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Alice DiSanto wins 2024 SIA Progress Award

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Alice DiSanto of Rajant Corporation, as the 2024 recipient of the SIA Progress Award, an honor presented by SIA’s Women in Security Forum (WISF) community celebrating individuals who pave the way to success for women in the security industry. SIA will present DiSanto with the award on Nov. 20 during the 2024 SIA Honors Night celebration. Alice DiSanto – who chairs SIA’s Women in Secu...

SIA Award: Scott Gross honoured for security innovation

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Scott M. Gross, facility security officer at Con Edison, as the 2024 recipient of the SIA Insightful Practitioner Award, an honour recognising excellence in promoting the implementation of innovative security solutions. SIA will present Gross with the award on Nov. 20 during the 2024 SIA Honors Night celebration. Scott Gross has over four decades of experience in security and fire protection. In his role at Con Edison, he has...

Genetec's Cloudrunner enhances vehicle evidence-sharing

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions announced a new feature that enables law enforcement professionals to easily collect, manage, and share vehicle-based evidence captured by AutoVu Cloudrunner™ through the Genetec Clearance™ digital evidence management system (DEMS). Digital evidence Investigators typically rely on various types of data when building a case, such as licence plate reads, video foota...

Everon launches new business intelligence solutions

Everon, a pioneering security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, fire and life safety solutions in the U.S., announced the launch of Mavn BI™ business intelligence, Sightline™ advanced video solutions, and Onepoint™ account management portal as part of a series of differentiating offerings. The launch notably delivers on Everon’s investment made through this year’s acquisition of DIGIOP, a groundbreaking software development company specialisin...

Matrix to showcase security solutions at FSAI 2024

Matrix, a provider of advanced security and telecom solutions, is excited to announce its participation in the FSAI Suraksha Chakra on October 18th at the Maple Leaf Banquet, Jaipur. Comprehensive security portfolio This prestigious event will provide Matrix a platform to highlight its innovative IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom Solutions. Transforming Security and Communication with Cutting-Edge Solutions At the FSAI Suraksha Chakra 2024, Matrix will showca...

Axis opens new experience centre in Santiago, Chile

Axis Communications celebrated the grand opening of its newest Axis Experience Centre (AEC) in Santiago, Chile – the first AEC to be constructed within the southernmost part of South America, otherwise known as the Southern Cone. The Chile AEC will serve industry professionals across five Latin American countries – Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia – benefitting key industries in the region including critical infrastructure, mining, and smart cities....

DRUID conductor: Revolutionizing AI agents in business

DRUID AI, a global pioneer in conversational and agentic AI, announced the launch of DRUID Conductor at their third annual customer conference Symbiosis. DRUID Conductor is an advanced AI agent designed to unify and orchestrate all the different agents an employee interacts with, regardless of which system creates or operates the agent. This innovation simplifies the complexity of managing multiple agents and provides a single interface for employees to use in their daily work. DRUID QA A...

Hikvision launches IR and ColorVu Panoramic IP kits

Hikvision, the world’s pioneering manufacturer and supplier of security video products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, proudly announces the expansion of its IP kits with the IR and ColorVu Panoramic IP Kits. Each kit includes a 4K PoE NVR, multiple turret cameras, and the powerful 4 MP Panoramic Fixed Turret Network Camera. EKI-K82T47C kit The EKI-K82T47 and EKI-K164T414 IR Panoramic kits are among the most valuable in the ma...

OliverIQ Hub with AI-powered support: A game changer

OliverIQ, the Smart Home as a Service (SHaaS) platform designed to bring smart home solutions to the broad market, announced the availability of the OliverIQ Hub with built-in customer support from the AI-powered Ollie chatbot. This sleek, affordable plug-and-play device allows OliverIQ service providers to deliver comprehensive smart home services and on-demand device support to new and existing customers. True smart home experiences Customers can enable automation called affairs that enrich...

Siren and Senzing partner on law enforcement AI

Siren, the all-in-one investigation company, and Senzing, a pioneer in real-time entity resolution AI, announce a strategic partnership to revolutionise law enforcement investigations. By integrating Senzing advanced entity resolution technology with the Siren AI-powered platform, law enforcement agencies can surface hidden entities, connect disparate data sources, and make faster, more accurate decisions in combating criminal activities. Law Enforcement Challenges Law enforcement faces...

Blackline Safety achieves MASE Certification

Blackline Safety SAS, a global pioneer in connected safety technology, announced that it has achieved the prestigious MASE certification—a dedicated health, safety and environment initiative specifically designed for and implemented in France. The robust programme aims to physically embed better health and safety practices and culture within organisations across all industries, covering all aspects of operation from workers and premises to cars, parking facilities, and the environmen...

Ensign InfoSecurity's AI digital risk management

Ensign InfoSecurity, one of Asia’s largest comprehensive cybersecurity solutions providers and a Diamond sponsor at Govware 2024, will showcase its Digital Reputation Risk Management Suite. This AI-powered, modular solution provides comprehensive, real-time visibility and defence against digital threats that can tarnish reputations and erode stakeholder trust. Unprecedented risks  A major attack can undo years of stature-building, risking long-term affinities and client loyalty A...

New SentryCard360: Decentralised identity innovation

Sentry Enterprises, an industry pioneer in decentralised identity and biometric security solutions, proudly announces the launch of SentryCard360—a groundbreaking innovation addressing the escalating risks of employee identity fraud, including the rise of new hire "bait & switch" schemes. In collaboration with Info Security pioneer, Credenti, and biometric identity pioneer, PrivateID. SentryCard360 SentryCard is already recognised for its industry-pioneering security features, includ...

Synectics launches enhanced Synergy v24.2 Software

Synectics, a pioneer in advanced security and surveillance systems, announces exciting new AI-driven features within Synergy security and surveillance software. The latest release (v24.2) launches Synergy DETECT – part of Synergy’s AI Suite – alongside advancements to existing mobile app capabilities, improved data and privacy protection tools, and new third-party integrations. AI-powered risk detection Users can easily configure 12 AI-based surveillance tools accordin...

Optalysys & Google HEIR unite for secure computing

Optalysys, a company enabling the future of secure computing, has partnered with Google HEIR to integrate its photonic processing technology into HEIR’s compiler toolchain for Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE). This integration aims to address the computational challenges of FHE, making it more commercially viable. Fully Homomorphic Encryption is an advanced, quantum-resilient cryptography method that allows encrypted data to be processed without ever needing to be decrypted. Secure dat...

Nutanix leads in Gartner MQ for hybrid infrastructure

Nutanix, a pioneer in hybrid multicloud computing, announced it has been named as a pioneer in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure, 2024, which Gartner describes as “offerings that deliver cloud-native attributes, which can be deployed and operated where the customer prefers." "Distributed hybrid infrastructure provides the foundation for the deployment of applications in a distributed manner that retains a cloud or cloud-inspired approach. In doing so, it imp...

RGB Spectrum IPX Flyaway Kit: Real-time video solution

RGB Spectrum®, a pioneering designer and manufacturer of real-time video solutions for defence and public safety, announces the release of the IPX Flyaway Kit™.   A complete, miniaturised mobile control room, it provides a comprehensive suite of display and communication capabilities in a rugged, deployable enclosure. LAN/WAN connectivity The IPX Flyaway Kit is designed for command-and-control applications, combining real-time, low latency video processing, multi-signal en...

Bosch 3100i Cameras: Intelligent video security solutions

Bosch Building Technologies is following the path towards pre-empting potential safety threats and creating spaces free from security incidents. It is committed to offering video security solutions designed to provide predictive-ready convenience, enabling data-driven decisions that extend beyond security to enhance business efficiency and performance. The 3100i series of entry-level fixed dome and bullet form factors are the latest additions to the Bosch IP camera portfolio. The cameras f...

Trailblazer Sales Academy by BDR for territory managers

Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, announces the return of its Trailblazer Sales Academy, an ongoing sales development program specifically for territory managers and distribution sales teams. Trailblazer Sales Academy helps participants develop sales skills, leadership agility, and a strategic vision for territory growth through four live virtual workshops with additional tools and resources for cont...

PSIA unveils PKOC Bluetooth 3.0 at GSX 2024

The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) announced its Public Key Open Credential PKOC Bluetooth 3.0 specification at GSX 2024. This is the culmination of a significant amount of work from some of the pioneering access control companies in order to achieve this milestone.  The 3.0 spec features enhanced cryptography, which supports all Bluetooth hardware. In addition, the spec has been optimised to reduce the time it takes to authenticate. Simplicity of PKOC Advantages...

Facial recognition innovations by RecFaces at IMC

RecFaces, a global pioneer in facial recognition and analytics technology, is proud to announce its participation in the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024, New Delhi, India, taking place from October 15 to October 18, 2024. In partnership with Zedsoftpoint, RecFaces will demonstrate its groundbreaking facial recognition solutions (FRS), highlighting its pivotal role in enhancing security and customer engagement across various industries.   Facial recognition solutions RecFaces has bu...

ETQ reliance predictive quality analytics launch

ETQ, part of Hexagon, launched the ETQ Reliance® Predictive Quality Analytics solution, bringing a new level of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven analytics to its ETQ quality management system (QMS). The solution enables automated, early detection and proactive resolution to prevent manufacturing problems, limit production variation, speed decision making, deliver prescriptive solutions to supply chain issues and boost overall delivered quality. ETQ and Acerta customers The partnership...

NetCode Technology enhances Codelocks KL1200

Codelocks has added the KitLock by Codelocks KL1200 NetCode® electronic locker lock to its KitLock range, to provide flexible, temporary access for heavy-duty, high-use environments where additional robustness is required. It is particularly suitable for self-service locations, storage facilities, and lockers, for granting temporary access to event and school lockers, and storage areas in holiday rental homes as the addition of Codelocks NetCode® Technology allows the owner or mana...

FLIR Teledyne Cameras: Detecting industrial gas leaks

Whether solving the problem in a commercial establishment or a domestic home environment, the majority of search results pointed to one solution. Namely, soapy water! Before they all ridicule the idea as belonging to a bygone era, take a vehicle with a slow puncture to a tyre fitting depot and the chances are they remove the wheel and spin it in water to determine the leak. It’s a simple time-proven method for determining leaks from pressurised systems. Fast and effective solution Most...

OSI Systems enhances Uruguay port security operations

OSI Systems, Inc. announces that its Security division has successfully commenced operations in Uruguay in collaboration with its Ministry of Economics and Finance to enhance security and efficiency at Uruguay's ports and borders through advanced customs screening applications. OSI Systems CEO Deepak Chopra commented, "We are excited to begin the operational phase and look forward to supporting Uruguay’s customs and border security activity.” Ongoing management training The Compa...

IDEMIA joins NIST's mobile driver's license project

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the provider of convenient and trusted biometric-based solutions, has been selected by NIST National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE), a part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), to take part in its Mobile Driver’s License (mDL) Project. IDEMIA is one of fifteen technology providers and industry experts selected by the NCCoE to work on the first use case of the Mobile Driver’s License (mDL) project, which has...

GlolinkOTC partners iDenfy for secure crypto exchange

iDenfy, a Lithuania-based RegTech pioneer in AI-powered KYC/AML solutions, has partnered with a prominent Czech-based crypto exchange platform, GlolinkOTC. iDenfy will be responsible for ensuring a smooth transition to a fully automated approach to compliance, helping GlolinkOTC build a seamless verification process with extra features like adverse media screening, PEPs and sanctions checks, as well as other compliance-related measures that help assess risks and ensure ongoing due diligence.&nb...

Innovative Axessor APEXX IP safe lock by dormakaba

At this year's “ICONIC AWARDS 2024: Innovative Architecture”, no fewer than four dormakaba solutions have been awarded as “winners” in three categories: the new generation of terminals for time recording and the new, digital high-security safe lock series Axessor APEXX IP in the “Product- Building Technologies” category, the automatic door system MotionIQ in the “Energy Solutions” category and the cloud-based access solution Skyra in the “Pro...

Carlisle & CT protect enhance event security skills

Carlisle Support Services and CT Protect have introduced a tailored behaviour detection training programme at Excel London to enhance the skills of staff members, improve security operations, and establish a new standard for safety and security in the events industry.  Aimed at enhancing overall preparedness for evolving risks, the training was customised to meet the specific needs of Excel London security personnel, improving their capability to swiftly assess and address vulnerabilities....

Hornetsecurity's new 365 Multi-Tenant Manager for MSPs

Hornetsecurity, a global pioneer in cybersecurity, announced the release of its innovative 365 Multi-Tenant Manager for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). The new solution will significantly reduce the time and resources MSPs need to manage Microsoft 365 (M365) tenants, saving up to 80% of management and onboarding time for each tenant. This will help boost productivity and profitability for MSPs. Customers' M365 environments More clients have diverse needs which can be overwhelming for MSPs t...