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Hospitals never stop focusing their time, energy, and money on healing people and saving lives. The staff must mitigate problems – whether dealing with security risks, theft, accidents, lawsuits, staffing issues, compliance violations, or budget constraints. From legal and security to facilities and pharmaceuticals, each department plays a vital role in achieving the hospital’s goals. So how can hospitals get there? By focusing their efforts in three critical ways: Maximise...
Whether it’s a chaotic or an average day, first shift or third, hospitals are committed to keeping people safe 365 days a year. But their commitment goes beyond just treating patients. Hospitals need to keep their staff, patients, and visitors safe. XProtect® When hospitals protect people, they also protect themselves from legal and compliance issues that could arise from accidents, illness, or criminal activity in or around their facilities. Along with a detailed security plan, Mi...
Starting in 2020, COVID-19 put hospitals around the world to the test. This unprecedented challenge exposed inefficiencies, antiquated systems, and ineffective practices. However, hospitals adapting to the speed, capacity, and urgency of care will ultimately perform better and save more lives. XProtect® open platform VMS From a dwindling number of ICU beds to staffing shortages to a growing number of infected personnel, hospitals had to treat a skyrocketing number of patients, while...
Global technology provider - Arrow Electronics is introducing a managed services portfolio designed to support channel partners through the entire lifecycle of service provision and delivery. Arrow’s managed services are designed to overcome the challenges that many IT providers are experiencing around the shortage of niche skill sets, the costs that are associated with building a managed services platform, and the ongoing balance of cash flow while ensuring return on investment. Ma...
If the COVID-19 pandemic has shown anything positive, it’s that healthcare workers are true heroes. They work tirelessly to keep all healthy and safe. But they can only be effective at what they do when they feel safe and secure in their workplace. That means hospitals must think beyond just putting cameras in the parking garage to secure their facilities. Hospitals can use security cameras and video management software (VMS) as an impactful combination in a network of robust proces...
Video surveillance technology and software such as Milestone System’s XProtect Video Management Software (VMS) bring a dynamic toolset to the clinical setting, whether a large or small hospital, medical clinic, outpatient centre, nursing home, or medical lockdown facility. Of course, these facility types work differently. However, the video technologies available can help these facilities to operate more securely, lower their vulnerability to loss, and improve their care of patients....
Matrix Comsec, a renowned player in the Telecom and Security industry, is all set to make waves at the highly anticipated Matrix Partner Connect 2023 event. This exclusive gathering will take place in the vibrant city of Ahmedabad on the 21st of July. Matrix Partner Connect 2023 promises to unveil Matrix's latest cutting-edge innovations while fostering partnerships and exploring exciting new business opportunities. With a rich experience spanning over three decades, Matrix Comsec has emerged a...
Checkmarx, the global pioneer in application security solutions, announced its CheckAI Plugin for ChatGPT, the industry’s first plugin to detect and prevent potential attacks against ChatGPT-generated code. The plugin enables developers and security teams to protect against attacks caused by malicious open-source packages and dependencies while working within the ChatGPT interface. GenAI-generated code “Nothing more perfectly represents the decision-making tension faced by CISOs t...
Siemens is rigorously executing its announced €2 billion investment strategy. Of this amount, the company plans to invest around €1 billion in Germany, thereby boosting the country’s innovative strength. In the presence of German Chancellor - Olaf Scholz, the technology company announced the establishment of its new Technology Campus in Erlangen, Germany, with investments of around €500 million in the expansion of development and manufacturing capacities. As a result, Siem...
The Head of the Financial Conduct Authority has said that artificial intelligence could disrupt the financial services sector in “ways and at a scale not seen before”, warning that the regulator would be forced to take action against AI-based fraud. Nikhil Rathi, the Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), said that there are risks of 'cyber fraud, cyber-attacks, and identity fraud increasing in scale and sophistication and effectiveness' as artificial intelligence...
Gallagher Security, a provider of innovative security solutions, is proud to recognise and celebrate the remarkable achievements of Chief Technology Officer, Steve Bell, and General Manager for IMEA, Ian Meadows, who have each dedicated an impressive 35 years of their professional careers to the company. Both Steve and Ian have been integral members of the Gallagher Security family since its early days as Cardax, operating from Marton, New Zealand, and their contributions have been instru...
Neurotechnology, a provider of high-precision biometric identification technologies, announced the company’s latest fingerprint recognition algorithm established the best template matcher result of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Minutiae Interoperability Exchange (MINEX) III evaluation. With this new accomplishment, the company is pioneering in both the fingerprint recognition template-generator and template-matcher categories, securing the overall top vendor p...
More than a quarter of UK adults have used generative artificial intelligence such as chatbots, according to research from accounting group Deloitte. The research suggested that approximately 4 million people have also used it for work. Deloitte survey and findings The Deloitte survey of 4,150 UK adults found that just over half of the population had heard of generative AI, with around one in 10 respondents, the equivalent of approximately four million people using it for work. The Delo...
International Security Expo returns to London, United Kingdom (UK), on 26-27 September 2023, backed by more Government agencies and industry partners than ever before and showcasing the widest range of solutions designed to improve the security and resilience of businesses, people, and critical infrastructures. International Security Expo (ISE) In the face of ever-changing threats to global security, International Security Expo (ISE) will welcome a high-quality vetted audience o...
Enveil, the pioneering Privacy Enhancing Technology company protecting Data in Use, announced that it has been selected to participate in the AWS European Defence Accelerator, a four-week technical, business, and mentorship programme designed to advance and showcase innovative solutions well-positioned to support defence and national security customers. The programme targets solutions that will help the European defence industry enhance its energy resilience, secure information sharing, sensin...
Matrix, a telecom and security solutions manufacturer, is excited to announce its participation in Secutech Vietnam, Hanoi, 2023. As a renowned event, Matrix will showcase its extensive range of security products and solutions, including IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom. With a strong focus on technology and customer satisfaction, Matrix invests heavily in research, design, and manufacturing, delivering world-class enterprise solutions. Proactive video...
The Secutech Vietnam fringe programme is well known for focusing on the most important regional security and fire safety issues. This year, the spotlight is on several key questions: What’s the future of access control? How can business owners and property managers reduce false alarms at monitoring stations? And how can we respond more swiftly to genuine threats using AI, while reducing operating costs? With more than 350 exhibitors from 23 countries and regions at the fairground, and tho...
i-PRO Co. Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announced its AI Smart Box, designed to turn non-AI network cameras into smart devices. The AI Smart Box is a combination of the known i-PRO mini paired with a new i-PRO in-house application. This powerful, yet compact combination can provide deep-learning analytics by extracting comprehensive object metadata from the real-time stream of a traditional camera. i-PRO’s open strategy Available...
AU10TIX, a pioneer in identity verification and management technology, launches the AU10TIX App, empowering customer-facing businesses with automated, in-person and point of sale (POS) identity and age verification capabilities. The app enables companies to securely verify IDs in the field within 4-8 seconds, enhancing the customer experience and accelerating sales. For industries where access control is crucial, manual ID examination is insufficient for effectively detecting sophisticated fake...
Large companies are typically using over 1100 SaaS applications to run their operations and the number of companies adopting this trend is rapidly growing by 20% every year but this presents several risks. Helping them manage their SaaS estates and mitigate risks, SaaS operations(SaaSOps) platform Zluri is announcing a $20M funding round. The Series B funding round was led by Lightspeed, with participation from existing investors including MassMutual Ventures, Endiya Partners, and Kalaari Capit...
As technology advances, so do the security risks that come with it. It’s no surprise that security is a top priority in the current world, and the growing number of security systems and devices has made it increasingly challenging to monitor and manage effectively. But what if there was a solution that offered simplicity in system management? That’s where Harmonize Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) comes in. Harmonize RMM Harmonize RMM is a software solution that si...
Barrier1 Systems, a pioneer in anti-ram vehicle barrier solutions, is redefining safety and security standards for gas stations and c-stores with crash-rated security bollards that prevent vehicle ramming accidents. These innovative security solutions are proven to protect customers from bodily harm while also shielding business owners from the costly liabilities associated with storefront crashes. Vehicle barrier systems “Barrier1 Systems’ vehicle barrier systems create a safer e...
AMAG Technology, an Allied Universal CompanyⓇ, has hired Pascal De Zitter as the new Vice President of Security & Information Management Solutions (SIMS). This is a newly created role designed to develop, implement and lead a new, soon-to-be-established solutions delivery team. Customer value In this pivotal role, the VP of SIMS will generate new opportunities for both Symmetry CONNECT Identity Management and Symmetry Control Room solutions. This strategic step is in line wi...
Sharry, a workplace experience platform around mobile access badges, is excited to announce its expansion to the Peruvian real estate market. Sharry’s one-credential portfolio solution, the company’s flagship project, is set to connect nine premium office buildings operated by Urbanova, developers and managers of innovative real estate ecosystems in Lima. Groundbreaking PropTech solution With the simplicity of a single Brivo mobile credential, all tenants gain unprecedented acces...
ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security Safety Act Designation, announced that its solution has been chosen by Valley Baptist Church in Bakersfield, CA to proactively protect its congregants against gun-related threats. The FBI reports that 15.1% of hate crime incidents are religion-related and places of worship are increasingly becoming targets of gun-related incidents. Mass s...
Industry analyst firm - Verdantix has ranked Siemens Smart Infrastructure as one of the pioneer providers for security software in smart buildings. Their recently published ‘Green Quadrant: Integrated Smart Building Security Software 2023’ report analyses and evaluates ten companies that are shaping the market. Verdantix noted that Siemens solutions offer highly advanced unified security management capabilities. The assessed Siemens software is part of Siemens Xcelerator, an open d...
Milestone Systems, a provider of open platform video technologies, announces its partnership with FedCloudIA, paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in government security solutions. The company's signature software, Milestone XProtect, is now available as part of the FedCloudIA cloud service offering, a FedRAMP Ready video management solution. By participating in this FedRAMP Ready environment, Milestone XProtect becomes a trusted cloud service technology for the U.S. government. This...
Yorkshire security manufacturer - Heald Ltd has announced the renewal of their sponsorship of Hull City Ladies FC player - Hope Knight for the 23-24 season. The English women’s football club was formed in 2001 and is currently playing in the FA Women's National League North. Hull City Ladies FC Hull City Ladies’ values align with Heald’s, who are passionate about supporting local communities and organisations that empower women to chase their ambitions. This etho...
Boon Edam Inc., a globally renowned manufacturer of secured entry solutions, continues to reinforce its position as the preeminent provider of secured entry solutions for the logistics industry with thousands of successful deployments around the globe. Boon Edam’s comprehensive lineup of secured entry solutions is proven to be effective in preventing unauthorised access to high-security areas, mitigating theft and liabilities, while maintaining compliance, and reducing costs related...
In the past 12 months, SwiftConnect has dramatically accelerated its market traction via several key milestones. SwiftConnect was the first to introduce an employee badge in Apple Wallet at the world’s most iconic buildings—Silverstein’s 7 World Trade Center. The company continued its momentum by attracting top talent from pioneering access control, visionary, and big tech companies such as Amazon, HID, Snowflake, and Uber, raising $17 million in Series A financing, and adding...
