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CNL Software, a global provider of Physical Security Information management (PSIM) software, will be demonstrating the latest features of its IPSecurityCenter PSIM software at the GSX. These demonstrations will help those responsible for the security of major cities, government agencies, public & private critical infrastructure, public & private corporations, and transportation facilities & networks to better understand and more efficiently react to security incidents. Recent IPSecu...

Videonetics, the visual computing platform development company, announces that it ranked amongst top 5 Video Management Software providers in Asia market with the market share of 5.4%, according to a recently released report released by IHS Markit. IHS Markit is a provider of critical information, analytics and expertise to forge solutions for the major industries and markets that drive economies worldwide. Rankings are adjudged using a robust rating scale and evaluated on based on percentage r...

ASIS International, globally renowned association for security management professionals, has announced a special addition to its keynote lineup for the Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2019, to be held September 8-12 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. On Monday, September 9, from 8:30 am – 10:00 am, Ian Bremmer, Ph.D., the geopolitical expert and author, will address GSX 2019 attendees to officially kick off the paid conference program. His discussion will center around navigating the curr...

Most enterprises today deploy a multitude of touchpoints where consumers can interact and access the information they require. For many organisations, APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are the bread-and-butter for enabling inter-enterprise process automation, IoT devices and mobile applications. Even though they are working behind the scenes, APIs are ubiquitous. They help to deliver sports updates, post online messages, order food – enabling everything online. To stay competitive...

Beijing-based Pensees Technology Co Ltd (Pensees), known for its integrated AI-based solutions in computer vision and IoT technologies, formally unveiled the Pensees Singapore Institute, an R&D facility which will oversee the company's applied industrial research and delivery capabilities in Singapore and the region. The Institute was officially launched by Mr. Ma Yuan, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Pensees, and Ms. Wang Rong Fang, the counsellor for Science and Technology at t...

ExtraHop, globally renowned cloud-first detection and response solutions provider for hybrid enterprises, has issued a security advisory exposing several cases of third-party vendors ‘phoning home’ proprietary data without the knowledge of or authorisation from their customers. The advisory serves as a warning to all enterprises to hold their vendors more accountable for how they use customer data. Phoning home proprietary data The newly-issued advisory defines phoning home as a ho...

Security-Net, Inc., a network of security system integrators, is welcoming two new members, providing the organisation with important geographic reach in the New York, New Jersey and Illinois areas. These two new additions increase Security-Net’s membership to twenty. New members include FE Moran Security Solutions, headquartered in Champaign, Illinois and Care Security Systems, based out of New York City. Their addition to Security-Net will bring extensive expertise in a diverse array of...

As a long standing Development Partner, Third Millennium is pleased to further strengthen its status with LEGIC in providing new and design-led collaborative innovation within the security access marketplace. With headquarters based in Switzerland, LEGIC is a trusted supplier to corporations around the world in supplying secure credential and access authentication control, and for more than 25 years, it has been a developer in mobile and contactless smartcard technologies using RFID, BLE and NF...

Carbon Black, globally renowned cloud-native endpoint protection solutions provider, has released a white paper that proposes an updated cybersecurity kill chain model to help defenders stay ahead of evolving cyberattacks. Cybersecurity kill chain model The paper titled, ‘Cognitions of a Cybercriminal: Introducing the Cognitive Attack Loop and the 3 Phases of Cybercriminal Behaviour’, delves into the various ways cybercriminals have evolved in recent years and offers specific guide...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is pleased to welcome Gwen Curran as its new Channel Partner Manager North. Gwen’s role is a pivotal one in TDSi’s ongoing relationship with its Channel Partners in Northern England and Scotland. John Davies, Managing Director of TDSi commented, “Channel Partners are a lifeblood for TDSi and we have a close working relationship with them as we build our business together. We are very pleased to welcome Gwen to this highly important role in...

DDoS attacks are easily capable of overloading many companies’ broadband connections. There are several DDoS-for-hire services offering attacks between 10 and 100 Gbps for a modest fee. Currently, one DDoS provider is offering free DDoS attacks of up to 200 Mbps bandwidth for a duration of five minutes. The maximum attack volumes seen by Link11 between April and June 2019 also increased by 25% year-on-year, to 195Gbps from 156Gbps in Q2 2018. In addition, 19 more high-volume attacks with...

The ASSA ABLOY Door Hardware & Access Control Group has released the latest dates for its free Aperio technical training course, which provides an invaluable insight into the innovative wireless locking technology’s many benefits. Aperio technical training course Offering an informative overview of the Aperio system’s capabilities, the free course covers its intelligent hardware features, product specifications, operating processes, best installation practice and other technolo...

Pulse Secure, global provider of software-defined Secure Access solutions to both enterprises and service providers, has announced that it has become a member of the MSPAlliance, the oldest managed services group and the only accrediting and standards based body created specifically for the managed services provider industry. Secure Access services Recognising the push towards utility computing and an expectation for workforce mobility, multi-cloud performance and Zero Trust defenses, organisa...

BCDVideo, a global provider of IP video surveillance solutions, announces the addition of Nick Parisi to its executive team. Parisi, who will serve as a chief financial officer, has held a variety of financial management positions, including at Navistar, an $11 billion manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks; Dyson, the $800 million global vacuum company; and most recently at Midwest Mechanical, which is part of the $650 million Service Logic private equity portfolio. Collaborative problem solving...

Royal Boon Edam International is proud to announce that the Circlelock security locker is celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2019.  Since entering the market in 1984, demand for this custom entry solution has continued to grow steadily in several important segments, including data centres, government and military, and commercial facilities. Principle of multi-factor authentication The Circlelock security booth owes its longevity to the principle of multi-factor authentication, whic...

Expansion of the Aqua-Pivotal collaboration delivers comprehensive security for application development and production environments on PCF. Aqua Security, global platform provider for securing container-based and cloud native applications, has announced the public release of Aqua Security’s runtime protection for Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF). Users of Pivotal’s platform can download and install the Aqua Security for PCF service from Pivotal Services Marketplace, and deploy an end-to-...

According to a recent report published by business intelligence provider IHS Markit, Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has become one of the fastest growing providers of access control software in the world. The IHS report showed Genetec rising to the number 3 position in the Americas region (with a 45% growth in business in the region), and to the number 6 position globally in 2018. According to the report A...

ExtraHop, global provider of cloud-first network detection and response solutions, has announced the appointment of experienced technology and software industry veteran Bill Ruckelshaus as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Ruckelshaus joins the company as it accelerates with more than 10x growth in cybersecurity and rapid expansion of its cloud product portfolio. He will hold a position on the ExtraHop executive leadership team, reporting to ExtraHop CEO Arif Kareem. Cybersecurity expert Ruc...

Mitie Fire & Security Systems announces Nedap Security Management as a partner of choice for access control in the UK. This new strategic partnership builds on a close relationship developed between the two organisations while working for clients in a range of sectors, from large automotive manufacturing to high street retail outlets. Complex security solutions Chris Watts, Director of Mitie Fire & Security Systems says: "Mitie's relationship with Nedap has gone from strength to stren...

Digital Barriers and Capita have announced that they have signed a global strategic partnership to integrate their full suite of technology solutions, including live facial recognition with Capita’s control room solutions for emergency services. Facial recognition tech integration The agreement will see Digital Barriers’ ultra-low bandwidth live video streaming, body-worn camera, video analytics and live facial recognition technology integrated with Capita’s control room solu...

Axis Communications launches new fixed box cameras with worldwide certification to ensure safe operation in explosion prone applications. These easy-to-install and integrate IP cameras are enclosed in red coloured aluminium housing making them more visible to allow personnel to use them to signal to operators in emergency situations. Images are optimised for forensic purposes irrespective of lighting conditions, thanks to Axis lightfinder and Forensic WDR technologies. D101-A XF P3807 features...

The International Society of Automation (ISA) has announced the first founding members of its new Global Cybersecurity Alliance (GCA) - Schneider Electric, Rockwell Automation, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Claroty, and Nozomi Networks. Global Cybersecurity Alliance ISA created the Global Cybersecurity Alliance to advance cybersecurity readiness and awareness in manufacturing and critical infrastructure facilities and processes. The Alliance brings end-user companies, automation and control sys...

Reliance High-Tech, the independent security technology integrator and provider of lone worker protection services, has announced that it has relocated its headquarters to a new state-of-the-art facility in Station Road, Bracknell, from its previous site in Winnersh, Berkshire. The move follows a highly successful 12 months for the company and highlights its intention to significantly grow its operation and market share. The new offices offer more flexibility, a great new working environment fo...

Yeastar, the provider of SME PBX system, and ImpacTech, a supplier of innovative Business Intelligence solutions based on AI and Big Data, announced a new ITSP partnership. This partnership sees ImpacTech’s SIP trunk service, Impact Trunk, certified for use with Yeastar Cloud PBX and S-Series VoIP PBX. Users of Yeastar’s innovative, high-performance business phone systems can now also benefit from the exceptional call value available by using Impact Trunk. Uncompromising call quali...

Redvision, the manufacturer of high-performance, rugged, CCTV cameras and housings, enhances its VMS1000™ open platform control system with a comprehensive range of new features. The VMS1000™ is a video management software and analytics solution, powered by Digifort, which is cost-effective, scalable, intuitive and server-based, with no annual maintenance fees. Standard analytics functionality Over 300 camera brands and 10,000 individual camera models are integrated with the VMS10...

You don’t need to continue using keys and key cards. When you want effective first-line security for private doors in public spaces, you no longer need cumbersome kit. To keep opportunist hands off your belongings, the Code Handle 4-digit code-operated electronic handle locks without any wires, expensive hardware or software, mechanical keys or changes to your existing doors. PIN codes unlock so many features of our daily lives, from a smartphone to your online bank account. Now you can u...

Comelit Group and Salto Systems have announced a state-of-the-art integration to enable a unique door entry and access control solution, operated via simple-to-use mobile app technology. Salto Systems is a Spanish company founded in 2001 with one objective: devising a world-class access control system simple to use and extremely efficient. Now, Salto has become one of the world’s top manufacturers of electronic access control system, the perfect partner for Comelit. Salto KS integrated A...

Star Alliance, globally renowned airline alliance, and NEC Corporation, international supplier of IT, network and biometric technologies, has signed a partnership agreement to develop a biometric data-based identification platform that will significantly improve the travel experience for frequent flyer program customers of Star Alliance member airlines. Biometric data-based identification The interoperable platform advances the Star Alliance and NEC strategic vision of delivering a seamless cu...

Punch Technologies, Inc. and Johnson Controls have finalised an agreement to bring an innovative safety communications platform to market. The platform, which can be integrated into businesses’ existing security systems, provides the opportunity to more easily and effectively communicate with employees, emergency responders and other surrounding businesses in the event of an emergency incident. Under the terms of the agreement, Johnson Controls will be the primary distributor of PunchAler...

Check Point announces three new security gateway appliance models: 16000 Base, 16000 Plus and the record breaking 26000 Turbo are extensions of Check Point’s new 16000 and 26000 gateway range which were introduced in June, presenting a complete line of high-end appliances with up to 64 networking interfaces, 16x 100 GbE (Gigabit Ethernet) or 40 GbE. Powered by the Check Point Infinity architecture, the 16000 and 26000 Security Gateways incorporate Check Point’s ThreatCloud and award...