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Since July 2020, IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH has been represented in Serbia with its subsidiary. Based in Novi Sad, Serbia's second largest city and considered the country's technological centre, the pure development unit is closely linked to the Faculty of Technical Sciences of the local university. The manufacturer of digital industrial cameras is thus intensifying its cooperation with science and research – especially in the field of artificial intelligence. Strong focus on d...

ConnectWise, the provider of software and expert services purpose-built for technology solution providers (TSPs), announces it has acquired Perch Security and StratoZen. These acquisitions establish ConnectWise as the platform with the comprehensive offering for TSP - complete with business management, unified management and security management, including SOC and SIEM services.  As part of the ConnectWise Fortify™ security management solution, these technologies will provide revoluti...

Leonardo welcomes the announcement made by the U.S. Department of Defence to award AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corp. a 171 million USD modification to the previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract for the US Navy’s Advanced Helicopter Training System. This modification exercises options for the production and delivery of an additional 36 TH-73A aircraft, with work expected to be completed in December 2022 in Philadelphia, PA. Firm-fixed price contract In January 2020 Leonardo, throug...

The 31st annual Resideo CONNECT event gathered more than 125 security companies from across North America. All from the comfort of their own computer screen, of course. During the two-hour event, Resideo shined a spotlight on the work its dedicated dealers performed in 2020, shared its view on the year ahead, and offered opportunities for them to network in a virtual social lounge and learn new techniques for how to serve their customers. From the opening video to the end keynote address, Resid...

Overhead Door Brand, a globally renowned manufacturer of residential and commercial door solutions, has launched the next generation of the OHD Anywhere app. The new version of OHD Anywhere includes enhanced features based on user feedback that improve everyday life and allow homeowners to monitor and operate their garage doors remotely from their smart device. Personalised garage door access “In this modern, digital age that is overflowing with advanced technology, a garage door opener...

Based on a comprehensive understanding of most realistic threats faced by homeland and private security professionals, PPSS Group announces an official replacement for their highly acclaimed polycarbonate-based stab resistant body armour. The firm’s product video, featuring the CEO Robert Kaiser being beaten and stabbed wearing the body armour is widely regarded as ‘physical evidence’ of its precise performance level and quality. Forward-thinking solution Kaiser said: &ldquo...

Safetrust, a pioneer in virtual credential solutions, introduces the SABRE MODULE, a 30-second plug-in upgrade that adds DESFire EV3 and remote management capabilities to installed HID iCLASS readers. Supports Wi-Fi The module simplifies the transition from legacy prox, iCLASS or SEOS credentials to DESFire EV3 and supports Wi-Fi which allows customers to remotely manage and configure their readers, eliminating the need for onsite visits. Plug and play The fast, plug-and-play solution requir...

FLIR Systems, Inc. announces two intelligent traffic system cameras, the FLIR ThermiCam™ AI with thermal imaging and the FLIR TrafiCam™ AI visible camera, both with artificial intelligence (AI) to optimise traffic flow on roadways and at intersections. When combined with the FLIR Acyclica™ cloud platform, cities can apply the AI-camera data to predict traffic, prevent congestion and potential accidents, and create safer roads for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians 24 hours a d...

Codebase Technologies has introduced a brand-new digital FinTech offering, Digibanc Digital Roshan, to empower conventional and Islamic banks in Pakistan to manage seamless, consistent, and engaging customer journeys across multiple customer touch-points and drive their digital transformations. Digibanc Digital Roshan solutions The comprehensive digital solution, Digibanc Digital Roshan aims to help banks to support overseas Pakistani customers to open their Roshan Digital Accounts effortlessl...

Safetrust, a pioneer in virtual credential solutions, and AlertEnterprise Inc., the foremost physical-logical security convergence software company, have entered into a strategic partnership to deliver next-generation digital access credentialing and controls, providing frictionless, safe and secure workspace access experience for employees, contingent workers and visitors. Benefits of collaboration The collaboration reinforces the new way businesses are defining smart and healthy workplaces,...

Leonardo, the title-holder in the Aerospace Defence & Security (AD&S) sector, has launched a new initiative dedicated to its key suppliers. It focuses on the issue of operational excellence to support companies in their lean journey through maximising competitiveness and customer satisfaction with a structured approach of continuous improvement, reducing excess and improving the quality and flexibility of products and services. Programme & workshop The project is part of the Leona...

With the ring of a bell, Dnake (Xiamen) Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter called “DNAKE”) has successfully completed its initial public offering (IPO) of stock, marking that the Company formally goes public on the Growth Enterprise Market of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange at 9:25 AM on November 12th, 2020. DNAKE’s management and directors gathered together in Shenzhen Stock Exchange to witness the historical moment of DNAKE’s successful listing. DNAKE stock ros...

PACE Security, a Southern California-based security integration and systems design firm, has announced that it has added the Alcatraz Rock autonomous access control platform to its solutions portfolio. “We are excited to have PACE embrace the Alcatraz Rock and its ability to deliver access control via facial authentication,” said Alcatraz Chief Revenue Officer, Tina D’Agostin. Alcatraz Rock added to portfolio Tina adds, “PACE has already successfully delivered autonomo...

Check Point has introduced its next-generation unified cyber security platform, Check Point R81. The new platform is one of industry’s first to deliver autonomous threat prevention designed for the entire distributed enterprise, enabling IT staff to manage the most complex and dynamic network environments easily and efficiently. Enterprises have accelerated their digital transformation programmes and changed IT priorities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has increased their cyb...

Altronix, the recognised front-runner in power and data transmission products for the professional security industry, is further expanding its Trove™ series with an access and power integration solution exclusively designed to support Hartmann Controls. The pre-configured kits will accommodate up to 8 or 16 doors each and are scalable for large systems. Authorities comments “These new Trove solutions provide authorised Hartmann Controls dealers with added features and benefits tha...

Iris ID, a pioneering provider of iris recognition technology, announced the compatibility of its iCAM M300 handheld, multi-modal biometric reader and the MozaicID iCAM M300 smartcard software credential application. This application enables the mobile device to accommodate a range of Personal Identity Verification (PIV) compatible credentials including PIV Interoperable (PIV-I) and the Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC), a smartcard used by workers requiring access to secu...

Dell Technologies has announced the release of their new Dell EMC PowerProtect DP series integrated appliances and PowerProtect Data Manager Software advancements to help businesses and customers protect, manage and recover data from traditional and modern applications, across core data centers, edge locations and public clouds. PowerProtect Cyber Recovery Dell, the industry renowned company in data protection appliances and software, also announces the release of PowerProtect Cyber Recovery,...

ProdataKey (PDK), manufacturer of the cloud access control platform built for mobile, releases a whitepaper that explores the differentiating features and distinct advantages of a Mobile First access control platform. Built from the ground up with the needs of the mobile user foremost in mind, Mobile First platforms are designed with the mobile experience as the default method by which integrators, technicians, system administrators, managers, tenants, and employees engage with the system. Exp...

The Open University, which is based in London, has been bombarded by 1,191,312 malicious email attacks over the past nine months, from January 2020 to September 2020. This is according to official data obtained by a Parliament Street think tank via a Freedom of Information act request. Fortunately, all malicious messages, which included spam, malware and phishing attacks, were blocked by the University’s servers. Distance learning courses In its response to Parliament Street researchers,...

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., a renowned provider of cyber security solutions globally, has released its cyber security predictions for 2021; detailing the key security challenges that organisations will face over the next year. Check Point states that the effects of the changes introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to be a key focus for organisations’ IT and security teams. 81% of enterprises have adopted mass remote working for their employees, with 74% plannin...

Allied Universal, a renowned security and facility services company in North America, honours and supports all members of the military not just on Veterans Day this November but each and every day. "While many businesses talk the talk about why military veterans are important hires, the physical security sector actually walks the walk,” said Steve Jones, Chairman & CEO of Allied Universal. “We honour and appreciate the sacrifices made by our nations’ military and we consta...

ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA), the membership associations for the security industry, announce a partnership to produce an event designed to help security organisations and businesses around the world develop and implement diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) strategies. The free virtual event, titled Global DE&I Strategy: Policy and Practices that Produce Positive Business Outcomes, will be held 10 December 2020, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET. Gener...

Globally renowned access control systems manufacturer and supplier, Videx has announced the launch of two new apps for its web server access control system, the WS4 and has also released a new firmware with additional features. WS4 web server access control The WS4 can manage up to 20 entrances locally or remotely from anywhere via a mobile phone, tablet or PC using a web browser to connect to the system and it’s very easy to install. It can also hold approximately 2,500 proximity and co...

Freedom is now available as a cost-effective, always-up-to-date Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) for subscription-based security management and video surveillance through the cloud. About ACaas software Identiv, Inc., a front-runner in digital identification and security, announced the release of Freedom Cloud, the cloud-based Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) offering for the Freedom Access Control solution. Freedom features the industry’s lowest equipment footprint and its cloud,...

ADT Commercial continues its strategic M&A strategy, expanding its nationwide geographic footprint and deepening its capabilities to serve mid-market, national and large-scale commercial customers in New York and New Jersey with the announcement it has purchased Deterrent Technologies, Inc., based out of Ocean, NJ. About Deterrent Technologies Established in 1982 by David and Carol Hersh, Deterrent Technologies, Inc. has been a pioneer in designing, installing and servicing comprehensive p...

The integration developed between Vanderbilt’s ACT Enterprise access control software platform and Hanwha Techwin’s Wisenet WAVE video management software (VMS), means operators are now able to instantly visually verify access control activity and events directly from ACT Enterprise. ACT Enterprise is a role-based software platform which streamlines the monitoring and management of ACTpro access control systems comprising web-enabled door controller interfaces and MiFare and/or DESf...

Gulfnet Security Systems has partnered with Patriot One Technologies, developer of the PATSCAN™ Multi-Sensor Threat Detection Platform, to purchase, deploy and service as the Middle East region’s security system integrator. Gulfnet Security Systems has been servicing the Middle East regions for over 16 years, under a leadership with experience running profitable businesses for 31 years in the United Arab Emirates, where the Company will focus its initial PATSCAN Platform sales and d...

Understanding and predicting human behaviour is one of the biggest challenges facing modelers of both pandemics and cyber risk, a new report from CyberCube concludes. According to the report, which sets out to understand the lessons both pandemic and cyber modelers could learn from each other, the potential for political decisions and the public’s response to affect the duration and severity of both types of events is critical to successful modeling. Partnership The report, which includ...

The EMEA Telecom Engineering Centre of Excellence (TEE) of Deloitte (located in Portugal) and AlgoSec, a renowned provider of business-driven network security management solutions, have entered into an alliance to establish a network protection transformation offer to safeguard clients against complex threats and attacks. The combined team will deliver, operate, and maintain a network protection offer with joint functions managed between Deloitte and AlgoSec. Deloitte TEE will focus on deliveri...

Cyber security concerns regularly top the list of things that keep business leaders up at night. The threat landscape is constantly shifting and evolving, as determined malicious actors launch new attacks and exploit vulnerabilities. Defending against threats and protecting company data can feel like a never-ending game where it’s impossible to stay one step ahead. To counteract this, Axis Communications (Axis) leads a collaborative effort with system integrators, security experts and end...