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Sepura confirms that the Secretary of State in the Cabinet Office has revoked the Final Order imposed on Sepura pursuant to section 27 of the National Security and Investment Act 2021. The original order was made by the then Secretary of State for the former Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. On 27 June 2024, the Secretary of State in the Cabinet Office revoked the Final Order following Sepura’s return to UK ownership. This has the effect of removing all the requireme...

IDIS Americas, a new IDIS business unit formed from the recent merger of IDIS America and Costar Technologies, announces the launch of its new I-Mobile System, ushering in a new era of advanced transit video surveillance. The new solution delivers high-performance 4K video resolution, ease of scalability and a highly intuitive user interface, providing high-performance mobile security to businesses that operate transit and fleet companies. Innovative I-Mobile System  "Our innovative I-Mo...

A few decades ago, people lived with minimum security. Only a few facilities hired physical security, but most buildings relied on locks and vigilance. Currently, some companies are integrating modernised video security with other building systems. For example, the video integrated with access control allows security to visually verify individuals entering secured areas. Video security Video security has evolved over the last few years from single-application technology to solutions that...

Armstrong Fluid Technology has announced that Anish Suthesh Arul has been promoted to Regional Manager for North America. In his new role, he will manage both the US and Canadian Regional Sales Enhancement Centres, Armstrong’s two largest global markets. Arul has been with Armstrong for five years, most recently as an Applications Engineer specialising in project management. Prior roles of Arul Prior to joining Armstrong, he served in a variety of lead roles with the University of Buffa...

Landsec, one of the UK’s commercial real estate companies, is launching an optimised Landsec Experience app across its entire London portfolio of prime workplaces using Smart Spaces’ smart building OS. The new app is designed to help people who work in Landsec’s buildings get the most from their time in and around their offices. In addition to digital access control, it provides office customers with access to a range of personalised experiences, events, and discounts along wi...

RiverSafe, a global cybersecurity, DevOps, and AppSec professional services provider, has partnered with education-based charity - World Vision to improve access to education for children in Africa. World Vision World Vision is a global humanitarian organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children, families, and communities around the world. Focusing on providing education, healthcare, and emergency relief to those in need, they aim to break the cycle of poverty and open doors for a...

Arcserve, a major data protection and recovery software company, has been recognised for its excellence in SaaS backup, being named Cloud Backup Company of the Year at the Storage Awards 2024. The award recognised Arcserve as a provider of secure and resilient cloud storage and SaaS protection, highlighting the organisation as a trusted provider of data resilience solutions. Cloud data protection The awards showcase the best technologies, products, and solutions across the storage sector Arc...

Dragonfly and Vismo announce an integration partnership by which intelligence from Dragonfly’s Security Intelligence & Analysis Service will be available through the Vismo platform. Vismo will have access to Dragonfly’s 19,000 location risk scores and associated detailed intelligence reports and incident data. As a result, users of Vismo’s Locate & Protect App will be better protected when they are on the move. Two complementary capabilities The service combines two...

As a part of Teleste’s strategy execution, they have entered to an EMS-Partnership with Kyrel Oy from Finland. Through this new collaboration, Teleste aims to ensure continuous high quality, agility, and delivery reliability for our Public Safety and Mobility business unit. Kyrel is well known for its customer-centricity and reliability, values that Teleste shares. This creates a strong foundation for their partnership. Supply chain capabilities Marko Uutela, Director of Operations, Log...

Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using proprietary intelligence and integration to achieve proven crime prevention, announces its participation as a featured presenter at this year’s Global Security Expo (GSX) September 23-25 in Orlando, Fla. Elite is organising the session, “Remote Guarding Has Made Real-Time Crime and Catastrophe Prevention a Reality,” scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., at the Orange County Convention C...

Bank security is one of the key topics of Security Essen 2024. On September 19, the “Day of Banks and Savings Banks” showcases practical solutions for financial institutions. Recent events have underlined the urgent need for action in this area. Julia Jacob, Project Manager at Security Essen, states, "With the right measures, the number of explosive attacks in some regions of Germany has been reduced by up to 80 percent. Our experts will showcase the most promising options, pro...

Radiofrequency (RF) technology specialists SPX Communication Technologies launches the BLACKTALON Ecosystem, a new Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) capability based on the operationally proven BLACKTALON solution. BLACKTALON Ecosystem The BLACKTALON Ecosystem integrates SPX Communication Technologies’ BLACKTALON C-UAS technology and decades of expertise in the space with a vendor-agnostic framework. This approach ensures solutions can meet every customer’s unique requirements...

Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints™) and IN Groupe through SPS brand, a pioneer in contactless and dual interface cards, announce the launch of its secure Component solution for contactless biometric payment cards, supporting global card manufacturers to scale up production of next-generation payment cards. Secure Component solution In line with consumer preferences for contactless, the global biometric payment card market is anticipated to rise at a considerable rate over the coming yea...

Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using proprietary intelligence and integration to achieve proven crime prevention, announces its systems and services are deployed and maintained to the highest available level of cybersecurity protections and protocols. As major news stories continue to proliferate about hacks, breaches and vulnerabilities — including the high-profile cyberattacks this past week that crippled CDK Global, which provides management software for...

Advancements in technology and industry practices as well as changes in regulatory agendas and directives make it necessary to continuously initiate new standards and update existing standards to ensure they remain relevant and effective. In this context, leadership in standardisation is a crucial factor for achieving the desired benefits and outcomes both for industry and society. That requires the ability and willingness of an actor to initiate, influence and shape the development and implem...

Matrix, an entity in the Security and Telecom sector, has successfully concluded its participation at SAFE South Expo 2024 in Chennai. Leveraging over three decades of industry expertise, Matrix engaged with industry peers gathered valuable insights, and explored new avenues for collaboration.  Technology-centric solutions Matrix remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering technology-centric solutions, prioritising customer satisfaction. This dedication is evident in creating cutti...

ODSecurity is thrilled to announce the successful installation of two Soter RS X-ray body scanners at the Cayman Islands Airport for the Customs and Border Control Service. These advanced scanners, developed by ODSecurity, are designed to detect contraband inside and outside the body using a very low X-ray dose, enhancing the airport's security measures. Effective and efficient installation The Customs and Border Control Service has expressed their satisfaction with the performance of ODSecur...

Gunnebo Entrance Control is proud to announce its membership in SteelZero, a global initiative uniting organisations to expedite the shift towards a net zero steel industry. By Joining SteelZero, a renowned pioneer in entrance control solutions has pledged to drive demand for low-emission steel, contribute to policy reviews, and foster collective action and knowledge sharing among peers. Low-emission steel Alongside over 40 other businesses that consume more than 10 million tonnes of steel an...

Matrix, a trailblazer in advanced security and telecom solutions, successfully participated in the Police Expo 2024, held on July 4th and 5th at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. This esteemed event provided a platform for Matrix to unveil its latest innovations in IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom Solutions to a diverse audience of industry professionals and stakeholders. Advanced security solutions  During the Police Expo 2024, Matrix showcased a comprehensiv...

Xesar is simply versatile. With the smartphone as an additional access medium, Xesar is now becoming even more versatile in its range of solutions and remains very simple to use. Authorisations and their changes are sent directly from the management software to iOS or Android smartphones by SMS.  There is no need to write access media via the coding station and a physical handover – this saves resources and streamlines the processes. Xesar app The Xesar app is clearly...

Innodisk, a pioneering global AI solution provider, has officially inaugurated Phase II of its R&D and production centre in Yilan, Taiwan. In response to the massive market demand driven by the edge AI wave, Innodisk has transformed the manufacturing plant into the group's AI core base. With the increased production capacity, Innodisk is ready to collaborate with global clients to deploy edge AI solutions. At the same time, Innodisk is also inviting global tech talent to join its teams arou...

Sensor specialist HENSOLDT is providing massive support for the German ‘European Sky Shield Initiative’ ESSI: As part of an order from Diehl Defence worth more than 100 million euros, HENSOLDT is supplying its high-performance TRML-4D radars, including a maintenance and training package, to Latvia and Slovenia. The radars will be deployed in the two ESSI countries as part of the IRIS-T SLM air defence system. This means that HENSOLDT currently has more than 80 air defence radars of...

AMG Systems, the pioneer in highly robust connectivity and transmission solutions for IP Video, is seeing increasing demand for the skills of its growing Professional Services team which has been accumulating expertise in custom network design, configuration and deployment with a view to serving systems integrators – enabling them to deliver highly secure, scalable and available networks for more customers installing AMG Systems’ UK-manufactured industrial edge switches. As a Junipe...

As innovations, whether digital or physical, revolutionise every area of daily life, the payment sector is no exception. In this exclusive survey, carried out between December 2023 and January 2024, users around the world were interviewed on how they pay and what their expectations are when it comes to payment methods. Users’ payment preferences User expectations centred around three priorities: design, convenience, sustainability Drawing from the feedback of more than three thousand...

NSI-approved companies had an impressive presence amongst the finalists and winners at this year’s British Security Awards which took place on 3rd July at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. The prestigious annual ceremony, organised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), celebrates the achievements, acts of bravery and innovations by BSIA members and prospective members in the security systems and guarding services sectors. Highest standards of excellence  As a lon...

Red Lion, a manufacturer of innovative technologies that empower industrial organisations to access, connect and visualise their data, is pleased to announce the launch of N-Tron® NT116 unmanaged industrial Ethernet switch, designed for industrial applications needing dependable performance for mission-critical applications under harsh conditions. The NT116 unmanaged switch offers exceptional reliability and performance for data acquisition, Ethernet I/O and process control. Compact in size...

Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) increasingly impacts how brands are perceived by customers. As such, ESG plays an ever more important role in maintaining customer loyalty and providing businesses with investment prospects. Indeed, more than 60% of customers are now basing their purchasing decisions on how sustainable and ethical a brand is, and this is growing by 10% every year, according to consultancy PwC. Having strong ESG practices in place will benefit many aspects of...

Delvitech, a pioneer in 3D automated optical inspection for assembled printed circuit boards leveraging artificial intelligence, has joined forces with Eurotech, a global innovator in ultra-high-performance Edge AI Computers, to revolutionise quality control technology. Delvitech's patented integrated optical inspection technology, designed to collect comprehensive data to drive neural networks in optical inspection, gains crucial support from Eurotech's hardware. This collaboration boosts...

Motorola Solutions has acquired Noggin, a global provider of cloud-based business continuity planning, operational resilience and critical event management (CEM) software. The company is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with a global footprint of customers. Noggin’s software helps enterprises and critical infrastructure anticipate, prepare for and efficiently respond to incidents. The company’s integrated platform offers flexible workflows and checklists, built-in maps and s...

Valsoft Corporation Inc., a Canadian company specialising in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Asher Group, a pioneering provider of scalable communications for emergency management agencies and cutting-edge human resources solutions. Founded in 1995, Asher focuses on the intersection of communication and computing technology, most notably with the development of Hyper-Reach. The Hyper-Reach platform enables hundred...