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Cambridge Quantum Computing (CQ), a pioneer in quantum software and algorithms, announces they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Cambridge Quantum will combine with Honeywell Quantum Solutions (HQS), a Honeywell business unit and maker of the highest performing quantum computer currently available. Honeywell has been an investor in and commercial partner with Cambridge Quantum since 2019. The combination will form a new company that is extremely well-positioned to lead the qu...

On March 17, the FBI released its seminal annual Internet Crime Report. Once again, socially-engineered attacks (including business email compromise, spoofing, and phishing) by far were the number one cybercrime by financial loss, accounting for $2.1 billion of the $4.2 billion in losses to U.S. businesses and consumers. These attacks utilise impersonations to get companies to transfer money to fraudulent accounts and pose significantly more financial danger to an organisation than well-known ta...

Honeywell announces that Honeywell Sine, an innovative mobile solution to support organisations in their plans to return workers to buildings, is now available. From managing varying occupancy levels to pre-screening visitors before arrival, Sine can help facility managers and operators create a simplified site experience that offers frictionless access by checking credentials with a mobile device through integrations with access control systems. Connected building experience Late last year,...

Lock and security specialist, Mul-T-Lock has launched CLIQ Local Manager, the ideal locally installed access control system for medium to large businesses. The new CLIQ Local Manager software has been designed for the day-to-day management of eCLIQ master key systems. With it, system managers can perform a variety of tasks, based on the specific needs of their environment, managing access rights of user keys locally via desktop programming devices. CLIQ Local Manager Mul-T-Lock’s CLIQ L...

Paxton announces the introduction of new Net2 Pro training. Easily accessible via the website, this virtual course enables installers to get the most from Net2 with free Net2 Pro training. Net2 access control Net2 access control is easy to install and designed to make the management of any building very simple. As a system, it offers a variety of IP video intercom, battery-powered door handles, and wireless or wired door controller hardware to suit any site requirement, and ensuring buildings...

SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic smart access solutions, has launched a newly-redesigned website that offers detailed product information, enhanced industry vertical focus, and covers the latest technology and electronic advances for SALTO platforms, technology, and services. Improved functionality The new site places a large emphasis on visitor experience and provides a streamlined, modern design, improved functionality, and accessible resources to help support the informational ne...

Pluralsight, Inc., the technology workforce development company, announces the promotion of Will Clive to Chief People Officer (CPO). Reporting to Pluralsight co-founder and CEO Aaron Skonnard, Clive was promoted from his previous position as Vice President of People. “For over six years, Will has been a steadfast and committed member of the Pluralsight team who has embraced every opportunity to grow professionally while also helping to grow the business,” said Skonnard. World-clas...

Industry-renowned video surveillance outfit, Cloudview, has unveiled its latest state-of-the-art, cloud-based solution to the CCTV market. Buoyed by two successful funding rounds, Cloudview’s latest cloud video recording system (CVR) is now ready for launch. Cloud video recording system (CVR) This next-generation technology unifies, manages and securely consolidates smart-triggered events from IP CCTV cameras in any location. Data is stored safely and is always accessible. Built from the...

STARC Systems, a manufacturer of temporary modular wall containment solutions used for occupied renovations and infection isolation unveiled FireblockWall™, the first modular reusable one-hour fire-rated temporary containment system. STARC will begin taking orders in June with deliveries starting in early summer.  Product innovations to solve challenges "Our customers have been requesting a one-hour fire-rated containment solution," said Bruce Bickford, VP of Product Developmen...

Thermal cameras are no longer a specialty item reserved for high-end, high-budget applications. They’re pleased to announce the Dahua Eureka line, the new, economical, entry-level thermal cameras, great for small- and medium-sized businesses: the Dahua Eureka line. Available in the compact eyeball or bullet form factors, Dahua Eureka cameras have a dual-lens combination: a 256×192 thermal camera and 1/2.7 in 4MP visible light camera, delivering identification-level images. Other fea...

Lynred, a provider of high-quality infrared detectors for the aerospace, defence and commercial markets, announces the appointment of Jean-Yves Dussaud as Chief Marketing Officer. His role is one of several strategic moves Lynred has been undertaking to bring more ambitious and innovative value-added propositions to its key markets. This is an internal appointment. Previously, Mr. Dussaud was Chief Quality and Risk Officer at Lynred, the company created two years ago as a merger between Sofradi...

Survail is on a mission to empower organisations to turn video content into actionable data. Survail is officially launching its hybrid-cloud, AI-powered video analytics platform built with that mission at its core. Survail's solution is affordable, flexible, and scalable for small businesses or enterprises with multiple locations. The result for stakeholders? Thousands of hours saved, countless safety concerns mitigated in real-time, and increased ROI from your existing security infrastructure...

Greece makes a dynamic comeback in the field of the international defence exhibitions, opening a new era of these events, after the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the auspices of the Ministry of National Defence (General Directorate of Defence Investments and Armaments) and the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, and in close cooperation with SEKPY (Hellenic Manufacturers of Defence Material Association), DEFEA will take place from July 13 to 15, 2021, at the Metropolitan Expo Exhibition...

The new DoorBird add-on module enables accessible door communication. Through acoustic and visual signals, DoorBird intercoms help people with impaired hearing or vision to enter buildings. Accessible communication systems must simultaneously address two of the three senses – sight, hearing and touch. The so-called two-sense principle ensures that entrance areas are accessible and usable for people with sensory impairments, without the help of third parties. ‘D2100E Accessibility&r...

The Board of Directors of Securitas AB (publ) (‘Securitas’) has resolved, pursuant to the authorisation granted by the annual general meeting held on May 5, 2021, that the company shall acquire its own shares of series B on Nasdaq Stockholm. The purpose of the acquisition is to ensure Securitas’ undertakings in respect of share-related or share-based incentive programs (other than the delivery of shares to participants of incentive programs), including covering social security...

Ping Identity, the globally renowned intelligent identity solutions provider for enterprises, has announced the addition of Jason Wolf as the company’s new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Wolf is a highly accomplished sales leader, who in his most recent role as Chief Revenue Officer at SAP, oversaw the company’s Spend Management and Network line of business. Jason Wolf will oversee Ping Identity’s global team of worldwide sales and revenue, channels, customer success, operations...

As Carnival Cruise Lines welcomes Mardi Gras, its first ship powered by liquid natural gas, to Port Canaveral this Friday morning, every business sector that supports the cruise industry, as well as eager passengers, welcome the resumption of cruising in the United States this summer. Celebrity Cruises will offer the first cruise ship conducting passenger operations since the shut-down, with Celebrity EDGE set to sail on June 26th, 2021 from Port Everglades. Terminal security services “...

The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) Virtual Experience, presented by the Electronic Security Association (ESA), has announced the lineup for OpenXchange – The Changing Competitive Landscape. ESX Virtual Experience 2021 This main stage presentation, to be held during the ESX Virtual Experience 2021, on Tuesday, June 15, will be an interactive panel discussion on unique go-to-market strategies and the opportunities, and challenges likely to impact dealers, integrators, and monitoring compan...

It is the end of the line for analogue phone systems, which can leave alarm companies hanging out to dry, trying to figure out if they need to replace costly alarm panels. With the impending shutdown of the analogue telephone network, alarm monitoring companies nationwide need to come up with a game plan. It is more important than ever for security companies to equip themselves with the knowledge of what new technology solutions are available in the marketplace, in order to help offset the cost...

ASSA ABLOY announces the launch of the HES ES100 wireless electric strike, combining the features of the HES 1500 and 1600 Series electric strikes with Aperio® wireless technology to provide an easy, affordable retrofit solution for remote control and monitoring. As the newest addition to the Aperio family of real-time wireless solutions, the HES ES100 concealed electric strike works in conjunction with the Securitron R100 surface-mounted reader to retrofit an opening with online access con...

Group337, a team of experts focused on activating the companies, brands, and people in the security industry through insights, intuition, and ideas, has announced the launch of The Inside Community, a free and paid app (iOS and Android), and website dedicated to the security industry. The Inside Community The Inside Community is the next evolution of how to connect as an industry. It’s an inclusive space for security professionals to connect, share ideas, learn, and grow. Within this pos...

Smarter Security, Inc. proudly announces GSA’s approval of the ReconaSense PACS Infrastructure for FICAM (Federal Identity, Credential, and Access Management), meeting and exceeding the highest level of requirements for securing government agencies and military installations. Physical access control system ReconaSense is the first Risk-Adaptive Physical Access Control System (RAdPACS) using commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) Mercury hardware that is certified to validate Personal Identity V...

ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire MR Group's hardware division, a supplier of aluminum profile hardware and locks in Portugal. Portfolio expansion "I am very pleased to welcome the MR Group hardware division into the ASSA ABLOY Group. This acquisition delivers on our strategy to strengthen our position in the mature markets through adding complementary products and solutions to our core business,” says Nico Delvaux, President, and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. "We are committed to grow...

Dahua Technology is pleased to announce the highly experienced QLS (QVIS Lighting and Security) has become a new distributor in the UK and Ireland market. “We are delighted to announce QLS as the latest distributor of Dahua products in the UK,” said James Wang, Vice President and the General Manager of the UK & Ireland. Video IoT technologies “With over 20 years’ industry experience and significant investments in stores and technology, QLS are well placed to boost...

Device Authority, a pioneer in identity and access management (IAM) for the Internet of Things (IoT), and Medigate, an IoT device security and asset management company dedicated to healthcare, announce their partnership for securing the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT). Whether to improve the cybersecurity of IoMT, or directly address other challenges, this partnership delivers Healthcare Delivery Organisations (HDOs) important new integrated capabilities. Explosive spending on the Internet o...

Ping Identity, the intelligent identity solution for the enterprise, showcases a continued commitment to open standards through the achievement of the Financial-grade API Client Initiated Back-Channel Authentication (FAPI-CIBA) certification. This certification enables enterprises to improve the consumer experience during authentication and authorisation for financial transactions. FAPI-CIBA is a security and interoperability standard from the OpenID Foundation for financial, insurance, healthc...

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI), a global provider of enterprise computing, storage, networking and green computing technology, has turn-key, pre-defined, pre-tested and validated rack-level solutions for the most demanding workloads found in advanced data centre environments. Supermicro offers complete racks pre-configured with the latest servers, storage, networking equipment, cabling, software configurations and management infrastructure designed and built by a global in-house sta...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announced the launch of the identiFINDER® R700 Backpack Radiation Detector, an advanced mobile system that offers unparalleled capability for broad-area radiological monitoring missions. The company also announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has placed the first order for the device as part of its Helium-3 Alternative Implementation Backpack Programme (HAIBP). Programmed out of the Counter Weapons of Mass Dest...

Nineteen Group, organisers of International Security Expo and International Cyber Expo, have announced that they will be working with the Department for International Trade’s UK Defence & Security Exports’ team to secure international participation at this year’s exhibition. Returning to Olympia, London from 28-29 September, the co-located events attract more than 14,000 buyers from across the security industry looking to source the latest innovative pr...

Openpath, a pioneer in touchless, modern access control and workplace safety automation announces a new cloud-to-cloud integration with Schlage® NDE and LE mobile-enabled wireless locks from Allegion U.S., a provider of security products and solutions as well as seamless access. This new integration provides a greater selection of cost-effective security solutions across an organisation’s entire deployment and makes Openpath one of the only physical access control providers in the com...