis Innovation and Excellence Summit held in New Delhi. The event, hosted at Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi, on January 30, 2024, provided an invaluable platform for Matrix to showcase its extensive portfolio of advanced security products and bespoke solutions engineered for the dynamic landscape of the Indian Railways sector. Robust data protection Among the highligh...

ProdataKey announces full release of PDK.io 2.0

ProdataKey (PDK), the manufacturer of the cloud access control platform built for mobile, announced the full availability of its new software platform, PDK.io 2.0. Previewed at ISC East in November 2023 and available in beta to installation partners since December 2023, the software is ready for widespread use by PDK customers. Version 2.0 Most notably, version 2.0 expands scalability to offer full support of enterprise installations managed across multiple buildings and sites. With ver...

IDS appoints Dr Michael Berger to the management board

Dr Michael Berger was appointed Managing Director of IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH with effect from 1 January. Jürgen Hartmann, founder and shareholder of the industrial camera manufacturer, is stepping down from the management board after 27 years as the head of the company.  With the 42-year-old Berger joining the IDS management team, the generational change at the Obersulm-based image processing specialist has been successfully completed. In the future, Berger will be respon...

NMi Group acquires TrustCB to enhance cybersecurity measures

NMi Group, a global pioneer in mission-critical Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Calibration (TICC) services, proudly announces the transformative acquisition of TrustCB in the Cyber Security domain. This strategic move solidifies NMi Group as the premier provider of certification services for the evolving landscape of digitally integrated and smart devices. Reliability and integrity As a part of NMi Group, TrustCB is the exclusive commercial Certification Body for the globally recogni...

The new DICE awarded patent for its cybersecure automated network management tool that will revolutionise the security industry

The new DICE has been awarded U.S. Patent No. 1,863,534 for its groundbreaking Cybersecure Automated Network Management Tool. This game-changing technology automates, streamlines, and manages on-site devices, delivering unparalleled security and ease of use for the security industry. The patent was issued on January 2, 2024. The Cybersecure Automated Network Management Tool transforms network management and eliminates the complex, manual setup processes that plagued traditional systems. It auto...

WithSecure comments on Schneider Electric ransomware attack

Stephen Robinson, Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst at WithSecure, comments on the Schneider Electric ransomware attack, stating, “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,...

Regula urges awareness as identity theft soars to a record 3,205 data compromises

In a landscape saturated with staggering statistics, the need for innovative solutions to safeguard against the usage of stolen identities becomes more pronounced. The gravity of identity-related crimes is illustrated by the Identity Theft Resource Centre's annual report, disclosing a record 3,205 data compromises in 2023, marking a seismic 78% increase from the prior year. These breaches facilitated hackers in gaining unauthorised access to the personal information of millions of consume...

Paxton appoints Werner Geldenhuys as Country Sales Manager for South Africa

Paxton Inc., the international security technology manufacturer, has appointed Werner Geldenhuys as their new Country Sales Manager for South Africa.  With years of experience at Paxton and in the security industry, Werner will head the team to continue providing smart yet simple-to-use security systems in South Africa. Werner's comments Werner Geldenhuys said, “I joined Paxton in 2013 and have seen what we have achieved in South Africa over the past 10 years. It makes me excited t...

Gallagher Security’s commitment to data protection acknowledged with SOC2 type 2 recertification

Global security pioneer Gallagher has achieved System and Organisation Controls (SOC2 Type 2) recertification after a fresh audit of the cloud-hosted services of their award-winning integrated security solution-Command Centre. The recertification was achieved on December 21, 2023. The voluntary compliance standard for service organisations is maintained by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). It provides a framework to annually assess an organisation’s internal...

LiveAction’s packet capture and forensics now available on Cisco UCS

LiveAction, the pioneer in network intelligence, announced the certification of packet capture & analysis software on high-performance Cisco Unified Computing Systems (UCS) servers. Cisco UCS integrates computing, networking, and storage into a unified system, providing the essential foundation to drive the applications. Incorporating LiveAction’s packet capture and forensics capabilities enables customers to obtain superior performance and reliability on UCS chassis as well as faster...

AI security scale up Vanta reaches Centaur status in just five years

Vanta, the pioneering trust management platform, announced several growth, product and partner milestones showcasing the company’s continued acceleration as the platform of choice pioneering the next generation of Governance, Risk, and Compliance capabilities. Surpassing a number of growth metrics in FY ‘24 including $100M in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) and nearly doubling customers to 7,000 companies around the world, Vanta's performance has been further powered by the announcem...

First Response Group announces appointment of new group operations director

First Response Group (FRG), the nationwide security, risk, and property protection company, has boosted its senior leadership team with the appointment of Derek Neilson into the newly created role of Group Operations Director. Prior roles of Neilson Neilson, who holds a Politics and International Relations (MA Hons) degree, previously headed up the company’s Scottish division, Apardion for the past eight years, starting as head of operations and then as managing director when FRG acquire...

Arrow Electronics expands centre of excellence in Egypt for next-gen automotive capabilities

Arrow Electronics, Inc., a provider of technology solutions, and its engineering services company, eInfochips, have announced the expansion of its Automotive Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Egypt to assist customers in the development of next-gen automotive products. Arrow’s Automotive CoE addresses the opportunities and helps resolve the challenges associated with connected, autonomous and electrification technologies in the automotive industry. The complexities associated with adopting su...

Thibaut Galland appointed chief operating officer (COO) of the Vitaprotech Group in the UK

The Vitaprotech Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Thibaut Galland as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the United Kingdom, effective September 1, 2023. This appointment reflects the Group’s firm commitment to strengthening its international presence, with a particular focus on this strategic region, endowed with a promising market and close cultural and geographical links with France. Vitaprotech’s international strategy Thibaut Galland’s main mission will...

Hanwha Vision and A.I. Tech: Driving AI in video forward

The latest in our ongoing series introducing some of Hanwha Vision’s pioneering partners has us meet with Alessia Saggese, co-owner at A.I. Tech. Here, Alessia discusses how cutting-edge video analytics are significantly improving detection and reducing false alarms in video. Thanks for meeting with us Alessia, can you tell us about A.I. Tech? A.I. Tech is an Italian company founded in 2012 that has developed cutting-edge video analytics solutions based on best-in-class AI. We have over...

HID and Olea Kiosks empower people with secure and convenient self-service access

HID, the worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, and Olea Kiosks®, a visionary provider of self-service kiosk solutions, announced a new collaborative engagement that revolutionises the user experience when it comes to access control and user authentication across a range of applications. WHAT: Industries from healthcare, hospitality and retail to banking, government, transportation and beyond are primed to empower people with unsurpassed levels of security and user convenience w...

MSolutions to introduce quadview processor at ISE 2024

MSolutions, a pioneering supplier of AV test devices and collaboration solutions, will introduce a new quadview video processor at ISE 2024 to help customers scale and display four video sources on a single screen. The new MS-41Q device can accept four HDMI sources and upscale any input resolution to 4K@60 4:4:4 with up to 18 Gbps bandwidth, providing exceptional visual quality for monitoring purposes for live production, security and other applications. MSolutions will demonstrate the unit pro...

Hikvision new Stealth Edition finishes elevate 2024 camera lineup

Hikvision, a world-pioneering manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, expands its camera lineup with the addition of new Stealth Edition Cameras featuring black housings. The new cameras combine high aesthetics with an assortment of innovative features like 24/7 full colour with ColorVu and AI human and vehicle detection with AcuSense. Author's quote "Hikvision is pleased to unveil new Stealth Editi...

Leverage the benefits of audio with Zenitel’s unified healthcare solutions

Zenitel, the renowned provider of critical communication solutions, proudly launches unified critical communication solutions for healthcare customers. Hospitals and healthcare facilities must manage stressful situations from a high number of emergency services, staff, patients, and visitors. In addition, staff shortage and burnout have put immense strain on hospital operations. Zenitel’s healthcare solutions Ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors is a key prior...

MOBOTIX strengthens sales in Indonesia / Asia

With a contractual agreement for four million US dollars with the Indonesian company PT. Blu Teknologi Nusantara, a distribution company for high-quality CCTV and IT solutions, MOBOTIX is strengthening its sales in the Asian market. With this contract, PT. Blu Teknologi Nusantara is the first certified MOBOTIX Diamond Partner in the APAC region. "Based on this cooperation, we see significant growth in the region. Both parties expect long-term, continuous growth from the cooperation," says Philli...

Six Degrees achieves Fortinet’s SD-WAN partner specialisation

Secure, integrated cloud services provider, Six Degrees, announced that it has achieved SD-WAN Specialisation as part of the Fortinet Engage Partner Program. Through the Secure SD-WAN Specialisation, Six Degrees’ sales and technical teams have expanded their knowledge in SD-WAN deployment scenarios using Fortinet’s Secure SD-WAN solution. As such, Six Degrees is able to help customers conceptualise, enhance, and troubleshoot their SD-WAN deployments. SD-WAN solution In a fast-movi...