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Hikvision has successfully achieved IEC 62443-4-1 certification for its product development lifecycle process. IEC 62443-4-1 is a cybersecurity standard specifying requirements for the secure development of products in industrial automation and control systems. This internationally recognised certification underscores Hikvision’s commitment to cybersecurity throughout its research and development processes. Integrating robust security Hikvision ensures that its products meet the high s...

dormakaba becomes a minority shareholder in Safetrust Inc. (“Safetrust”), a fast-growing secure identity and access solutions company with a strong focus on North America. Safetrust is a pioneering and fast-growing provider of high-tech identity management solutions, trusted by some of the world’s largest organizations. Founded in 2018, the company is based in Fremont, California, USA, and employs 100 people. Physical and logical systems Safetrust delivers scalable, post-qua...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the pioneering provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, in partnership with the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Samsung, is proud to announce the launch of the West Virginia Mobile ID to Samsung Wallet. West Virginia Residents can now securely store their mobile ID in their Samsung Wallet on a Samsung Galaxy device and use the credential to verify their identities directly from their mobile phones at TSA checkpoints at pa...

Wavelynx has announced a strategic partnership with Smart Spaces, a smart building operating system provider. As part of this strategic relationship, Smart Spaces is integrating Wavelynx’s mobile wallet credentials into the Smart Spaces OS platform and app. This will provide users with a seamless approach to managing building access and enhancing operational efficiency, security, and overall user experience. Driving the future of secured buildings The partnership delivers a solution des...

Aiphone, the pioneer in security communication and access control solutions, announced the integration of the IX Series IP video intercom with Genetec™ Security Centre via Sipelia™ and Omnicast™. This collaboration enables organisations to harness the capabilities of an advanced IP video intercom system, fostering a more efficient, cohesive, and responsive security ecosystem. Challenges in security operations The integration addresses critical challenges in modern security o...

iDenfy, a pioneer in identity verification and regulatory compliance technology, partnered with Secret View, a Netherlands-based pioneering feedback service provider in the retail and hospitality sectors. iDenfy’s Know Your Customer (KYC) software platform and custom-tailored data collection and verification flows will help Secret View verify community members and comply with the latest regulations, such as the GDPR and DAC7 requirements for online marketplaces.  Data protection st...

ONE of the pioneering deep water test facilities in the UK is marking a decade of being at the beating heart of innovation. The project to construct a 1.2 million litre Deep Recovery Facility at the Cumbria HQ of Forth Engineering was fraught with technical and financial challenges. But a refusal to accept failure led to its eventual completion – and subsequent use for everything from the testing of a three-metre remote control whale, to complex underwater robots. Ten years of the DRF T...

dormakaba has signed an agreement to sell dormakaba Kuwait for Ready Made Windows LLC (“dormakaba Kuwait”) to the local management team. The transaction has closed on 19 February 2025. The parties have agreed not to disclose the financial terms of the transaction.  dormakaba’s strategy The company remains committed to the market and its customers. Effective after closing, the local management team took ownership of the service business activities in Kuwait and will act...

Hikvision has been awarded EcoVadis Silver Medal, a prestigious recognition from the world-renowned sustainability rating platform. This award highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to responsible business practices and its significant contributions toward advancing a more sustainable future, guided by its philosophy of “Tech for A Better World.” Hikvision’s sustainability journey Receiving the EcoVadis Silver Medal marks a key milestone in Hikvision’s sust...

The sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT and Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), an EDGE Group entity and regional pioneer in the design, construction, repair, maintenance, refit, and conversion of naval and commercial vessels, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration opportunities in the development of advanced naval technologies. The agreement, signed during the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2025), held in Abu Dhabi from 17 to 21 February, aims to...

Zimperium, the pioneer in mobile security, released new research highlighting the evolving landscape of mobile phishing attacks. The data-driven analysis of mobile phishing vectors in 2024 underscores an urgent need for organisations to adopt mobile-specific security strategies to combat these increasingly sophisticated threats, as evidence shows that attackers have moved to a ‘mobile first’ strategy to penetrate corporate networks and sensitive data. Key findings from Zimper...

SecurityBridge, the Cybersecurity Command Centre for SAP, announced the launch of SecurityBridge Security Information Event Management (SIEM) and IT Service Management (ITSM) for SAP. These innovative company platform additions are designed to enhance SAP-specific security monitoring and incident management. Broader IT security operations Through the enhancements, APIs allow workflow integration between infrastructure security and SAP security to enable the sharing of identified IoCs (Indicat...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named new members and leadership of the steering committee for SIA RISE, a community that fosters the careers of young professionals and emerging pioneers in the security industry. Dakota Mackie of Northland Controls serves as chair, with Kelly Ann Christensen of BCD now serving as vice chair. In these roles, Mackie and Christensen ensure that RISE delivers educational content and networking opportunities to young professional...

Pioneer in cloud-based physical security technology, Verkada, has announced a $200 million Series E funding round. The round was led by General Catalyst, with significant investment from Eclipse and additional participation from new and existing investors. Since its founding in 2016, Verkada has raised more than $700 million in funding, and the latest round values the company at $4.5 billion. Designed with simplicity in mind, Verkada’s six product lines — video security cameras, doo...

Telaeris, Inc., a worldwide major company in handheld security and emergency mustering solutions, proudly announces that its XPressEntry XPID200 series handheld badge and biometric readers have received RCM (Regulatory Compliance Mark) certification for Australia. This certification ensures that XPressEntry meets the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) regulatory standards for radiocommunications, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and electrical safety. RCM certification -...

42Crunch, a market major in API security, has announced the appointment of Tansel Ismail and Tushar Kothari to its Board of Directors. 42Crunch is experiencing rapid growth as enterprises increasingly embrace a security-by-design approach to address the vulnerabilities inherent in their APIs. These appointments will help 42Crunch strengthen its strategic leadership to serve the growing demand for robust, secure-by-design, scalable API security for enterprises globally. New Board Members appoin...

ATRIUM is an edge-based access control system that makes installations faster, simpler, and more cost-effective for everyone. Its innovative two-door controller architecture and handy ATRIUM Finder smartphone app combine to set a new benchmark in efficiency in access control. Smarter system architecture Installing fewer controllers means reduced setup time, less tedious cabling, and a quicker route to project completion. This streamlined process enables installers to work more efficiently. A...

Pioneer in cloud-based physical security technology, Verkada, announced a $200 million Series E funding round. The round was led by General Catalyst, with significant investment from Eclipse and additional participation from new and existing investors. Since its founding in 2016, Verkada has raised more than $700 million in funding, and the latest round values the company at $4.5 billion. Verkada's six product lines Machine learning and applied computer vision have be...

Over the last 10 years, threats to the UK, including espionage, terrorism, cyber-attacks, and disinformation, have increased dramatically in volume and velocity. Globally, multiple state-on-state conflicts pose serious risks, with the potential to escalate into both intra and intercontinental struggles. Range of sub-sectors Private Equity activity across Security-Tech has continued to grow year-on-year, with 191 direct investments made since 2018 across a range of sub-sectors. These include...

The PLUS X AWARD is the world's largest innovation prize for technology, sport, and lifestyle. It recognises brands for the quality and innovative edge of their products. After DoorBird products have already received the Plus X seal of approval for quality, design, ease of use, and functionality, the manufacturer of intelligent door communication solutions can now look forward to receiving the award for "Best Brand" overall. Award for Best Brand 2025 "The award shows that the DoorBird brand c...

AlarMax Distributors, Inc., a pioneering wholesale distributor of security, fire, access control, AV, and surveillance solutions, proudly announces the appointment of Scott Shelander as its new President. With an extensive background in executive leadership, strategic planning, and operational excellence, Shelander brings a proven track record of building high-performance teams and driving scalable growth. AlarMax's mission "Scott's leadership philosophy aligns perfectly with AlarMax's miss...

Hochiki, a pioneer in life safety solutions, is celebrating the first anniversary of its Training Academy. This milestone marks a significant achievement in Hochiki's commitment to education and advancement within the fire safety industry. With over a century of experience, Hochiki has earned a reputation for manufacturing reliable and innovative life safety products. The Training Academy builds upon this legacy, providing fire safety professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to eff...

Colt Technology Services (Colt), the digital infrastructure company, announced an expansion to its technology portfolio with Managed LEO+, a new managed service which integrates Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity with cellular 4G/5G.  Managed LEO+, now available to Colt customers across 65 countries, brings a greater choice of networking technologies to businesses with operations - such as production facilities, manufacturing sites and retail locations - in rural and hard-to-reac...

Oliver Dörre, CEO of HENSOLDT AG, and Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab, signed a memorandum of understanding on intended cooperation in the field of aircraft protection technologies at the Munich Security Conference. Integrated system solutions ”Partnerships are a central element of our corporate strategy, especially in our commitment to deliver our products quickly and reliably to our customers. That's why this MoU with Saab is another important step in our strategic dev...

With its latest update, Regula Document Reader SDK, a comprehensive software solution for identity document verification, ensures 100% support for the new ISO/IEC 39794-5 standard regulating the methods of facial data storage and verification in e-passport chips. According to the ICAO guidelines, all document readers and verification systems must be compatible with the new standard by 2026, with passport issuers required to fully adopt the new format by 2030. ISO/IEC 19794-5:2005 standar...

Gallagher Security’s latest 2025 Trends Report draws attention to the critical need to explore how human behaviour impacts security solutions.  The 2025 report underscores a significant oversight in security research: a lack of focus on how End Users, operators, and non-decision-makers interact with security systems. In an industry driven by technological breakthroughs, the human element is frequently sidelined, leaving valuable insights untapped.  Day-to-day security concerns...

A new study from Juniper Research, the foremost experts in the Internet of Things market, has found that the global number of IoT devices protected by cybersecurity solutions will reach 28 billion by 2028; rising from only 14 billion in 2024. This represents a growth of over 100% over the next four years. However, despite this sizable growth, it warned that as the complexity of IoT networks’ grows, frameworks that underpin security solutions are increasingly necessary to counter frag...

TribalSage, a trusted security solutions provider, has officially joined forces with Verkada to bring next-generation, cloud-based security technology to businesses, enterprises, and government institutions in the GCC. This partnership enables organisations to benefit from hybrid cloud storage, AI-driven video analytics, seamless access control, and real-time monitoring, ensuring enhanced security, operational efficiency, and ease of use. With Kuwait as the operational hub, they aim to expand V...

Award-winning global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security is proving its commitment to empowering its UK and European Channel Partners with the launch of its new Channel Partner webinar programme.  This latest initiative from Gallagher provides certified Channel Partners and their teams access to a series of Gallagher-led Security Design Training sessions. End-to-end Gallagher solution Gallagher has partnered with CPD UK to launch a webinar program offering a scheduled series of CPD...

Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT has been awarded a contract by the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to develop an innovative capability demonstrator for optical detection. The product, called ODAEON, is designed to revolutionise the capability for automated reconnaissance of enemy optical systems on the battlefield and will be developed in cooperation with BAAINBw. Optical reconnaissance systems The aim of the result is a demo...