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dormakaba announced that the Board of Directors proposes the election of Marianne Janik and Ilias Läber as new independent members of the Board at the Annual General Meeting on 10 October 2024. John Liu will retire at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. All other members are proposed for re-election for a further term of office. In addition, dormakaba publishes a decision by the Swiss Takeover Board related to the Board nominations. Marianne Janik  Marianne Janik (58) is a pioneer...

ABLOY rose to the top of the list as Finland’s most valued brand of 2024, according to an annual survey by pollster Taloustutkimus. Market research company - Taloustutkimus surveys Finnish consumers’ opinions on brands every year. In 2024, ABLOY was ranked the most valued brand in Finland. "It is an honour to influence how the ABLOY brand sounds, looks, and feels like. Our brand is well known in Finland and around the world," says Johanna Varis, Abloy Oy's Head of Marketing and Segm...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the global provider of convenient and trusted biometric-based solutions, including physical and digital secure credentialing in the U.S, is partnering with My Family ID to bring families an easy way to capture important identification information for their children, including a photo and fingerprints, through the My Family ID app. As the first-ever digital fingerprint scanner and child safety profile for smartphones, the My Family ID app serves as an import...

DoorBird has revolutionised home entrance security with the integration of the Kwikset Halo series locks directly into the DoorBird app.  This innovative feature allows residents to unlock their doors effortlessly while on a DoorBird call with a visitor, eliminating the need to switch between apps for door access. DoorBird’s design   Recognising the importance of privacy and security, this integration offers customers the choice of premium door stations over less secure altern...

i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security) is pleased to announce that security industry veteran, James Rothstein has been appointed as Global Executive Advisor. In his new role, Rothstein will work closely with i-PRO’s Leadership Team to develop go-to-market strategies aimed at expanding the company's global footprint and driving strategic growth. Prior roles of Rothstein  Rothstein brings over 30 years of executive experience in the security industry. Currently, he serves as C...

Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider, and Immix, the pioneer in video and event-based monitoring software, have enhanced their longstanding partnership with a deeper integration that supports industry-pioneering AI analytics in video surveillance for Alarm Receiving Centres (ARCs). The partnership supports a combined vision for security that ensures customers have the latest technologies to meet their evolving needs. AI improves accuracy and efficiency ARC operators receive ver...

Securitas Technology Corporation, a world pioneer in security solutions integration and alarm monitoring, has announced its participation at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024 show, September 23-25, in Orlando, Florida. Visit Booth #1400 to discover firsthand how to elevate the security strategy. Securitas Technology will unveil its world-renowned annual Global Technology Outlook Report, featuring insights, trends, and data on emerging security topics across multiple verticals. T...

NSK Europe is pleased to announce the registering of a new branch in Ploiesti, Romania. The new office, which is being established as part of NSK Europe’s EIBU geographic expansion plan, will be fully functional by the end of September 2024. Plans for this move have been in place for the last two years, with NSK keen to establish a presence in a dynamic country with a rapidly developing marketplace. Ploiesti itself is one of the largest industrial centres in Romania, is located close to B...

One of these is the cloud-based software eBuild, with which users can generate their projects with a simple mouse click. The new Version 2025 is now available – with significant advantages in ease of use, operation, and for configurating and generating schematics. Automatically generating schematics is nothing new. Exactly how this happens is getting increasingly innovative and one thing is clear: the cloud has become indispensable in this process. Eplan’s eBuild software  Ep...

ST Engineering spotlighted over 20 AI-powered solutions at its InnoTech Conference 2024, expanding AI’s uses and benefits for businesses and critical sectors. Notable AI applications include advanced fraud and deepfake detection, guided crime analysis, real-time emergency response, and the optimisation of hospital operations and resources.  The theme for this year is AI and Beyond - Transcending Limits, Empowering Tomorrow. InnoTech Conference 2024 features two key segments: InnoTech...

Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints™) unveils FPC AllKey, its new biometric system for logical and physical access control. The solution has been designed to enable fast and seamless integration into devices and to bring smooth, secure authentication to use cases including peripherals, cryptocurrency wallets, residential or workplace smart door locks, FIDO authenticator tokens, padlocks, and more. Biometric system The biometric system includes all components needed – hardware, soft...

The deployment of new Live Facial Recognition technology by Essex Police resulted in three arrests at the Clacton Airshow on August 22 and two additional arrests in Southend on August 25 and 26, including for sexual assault and common assault cases. Live Facial Recognition technology  The technology, provided by Corsight AI and Digital Barriers, identified individuals wanted for serious offenses, enforced orders against those on a ‘watch list,’ and protected vulnerable indivi...

Award-winning manufacturer, Gallagher Security, is excited to announce the expansion of its training team with the addition of James Robinson as Senior Instructional Designer and Toni Fisher as Instructional Designer, based at the Global Headquarters. James and Toni join Gallagher with a mission to shape the future of Gallagher's training and enablement, delivering superior learning outcomes and empowering Channel Partners and End Users with the training tools they need to succeed. New possibi...

Award-winning, global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, is kicking off International Women’s Day by announcing that Natalie Bannon, Director of Strategic Alliances, has been included in the 2024 honouree list for the SIA Women in Security Forum Power 100 (SIA WISF Power 100). This initiative annually honours 100 inspiring women who actively advance diversity, inclusion, innovation, and leadership in the security industry. Gallagher’s Consultant Program Natalie included in...

Award-winning security manufacturer, Gallagher, has announced the appointment of Merv Williams as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Williams will lead the development and delivery of Gallagher Security’s global marketing strategy across key markets including the Americas, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the UK, Europe, and IMEA, reporting to Chief Executive - Security, Mark Junge.  Says Junge: “Merv is a highly experienced career marketer and a well-respected member of the Gallagher...

GAI Insights is a forward-thinking company at the forefront of AI integration. This brand has been transforming the landscape of sales productivity. It was a journey that began with a simple yet powerful mission. That mission (and they chose to accept it) was to empower businesses with the right kinds of tools – because shouldn’t every business have this kind of firepower? The team at GAI Insights realised that they could make a difference to be effective and impactful on modern ent...

Every workday, the AI analysts review GenAI news, labelling interest items Essential, Important, or Optional. Here are some of the top items that made the list this March, as they proceeded further into a year defined by AI. Nvidia’s Innovations: Nvidia announced the Blackwell B200 GPU, touted as the "world’s most powerful chip" for AI. Any would say this marks a significant advancement in AI hardware. Nvidia also recently launched NIM. What’s this? It’s a platform to...

Award-winning, global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, is kicking off a series of announcements in the lead-up to ISC West by spotlighting the evolution of Security Made Better (SMB), a cloud-based solution delivering integrated security in an accessible app format.   Designed with the same powerful hardware as Gallagher’s enterprise solution, but simplified so anyone can use it, this new era of SMB offers End Users and installers additional functionality and increased...

iDenfy, a Lithuania-based identity verification and fraud prevention tool provider, announced a new partnership with Frank, a logistics and transportation platform for both businesses and individual customers. The main goal of the collaboration is to help Frank accept their clients through a seamless verification flow that is both compliant and user-friendly, which means automatically checking and confirming KYC data at the onboarding stage.   Robust security measures In the digital...

Cyware, the globally renowned company in threat intelligence management, security collaboration, and orchestrated response, announced that it is a recognised pioneer in Frost and Sullivan’s '2024 Threat Intelligence Platform' (TIP) Radar Report. The TIP industry encompasses more than 20 vendors, and Frost & Sullivan selected the top 10 based on solid growth potential, rapid growth rates and commitment to innovation. Cyware is one of only three vendors to lead the report’s Innova...

Infosys, a global pioneer in next-generation digital services and consulting, announced the expansion of its collaboration with NVIDIA for AI-powered, customer-centric solutions to drive innovation and operational excellence for telcos. Leveraging Infosys Topaz, an AI-first set of services, solutions, and platforms using generative AI technologies, the collaboration will help telcos enhance their customer experiences, streamline network operations, and accelerate service delivery. Th...

A Rubrik Zero Labs report found that 66% of IT and security pioneers report that data growth outpaces their ability to secure data and mitigate risk. Adversaries are noticing, increasing the sophistication of cyberattacks, and leveraging gaps in coverage to target critical data for destruction, theft, or extortion. As the volume of data continues to grow and exacerbate visibility challenges, organisations must find ways to manage and protect their constantly expanding data. Organisations n...

Casino operators have long been among the keenest users of video surveillance technology, but there is strong demand for even more advanced solutions, reports IDIS, South Korea’s largest in-country video tech manufacturer. In a new report on surveillance in the casino sector, the company explains how a generation of major resort casinos is emerging—new developments comprising luxury hotels, state-of-the-art gaming, high-end retail, wellness, and leisure facilities—have a...

Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using proprietary intelligence and integration to achieve proven crime prevention, recently hosted several law enforcement officials at its headquarters for a demonstration and tour of the company’s pioneering-edge Security Operations Command Centre (SOCC).  On hand were El Segundo (Calif.) Police Department Chief Saul Rodriguez along with precinct Captains Ryan Danowitz and Gilbert Sanchez. They met with Elite representati...

Level Home, Inc., the company redefining the smart home, announced the release of professional installer editions of its industry-renowned, award-winning smart locks, Level Bolt and Level Lock+ including new Zigbee native configuration options.  Curated for the professional install market, Level Bolt Pro Pack and Level Lock+ Pro Pack offer special add-ons and integration opportunities for installers to offer their customers the convenience of smart home technology, while maintaining the de...

At this year’s IAA Show in Hannover, Labcraft, the industry-pioneering designers and manufacturers of LED lighting for commercial vehicles, is presenting its latest Banksman lighting systems alongside a new range of compatible harness kits, designed to save time and money during installation. Available in four models – BM2, BM3, BM4 and BM6 - Labcraft’s innovative Banksman lighting solutions deliver additional bright light around the vehicle, helping drivers to manoeuvre more...

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of ruggedised HD, radar and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, has enabled a flexible, CCTV town centre network extension and replacement programme for Plymouth City Council. “Starting over 2 years ago, 360 Vision has assisted us to make a painless transition from an analogue camera network to an IP one, by the use of their clever Invictus Hybrid camera technology,” says Stuart Venn, CCTV & Street Lighting Engineer, Street Services, Plymouth...

With cybercrime rising and new cybersecurity legislation tabled by the UK government, BM TRADA is encouraging businesses to achieve ISO 27001 certification sooner rather than later to safeguard information security and avoid non-compliance. Cybercrime has risen significantly in recent years, with 32% of businesses in the UK now attacked at least once a week, according to statistics gathered by The Independent. Phishing and ransomware attacks have had a particularly disruptive impact, with 61% o...

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS") has now approved Identiv's transaction to sell its physical security business and assets to Vitaprotech, the security solutions provider that also acquired British manufacturer, Tdsi in 2019. The Identiv sale was originally announced in April this year, but was subject to regulatory approval under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act and to approval from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). On August...

Fake videos of celebrities, politicians, and business pioneers have morphed from an amusing novelty on social media to a pervasive threat across all digital platforms that can potentially impact market valuations, election outcomes, spread disinformation and perpetrate phishing attacks at unprecedented levels.  With the 2024 US elections looming, Attestiv has rolled out a commercial-grade deepfake detection solution designed for individuals, influencers and businesses. Attestiv’s new...