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Sentry Enterprises is pleased to announce that the SentryCard, a decentralised biometric platform providing absolute trust, has successfully completed FIDO2 certification. The FIDO Alliance’s FIDO2 specifications enable users to leverage common devices to easily authenticate to online services in both mobile and desktop environments. FIDO Alliance’s FIDO2 specifications The FIDO Alliance is an open industry association with a focused mission: authentication standards to help reduc...

Idesco Corp., a New York-based ID card solutions provider, announces the company has launched an easy way for customers to get high-quality proximity cards programmed. Idesco has been paving the way when it comes to ID card solutions and is helping customers stay ahead of the supply chain issues plaguing the industry. Idesco’s line of TopProx cards is allowing organisations to issue proximity cards to employees, tenants, students, or visitors on demand by printing and programming all card...

The Electronic Security Association (ESA) and the Security Industry Association (SIA) are part of a community of security professionals unified by the mission of keeping people and property safe. Following inexplicable and senseless school security tragedies that occur far too often in this nation, most recently in Uvalde, Texas, they commit themselves to support reasonable initiatives to protect young children who simply deserve a safe place to learn. They recognise that there is not a single...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, acquires zero trust cybersecurity provider – Tempered Networks, based in Seattle, Washington. Tempered Networks has created ‘Airwall’ technology, an advanced self-defence system for buildings that enables secure network access across diverse groups of endpoint devices, edge gateways, cloud platforms and service technicians. It represents a step-change in operational technology built on secure transmis...

Magos Systems, the pioneer in advanced radar detection technology, introduces the SR-150 radar, a new radar that is ideal for smaller sites looking to implement enhanced radar detection and larger locations that need to fill a gap to address a dead zone in their perimeter protection. The small form SR-150 is an important addition to Magos Systems portfolio of ground-based radar detection systems. Built with the same high standards as its other, longer range models, the SR-150 is a cost-effectiv...

Verkada began as an innovative approach to video security, helping organisations around the world protect their people and assets from harm. As Verkada has expanded, organisations across Europe have been able to leverage the additional power of Verkada's access control, environmental sensors, and visitor management solutions, in order to improve security and building management. Complete Verkada platform available for UK and Europe Now, with the addition of Verkada’s Alarm solution - Ve...

A new practical guide has been published by Morphean, a globally renowned company in Security-as-a-Service (SaaS) and cloud analytics, in order to help security businesses understand and adopt the digitalised world of physical security. The new guide argues that cloud physical security is now playing a critical role in the digital transformation agenda, as AI-driven analytics help unlock superior security and intelligence benefits, while helping to mitigate the rising cost base that is being fe...

Aqua Security, the pure-play cloud-native security provider, and the Center for Internet Security (CIS), an independent, nonprofit organisation with a mission to create confidence in the connected world, releases the industry’s first formal guidelines for software supply chain security. Developed through a collaboration between the two organisations, the CIS Software Supply Chain Security Guide provides more than 100 foundational recommendations that can be applied across a variety of com...

Orion Entrance Control (Orion) is pleased to announce that Paul Ragusa has joined the company as Marketing Manager. Prior to joining Orion, Paul honed his marketing and writing skills, working for more than 25 years in management roles at several publishing, media and marketing companies, including most recently as Editor of Security Systems News (SSN). During his six-plus years at SSN, Paul Ragusa oversaw all content for the publication and website, in addition to creating the education progra...

Zenitel, the provider of Intelligent Communications solutions, has named C3 Critical Communication Caribbean as its new Center of Excellence (CoE) for the safety and security market in the Americas region. C3, with offices in Bogota, Bonaire, Curaçao, Aruba, and St Martin, is a pioneer in audio and data communications. The company is ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified. For more than 90 years it has provided security and safety solutions to first responders in public safety, healthcare, reta...

Egnyte, a globally renowned company in cloud content security and governance, has announced that it has been named a leader and No. 1 ranked vendor by peer-to-peer software review platform - G2, in multiple summer 2022 reports, including a new Sensitive Data Discovery report. The company has also retained leadership positions in the Data Governance, Data Security, Data-Centric Security, Encryption Key Management, and Cloud Content Collaboration categories. Egnyte recognised by G2 “In to...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, acquired zero trust cyber security provider – Tempered Networks, based in Seattle, Washington, USA. Tempered Networks has created ‘Airwall’ technology, an advanced self-defence system for buildings that enables secure network access across diverse groups of endpoint devices, edge gateways, cloud platforms and service technicians. Airwall technology It represents a step-change in op...

The first training certificates were recently handed out to Vanderbilt's partners Techpro Vietnam. The certificates were handed out by Melyvn Teo to Techpro’s Mr. Son regarding the company’s ACTpro virtual training certificates. Virtual Classroom Training The Virtual Classroom Training is a half-day training session that starts at 1 pm and ends at 5 pm (local Singapore time). The in-person training hosted in Singapore is provided by trainer Jonny Goh, Project Sales Manager at Vande...

UK firm PPSS Group have perhaps designed the very first and potentially only EN ISO 20471:2013 certified stab resistant body armour in the UK. This means security professionals would no longer be required to wear a hi-vis vest over commonly used body armour, in environments where it would be crucial. The company claims that in the ever-growing sectors who demand body armour, more and more frontline professionals also require high-visibility workwear. According to PPSS Group, using the right saf...

Genetec Inc., a globally renowned technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has announced the immediate availability of a new generation of its Synergis Cloud Link PoE-enabled IoT gateway for access control. Synergis Cloud Link Manufactured in North America to mitigate supply chain delays, Synergis Cloud Link addresses increasing demand for non-proprietary access control solutions and provides a safe and secure gateway to a Cloud o...

LenelS2 announced the release of the OnGuard security management system version 8.1, empowering security teams with several major user interface enhancements, more unified security management, cloud-enabling features and access to deeper analytics that help facilitate intelligent decision-making. Version 8.1 provides major updates including more fully-featured browser clients, modernized desktop clients, deeper integration with the Magic Monitor unified client and Milestone video management sys...

Nexperia, the expert in essential semiconductors, announces the latest addition to its family of voltage level translators, the NXT4557GU and NXT4556UP. These devices enable seamless connectivity of next generation low voltage mobile phone baseband processors with its subscribers’ identity module (SIM) cards. As processor geometries advance to single digit nanometer nodes, the core voltage of advanced SoCs is decreasing. This development results in the increasing need for voltage translat...

Enterprise devices are, on average, connecting to four separate locations each month, during the era of hybrid working, according to a new report from Absolute Software, a globally renowned company in self-healing endpoint and secure access solutions. Absolute Software’s new report, titled ‘The Value of Zero Trust in a Work-from-Anywhere World’, observed information from almost five million devices containing Absolute Software’s zero-trust solutions across 12,000 custome...

SALTO is looking to expand their Technology Partner programme which empowers best-in-class technology companies to link into SALTO’s access control Technology Platforms and integrate and certify their solutions with SALTO's smart locking product portfolio. As such, SALTO’s smart access technology architecture is open to third-party systems to improve any facility’s operations in terms of efficiency, flexibility and security for the ultimate all-in-one smart keyless living exper...

Valsoft Corporation Inc., a Canadian-based company specialising in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Ingeniería Informática Interactiva. Based in Barcelona, Ingeniería Informática Interactiva (III) offers software solutions for the construction sector, in particular, Soft Sumind, an ERP system for distributors of industrial materials in the electrical, HVAC, plumbing and hardwa...

The front page of Fana de l’aviation number 631 features a special report on the Ouragan, the first Dassault fighter to join the French Air Force. For the 70th anniversary of the Ouragan, Fana looks back at the career of this legendary aircraft, which entered service in 1952 and equipped the Patrouille de France from 1954 to 1956. With pilot testimonials, anecdotes and exclusive illustrations, relive the commissioning of the Ouragan as if you were there! Looking back Also on the pr...

Matrix, one of the foremost manufacturers of Telecom and Security products truly captures the essence of “Make in India” by developing products and solutions right from conceptualisation to manufacturing to marketing. Known for its innovation the company keenly studies the communication requirements of every industry and tailors products to meet their needs. The event will be a golden opportunity for stellar companies like Matrix to network with procuring authorities of government...

Public safety agencies and government authorities face a variety of challenges - from protecting borders to responding to major emergencies including floods, fires or road accidents. At these times, emergency services, border protection agencies, and other authorities need to work together, sharing information and data in real-time to improve incident awareness, overcome blindspots, and ultimately, keep communities, citizens, and first responders safe. Different communication networks Motorol...

Menlo Security, a globally renowned company in cloud security, has announced that it has released the HEAT Security Assessment Toolkit, designed to provide organisations with the ability to assess their levels of protection and current exposure to Highly Evasive Adaptive Threats (HEAT). Since July 2021, Menlo Security has seen a 224% increase in HEAT attacks. These attacks allow threat actors to deliver malicious content, including ransomware, to the endpoint by adapting to the targeted environ...

Hanwha Techwin Europe, the supplier of robust and reliable video surveillance products, announces the release of two new AI-powered dual-channel multi-sensor cameras in Europe, the PNM-C12083RVD and PNM-C7083RVD. The AI cameras are designed to monitor two different areas with two different fields of view, making them ideal for monitoring staircases or elevators, looking around corners, and securing two adjacent areas such as check-in desks. The two-in-one cameras feature highly accurate deep-le...

Qognify, the foremost provider of video and Enterprise Incident Management (EIM) solutions, announced the Yaniv Toplian as its new Vice President of Research and Development. As part of Qognify’s senior leadership team, Yaniv has a remit to define and execute the company’s R&D strategy to design and develop solutions that mitigate risks, increase security and optimise operations, through world-class research and innovation. Leading a global team Based in the Qognify office in...

Allied Universal, the globally renowned security and facility services company, is continuing its global expansion with the acquisition of three companies, located in New York, USA, the Netherlands and Denmark. The largest of the three companies, International Protective Service Agency (IPSA), is headquartered in New York City, New York, and provides comprehensive security and event services for clients located throughout the New York and New Jersey regions, in the United States of America. IP...

The retail sector continues to operate with an evolving security threat profile. Increases in violence and abuse towards frontline workers, combined with losses through shoplifting and petty crime mean security remains firmly in focus of the modern retailer. According to the British Retail Consortium Crime Survey Report 2022, retail crime cost the industry £1.5 billion in 2020/21, with a staggering 1,301 incidents of violent or abusive incidents every day. Increasing and evolving threats...

Cawamo, an advanced technology company that offers AI-based video analytics, with easy-to-use, and cost-effective solutions for turning security cameras into intelligent and accurate alert systems, has appointed Josiah Dawes as the company’s new VP of Sales for the Americas. Dawes will play a leading role in the company, contributing to new business opportunities, as well as establishing new sales strategies, and building the sales team. Dawes brings with him experience in the security, v...

HID Global, a pioneer in trusted identity solutions announced the acquisition of Brazilian manufacturer and reseller of RFID hardware, ACURA. The acquisition enhances HID Global’s RFID portfolio while expanding the company’s presence and relevance in Latin America. RFID applications The addition of ACURA provides HID with an added operations and manufacturing footprint in Brazil, highlighting the company’s commitment to solidifying its business in key markets. Founded in the...