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Egnyte, the secure platform for content collaboration and governance, announced the appointment of Johnna Bowley to its sales leadership team as vice president of global channel sales and go-to-market. In this role, Bowley leads an organisation focused on driving leverage and growth across managed service providers (MSPs), value-added resellers (VARs) and value-added distributors (VADs).
“Johnna brings more than two decades of experience and success in channel strategy and growth to our team. Her appointment is the next step in our focus to grow and nurture our partner ecosystem and align Egnyte to meet customer demand across a broader market spectrum,” said Egnyte’s Chief Revenue Officer, Stan Hansen.
Bowley has more than 25 years of experience in global channel strategy, sales operations and enablement driving revenue results in the enterprise software and infrastructure markets. A well-known channel veteran, she has held top channel and sales positions at Rubrik, Citrix, Riverbed Technology and others.
Bowley earned her Bachelor’s of Arts in Journalism and Public Relations at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a Master’s in Business Administration from Arizona State University. She will be based in Mountain View, California, USA.
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Being isolated on the edge of wilderness means there’s a need for a video system that’s both reliable and flexible. For that reason, the team at Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) since 2009 has relied on video management software (VMS) from Milestone Systems to enhance security, safety, and efficiency. Challenge – Help to keep scaling At the edge of the frontier, Jackson Hole Airport has experienced considerable growth over the years. Significant capital investments in expansions have made new video system integrations possible several times, and Milestone XProtect has supported the airport’s needs along the way. As of 2020, over 220 cameras were in use, and the airport shows no signs of slowing down As of 2020, over 220 cameras were in use, and the airport shows no signs of slowing down. New projects will include building a fuel farm, a car wash and expanded parking facilities. XProtect’s open platform software As the need to increase security continues, XProtect’s open platform software will continue to enable both IT team growth and the seamless integration of new cameras and data storage capabilities. Solution – Integrations are in the fly zone Milestone XProtect Professional Plus and Smart Client Network cameras from Axis Communications and Panasonic Optimised video server hardware from Razberi Integrated video analytics from Agent Vi All video is stored for up to a full year, with most of the system’s 200 cameras set for motion recording, 24/7. Result – Greater situational awareness for higher security The video system has enabled improvements throughout the entire airport. For example, Jackson Hole Airport has to contend with a great deal of plane de-icing for several months each year. This occurs at a distance from the main buildings and, thanks to the video expansion, each airline is now able to monitor the de-icing of their planes. Allowing clients to monitor progress on their own has saved airport staff time and resources. The airport uses the system to closely monitor the security checkpoint, too, capturing video documentation in case of an incident. Baggage areas are also monitored, so it’s possible to investigate lost bags and left-behind items by reviewing video. New 4K, multi-sensor cameras New 4K, multi-sensor cameras support a largely unmanned investigatory system New 4K, multi-sensor cameras support a largely unmanned investigatory system. They capture everything and provide enough data to zoom in after the fact, if needed. Additionally, the team has deployed video analytics from Agent Vi to provide a layer of automated alarms and notifications for flagging abnormal occurrences. Video analytics can detect events, such as travelers moving against the foot traffic flow and crossing into restricted areas. Milestone’s XProtect Smart Client Milestone’s XProtect Smart Client has shifted general situational awareness in the airport, as a new standard for authorising users’ remote access to the surveillance from multiple locations. It provides seamless viewing of live and recorded video, instant control of cameras and connected security devices, and a comprehensive overview of activity. The ongoing use of Milestone Systems’ video management software (VMS) makes it possible to maintain the independence and efficiency of a small team of personnel, thereby delivering maximum security at the base of the Grand Teton Mountains. Situational awareness for the JAC team and their clients Andrew Wells, the IT Manager for the Jackson Hole Airport (JAC), said “Situational awareness for our team and our clients allows us to be as secure and efficient as possible with our small team. The flexibility of the open platform VMS allows us to scale our system and add the features we need now and in the future.” Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) lies seven miles north of Jackson, Wyoming, at the base of the Teton Mountains, in USA. It is unique for being entirely within Grand Teton National Park. It is the busiest airport in the US state of Wyoming, with nearly 500,000 in-bound passengers annually. The airport covers over 500 acres and has one runway that supports 11 hard-stands, nine boarding gates and three baggage carousels.
Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) is Nigeria’s preeminent air terminal. In 10 years of operation, it has achieved its objective of becoming a world-class airport operator, setting new standards for the African aviation industry. As the country’s first and only privately-funded terminal, its unique structure, ultra-modern facility, world class terminals, customer service, safety, and security are celebrated in the industry. Three thousand passengers move through the terminal each day and it is a secure working environment for more than 2,000 people. Honoured multiple times Its 800-car multi-story Car Park (MSCP) is the first and largest in Lagos, Nigeria’s economic nerve centre and financial hub. The airport has been honoured multiple times; it was rated the best airport terminal in the country in 2014 by the Federal Ministry of Aviation; received the Most Functional Airport Terminal Award of 2016 by IFC International Limited, an aviation consulting firm; and named Nigerian Airport of the Year in 2017 by WorldStage Limited. Its 800-car multi-story Car Park (MSCP) is the first and largest in Lagos The airport is funded and operated by BiCourtney Aviation Services Limited under the PPP (public private partnership) concession agreement between the Nigerian federal government and Bi-Courtney. The terminal has been renovated several times over the years, and has become a benchmark for airport operations in Nigeria. One important component of this is the airport’s recently upgraded video security system, which modernised the earlier hybrid system. Video security system The airport’s earlier video security system was comprised of 60 Pelco analogue high-speed dome cameras, four Pelco hybrid video recorders, and a Pelco matrix/switcher controller. While still functional, the system could no longer meet either the safety and security challenges of the airport in a post 9/11 world, or Bi-Courtney’s long-term operational needs. Functionally, it was challenged by what was synonymous with typical analogue systems – low throughput, low resolution, low video retention, and limited storage. Added to this were the problems of decaying infrastructure, the high cost of maintenance, and incessant communication failures. To ensure that all bases were covered and their needs would be met, Bi-Courtney Aviation Services began the upgrade process by commissioning a consultant for a site survey and issuing an RFP. Baggage claim points As a local integrator and experienced Pelco channel partner, we met all of these objectives” Based on a number of factors including system design, product features, cost, local support capability, and experience, the bid was awarded to BOW Dynamic Systems Ltd. with a Pelco system design. According to A.O. (Adeniyi) Ajayi, Director, Operations and Engineering of BOW Dynamic Systems, airport management had one primary goal for the upgrade – to offer a safe, secure, and pleasant experience to passengers in all parts of the airport, from the parking lot to the lobby and check-in terminals, as well as baggage claim points, cargo areas, and apron. Finding the right technology partner was imperative to achieving this goal. “As a local integrator and experienced Pelco channel partner, we met all of these objectives,” said Otunba Ladi Animashaun, MD/CEO of BOW Dynamic System. “Our comprehensive understanding of the airport’s needs, combined with our deep knowledge and experience with Pelco products, gave us a competitive advantage over other local and international integrators.” Integrated analytics software At the core of the new system design is the Pelco open platform VideoXpert Video Management System (VMS), which is an upgrade from the previous Pelco Endura VMS. The VMS maintains the database of the newly installed Pelco cameras and recording devices as well as integrated analytics software. The VideoXpert platform enables the aggregation of the various systems into a single, intuitive user experience which is accessed through a convenient web interface for system navigation. The VMS maintains the database of the newly installed Pelco cameras and recording devices By unifying operational and security data via a single user interface, airport management has an intelligent end-to-end IP video solution for proactive response to situations within the terminal. “The benefit of VideoXpert goes well beyond the capabilities of the previous analogue environment. For instance, they can now see live video associated with any triggered alarm,” said Mr. Adetoye Adeyale, BOW Project Supervisor. On-board analytics capability “Essentially, it allows operators to better see what they need to see, when it’s needed, so they can make faster and more effective decisions that will help keep the airport safer and more secure.” The replacement video security cameras are another critical upgrade to the overall security of the airport with improved image quality, streaming, and on-board analytics capability. In total, 187 Pelco cameras comprising 21 different models are in use throughout the facility so that the best combination of technology, lenses, and other factors are used to meet the needs of each location. For outdoor security around the airport and in the airport lobby areas where the lighting conditions change throughout the day, BOW installed Pelco’s low-light Sarix cameras. Optera panoramic cameras High-resolution Spectra PTZ dome cameras are used in the parking structure High-resolution Spectra PTZ dome cameras are used in the parking structure, baggage claim points, cargo area, and other parts of the airport, so that in the event of an incident or alert, critical identifying features can be seen in HD detail. Optera panoramic cameras with PTZ capabilities provide additional situational awareness. Most of the cameras feature Pelco’s SureVision technology for improved Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) performance and Smart Compression technology for reduced bit rate usage and storage savings. According to Mr. Akeem Saliu, BOW Project Manager, the cameras’ suite of built-in analytics provides the airport’s security team with increased advantages that enable them to be more productive and ultimately enhance overall security of the airport and surrounding areas. He says, “In addition to conventional features such as motion detection or camera tampering, these intelligent cameras have advanced tracking capabilities.” Pedestrian traffic flow “For example, it’s possible for the system to alert security operators if a person enters a restricted area or walks against pedestrian traffic flow. The camera analytics can even recognise when a piece of luggage has been left unattended or an individual is loitering, and then notify security.” The VSM provides automatic distributed load balancing and active-active failover For video archiving where a minimum of six-months of video retention is required, BOW installed seven VSM servers for a total of 384 terabytes along with three storage pool devices on RAID 6. The VSM provides automatic distributed load balancing and active-active failover within a storage pool to ensure continued recording if catastrophic failure occurs. The design-build features two control centres; one for operations and one for security. Alert security operators The security centre has a video wall with six 55- inch screen monitors, as well as four 24-inch screen monitors dedicated for alarms, event management, and analytics reports, and two desktop screens for each of the two operator’s workstations. The operations centre focuses on apron activities, airfield, hangers, and takeoff and landing of the aircraft, and has two 46-inch screen monitors as well as two 24-inch screen monitors. Additionally, the operation centre client is utilised remotely by both the CEO and CSO; they can call on any camera for forensic purposes or for an overview of operations within the facility. Accommodating future growth The unrestricted architecture is designed to scale and accommodate future growth” “BOW’s network design, configured by certified CCIE personnel, features a star topology with remote intermediate distribution frame (IDF), which is connected to the main distribution frame with fibre optic cables. The unrestricted architecture is designed to scale and accommodate future growth. Network security, switching, and routing complies with industry and cybersecurity protocols. The design, system architecture, and project delivery is an unprecedented success both for the aviation industry and the system user,” says Adeniyi Lawal, BOW IT Support Manager. “Our new Pelco system is smart, easy to use, and flexible – and exactly what we needed to maintain the safety and security of the airport,” adds Captain Williams, MD, Bi-Courtney Aviation. “It’s a game changer, giving us confidence and more complete control and providing a higher level of security for airport passengers, workers, and operators.”
The holiday season is marked by festive spirit and family celebrations, but it is also the busiest time of year for retailers. Busy shoppers willing to spend money are an upside to the holiday shopping season, and many businesses depend on the holiday rush as a critical element to having a successful year. A downside of a busy holiday season is an increase in retail security threats including shoplifting. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: How can technology address loss prevention challenges during the holiday shopping season?
Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that Sonny’s The CarWash Factory had integrated Genetec™ AutoVuTM Sharp V ALPR (automatic license plate recognition) cameras into its point-of-sale (POS) solutions used by car washes to create a frictionless retail experience for consumers, new marketing opportunities, and more efficient operations. Sonny’s is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of conveyorised carwash equipment with a network of more than 6,000 operators worldwide that tap its progressive approach including all the equipment, services, and resources needed to run a successful car wash business. AutoVu Sharp V cameras Sonny’s CarWash Controls team built out its POS and Cloud-Based Back Office Management software to utilise ALPR To enable the innovative solution, Sonny’s CarWash Controls team built out its point of sale (POS) and Cloud-Based Back Office Management software to utilise ALPR and worked with Genetec to integrate it into the AutoVu Sharp V cameras to feed data back to the Sonny’s CarWash Controls system. Over 1,000 Sonny’s operations are equipped with Sonny’s CarWash Controls ALPR solution; some report a rise in membership and average ticket sales, and a reduction of labour, after deploying it. Improving sales Regi Flanagan, Chief Technology Officer at Sonny’s The Carwash Factory, said “Partnering with a company like Genetec helps our team make the ALPR car wash solution a success. The AutoVu Sharp V cameras perform exceptionally well, and the Genetec team is always responsive and willing to help.” Regi Flanagan adds, “But ultimately, it’s the car wash operators who are benefiting the most. The ALPR solution helps our customers increase their sales, save on labour, and streamline the car wash experience so it’s completely seamless to the end customer.” A better customer experience At car washes equipped with Sonny’s License Plate Recognition (LPR) solution, customers can sign up for membership wash plans using their plate numbers, use special express lanes that read their plates when they arrive and get their vehicles washed according to their subscriptions. With Sonny’s License Plate Recognition (LPR) solution, customers can sign up for membership wash plans This process eliminates the need for RFID tags and readers and online payment and enables a ‘smart queue’ that knows which cars are in the queue next to ensure every customer gets the wash they purchased all of which reduces time, labour, and cost. Genetec is even working with Sonny’s CarWash Controls team to develop new firmware for the camera to enable Sonny’s software that recognises trailer hitches on vehicles, for equipment to retract, and avoid costly issues like damage to equipment or customer vehicles if the staff doesn’t intervene manually. New data insights By collecting and correlating data from AutoVu LPR cameras, Sonny’s can further increase the value of their POS solution to car wash operators. Unlike RFID technology, which detects vehicles with memberships, LPR technology enables businesses to capture and leverage consumer behavior data in meaningful ways to optimise customer flow and potentially increase spending. For example, they can offer discount enticements if a customer has not renewed, memberships to customers who visit frequently, or advanced services like high-level detailing based on past purchases. They can even recognise first-time customers and greet them with targeted messages.
Crossword Cybersecurity Plc, the cybersecurity solutions company focused on cyber strategy and risk, has announced the completion of a project to expand the scope of its services with CCN-CERT, the Information Security Incident Response Team (CERT) of the National Cryptologic Centre in Spain (CCN), which is accountable to the Spanish National Intelligence Centre. CCN-CERT has expanded its use of Crossword’s cloud-based breached account mining platform, Trillion, to protect its entire public administration, including its education sector. Trillion is Crossword’s breached account mining platform, which continuously tracks, correlates, and analyses billions of stolen usernames and passwords. Protecting digital identities Back in 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 outbreak, CCN-CERT needed to act immediately further to enhance the security position of its national health infrastructure. The head of the cybersecurity department at CCN contacted the Trillion operations team after its global offer of support to help protect digital identities within health services. In a matter of hours, the team at CCN was given access to Trillion, every health organisation across Spain was configured in the platform, and breached credentials data was being fed back into the CERT. Protecting a whole public administration CCN-CERT decided that a wider scope for Trillion would provide even greater visibility of digital identities After a period of successful operation across the health sector, CCN-CERT decided that a wider scope for Trillion would provide even greater visibility of digital identities, such as account usernames and passwords, that may have been leaked from third parties and shared for exploitation by criminals. Crossword collaborated with the CERT to implement new features which would enable it to extend the use of Trillion to local Government departments and organisations, while still maintaining a central, national view within the CERT. At this scale, Trillion needed to be able to deliver the data both locally and nationally when it mattered. Data monitoring Trillion, with the new features, was rolled out over the following weeks. CCN-CERT invited hundreds of local authorities, municipalities, town halls, and central government departments to come on board using simple automated signups, which took minutes to complete. Trillion is monitoring hundreds of organisations, and thousands of domains and reporting leaked data on hundreds of thousands of public workers across Spain. Multi-tenanted visibility Jon Inns, Product Director for Arc and Trillion, comments, “Protecting large, distributed organisations, such as the public sector, where many individual entities exist is one of the more challenging aspects of cyber security at scale.” “Working with CCN-CERT, we have used Trillion to create a strong layer of multi-tenanted visibility to help defend against credential misuse, while ensuring that it’s easy for organisations to participate and benefit, from universities to hospitals.” Cybersecurity Trillion gives a central view of threats and lowers the risk of public services by credentials-based attacks” “Trillion gives a central view of threats and lowers the risk of public services being exploited through credentials-based attacks. Crossword considers CCN-CERT a true business partner, and we learn as much from their feedback on our products as they do from our data.” “By listening closely to client’s needs we are continuously enhancing Trillion to support the cybersecurity needs of organisations operating at the top of their game.” Continuous protection against leaked credentials Trillion is designed to support organisations of every size, from small businesses to large enterprises, Managed Service Providers, and National CERTs, with continuous tracking, correlation, and analysis of billions of stolen usernames and passwords. It is proven to operate at scale for any organisation concerned about the potential impact of stolen credentials from third-party data breaches, and provides the following benefits: Massive scale: Monitoring for credentials belonging to dozens or hundreds of domains can be initialised in minutes. Multi-tenancy: Trillion’s architecture enables provisioning at a local level with parent or supervisor-like drill-downs for CERT teams. APIs: Trillion has rich APIs enabling CERT teams to integrate with existing systems to reduce analyst time. Privacy: Trillion enables the teams to work with the data in a safe environment without compromising the trust of the users and peers. Clarity: Trillion enriches data with assessments of accuracy and impact, saving valuable analysis cycles. Instant on: Automated user enrolment and in-application configuration means users can start protecting even the largest environments, fast.
HID, the pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces the successful implementation of its mobile access solution, HID Mobile Access, and mobile-enabled Bluetooth® readers at the new Skyliner skyscraper in Warsaw, Poland. Located in the vibrant Wola business district, Skyliner is one of the tallest buildings in the capital at 195 metres high. It is the first skyscraper commissioned by the developer, Karimpol Group, a developer of office and business parks in Europe. With 42 stories, it offers 49,000 m2 of leasable space with the lower levels dedicated to retail. Physical access control In terms of physical access control, the strategy has been to segment the building and create various zones based on usage: office space for tenants, free access areas for the public, along with underground parking. To meet security protocols, people are prevented from going directly from the garage to the office floors and are routed to the lobby area first. Another key goal was to introduce touchless entry as people pass the turnstiles in reception” Szymon Zduńczyk, Karimpol Group’s technical department head, explains, “Another key goal was to introduce touchless entry as people pass the turnstiles in reception, with a lift automatically called to take them to the correct level. We wanted to keep everything as simple as possible for people who work and visit the building.” Feature-rich workplace platform To achieve this and add value to tenants, Karimpol Group has installed a feature-rich workplace platform developed by Hellopark—the SkylinerAPP. The SkylinerAPP provides a range of functionality for each tenant and their staff: the ability to reserve car parking places, book desks, and conference rooms, as well as receive information and news about the building or events going on within it. It is also a tool to log any maintenance requirements: the building’s facility managers are informed about them via the system so they can be dealt with promptly. A HID Mobile Access solution has been integrated with the SkylinerAPP to allow physical access to the building, with both Apple iOS and Android-based smartphones supported. Leveraging Seos® as its underlying credential technology, the HID solution was sourced and installed by GMP Power, who also managed the programming of 300 door readers so they integrate with the mobile access solution. Simplified setup and integration The process of adding and authorising staff to use it is straightforward To date, 1,600 users are registered in the SkylinerAPP. The process of adding and authorising staff to use it is straightforward. On the backend, an office administrator first registers them in the building’s security management system. Each employee then downloads the SkylinerAPP by visiting Google Play or the Apple App Store. Maciej Kizlich, Hellopark’s chief executive officer, explains further, “To make this work at the door level, we’ve integrated HID’s SDK into our mobile app, along with HID’s Origo portal which links to our admin panel. Origo allows us to manage the credentials based on available licences and assign batches of virtual cards to specific tenants. It also integrates with the security management system, so that as long as the user is registered in it, all they need to do once they’ve downloaded the SkylinerAPP, is confirm their identity by clicking on a registration email and they get access.” App-based mobile approach The system has also been designed so that tenants can manage the virtual credentials themselves from within the SkylinerAPP. At the outset of the project, Karimpol Group specified an access control solution which offered the option to use physical cards as well as an app-based mobile approach. The system has also been designed so that tenants can manage the virtual credentials themselves “We expected to run a dual system. As it turns out, 95% of tenants have only ever used the mobile one, with physical cards just given to visitors. That’s due to the success of the SkylinerAPP,” Zduńczyk continues. Having mobile-based access control tightly integrated with the SkylinerAPP has added considerable value and driven its usage. Traffic is high and tens of thousands of requests are made within the app. Building management app “The amount of interaction people have had with it shows we’ve done a great job. It’s not just another building management app that no one uses. It really helps people get the most out of the building and be more productive in their day-to-day work,” Kizlich adds. Tenants in the building are very positive about it, too. Bolt—the European mobility super app offering ride hailing, shared cars, e-bikes, and scooters along with a food and grocery delivery—is one such organisation. Mobile access solution Karimpol Group is preparing to start work on the second phase of the Skyliner masterplan Karolina Cieślak, Bolt’s regional office manager, explains, “In our previous building, we just used plastic cards. But staff were always losing or forgetting them which wasted my time. Our reception would have to call me to confirm that an individual was really an employee and I’d then have to reissue a card.” “The attraction of the SkylinerAPP in conjunction with HID’s mobile access solution is one of convenience as frankly no one leaves their home without their phone, I can activate and deactivate virtual credentials easily and, as physical plastic cards aren’t used anymore, it helps us be more green.” Looking to the future, Karimpol Group is preparing to start work on the second phase of the Skyliner masterplan. “We’re collecting feedback from tenants and going through a lessons-learned process, but the expectation is that we’ll implement a HID and Hellopark solution in the next project based on our experiences,” Zduńczyk concludes.
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Cognitec Systems has promoted Mikael Fagerlund to VP Sales and Marketing, passing the baton from revered industry veteran and company Co-Founder, Dr. Jürgen Pampus. Fagerlund has served the sales team at the company’s Dresden headquarters since 2011, most recently as Director Sales EMEA. He will continue to manage sales activities and customer relations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, but also oversee global sales and growth strategies. Extensive technical expertise Before joining Cognitec, Fagerlund worked for various international software and telecom companies, gathering extensive technical expertise to support his sales and marketing functions. Fagerlund succeeds Dr. Pampus, who recently retired from Cognitec and the biometrics industry after decades of contributing renowned innovations and expertise. Already in 1995, he initiated the development and international sales of the FaceVACS technology Already in 1995, he initiated the development and international sales of the FaceVACS technology still owned and marketed by Cognitec. Dr. Pampus’ expert knowledge and opinions regularly contributed to working groups, publications, and international conferences. During his 20 years of Biometrics Institute membership, he served on the board of directors, and significantly impacted best-practice guidelines for the use of biometrics in society. Face recognition provider “While Cognitec, and the biometrics community at large, will truly miss Jürgen Pampus, I am confident that Mikael Fagerlund will seize his new role with great competence and motivation,” said Cognitec CEO, Alfredo Herrera. He adds, “For the past decade, the industry has known Mr. Fagerlund as a trustworthy, technically savvy representative of our company. We are delighted he will now lead our global sales and marketing efforts, and drive Cognitec’s business development as the most experienced face recognition provider.” Dr. Pampus will continue to serve as a Consultant to Cognitec.
Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation. New options in Task Rules As part of the Connect ONE management interface, new options in Task Rules make it simpler to initiate custom lockdown actions and/or configure general emergency notification options without a complete system lockdown. Like other features added to the award-winning Connect ONE interface, including the recent National Weather Service alert detection, the custom lockdown, and emergency mass notification feature were added to the platform by dealer request. One interface; facility-wide control Custom messaging in the lockdown window allows for an unlimited number of use cases and provides instant information The Task Rules initiate different actions for system control and interaction with a single click: an action option rule logs events (with status and type of event) while the lockdown feature includes messaging and optional subsequent actions (lock all doors, deactivate users, etc.). Lockdowns can be applied to all or individual doors/systems and disable all users or only specified user profiles. Custom messaging in the lockdown window allows for an unlimited number of use cases and provides instant information to the building occupants, for example: A severe weather condition sends a notification that the building will be closed, ensuring the safety of employees so they don’t travel to the location during in-climate weather. A chemical spill in the building warns occupants to evacuate and/or quickly locks specific doors to control access into the affected area. A fire alarm unlocks a set of doors for occupant evacuation and provides the fire department and first responders with quick and easy building access. The activation can also be sent to an external mass notification system via the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP). Consistent and streamlined methods Connect ONE software solution controls intrusion, access control, video surveillance Mass notification rule options are easily configured by profile (group) without any complexity of constantly editing rules upon personnel changes. This provides consistent and streamlined methods to notify occupants based on personnel type or building location. The Connect ONE software solution controls intrusion, access control, video surveillance, critical environmental monitoring, and energy management systems and interfaces with additional popular commercial fire alarm panels for data event monitoring. Managing locations via Connect ONE user interface Connect ONE works with Bosch B and G, DMP XR/XT, ELK M1, and Honeywell Vista Turbo security and access control panels. It also integrates with ASSA ABLOY Aperio® wireless locks and Digital Watchdog, OpenEye, ExacqVision, and Eagle Eye Networks video technologies. With the Safe Passage module for access control user authorisation and ScanPass® mobile credential for frictionless entrance control, dealers and their customers have the latest services to manage multiple locations through a single Connect ONE user interface.
The outlook for advancements in door security solutions is proving to be an extension of the positive trends that have emerged over the past few years and that continue to evolve in exciting new ways. That’s a good sign as we make our way along the road toward an ever-safer world. Improvements in a hybrid workforce Here’s what we’re seeing: More and more companies are rethinking the office space and how electronic access control (EAC) security and data can help better serve the hybrid workforce. More colleges and universities are adopting mobile credentials to meet the expectations of students. And we’re seeing EAC being integrated into more applications that go beyond the traditional doorway. Among K-12 schools, the current trend surrounds ensuring classroom doors are secured with proper locksets Among K-12 schools, the current trend surrounds ensuring classroom doors are secured with proper locksets, retrofitting where required, and reinforcing training for safe operation. We continue to experience steady demand for specialty doors and touchless openings in the healthcare industry. And we’re seeing an ever-increasing emphasis across the board on the aesthetics, sustainability, and resilience of door security products. Rethinking the workspace The use of electronic access control and security management infrastructure as a mechanism to do non-security tasks also continues to expand. One of the trends in building design is rethinking how people need to use workplace settings. Today, there’s less need to come into the company office and sit at a desk or cube to answer emails and use the computer. Instead, the focus is on designing spaces that facilitate collaboration and face-to-face interaction. Electronic access control and data This rethinking of spaces means that security professionals must work closely with architects and end users to assess how many people may likely be coming in during a typical week. EAC data can shed light on these patterns and improve the planning process to identify which technologies are the best fit for a facility and that support the primary mission of the organisation using that facility. Energy efficiency Access control data capture is helping to make building management platforms smarter for improving comfort Integration of EAC with other security systems is also trending higher. In addition to managing people entering and exiting openings, access control provides the kind of data and interaction that’s useful for developing apps to schedule hoteling (reserving unassigned desks), meeting rooms, and locker assignments. Access control data capture is helping to make building management platforms smarter as well as improving comfort, wellness, and energy efficiency by controlling HVAC, window coverings, and lighting. Mobile Credentials on the rise Mobile access is another trend that continues to skyrocket. Outside the hospitality space, we see this being driven primarily by student bodies at the university and college levels. Other sectors are recognising this flexibility as well, for the convenience it provides the user and for administrators responsible for issuing and modifying credentials, which can be implemented quickly and remotely. There are over 270 million smartphones in the U.S. currently, and people use them for everything today, whether it’s paying for an item with a mobile wallet or tapping a reader to gain access somewhere. Most of us always have our phones with us, so it’s very rare that we forget or lose them as we might with a keycard or brass key. We’re also far less likely to lend our phones to someone else to make a purchase or get in a door. Access-controlled lockers Speaking of purchases, the “amazonification” of so many businesses in the past three years is fueling the steady rise of package deliveries to college dormitories. The same applies to office buildings and multi-family units. This means greater demand for innovative access-controlled lockers to receive the deliveries, secure them, and ensure privacy. Along with lockers, EAC, mobile, and intelligent locks have been making their way into more non-traditional openings This is why you’re seeing a proliferation of locker systems like Luxer One in residence halls, offices, and other locations today. Along with lockers, EAC, mobile, and intelligent locks have been making their way into more non-traditional openings, including server cabinets, medication drawers and lockers, and critical unmanned infrastructure such as traffic control cabinets that dot nearly every intersection. K-12 security One of the best options for preventing loss of life during an active shooter event is to ensure that doors are locked and remain secured. The technology barrier to keeping kids and teachers safe is extremely low. If you can keep a door to a classroom or collaboration space secured, you can keep an intruder out until help arrives. And we’re not talking about needing new technologies to get the job done right, although we certainly continue to innovate them even for traditional door hardware. Automatically locking doors Classroom doors that require a key to lock and unlock them from the outside have been around for years. Additional models automatically lock when the door is closed, allowing the teacher to lock the door from either side and/or have an indicator to verify it’s secured. Of course, for safety and code compliance, free egress is always necessary so everyone can get out in an emergency. Lockset solutions The trend now is about ensuring the right classroom lockset solutions are in place and that faculty and staff are updated There should also be accommodations that ensure first responders and other authorised personnel can gain entry when necessary. The trend now is about ensuring the right classroom lockset solutions are in place (such as Corbin Russwin or SARGENT Classroom Intruder or Storeroom function locks), and that faculty and staff are well-versed and consistently updated on proper operation and safety procedures. Specialty doors and access convenience for healthcare Touchless (a.k.a. no-touch) and low-touch access technologies were developed as convenient opening solutions well before the pandemic. It’s logical then that demand has accelerated and continues to do so. Low-touch activation takes just an easy bump of a button with a forearm, elbow, or hip, or the press of a foot pedal. With fully touchless technology, a sensor automatically opens the door on approach. For restricted environments, a quick scan of a badge, phone, or fob activates the sensor. We’re also supplying more anti-microbial/anti-viral coating options today as part of further efforts to prevent the spread of germs in healthcare environments. Sliding and pocket doors In addition, there’s a bigger push in healthcare for sliding and pocket doors that are typically easier to open, save space by eliminating the radius required for a swinging door and feature newer insulating materials that make them more energy efficient and keep rooms quieter, more private, and more comfortable. Plus, they have a greater aesthetic quality to them with wood and other decorative finishes that are available. Architectural aesthetics The key is designing security and architectural hardware so they work in harmony and enhance the user experience When we think about trends, fashion and interior design often come to mind. Aesthetics apply to door openings as well and have become increasingly important to the architectural community and building industry. Just as fashion keeps upping the game by changing color palettes, textures, and patterns, so do the interior design world, doors and door hardware included. Retail stores often set the bar for interior design and inspire other commercial settings to follow. That’s why our company continuously invests in developing rich lines of styles, finishes, textures, and color palettes for everything from levers and pulls to specialty doors and glass door hardware solutions. The key is designing security and architectural hardware so they work in harmony and enhance the user experience within a space. Glass Glass is another trend that’s seeing continued growth due to its clean look, fire resistance, and 100% recyclability. It also contributes to sustainability by allowing light and warmth into a space. Great strides have been made with access control locks for glass recently, especially with our Aperio low-profile solutions that are fast becoming a hit with architects and interior designers. Demand for sustainable solutions and products Architects, designers, and builders also continue to place extremely high importance on the sustainability attributes of the products they choose for their projects. We’re fortunate that our company has been immersed in advancing sustainability for over 15 years and has made significant progress with ambitious goals for our operations, innovation, material ingredient sourcing, and manufacturing to lower the carbon footprint substantially. Third-party certifications Environmental Product Declarations, Health Product Declarations, and Declare Labels add another level of accountability Architects, builders, and end-users also expect their suppliers to seek and obtain third-party certifications of sustainable products to ensure compliance. All our sustainable products go through this process. Verifiers like GreenCircle Certified independently audit and validate our claims. Environmental Product Declarations, Health Product Declarations, and Declare Labels add another level of accountability. Resilience Last, but not least, is the trend toward becoming as resilient of a facility and operation as possible. Customers from all sectors are more focused than ever on ensuring the safety of those they employ, teach, heal, and house as well as the livelihoods their organisations provide. Whether it’s battening down the hatches with a FEMA-rated tornado shelter door, providing safe access with door security solutions that remain operational during outages, specifying certified sustainable materials, or deploying tighter cybersecurity measures in our increasingly interconnected world, built-in resilience is a must-have. Expect these intriguing door security trends to keep evolving for the better as we forge ahead with exciting solutions for even more valuable applications that help make life a safer and more open experience.
Jean-Christophe Fondeur, IDEMIA’s Chief Technical Officer, said “The impressive level of performance demonstrated in this benchmark is a game changer for forensic investigation. This technology makes it easier for investigators and law enforcement to solve more crimes much faster.” He adds, “This is in line with our long-standing and ongoing 40-plus-year pledge to provide law enforcement agencies with the very best systems on the market. All around the world, they can draw on the most accurate algorithms to carry out latent feature searches, work more efficiently in their identification tasks and make the world safer.” NIST ELFT – new benchmark for latent fingerprint accuracy NIST ELFT is the new reference benchmark for latent fingerprint accuracy NIST ELFT is the new reference benchmark for latent fingerprint accuracy, greatly enhancing the previous ELFT-EFS benchmark. The ELFT benchmark includes fingerprint and palm print accuracy, testing and assessing accuracy with image only or with additional features positioned by experienced human fingerprint examiners, such as minutiae. While crime scene latent fingerprint features are the most challenging, as they are often incomplete or poor quality, IDEMIA achieves the most accurate matching algorithms for both fingerprint and palm datasets, with accuracy 7% to 60% higher than rival algorithms. Enhanced fingerprint recognition expertise This cements IDEMIA as the leader in fingerprint technology, while amplifying its fingerprint recognition expertise, even for the hardest fingerprints, and its world-class fingerprint technology research. IDEMIA is truly committed to the highest level of technology, in order to provide fast, accurate, and fair solutions. IDEMIA’s technology leadership These ELFT results come on the heels of other high-ranking NIST benchmarks already achieved this year, further demonstrating IDEMIA’s technology leadership. The following awards speak to IDEMIA’s innovation and best-in-class solutions in security and public safety. IDEMIA is proud to be a major company across all biometric technologies and to integrate these top technologies into its products and solutions.
Steve Bradford, the Senior Vice President (SVP) – EMEA at SailPoint, said “International Fraud Awareness Week serves as a good reminder that no industry is untouchable, when it comes to cybercrime.” He adds, “With companies estimated to lose 5% of their revenue annually due to fraud, and having seen a rise in attacks on critical public and private infrastructure, from hospitals and fuel pipelines to banks and hotels, it’s time organisations put security at the top of the business agenda.” Fraudsters are more sophisticated in their tactics In today’s digital world, fraudsters are becoming increasingly more sophisticated in their tactics” Steve Bradford further said, “In today’s digital world, fraudsters are becoming increasingly more sophisticated in their tactics, using methods that are far more personal and harder to spot – capitalising on our human vulnerabilities.” He adds, “With the UK suffering a loss of around £190 billion to fraud every year, it is clear that we need to re-evaluate our cyber defence mechanisms. From imitating CEOs to emails that appear to be from IT support, cyber criminals have learnt to morph into those we trust, going undetected to the naked eye.” Leveraging AI-enabled identity security Steve Bradford continues, “Many of these attacks, at their root, come down to some type of compromised identity, with 84% of all IT security incidents at the hands of poor identity security hygiene. Over four in five organisations have experienced an identity-related breach in the past year, highlighting a dangerous gap in enterprise cyber security protection.” He concludes, “Leveraging AI-enabled identity security helps offload pressure on end-users and fortify organisational defences. Clearly seeing, understanding, and managing who has access to what, when and why, and then properly securing that access, can go a long way in avoiding a breach or compromise. Given how prevalent these attacks are today, businesses should put identity security at the core of their security efforts.”
A properly shut door provides comfort and protection to whoever is using the space behind it. However, closing doors can have a wider impact on overall building performance. Fully closed doors affect both user security and a building’s energy consumption. The public spotlight is on energy like never before, as recent measures introduced around Europe show. By law, Spanish offices, shops and hospitality spaces may only heat or cool premise to between 19°C and 23°C. In France, air-conditioned shops can be fined up to €750, if their doors are left open. Enhancing energy efficiency In fact, a drive to improve energy efficiency across the commercial sector has been under way for a long time. In 2017, the Harvard Business Review was already calling energy efficiency one of the ‘key levers of business success.’ In the public sector, as well as private industry, offices, schools, universities, healthcare centres and more need solutions that boost both sustainability and their bottom line. Buildings consume around 60% of the world’s electricity. A simple and effective way to reduce their use and waste — and simultaneously, save costs — is to ensure doors everywhere are closed. The many benefits of a fully closed door The energy-efficiency benefits of a closed door are simple to understand The energy-efficiency benefits of a closed door are simple to understand. It is less easy to quantify the impact, but most scientific studies agree it is significant. In 2010, Cambridge University estimated that closed doors could reduce energy use in a typical shop by up to 50%. An engineering journal measured air infiltration through an opening at more than 21 times that of a closed door. Closed door helps to maintain key temperature differentials Inside a building, a closed door helps to maintain important temperature differentials — between an operating theatre and waiting rooms, for example, or a server room and office spaces. Closing doors reduces the energy use to heat and/or cool these separate areas. Fully closed interior doors also reduce stack pressure — unwanted inward airflow on the ground floor, which is caused by rising warm air inside the building. Closed doors help insulate the inside of a building from the elements outside. Closed doors help to reduce energy waste “Unfortunately, relying on building users to shut your doors fully, every time, is not a realistic strategy,” says Andreas Gmelin, the Product Management and Business Development Director – Door Closers at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA. Andreas Gmelin adds, “Closed doors help to reduce energy waste. They also improve interior air quality and building security, as well as reducing noise pollution. An affordable, reliable, robust door closer ensures this important job always gets done.” ASSA ABLOY Cam-Motion technology In an ASSA ABLOY Cam-Motion Door Closer, independent valves enable this configuration Door closers with ASSA ABLOY’s Cam-Motion technology close reliably behind everyone who passes through them. Because an installer can individually set separate latch and closing speeds, high closing force works alongside comfortable opening. Opening force must be kept low for accessibility, compliance and comfort: Easy opening helps to keep a building barrier-free. Yet closing force should be high enough to ensure reliable closing in all conditions. In an ASSA ABLOY Cam-Motion Door Closer, independent valves enable this configuration. Thermo-resistant valves with metal heads In addition, these valves have metal heads and are thermo-resistant: Once door speeds are set, they stay set until intentionally modified — even at extreme temperatures. For user convenience, ASSA ABLOY Cam-Motion Door Closers also offer optional delayed closing, which allows extra time for a user to pass through the door. Back-check function as standard slows the door’s final opening section, in order to protect the frame and prevent banging into walls. Right door device improves energy efficiency “Door closing is about more than just comfort and fire protection,” said Andreas Gmelin, adding “The right door device improves energy efficiency and can reduce your expenditure on heating and cooling.”
ConnectWise, the globally renowned software company dedicated to the success of IT solution providers (TSPs), announced multiple product news milestones and innovation-accelerating partnerships spanning its product and service portfolios. From innovation in business management, to remote monitoring and management, to cyber security, these offerings, powered by ConnectWise’s modern Asio platform, are designed to help partners save time, reduce costs, secure their environments, strengthen customer experience, and improve profitability. ConnectWise’s Asio platform ConnectWise anchored its innovation story around the Asio platform, which launched last year ConnectWise anchored its innovation story around the Asio platform, which launched last year, with many new products and services now benefitting from this modern engineering approach. With this modern, unified, open, and extensible platform, partners can expect infinite scalability, intelligent automation, value-added reporting and insights, and a common user interface. The company also showcased its ability to move from ideation to implementation at a more rapid speed than before—even daily at times—to deliver updates and enhancements across the portfolio. Future-proof the TSP channel “In order to future-proof the TSP channel, as they navigate the infinite edge of computing, ConnectWise is moving towards more rapid innovation with the Asio platform as our centralised data layer that can scale with predictive and consultative AI,” said Jason Magee, ConnectWise’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Jason Magee adds, “The partnerships and improvements we’ve announced today are examples of the breadth of services we can bring together in a way that is meaningful for partners, powerful in its extensibility, and rooted in secure development principles.” A variety of new offerings were announced during the product keynote of IT Nation Connect demonstrating these priorities. Just a handful of examples include: Supporting TSPs with relentless automation ConnectWise PSA (Manage) now has an ITBoost overlay, where partners can link-to and access ITBoost data Navigating through multiple platforms may take only a ‘few clicks’, but when done hundreds of times a day, that work adds up. Integrations spanning various ConnectWise products bring these functions into a single pane of glass. ConnectWise PSA (Manage) now has an ITBoost overlay, where partners can link-to and access ITBoost data within tickets and the broader system, without leaving the PSA. Similarly, integration with SmileBack, a ConnectWise solution, merges customer feedback directly into the Service Desk module. The company also showed off the Microsoft Intune integration with ConnectWise RMM, which allows partners to see compliance status of all devices without needing to click into each Intune tenant. ITBoost and Wise-Sync solutions Attendees got an up-close view of a refreshed ITBoost, a ConnectWise solution. ConnectWise has invested significantly in ensuring the knowledge ITBoost provides to partners is readily available. Scalable business management tools, like being able to perform bulk actions and mass updates on core assets, custom templates within ITBoost, are critical to MSPs’ success. The company also touched on its intentions with Wise-Sync, a ConnectWise solution, a payments automation company recently acquired by ConnectWise. Partners are already benefitting from the Wise-Sync integration with ConnectWise PSA, and Wise-Pay for ConnectWise CPQ and the company pointed towards an intent to expand Wise-Pay to PSA. Mobilising the importance of payments is another component ConnectWise is solving for MSPs. Strategic alliance between ConnectWise and Arrow Managing a variety of similar solutions across a breadth of products puts further burden on TSPs cash flow. Long-term, ConnectWise expects Asio to be the go-to hub to present the right solution at the right time at the right price from the right vendor through the right supplier with a clean experience weaving it all together. The strategic alliance ConnectWise announced with distributor – Arrow yesterday is just one example of this. Today, the company also announced key integrations with ConnectWise CPQ (Sell) to enhance the quoting process, streamline quote creation and billing reconciliation, and reduce the need to chase clients for payments. These include a Wise-Pay integration that eliminates accounts receivables burdens, ensuring timely payments; and new integrations with Amazon Business and Anixter. Putting data to work for TSPs The industry-renowned dashboards from BrightGauge, a ConnectWise solution, are now available across other products The industry-renowned dashboards from BrightGauge, a ConnectWise solution, are now available across other products in the ConnectWise family of solutions. BrightGauge and SentinelOne enable partners to raise visibility of when threat actors may be at work. BrightGauge with ConnectWise RMM allow partners to visualise health scores, status, and summary of clients’ devices. And BrightGauge paired with ITBoost demonstrate ways to stay on top of asset expirations, how your documentation is getting used and more. Bringing data from multiple sources into a single dashboard has a powerful impact with many partners already benefiting from these powerful insights. Provide an outstanding experience ConnectWise is striving to be easier to do business with and ensure our partners are able to take similar ideologies forward to their clients. SIEM Executive Reports are designed for MSPs to pass pertinent details and insights on to their clients outlining the number of potential attacks that were blocked, demonstrate the effectiveness of the tools, and help MSPs communicate the value and effectiveness of their security services to their customers. With talent shortages as an international challenge and recognising employees are often the drivers of a business’s reputation, ensuring employee satisfaction is more important than ever. ConnectWise RMM with new policies and packages feature ConnectWise introduced a new policies and packages feature within ConnectWise RMM that can push necessary software to various libraries of technology types based on preconfigured settings. Features like this simplify the manual tasks for technology employees, freeing up time for them to focus on strategic priorities. Helping TSPs secure themselves and their customers ConnectWise announced that it has expanded its cyber security portfolio to offer increased capabilities ConnectWise announced that it has expanded its cyber security portfolio to offer increased capabilities, in some cases by teaming up with other providers to architect best-in-class solutions. ConnectWise Vulnerability Management automates routine scanning of an environment for exposures and vulnerabilities, giving end-users visibility towards potential cyber risk and areas, where incremental security investments could deliver the best protection. SASE by ConnectWise and Exium SASE by ConnectWise and Exium offers end-point protection from malware and data leaks, with a suite of technologies partners typically have to purchase individually. This unique partnership provides secure internet access for users and zero-trust access to cloud and on-premises resources, through a cost effective and modern cloud-based SASE platform. IAM by ConnectWise and Evo extends protection for MSP-centric multi-factor authentication, single sign-on and elevated access for MSP administration to defend against the most exploited attack vector, partners’ employees themselves. ConnectWise solutions purpose-built to launch quickly Whether starting from scratch or expanding services to an existing cyber security practice, ConnectWise solutions are purpose-built to launch quickly and deliver outstanding client security outcomes. For partners who want assistance building their cyber security practices, the ConnectWise Partner Programme offers enablement, marketing support, sales support, investment funds and more – those in the programme have grown their cyber security practices four times faster than others.
Alcatraz AI, a pioneer in autonomous access control solutions, shared the trends that will have a significant impact on the biometric access control market in 2023: frictionless access control is here to stay; privacy and legal aspects of biometrics are more localised; changing work environments are driving enterprises to multimodal authentication; and, the market continues to accelerate cloud adoption with solutions that natively interact with their current infrastructure. “Biometrics for access control are at a pivotal moment, driven by the changing nature of work environments and employee habits post-COVID, improvements in technology to better protect individual privacy, and expectations of technology solutions to improve efficiency,” said Tina D’Agostin, CEO of Alcatraz AI. “Corporate security teams have been asked not just to provide security, but address a multitude of business drivers impacted in part by these trends.” Biometric access trends for 2023 Frictionless Access is Here to Stay: The adoption of frictionless, or touchless access control was accelerating prior to COVID and in the post-pandemic world, demand is growing more rapidly. Regionalisation of Privacy Laws: The privacy and legal aspects of biometrics are becoming more localised but also more consistent. Knowing and understanding privacy laws and working with vendors who prioritise privacy is paramount. Growth of Multimodal Authentication: Multimodal authentication will continue to grow, with changing work environments and companies implementing a ‘zero trust’ strategy. Enhancements in technology that allow multi-factor authentication at the speed of single-factor are improving security and reducing friction. Increased Cloud Adoption: Enterprises have adopted cloud technologies across the business and see the value of the cloud for their physical security systems giving them greater scale and flexibility.
DH2i, the globally renowned provider of always-secure and always-on IT infrastructure solutions, has announced the general availability (GA) launch of DxEnterprise (DxE) version 22 (v22) featuring a new container sidecar to enable application-level high availability (HA) clustering for stateful containers in Kubernetes (K8s). Kubernetes is one of the world’s major open-source systems for automating deployment, scaling and management of containerised applications. DxEnterprise (DxE) version 22 (v22) container sidecar The DxEnterprise (DxE) version 22 (v22) container sidecar delivers a separate container that can run alongside an application container in a Kubernetes pod. For database architects and developers the DxE sidecar delivers three key deployment benefits: Isolation: The primary application can run independently in one container, while the DxE sidecar hosts complementary HA clustering services. This independence can help isolate failures. Quick deployment: It’s easy to deploy a DxE sidecar container – certainly easier to build and maintain a combined primary application/DxE container image. Scalability: Once the DxE sidecar containers are in place, it’s easy to scale up to support as many pods as needed. Smart HA clustering services DxE sidecar enables users to create highly resilient Zero downtime application-level clusters that span K8 pods” “With the DxE v22 sidecar, database architects and developers can enhance and extend the functionality of their K8s environment. For instance, the DxE sidecar enables users to create highly resilient Zero downtime application-level clusters that span K8 pods,” said Don Boxley, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-Founder of DH2i, adding “In addition, the DxE sidecar uniquely provides smart HA clustering services to the application container(s) necessary for mission-critical applications.” Don Boxley adds, “In addition, for medium and large organisations running SQL Server, database-level HA has traditionally been provided by SQL Server Availability Groups. However, SQL Server AGs have not been supported in Kubernetes until recently—hindering organisations’ ability to undergo digital transformations. DxEnterprise support for containers is the answer to the problem.” DxEnterprise support for containers DxEnterprise support for containers accelerates an enterprise’s digital transformation by speeding the adoption of highly available stateful containers. DxEnterprise provides SQL Server Availability Group (AG) support for SQL Server containers, including for Kubernetes clusters. It enables customers to deploy stateful containers to create new and innovative applications, while also improving operations with near-zero RTO to more efficiently deliver better products and services at a lower cost. Build distributed Kubernetes AG clusters Additionally, it helps organisations generate new revenue streams by enabling them to build distributed Kubernetes AG clusters across availability zones/regions, resulting in hybrid cloud and multi-cloud environments, which can rapidly adapt to changes in market conditions and consumer preferences. For those attending the PASS Data Community Summit 2022, which is taking place at the Seattle Convention Center, in Seattle, Washington, USA, from November 15 to November 18, 2022, please visit the DH2i Booth 119. In addition, please join Jeff Estes, Senior Director, Systems Engineering, Software AG Government Solutions for his PASS Data Community Summit 2022 presentation: Deploying SQL Server AGs in EKS for Secure Federal Government Cloud Services – November 16, 6:45 am – 7:55 am; Room 608-609 Use of containers in the Federal Government is exploding Deploying SQL Server AGs in Kubernetes remains a hurdle that organisations struggle to overcome The use of containers in the Federal Government is exploding as it looks for better ways to improve the performance, scalability, and portability of their applications in secure cloud environments. Despite the promise of containers, deploying SQL Server AGs in Kubernetes remains a hurdle that organisations struggle to overcome. Join Jeff Estes of Software AG Government Solutions for breakfast to learn how he used DH2i’s DxEnterprise to jump the hurdle and deploy highly available SQL Server Availability Groups (AGs) in EKS certified for FedRAMP. Software AG Government Solutions and DH2i partnership On November 8, 2022, Software AG Government Solutions and DH2i announced it had partnered to deliver certified FedRAMP solutions for secure federal government cloud services.
The average United Kingdom (UK) business has experienced 16 successful email-based phishing attacks in 2022 so far, and 56 per cent of UK businesses had experienced an email attack, where account credentials were stolen or compromised. This was revealed in globally renowned email security company – Tessian’s recently launched new State of Email Security report. Out of the 79 per cent of UK businesses that had encountered a successful email phishing attack in 2022, 30 per cent said the repercussions included a breach of customer or client data, 28 per cent resulted in financial losses, 27 per cent resulted in ransomware infection, 21 per cent reported reputational damage, and 19 per cent had to deal with a regulatory fine. Tessian’s State of Email Security report UK businesses also encountered an average of 106 email-based ransomware attacks The report, based on Censuswide polling of 150 IT and Security professionals in the United Kingdom, also revealed that UK businesses were each targeted by an average of 113 spear phishing attacks each in 2022, of which one in seven were successful. UK businesses also encountered an average of 106 email-based ransomware attacks, 135 impersonation attacks and 274 bulk phishing attacks across the first nine months of 2022. Greater concern about ransomware and malware attacks Surveyed security leaders reported that they are most concerned about ransomware and malware attacks in the United Kingdom, with 45 per cent citing this as their biggest cause for concern. This was followed by email impersonation attacks at 31 per cent, and account takeover attacks at 29 per cent. On a global scale, however, email impersonation attacks ranked as the highest concern for security leaders. Cyber threats expand into other communication platforms Josh Yavor, the Chief Information Security Officer at Tessian, commented, “We all rely on email at work and at home, and as the gateway to valuable data and access, email accounts are always a valuable target to adversaries, especially those seeking to compromise business.” He adds, “We can also expect threats to continue to expand into other communication platforms like instant messaging tools, personal email or social media accounts as attackers seek to evade detection.” Email impersonation attacks The report revealed that employees are the most likely candidates for impersonation When looking at email impersonation attacks in more detail, the report revealed that employees are the most likely candidates for impersonation, and two in five businesses encountered a bad actor impersonating an employee. The second most impersonated targets were company suppliers and third party vendors, both at 32 per cent, followed by investors and C-Level executives, both at 25 per cent. Need for enterprises to proactively deliver security training Josh Yavor adds, “To keep employees secure on email, organisations should be proactive in delivering security training that addresses the common types of threats on email that’s tailored and personalised to their role and department.” He continues, “Company cultures also play a significant role in protecting employees. Security leaders should emphasise a culture that builds trust and confidence, which will ultimately improve security behaviours.”
Sam Ramadori, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BrainBox AI, a Canadian company with a pioneering AI-driven building technology, will share how scaling up climate tech is key to unleashing the latent emissions reduction potential of this emerging asset class at the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt this week. Sam Ramadori said, “We absolutely need greater cross-sector collaboration to overcome the barriers that impede the rapid adoption at scale of climate innovation and to realise the full value of the 14 cents of every venture capital dollar spent on climate tech.” Adoption at scale to reduce global GHG emissions We must collectively think about real, concrete ways that we can motivate adoption at scale” Sam Ramadori adds, “We must collectively think about real, concrete ways that we can motivate adoption at scale, particularly in the traditional sectors of our economy that account for an important part of global GHG emissions, but that have not been accustomed to rapid innovation changes.” He continues, “This is the only way we can achieve the United Nations’ objective of reducing emissions by 45% by 2030, reaching net zero by 2050, and ultimately, saving the human race.” BrainBox AI’s innovations reduce real estate carbon footprints Innovators such as BrainBox AI, whose technology lowers commercial real estate carbon footprints by up to 40% and offers energy cost savings of up to 25%, will join established industrial technology leaders like ABB and Arup for a series of panel discussions. The companies will together utilise the global COP27 platform to discuss ways in which climate tech can help ensure a low carbon future. BrainBox AI will join MaRS Discovery District, Resilient LLP, KPMG, and other prominent Canadian climate innovators at COP27, on November 8, 2022, for a panel discussion titled ‘Innovative Approaches to Accelerating Cleantech Adoption’. Accelerating Cleantech Adoption session The session, taking place in the Canadian Pavilion, will point to the importance of inclusiveness, collaboration, and coalition-building as features of some Canadian programmes that have been designed to effectively scale and speed up the adoption of low-carbon innovations. At COP27, we are collaborating with BrainBox AI to drive positive economic and environmental impact” Tyler Hamilton, the Director of Ecosystem, Cleantech at MaRS said “Cleantech is one of the core sectors we work with in our drive to empower Canada’s most promising innovators to make global connections. At COP27, we are collaborating with BrainBox AI to drive positive economic and environmental impact, and help address some of the world’s most pressing problems.” Accelerating energy efficiency BrainBox AI has also been invited by major global technology company and partner – ABB to appear at an energy efficiency panel in the International Chamber of Commerce area of COP27 on November 11, 2022. The company will speak about accelerating energy efficiency in the built environment, alongside the World Green Building Council, the International Standards Organisation, and others. Sam Ramadori will speak alongside leading contributors including Morton Wierod, the President of ABB Electrification. Need for faster action to accelerate transition to net zero Morten Wierod, President of Electrification at ABB, said “There is no denying that now, in this decade, must be the time for faster action to accelerate the transition to net zero. Our attendance at COP27 is geared towards supporting this transition and highlighting how we can address the world’s energy challenges through improved energy efficiency and safe, smart, and sustainable solutions.” He adds, “Much of the technology to achieve this is already available, but it requires more commitment, investment, and collaboration to fully optimise. Innovation also has a key part to play, and we look to partners like BrainBox AI with fresh ideas and approaches to achieve the sustainable future we all need.” BrainBox AI to participate in webinar In addition, BrainBox AI will participate in a webinar hosted by Anton Kotov In addition, BrainBox AI will participate in a webinar hosted by Anton Kotov, the Head of Strategy and Business Development, ABB Electrification, on November 15th, alongside Mary de Guzman, Director of ESG at Sleep Country Canada, on the subject of ‘Decarbonising the Built Environment: The Role of IoT, Cloud and Artificial Intelligence’. The webinar is a key part of a broader programme of virtual sessions hosted by the International Chamber of Commerce, which are live-streamed to thousands around the world. BrainBox AI is considerably reducing carbon emissions BrainBox AI is considerably reducing carbon emissions, impacting over 100,000,000 sq. ft. of real estate across 20 countries, with clients such as AMP Capital, GWL Realty Advisors and Landsec. In 2020, BrainBox AI was recognised by TIME as one of the Top 100 best inventions of the year and received the Tech for Our Planet Award at COP26. The company is also a member of the MaRS Discovery District, the largest urban innovation hub in North America.
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