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Motorola Solutions will showcase at Critical Communications World 2022 (June 21-23, Vienna, Austria) how its integrated, mission-critical ecosystem of technologies is helping the public safety sector to overcome its most complex and unpredictable challenges. Public safety and military organisations must be ready to face any situation, while rapidly changing technologies and user requirements continue to drive the need for modernisation - including cross-border communication in major emergencies...

A pioneer in personal protective equipment, Avon Protection will be showcasing their latest respiratory and ballistic protection solutions at the AUSA exhibition on October 11-13th 2021. As an innovative capability provider, Avon Protection understands the unique requirements of the modern warfighter and tactical operator. The capability on display at AUSA demonstrates Avon Protection’s continued investment in designing and delivering integrated soldier systems to the U.S. DOD. Demonstra...

thyssenkrupp Marine Systems held the first Hydrogen Day at the shipyard in Kiel. The occasion was the topping-out ceremony for the hall in which fuel cell production will be located in the near future. thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has invited various players from the world of hydrogen to the H2 Forum to get to know their visions, present the technologies and innovative projects together with the project partners, and discuss the opportunities of hydrogen in the industry. Hydrogen economy centre...

The European Life-PIAQUO project aims to reduce the impact of maritime traffic noise on marine ecosystems. It aims to develop concrete solutions for maritime transport, some of which will be tested on a Grimaldi ship. Since September 2019, Naval Group has been leading the European Life-PIAQUO project, which aims to reduce the impact of maritime traffic noise on marine ecosystems. Noise generated by maritime traffic has indeed increased over the last fifty years, due in particular to the increas...

The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organisation dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave® technology, proudly announces that the Z-Wave product ecosystem has surpassed 4,000 certified devices. HOPPE AG is the Alliance member that hit that magic milestone which comes on the heels of the Z-Wave Alliance announcing the first Z-Wave Long Range (Z-Wave LR) certified devices are hitting the market for implementation into smart home systems. Smart home technology “Z-Wav...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is pleased to announce the appointment of Dean Jeanes as Internal Technical Support Engineer. Dean joins the Technical Support team to assist installation partners and customers with systems integration and enhancements having honed his technical expertise in the British Army. Ideal choice Jon Hooley, Technical Support Manager at TDSi commented, “We are delighted to welcome Dean to the TDSi team. Having been a Communications Systems Engine...

As part of the government’s £2.6 billion National Cyber Strategy, the Department for Digital Media, Culture and Sport (DCMS), recently conducted a survey into the state of the cybersecurity skills gap across the UK. Key findings include the average size of inhouse cyberteams – half of all businesses (50 percent) have just 1 employee responsible for cyber security, with larger organisations being ‘slightly’ better resourced) – as well as a lack of technical kn...

The Security Executive Council (SEC) has launched the redesigned online hub, making it easier now than ever before for security leaders to connect with the SEC’s vast library of research, resources, and tools. As the only research and advisory firm dedicated to corporate security and staffed by former corporate security executives, the Security Executive Council has always shared its uniquely relevant research and insights freely, in order to advance excellence in the entire security...

To enjoy the benefits of connected security, businesses need security technologies that work seamlessly with each other. In a recent survey of industry professionals, over 90% noted the critical importance of integration across building management functions. But why is integration judged to be so important? What exactly are its benefits? And how can an organisation reap them? There are several ways a connected access solution can help a business to do more both enhancing security and contributi...

Companies of all sizes are turning to low-code software development platforms that blend power and speed for creating mission-critical applications. OutSystems, a globally renowned company in high-performance low-code development, has announced that its OutSystems Platform was recognised by three influential technology industry groups for leadership in application development. OutSystems Platform recognised by techology firms Everest Group recently named OutSystems a Leader in its Low Code Ap...

Neustar Security Services, a provider of cloud-oriented security services that enable global businesses to thrive online, is introducing UltraDNS2, a dual set of DNS resolution global anycast networks that work seamlessly together to provide even greater redundancy and higher availability of DNS resolution services. The new offering may be purchased only as a bundle, so the second network, UltraDNS2, is exclusively available to customers of UltraDNS. UltraDNS2 provides two networks that offer t...

HITEC 2022 (HITEC Orlando 2022) will be held from June 27 to June 30, 2022, at the Orange County Convention Center, in Orlando, Florida, USA. Hosted by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), HITEC provides top-notch hospitality technology education and a trade show highlighting the latest products and services. “We’ll show how SALTO access control enhances the hospitality industry ecosystem, by allowing HITEC visitors to don virtual reality gear and step into a s...

Connected Technologies, the globally renowned maker of the award-winning Connect ONE cloud-hosted management interface, has updated its platform’s service levels, adding new features and capabilities which previously were individual add-on modules. Dealers who want to differentiate their product offerings and manage and control security turn to Connect ONE for its ease of use and ability, to quickly scale and customise services. Connect ONE, management interface With a single dashboard...

Dahua Technology, a video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, officially launched the full-colour smart dual illuminators camera series at its 2022 full-colour online launch. The new full-colour series integrates two illuminators – warm light and infrared light – with three supplementary light modes to deliver clear and vivid full-colour images while avoiding continuous use of warm light, providing a flexible solution for a variety of night and low-light monitoring scen...

A significant number of U.S. parents of school-aged children feel insecure about, and support increasing, security measures in their children's schools, according to a survey conducted by Oosto following the Uvalde school shooting earlier this month. Survey findings When asked if parents felt their children's schools were safe, more than 11% of respondents stated that their child’s school is either somewhat or very unsafe. Moreover, 18% of respondents have refrained from sending their...

Detection Technology, a provider of X-ray detector solutions, debuted a service portfolio, named myDT+, to enhance unique customer experience and sustainable development. The company has productised a comprehensive range of services to boost the benefits of one-stop shopping, ensure that its customers get the most out of their investments, and secure the longevity and reusability of its detector solutions. The company’s newly launched service portfolio will contribute to performance impro...

Regular service and maintenance of all security systems are essential to ensure a high level of protection. With cloud-based solutions, updates and other services can be done remotely, contributing to cost efficiency and sustainability. At its most basic, cloud-based solutions give installers access to remote maintenance reports, automatically store configuration backup files, and provide remote firmware upgrades and user management, to name a few. Adoption of cloud-based systems There is no...

On the 15th of June 2022, Naval Group and the Hellenic company MEVACO signed a framework agreement related to mechanical systems for the FDI HN (Hellenic Navy) frigates. Metalwork equipment supplier  Following the intensive preliminary phase launched a few years ago for the localisation of production activities in Greece, Naval Group has identified MEVACO as a key supplier for mechanical systems and metalwork equipment. Within the scope of the framework agreement, MEVACO will...

WorkWave, a global provider of SaaS software solutions that support every stage of a service business’s life cycle, has opened registration for its 2023 Beyond Service User Conference, one of the field service industry’s biggest and most exciting events of the year. The 2023 Beyond Service User Conference, which is being held from January 8 to January 11, 2023, in Orlando, Florida, USA, will once again bring together WorkWave experts and customers from its family of brands - PestPac...

Variety and simplicity are not mutually exclusive; they complement each other. The update to Xesar version 3.1, which is now available, shows how this is possible. The tried-and-tested electronic Xesar access system will be even easier and better thanks to the update, which includes the new ‘Installation Manager.’ Another improvement: the Xesar tablet communicates with the new generation Xesar components (G 2.1) via radio. Complete PC installation The new Installation Manager help...

3xLOGIC, Inc., a foremost provider of integrated, intelligent security solutions, today announced its featured products for the upcoming NRF Protect Conference, June 21-23, at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland in Ohio.  “We’ll have the full lineup 3xLOGIC solutions in our booth in Cleveland, but we’ll be putting additional emphasis on two products that are proven performers in the retail loss prevention space,” said Bill Hobbs, 3xLOGIC vice president of...

Menlo Security, a pioneer in cloud security announced that it has joined CrowdStrike’s CrowdXDR Alliance, a unified and open Extended Detection and Response (XDR) coalition formed with security and IT operations leaders and best-of-breed solutions. Malware protection As a member of the CrowdXDR Alliance, Menlo Security’s solution will be integrated into CrowdStrike Falcon XDR to protect from malware being delivered by Highly Evasive Adaptive Threats (HEAT). CrowdStrike Falcon...

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has selected transport security technologists Pangiam to demonstrate its Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven accessible screening solution that has the potential to transform aviation security worldwide. Project DARTMOUTH, the collaboration between Pangiam and Google Cloud, utilises artificial intelligence (AI) and pattern analysis technologies to digest and analyse vast amounts of data in real-time to identify potential prohibited items in carry...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the schedule, speaker lineup and programme for the 2022 AcceleRISE conference, hosted by SIA’s RISE community for young professionals and those new to the security industry. The AcceleRISE 2022 event will be an in-person event, held from August 1 to August 3, 2022, in Austin, Texas, USA. AcceleRISE 2022 AcceleRISE is an exciting, innovative conference, created specifically for tomorrow’s security leaders. The event was designed...

AxxonSoft upgrades its product line by introducing the new Axxon One VMS which offers an extended integration capacity, high-performance AI video analytics, intelligent search in recorded video, and unlimited scalability. From the very beginning, AxxonSoft considered integration a key element underlying its product development. AxxonSoft software offered leading-edge capabilities through support for the newest IP devices and their unique features, and via the seamless integration of video...

Teledyne FLIR Defense announced at Eurosatory the launch of its new MUVE™ B330 drone payload that can be used to detect deadly biological agents and other airborne biohazards. The MUVE B330 is a continuous biological detector and collector, purpose-designed for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and unmanned platforms to provide real-time monitoring of biological threats while on the move. New sensor payload The payload lets operators assess a potentially hazardous scene from a safe distance...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced a major milestone in its SIA OSDP Verified initiative that over 100 device models have been named OSDP Verified through the comprehensive programme, which validates device conformance to the SIA Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) standard. SIA OSDP standard SIA OSDP standard is an access control communications protocol standard maintained by SIA to improve interoperability, add advanced functionalities, and support AES-128 en...

Integrated security manufacturer, TDSi has unveiled its enhanced, free-of-charge training offering, which includes an updated training facility, enhanced online booking system and a refreshed training syllabus, which focuses on its GARDiS ecosystem range. Jon Hooley, the Technical Support Manager at TDSi, commented “Over the last couple of years, much of our training has had to be conducted remotely online, but with the relaxation of social distancing rules earlier this year, we have had...

For the 21st consecutive year, Convergint offices will allow more than 7,700 colleagues in over 175 locations across the globe to donate their time, expertise, and resources to more than 110 organisations. This year’s event includes security updates at 29 schools as part of Convergint’s STEP Up initiative, in cities including Atlanta, Georgia, Fairplay, Colorado, Quincy, Massachusetts, and Tualatin, Oregon. The overall effort will result in an estimated donation of more than $2.5MM...

The disruption caused by Covid-19 has changed the narrative in almost every walk of life, especially the workplace. If an organisation has not reconsidered or revamped the employee wellness, resilience, health and productivity frameworks then it is about time to do so. The future belongs to an employee-driven culture, and any enterprise that does not wake up to the fact will soon stop growing and eventually existing.