ESA establishes AI Readiness Council

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"As AI continues to take a larger role in security products and services, the Electronic Security Association has created a council to help address some of the issues it raises, and make recommendations for association members. More information below."

Neil Sutton, Editor, SP&T News

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ESA establishes AI Readiness Council

The Electronic Security Association has announced the formation of an AI Readiness Council. "Without clear guidance, companies risk falling behind or making misinformed decisions,” stated the ESA.

Accenture acquires Toronto-based identity and access management company

Accenture announced it has acquired IAMConcepts, a privately-held, Toronto-based company specializing in identity and access management (IAM) services.

Ottawa-based March Networks expands into Türkiye

Ottawa-based March Networks announced its expansion into Türkiye with the appointment of Gurhan YILDIZ as country manager.

ICT and KONE announce platform integration

Integrated Control Technology (ICT) and KONE announced the integration of ICT’s Protege GX system with KONE Office Flow.

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The Monitoring Association appoints new CEO

The Monitoring Association (TMA) announced the appointment of Whitney A. Doll as the organization’s new CEO, effective Oct. 1. Doll is an association executive with more than 18 years of experience.

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Verint to be acquired by software investment firm

Verint announced in a press release that it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by software investment firm Thoma Bravo.

ASSA ABLOY acquires security lifecycle management company SiteOwl

ASSA ABLOY announced it has acquired SiteOwl, a cloud-based platform that "modernizes physical security lifecycle management," according to a company statement.

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