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NAV retains title as exclusive Surveillance Technical Integration Sponsor of the World Game Protection Conference 2024

North American Video (NAV), the security integrator with more casino security system installations and gaming partners across the U.S. than any other systems integration firm, is thrilled to announce its continued support of the World Game Protection Conference (WGPC) 2024 as the exclusive Surveillance Technical Integration Sponsor.  The WGPC 2024, taking place February 28-29 at the Tropicana Las Vegas, marks NAV's fourth consecutive year holding the prestigious title. Sponsorship of WGPC...

Pinnacle Systems redefines security integration with the launch of industry-first ‘truly independent’ end-to-end integration platform

Pinnacle Systems has launched its open integration platform, revolutionising monitoring and control solutions for the security and FM markets. As the industry's first end-to-end, truly independent integration platform, Pinnacle Systems creates a new era of opportunity for forward-thinking and innovation-led integrators to see what is possible, when providing bespoke solutions to their customers. Presenting designers with complete control over hardware choices within their security ecosystems.&n...

ADI announces 2023 Supplier Award recipients

ADI Global Distribution, a major wholesale distributor of security, AV and low-voltage products, announced the recipients of its 2023 Supplier Awards. ADI selected Digital Watchdog as Supplier of the Year for North America. ADI also recognised suppliers in the categories of Operations, Marketing Support, Digital Support, Sales Support, New Product of the Year and Rookie of the Year. Each year, ADI recognises key suppliers across North America for their support and contributions towards the...

Brinks Home™ appoints Mike Hackett as SVP enterprise business development

Brinks Home™, one of North America’s pioneering home security and alarm monitoring companies, welcomes sales veteran Mike Hackett as its Senior Vice President of Enterprise Business Development. With a proven track record of driving growth and establishing successful partnerships throughout his more than 25 years of sales and marketing experience, Hackett is set to play a pivotal role in advancing Brinks Home's strategic initiatives. Mike's extensive experience In his new role, H...

KBO Fire & Security: Enhancing business security with commercial safes

In the fast-paced business environment, ensuring the security of valuable assets and sensitive information is paramount.  In this article, they will delve into the different types of commercial safes available, their benefits for businesses, installation considerations, and the cost involved. What are commercial safes?  In 2022/2023, there were 6,558 thefts by employees reported in England and Wales. Commercial safes, also known as business safes, offer a comprehensive solution...

11th Edition Connected Banking Summit-East Africa innovation & excellence awards 2024

The 11th Edition of the Connected Banking Summit-East Africa in Nairobi, Kenya, on March 6th, 2024, is set to bring together global executives, experts, and Pioneers. Get ready for a gathering of minds in the banking industry! The Connected Banking Summit Series is celebrated for its commitment to shaping innovative banking models. It accelerates the journey of digital transformation while ensuring a superb customer experience within the framework of industry policies and regulations, maintaini...

Gunnebo Entrance Control debuts new security at Passenger Terminal Expo 2024

Gunnebo Entrance Control, a global pioneer in innovative entrance security solutions, is attending Passenger Terminal Expo 2024 to debut its latest airport entrance systems alongside new advancements in security technology. Visitors to booth E340 will be able to see live demonstrations of Gunnebo Entrance Control's latest systems, offering intelligent passenger flow management for all stages of the airport journey. Whole boarding process This includes PreSec which operates as a self-service t...

Verkada launches connectivity solution for hard-to-wire locations, government-grade solutions, and feature updates across its Command platform

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management, announced its new connectivity solution, the GC31 Cellular Gateway, that will enable device deployment in hard-to-wire or remote locations, a new set of government-grade solutions, including Command for video security and visitor management hosted on AWS GovCloud, an updated mobile app for iOS and Android, as well as a range of feature updates that expand and improve upon Verkada's Command platform. GC31 Cellular...

Security industry veteran joins Smart R Distribution

Smart R Distribution has appointed Mark Russen as the Business Development Manager for its extensive range of Access Control and Intruder Detection Solutions.   Extensive work experience  Mark Russen, who has worked within the electronic security industry since 1986, is a highly experienced sales professional who has performed senior sales management roles for some of the biggest names within the sector. These include Europlex Technologies, Siemens Security Products, and V...

Paxton promotes Brian Bonser to Vice President - Customer Support

Paxton Inc., the international security technology manufacturer, is pleased to announce the promotion of Brian Bonser to the position of Vice President of Customer Support, reporting to Chief Sales Officer, Gareth O’Hara.   Brian came to Paxton two years ago as Director of Customer Support, and during his tenure has made a major impact on the company. His combination of skills and expertise makes him the ideal candidate to take on the expanded role of Vice President of...

Everon acquires regional banking security integrator, Customised Service Concepts, LLC

Everon, also known as ADT Commercial, a pioneering security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, fire and life safety in the U.S., announced the purchase of Customised Service Concepts, LLC (CSC), with locations in New Hampshire and Connecticut. This is the fourth acquisition that Everon has completed since emerging as a standalone organisation in October 2023, and its third completed in Q1 2024. With the purchase of CSC, Everon is focused on enhancing its service capabilitie...

KBO Fire and Security discusses the importance of access sontrols in schools

Access controls are not just for business or residential buildings. They are crucial in schools because they safeguard the students and the building. The well-being of students, employees, and visitors depends on maintaining a safe and secure environment.  “One report from Teaching Times suggests almost half of UK schools experienced technology theft in the last three years,” said Security World Market, UK. Why are access controls essential in schools?  Access control re...

Remote video monitoring pioneer Pro-Vigil names David Brown Chief Revenue Officer

Pro-Vigil, a provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled remote video monitoring (RVM), management and deterrence solutions, announced that David Brown has joined the company as chief revenue officer (CRO).  In this role, Brown will profitably expand Pro-Vigil's market presence and maximise revenue by continuing to deliver outstanding customer outcomes. Prior roles of Brown  Brown brings with him more than 25 years of experience in the technology and security industries. He has...

Gallagher Security welcomes Aashish Garhwal to lead government vertical in India Sales Team

Global security manufacturer - Gallagher Security is proud to announce the appointment of Aashish Garhwal to the role of Senior Sales Manager, in India.  Based in New Delhi, Aashish’s focus will be sales and support within the government vertical.  Aashish's experience Aashish brings a wealth of experience to the team with a degree in Electrical Engineering and more than 12 years of experience in sales, marketing, and business development, most recently with L&T Electrical...

Everon acquires Michigan-based Riverside Integrated Systems, Inc.

Everon, also known as ADT Commercial, a pioneering security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, fire and life safety in the U.S., announced the purchase of Riverside Integrated Systems, Inc. based out of Grand Rapids, MI. This is the fifth acquisition that Everon has completed since emerging as a standalone organisation in October 2023, and its fourth this year. With the purchase of Riverside Integrated Systems, Inc., Everon continues to deliver on its promise for geographic...

New study finds that Flock Safety is instrumental in solving 10% of reported crime in the U.S.

Flock Safety, the all-in-one technology solution that keeps communities safe, announced the results of a study that shows how Flock Safety technology is instrumental in solving 10% of reported crimes in the U.S. This large-scale study was intended to provide more data on the efficacy of Flock Safety technology, specifically its Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) cameras, and their impact on crime clearance and reduction. The research was conducted with oversight and validated by independ...

KBO Fire and Security: Benefits of a biometric access control system

When it comes to ensuring the security of the home, business, or any other property, high-end locksmiths in the UK play a crucial role. These professionals are experts in enhancing the security of the spaces and providing advanced solutions for the locksmithing needs.  KBO Fire & Security answers some key questions about high-end locksmiths in the UK and how they can find the best in the business. What do locksmiths change? Locksmiths are skilled in changing, repairing, and installin...

ISC West announces dynamic lineup of keynote speakers

ISC West, in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), announced this year’s dynamic trio of speakers that will headline the Keynote Series at ISC West 2024. Industry professionals will be able to attend keynote presentations at the Main Stage, located in the Venetian ballrooms. The SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Keynote will be held on Friday, April 12, following the SIA WISF Networking Breakfast and Power 100 Celebration. These sessions ar...

FAST Golf Classic Tournament works to raise funds to connect talent with careers in the security industry

The 2024 Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) Golf Classic tournament, formerly known as the AIREF Golf Classic, is set to take place on Monday, May 13, at the Cowboys Golf Club in Grapevine, Texas. This event, held in conjunction with PSA TEC, brings together industry professionals for a day of networking and golf while supporting initiatives to connect talent with careers in the security industry. The FAST Golf Classic is the primary fundraising event for FAST, a 501(c)(3...

Neurotechnology introduces new MegaMatcher products tailored for law enforcement criminal investigation needs

Neurotechnology, a provider of deep learning-based solutions and high-precision biometric identification technologies, announced the release of two new products: MegaMatcher Criminal Investigation and the MegaMatcher Criminal Identity Registration System (Criminal IDRS). Automated biometric recognition streamlines the identification process in law enforcement, greatly reducing the time and manpower required. Criminal investigations often deal with low-quality biometric data that...

Maximise fire door inspection efficiency with ASSA ABLOY's Openings Studio™

Specifying, surveying, installing, inspecting, and maintaining doors requires a vast amount of information. All technical data must be trustworthy and timely, a task made harder by the diversity of project stakeholders who are inevitably involved.  A single software subscription, for PC, tablet, and smartphone, can help marshal all information across the whole life-cycle of a building without hassle another case where digitalisation delivers concrete benefits.  Openings Studio™...

AUCSO announces first of its kind Higher Education security benchmarking in partnership with ISARR

The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO) has announced a partnership with ISARR, a bespoke risk, resilience, and security management solution, to gather vital benchmarking information for its members. As the pioneering organisation for security professionals working in Higher and Further Education around the world, AUCSO is looking to further enhance security within the Higher Education sector as a whole. The partnership builds upon the existing relationship between AUCSO a...

Teleport launches solution empowering organisations to unify access control and policy across infrastructure

Infrastructure access firm Teleport has launched a new product to help break access silos and reduce cyber risk from the current increasingly complex DevOps infrastructure. The solution, Teleport Policy, offers organisations instant visibility and unified policy management over how engineers, users, and workloads access infrastructure and data. Implement security policy The rapid growth of clouds, data centres, and everything within has fragmented infrastructure into access silos. These silos...

Progress enables developers to accelerate application modernisation with latest release of OpenEdge

Progress, the trusted provider of infrastructure software, announced the latest release of Progress® OpenEdge®, the flagship application development platform used by over 100,000 customers across the globe to simplify the delivery of mission-critical business applications. By leveraging the new features and enhancements of OpenEdge 12.8, organisations can optimise their development processes, improve database performance, enhance application security and stay current with the evolving t...

The SALTO WECOSYSTEM: A new brand DNA for the future of advanced access

Salto Systems is proud to unveil the SALTO WECOSYSTEM, a new brand platform that brings together its core brands – Salto Gantner, and the newly introduced Vintia – to lead the digital transformation of access and identity management. This strategic move synergises a diverse range of innovation expertise under one brand platform ecosystem and signals a significant leap forward in the access control industry. SALTO WECOSYSTEM The SALTO WECOSYSTEM embodies the commitment to innov...

Acronis end-of-year cyberthreats report uncovers 222% surge in email attacks during 2023

Acronis, a global pioneer in cyber protection released the findings of its benchmarked cyber threats report for the second half of 2023. Cyberthreat report Titled “Acronis Cyberthreats Report, H2 2023: Alarming rise in cyberattacks, SMBs and MSPs in the crosshairs,” the report provides an in-depth analysis and prescriptive outlook on key security issues and prevalent cyberthreats worldwide. By leveraging data collected from over 1,000,000 unique endpoints across 15 key countries,...

ICT® enhances cybersecurity, joins CVE® programme as numbering authority

Integrated Control Technology Ltd (ICT®), a global manufacturer of intelligent access control and security solutions, announced it has been authorised by the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Programme as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA), becoming the second New Zealand organisation to be accepted into the programme. The mission of the CVE programme is to identify, define, and catalogue publicly disclosed cybersecurity vulnerabilities. This aligns with ICT’s commitment to prov...

Tyler Christensen appointed as ICT's US Director of Channel Sales

Award-winning global manufacturer of intelligent access control and security solutions, ICT (Integrated Control Technology), is delighted to announce the appointment of Tyler Christensen as US Director of Channel Sales. With an extensive career in the security industry, including significant leadership roles in sales and channel management, Tyler brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by security integrators. Vast industry experience Tyler's professiona...

Prism Infosec launches Cyber Maturity Assessment service to boost security baselining

Prism Infosec, the independent cybersecurity consultancy, announced the launch of its Cyber Maturity Assessment service to help organisations identify areas of strong cyber security defence and where improvements can be made to help improve their security posture. The assessment provides the C-suite with a standardised initial benchmark against which to measure cybersecurity maturity and organisational performance. NIST Cybersecurity Framework The Cyber Maturity Assessment has mappe...

CipherStash appoints Paul Hawkins as new Chief Information Security Officer

CipherStash, a pioneering cybersecurity company known for its innovative approach to data encryption, is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Hawkins as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Mr. Hawkins, formerly a Principal in the Office of the CISO for Amazon Web Services (AWS), brings a wealth of experience and expertise in cybersecurity to further strengthen CipherStash’s commitment to digital defence.  AWS Security organisation In his previous role at AWS,...