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Data protection issues regarding monitoring of workers, insight from Ropes & Gray

Undoubtedly, the coronavirus pandemic revolutionised working life for a large proportion of the workforce worldwide, with millions of workers being instructed to work from home, almost overnight. In many cases, this situation continued for many months and, in some instances, years.  The long-term impacts of COVID-19 on the global workforce have been considered in many ways. One particularly significant change, however, has been the increased use of monitoring technologies to observe and ke...

ASSA ABLOY PULSE energy harvesting electronic locks fit the profile for a ground-breaking sustainable construction project

Businesses in every sector face the challenge of operating more sustainably. Construction is no different. As a premium member of Green Building Council Denmark, the developer of Esbjerg’s new ‘A Place To’ housing complex sought efficient access control to complement a contemporary style and sustainability ethos. Energy harvesting technology provided the answer. At A Place To, Esbjerg, more than 400 apartments connect with shared common “co-living” areas. There&rsq...

Camden Door Controls redefines universal strike design with free latch monitoring

Camden Door Controls, the industry’s one-stop source for electric strikes, has included latch monitoring at no extra charge across the entire Camden line, including their CX-ED1579L Grade 1 fire rated ‘all in one’ electric strikes. Including built-in latchbolt monitoring at no additional cost saves installers hundreds of dollars by eliminating the need to stock or order different strike models. In addition, Camden CX-ED1579L strikes offer true ‘Universal’ performan...

Maintel CTO comments on the recent cyberattack on Arnold Clark and explains how organisations can avoid such incidents

Comments by Dan Davies, CTO at Maintel: “Unfortunately, it's no longer a matter of if you'll be attacked, but when. So, it pays to be prepared. The latest cyberattack on car retailer, Arnold Clark, emphasises that it isn’t just high-profile companies coming under fire, any industry of any size could be next.” “It is imperative organisations put in place and update their security infrastructure constantly, as one chink in the armour could lead to a killer blow for the ent...

Genetec announces that Erickson Senior Living has modernised its physical security systems across 16 of its communities with Genetec Security Center

Genetec Inc. (Genetec), a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that Erickson Senior Living has modernised and standardised its physical security systems across 16 of its communities with Genetec™ Security Center. The new platform enables the company to better protect residents, visitors and communities, and deliver a modern, streamlined resident experience, as threats and technologies evolve. Access control sys...

Mitsubishi Electric brings IT cooling expertise to this year’s Data Centre World

Mitsubishi Electric is once again exhibiting at the Data Centre World Exhibition at the London ExCel Centre from the 8th – 9th March 2023, to showcase its advanced range of data centre solutions. At the event, Mitsubishi Electric will display its product range designed exclusively for the unique working environments of IT cooling rooms, where wide variations in humidity levels and the need for constant temperature control are business critical all year round. Reducing carbon footprint T...

Siemens advances integrated circuit verification with new, data-driven Questa Verification IQ software

Siemens Digital Industries Software introduces Questa™ Verification IQ software – a groundbreaking solution that helps logic verification teams overcome a host of challenges associated with the dramatic rise in design complexity of sophisticated, next-generation integrated circuits (ICs). Team-based, cloud-enabled, data-driven and powered by artificial intelligence (AI) technology, Questa Verification IQ helps to accelerate verification closure, streamline traceability, optimise res...

Genetec achieves stringent certifications through commitment to cybersecurity and privacy

Genetec Inc. (Genetec), a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has achieved a number of certifications underscoring its unwavering commitment to ensuring the cybersecurity of its solutions and the ISMS (information security management systems) that govern them. Genetec has maintained ISO 27001 certification for the 6th consecutive year and exemplifies its commitment to cybersecurity by also implementing ISO 27017 standards. Mi...

Allied Universal and Brian Raboin recognised with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)

Allied Universal has been recognised with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) for its efforts in keeping the city safe, by providing daily alerts of events in the downtown Los Angeles area, in California, USA. The Allied Universal team provides the LAPD with critical communication alerts about events, marches and protests in the area that play a vital role in keeping the city and its residents safe. Brian Raboin, the Regional Director of Security for Alli...

Arrow Electronics again tops industry ranking in FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies List

Arrow Electronics, Inc. (ARW) has again been named to FORTUNE’s ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ list, ranking #1 in the ‘Wholesalers: Electronics and Office Equipment’ category for the tenth consecutive year. This marks the 23rd time that Arrow Electronics, Inc. has appeared on the listing that is based on input from industry executives, directors, and analysts. Arrow Electronics tops World’s Most Admired Companies list Arrow Electronics, Inc. topped...

Cisco discusses safety and security with smart buildings

The world is changing, how users work and where they work has evolved dramatically over recent years, an evolution supported by technology and the new ways in which they can perform job responsibilities.  These new approaches to work life, such as the here-to-stay hybrid work model, offer an opportunity to reimagine what’s possible and provide new smarter outcomes, including a demonstrable return on technology investment and a future-thinking look at facility management. The futur...

Cognitec adds verification and PAD features to photo capture device

The latest version of Cognitec’s FaceVACS-Entry technology not only takes biometric photos but also allows for their comparison against facial images retrieved from ID documents or databases. The process also includes presentation attack detection to ensure a live person interacts with the device. The slim, lightweight device The slim, lightweight device fits wide-ranging installation scenarios, including eGates, desks, kiosks, free-standing pillars, and border control booths. Instan...

LenelS2 releases next generation of NetBox access control software

LenelS2, a pioneer in advanced security systems and services, has released its browser-based, access control, and event monitoring system, NetBox™ version 5.6. This new version adds reporting and event management capabilities, enhanced third-party integrations, and a new employee mobile app interface to the platform. LenelS2 is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, intelligent building and cold chain solutions. NetBox software v5.6 featu...

Absolute Software was named a leader in the Winter 2023 G2 Grid Reports for Endpoint Management and Zero Trust Networking

Absolute Software, the only provider of self-healing, intelligent security solutions announced that it has been named a Leader in the Winter 2023 Grid® Reports for Endpoint Management and Zero Trust Networking published by G2, the largest and most trusted software marketplace. Absolute Secure Endpoint For 12 consecutive quarters, Absolute Secure Endpoint has ranked in the highest quadrant for Endpoint Management solution providers based on user ratings from verified G2 users and high level...

The Monitoring Association receives confirmation that its TMA-AVS-01 alarm validation standard has received official ANSI accreditation

The Monitoring Association (TMA) Standards Committee has received confirmation that its TMA-AVS-01 Alarm Validation Standard has received official ANSI accreditation. Initiated in 2020, the standard provides a method of creating an alarm scoring or classification metric for unauthorised human activity detected by alarm systems. The alarm scoring will assist law enforcement with resource allocation and Call-for-Service prioritisation. Game-changing standard “I am extremely proud of the C...

Menlo Security Cloud Security Platform receives Authorisation to Operate (ATO) at the moderate level under the FedRAMP

Menlo Security, a pioneer in cloud security, announces that the Menlo Security Cloud Security Platform powered by a patented Isolation Core has received Authorisation to Operate (ATO) at a moderate level under the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). Instead of a detect and response approach, Menlo’s FedRAMP Authorised Cloud based Internet Isolation (CBII) Security Platform powered by an Isolation Core stops threats before they ever happen. This means safe browsing...

Ravelin’s report highlights increase in the adoption of the latest version of 3D Secure authentication for online payments

The adoption of the latest version of 3D Secure authentication for online payments has significantly increased around the world, according to a new report by fraud prevention specialists - Ravelin. The global average for transactions passing through the latest version (3DS2.2) has shot up to 17% from 1% in H2 2022. The frequency of version updates in 3DS2 is fast but so far the industry seems to be keeping pace. 2022 saw the final deprecation of the 3SD1 protocol. Positive authentication succe...

Dallmeier to present video-based solutions for logistics at LogiMAT 2023

German video technology manufacturer - Dallmeier will be presenting video-based solutions for logistics as a sub-exhibitor at the stand of the Mobility & Logistics cluster (Hall 8, Stand C55) at LogiMAT 2023 from 25 to 27 April 2023. Standardised image quality Due to the tense cost situation, logistics companies are increasingly looking for economical solutions with which they can manage their processes efficiently. The patented "Panomera®" multifocal sensor cameras will therefore be t...

Ava Security announces the launch of its end-to-end security solution to deliver proactive video surveillance

Ava Security is emerging from stealth mode to disrupt the physical security market by embedding the power of artificial intelligence (AI) into its complete video surveillance solution. Ava Security's product line includes high-quality security cameras, a video management system, and other intelligent solutions, premiers at IFSEC International. This event takes place between June 18-June 20 in London, U.K. AI-based video and audio analytics As a global company with office...

i-PRO adds AI Scene Change Detection to its collection of powerful edge-based AI analytics applications

At ISC West 2023 on booth # 10037, i-PRO Co. Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, will add AI Scene Change Detection to its collection of powerful edge-based AI analytics applications. Embodying the latest in AI analytics technology, Scene Change Detection is the first AI-based analytic application that provides easy on-site learning of a scene. When anomalies occur within the camera’s field of view, an alert can be sent to security and op...

AtlasIED highlights extensive range of mass communications, sound masking and audio distribution solutions at ISE 2023

Demonstrating its commitment to designing and bringing to market innovative solutions for diverse applications, AtlasIED is showcasing a comprehensive range of systems at ISE 2023 in Barcelona, Spain, from January 31 to February 3, 2023. For the first time in Europe, the company will show multiple mass communications, sound masking and distributed audio solutions. The products being showcased represent a broader range of AtlasIED solutions for markets including retail, hospitality, education, t...

SANS Institute and BlackBerry comment on the huge cyberattack reported at JD Sports

Comments by John Davis, Director UK & Ireland, SANS Institute, EMEA: "JD Sports’ data breach reminds us that no organisation is safe, and everyone has a role to play in digital fortification. Following a huge number of high-profile security breaches just in the past year, we’ve learnt that budget alone is not enough to implement adequate defences.” "Cybercriminals are levelling up. Their attacks are more prevalent, more sophisticated and harder to detect. Brand reputations...

Zenitel announces the hiring of Evan Walde as their key sales executive in its Americas Onshore Business Unit

Zenitel, the supplier of intelligent and interoperable communication solutions, announces the hiring of a key sales executive in its Americas Onshore Business Unit.  Evan Walde has been named Regional Sales Leader for the Midwest Region of the U.S. Walde is an accomplished sales and account executive with 12+ years’ experience growing revenue and customer loyalty. Previously, Walde held sales leadership roles with Technology Solutions Group and RW Sales. Interoperable communication...

Arrow Electronics signs a pan-European distribution agreement with Synopsys to deliver AppSec testing solutions

Global technology provider - Arrow Electronics has signed a pan-European distribution agreement with Synopsys, Inc. to deliver the Synopsys Software Integrity Group's extensive portfolio of application security (AppSec) testing solutions to resellers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Arrow and Synopsys will enable customers to enhance the security of their software through the integration of Synopsys’ AppSec portfolio of security solutions. Arrow will resell and deliver joint...

Matrix Comsec presented its enterprise grade solutions for security and telecom industries at Matrix Partner Connect, on 26th January 2023 at Qatar

With its establishment three decades ago, Matrix has been a growing name across Telecom and Security domains internationally. Matrix covers the entire communication and security needs of organisations ranging in all sizes with its extensive solution range in the domain of Telecom, Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Time-Attendance. Customer-centered technology-driven solutions   Matrix focuses on providing customer-centered technology-driven solutions by providing world-class produc...

Genetec showcases Streamvault Edge hybrid cloud solutions, and Cloudrunner vehicle-centric investigation system at ISC West 2023

At ISC West on booth #20045, Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, will showcase the latest version of Security Center, Streamvault EdgeTM hybrid cloud solutions, and CloudrunnerTM vehicle-centric investigation system. The company is expected to make other significant announcements leading up to the show. Security Center 5.11 and Genetec Web App The latest Genetec unified security platform, Security Center 5.11...

Monitoreal announce their latest partnership agreement with Alarms360

Monitoreal is pleased to announce its latest partnership agreement with Alarms360, a Cypriot provider of security monitoring services. Through Alarms360, the Cypriot community will be able to access Monitoreal’s advanced AI-based object detection technology and turn any existing security system into a proactive property protection system. Alarms360 provides a full security solution to clients, preventing crime and protecting their homes and valuables thanks to its monitoring centre, manne...

Edgio’s Senior Solutions Engineer explains why storing data at the edge plays a unique role in improving compliance and cyber security

Comments by Paul McNamara, Senior Solutions Engineer at Edgio, “As the amount of data generated annually continues to soar in 2023, due to increasing demand for IoT devices, edge computing will take centre stage.” He adds, “43 billion connected devices open just as many avenues to attackers. Storing data at the edge, rather than at various data centres around the world, plays a unique role in improving compliance and cyber security.” Personally identifiable information...

Morse Watchmans features key control solutions at ACA's 2023 Winter Conference

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is exhibiting a comprehensive range of its award-winning key control products at the American Correctional Association’s 2023 Winter Conference, January 27-31, 2023, in Orlando, FL. Morse Watchman’s flagship system, KeyWatcher® Touch, will be on display alongside additional key control and asset management solutions at booth # 906. Facility security solution “Whether it’s for a munic...

Genetec recognises data privacy day by sharing physical security best practices

In recognition of International Data Privacy Day, Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, shared data protection best practices to help physical security pioneers protect privacy, safeguard data, and enable trust without compromising security. Data privacy has become a global top priority. Currently, 71% of countries have initiated data privacy legislation, and companies that haven’t taken appropriate steps t...