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OSI Systems, Inc. announced that its Security division was awarded a contract from an international airport for approximately $42 million to provide a range of checkpoint and hold baggage screening solutions. Maintenance, service, and support Among the systems to be included are the RTT® 110 (Real Time Tomography) explosive detection system for screening hold baggage, Orion® 920CT (Computed Tomography) checkpoint screening system integrated with Rapiscan TRS™ (Tray Return System)...

Innodisk, a pioneering global AI solution provider, is showcasing its comprehensive new products at Computex 2024 with a focus on edge AI. Key highlights include the industry's pioneering CXL 2.0 memory expansion, E3.S SSD, and innovative MIPI over Type-C camera technology for machine vision. Live demonstrations of smart manufacturing PPE recognition and intelligent people tracking will emphasise Innodisk’s custom edge AI capabilities. This event also unveils Innodisk’s new brand vi...

Comelit-PAC has launched the PAC 511 DCi Access Controller Kits, designed to equip distribution partners and installers with all the essential tools necessary to deliver smart solutions for safeguarding properties. In an era where smart security and convenience are paramount, Comelit-PAC has recognised the importance of providing seamless access control systems to enable quick and easy installation, regardless of the size or type of the premises. Smart security technology Steve Riley, Divisio...

Gunnebo Entrance Control is proud to announce the promotion of Jamie Keyte to the position of Country Manager for the UK & Ireland, to oversee all business growth, sales, and operations. Jamie Keyte Jamie's journey with Gunnebo began as an apprentice at 16, and his dedication, hard work, and exceptional leadership skills earned him this significant role. Starting as an apprentice, and operating through Service and Contract Management roles, Jamie quickly demonstrated his technical prowess...

AtlasIED, a recognised pioneer in the commercial audio, voice evac, and security industries, announces the appointment of Charlie Kowalczyk as Director of Support Services. Kowalczyk steps into the role, currently held by Dick Snider, General Manager of Support Services, who is retiring on June 1.  Dick Snider has spent 16 years pioneering AtlasIED’s Platinum Assurance Plan and adding value with preventive maintenance, service, and extended warranty programs for the company's complex...

Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced the opening of several new R&D hubs and experience centres, and the expansion of several offices around the world. New R&D hubs Underscoring its commitment to innovation, Genetec is expanding its global footprint with the establishment and expansion of new research and development hubs in strategic locations worldwide. Located in Vienna (Austria)...

Logpoint is announcing that Mikkel Drucker has been appointed new Chief Executive Officer at Logpoint. The nomination of Drucker marks the next stage in Logpoint’s journey to becoming a European cybersecurity powerhouse, providing regional access to outcome-driven security operations and compliance technologies. Drucker is an international technology executive with a strong focus on commercial excellence and a proven track record of successfully scaling SaaS and scale-up companies an...

The PSA Network, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, announced the addition of Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company, to its technology partner roster. SDS offers Active Shooter Intelligence, a comprehensive solution that combines next-generation sensors, advanced situational awareness software and seamless data integration with 911 services. SDS was added to the PSA Network as a part of its commitment to providing the be...

Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc., a subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., is pleased to announce significant enhancements in the performance and reliability of its firearm detection AI analytics. These improvements will be incorporated into RAD's popular line of security devices, including ROSA™, RIO™, AVA™, and RADDOG™, and will begin shipping in June. Key features Key features of the upgraded firearm detection system include: Double Aut...

Renowned UK-based Intruder Detection manufacturer - Texecom is pleased to announce a key addition to their UK sales team with the appointment of a new Digital Sales Lead. With over 25 years of technology sales experience, Raff Miah has joined Texecom in the newly formed role which will see him lead the Digital Sales function to increase support for key installers, integrators, and end-users. Extensive industry experience Raff held roles in the telecommunications sector which included over 10...

As the cybersecurity landscape evolves with the looming threat of quantum computing, industry pioneers are joining forces to develop robust solutions. The Hyperform consortium unites several pioneering players in cybersecurity and post-quantum: IDEMIA Secure Transactions, a project coordinator and a pioneering provider of secure solutions, CryptoNext, a provider of post-quantum cryptography remediation solutions, Atempo, a provider of data protection solutions, Prim’X, a software publ...

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc, the cybersecurity solutions company focused on cyber strategy has signed a partnership agreement with Boost, the key operations and logistics partner across Croatia, servicing multiple international markets. Through this partnership, Boost will distribute Crossword’s full suite of cybersecurity products across Europe.  Boost will support Crossword, by providing clients with its ISO audit accreditation support services, enabling them to receive I...

Colt Technology Services (Colt), the digital infrastructure company, announced an expansion to its Colt Intelligent Communications (CIC) Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) with availability in seven further European countries. The additional countries–Czech Republic, Finland, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Romania and Slovakia – mean businesses can now benefit from the quality, security and flexibility delivered by Colt’s suite of fully compliant cloud voice services in 2...

Cepsa, one of Spain's largest integrated energy companies, operates two energy parks in the south of Spain. For years, employees at the plants have relied on Pepperl+Fuchs products to communicate with each other and document daily tasks such as maintenance. The introduction of 5G has now created new standards in terms of availability, network coverage, and latency, opening an opportunity to gradually replace the existing Smart-Ex® 02 inventory with the intrinsically safe Smart-Ex® 0...

Digitalisation is reshaping the way individuals live and work. Buildings should be at the centre of this change, streamlining daily interactions with homes, offices, and other workplaces, moving into and around them seamlessly. Everyone who uses a site also needs confidence in its security and safety, not just its efficiency and usability.  Connected digital access In addition, connected digital access is a fundamental block in constructing more intelligent buildings. As analysts Omdia...

Pioneering sensor manufacturer OPTEX has reached a landmark 45th year at the forefront of the industry, recognised for its continuous commitment to the development and creation of intelligent sensing and detection technologies and solutions. Founded on 25 May 1979 in a coffee house in Kyoto, Japan, by electronics engineer Toru Kobayashi and three of his colleagues, OPTEX was born with a clear vision: to build a global sensing technology business with precision and intelligence at its heart. OP...

Speakers at the 10th ETSI/IQC Quantum Safe Cryptography Conference have called on organisations to prepare their cybersecurity infrastructures to address the challenges of a post-quantum world. Organised by ETSI and the Institute for Quantum Computing, this year’s conference was hosted from 14-16 May by the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT), National University of Singapore (NUS), in partnership with the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and the Cyber Security Agen...

Belden Inc., a pioneering global supplier of network infrastructure and digitisation solutions, announces new products designed for secure, high-quality performance in critical applications. Data orchestration & management   Hirschmann IT Dragonfly DAP847 Railway Wi-Fi 6 Radios provide connectivity for train-to-ground communications, enabling reliable roaming and high data throughput for European rail applications. Hirschmann IT MAMMUTHUS Enterprise Managed Switches deliver to...

Precisely, the global pioneer in data integrity, announced that Generali Real Estate, one of the world's pioneering real estate asset managers, relies on Precisely for its unparalleled data enrichment expertise. Precisely Points of Interest (POI) data helps Generali Real Estate unlock greater context from location data and fuel artificial intelligence (AI) advancements transforming the real estate market. Standard real estate metrics When Generali Real Estate became one of the first real...

Logpoint has been named a Niche Player in the 2024 Magic Quadrant for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) by Gartner, the independent industry analyst firm. Logpoint has been recognised in every Magic Quadrant for SIEM since 2018. Logpoint offers a Converged SIEM solution that comes with native Security Orchestration, Automation & Response (SOAR). The solution offers Threat Detection, Investigation & Response (TDIR) and compliance use cases, helping organisations increase...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced it has achieved substantial growth in the state of Pennsylvania over the last year. The company has more than doubled its footprint in the state, hiring dozens of Pennsylvania veterans, technologists, and skilled employees for high-paying emerging technology jobs with a global impact. With concerns for public safety on the ri...

The Cyber Leader Summit, held at London’s Leadenhall Building and hosted by Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a pioneering AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider, served as a forum for discussing the escalating threats in the cyber landscape, with a particular focus on the alarming rise in cybercrime and the critical need for more robust defences. The one-day event brought together over 200 delegates, along with experts from Check Point, Microsoft, Om...

Microsoft Azure customers in the United Arab Emirates now gain access to the StreamSets data integration platform with the scalability, reliability, and agility of Azure. StreamSets, a Software AG company, announced the availability of the StreamSets platform in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Data integration capabilities StreamSets customers in the UAE can now take advantage of stronger...

The European Parliament has plenary voted in favour of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) recently. This is a major step towards decarbonisation of the building stock. However, the new directive also creates fire safety and security challenges. Euralarm proposes a planned and holistic approach of these topics. European building stock A large majority of the buildings in the European Union, about 85%, were constructed prior to 2000. Within this group, 75% are categorised as...

Matrix successfully demonstrated its cutting-edge security products and solutions at InnoMetro 2024, held from May 21st to 22nd at the Hotel Taj Vivanta. As a pioneering Indian company, Matrix proudly presented its RDSO 6.0-compliant network cameras, specifically designed for Indian Railways, at Booth No. H1.17. During the event, Matrix highlighted its commitment to cybersecurity with network cameras certified by STQC, Delhi lab, adhering to OWASP ASVS 4.0 L2 norms. These cameras ensure the s...

Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider, has launched the AIB-800, an AI Box that enables users to convert any standard ONVIF-compatible video surveillance camera into an AI-enabled analytics camera. The AI Box provides a cost-effective and seamless way for businesses to upgrade their current camera equipment to leverage the benefits of AI, with no need to modify existing security systems and avoiding the complexities of replacing them entirely. Moreover, no additional construction...

Kepler Vision Technologies has announced its 20th patent for its innovative fall-detection technology. The patent reinforces Kepler’s commitment to providing trusted and proven technologies that secure care availability and better support for healthcare workers.  The newest patent granted is Kepler’s first patent in Japan. The Dutch health-tech company also has eleven patents in the United States with the others being granted in Europe, specifically in Germany, France and...

The Keynetics-supplied SentriGuard electronic key safe, previously certified to LPS 1175 C1 and already unsurpassed in terms of security by any other supplier on the market, has strengthened its position through the achievement of an LPS 1175 C3 rating. C3 level security rating This phenomenal result was achieved by continuous product development and recurring testing, which resulted in the use of a shroud (a customised steel key safe ‘armour’) and specified fixings to guarantee th...

DeepL, a pioneering language AI company, announced $300 million of investment at a $2 billion valuation. Led by Index Ventures, the heavily oversubscribed round attracted strong support from new investors, who will bring their extensive expertise, connections, and resources to support DeepL's growth and long-term vision to transform the way companies communicate around the world. Additional late-stage investors, including ICONIQ Growth, Teachers' Venture Growth, and others, also participated, a...

Northern Data Group's GenAI cloud platform, Taiga Cloud, a pioneering European generative AI cloud service provider (CSP) and VAST Data, the AI data platform company, announced a strategic partnership. Together, Taiga Cloud and VAST will deliver dedicated, scalable generative AI cloud services to Europe, driven by 100 percent carbon-free energy. Gartner predicts that by 2030, AI could consume up to 3.5 percent of the world's electricity. To meet this growing demand, organisations are seeking&nb...