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Wearin', police tactical vest: IoT and AI to enhance safety on operations

The innovative connected tactical vest project uses artificial intelligence (AI) for its abnormal-situation detection system and can transmit this warning to a command centre via the Internet of Things (IoT). This innovation, applied to the operational needs of various law-enforcement professions, is the first result of a partnership between France's General Directorate of the National Gendarmerie (DGGN) and Wearin', the Swiss technology group Conextivity’s startup. The new tactical IoT s...

HackerOne leads AI-driven innovation with GenAI co-pilot and AI red teaming

HackerOne, the pioneer in human-powered security, announced new AI augmentations that integrate the company’s human intelligence with the transformative power of artificial intelligence. HackerOne has launched the beta version of its GenAI co-pilot, Hai, that will help customers interpret their vulnerability reports and provide additional insights and advice on remediation. HackerOne has also accelerated its AI red teaming offering with customer and hacker growth in the AI space. HackerO...

Sielox opens new office and production headquarters in Cherry Hill

Sielox, an established industry pioneer in layered access control solutions, is pleased to announce the relocation of its company headquarters to a new, modern facility located at 1951 Old Cuthbert Road, Suite 108, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08034. This move supports Sielox’s strategic plan for continued growth and expansion, enabling the company to leverage advanced technologies for enhanced operational efficiencies. “Our move to a new headquarters marks a significant milestone in Sielo...

Matrix Comsec will showcase cutting-edge security and telecom solutions at the Smart Lift and Mobility World

Matrix Comsec, a reputable player in the Security and Telecom industries, is ready to present its outstanding solutions at the forthcoming Smart Lift and Mobility World 2024 event in Bengaluru, Karnataka, scheduled for March 1st to 3rd, 2024. With a robust track record exceeding three decades, Matrix has established itself as a pioneering provider of extensive security and communication solutions, catering to organisations of diverse sizes worldwide. This proactive involvement aims to highlight...

Virtual Security Showcase: An ISC West 2024 technology preview

Virtual Security Showcase, the professional security industry’s first online multi-vendor educational tradeshow experience, has opened registration for its free ISC West Technology Preview. This comprehensive program consists of three separate 90-minute sessions over two days beginning on Tuesday, March 12, and concluding on Wednesday, March 13, and will cover a range of security technologies to be featured at the upcoming ISC West 2024 tradeshow in Las Vegas. Newest solutions for the ma...

TDSi appoints Paul Taylor as UK sales for cube access control range

TDSi is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Taylor as its Sales Specialist for TIL Technologies’ market-pioneering security systems in the UK. ANSSI cyber-certified, making it ideal for use with critical infrastructure, TDSi recently announced its sales and support of TIL Technologies’ range as a complementary technology to its own flagship GARDiS secure access control ecosystem of software and hardware products. TIL Technologies’ range John Davies, Managing Director...

ASIS International and Security Industry Association release “Complexities in the Global Security Market: 2024 Through 2026”

ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) – the pioneering security associations for the security industry – have released Complexities in the Global Security Market: 2024 Through 2026, a new research report that provides insights into the equipment, technologies and employment of the global security industry, including regional market breakouts. SIA and ASIS partnered with global analytics and advisory firm Omdia to complete the research. New global m...

HTX, GIE Milipol, and Comexposium launch inaugural Milipol Asia-Pacific & TechX Summit 2024

The inaugural Milipol Asia-Pacific & TechX Summit (MAP-TXS) will take place from 3 to 5 April 2024 at Sands Convention Centre, Singapore. Jointly organised by Singapore’s HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency), GIE Milipol, and Comexposium Singapore, the biennial event comes under the auspices of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Singapore, and the Ministry of the Interior of France. Singapore’s Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law, Mr. K Sh...

Matrix’s PACC 2024 exhibit garners praise from industry pioneers

Matrix Comsec, a pioneering manufacturer of Telecom and Security solutions, successfully participated in PACC 2024, held at Grand ITC Royal Bengal from February 22nd to 25th, 2024. During the event, Matrix showcased its comprehensive range of solutions including Access Control, Time-Attendance, IP Video Surveillance, and Telecom at Booth No. 26. The highlight of the event was the unveiling of Matrix's All-Colour Camera, designed to capture coloured images even in low-light or no-light condition...

Sonatype introduces cutting-edge AI/ML component detection

Sonatype, the software supply chain optimisation company, announced artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) component detection, a first-of-its-kind capability, available as part of Sonatype Lifecycle. This technology fundamentally changes the way organisations select and monitor AI/ML software components, enabling them to accelerate software development while effectively managing the risks associated with AI. Usage of AI/ML Components The adoption of AI, particularly genera...

Gallagher Security named Outstanding Security Equipment Manufacturer for the second year in a row at 2024 UK OSPAs

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, was recognised for a commitment to innovation by being named Outstanding Security Equipment Manufacturer at the 2024 Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs), hosted in London, UK, on February 22nd, 2024. Driven to revolutionise the way organisations around the world protect and manage their people and assets, Gallagher Security designs and manufactures industry-renowned access control, perimeter, and intruder alarm security solutions on-...

NSI-approved companies shine at the 2024 UK OSPAs

The prestigious 2024 UK Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) took place on 22 February 2024 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London, UK, gathering hundreds of representatives from the UK security industry.  The OSPAs, renowned for their recognition and reward of companies, people, and innovation across the security sector, showcased the industry’s remarkable achievements including those of NSI-approved companies, who were once again amongst the winners and finalists, claimi...

LifeSafety power features Helix™ ATS PDU with new UL credentials at ISC West Booth 9073: Meets UL 294 standard listing for access control system units

Now carrying the UL 294 Standard Listing, LifeSafety Power’s Helix™ ATS PDU is a combination Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) and Power Distribution Unit (PDU) designed to facilitate maximum system uptime and redundancy in mission-critical applications. On display at Booth 9073 during ISC West 2024, April 9-12 in Las Vegas, Helix ATS PDU is the latest product in the Helix family. The PDU serves as a rack power distribution device with network management for monitoring and control of...

RGB Spectrum and Russ Bassett partner to transform control room solutions

RGB Spectrum® and Russ Bassett, two industry-pioneering innovative control room solutions providers, announce their partnership to transform the utility industry's control room landscape. Joining forces at DistribuTECH 2024, these two powerhouse companies will display new products and technologies specifically designed for energy and utility environments. Portfolio of video distribution The energy and utilities sector faces unique challenges that demand sophisticated control roo...

Nice launches OS 8.8.601 update for home management software

Nice, a global pioneer in Home and Building Management solutions, released its Home Management OS 8.8.601 software update following its major feature release with the OS 8.8 in June 2023. WHAT: The Nice Home Management OS 8.8.601 software update delivers improved user experience, and enhanced performance, and introduces new drivers for more integration across utilities, video, security, climate, lighting and more. Features of software update Highlighted features from the software update inclu...

VIPRE Security Group appoints Usman Choudhary as General Manager of Business Security Division

VIPRE Security Group, a global cybersecurity solutions provider, has announced the executive appointment of Usman Choudhary as General Manager of its Business Security Division, encompassing VIPRE EDR and Advanced Threat Protection for Email, SafeSend for Email, and Inspired eLearning security awareness training. Democratising cybersecurity Usman Choudhary previously served as the Chief Product and Technology Officer at VIPRE. In this expanded role, he will champion VIPRE's mission to mitigate...

SIA launches consultation on new business approval scheme

On 22 February 2024, the Security Industry Authority (SIA) launched a public consultation on the key principles that will underpin its business approval scheme going forward.  The changes under consideration will signal a significant shift in the way the SIA approves businesses under this scheme. It will also change how standards are defined for security businesses, ensuring public protection is at the heart of the new scheme.  Redefining standards During the past year (20...

Delinea to acquire Fastpath to revolutionise privileged access and identity governance

Delinea, a pioneering provider of solutions that seamlessly extend Privileged Access Management (PAM), announced a definitive agreement to acquire Fastpath, a pioneer in Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) and identity access rights. This strategic move follows Delinea's recent acquisition of Authomize and marks a significant expansion in Delinea's capabilities to enhance privileged access, controls, and governance, reducing organisational cybersecurity risk and ensuring complianc...

Sentry Enterprises welcomes Joseph Hayes as chief product officer

Sentry Enterprises, a pioneer in revolutionising digital identity and data privacy, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Joseph Hayes as its new Chief Product Officer. With an impressive career that spans over a decade across giants such as Mastercard, Visa, and Walmart, Joseph brings to Sentry a wealth of experience in the digital payments and identity sectors. "Joseph's track record of innovation and his hands-on experience with digital wallets, tokenization, and real-time payments are...

Radware expands DDoS protection for pioneering Portuguese telecom provider NOS

Radware®, a pioneering provider of cyber security and application delivery solutions, announced that it expanded its relationship with NOS, one of the largest communications and entertainment groups in Portugal. The telecom pioneer is increasing its Radware security defences to further safeguard traffic across its growing global cloud infrastructure and advance its reseller capabilities. Pioneering 5G provider in Portugal, NOS has 5.9 million mobile phone customers, 1.6 million television c...

The Viking 2024 catalog is now available!

Viking Electronics announces the release of its brand new 2024 Product Catalog. The catalog features many new innovations, as well as Viking’s core products – such as emergency phones, door entry systems, paging amplifiers, mass notification systems, hot line phones, and more. The catalog is a comprehensive “go-to” resource - offering countless ideas and custom solutions for “Access Control” to “Zone Paging” and everything in between. Vikin...

SwiftConnect and LEGIC partner to enable seamless access for major corporations via NFC wallets in smartphones and other mobile devices

SwiftConnect, the pioneering provider of connected access enablement, and Swiss-based LEGIC Identsystems, a global pioneer in secure authentication, access management and IoT platform solutions, announced a partnership to accelerate deployments of easy, hassle-free access using NFC wallets in mobile devices for major corporations across Europe and beyond. As an official LEGIC Partner, SwiftConnect is the first to enable corporate access via NFC wallets for LEGIC customers and its vast partner n...

Dallmeier Electronic provided video security technology for the 2024 Munich Security Conference

Dallmeier Electronic, the pioneering manufacturer of video surveillance solutions, and its subsidiary Dallmeier Systems GmbH were responsible for the video surveillance at the 2024 Munich Security Conference (MSC) with their innovative video technology. The MSC 2024, which took place for the sixtieth time from 16 to 18 February 2024, brought together more than 50 heads of state and more than 100 ministers from more than 100 countries in Munich to discuss important security issues. Demands on s...

Matrix empowers innovation as title sponsor for MSU, Faculty of Technology and Engineering's “Footprints 24”

Matrix, a pioneering security and telecom solutions provider, is thrilled to announce its title sponsorship of 'Footprints 24', the 24th edition of the national technical fest organised by the Faculty of Technology and Engineering (FTE), Maharaja Sayajirao University. Scheduled to take place on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd March 2024, 'Footprints 24' is a national youth event that showcases the technical prowess of budding engineers from MS University. The three-day tech fiesta will feature a series of co...

World CyberCon META 3rd edition: Gateway to securing the Middle East's Digital Future

The Cyber Express is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated World CyberCon META 3rd Edition, scheduled for May 23, 2024, in Dubai. As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve globally, this one-day event promises to bring together experts, professionals, and enthusiasts to explore the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in the field. Under the theme "Securing Middle East’s Digital Future: Challenges and Solutions," World CyberCon META Edition 2024 is set to be an unparalleled...

Acronis sets the new standard in cybersecurity and data protection with Acronis Cyber Protect 16 release

Acronis, a global provider of cyber protection, is proud to introduce the latest release of its flagship product – Acronis Cyber Protect 16. Acronis Cyber Protect Acronis Cyber Protect delivers robust protection against cyber threats and unparalleled backup and recovery capabilities. This latest version establishes a new benchmark in easy and fast recovery after cyberattacks or data loss, especially for modern multi-site organisations. Cybersecurity and data protection As technology a...

Shallow/surface mount vehicular wedge barrier from DoorKing

DoorKing’s Model 1625 shallow/surface mount Vehicular Wedge Barrier product is ideal for applications that require a high degree of vehicle security. The shallow mount wedge requires a concrete pad only six (6) inches deep and is crash-rated to the ASTM 2656-20 standard. The model 1625 wedge can also be surface mounted, making it ideal for any property from multi-level parking structures to slab lots. Access control and vehicular gate operator Available in widths from 12 to 18 feet...

Latest DigiCert study reveals widening gap between organisations benefiting from digital trust and those losing out

DigiCert, Inc., a pioneering global provider of digital trust, released its 2024 State of Digital Trust Survey that checks in on how enterprises around the world are managing digital trust in their organisations. While digital trust overwhelmingly remains a critical focus for all enterprises, the latest report shines a light on the growing divide between the ‘leaders’ --those who are getting it right, and the ‘laggards’ -- those who are struggling. Benefits of the...

Middle Atlantic expands forum collaboration suite with new lectern

Middle Atlantic Products, a brand of Legrand|AV, announced the Forum™ Lectern, the latest solution in the company's award-winning configurable AV furniture product line, Forum™ Collaboration Suite. Compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the electrically height-adjustable Forum Lectern is perfectly suited for higher education and training or presentation spaces. It offers customisation to fit any space, like logo panels, worksurface options, and colourways. L...

Securitas certifies 10,000 data center professionals

Building on the establishment of the Global Clients Data Centre Group in 2023, Securitas is now taking an important next step by strengthening the skills of Securitas’ security officers by introducing a certification for managing data centres’ diverse security challenges with efficiency and expertise. The significance of big data and cloud services has never been more prevalent. Serving as critical hubs for storing, processing, and distributing digital information, data centres are...