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Detection Technology acquires Haobo Imaging

Detection Technology Plc has signed an agreement to acquire Shanghai Haobo Imaging Technology Co., Ltd., an X-ray flat panel detector provider, to almost double its total addressable market. This acquisition enables Detection Technology to enter the TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) flat panel detector market segment, which is estimated to represent over 40% of the total digital X-ray detector market of EUR 3.1 billion by 2025. TFT flat panel detectors The main application for TFT flat pan...

IDEMIA launches two brand new contactless on-the-move biometric devices

Building on more than 50 years of expertise in creating disruptive technologies and in developing accurate and fair matching algorithms, IDEMIA is committed to continuously improving its solutions. Both OneLook Gen2 and MorphoWave TP take advantage of this know-how and are designed to provide a faster, more secure, and barrier-free biometric verification. OneLook™ is the best-in-class multibiometric identity verification solution. It offers accurate, from-a-distance face and iris capture...

ID R&D founder comments on "GPT-4 launch & new wave of AI cyber threats"

Alexey Khitrov, Founder & President, of ID R&D comments, "The launch of GPT-4 by OpenAI onto the market heralds a new pace for the advancement of generative software." "With enhanced scope to emulate human-level performance in academic scenarios, the refinement of the technology is truly impressive, but these improved capabilities also offer cybercriminals more ways to make their fraud operations more effective and scalable."  Augmented language processing “Augmented langua...

Matrix completes its Oman Edition of Matrix Partner Connect on 13th March 2023, highlighting its enterprise-grade security and telecom solutions

For over three decades, Matrix has established itself as a prominent player in the international telecom and security industries. Matrix offers a comprehensive range of solutions, including video surveillance, access control, time attendance, and telecom, catering to the needs of organisations of all sizes. Technology-driven solutions Matrix's primary focus is on customer-centric, technology-driven solutions, and it achieves this by developing world-class products in India through indigenous...

DTCC launches new centralised communication solution as part of its LENS service in support of LIBOR Cessation

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the premier post-trade market infrastructure for global financial services announced that it has launched its new LIBOR Benchmark Replacement Index solution to support the industry’s transition from LIBOR benchmark rates to Secured Overnight Financing Rate Data (SOFR) as well as other new fallback rate indices by June 30, 2023. Market participants will be able to access the solution through DTCC’s Legal Notice System (LENS), a...

Dahua Technology USA revitalises low light product line and launches the first enhanced night colour panoramic camera

Dahua Technology USA, a pioneer, video-centric, provider of smart IoT solutions, announces a new 2x4MP multi-sensor ePoE camera series and improved classification of their Night Colour low-light technology.  Night Colour Technology has been recategorised across all Dahua Technology USA cameras that utilise this technology, a move that helps security dealers and integrators more efficiently choose the appropriate camera for superior performance in low-light environments. The first generatio...

Skills for Security launches unique sponsorship package to address industry's skills crisis and support growth

Skills for Security (SfS), the provider of fire and security apprenticeships in the UK, has announced the launch of a new sponsorship package aimed at addressing the industry's skills crisis and supporting its growth. Given the lack of skilled professionals in the sector, businesses must invest in the development of the next generation of talent. Sponsorship package The sponsorship package offers four tiers, each providing unique benefits for businesses. The levels are Innovation Partner, In...

Qognify announces a significant addition to the portfolio of devices supported in its video management software

Qognify, a provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, announces a significant addition to the portfolio of devices supported in its video management software Qognify VMS.  The latest IP camera series from Pelco, a pioneer in the design, development, and manufacture of video security cameras, smart analytics and aligned services, can be used with Qognify’s advanced video solution for corporate and enterprise projects. This increases the overall number of camera mo...

Gallagher highlights how they circumvent global supply chain disruptions

The answer lies in a vertically integrated manufacturing model and a responsive, creative team of engineers. When global supply chain disruptions threatened Gallagher’s security operations, the company faced a difficult problem: how to maintain a steady supply of security hardware and avoid putting the lives of people around the world at risk. Microchips and electronic components Due to a perfect storm of events in 2021, including the COVID-19 pandemic, droughts, factory fires, shippin...

ICSA announces successful completion of the 7th Edition Connected Banking Summit East Africa

The Summit brought together the best and brightest minds in the banking, financial services, fintechs and techfin sectors. The event, which took place on 7th March 2023, featured insightful speakers, award-winning companies, and top-notch sponsors. Attendees were treated to a range of informative sessions, covering topics such as digital transformation, cybersecurity, and risk management. The keynote speeches from industry experts left the audience inspired and informed. Here are the few indust...

NSI to host expert sessions at the Security Event and Professional Security Officer Live 2023

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) will host two expert sessions at The Security Event and the inaugural Professional Security Officer Live event taking place next month on 25-27th April at the NEC in Birmingham. On Wednesday 26th April at 12:30 in the Security In Practice Theatre, Matthew Holliday, NSI’s Director of Approval Schemes will explore "How does cyber security affect security systems?" Professional Security Officer Live Event Events will be of interest to frontline offi...

WiBASE to showcase Cloud + AI Smart Camera Solutions at ISC West 2023

WiBASE Industrial Solutions, a Taiwan company, will showcase the cloud-connected, AI-enabled smart camera solutions at ISC West 2023.  The solutions integrate body-worn camera (BWC) and dashcam devices with AIoT services, including live audio and video communication, SOS and emergency calls, real-time data collection, and edge AI. The solutions are designed to enhance critical incident response for various domain needs. Smart camera solutions WiZAVIU smart camera solutions from WiBASE co...

Johnson Controls strengthened its CEM Systems range of access control solutions with the launch of DCM200 door control module

Johnson Controls has further strengthened its CEM Systems range of access control solutions with the launch of the intelligent DCM200 door control module. Designed to be highly secure and to directly interface with CEM Systems’ AC2000 access control software versions 10.2 or higher, the DCM200 is a two-door controller which is able to support a combination of up to four Wiegand or CEM Systems approved Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP v2) smart card readers. Access control system OS...

Absolute Software announces the continued expansion of the Absolute Application Resilience ecosystem

Absolute Software, the only provider of self-healing, intelligent security solutions, announces the continued expansion of the Absolute Application Resilience™ ecosystem with the company’s latest product release. Joint customers can now leverage Absolute’s patented Persistence® technology, and unbreakable device connection, to strengthen the health and resiliency of more than 70 mission-critical security and business tools - including eClinicalWorks, Forescout® SecureC...

DNAKE wins big at International Design Awards

DNAKE smart home products have received two awards for extraordinary aesthetic design and superior functions from the 16th Annual Edition of the International Design Awards (IDA) in the category of Home Interior Products - Switches, and Temperature Control Systems.  DNAKE Sapphire Series Switches is the Silver Prize winner and Smart Central Control Screen- Knob is the Bronze Prize winner. International Design Awards (IDA) Created in 2007, the International D...

Matrix makes a mark with its comprehensive security solutions at Securexpo East Africa 2023

Matrix Comsec, a manufacturer of telecom and security solutions, successfully showcased its extensive range of security products and solutions at the recently concluded Securexpo East Africa 2023. The event provided an opportunity for Matrix to display its IP video surveillance solutions, Access control, and Time-Attendance systems, along with telecom solutions to the African and nearby markets. IP video surveillance solutions Matrix's IP video surveillance solutions garnered significant att...

Athena Security launches healthcare violence reporting software addressing unreported attacks

Athena Security announces the launch of the company’s healthcare violence reporting software to provide officers that use Athena’s Weapons Detection System with the tools to easily document and analyse all incident data helping solve the increasing amount of attacks. The rate of violence against healthcare workers is 12 times higher than in the overall workforce and healthcare workers accounted for 73 percent of all nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses due to violence in 2018....

Siemens launches Connect Box, a smart IoT solution to manage smaller buildings

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched Connect Box, an open and easy-to-use IoT solution designed to manage small to medium-sized buildings. User-friendly approach The latest addition to the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, Connect Box is a user-friendly approach for monitoring building performance, with the potential to optimise energy efficiency by up to 30 percent and to substantially improve indoor air quality in small to medium-sized buildings such as schools, retail shops, apartments o...

Lumeo launches a freemium self-service tier for it’s vision AI and video analytics platform

Lumeo, a designer of computer vision solutions, announces the launch of its FREEmium self-serve environment. Starting immediately, users can signup for a free Lumeo Starter account and start building vision AI solutions without permission, and without significant time, cost, or hardware investments. Vision AI & video analytics platform Lumeo looks to significantly accelerate AI analytic deployment by offering developers, solutions engineers, and technical security teams a &ldqu...

HID and iPassport to bring new identity verification solution to the transportation sector

HID, a pioneer in trusted identity and physical security solutions, and iPassport, a provider of solutions that enable organisations to implement digital identity technologies, recently signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on a new identity verification solution for the transportation industry. This solution will make its debut at the Passenger Terminal Expo 2023, from March 14-16, 2023, at HID Booth #1244. Need for swift identity verification  Navigating through the airp...

Proxyrack shares 5 signs if a webcam has been hacked and someone could be watching

The experts at Proxyrack have revealed the warning signs of a hacked webcam and what to do if users find themselves in this position. 5 signs of a hacked webcam Webcam Indicator Light  If the webcam light is on when users aren’t using the camera this could be a sign that someone is accessing it externally. The light isn’t always the indicator as it can be turned off via settings, so check settings to make sure the light is set to come on when the camera is in use. ...

ZeroEyes partners with NCPA to streamline procurement process for AI gun detection tech

ZeroEyes, creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation announced it was awarded a cooperative contract through NCPA (National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance), an OMNIA Partners company. Through the partnership, NCPA will provide public sector organisations with access to pre-negotiated, discounted contracts for ZeroEyes’ A.I. gun detection technology.  Cooperative purchasing agreement...

PSA announces the addition of i3 International (i3) to its lineup of technology partners

The PSA Network (PSA), the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, announces the addition of i3 International (i3) to its lineup of technology partners. i3 transforms traditional CCTV systems into intelligent and integrated security, business analytics and insights based solutions driven by cutting-edge AI and cloud platforms. “We’re pleased to announce the addition of i3 International to the PSA offering,” said Matt Barnette, CEO of the PSA Netwo...

Vector Flow’s next generation PIAM automation provides insights and actionable intelligence with 100% accurate and reliable data

Vector Flow is setting new benchmarks in physical identity and access management (PIAM), threat intelligence and security intelligence with modern AI data-driven solutions that automate multiple access provisioning and management disciplines one a single platform. Vector Flow’s next generation PIAM automation provides insights and actionable intelligence with 100% accurate and reliable data by autonomously managing every identity over their entire lifecycle across large enterprise operat...

Construction sites to use new Ramtech mobile technology for enhanced safety

To meet the construction industry's demand for time-saving digital innovations, wireless solutions provider Ramtech has revealed the latest round of updates for its REACT cloud-based site protection platform. Audio recording feature In an ongoing commitment to research and development and improving its wireless safety and detection solutions, Ramtech has introduced a new audio recording feature on its REACT platform, which allows users to quickly raise an alert verbally and share details on an...

ABB's new smart building management tool enables significant energy savings and emissions reductions

Commercial building facility and energy managers have the option of a powerful new tool to analyse building usage and emissions with the launch of the ABB Ability™ Building Analyzer. The new digital solution provides comprehensive and actionable insights that can deliver cost reductions, improved energy efficiency, time savings, and increased comfort, allowing users to make critical steps on their building decarbonisation journey. intuitive and accessible digital tool Beth Ray, Head of...

Cozaint partners with WGS Group to deliver BOBBY surveillance kiosks to clients

Cozaint Corp, the developers of intelligent surveillance solutions, has been selected by WGS Group, Inc., a security guard services company with headquarters in Las Vegas, NV, and servicing California, Texas, Florida, and other states, to deliver the BOBBY physical security kiosk system to their customers. WGS Group is looking to augment its human security guard team with advanced intelligent surveillance technologies that offer video surveillance, access control, “smart” sensor ale...

Lacework launches Secured by Women initiative to honour and increase opportunities for women in tech and security

In celebration of International Women’s Day and International Women's Month throughout March, data-driven cloud security company Lacework® has announced the inaugural launch of a new annual initiative, “Secured by Women", that aims to honour, bring visibility to and increase opportunities for the women making history in today’s tech and security landscape.  The initiative will offer people the opportunity to put the woman they think is making a noticeable impact...

New Convergint study reveals critical need for increased collaboration between physical security and information technology teams

Convergint, a global pioneer in service-based systems integration announced the results of its first annual Voice of the Customer Benchmarking Survey, which revealed that the role of physical security professionals has grown increasingly complex requiring intensive IT skills in areas like cybersecurity and cloud computing. Importance of physical and electronic security The survey found that 72% of physical security professionals anticipate that their roles within their organisations will chang...

Genetec opens new experience centre in Mexico City

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art experience centre in Mexico City (MCXC) that will serve as a hub for Genetec customers from Latin America and the Caribbean. This is the latest addition to the company’s existing experience centers in Montreal, Paris, London, and Singapore. MCXC features Located on the 35th floor of Chapultepec Uno R509, a new landmark bu...