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SMARTSHOOTER, a world-class designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems that significantly increase the accuracy, lethality, and situational awareness of small arms, will present the SMASH 3000 for the first time at the Land Forces Conference in Brisbane, Australia. SMASH 3000 SMASH 3000 is a lighter and smaller version of SMARTSHOOTER's handheld operated SMASH system. Using AI, computer vision, and advanced algorithms, SMARTSHOOTER's SMASH 3000 ensures each round...
ODSecurity will be launching globally, the next step in contraband detection – THEIA – the only full body scanner with automatic threat recognition software available on the market, at International Corrections and Prisons Association, in Orlando, Florida, from the 23 – 28 October 2022. THEIA uses complex Artificial Intelligence (AI) Software, to automatically highlight and identifies anomalies in scan images, which will direct staff to potential contraband, thereby stopping c...
ISC East, the Northeast’s security and public safety event built by RX Global, hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with ASIS NYC, is pleased to announce that security and technology leaders Tomás Maldonado and Ryan McKenzie will headline the 2022 SIA Education@ISC East Keynote Series with the presentation ‘NFL Perspectives on Cybersecurity and Organisational Resilience.’ This keynote session is open to all...
Nice, a global manufacturer of smart home, security, and building automation solutions announced the completed transition from Nortek Control to Nice North America. This milestone strengthens the Nice global brand and solidifies its position as a powerhouse in North America. Partners, including dealers, integrators, builders, and distributors, will benefit from its broad portfolio of residential, commercial, and industrial solutions, deeper partner programmes, and expanded training a...
Danfoss is pleased to announce that Sheila Lenss has joined as Vice President, Head of its Americas Drives business. Lenss, who began her new role on 12th September 2022, replaces Ian Barrie, who is retiring after 28 years at Danfoss. She brings more than 20 years of executive business leadership to the role. “Danfoss Drives is a significant player in the market and I appreciate all that our Americas team has done to get us to this point,” said Ian Barrie, adding “We are...
The British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) wholly owned subsidiary, Skills for Security, has sold part of its share equity to The Banks Foundation (TBF). With a 49.9% share in Skills for Security, TBF will allocate its generated income to activities centered around young entrepreneurs encouraging and advancing their careers, training, salaries, and seed-fund start-ups. IoT and Security TBF was set up by Entrepreneur and Founder of CSL Group, Simon Banks, a long-standing advocate...
OutSystems, a pioneer in high-performance application development, and UiPath, an enterprise automation software company, announces a partnership to combine the power of the UiPath Business Automation Platform with OutSystems high-performance low-code. Together, they will enable customers to securely and intelligently automate core business processes and applications, while saving time, improving efficiency, and delivering transformational app experiences. The partnership integrates solutions a...
After graduating from the ISEN Méditerranée engineering school where she specialised in ‘embedded systems,’ Maeve Petit turned to data science. Data science focuses on exploring, processing, and analysing raw data to extract valuable and even strategic information. “At first, my studies directed me towards the fields of embedded electronic and microelectronic applications. But I was also interested in data science, even though I had no technical training in this...
There is no denying that fingerprint sensor readers are increasingly being integrated into mobile devices such as mobile POS terminals, mobile ID devices and smartphones. According to a Feitian Technology report, the number of fingerprint sensors shipped in 2026 is expected to reach 1.2 billion units, representing a significant increase over the estimated number of shipments in 2017 (322 million). When use cases for mobile ID are added, the total number of fingerprint sensors shipped in 2...
ZeroEyes, creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation announced it has received its third Direct-to-Phase II SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) grant from the U.S. Air Force AFWERX. The grant awards ZeroEyes with $1.25M to integrate its A.I. gun detection solution onto existing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at Delaware’s Dover Air Force Base (AFB). Gun identification and detection...
Neustar Security Services, a provider of cloud-oriented security services that enable global businesses to thrive online, has expanded its partner ecosystem across key technology hubs in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa region. The company’s new partners include CyberArm in Lebanon; Infinity IT in the Netherlands; Arcane BT in Turkey; Caretower, an Integrity 360 Company, in the UK; and K-Tel in Germany. Partner expansion The partner expansion is the late...
Cohesity, a pioneer in next-gen data management, announces the appointment of Mark Molyneux as CTO for Cohesity in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Mark Molyneux will play a key role in advising customers, prospects, and partners on how next-gen data management can help them manage, protect, secure, and derive value from their data - their most critical digital asset. Critical digital asset In his new role as EMEA CTO, Mark Molyneux will work hand-in-hand with a variety of partners...
SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, and Zaplox, a market innovator of the mobile guest journey and mobile key services for the global hotel market, have teamed up on adjacent booths at the Independent Hotel Show London on October 4-5, 2022. Independent hoteliers seeking a smoother, more convenient handling of guest check-in and hotel keys for more effective hotel operations can experience the combined mobile solution live on stands 1519 and 1518. Digital hotel...
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2022 keynote speakers, featured panel sessions, and executive interviews for Securing New Ground (SNG), the security industry’s executive conference, taking place Oct. 18-19 at the InterContinental Times Square in New York City. At SNG 2022, the security industry will gather for top-level information sharing, networking, and business analysis. Keynote presentation Securing New Ground 2022 conference will shape industry trends and...
SailPoint Technologies Holdings, Inc., the pioneer in enterprise identity security, unveils the findings of a new research report titled, ‘The Horizons of Identity.’ As hyper innovation and rapidly evolving technologies drive global organisations, mature identity programs are becoming business essential to secure and enable digital capabilities at scale. The survey data—based on insights from more than 300 global cybersecurity executives—reveals the current state of the...
In a new whitepaper, Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated explores the critical importance of precision fires to address capability gaps on the battlefield and engage a new generation of enemy threats. The whitepaper also examines game-changing Laser Target Designator (LTD) technology employed by Group 1 small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) that can resolve operating constraints, speed decision-making, and boost the mission success of precision strikes. The...
"Secure your business" – Security Essen more than lived up to the motto as a major trade fair for the civil security industry. Over four days, 383 exhibitors from 36 countries presented their protection and security innovations for companies, institutions, and private buildings to the trade public, a third of whom came from abroad, at Messe Essen. Presentations and discussions "After a forced break due to the pandemic, the security industry was thrilled finally being able to meet...
Fotokite Sigma is a cable-connected, largely autonomous flying drone that has been specially developed for fire departments and similar emergency services (police, paramedics). Equipped with a high-resolution video camera and a thermal imaging camera, it enables a comprehensive bird’s-eye view of the situation at the scene of the incident to be obtained quickly and easily during an operation. Accordingly, targeted measures can be initiated quickly. Fotokite Sigma The system’s simp...
DNAKE is thrilled to announce the winning of the bronze award for Smart Central Control Screen - Slim and the win of the finalist for Smart Central Control Screen - Neo at the International Design Excellence Awards 2022 (IDEA 2022). Winners were announced at The International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA)® 2022 Ceremony & Gala, held at Benaroya Hall in Seattle, WA, on September 12, 2022. Key criteria for evaluation IDEA is one of the world’s most...
Equivital, the company that develops professional wearable technology, announced the launch of eqWave, a wearable social distancing device which enables workers to return to work with confidence. Developed with staff safety in mind, the compact eqWave device works out-of-the-box, alerting personnel if they’re within 2 meters of each other. The alerting distance is configurable and can be changed in line with current government guidelines. eqWave can be worn anywhere, even with PPE...
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (SSNC) has announced the launch of SS&C Blue Prism Desktop (‘Blue Prism Desktop’), a desktop automation solution. Blue Prism Desktop helps guard against operational vulnerabilities resulting from human interaction, including governance and security risks. Blue Prism Desktop The Blue Prism Desktop platform helps users to: Reduce desktop processing risks, including human interactions, such as log-ins, task initiation, and user-specific app...
Allurity has acquired Spanish multinational - Aiuken Cybersecurity, as an important step in its journey to becoming Europe's cybersecurity provider. Aiuken brings an entire SOC platform spanning three continents, as well as its Cloud Security and SOC-as-a-Service platforms. Aiuken Cybersecurity was founded in 2012 by former Telefónica executive - Juan Miguel Velasco, who is currently the CEO and will continue to lead the company following this transaction. The company has achieved impres...
Reliance High-Tech, the independent security technology integrator, is celebrating 30 years of membership of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA). During this time Reliance High-Tech has been able to help shape the direction of the security industry by sharing its knowledge with other members and playing an active role in a number of special interest groups. Since it was formed in 1967, the BSIA has firmly established itself as the voice of the professional security industry, while...
Matrix, a Telecom and Security solutions manufacturer, looks forward to presenting its security range at Smart Security Expo 2022. Taking place from 27th - 29th September, this event is focused on innovative solutions across the security domain and more. It will be held at Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Communication and security solutions Established in 1991, Matrix offers a comprehensive range of solutions for Video Sur...
ASSA ABLOY, the pioneer in-access solutions unveils a newly redesigned and easier-to-use Learning Experience Platform (LXP) for ASSA ABLOY Academy, the company’s e-learning and in-person training system. ASSA ABLOY Academy LXP The ASSA ABLOY Academy LXP is designed to educate door and hardware professionals about proper installation techniques, how to identify common issues, maintaining code compliance, and the latest product innovations to help enhance building safety, security, c...
ADI Global Distribution, a global distributor of security, AV and low-voltage products, announced the release of a new mobile app to provide UK customers with a fast and easy way to shop ADI from a mobile device. Installers and trade professionals can use the app to search for products, build job lists, check pricing and availability, place orders, track deliveries and manage their ADI account on the go. The ADI app The ADI app offers a modern design and advanced features providing easy acces...
Camden Door Controls is supporting the launch of its innovative CX-EPD1289L preload strike with a new ‘5 Things You Need To Know' promotional video. This latest video in the successful “5 Things You Need To Know” series succinctly explains preload and demonstrates how the 1289L strike works with preload in contrast to how other competitive RIM strikes fail. Highlights and benefits The objective of Camden’s “5 Things” videos is to give viewers an insid...
Enveil, the pioneering Privacy Enhancing Technology company protecting Data in Use, announces the continuation and advancement of its contract to support the Hybrid Space Architecture (HSA) programme. Led by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), the programme is tasked with designing and building a network that integrates commercial and government space assets in order to provide global, secure internet connectivity across multiple domains for commercial, civil, and military users, including inter...
42Crunch, the Developer First API Security platform company, announced at ASC the availability of the platform’s API Scan service inside the leading IDEs for developers. With over 500,000 developers already using 42Crunch, this addition to the platform means enterprises can further strengthen their shifting of API security as far left as possible into development workflows. DevSecOps approach The 42Crunch API Scan is designed to help enterprises develop secure APIs faster The 42Crunch...
Cognyte Situational Intelligence Solutions (SIS) unveils the most recent updates to its Symphia solutions portfolio, designed to connect and synchronise mission-critical systems to gain contextualised, visual insights into threats and risks. Developed to empower security practitioners to make informed decisions and drive fast response, Symphia delivers actionable insights for deeper situational awareness and command and control, fusing data from various IoT systems and thousands ofinputs. Throu...
