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Cylera, a pioneer in healthcare IoT cybersecurity and intelligence solutions, has partnered with Oman’s first and largest integrated telecommunications services provider, Omantel. Omantel plays a significant role in the development and digital transformation of Oman. It contributes to the country's economic growth by facilitating communication, connectivity, and digital services for businesses, individuals, retail, and government entities. Omantel's services are crucial for Oman's socia...
Research has revealed only 36% of holidaymakers take steps to secure their property before they go away. With the May half-term approaching, the home security experts at ADT have revealed how to optimise the home’s security before going away. 10 ways to keep the home secure whilst on holiday: 1. Don’t leave empty milk bottles with a note. If regularly receive a milk delivery, pause the order before departing for the holiday. The best way to do this is by contacting the...
CEDIA Expo, the pioneering event for integrated residential systems technology and solutions, announces expanded educational programming for CEDIA Expo 2023. Curated by CEDIA, the membership association for the home technology industry, CEDIA Expo Conference features over 90 sessions, half of which are brand new. Author's quote “The pace of change is accelerating,” said Amanda Beckner, vice president of education and training for CEDIA. “This year’s conference prog...
Matrix ETERNITY NENX is a small yet powerful phone system for small businesses, offering advanced features and functionalities as available with enterprise-grade IP-PBXs. A range of phone options such as analogue, IP, and mobile extensions provide flexibility to communicate from anywhere and at any time. State-of-the-art design Based on modular architecture and state-of-the-art design, ETERNITY NENX provides connectivity to CO (FXO), GSM/3G, and VOIP networks from a single platform. Its inte...
Checkmarx, the pioneer in application security solutions, announced its new AI Query Builders and AI Guided Remediation to help development and AppSec teams more accurately discover and remediate application vulnerabilities. The powerfully simple AI-driven features are available within the Checkmarx One™ Application Security Platform, the industry’s most comprehensive platform for reducing risk within complex, cloud-native applications. This is the first in a series of planned AI-po...
Evolv Technology, the pioneer in AI-based weapons detection security screening, has announced a partnership with Ricoh USA, Inc., one of the largest global service delivery organisations, to expand Evolv’s customer service programme. The partnership comes in support of recent company growth as Evolv continues to partner with venues throughout North America to help create safer places for people to live, work, learn, and play. Support and service partnership With an increasin...
ExtraHop, a pioneer in cloud-native network detection and response NDR, announces support for Amazon Security Lake from Amazon Web Services (AWS). The offering will allow customers to share network insights from Reveal(x) 360™, the ExtraHop NDR platform, on AWS from cloud, on-premises, and custom sources into a purpose-built data lake stored in their account. Faster threat detection According to an ExtraHop report, 67% of IT and cybersecurity professionals experience friction in the c...
SecuX, a blockchain security and cryptocurrency hardware wallet company, has announced its collaboration with Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity major firm, launching W20 Trend Micro edition cold wallet pre-loaded with Trend Micro ChainSafer blockchain reputation service. The W20 offers users comprehensive protection covering Web2 and Web3, enhancing authentication, anti-counterfeiting, and anti-fraud capabilities. Users of the SecuX W20 Trend Micro edition cold wallet can enjoy one year...
Security and fire safety specialist, Amthal is proud to announce that it can now offer extended accredited CPD seminars in visual surveillance systems and access control, alongside life safety. The carefully curated, accredited CPD seminars are designed to help professionals keep up-to-date with the latest technology and expectations for compliance with the latest standards, as well as improve their knowledge and skills. Maintaining professional qualifications Essential for maintaining profe...
Allegion UK, a pioneering manufacturer of door hardware solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of its newly designed, user-focussed website - www.allegion.co.uk. Purpose built to offer the ultimate customer-friendly experience, and packed with a comprehensive collection of useful resources, Allegion’s new website will act as a central hub for its extensive family of brands sold in the UK and across the globe. Allegion UK’s full portfolio of brands The new website boasts an i...
Global technology provider - Arrow Electronics has signed a UK distribution agreement with The Business Software Centre (TBSC) to deliver its Smarter SaaS for Microsoft 365 application via the ArrowSphere platform. Smarter SaaS for M365 makes optimising use of Microsoft licenses more efficient for large organisations with many users. Pay-as-you-go solution The pay-as-you-go solution is an automated, cloud-based, Software Asset Management solution that enables businesses to recognise and manag...
ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announces a strategic partnership with AEGIX, a Utah-based provider of the resources, technology, equipment and training for first responders. Through the partnership, ZeroEyes’ best-in-class AI gun detection and situational awareness software will be integrated into the AEGIX AIM active incident management platform to create a sole-...
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has secured approval from the U.S. Department of Labor for its national programme standards establishing a new apprenticeship initiative for security technicians and installers. This 12-month programme, created to help address the security industry’s workforce challenges, diversify the talent pipeline, and foster career development opportunities within the industry, is designed to develop basic networking, IT, and cybersecurity c...
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has successfully completed the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) reaccreditation process for its standards development programme. ANSI, the nonprofit standards body accreditation organisation that oversees the development of voluntary consensus standards for products, processes, systems, and personnel in the United States requires all ANSI-accredited standards developers to complete a full audit of all documentation and procedures to ensure com...
Vismo, a pioneering provider of employee tracking, monitoring and safety solutions, announced a partnership with Exlog Global, a specialist in providing local knowledge, and geographical reach, to help mitigate risk, protect assets and save lives. Exlog has deployed Vismo’s tracking and security solution to enhance how its global operations team accounts for the whereabouts and safety of client employees, and manages risks for their clients. Vismo and Exlog partnership Exlog will use t...
Security specialist - Mark Wall has completed his quest to climb Mount Snowdon with his daughter - Maddie, raising over £600 for Anxious Minds in honour of mental health awareness week. Standing at 1,085 metres above sea level, Mark Wall, Managing Director of Wall2Wall Group and Maddie completed the epic trek to the peak of the highest mountain in England and Wales. Anxious Minds, the chosen charity, provides vital support, counselling, and resources for individuals dealing wit...
ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, is pleased to announce that Christopher Toll has joined the company as a Regional Business Manager for North America. Specifically, Toll will be responsible for driving the company’s sales and business development efforts across all markets in the northeastern U.S. Christopher Toll most recently served as Senior Director for Sales and Delivery at zData, a division of French-based IT services...
SGT Capital is pleased to announce that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Elatec GmbH from growth equity investor - Summit Partners. SGT Capital is a global private equity firm that invests in mid-sized, market-leading companies and supports existing management teams in realising their ambitions for accelerated international expansion. Physical and digital access solutions Headquartered in Germany, Elatec is the international developer and supplier of a range of secure physical...
Ripjar, the trusted provider for identifying and tackling criminal and malicious activity, has announced it is expanding its relationship with Amazon Web Services (AWS), launching the integration of Ripjar’s Labyrinth for Threat Investigations (LTI) solution with Amazon Security Lake. Amazon Security Lake Amazon Security Lake is a service that automatically centralises an organisation’s security data from across their AWS environments, leading SaaS providers, on-premises,...
COMPUTEX 2023, one of the top three global information and communication exhibitions, will run from May 30 to June 2 and as a pioneer in smart solutions, BenQ Group, utilising its ‘Smart+/Smart Plus’ concept will showcase seven smart fields in collaboration with 22 group companies spanning vertical markets including enterprise, catering and retail, manufacturing, network communication, education, transportation, and more. BenQ Group’s Chairman Peter Chen says, “BenQ Grou...
Matrix Comsec, a renowned provider of cutting-edge security and telecom solutions is excited to announce the release of its latest breakthrough innovation: NVR XS, a range of compact network video recorders specifically engineered to cater to the unique needs of small businesses. This exceptional NVR series, including the NVR0401X, NVR0801X, and NVR1601X variants offers unparalleled performance and robust storage technology. Small businesses have been looking for a surveillance solution t...
Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announces the DM286 Infrared Guided Measurement (IGM™) Multimeter, and two new clamp meters, the CM57-2 and the CM85-2. The reimagined multimeter and clamp meters replace the predecessor DM285, CM57, and CM85, respectively, providing technicians with upgraded tools to perform safe and accurate electrical inspections and to identify hazards before contact is made. Multispectral dynamic imaging “The FLIR DM285 IGM multimete...
Innodisk, a global AIoT solution provider, has been deeply engaged in the embedded and industrial market for years, accompanying the industry's transformation from IoT to IIoT and AIoT, assisting customers in integrating AI and IoT technologies into their applications. Not only to fulfil customers' increasing demand for AI, but Innodisk is also proactively planning to integrate AI intelligence into its manufacturing centre. This strategic move aims to enhance the overall efficiency of its...
Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer - TDSi announces the appointment of Dan Chapman as UK Distribution Salesperson. In his new role, Dan will work closely with TDSi’s distribution partners to ensure its products, services, and support are delivered to and benefit installers and end users across the UK. Joining TDSi from Norbain SD, where he was Regional Sales Executive, Dan has an impressive background in technology sales and several years’ experience of working with...
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has revealed that around 90 organisations have suffered personal data breaches following the recent Capita cyber-attack that happened in March earlier this year. Pension funds such as The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), the UK's main pension fund for universities, is among the victims whose data has been compromised as a result of this attack. The outsourcing giant is said to have left a pool of data unsecured online and hu...
Matrix and its channel partners, DTC Systems Pvt. Ltd., The Best Comsec, and Sastha Technologies, successfully showcased their line of cutting-edge security and telecom products at Matrix Partner Connect. Held at Hotel Vijay Elanza, Coimbatore, on May 26th, 2023, the event attracted a vast number of system integrators and potential clients, who were given an exclusive look at Matrix's innovative range of products in Telecom, IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Time-Attendance solutions....
Comelit-PAC has launched an enhanced range of next and advanced CCTV products, utilising the latest in cloud-ready video surveillance technology that is fully compliant with the National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA). As a pioneering global security specialist, Comelit-PAC has continuously evolved its CCTV product range to meet the changing needs of its customers. Its latest offering is designed to present the highest levels of security while presenting purpose-built solutions for every appl...
Alcatraz AI, a pioneer in autonomous access control solutions, announces its updated and improved pricing, paving the way for the industry’s first cloud-based facial authentication-as-a-service (FAaaS) model. This new pricing structure provides companies with the opportunity to upgrade their access control systems to the most secure and enterprise-grade solution available in the market at a more accessible price point than ever before. Access control systems "By unveiling the world&rsq...
RGB Spectrum®, an industry leader in mission-critical video for real-time decision support, announced its new Zio® D2100 Series H.264/H.265 decoders. The new decoders are compact, full-featured units designed for critical IP signal distribution. Like the D2000 decoders they replace, the Zio D2100 Series decoders are available in 2K and 4K models with 4k60 output. Additional enhancements to the new Zio D2100 Series include: Choice of connection to a disp...
IDEMIA Identity and Security (I&S) North America continues to lead the U.S. digital credential market with the launch of the Missouri Mobile ID App, in partnership with the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR). State residents can download the free app from either the Apple App Store or Google Play to manage their identity securely and easily from their mobile phones. Missouri will also be the first state in the country to offer users the added benefit and convenience of using Mobile...
