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Kollmorgen, a global pioneer in motion control systems, announced the latest update to its SafeMotion™ Monitor (SMM) firmware: SMM2.0. This upgrade allows OEMs to leverage SMM functional safety features with more encoder and motor types to support a wider range of applications such as material forming, multi-axis measurement equipment, food processing and food packaging. AKM2G and AKMA motor lines SMM2.0 is compatible with all motors that feature any HIPERFACE-DSL rotary-safe feedback s...

As the physical security industry looks toward 2025, i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security) is highlighting four interlinked trends that are set to redefine how businesses, integrators, and security professionals approach security in the next year. These insights highlight the transformative role of edge computing, artificial intelligence (AI), the expansion of cloud computing, and how companies will integrate the wealth of available data. Shift toward proactive security...

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a pioneering provider of 3D LiDAR solutions, is driving awareness of its advanced 3D LiDAR system, created to address critical vulnerabilities in data centre security.  With the rise of hyperscale, colocation, and edge facilities, data centres face unprecedented challenges in safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring uninterrupted operations. Data centre security  "The future of data centre security lies in proactive, intelligent solutions," says Adam...

Attestiv Inc. will showcase its new video deepfake detection platform that allows enterprises and individuals to analyse videos or social links to videos for deepfake content at the Silicon Slopes Summit, January 14-17. The summit will be hosted in multiple locations throughout the week in both Utah and Salt Lake Valley. Attestiv apps and APIs Attestiv's technology takes any digital media (including photos, videos, documents, sensor data, telemetry data, etc.) that is captured by Attestiv app...

In a decision that highlights the value of customer-centric innovation they hold here at TOA Canada, they're overjoyed to announce that they are bringing the technical support specialist Vitaliy Dedyukh on board as the newest member of the product development team, effective Jan 1st, 2025. A seasoned technical support specialist, they look forward to what the future of product development looks like with Vitaliy joining! Design-centric R&D innovations With a master’s degree in Elec...

Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has appointed Richard Townsend in the role of Account Manager for Converged Technology with an emphasis on IP Security.   Richard joins Mayflex from Comelit, where he served as a Business Development Manager. Prior to that he has worked at Kidde Safety as an Area Sales Manager. Full range of security products Francesco Bellavia, Director of Sales for Security at Mayflex, commented, "We are delighted to welcome Richard to the team. With...

Large-scale video surveillance users, including critical infrastructure and mega-projects in the Middle East, and applications demanding extended storage periods, will benefit from up to 40% savings on video storage hardware stacks, thanks to a new partnership between IDIS and Secure Logiq. IDIS and Secure Logiq partnership End-to-end solutions from IDIS, the largest in-country manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, are widely used in the region, with large-scale applications ra...

dormakaba, a global pioneer in the access solutions market, and technology company Rohde & Schwarz are expanding their partnership from the airport business area to the critical infrastructure sector. Both partners have developed a new innovative solution for people screening that will be presented at the BAU 2025 trade fair in Munich.  Automated access solution The automated access solution simplifies necessary security checks and increases capacity and efficiency.  The global...

Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Theatro Labs, Inc. (“Theatro”), maker of AI and voice-powered communication and digital workflow software for frontline workers, based in Richardson, Texas.  Theatro’s software-as-a-service platform, purposefully designed for frontline workers, provides a suite of collaboration applications that deliver information in real-time to help improve their productivity and physical safety. Theatro...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, a pioneer in identity security and authentication services, has been awarded a 10-year blanket purchase agreement (BPA) worth up to $194.5 million from the General Services Administration (GSA) for its identity proofing capabilities. IDEMIA is one of 8 technology providers selected by GSA to accelerate the deployment of next-generation identity-proofing technologies for Login.gov, a secure sign-in platform used by the public to create a single digital accou...

Zivver, a pioneer in secure communications, has published its latest report, shedding light on critical gaps in email security practices and their alignment with increasing regulatory requirements. The findings from Email Security Trends 2025: The Widening Disconnect Between Email Security and Risk Management highlight the often-overlooked threats in email security, and the scrutiny of regulatory demands on organisations. Data leak prevention Landmark directives such as NIS2, DORA, and GDPR d...

Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology, together with Total Safety, a pioneering global provider of integrated industrial safety solutions, announced a new $1.6 million deal that sees Total Safety purchasing more than 100 of Blackline’s next-generation EXO 8 portable area monitors. The EXO 8s will become part of Total Safety’s rental fleet, contracted by some of the world’s largest energy companies for critical monitoring and maintenance activi...

Cloud security pioneer Wiz announced the appointment of Fazal Merchant as its President & Chief Financial Officer. Merchant will lead Wiz's financial strategy and partner to drive operational excellence in support of the company's unprecedented growth while also ensuring IPO readiness. Endpoint management company Merchant joins Wiz as a highly accomplished executive, advisor, and board member with nearly 30 years of diverse global leadership experience scaling public and private companies...

Keysight Technologies, Inc. launched AppFusion, a network visibility partner programme that integrates third-party security and monitoring solutions directly into its network packet brokers. The programme integrates market-pioneering technologies from Forescout, Instrumentix, and Nozomi Networks, enabling customers to streamline network and security operations (NetOps/SecOps) while significantly reducing infrastructure costs. This all-in-one, multi-vendor solution helps IT professionals reduce...

Aryaka®, the pioneer in Unified SASE as a Service announced new personnel and programme investments in its commitment to delivering performance, agility, simplicity, and security across customers' global networks. The company has promoted Vidyaranya Maddi to Chief Customer Officer and hired Scott Fanning, formerly of Palo Alto Networks, as VP of Security Product Management. Aryaka also announced the launch of the Aryaka Cyber Threat Research Lab (CTRL), a proactive research centre committed...

Over the years, video surveillance has transformed from a security solution to an organisation-wide intelligence tool, delivering data that improves operational efficiency, sales and marketing planning, business operations, and more. As new capabilities and analytics emerge in video systems, their popularity continues to rise — but, so does their attractiveness to malicious actors. Cybersecurity must, therefore, be at the forefront of every video deployment and maintenance strategy. Sha...

The PSA Network, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, announced the 25 members of the PSA Partner Program (P3) for 2025.  The P3 program is a performance-driven initiative tailored for technology partners, evaluating and categorising them based on criteria reflecting their impact and achievements within the network. PSA integrators Partners meeting the annual sales threshold are assessed using a weighted scale Partners meeting the annual sales thresh...

Quorum Cyber – headquartered in the U.K., with offices across North America, announced the acquisition of Kivu Consulting Inc., a global cybersecurity firm specialising in Incident Response. The strategic move bolsters Quorum Cyber’s rapid global expansion, as it comes just months after it acquired Difenda, a North American company specialising in Microsoft Security Managed Services. Advisory services Founded in 2009, Kivu Consulting Inc, or ‘Kivu’, is a trusted partne...

OSI Systems, Inc. announced that its Security division received an order valued at approximately $23 million to assist in the deployment and integration of long-range radio frequency (RF) critical communication systems. As part of the award, the Company is expected to provide critical hardware as well as technical services designed to enhance the long-term availability of US government strategic RF communications capability in critical regions of the world. Protecting people and infrastructure...

Sophos, a global pioneer of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, announced that its Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service has reached a major milestone, now protecting more than 26,000 organisations globally, growing its customer base by 37% in 2024. This achievement highlights the increasing demand for Sophos’ proactive, expert-led security solutions, which help organisations of all sizes stay protected 24/7 against increasingly sophisticated cyber thre...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”), a global pioneer in AI-driven security and productivity solutions, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices Residential, Inc. (RAD-R), has appointed Steve Danelon as President of RAD-R. This key appointment underscores RAD-R’s commitment to redefining residential security with innovative, AI-driven solutions like the recently launched RADCam™. Prior roles of Danelon&nb...

In 2021, FLIR Teledyne launched the FLIR Si124-LD acoustic imaging camera. It represented state-of-the-art technology, and 4 years later, it is still seen as a high-end analytical tool with an amazing array of advanced features and benefits. So what is an acoustic camera and what are they used for? Acoustic cameras contain a high number of highly sensitive microphones capable of detecting sounds well out of the audible range of the human ear. The sounds picked up by the microphones are translat...

Ivanti, the software company that breaks down barriers between IT and security so that Everywhere Work can thrive, announced that it has named current Ivanti COO Dennis Kozak as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in a planned transition, effective January 1, 2025. He succeeds Jeff Abbott, who will remain on the Company’s board of directors. Ivanti’s next CEO “Dennis has led our sales, marketing, and operations organisations through a period of rapid expansion with four acquisitio...

GlobalLogic Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of a new Security Operations centre (SOC) in Kraków, Poland that utilises the capabilities of Hitachi Cyber. This announcement comes as organisations face a critical moment in cybersecurity, with the start of 2025 bringing heightened risks from AI-driven attacks, ransomware-as-a-service, and supply chain vulnerabilities.  According to recent reports by ENISA, cyber incidents across Europe have doubled in 2024, and the impact o...

Interface Systems, a pioneering managed service provider of security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, has identified key security and technology trends that will shape retail and restaurant security in 2025. As threats evolve and technology accelerates, Interface anticipates a convergence of AI, advanced video analytics, and smarter monitoring solutions to drive more proactive and efficient business security systems. Growing sophistication of reta...

dormakaba has successfully completed the previously announced divestment of the South African entity dormakaba South Africa (Pty) Ltd. to the local management team with effect from 31 December 2024. The Sub-Saharan African business divested by dormakaba will continue to operate under new ownership and will serve as the exclusive dormakaba partner in the region. New production facility To consolidate its Montreal (Canada) based sites dormakaba sold the company's previous manufacturi...

Vismo has expanded its satellite-based offerings for customer employee safety with the Garmin inReach Messenger. The compact, rugged satellite communicator provides two-way messaging and interactive SOS capabilities and thanks to the Vismo Locate & Protect App, a wider range of features to help safeguard employees in challenging and remote locations. inReach Messenger The features, enabled by integrating the Garmin device with Vismo’s back-end operations, include panic alerts, geo-f...

The award-winning global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, is proud to announce the appointment of Linda McConnell as Head of Product Marketing. Stepping into the role in December 2024, and based in the company’s global headquarters in Hamilton, New Zealand, Linda brings to the role more than 15 years' experience in B2B marketing in the technology and sports sectors. Latest addition to Gallagher’s award Linda will lead Gallagher’s team of global Product Marketers W...

Gunnebo Entrance Control has launched a downloadable white paper investigating why businesses should encourage active commuting. With active transport (walking and cycling) making it onto the decarbonisation agenda for the first time at COP29, ‘Encouraging Healthier Commuting’, looks at the positive environmental and health benefits of cycle commuting and how employers can encourage it as a way of travelling to work. Secure entrance control solutions Revealing the boost to heath,...

adCAPTCHA, the specialist security verification platform, has partnered with the agency Wild Parrot to reach 99 percent bot stoppage across its web platforms. Wild Parrot, a dynamic web builder agency, faced bot infiltration across their web platforms, disrupting user experiences and compromising security for numerous Wild Parrot clients. Impact of bot-driven activities Wild Parrot selected adCAPTCHA for its proven track record and innovative path to blocking bot activity This widespread iss...