Corporate News
Unisys Posts Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.03 EPS
Unisys posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday. The information technology services provider reported $0.49 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.46 by $0.03, Bloomberg Earnings reports. Unisys had a negative return on equity of 13.35% and a net margin of 1.31%. The business had revenue of $757.60 million during the quarter, compared to analysts? expectations of $714.85 million. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.39 EPS.
Rekor Selected by ParkSmart to Deploy Cutting Edge Parking Management Solutions in Canada
Rekor Systems announced it has signed a five-year licensing agreement with ParkSmart, Inc. for its iP360 Parking Ticket & Permit Management Software Suite. ParkSmart will first deploy the iP360 system within the City of Ottawa, enabling the city to manage and track parking tickets throughout the ticket lifecycle. iP360 creates seamless and efficient processes for registered owner information management, adjudication management, payment integration, letter creation, and reporting.
Global Spending on Security Products and Services to Reach $151 Billion in 2023
The global information security technology market is expected to grow to $151.2 billion by 2023. In 2019, the market could reach $106.6 billion. This worldwide spending on different security technology products and services is expected to grow thanks to the investment made by institutions and other companies in the market. The International Data Corporation Worldwide Semiannual Security Spending Guide informs that by 2023, the spending on this industry could surpass $150 billion.
ProdataKey Named to MountainWest Capital Network’s 2019 Utah 100, Marking Four Consecutive Years in the Top 100
ProdataKey announced that the company has once again been named to the Utah 100, MountainWest Capital Network’s annual list of the fastest-growing companies in Utah. This marks the fourth consecutive year that ProdataKey has been designated with this elite status. Representatives of the company were recognized and received their award at the 25th annual Utah 100 Awards program held on October 30th at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City.
Viakoo Salutes National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Viakoo marks the end of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month with insights from three industries that are familiar with addressing cybersecurity challenges. Data centers have a unique position in today?s business landscape, enabling companies to quickly scale their computing and data processing resources. They also present a particularly attractive target for cybercriminals, because of the density of the valuable customer and business data they hold.
SALTO Systems Names Jeff Thomas to Regional Sales Manager for the Plains Region
SALTO Systems has named Jeff Thomas to the commercial sales team position of Regional Sales Manager for the Plains Region. Based in Iowa, Jeff oversees sales activity and territory growth in the Midwest Plains Region that includes North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, and West Wisconsin. He reports to SALTO Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales Michael J. Mahon.
Smart City Expo World Congress Barcelona
Using increasingly sophisticated technology to keep cities safe and running smoothly is now a reality, thanks to advances in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, data, cloud computing, and powerful video management systems (VMS). For the first time, Milestone Systems will attend the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona to share how video technology can transform cities’ safety and even help in reaching climate goals.
Linx International Group Confirmed as the UK?s First Global ASIS International Preferred CPE Provider
Linx International Group announces that it has been selected and awarded ASIS Preferred CPE Provider. The ASIS International Preferred Provider Program provides organisations with the opportunity to award recertification continuing professional education credits for their security or business management-related continuing education offerings. ASIS-approved activities can be easily identified by the Preferred CPE Provider Program logo.?
Arcules Announces New Addition to Senior Leadership Team with Appointment of Chief Revenue Officer
Arcules announced the addition of Nigel Waterton as Chief Revenue Officer. Waterton has led winning sales and operations teams for more than 22 years, building and managing large, high-growth technology organizations. Waterton is a 10-year veteran of Aronson Security Group, where he served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Development. During his tenure with ASG, Waterton led a cross-disciplinary team within the company.
Dahua Heart of City to Lead The Intelligent Twins Evolution
Dahua Technology hosted its annual summit “Dahua Heart of City ? Leading The Intelligent Twins Evolution” in Shenzhen?China. More than 400 industry representatives, industry experts, and mass media have witnessed the achievements of Dahua Heart of City (HOC) on empowering various industries and leading the smart applications in the era of “Intelligent Twins”, as well as the release of cutting-edge technologies based on 5G, AIoT, and big data.
Liberty Defense Enters Cruise Industry, Signs Agreement with Port Tampa Bay
Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd is announcing that it has signed a collaboration agreement (?CoA?) with Port Tampa Bay to beta test HEXWAVE. The Tampa Bay/Orlando I-4 Corridor region is the fastest growing region of the state, home to more than eight million residents and welcoming over 60 million visitors per year.Between the years 2007 and 2017, total cruise ship passenger capacity grew by 25 per cent in North America, with the following 10 years estimated to see a further 41 per cent increase, according to a 2017 report.
Panasonic Takes Center Stage at IACP 2019 with Innovative Evidence Capture and Analytics Portfolio
Panasonic Public Safety Solutions Division is displaying its portfolio of evidence capture, management, and analytics designed specifically for law enforcement applications at IACP. Featured products include: a new compact and lightweight body-worn camera with first of its class swappable battery for extended use; a powerful Unified Digital Evidence platform that allows agencies to easily manage, share, and secure critical evidence and data; and a new Video Redaction AI-Assisted Software.
Tavcom Begins Delivering Technical Security Systems Courses at New Training Facility in Singapore
Tavcom Training, part of Linx International Group, announced that it will be running its Practical CCTV Installation course at a brand new purpose-built training centre in Singapore developed by Fonda Global Engineering Pte Ltd. The course will take place from 9th to 13th December 2019. The new training centre enables Tavcom to deliver its award-winning, BTEC accredited, technical security systems training courses to students in the Asia-Pacific region.
Milestone Systems Appoints New Vice President for People, Organization and Site Operations
Milestone Systems announces Ditte H?yrup-Myhre as its new Vice President, People, Organization & Site Operations. People, Organization & Site Operations team is responsible for organizational development, talent management, performance management, employer branding & recruitment, HR administration and onboarding & offboarding, among others. Ditte H?yrup-Myhre will oversee several critical People & Organization initiatives within Milestone Systems.
Trio of ACRE Companies Set to Highlight Portfolio Range and Depth at Intersec 2020
ACRE companies Vanderbilt, ComNet and Open Options are gearing up toward an exciting Intersec show that will highlight the collective experience and depth of solutions available from the ACRE portfolio. Key features on display will focus on the ACRE brand?s strength in cloud solutions, open platforms, smart integrations and cybersecurity. Core to this message will be the award-winning cloud-based solutions, SPC Connect and ACT365.
CTSP to Host Integrated Security Systems Workshop Powered by Tavcom at the SiX Event
The Register of Certified Technical Security Professionals (CTSP) will celebrate its second anniversary when it hosts the ?CTSP Workshop Powered by Tavcom Training? at the SiX electronic security event. The event for UK security installers and integrators takes place on 5th and 6th November 2019 at Event City in Manchester. The SiX event acknowledges that new and emerging technologies have allowed system integrators and security installers to adopt a range of new working practices.
Dutch Ex-Chief of Defence Joins San Francisco AI Company HAL24K
Data-intelligence specialist HAL24K has appointed retired four-star general Dick Berlijn to its supervisory board. Berlijn was appointed the Netherlands’ Chief of Defence in 2004. In 2005, he became the first Commander of the Armed Forces, the highest role in the Dutch armed forces. Berlijn has also worked within Deloitte’s Risk Services, where he focused on public policy and security, cybersecurity, strategy, international cooperation, risk management and leadership.
Pelco Announces Chief Executive Officer
Pelco announced the appointment of Kurt Takahashi as Chief Executive Officer. Previously, Takahashi held the position of President of AMAG Technology, a global end-to-end security management platform. At AMAG, his innovative leadership transformed the company from being an access control focused business into an open, innovative security management solution specializing in access control, video surveillance, visitor management, identity management, incident and case management.
National Whistleblower Center Announces Research Partnership with Bradley University?s Center for Cybersecurity
The National Whistleblower Center has established a research partnership with the Center for Cybersecurity at Bradley University. Through this partnership, an academic research working group has been created to facilitate and promote enhanced whistleblower anonymity. Dr. Jacob Young, who has studied whistleblowing systems since 2013, has agreed to serve as the Senior Advisor on Cybersecurity for the National Whistleblower Center. In this role, he will manage and coordinate a multidisciplinary research team.
Bates Security Opens Fourth Office with Florida Acquisition
Bates Security announced the recent acquisition of Absolute Protection Team from Roger and Karen Marcil of Vero Beach, Florida. Bates Security will be maintaining that location as its second in the state and fourth company branch overall. Roger Marcil will be remaining as lead commercial sales consultant for the company. With leadership from Bryan Bates, Vice President of Sales for Bates Security, the company is in position for more aggressive commercial growth in the area.