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The Electronic Security Association, ESA is pleased to announce Kevin Stone, COO and Executive Vice President of Doyle Security Systems in Rochester, New York, as the Association’s Chairman-Elect for 2023-2024. As the association’s current Chairman, John Loud, finishes his term. Kevin will serve as Chairman-Elect from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.  Drive for excellence “The future of a thriving ESA depends on a pioneer who can help drive excellence and embrace ou...

Nice, a pioneer in Home and Building Management solutions, announced pivotal changes within its North American entity to further boost growth and innovation. Nice North America begins its next phase of evolution by establishing a new board to provide strategic oversight of regional operations, a move indicating a sustained commitment to increasing shareholder value, improving corporate governance, and driving strategic growth. The board will lead four specialised committees, each focused on acc...

As a pioneering security technology provider, Hanwha Vision partners with innovative vendors to deliver intelligent video solutions. One such vendor is a2 Technology, which focuses on smart city solutions that create safer and more prosperous spaces for citizens to live, work, and play.  Here, Murat Mutlu, Management Partner at a2 Technology, shares more about the work Hanwha Vision and a2 Technology are doing together. Can you tell us about a2 Technology and the vision behind it? a2 Te...

Mayflex, the distributor of converged IP solutions, is now distributing Secure Logiq, the experts in specialised servers for the IP surveillance market. Secure Logiq workstations and servers are built from the ground up to provide the fastest performance with up to 4000 Mbps, the biggest storage of over 1 petabyte in a single 4U server, the most resilience with up to RAID60 and the best value and specifically designed for the complexities of IP video surveillance. Secure Logiq products ...

More businesses are seeking out IT professionals skilled in Identity and Access Management (IAM), according to analysis of ITJobsWatch data, carried out by Thales. IAM spending Demand for IAM skills has grown by 129% over the last two years, making it one of the fastest-growing IT specialisms. The data also reveals that IAM consultants can expect to earn an average of £75,000. These findings coincide with research from Thales’ 2023 Data Threat Report which found that 51% of UK org...

For over three decades, Matrix has earned acclaim as a pioneering player in the global telecom and security sectors. Its comprehensive range of products for telecom, video surveillance, access control, and time attendance serves organisations of all sizes with complete communication and security solutions. Driven by its customer-centric approach, Matrix develops top-of-the-line technology solutions using in-house research, design, and development, with nearly 40% of its employees dedicated to R...

RAH Infotech, India’s renowned value-added distributor and solutions provider of technology products and digital transformation solutions and services, announced their association with Videonetics, a market provider of ingenious solutions with the world's first AI- & DL-powered unified video management platform. RAH Infotech understands the need to tap into distinctive technologies and solutions based on market needs. With this understanding of the demand for technologies that help wi...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer - TDSi announces a price reduction on a selection of its best-selling GARDiS access control units and readers. Driven by recent improvements in TDSi’s supply chain, the price reductions are designed to help and support installers and end users in a challenging economic climate. TDSi's Price List for 2023 John Davies, Managing Director at TDSi commented, “When we launched our Price List for 2023 at the tail end of last year, it re...

Matrix, a prominent player in the security and telecom industry, left a lasting impression at the highly anticipated Semicon India 2023 event, hosted in Gandhinagar. Matrix, as a manufacturer of electronic devices with semiconductors as their major components, saw the Semicon India 2023 event as the perfect opportunity to showcase its cutting-edge security and telecom solutions. The event provided a unique platform for industry providers, researchers, and enthusiasts to collaborate, exchange id...

Capstone Partners, a middle market investment banking firm, released its July 2023 Security Solutions Sector Update, reporting that a robust spate of private equity-led add-on acquisitions, driven by consolidation among systems integrators, has buoyed merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the Security Solutions sector through year-to-date (YTD) 2023. Technology innovations Deal volume in the sector has moderated year-over-year (YOY), however, technology innovations have created new reve...

Sumsub, a full-cycle verification platform, is pleased to announce its collaboration with HoppyGo, a P2P carsharing company founded by Škoda, offering its clients a quick and easy way to rent a car through their mobile app. By 2025, 43% of European drivers do not plan to own their own vehicle. It is also estimated that 7.5 million cars will be shared in Europe by 2035. Clearly, demand for affordable and flexible mobility will continue to grow, and the data suggests that convenient, affor...

As part of its Pan-European expansion plan, Integrity360 has acquired major European PCI QSA (Payment Card Industry Qualified Security Assessor) and cyber security services company Advantio. Pan-European expansion The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition will enable Integrity360 to expand further into continental Europe and provides an additional cyber services practice focused on PCI compliance complementing Integrity360’s existing service practices which includ...

Tek Experts, a global provider of technical talent solutions, has recently announced plans to open a new Security Operations Centre (SOC) under its cybersecurity business, Cytek in Victoria Island, Lagos. AI-enabled Sentinel platform Backed by Microsoft’s industry-pioneering, AI-enabled Sentinel platform, the SOC will deliver a full suite of cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions, providing round-the-clock protection for government entities and businesses with operations in Nigeria and Wes...

Richard Suls, Security & Risk Management Consultant, WithSecure, “As a security researcher focused on cybersecurity and the protection of sensitive data, I believe that the SEC's decision to require publicly traded companies to disclose cyber attacks within 4 days of identifying a "material" impact on their finances is a significant step in the right direction. This rule change represents a major shift in how cyber breaches are handled and disclosed, and it has several potential benefi...

The Columbus, Ohio branch of Allied Universal®, the world’s renowned global security and facility services firm, has launched its first Project THERE volunteer event. Employees assisted the Near Northside Emergency Material Assistance Program (NNEMAP) food pantry at its first ‘A Taste of German Village and the Brewery District’ function on July 14, 2023. “This was a great opportunity for Allied Universal professionals to have a direct impact on the well-being of thei...

Menlo Security, Inc., a pioneer in browser security announced HEAT Shield™ and HEAT Visibility™, the industry’s first suite of threat prevention capabilities designed to detect and block highly evasive threats targeting users via the web browser. HEAT Shield™ Menlo Security HEAT Shield™ detects and blocks phishing attacks before they can infiltrate the enterprise network. It uses novel, AI-based techniques including computer vision combined with URL risk scoring...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is pleased to announce the launch of its Emergency Key Grab (EKG) Kit, a lifesaving solution designed for use in K-12 schools. The new EKG Kit centres around Morse Watchmans’ proprietary electronic key control system and includes additional materials and support required to provide first responders with fast, secure access to keys in the event of a school lockdown or emergency.  A lifesaving solution...

Fire safety and security specialist Amthal is excited to mark a new chapter in the company’s evolution with a refreshed brand identity and vision for future growth in the industry. The rebranding initiative represents a strategic move to align the company's visual identity with its growth targets, core values, commercial expertise, and commitment to excellence in the fire and security industry. Brand transformation Amthal has undergone a comprehensive brand transformation, including a r...

Award-winning global security pioneer, Gallagher Security, continues to expand operations with the appointment of Jake Franklin as Technical Business Development Manager for the Mid-Atlantic region.   Jake Franklin's work experience  With nearly 14 years of industry experience under his belt, Jake brings a deep familiarity with the Mid-Atlantic having previously served as Regional Sales Manager for Suprema Inc. “I’ve met with a lot of security professionals in the r...

Verkada, a pioneer in enterprise building security and management, announced Elizabeth Davies has joined as Chief Privacy Officer. Davies will oversee Verkada's privacy and government affairs programs as the company continues to expand its product offerings and operations globally. Davies has deep experience leading security, privacy and data protection efforts at global organisations. Davies was most recently at Splunk, where she served as its Global Head of Data Protection and its D...

Six Degrees has appointed Chris Jackson to the role of Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO). Chris joins us from online education provider Insendi, where his role as Chief Product and Technology Officer focused on their mission to create compelling digital learning experiences for students globally. Chris has previously worked in senior leadership roles with several pedigree brands, including Thomas International, Pearson, and Rackspace. Author's quote Chris Jackson, CPTO, Six Degrees,...

Chain Bridge Honey Farm, a renowned honey production and visitor attraction, has upgraded its fire safety systems with the installation of Comelit-PAC’s LogiFire solution with cloud capability. Located in the picturesque countryside of Horncliffe, The Chain Bridge Honey Farm is a flourishing family business, started by beekeeping advisor William Selby Robson in 1948. The farm presents three honey houses and a visitor centre, together with over 2,000 hives. Comelit-PAC’s LogiFire s...

Data breaches currently cost UK organisations an average of £3.4 million, but AI can be used to significantly reduce, according to a new IBM Security Report. This comes as IBM’s annual Cost of a Data Breach Report, which analysed real-world data breaches from 553 global organisations between March 2022-March 2023, showed a decrease in the total average of a data breach in the UK from £3.8m in 2022 to £3.4m in 2023. Businesses impacted by data breach Tech businesses and...

Detection Technology, a pioneer in X-ray detector solutions, is moving to a new production and office site in Oulu, to expand its EU Origin product offering and to enhance customer experience. The site, located on the Technopolis Linnanmaa campus, is designed and built for demanding electronics manufacturing. It will be renovated to meet the company's specific needs. Both the move and start of production in the new site will take place in early 2024. Expanded production capability With this i...

Sophos, a global pioneer in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, released a new sectoral survey report, “The State of Ransomware in Education 2023,” which found that education reported the highest rate of ransomware attacks in 2022. Over the past year, 79% of higher educational organisations surveyed reported being hit by ransomware, while 80% of lower educational organisations surveyed were targeted, an increase from 64% and 56% in 2021, respectively. Rates of ran...

The recent MOVEit hack, which has affected over 100 organisations including the University of Manchester, BBC News and British Airways, has demonstrated that further investment in comprehensive security systems should be a priority for organisations of all sizes. This should focus not just on addressing common vulnerabilities, but on identifying unsecured endpoints which can act as a point of access for cybercriminals, such as office printers and scanners. This is according to Kyocera. Nationa...

Having been founded thirty years ago, Matrix has achieved global recognition in the Telecom and Security sectors. Catering to organisations of all sizes, Matrix offers comprehensive solutions encompassing Telecom, Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Time-Attendance, addressing their diverse communication and security requirements.  Technology-driven solutions Matrix's primary focus lies in delivering technology-driven solutions that prioritise customer satisfaction, achieved through t...

SAS Technology, the Greek innovator in unmanned aerial vehicles, proudly announces the completion of yet another milestone, as the UCAV SARISA completed the second 2.75'' aerial rocket fire testing.  This milestone achievement solidifies SAS Technology's position as a trailblazer in the development of state-of-the-art weaponised Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Key facts The Hellenic GDDIA supervises the testing campaign: The first Greek armed unmanned vehicle, UCAV SARISA, is being meticulou...

Solink®, a physical security company for businesses announced it has closed $60 million (USD) in a Series C investment round. Goldman Sachs investment The round was led by the Growth Equity business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management (Goldman Sachs) with participation from the company’s existing investors, OMERS Ventures and BDC IT Ventures. The investment from Goldman Sachs comes from its recently launched $5.2B growth equity fund, dedicated to investing in high-growth businesse...

Chubb, one of the UK’s fire safety and security solution providers, has selected iotcomms.io’s cloud-native communications platform to handle critical alarm communication for its telecare solutions. The iotcomms.io platform, with its Alarmbridge offering, enables Chubb to expand its telecare offerings and makes the company well-positioned for the digital transformation and UK’s upcoming analogue network switch-off.    Digital switchover With the digital switch...