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Veridas drives biometric inclusivity mission by joining OIX community

Veridas, a pioneering provider of AI-driven identity verification solutions, is pleased to announce it has joined Open Identity Exchange (OIX), a community driving positive and inclusive developments for trusted digital identities.  Veridas Digital Identity Verification and Biometrics Authentication solutions provide both facial and voice verification and authentication, utilising the natural, inclusive features of all users. Biometrics providers Serving organisations across 25 coun...

Konica Minolta acquires Force Security Solutions

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Force Security Solutions (Force), a pioneering managed security services provider and systems integrator. Founded in 2003, Force provides state-of-the-art security products and services, including risk assessments, the design and implementation of intrusion detection, access control and IP video surveillance technology. Smart security solutions With an increasingly critical need for more effective physica...

Hiatt Hardware experts reveal top tips on securing the property against theft

It is important to have good security locks on the access points in the home, particularly front and back doors and garden gates. Low-quality and poorly secure locks can make the lives of thieves far easier than they should be. Nipun Agrawal, Director at Hiatt Hardware, advises: “Door locks like nightlatch locks and mortice deadlocks are two traditional styles that offer great protection for your external doors. Making sure that door locks are properly installed is als...

Security alerts MSPs: Combat cyber risks in 2023

MSPs are the unsung heroes in the dynamic world of IT management, keeping the digital gears turning smoothly for clients. But as every superhero knows, staying vigilant of potential threats is the secret to victory. Security alerts are an MSP’s reliable sidekick in the quest to stay one step ahead of malicious actors. Think of them as the personal signal flare, ensuring they’re always in the loop when IT hiccups arise. Security alerting system The 2023 Global Risks Report by the W...

Anviz Global successfully hosts partner conference and new product launch roadshow in Buenos Aires

Over 50 loyal Anviz partners gathered to witness Anviz Global's partner conference and new product launch Roadshow. The attendees expressed their enthusiasm for Anviz's rapid business trajectory and lauded the newly introduced products and technologies. Products and market strategy With the economic recovery and rapid technological advancements, now is the optimal time to introduce new products. Anviz believes that the current Argentina market environment is particularly favourable for...

Sun Surveillance to showcase solar-powered wireless camera systems at GSX 2023

Sun Surveillance is a company specialising in the manufacturing of custom solar-powered wireless security camera systems. These systems are designed to provide consistent operation 24/7/365, even in remote locations or areas off the power grid. The company's innovative solar security solution offerings include solar-powered wireless camera systems, mobile solar-powered wireless camera systems, along with perimeter protection solutions in various sectors such as solar, oil/gas, and substations....

Dallmeier expert panel at the eps ARENA SUMMIT 2023

Dallmeier, a pioneering manufacturer of video technology “Made in Germany” for arenas and stadiums, will once again be represented at the eps ARENA SUMMIT (13th and 14th of September in Frankfurt). At the Dallmeier stand and the Dallmeier Expert Panel (13th of September, 14:00-14:45), decision-makers and those responsible for security can find out how patented video technology can help to reduce fines and make stadiums “smart”. German football clubs The Clubs can decr...

Barrier1 showcases perimeter protection vehicle security gates at inaugural Fence Show and Security Expo 2023

Barrier1 Systems, the industry pioneer in perimeter-hardening physical security barriers, is showcasing its portfolio of top-rated vehicle security gates and barriers at the inaugural Fence Show and Security Expo in booth #1127, August 23-25, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.  The company's team of security barrier experts are attending the premier conference to engage traditional fence resellers on the multitude of new and emerging business opportunities for perimeter-hardening, vehicle ba...

Flexxon's CEO Camellia Chan comments on the Energy One cyberattack

Camellia Chan, CEO and co-founder of Flexxon: “The Energy One cyber-attack demonstrates the increasing risk threat actors pose to critical national infrastructure (CNI). CNI, such as oil and gas, is a prime target for cybercriminals – systems are underpinned by a myriad of complex devices, meaning the consequences if these are infiltrated can be devastating and put real people at risk. For example, SSE supplies gas and electricity to seven million homes and is an Energy One cust...

Malwarebytes announces EDR Extra Strength, setting the new standard for endpoint protection

Malwarebytes, a pioneer in real-time cyber protection, is revolutionising endpoint protection for IT-constrained businesses with EDR Extra Strength, a new solution that combines the company's deep historical threat intelligence knowledge with endpoint detection and response (EDR) and AI-driven tools for attack surface reduction and accelerated response. Even with standard endpoint security deployments, successful attacks are rampant—83% of organisations have had more than one data br...

Occupop launches ChatGPT Recruitment Prompt Library

Occupop, a user-friendly recruitment software tailored for SMBs, has introduced an innovative AI prompt library, known as the ‘ChatGPT Prompt Library for Recruitment’. The resource is specifically designed to aid talent acquisition professionals in uncovering, evaluating, and generating effective prompts tailored to various recruitment and HR activities. Streamlined approach With a robust collection of more than 100 prompts curated from a diverse group of recruiters and hiring man...

Genetec opens new office and state-of-the-art experience centre in Washington, DC

Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions announced the opening of a new office and state-of-the-art experience centre in Washington, DC. Genetec solutions Named DCXC, the experience centre showcases innovative solutions from Genetec and its large ecosystem of industry-pioneering technology partners. The on-site technology centre operates as a fully functioning Security Operation Centre (SOC), providing an...

Arrow Electronics empowers startups with design engineering and supply chain capabilities

Global technology-solutions provider Arrow Electronics, Inc. hosted its annual ‘Arrow Technology Showcase’ event in Shenzhen, China. With the theme of ‘Guiding Technovators to a Better Tomorrow’, the event brought together hundreds of technology companies, manufacturers, solution providers, and tech startups across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) in southern China. The event showcased over 100 components, systems, applications, and solutions, focuse...

Matrix Comsec successfully wrapped up yet another partner connect event in Riyadh, on August 22nd, 2023

Matrix, a well-known entity in the telecom and security sectors, boasts a history of three decades. It serves businesses of varying scales, delivering comprehensive solutions spanning telecom, video surveillance, access control, and time attendance, effectively meeting their communication and security needs. Matrix's global network Matrix places customer-oriented, technology-infused solutions as its central focus, providing top-tier products researched, designed, and crafted within India. Its...

Versa delivers new AI-assisted enhancements across SASE, SD-WAN, SSE, ZTEA, and SD-LAN products

Versa Networks, the global pioneer in AI/ML powered Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) announced a set of enhancements to VersaAITM that includes new embedded generative AI capabilities to identify malicious behaviours in real-time, secure generative AI tools, and enhance network and security operational excellence. These capabilities are powered by a shared set of fine-tuned AI/ML engines natively integrated into the Versa Unified SASE platform and used across its product portfolio.&nbs...

SentrySafe introduces first-ever solution leveraging “Master Lock Security, Built In” technology with next generation fire safe

For the first time, SentrySafe, the global pioneer in fire storage and security solutions, has teamed up with Master Lock, the enduring name in padlocks, to launch the new Next Generation Fire Safe. Available to purchase, the Next Generation Fire Safe is a first-of-its-kind product from the brand featuring all-new exclusive “Master Lock Security, Built-In” technology that empowers consumers to be ready for the unexpected. With unparalleled fireproof and waterproof storage for docume...

Cellhire empowers its global IoT connectivity offering with OV’s cost-effective, permanent roaming solution

Cellhire, a specialist in mobile communications, M2M/IoT services and data connectivity, announces a strategic partnership with OV, a provider of resilient and robust IoT connectivity. The partnership eliminates excessive charges for roaming IoT devices by giving Cellhire’s clients and channel partners access to more than 600 direct roaming agreements globally, in a permanent roaming solution. “As the demand for IoT devices continues to rise, businesses are increasingly deploying Io...

OnSolve deepens commitment to innovation with new technology office in India

OnSolve®, a pioneering critical event management provider that enables organisations to mitigate physical threats and remain agile when a crisis strikes, announced the opening of a new technology office in Bengaluru, India.  The news marks an important milestone in the company’s growth and innovation strategy, reinforcing its commitment to advancing OnSolve’s AI-powered platform. The Bengaluru office creates more than 100 engineering jobs across core product operations team...

TDSi announces appearance at the ASIAL Security Exhibition & Conference 2023

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer - TDSi announces its forthcoming appearance at the ASIAL (Australian Security Industry Association Ltd) Security Exhibition & Conference 2023, which takes place at the ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour, from 30th August to 1st September 2023. TDSI will be joining its Australian distribution partner Comvision PTY on stand N28 to showcase its GARDiS and GARDiSVU ranges.  GARDiS and GARDiSVU ranges John Davies, Managing Director of TDSi comm...

New KitLock by Codelocks delivers simple, short-term access control for public storage facilities

Codelocks has introduced public functionality to its KL10 KitLock by Codelocks. The mechanical lock now provides multiple users with keyless access to shared storage at public facilities like gyms, leisure centres, spas, retail stores, offices, and shared workspaces. KL10 public function The KL10, a durable and compact mechanical lock, is designed for easy use and is accessible via a four-digit code. Originally released with Private Function, the new KL10 Public Function now allows multiple oc...

Camden Door Controls welcomes Lanier Rep Group (LRG)

Camden Door Controls is pleased to welcome Lanier Rep Group (LRG) as its newest manufacturer’s rep firm. LRG will broaden Camden’s presence in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, and North and South Dakota. “We are very proud to add Camden Door Controls to our line card of vendors,” says John Swinford, LRG CEO, adding “They’re an industry-pioneering manufacturer of door activation and locking devices and bring a...

Quantum announces partnership with Tiger Surveillance to address growing need for long-term retention of video surveillance data

Quantum Corporation, a globally renowned provider of solutions for video and unstructured data, announced a partnership with Tiger Surveillance, a pioneering provider of video surveillance data management and protection solutions, to deliver end-to-end solutions for long-term retention and archiving of video surveillance data.  Quantum's Smart NVR, VS-HCI, and USP solutions that capture and store video surveillance data are now certified with Surveillance Bridge software by Tiger Surveilla...

Intego Warranty, Inc. partners with Lanier Rep Group to offer alarm protect security equipment protection plans

Intego Warranty, Inc., dba Alarm Protect™, is pleased to welcome Lanier Rep Group (LRG) as its newest and exclusive manufacturer’s rep firm offering the Alarm Protect™ Security Equipment Protection Plans to the industry. LRG will broaden Intego’s presence nationally with the LRG footprint in TX, LA, OK, AR, MS, CO, NM, MO, IA, NE, KS, MN, WI, IL, North, and South Dakota, and through its nationwide rep alliances. Equipment protection plan “Intego Warranty is...

Matrix witnessed enthusiastic participation at the Partner Connect event in Kolkata

Matrix, a well-known enterprise in the global Telecom and Security sectors, stands on a three-decade history. It serves businesses of varying scales, delivering comprehensive options encompassing Telecom, Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Time-Attendance, addressing their diverse communication and security needs.  Customer satisfaction Matrix's primary focus revolves around delivering technology-enriched solutions that prioritise customer satisfaction as the foremost objective. Th...

Vector Flow unveils full suite of aviation identity management automation solutions

Vector Flow, the digital transformation pioneer offering the next-generation AI-enabled physical security automation platform, is proud to announce the release of its suite of Aviation Identity Management solutions designed to enhance security and operational efficiency for airlines and airports. AI and ML-enabled platform The company’s AI and machine learning-enabled platform enables operators and their workers to collaborate to continuously ensure compliance and security. Each actor k...

Matrix unveils its advanced ANANT Unified Communication Software solution

Traditional hardware-based PBXs are slowly getting replaced by open server-based telephony systems. This is largely because hardware-based PBXs create hardware dependency, require manual upgrading, and incur heavy wiring costs. Matrix has designed an enterprise-grade highly capable, durable, scalable, and efficient Unified Communication Software solution - ANANT. Matrix VARTA The hardware-independent platform provides customers with a choice to select a reliable server as per their requiremen...

Southampton FC renews partnership with Acronis

Southampton FC officially announced its renewed partnership with Acronis and Tailor Made Technologies (TMT). Under the agreement, TMT will be providing the team with a full suite of Acronis cyber protection solutions to protect the team's data assets and optimise data workflow, facilitating the team to perform at its best both on and off the pitch. Acronis Cyber Protect Southampton Football Club is a professional football club that plays in the EFL Championship, the second tier of English foot...

ZeroEyes launches channel partner programme

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 the formation of its Channel Partner Programme (CPP), aimed at expanding the national presence of its AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness platform. It will be led by VP of Partnerships Claude Haskins, along with Director of Partnerships Chad Spiller, and newly appointed VP of Channel Partnerships Darren Crawfor...

Swann Security appoints Alex Talevski as global CEO

Swann, a pioneer in consumer security solutions for over 35 years, announces the appointment of Alex Talevski as its new CEO. This transition underscores the company's commitment to expertise and innovation. After a nine-year tenure at Swann where he most recently served as the CTO, Talevski will play an integral role as CEO in pioneering the team to drive innovation both locally and globally. His strong industry portfolio spans several senior roles at Swann, BlueAnt Wireless, and Azure Healthc...

Xtract One expands leadership team with key hires to support strategic growth & physical security initiatives

Xtract One Technologies, a technology-driven threat detection and security solution that prioritises the patron access experience by leveraging AI, announced the appointment of two new hires, Joshua Douglas and Christopher Feusner, as the company’s new Senior Vice President (SVP) of Product & Engineering and Vice President (VP) of Sales, respectively. Joshua Douglas' experience Joshua is a recognised expert in the fields of behavioural analytics, cybersecurity, and physical secu...