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Corps Security achieves Carbon Neutral status by reducing carbon footprint and offsetting unavoidable carbon

Globally renowned specialist security services provider, Corps Security has been awarded Carbon Neutral status, after working hard to reduce its carbon footprint and offsetting unavoidable carbon. Carbon Neutral Carbon Neutral is a term used to describe the state of an entity, such as a company, service, product or event, where the carbon emissions caused by them have been balanced out by funding an equivalent amount of carbon savings elsewhere in the world. In the past year, Corps Security h...

Ping Identity announces that Paul E. Martin joins the company’s board of directors

Ping Identity, the Intelligent Identity solution for the enterprise, announced that Paul E. Martin has joined the company’s board of directors. Martin is an acclaimed IT visionary with international experience, boardroom acumen, and award-winning IT innovation accolades. Martin most recently served as CIO and senior vice president for Baxter International Inc., where he led the company’s global IT strategy, operations, security and processes. Previous experience includes IT leadersh...

WeSuite announces the promotion of Arturo Bravo as Vice President to supervise the company’s operations and growth

WeSuite, manufacturer of award-winning sales management software for security technology sales and service providers, announced the promotion of Arturo Bravo to Vice President, Operations, effective immediately. In his new role, Mr. Bravo will supervise and implement all processes and functions to support the Company’s day-to-day operations and growth strategies. As part of the senior management team, he will report directly to Isac Tabib, WeSuite’s Chief Operating Officer and Co-Fo...

Red Hat announces their agreement to acquire StackRox to further expand their security leadership

Red Hat announced a definitive agreement to acquire StackRox. This is an exciting milestone for StackRox and a tremendous validation of the company’s innovative approach to container and Kubernetes security. It combines the industry’s first Kubernetes-native security platform with Red Hat’s renowned enterprise Kubernetes platform, OpenShift - helping businesses further accelerate their digital transformation initiatives by more securely building, deploying and running their cl...

ADI Global Distribution expands its North America presence with new branch in Fort Worth, Texas

ADI Global Distribution, the globally renowned wholesale distributor of security, AV and low-voltage products, announced that it has opened a new branch location in Fort Worth, Texas. This marks ADI's second location to serve the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area and seventh location across the US state of Texas, and furthers strengthens its commitment to providing the best and most convenient service to dealers. The new ADI Fort Worth branch, located at 5036 Saunders Road, Fort Worth, Texas, will p...

Forensic Access acquires IntaForensics to strengthen their position in the forensic services market

Forensic Access is a renowned provider of a broad range forensic science services to the criminal justice system and the acquisition of digital forensics specialists IntaForensics consolidates their position as an international market provider. The acquisition backed by Limerston Capital is anticipated to reshape the forensics landscape, building on decades of world-class expertise. Oxfordshire-based Forensic Access’ portfolio of expertise covers the spectrum of forensic services from bio...

Finbarr Solutions launches free face-to-face video consultations with a chartered security professional

Finbarr Solutions, a foremost global security & risk management consultancy, announced the launch of free face-to-face video consultations with a member of the Register of Chartered Security Professionals. The service is available to any organisation that would benefit from expert independent advice, regarding their security requirements and systems, manning levels and/or security postures. Assess security provision The Register of Chartered Security Professionals was established under a...

ComNet expands their line of Cybersecurity products by adding intelligent media converters

ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, an ACRE company, and a USA-based manufacturer of fibre optic transmission and networking equipment, is expanding the line of Cybersecurity products by adding to its line of intelligent media converters. These intelligent media converters with Link Guardian create a physical layer of protection that limits network traffic to one-way communication between the source and destination networks. The ComNet CNGEUMC4+2(TX, RX)/M is designed to pre...

AlertMedia appoints Kara Hamilton, the Chief People and Culture Officer at Smartsheet, to the Board of Directors

AlertMedia, the globally renowned emergency communication and threat intelligence solutions provider, announced that Kara Hamilton, the Chief People and Culture Officer at Smartsheet, has joined the company’s Board of Directors. Strategic growth initiatives In her capacity on the company’s Board of Directors, Karan Hamilton will work closely with AlertMedia’s executive leadership team, to support a variety of strategic growth initiatives and pursue new market opportunities....

HITRUST announces strategic organisational changes in the form of new leadership appointments

HITRUST®, a data protection standards development and certification organisation, announces strategic organisational changes in the form of new leadership appointments as well as new and expanded responsibilities for existing executive management. The changes are aligned with HITRUST’s global expansion and innovative new services aimed at helping organisations implement best-in-class risk management and compliance programs as simply and efficiently as possible. All changes are effecti...

Super Micro Computer unveils 64 core workstation with AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Processor at All-Digital CES 2021

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), a pioneer in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions, and green computing technology, extended its industry-proven workstation family with a new generation server-grade high-end workstation that offers maximum configurability and reliability in a robust single-socket platform. The new workstation is just the latest in Supermicro’s overall support of AMD processors, including the 2nd Gen AMD EPYC™ based servers for multiple applications....

Axis offer improved safety solutions in times of pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way one lives their lives and the way one does business. Restrictions have been implemented to protect ones health, affecting one as individuals and the operations of the healthcare systems, companies, organisations and schools, as well as public and private institutions. Many new behaviours, such as physical distancing, virtual meetings and improved hygiene measures, will most likely linger as one gradually gets back to normal. With smart solutions, on...

ASSA ABLOY introduces Medeco 4 (M4) high-security key technology

ASSA ABLOY announces the availability of Medeco 4 (M4), the next generation of high-security key technology from Medeco. M4 builds on more than 50 years of lock engineering innovation, offering the highest level of protection against physical attack and unauthorised key duplication. Secure cylinders “With M4, we continue the legacy of trust that Medeco has built upon our over 50 years of manufacturing high-security locks in the USA,” said Joseph Kingma, Medeco General Manager, ASS...

Allegion accelerates vision of seamless access with the acquisition of technology company Yonomi

Allegion plc, a renowned global security products and solutions provider, has acquired privately held technology company Yonomi. Yonomi is an innovation provider of IoT Cloud platforms. Founded in 2013 by building automation and enterprise Cloud computing experts, Yonomi was one of the firsts to create an agnostic smart home ecosystem that automatically discovers and coordinates devices. Today, Yonomi solutions are used in more than 150 countries, and millions of IoT devices are connected to it...

Sage Integration awards their top 2020 vendors providing technology for their detailed and precise service

Sage Integration, a security integration provider serving enterprise Fortune 100 clients, recently celebrated its top 2020 vendors providing technology, subcontracting, distribution and manufacturer representative services for the company’s Kent, Ohio office. A ceremony recognised the service providers for their assistance in meeting the evolving security needs of Sage Integration’s growing client list. Commercial security systems Award winners included: Technology Partner of t...

Traka Americas announces KEYper property management is now Traka property management

Traka Americas, part of ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, announced that KEYper Property Management is now Traka Property Management. Former KEYper product solutions that secure, manage and audit critical property management assets will transition to Traka’s product line: HC Series Key Cabinet in Large, Standard and Mini. These high-capacity key cabinets offer a controlled and automated solution for storing and managing essential keys in a small footprint along with an intuitive web-based admi...

LenelS2 announces strategic agreement with Bosch Building Technologies to resell Bosch IP Cameras

LenelS2 announced a strategic agreement with Bosch Building Technologies to resell Bosch IP cameras in North America and Europe. As a result of the agreement, end-users will have access to the complete Bosch IP camera portfolio through LenelS2’s Value-Added Resellers (VARs). The Bosch IP camera portfolio integrates with all LenelS2™ video management solutions to enhance critical video analytics capabilities that help protect people and assets and optimise building health and efficie...

SmartWater Group launches National Intelligence Portal for the Police to tackle metal crime

The SmartWater Group is to operate a National Intelligence Portal for the police and critical infrastructure companies, tracking Organised Crime Gangs (OCG's) across the UK. In particular, the new shared national database and crime mapping system will tackle metal crime and national infrastructure crime. Transport, power and telecommunications, are some of the sectors severely affected by metal crime. Heritage sites, including places of worship, are also increasingly being targeted with metal...

Continental Access announces E-Access platform to provide hybrid access control

Continental Access, a division of NAPCO Security Technologies and respected security innovator and pioneer in integrated access and security solutions for government, institutions and business, is excited to announce the debut of the all-new E-Access platform. E-Access is a new easy-to-use platform of 1 to 4-Door Self-Contained Controllers with embedded software. It offers hybrid access control in a cloud-based system, with the advantages of an on-premise access system. E-Access is available in...

Silicon Labs announces Z-Wave Long Range support for existing Z-Wave 700 Series products

Silicon Labs, a provider of silicon, software and solutions, announces Z-Wave Long Range (LR) support for existing Z-Wave 700 Series products. With ten-year coin cell battery operation, backward compatibility and the addition of Z-Wave LR features, Silicon Labs Z-Wave 700 Series SoCs and modules extend seamless wireless connectivity beyond the smart home. The unique benefits of Z-Wave LR make it a perfect fit for Internet of Things (IoT) applications in commercial, multi-dwelling unit (MDU), an...

Johnson Controls and Alcatraz AI collaborate to provide AI-powered security solutions and services

Johnson Controls, a provider of smart and sustainable buildings, and the architect of OpenBlue connected solutions, and Alcatraz AI have collaborated to provide a comprehensive suite of AI-powered security solutions and services to meet the growing need for frictionless entry and advanced building security. Leveraging its own data-powered access control technology combined with Alcatraz AI’s advanced facial authentication platform, the Alcatraz Rock, Johnson Controls offers comprehensive...

BlueVoyant delivers Cyber Risk Management (CRx) services to DVV Solutions’ global customer base

BlueVoyant, a cybersecurity services company, announces a strategic partnership with UK-based third-party risk management consultancy, DVV Solutions, to deliver BlueVoyant’s Cyber Risk Management (CRx) services to DVV Solutions’ global customer base. This will be delivered primarily through BlueVoyant’s Vendor Risk Management (CR3) solution, which provides risk identification, analysis and threat remediation. Through DVV Solutions, BlueVoyant will generate, triage, prioritise...

Boon Edam announces a new security course on the importance of controlling access to buildings

Boon Edam Inc., a pioneer in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announces a new continuing education course approved by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) entitled, ‘Closing the Gap in Physical Security: Addressing the Entry.’ Architects can view this one-hour presentation in exchange for one Health, Safety and Welfare Continuing Education Unit (HSW CEU) towards their AIA accreditation. The course focuses on the role of security entrances in building desig...

Security Industry Association announces the winners of the 2021 SIA RISE Scholarship

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named five young security professionals as the recipients of the 2021 SIA RISE Scholarship, a programme offered through SIA’s RISE community, which supports the education and career development goals of young industry talent. Through this scholarship programme, open to SIA student members and RISE members who are employees at SIA member companies each awardee will receive a $3,000 scholarship to use toward continuing education and professional d...

Boon Edam announces new AIA continuing education course titled, ‘Closing the Gap in Physical Security: Addressing the Entry’

Boon Edam Inc., a globally renowned company in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, has announced a new continuing education course approved by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) entitled, ‘Closing the Gap in Physical Security: Addressing the Entry’. Architects can view this one-hour presentation in exchange for one Health, Safety and Welfare Continuing Education Unit (HSW CEU) towards their AIA accreditation. The course focuses on the role of security entra...

HITRUST collaborates with AWS and Microsoft Azure to enhance the shared responsibility approach for cloud security

HITRUST®, a data protection standards development and certification organisation, announces the release of publicly available resources that clearly define security and privacy responsibilities between cloud service providers and their customers, thereby streamlining processes for risk management programs. Developed with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure, each new HITRUST Shared Responsibility Matrix aligns with the cloud service provider’s unique solution offering. Cloud...

LenelS2 integration with Seek Thermal’s contactless thermal imaging system to support healthy buildings

LenelS2, a front-runner in advanced security systems and services, announced the integration of its OnGuard® and NetBox™ access control systems with Seek Thermal’s Seek Scan thermal imaging system. The new integration allows businesses to identify individuals with elevated skin temperature through a contactless solution and allow or deny entry based on this reading. Carrier Healthy Buildings Program The integrated solution joins the Carrier Healthy Buildings Program suite of o...

Check Point research shows a massive 45% spike in cyber-attacks targeting healthcare organisations worldwide

Researchers at internationally renowned cyber-security vendor, Check Point have reported a surge in cyber-attacks targeting healthcare organisations across the globe. Since the beginning of November 2020, researchers have documented a 45% increase in cyber-attacks targeting healthcare organisations worldwide, placing the healthcare sector at the top of the hit list for cyber criminals, when compared to all other industries. Surge in cyber-attacks on the healthcare sector The surge in cyber-at...

Allegion gives back to community hunger-relief efforts in wake of ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

Allegion plc, the foremost global security products and solutions provider, recently made donations to hunger-relief organisations around the world amounting to more than $500,000. These one-time gifts were designated on behalf of all Allegion employees to help support the growing number of people facing food insecurity in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Values and financial support “As we close out what’s been a very challenging year for many, it’s important to r...

IDIS America appoints Sal Mastropole as the South-Eastern US Sales Manager to enhance sales activities

IDIS America is further expanding its sales team with the appointment of Sal Mastropole as South-Eastern US Sales Manager. IDIS, which is South Korea’s largest in-country video tech manufacturer, is pushing forward with its strategy of strengthening integrator partnerships to further support customers and building on its market strength in growth sectors including education, real estate, logistics, and the cannabis market. Intelligent video analytics Sal Mastropole has extensive experie...