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Qylur Intelligent Systems Awarded U.S. Air Force SBIR Phase I Contract, Taps into Dual-Use Autonomous AI Market
Qylur announced that it has been awarded a phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract from the Department of Defense Air Force AFWERX SBIR program, for its SNIM® AI platform. Under the contract, Qylur is exploring the adaptation of its SNIM® AI technology and how it can help the U.S. Air Force expedite the fielding of AI-based Collaborative Autonomous Systems, such as drones, UAVs, and ground systems.
27 Jul 2023 Allied Universal Ranks in the Top Five Systems Integrators List by SDM Magazine for the Fourth Year in a Row
Allied Universal was recently ranked No. 5 systems integrator in SDM Magazine’s 2023 Top Systems Integrators Report. The Top Systems Integrators Report by SDM Magazine is a comprehensive list ranking companies based on their North American systems integration revenue. These projects encompass various solutions such as design, project management, product, installation, programming, start-up and training sold directly to an end-user customer or through a tier of contractors.
i-PRO Joins the United Nations Global Compact
i-PRO announced that it has signed the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC). The pledge formalizes the company’s commitment to protecting human rights, upholding ethical labor conditions, protecting the environment, and combating corruption.
Iridia Announces Appointment of Buck Watia as Vice President, Corporate Development
Iridia is excited to welcome Buck Watia as the Vice President of Corporate Development. This newly established role is a strategic addition to the leadership team as Iridia looks to solve critical challenges for partners and customers with its innovative DNA data storage technology. Buck brings deep expertise in collaborating with customers to address their mission-critical, unmet needs while working closely with product teams and partners to conceive and deliver solutions that drive growth.
Visitor Management Solution from acre security Recommended by Google Chrome
acre security, announced it is officially Google Chrome Enterprise Recommended. The acre organization’s TDS visitor management solution was selected to help businesses further maximize their Google Enterprise investments. Google Chrome’s Enterprise Recommended program is a distinctive initiative aimed at aiding enterprises in discovering technologies that boost web and cloud performance.
Edge 360 Secures Gold Level 2023 Secure Campus Award for Surveill VMS
Edge360 announced that Surveill VMS has won a gold-level 2023 Secure Campus Award in the Video Surveillance Solutions category. The Secure Campus Awards are an annual acknowledgment by Campus Security & Life Safety magazine that honors outstanding achievements in the enhancement of campus security, recognizing the very best technologies, services, and education programs that the industry has to offer.
i-PRO Receives OMNIA Partners (formerly NCPA) Award To Help Protect the Public Sector With Edge-based AI Analytics
i-PRO Americas announced that it has been awarded a contract from OMNIA Partners (formerly NCPA). The award, Contract Number 13-22, will provide public sector organizations with access to competitively solicited and publicly awarded contracts for i-PRO threat and detection software equipment.
Allied Universal Names Jose Ubieta Regional President for Mid-Atlantic Region
Allied Universal announced the appointment of Jose Ubieta as president of the company’s mid-Atlantic region. Ubieta oversees sales, operations, profitability and growth of the company’s guarding business while partnering with other business units to expand service offerings in the region. Ubieta most recently served as regional vice president for the company’s Miami, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Island territories where he was responsible for sales, operations and overseeing security services for more than 245 clients.
HID OrigoT Mobile Identities Achieves SOC 2(R) Type 2 Certification
HID has achieved SOC 2 Type 2 certification for its HID Origo Mobile Identities solution, demonstrating the company’s ability to maintain a highly secure, cloud-based physical access environment. HID Origo Mobile Identities is a cloud-based platform that enables technology partners to build integrated access control solutions.
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology Team Clinches Top Spot in IEEE AI Audio Recognition Challenge
With the use of artificial intelligence (AI), acoustic recognition techniques can excel in listening and interpreting various sounds in different contexts. Now, a research team from the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) has made significant strides in enhancing the performance of acoustic recognition to achieve diverse audio intelligence. Their groundbreaking work bagged the top spot in the indoor acoustic event detection category at “DCASE Challenge 2023” organized by IEEE.
AMAG Technology Welcomes Ann Marie Mansfield as Director, Commercial Excellence
AMAG Technology announces the hiring of Ann Marie Mansfield as the new Director, Commercial Excellence. The Director, Commercial Excellence is a newly created role designed to develop internal and external programs, lead generation opportunities, and tools to make it easy to do business with AMAG Technology. This strategic move reflects AMAG’s commitment to effectively deliver integrated solutions and enhance its customer-focused approach.
Security.World Q&A with Chris Fowler, Director of Emerging Technologies at ADT Commercial
We’re seeing a rise in violent incidents at businesses and storefronts across the country. What types of industries/workplaces are most impacted? Workplace crime and violent incidents can happen anywhere within any organization. We are particularly concerned about the safety of front-line workers – from retail to public transportation to financial services. Employers must step in with better policies and tools to protect their greatest asset: their workforce.
TDSi Security Technology Showcase Visits Saudi Arabia and Features Guest UK Providers
Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer TDSi has hosted another of its popular Security Technology Showcase events in Riyadh and Dammam in Saudi Arabia. The latestSecurity Technology Showcase events were organised and presented by TDSi’s International Business Development Director Phil Tennent, along with his team Hassan Ahmed and Sebastien Botella. Phil commented, “We were excited to take our showcase to Saudi Arabia, a vibrant market that is very receptive to the best of British security technology and services.
Kterio Takes Center Stage at Realcomm 2023
Kterio, an innovator in building data control solutions that transform reactive system management into predictive intelligence, will be showcasing its field-proven Immersive Building Technology Management Solution at Realcomm 2023 in Las Vegas, NV. Kterio invites Realcomm attendees to experience this quantum leap in data-driven building management with live demonstrations of its innovative solution at booth #1121.
Boon Edam Inc. Appoints Patrick Nora as President and Managing Director Following Merger with Boon Edam Manufacturing
Boon Edam and Boon Edam Manufacturing are now one organization following an internal merger that sees Patrick Nora named President and Managing Director of the newly unified Boon Edam Inc. This strategic combination enables the company to offer improved operational efficiencies, streamlined communications, and increased market presence, solidifying its position as a global leader in the industry.
Boon Edam is Proud to Sponsor SIA LeadHER Event
Boon Edam to be a Partner Sponsor for the LeadHER Event June 12-13, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee, presented by the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ASIS International. The day-and-a-half event combines curated education and networking events with engaging opportunities to connect and collaborate for women in the vital and growing Security Industry.
Altronix Appoints New Rep Firms to Strengthen its Footprint in the Northeast U.S. and Canada
Altronix announces the appointment of two new independent sales teams covering the Northeast U.S. and all of Canada. FM Valenti will now support Altronix customers throughout New England; including MA, CT, VT, RI, NH, ME, and upstate NY. Omnitech Solution Services will now support Altronix customers in all Canadian Provinces.
Virtual Security Showcase Kicks-Off New Series of Tech Talks
Virtual Security Showcase, the professional security industry’s first online multi-vendor educational tradeshow experience established in 2020, announces the launch of VSS Tech Talks, a series of monthly panel presentations featuring recognized industry experts from leading security solution providers. The panel discussions will address the latest technology trends for specific vertical market applications including higher education, safe cities, cannabis, corporate campuses, healthcare, and data centers.
Deep Sentinel Raises $15M to Provide Security Solution to Homes and Businesses in the U.S.
Deep Sentinel announced a $15 million funding round led by Intel Capital with participation from Shasta Ventures, Slow Ventures, UP2398, and Jason Calacanis’ The Syndicate. Deep Sentinel’s smart home security systems provide comprehensive protection against potential intruders with the use of high-definition cameras, AI and human intervention. Its technology is designed to identify potential threats in real-time and alert the company’s trained security guards to communicate directly with the home or business owner, and law enforcement if necessary.
Building Safety Month Supports Safer Buildings and Communities Around the World
The International Code Council’s Building Safety Month campaign reaches its final week with a focus on working together to address global challenges such as extreme weather and water scarcity. The adoption and enforcement of modern codes and standards, which are constantly updated to reflect the latest building science, is a crucial first step in protecting global communities.