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Wavestore v6.36: Elevating operational flexibility and enhancing automated security management

Harness the full potential of on-screen event triggers and responsive client actions with Wavestore v6.36–now ready for installation on specialised, ruggedised hardware platforms. In the ongoing commitment to innovation, Wavestore is proud to announce the release of v6.36, advancing the vision for a video management system that adapts to operational needs and enables solutions for a world they can’t yet see. Wavestore v6.36 Introducing Wavestore v6.36: Tailored Flexibility, Rugged...

Invicti recognises GuidePoint Security as 2023 North American Partner of the Year

Invicti Security has named GuidePoint Security - the North America region Partner of the Year in its 2023 Channel Partner Awards. Award winners for the Channel Partner Awards recognise Invicti’s top-performing global partners and highlight the immense work done to cultivate a partner programme that delivers best-in-class service and provides exceptional value for customers. Accelerated growth  The prestigious award recognised GuidePoint Security’s impressive 151% year-over-ye...

Low MFA adoption in SaaS apps risks SMB security

SaaS Alerts, a cybersecurity company delivering an automated software-as-a-service (SaaS) security platform designed to detect and stop unauthorised activity in customer SaaS applications, announced the findings of its latest SaaS Application Security Insights (SASI) Report that shows there is a massive opportunity for MSPs to help their small and mid-market business clients.   The 2024 SASI report analysed SaaS application security records of more than 18,000 SMBs and nearly two mill...

SaaS Alerts & FifthWall launch Beltex cyber insurance

SaaS Alerts, a cybersecurity company delivering an automated software-as-a-service (SaaS) security platform designed to detect and stop unauthorised activity in customer SaaS applications, announced it is partnering with FifthWall Solutions to offer its new Beltex cyber insurance solution to MSPs and their customers.  FifthWall Solutions, a Wexford, PA-based cyber insurance provider, created Beltex, a customised, turnkey insurance product for the MSP channel, to be bundled with SaaS Alerts...

Evolv Tech partners with Melbourne Cricket Club

Evolv Technology, the foremost security technology company pioneering AI-based screening to create safer experiences, announced its partnership with Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC), the largest – and one of the oldest – sports clubs in Australia. Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) recently hosted the Taylor Swift Era’s Tour partnering with Evolv to help keep nearly 300,000 fans safe. Partnership details The partnership marks the first deployment of Evolv Express®, a detect...

Matrix's advanced access control technology for enterprises at Smart Lift and Mobility 2024

With a three-decade history, Matrix has established itself as a globally acknowledged presence in the Security and Telecom Industry.  Catering to organisations of various sizes, Matrix is renowned for its commitment to excellence, delivering comprehensive solutions in Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom.  Enterprise solutions Customised to address a wide range of communication and security requirements, Matrix is a trusted provider of sophisticated and a...

TDSi to showcase TIL Technologies’ Tillys Cube Access Control Units and Microsesame Cube Software at Security & Policing 2024

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer TDSi announced it will be appearing at the Official UK Government Global Security Event, Security & Policing 2024, which takes place at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre between 12th and 14th March 2024. Appearing on Stand P104, TDSi will be showcasing the TIL Technologies Tillys Cube Access Control Units and Microsesame Cube Software, which are ANSSI certified making them ideal for deployment across critical n...

Verkada expands ASEAN HQ to Singapore for growth

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, announces the opening of its new ASEAN headquarters in Singapore, marking a significant milestone in the company's ambitious international growth strategy. Verkada's new Singapore office The new Singapore office, Verkada's fourth in the Asia Pacific region, will significantly enhance the company's ability to support its growing customer base in the region. "Over the past year, we've witnessed remarkable growth in our APAC customer...

Evolv Tech partners with footprint center for AI security

Evolv Technology, the foremost security technology company pioneering AI-based weapons detection to create safer experiences, announced a partnership with Footprint Center to use its state-of-the-art Evolv Express® screening solution. “We are excited to partner with Footprint Center to achieve a more sophisticated security posture and elevated fan experience,” said John Baier, Evolv’s vice president of sports. “Now fans can experience that same level of performance o...

Break-down of recent updates and threats in C-UAS innovations & technologies impacting the defence space at ACI Congress 2024

Over recent months, global rivals have made rapid progress in the proliferation of VTOL & Fixed Wing platforms and breakthrough technologies being used and integrated into their military strategies and warfare activities. Such escalation in recognition, advancement, and use, has posed a significant threat to U.S. programmes and security, impacting civil and commercial targets alike. With these threats on the doorstep, it is essential to efficiently build out powerful countermeasures against...

ISC West 2024: Exciting events and industry insights

ISC West, in collaboration with its premier sponsor, the Security Industry Association (SIA), is gearing up to host the ISC West 2024 special events lineup. With returning fan favourites and brand-new events, attendees will have the opportunity to make professional connections, learn from industry experts, and enjoy their experience on the show floor and beyond. Advancements at industry awards ceremonies “ISC West strives to bring industry professionals an experience like no other, and...

Hanwha Vision Europe appoints Waldemar Gollan as DACH Country Manager

Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider, has appointed Waldemar Gollan to lead the DACH region as its Country Manager, effective immediately. Waldemar has a wealth of knowledge and expertise across electronic security, information technology, such as cloud, and the DACH region, with more than three decades of experience in accelerating business growth for global and market-pioneering manufacturers. He has vast experience in the successful completion of complex projects, with strong...

Verkada partners with The 'I Love U Guys' foundation

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud physical security, is now a Mission Partner of The "I Love U Guys" Foundation, a national non-profit organisation that operates programs and trainings to standardise crisis response programs across schools. Verkada's partnership with The "I Love U Guys'' Foundation reinforces its commitment to providing real-time monitoring and response capabilities to help protect students during emergency situations. Integrated hardware and software solution The "I Love U Guys''...

AUCSO announces speakers for its 40th annual conference 2024

The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO), the pioneering organisation for security professionals working in Higher and Further Education around the world, has announced a compelling and exciting lineup of speakers for this year’s 40th Annual Conference, alongside the theme of ‘Unveiling the Added Value of Security Services’. The 40th AUCSO Annual Conference will be held at the University of Liverpool from Monday 8 April to Wednesday 10 April 2024. The conf...

Vision beyond imagination: Hikvision showcases innovative display technologies and products at ISE 2024

Hikvision unveiled a captivating array of innovative display technologies and products at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), which takes place every February, is the largest audio-video systems integration show in the world. This year the four-day event hosted over 1,300 exhibitors and more than 116,000 visitors. Hikvision chose this venue to showcase its range of cutting-edge display technologies and products, which enhance the audience e...

Gunnebo Entrance Control styles out security with SpeedStile FP Glide launch

Gunnebo Entrance Control has launched SpeedStile FP Glide as a stylish new form of entrance control, designed to meet the evolving security needs of modern offices, public spaces, and commercial buildings. The new SpeedStile FP Glide sets a new standard for entrance control systems with its fast-operating bi-directional passage and smooth sliding doors. Detection and alarm procedures Engineered to deter fraud and unauthorised access, the system presents real-time detection and alarm procedure...

Checkmarx study finds 92% of companies experienced a breach due to apps developed in-house

Checkmarx, the pioneer in cloud-native application security, has released the annual Future of AppSec Report, which gives an in-depth look at the current state of application security, future investments, and organisations’ most critical security concerns. The study reveals that 92% of companies surveyed had experienced a breach in the prior year due to vulnerabilities of applications developed in-house. Application security In recent years the responsibility for application security ha...

Siemens, Enlighted, and Zumtobel Group partner to advance smart building solutions

Siemens and Enlighted, a pioneering property technology company owned by Siemens, announced a strategic partnership with Zumtobel Group, a global lighting solutions provider, to advance the adoption of smart building technologies including intelligent IoT lighting, setting new standards for efficiency and sustainability in building operations worldwide. At the core of the partnership lies the technical integration of Enlighted's industry-pioneering smart sensors into Zumtobel Group's lighting p...

Customise DoorBird with innovative 3D configurator for physical security

DoorBird's 3D configurator allows user to design their very own customised DoorBird in just a few steps and to create specific dimensions, surfaces, and features according to their wishes. High-quality mailbox and doorbell systems are combined with IP video technology from DoorBird. Key features No matter if it’s a wall drop box, a fence-mounted mailbox, an intercom column, or a buzzer panel, every IP system is manufactured by user specifications. There are a variety of modules to selec...

HID, CERTIFY Health and CTS align to elevate the patient experience powered by facial recognition

HID, the worldwide renowned company in trusted identity solutions has announced a collaborative self-service patient engagement and facial recognition offering designed to enhance healthcare operations and administer an improved patient service at every touchpoint. The technology triad involves: HID: The major company in biometric technology across various use cases and vertical markets  CERTIFY Health: A provider of modernised solutions to optimise patient care and experiences CTS: A...

Cohesity announces Cohesity Gaia to help businesses transform secondary data into knowledge

Cohesity, a pioneer in AI-powered data security and management, announces Cohesity Gaia, a first-to-market AI-powered enterprise search assistant that brings retrieval augmented generation (RAG) AI and large language models (LLMs) to high-quality backup data within Cohesity environments. Cohesity Gaia will be made generally available on March 15. The conversational AI assistant enables users to ask questions and receive answers by accessing and analysing their vast pools of enterprise data. Wh...

HiveWatch® Command Center to debut at ISC West 2024

HiveWatch, a physical security software company reimagining how organisations keep their people and assets safe, announced it will debut HiveWatch® Command Center at ISC West 2024, April 10-12, in Las Vegas. The security operations management platform streamlines field resource-to-operator communications centralises the storage of critical security assets, optimises incident workflow, and aids in incident management and response. HiveWatch® Command Center HiveWatch® Command C...

Next DLP brings shadow SaaS into the light

Next DLP, a pioneer in insider risk and data protection, announced the launch of Reveal SaaS Access Security to its industry-pioneering Reveal Platform. This new functionality marks a significant advancement in addressing the pervasive challenges of shadow software-as-a-service (SaaS) usage and the associated risks of sensitive data exposure in digital-first business environments. Due to the lack of visibility and control, shadow SaaS heightens the chance of data leakage and compliance violatio...

Colt and Versa Networks mark milestone in delivering SD WAN as a Service for global customers

Colt Technology Services, the digital infrastructure company marked a milestone with strategic partner - Versa Networks, the global pioneer in AI/ML-powered Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN), in its commitment to automating and simplifying digital services for global customers, with 1000 Versa SD-WAN services delivered across 55 countries via automation since its launch in April 2023. Versa SD-WAN platform Using Versa SD-WAN platform capabilities, Colt...

Darwin Clayton confirmed as major new sponsors of British Security Awards

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has signed award-winning security broker - Darwin Clayton as the new regional and national security personnel sponsor of its major awards scheme for 2024. Lead sponsor Darwin Clayton, BSIA Associate member since 2004 and provider of insurance brokerage for over 100 years, will be the lead sponsor of the Association’s five personnel-based categories.  Aimed at recognising and rewarding security officer services across the United Kingd...

Wearin', police tactical vest: IoT and AI to enhance safety on operations

The innovative connected tactical vest project uses artificial intelligence (AI) for its abnormal-situation detection system and can transmit this warning to a command centre via the Internet of Things (IoT). This innovation, applied to the operational needs of various law-enforcement professions, is the first result of a partnership between France's General Directorate of the National Gendarmerie (DGGN) and Wearin', the Swiss technology group Conextivity’s startup. The new tactical IoT s...

HackerOne leads AI-driven innovation with GenAI co-pilot and AI red teaming

HackerOne, the pioneer in human-powered security, announced new AI augmentations that integrate the company’s human intelligence with the transformative power of artificial intelligence. HackerOne has launched the beta version of its GenAI co-pilot, Hai, that will help customers interpret their vulnerability reports and provide additional insights and advice on remediation. HackerOne has also accelerated its AI red teaming offering with customer and hacker growth in the AI space. HackerO...

Sielox opens new office and production headquarters in Cherry Hill

Sielox, an established industry pioneer in layered access control solutions, is pleased to announce the relocation of its company headquarters to a new, modern facility located at 1951 Old Cuthbert Road, Suite 108, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08034. This move supports Sielox’s strategic plan for continued growth and expansion, enabling the company to leverage advanced technologies for enhanced operational efficiencies. “Our move to a new headquarters marks a significant milestone in Sielo...

Matrix Comsec will showcase cutting-edge security and telecom solutions at the Smart Lift and Mobility World

Matrix Comsec, a reputable player in the Security and Telecom industries, is ready to present its outstanding solutions at the forthcoming Smart Lift and Mobility World 2024 event in Bengaluru, Karnataka, scheduled for March 1st to 3rd, 2024. With a robust track record exceeding three decades, Matrix has established itself as a pioneering provider of extensive security and communication solutions, catering to organisations of diverse sizes worldwide. This proactive involvement aims to highlight...

Virtual Security Showcase: An ISC West 2024 technology preview

Virtual Security Showcase, the professional security industry’s first online multi-vendor educational tradeshow experience, has opened registration for its free ISC West Technology Preview. This comprehensive program consists of three separate 90-minute sessions over two days beginning on Tuesday, March 12, and concluding on Wednesday, March 13, and will cover a range of security technologies to be featured at the upcoming ISC West 2024 tradeshow in Las Vegas. Newest solutions for the ma...