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76% of the UK’s critical national infrastructure (CNI) organisations have identified the use of AI to drive cyber threats as a current security concern.  This dramatic rise in concern about how cybercriminals use AI is revealed in new research by pioneering cyber security services firm Bridewell, surveying 521 staff responsible for cyber security at UK CNI organisations in sectors such as civil aviation, telecommunications, energy, transport, media, financial services and water suppl...

The GSMA, a global organisation that conducts the world's largest exhibition and conference for the mobile ecosystem across different continents — the annual Mobile World Congress (MWC) — has selected Regula as an identity verification provider for its event in Barcelona. In 2024 alone, the company’s solutions provided smooth and quick access for more than 100,000 attendees of the congress. MWC attracts tens of thousands of visitors, including representatives of mobi...

The future of retail security and customer experience is here, and it's powered by facial recognition technology! RecFaces, a provider of facial biometric software solutions, in collaboration with, the Shopping Centre Association of India (SCAI) is ready to host the ‘Face Forward: Revolutionising Safety and Ease at Shopping Centres’ virtual discussion.  22 May 2024 is the date on the agenda for this virtual discussion which will be the engine of change for the APAC and MEN...

A prominent figure in the Security and Telecom sector, Matrix concludes its successful participation at SAFE West Expo 2024 in Mumbai. With over three decades of industry expertise, Matrix seized the opportunity to engage with industry peers, gain valuable insights, and explore avenues for collaboration.  Technology-centric solutions Matrix is steadfast in its dedication to delivering technology-centric solutions, with a paramount focus on ensuring customer contentment. This dedication i...

The number of women in the civil aviation workforce, especially in leadership positions like CEOs, pilots, air traffic controllers, and aircraft engineers, has been on an ascent, especially in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region as the global aviation industry heads toward growth and expansion.  To boost their presence in leadership roles in the US$553.9 billion-value global airlines market, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the trade association representing a...

The integration of cutting-edge technology, spurred on by innovation, is propelling efficiency and productivity to new heights. In turn, this opens up prospects for manufacturers across security, smart building, fire safety and mobility sectors through the rising development of IoT and AI trends. To capitalise on the opportunities created by technological advancements, Messe Frankfurt and CCPIT-Shanghai are partnering on a new security, safety and fire protection fair – Intersec Shanghai....

Gcore, the global edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions provider, has announced the launch of a new DDoS protection point of presence (PoP) for its robust global edge network, in Dubai, UAE. The company has more than 30 protection PoPs across six continents, including Europe, Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East. The new Dubai filtering point allows customers to take advantage of advanced DDoS protection services without delay. Dubai PoP By opening the Dubai PoP and expanding i...

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, has announced that support for employee badges in Apple Wallet is available for Gallagher customers in the U.S. with the release of Gallagher Command Centre v9.10.   Employee badge in Apple Wallet is fully integrated with Gallagher Command Centre, making it easy for customers to issue and manage access credentials for their employees with in-app provisioning via Gallagher’s Mobile Connect app.   Managing credentials with ease O...

Sweden's Södra Älvsborgs Rescue Service Association, (SÄRF) has increased its deployment of LiveU's real-time video transmission solutions, adding recording capabilities to create a complete 'live and store' video set-up for situational awareness and use in training scenarios.  This significantly strengthens its decision-making, responsiveness and preparedness to deal with fires and accidents. Headquartered in Boras, the regional rescue organisation runs rescue services in s...

A wider group of customers can now experience the benefits of Dicentis Hybrid Meetings with the latest rollout of this cloud-hosted end-to-end hybrid conference solution. The technology update is part of an ongoing mission of Bosch Building Technologies to meet the rapidly evolving needs of the modern professional conferencing environment. Hybrid meeting environment Dicentis Hybrid Meetings is a fully native end-to-end solution that ticks all the boxes for highly efficient, legally compliant...

Allied Universal®, the world’s renowned security and facility services company, has been named to the Newsweek list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters 2024 with a ranking of four and a half stars.  The list was compiled based on responses from people with less than five years of employment experience currently working at companies with more than 500 employees. Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters “Allied Universal is honoured to be recognised as one of Amer...

VIPRE Security Group, a global pioneer and award-winning cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection company, released its Q1 2024 Email Threat Trends report, based on an analysis of 1.8 billion emails. The findings reveal the evolving landscape of email-based threats and emerging tactics malicious actors are employing. The US, UK, Ireland, and Japan top the spam sources list. The report identifies the US as the top source of spam emails globally, followed by the U.K., Ireland, and Japan. The U...

Exabeam, a global cybersecurity pioneer that delivers AI-driven security operations, announced Investigation Timelines™ within the Exabeam Search™ application, a powerful new capability on the Exabeam Security Operations Platform™. An industry-first, Investigation Timelines break down silos and simplify investigations for security analysts with integrated cross-platform workflows. Designed to empower security teams amid growing threats and skills shortages, this innovative cap...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, announced it will offer customers a new AI-powered search in Beta. Leveraging a large language and large vision model, Verkada's AI-powered search will enable customers to use everyday language to search their video security camera footage for people and vehicles, making their investigations even more intuitive and efficient. "Our new AI-powered search is an exciting expansion of the way that Verkada leverages the latest AI and comp...

Dahua Technology, a world-pioneering video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, made its debut at Intertraffic Amsterdam 2024, displaying a diverse range of ITS solutions tailored to improve road safety, optimise traffic operations, and contribute to sustainable urban development. During the event, Mr. Wang Jun, General Manager of ITS Product R&D at Dahua Technology, delivered a keynote speech titled “AI Enables Future Traffic”. Role of AIoT technologies Based on Dahua&...

Hikvision, a world-pioneering manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, will proudly unveil its Solar Solutions lineup at a May 23 webinar, showcasing this unprecedented solution to security challenges in standalone sites and hard to reach remote locations. Attendees will receive a 50% discount on the 4 MP Kit DS-2XS2T47G1-LDH/4G/C18S40 when purchased within 30 days of the webinar. Solar Kits with Colo...

Barracuda Networks, Inc., a trusted partner and major provider of cloud-first security solutions, announced that Neal Bradbury has been elevated to the role of Chief Product Officer. In this new role, Neal will lead a unified product, engineering, and advanced technology team to steer the vision for Barracuda’s comprehensive cybersecurity platform and drive customer-centric innovation across the entire portfolio. The platform is designed to protect customers across all attack surfaces inc...

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., continues to gain momentum since reformulating its business operations to focus exclusively on physical security and business intelligence applications. Quanergy’s groundbreaking 3D LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) solutions provide users with real-time data to detect potential threats and abnormalities for immediate remediation with unparalleled levels of precision and range in virtually any environment or operating conditions. Accelerate Quanergy&rsquo...

Google Workspace is a set of productivity applications with over 3 billion users and 10 million paying customers around the world. As the storage of a massive amount of sensitive information, this cloud-based suite is a top security concern for businesses. The risk of data breaches makes it crucial for MSP to implement data loss prevention (DLP) controls to prevent leaks within apps, such as Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides and more. Let’s review how. What is DLP in Google Workspace?...

Milestone Systems, a global pioneer in video technology, is at the forefront of the video security industry, emphasising responsible technology innovation across its operations. The company will host this free, one-day event on May 7 in Toronto. Geared to IT pioneers and security professionals, the day will feature engaging presentations from Milestone's technology partners across key industries such as education, healthcare, city surveillance, and hospitality. Attendees will gain insights into...

Financial landscape is growing expeditiously, offering new opportunities of economic and commercial growth. And experts suggest that facial recognition can be uniquely profiting to lever and protect this growth. RecFaces, an international facial recognition software vendor, is excited to announce their upcoming webinar focusing on the transformative role of Facial Recognition Systems in the Banking Sector. The webinar, titled ‘Facial Recognition In Banks: A Win-Win Game To Improve Securi...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has announced its regional security personnel winners for 2024, recognising frontline security officers across the United Kingdom for their commitment to keeping people, property and places professionally protected. The BSIA’s regional security personnel awards are part of the Association’s British Security Awards, which will be held from 2024 at the Royal Lancaster London. All regional winners will now go forward as national finalist...

Genetec Inc., a renowned technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that its new enterprise-grade SaaS solution, Security Center SaaS, gives organisations the complete freedom to choose the door controllers, cameras, and devices that work best for their business. Based on an open platform architecture, Security Center SaaS enables organisations to connect direct-to-cloud with the latest Axis, Bosch, Hanwha, and i-PRO camera...

In an awards ceremony held at California State University, Fullerton, Allied Universal® Global Chairman and CEO Steve Jones received the 2024 Excellence in Executive Leadership Award from the university’s Giles-O’Malley Centre for Leadership.  “I am honoured to be recognised for the innovative strategies Allied Universal has implemented to further the security industry,” Jones said. “Leadership and innovation have always held a steadfast pla...

The PSA Network, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators announced the lineup of sponsors for PSA TEC 2024 (TEC) in Dallas, Texas, May 13-17.  PSA TEC 2024 "PSA TEC 2024 will again be the most powerful event for security integrators, and we have an incredible group of technology partner sponsors that enable PSA to exceed expectations in delivering high-quality educational offerings, networking, and exclusive engagement with prominent industry pioneers...

Gallagher Security announced the latest release of their award-winning security site management software, Command Centre v9.10, marking a significant evolution for the security platform trusted to protect some of the world’s most critical sites. Mark Junge, Chief Executive at Gallagher Security explains, “Customers and Channel Partners of Gallagher who take advantage of this upgrade will benefit from a fast-evolving ecosystem of Gallagher Security technology that sets them up for th...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has updated its manufacturers’ code of practice that recommends on the design, testing and manufacture of safety and security products with cyber exposure, whilst aligning with major new UK legislation. Manufacturers of safety and security systems' Cybersecurity code of practice, is based on international industry best practices regarding cybersecurity and refers to recognised guidance and standards applied to safety and security systems....

Intelligent power management company Eaton participated in The White House Office of the National Cyber Director’s Convening on Cyber Workforce event on April 29 to underscore its commitment to cybersecurity training across industries. The company’s vice president of engineering and technology, Luiz Fernando Huet de Bacellar participated in the roundtable discussion with U.S. business, government and community pioneers. Eaton’s multipronged efforts The need for cybersecurity...

G2E Asia, the pioneering gaming and entertainment marketplace in Asia, proudly announces its return to Macau on June 4-6, 2024, marking its 15th anniversary milestone. In collaboration with the Asian IR Expo, this year’s event is set to deliver an enhanced experience in all aspects of the expo, with 360-degree opportunities across the gaming, entertainment, and integrated resort industries. Aligned with the industry’s growing focus on technology, G2E Asia’s 15th edition will u...

Fingerprint Cards AB has partnered with Lapa Electric, an Indian-based premium electric mobility start-up, to bring the best security to two-wheelers and create India’s first biometric-enabled electric scooter (e-scooter). The use of e-scooters in India has sky-rocketed in recent years, and this growth is expected to continue. In 2023, the penetration rate of e-scooters in India was 13%, yet by 2030 this is projected to grow to 75%. Use of biometrics Adam Philpott, CEO of Fingerpri...