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NEXT Biometrics, the world pioneer in advanced high-security fingerprint sensor technology, has received the first major purchase order for its FAP 20 sensor in Nigeria. NEXT has already delivered an initial order of NOK 1.7 million during the first quarter of 2025. The NEXT FAP 20 sensor offers unparalleled performance and reliability, setting a new standard for secure identity verification. Integrated into POS terminals Sensor will be integrated into POS terminals to bring strong authentica...

The revised EU Construction Products Regulation officially came into force on January 7, 2025, bringing updates to the regulatory framework for construction products. However, despite its adoption, nothing will change in the short term for CE marking and EU declarations of conformity, including those in the fire safety industry. Evolving compliance Until new harmonised technical specifications are developed and adopted - based on a forthcoming standardisation request - the existing harmonised...

The Board of Directors of Trane Technologies plc, a global climate innovator, declared a quarterly dividend of $0.94 per ordinary share, or $3.76 per share annualised. The dividend is payable on June 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 6, 2025. Trane Technologies has paid consecutive quarterly cash dividends on its common shares since 1919 and annual dividends since 1910.

Smiths Detection, a global pioneer in threat detection and security screening and a business of Smiths Group, has announced a new partnership with NeuralGuard to advance AI-driven threat detection in security screening. NeuralGuard’s AI technology is undergoing integration and certification for use with Smiths Detection’s HI SCAN 6040 2-is. This collaboration was undertaken as part of Smiths Detection’s Ada Initiative, the company’s structured framework for accelerating...

Nauto®, the pioneer in AI-powered safety and operations excellence for commercial vehicles, announced the results of a new third-party performance study conducted in December 2024 by The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), a globally recognized authority in transportation research. The study builds upon VTTI's original 2023 benchmark study, which tested safety systems across six distinct driving risk scenarios. Nauto excelled overall in both detectio...

Bugcrowd, a pioneer in crowdsourced cybersecurity, announced the availability of its new Managed Service Provider (MSP) offering. This service is designed to help MSPs efficiently address the backlog of compliance-related pentests.  By providing a standardised and scalable solution, with streamlined scoping, Bugcrowd's MSP offering empowers small to midsize businesses to meet their compliance requirements without delay. Bugcrowd's mission for MSPs The service leverages the unique and ext...

Synechron, a pioneering digital transformation consulting firm, announced the launch of Synechron CyberAI accelerators program. This suite of four AI-driven solutions enhances enterprise security, streamlines compliance, and reduces risk exposure through automation and intelligence. Synechron’s 14th accelerator program RiskControl.AI: Automates IT risk management, offering real-time control assessments and compliance insights.  AppSec.AI: Provides a unified view o...

Keysight Technologies, Inc. introduces Keysight AI Data Centre Builder, an advanced software suite that emulates real-world workloads to evaluate how new algorithms, components, and protocols impact the performance of AI training.  KAI Data Centre Builder’s workload emulation capability integrates large language model and other artificial intelligence (AI) model training workloads into the design and validation of AI infrastructure components – networks, hosts, and accelerator...

Sielox LLC President and CEO Karen Evans announced its annual Certified Sielox Integrators Award recipients for 2024. For the 30th time overall, MCM Integrated Systems of Van Nuys, California, was awarded National Certified Sielox Integrator of the Year. Sielox access control software “MCM Integrated has a remarkable 26 consecutive years of commitment to Sielox access control software and controllers,” said Evans. “Rich McMillan and his team define what experts are when it...

 Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services provider, has ranked fifth out 700 companies on Newsweek’s America's Most Trustworthy Companies list. The news outlet’s 2025 list features companies ranking highest in employee, customer and investor trust. “It’s an honor to be recognized as one of America’s most trustworthy companies. We are deeply committed to earning and maintaining the trust of our employees, customers...

Restrata, the pioneering provider of operational resilience technology, has partnered with MAX Security to integrate MAX’s Intel Portal into resilienceOS, an end-to-end platform designed to unify security, risk, and operational resilience. By bringing MAX Security’s world-class intelligence and global reach into the resilienceOS Risk Hub, Restrata ensures that businesses can respond rapidly to emerging threats and protect their people, assets, and operations. This strategic integrat...

Omny looks forward to welcoming Kenneth Titlestad as its new Chief Commercial Officer, effective 1 April 2025. Transitioning from his role at Sopra Steria, where he was instrumental in building the company’s Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity competence, Kenneth will now spearhead Omny’s commercial strategy, reporting to the CEO and part of the Omny management team. Prior roles of Kenneth Kenneth’s career in OT cybersecurity took root in Equinor, where he leveraged h...

ThreatAware, the pioneering Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM) provider, announced the launch of the new version of its cutting-edge platform designed to transform how organisations discover devices and manage their IT assets and security tools. Version 3.0 now enables the remediation of security issues discovered and uncovers previously unknown devices. ThreatAware’s platform ThreatAware’s platform provides a complete view of the IT infrastructure from a single screen...

Cequence Security, a pioneer in API security and bot management, announced that it has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security Competency status in the Cyber Security category. This designation highlights Cequence's proven ability to meet AWS’s rigorous standards for delivering cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions to AWS customers. The AWS Security Competency directly aligns common customer use cases to AWS Partner capabilities, accelerating positive security outcomes. Cequence AWS S...

i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a pioneering manufacturer of edge computing cameras for security and public safety, today announced it is in the final stage of obtaining the ISO/IEC 42001 certification for its Artificial Intelligence (AI) management systems. Once completed, this certification will make i-PRO the first company in the physical security industry to reach this level of ethical AI governance, reinforcing its commitment to transparency, accountability, and securit...

Pimloc, a pioneering AI video privacy and analytics company, announced a major upgrade to its Secure Redact platform, introducing advanced Named Entity Recognition (NER) capabilities for automated audio redaction.  This enhancement allows organisations to quickly and accurately detect and redact sensitive information from audio recordings, strengthening regulatory compliance and consumer trust. Latest AI-powered upgrade Secure Redact automatically identifies and categorises sensitive inf...

Trackforce, a pioneer in security workforce management software, and Immix, a provider of commercial central station and remote SOC software for managed video and security services, announced a strategic partnership to enhance remote guarding operations through advanced automation and seamless security event management. The collaboration integrates Trackforce’s comprehensive front-line to back-office suite, TrackTik, with the Immix platform to create an industry-first automation...

Award-winning global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, is proud to announce the signing of two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), which took place during New Zealand Prime Minister Rt Hon Christopher Luxon’s five-day trip to India last month.  Aimed at enhancing New Zealand’s presence in key sectors in India, including education, technology, tourism, investment, manufacturing, food and primary industries, Prime Minister Luxon’s visit marked a significant milest...

ImmuniWeb Community Edition is a set of free online security tests that have performed over 380 million of successful security tests and scans since 2019. Publicly accessible data from the Community Edition is also utilised in the upcoming 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report by Verizon. In 2025, each day over 100,000 scans are run, testing web, mobile and cloud security, as well as detect phishing campaigns and data leaks on the Dark Web. Cyber threat exposure ImmuniWeb offers a foundation...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, is reinforcing its commitment to providing comprehensive life safety solutions across industries by unveiling solutions designed specifically for the non-acute healthcare and correctional facilities industries. The company’s non-acute bundled solution combines advanced security and fire prevention technologies to help modernise healthcare facilities, improve safety and enhance overall patient and staff experience....

Axis Communications, the pioneer in video surveillance, is proud to announce the continued growth of Axis Cloud Connect as key partners unveil new solutions and integrations at this year’s ISC West Conference. One year after its launch, Axis Cloud Connect is playing a pivotal role in advancing cloud-connected solutions, with partners including Eagle Eye Networks, SecuriThings, and Wesco introducing new innovations that leverage its scalability, flexibility, and industry-pioneering cy...

Allied Telesis, a pioneer in connectivity solutions and intelligent networking tools, announces a strategic technology collaboration with Digital Watchdog (DW). Building on the commitment to innovation, Allied Telesis introduces StreamConnect for DW Spectrum, a dedicated plugin for DW Spectrum IPVMS. This integration enhances network visibility, simplifies device management, and ensures a smarter and more efficient surveillance solution. Advanced surveillance technology StreamConnect is a fam...

Advanced Data Risk Management (ADRM), a pioneer in security consulting and managed security services and EyeOTmonitor, a pioneer in network and systems health management for the security industry, are proud to announce a strategic partnership. This collaboration will integrate EyeOTmonitor’s advanced health monitoring capabilities into ADRM’s Security Management Platform, DEFENDER, providing clients with enhanced system health monitoring and real-time change management awareness wi...

SYSGO, a European pioneer in secure real-time software solutions, has been chosen to supply cutting-edge software technology for the EAGLE-1 project. This innovative mission, led by SES, a provider of global content and connectivity solutions, in collaboration with 20 European partners and supported by the European Space Agency and the European Commission, will enable long-distance Quantum Key Distribution. The mission's goal is to design, launch, and operate EAGLE-1, establishing the first so...

As airports invest heavily in automation, biometrics, security, self-service and personalised commercial services, terminal layouts must evolve alongside these innovations. The traditional model involving rows of check-in counters, static security areas, and inefficient passenger flows no longer makes sense. Instead, airports need seamless integration, where smart technology and intelligent design work together to reduce congestion and make the most out of every square metre. Acquisition of CC...

Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services company, is pleased to announce that a member of its Technology Services business unit has been named to the Security Industry Association (SIA) 2025 Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100 list. Candice Zelaya, regional strategic installation manager for Allied Universal Technology Services, was selected for her demonstrated excellence in leadership, innovation and impact of contributions on her team....

In recognition of World Cloud Security Day on April 3rd, Genetec Inc. the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, shares key insights and best practices to help organisations protect their data and operations from increasing cyber threats. With cyberattacks becoming more frequent and sophisticated, organisations must look beyond traditional cybersecurity solutions. Smarter security solutions A growing number of organisations are adopting cloud-based physical security solution...

Fire and Security Apprenticeship Specialist, Skills for Security proudly marks the success of an inaugural Careers Fair, taking place near its Walsall training branch at The Bescot Stadium Locker Room. The event, designed to introduce local school leavers to career opportunities in the fire and security industry, welcomed an enthusiastic turnout of students, educators, and industry professionals. Fire and security sector The event provided a unique platform for students aged 14 to 18 to explo...

MERON will be demonstrating its innovative physical identity, access, and incident management solution by appointment only at ISC West 2025 in Las Vegas, April 2-4.  MERON PIAM+ leverages the latest advancements in data science, AI and microservices architecture, setting new benchmarks in performance and cost efficiency for large enterprise applications. Transforming access management “MERON PIAM+ has experienced an extremely high level of interest fro...

Opening exciting new AI-powered security, intelligence and operational benefits for video surveillance users, ISC West will see confirmation of a global tech partnership between IDIS and Vaidio for the launch of a joint solution to speed critical operations across a range of use cases with advanced, customizable video analytics. The IDIS-Vaidio joint solution comprises an extensive new suite of AI video analytics tools, integrated with IDIS Solution Suite VMS to work seamlessly with any camera...