Netherlands News

Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, highlights why data sovereignty has become a central concern for physical security leaders as more surveillance, access control, and IoT systems move into the cloud.  Surveillance video, access control logs, and IoT sensor readings are among an organisation's most sensitive assets. As they are increasingly hosted in data centres around the world, questions such as where that data resides, who governs it, and how it...

Colt Technology Services (Colt), the global digital infrastructure company, released the key enterprise technology and market trends it expects to dominate the CIO agenda in 2026.   Based on customer insights, market intelligence and its own proprietary research, Colt anticipates AI Inference, the evolution of NaaS to ‘NaaS 2.0’ and quantum-safe security to shape the technology landscape over the next 12 months. Ever-changing regulatory environment “CIOs will conti...

Detection Technology, a global pioneer in X-ray detector solutions, has been awarded the EcoVadis Bronze Medal on its very first assessment — earning an impressive debut score of 63 points that reflects an exceptional initial ranking.  Achieving bronze on the first attempt marks above-average ESG performance and represents a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices. “Most first-time companies score around...

The Nemetschek Group, a pioneering global provider of software solutions for the AEC/O (architecture, engineering, construction, and operations) and media industries, announced a landmark collaboration with Vienna Airport.    As part of this collaboration, Vienna Airport will implement Nemetschek’s dRofus dTwin solution as its Airport BIM & Facility Integration Platform (ABIGAIL), aiming to optimise operations and asset management across the airport’s extensive facilit...

With the new RDF6100DN dome cameras, Dallmeier is expanding its successful Domera product family. The new model series is characterised in particular by its edge analytics capability, enhanced security features and an attractive price-performance ratio.   The cameras of the RDF6100DN series were specially developed for applications requiring a balance of functionality and cost-effectiveness. As a high-performance entry-level solution within the Domera product family, the cameras offer...

Transportation systems need robust physical security to protect human life, to ensure economic stability, and to maintain national security. Because transportation involves moving large numbers of people and critical goods across vast, often interconnected infrastructure, it presents a highly attractive target for various threats. More threats equate to a greater need for security. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: What are the emerging applications of physical security in the transportation...

Codelocks launches its KitLockNano, a redefined compact lock, engineered with a stronger build and smarter design. The upgraded lock delivers improved performance and functionality in the same ultra-small footprint as the original, while including a key override for complete control in any situation.  Ideal for lockers, cabinets, and drawers, the KitLockNano addresses the growing demand for modern, reliable access control in environments like workplaces, sports facilities, and hotels. Ree...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc, along with its residential security subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices Residential, Inc. (RAD-R), announced a major upgrade to RADCam, the Company’s agentic AI-powered interactive security camera, that brings Alexa voice interaction to the device.  Uniquely, Users can now ask Alexa what RADCam sees, or has seen, and receive clear spoken descriptions of activity in the camera’s field of view, extending RADCam’s positio...

Milestone Systems will use the GEFION supercomputer to accelerate the development of sovereign, responsible, and high-performance AI within Europe. The work will focus on the deployment and fine-tuning of the world’s most advanced AI Vision Language Model (VLM) for traffic and smart city applications, developed by Milestone in collaboration with NVIDIA.  Today, millions of video cameras capture valuable footage that could improve everyday life. Yet much of this potential remains...

Drones are poised to fill long-standing gaps in physical security. Fixed cameras leave blind spots, and human guards cannot quickly cover large or complex properties during high-risk moments. Drones fill the gaps, providing a missing mobile layer, offering unmatched speed, broad aerial visibility, and proactive coverage that elevates security from reactive to truly responsive and deterrent. As an added element in security systems, drones complement fixed cameras, access control, and licence pla...

Hikvision's Shaping Intelligence 2025 – Commercial Summit concluded successfully in Bangkok, Thailand, drawing over 350 global business leaders, technology partners, and industry experts over two days.  The summit showcased how AIoT technologies are transforming building and retail sectors worldwide, while recognising outstanding customer achievements in digital transformation. AIoT powers intelligent commercial transformation Vivianna Wong, President of Hikvision Pan Asia Pacific,...

Consort Architectural Hardware has announced the first phase of a strategic rollout of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and CAD capabilities across its range of ironmongery products, with an aim of supporting customers and enhancing digital collaboration throughout the construction supply chain. In this initial phase, Consort has released BIM and digital assets for more than seventy of its high-demand ironmongery products, including levers, door closers, concealed bearing hinges, backset lo...

At this week’s Mobile World Congress Doha, imec – a global pioneer in nanoelectronics and digital innovation – unveiled its plans to launch a regional research & development hub in Qatar in early 2026.  Supported by Invest Qatar, the country’s investment promotion agency, and the Qatar Research, Development & Innovation Council (QRDI), the centre will leverage Qatar’s state-of-the-art infrastructure to drive innovation and technology-led growth, while...

DigiCert, a global pioneer in intelligent trust, has been selected by Jisc, the UK’s national digital, data and technology agency for education and research, to help secure the future of the UK’s connected learning ecosystem. DigiCert will support the UK education and research community in protecting sensitive data against emerging cyber threats and building the foundations for secure collaboration and innovation. Through Jisc’s national procurement framework, member instituti...

The European Network for Cyber Security (ENCS) announces that ELES, Slovenia's transmission system operator, has joined the network as a member, reinforcing collaborative efforts to protect Europe’s electricity grid from evolving cyber threats.  The partnership will give ELES access to ENCS’s collaborative threat intelligence, specialist training and technical expertise – strengthening its ability to detect, prevent and respond to cyber incidents targetting high-voltage n...

It is the time of year when city centres transform, as outdoor Christmas markets fill town squares and high streets. An estimated 6,000 markets will open across Europe during the festive season, with some of the largest — including Nuremberg’s Christkindlesmarkt, London’s Hyde Park Winter Wonderland and Craiova in Romania — welcoming millions of visitors. Sadly, these popular events have in recent years been the subject of attacks, most notably Berlin in 2016 and the tra...

barox Kommunikation AG is delighted to announce the launch of their new technology partnership with Network Optix, the latest addition to their extensive integration portfolio with market pioneering VMS and PSIM providers. This new integration is designed to transform the management and support of Network Optix Nx Witness video networks.  Utilising the new barox Network Optix plug-in, Nx Witness users will be able to capitalise on a greater depth of integration capabilities. Key features i...

MARCH has opened a new regional hub at Meadowhall Business Park in Sheffield, marking a major investment in Yorkshire’s growing economy and supporting the company’s continued expansion. The new site replaces the company’s former Chesterfield and Leeds offices, bringing teams together under one roof to create a collaborative environment designed for innovation, training and growth. With excellent transport links via train, tram, bus and road, the location provides easy acc...

Renowned global intelligence and cyber security consultancy - S-RM has promoted Casey O’Brien to Global Head of Incident Response (IR). Casey’s appointment reflects the firm’s continued investment in its international cyber practice and its ability to support clients worldwide, around the clock.  Casey will work closely with Joani Green, Chief Information Officer, to deepen collaboration between regional teams, streamline ways of working, and enhance the firm’s use...

Securitas Technology, the world’s pioneering commercial electronic security company, selected the Gary Sinise Foundation as its charity of choice during the Global Security Exchange Conference (GSX) in September 2025. Securitas Technology team members were on hand to present a check to the leadership of the Gary Sinise Foundation at their headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee.  The Foundation, established in 2011 by actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise, serves and honors veterans, first...

Synectics, a pioneer in advanced security and surveillance solutions, will demonstrate how its technology is helping organisations across transport, energy, critical infrastructure, leisure and hospitality, and smart city initiatives to enhance safety, efficiency, and cyber resilience. Synectics will exhibit at stand S1-I25 at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 12–14 January 2026.  Award-winning AI innovation Artificial Intelligence will be central to Synectics’ presence, with...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., a global pioneer in AI-driven security and productivity solutions, along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), reported a series of new orders since its last sales update, reflecting continued momentum across its device and software portfolio.   Recent orders include of SARA (Speaking Autonomous Responsive Agent), the Company’s multiple award-winning agentic AI platform, ROSA, RIO Mini, AVA,...

New independent research from Six Degrees, the secure, integrated cloud services provider, reveals a dangerous disconnect between retailer cyber confidence and real-world cyber resilience.   Data from the Six Degrees Retail Whitepaper shows that while most UK retailers are highly confident about their security posture, one in five admit their current defenses wouldn’t prevent a cyber-attack. This disconnect has far-reaching impacts because the retail sector faces an increasing v...

Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, shared its top predictions for the physical security industry in 2026.  In 2026, the conversation around cloud adoption will continue to mature. Organisations will prioritize solutions that offer deployment flexibility and scalability. Rather than committing to a single deployment model, enterprises will evaluate each workload based on performance, cost, and data residency requirements. They will then choose the en...

ASSA ABLOY has acquired International Door Products (“IDP”), a US manufacturer of standard and custom fire-rated steel door frames. "I am very pleased to welcome IDP to ASSA ABLOY. This acquisition delivers on our strategy to strengthen our position in mature markets through adding complementary products and solutions to our core business,” says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY.  "This acquisition marks an exciting milestone for ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions...

Google Cloud announced a significant, multi-million-dollar contract with the NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) to deliver highly secure, sovereign cloud capabilities. This strategic partnership is a major step in bolstering NATO's digital infrastructure, strengthening its data governance, and enabling it to securely leverage cutting-edge cloud and AI capabilities.  NCIA selected Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) to support the Joint Analysis, Training and Education Centre (JATE...

Emirates and OpenAI have entered into a strategic collaboration to advance AI adoption and innovation across the airline.  The collaboration will entail enterprise-wide deployment of ChatGPT Enterprise, supported by tailored AI literacy programs, technical exploration, and executive strategic alignment designed to embed AI capabilities across the organisation. Enormous potential for AI technology Ali Serdar Yakut, Executive Vice President IT said: “We see enormous potential for AI...

iDenfy, a pioneering global RegTech service provider, best known for its identity verification and fraud prevention solutions, designed to help regulated businesses comply with evolving compliance requirements, is noticing new threats in the music industry.  From iDenfy’s successful launch in 2017, AI and the convenience of online services have opened a door for bad actors to misuse online platforms, including in more niche sectors like streaming and music distribution. Last year, a...

Hackuity, the risk-based vulnerability management provider, released new research revealing the mounting pressure on security teams as they struggle to keep pace with the rising number of CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures).  The Vulnerability Management Report explores the challenges of vulnerability mafnagement and includes insights from 200 IT security decision-makers across the UK and APAC.  Additional strain As the number of CVEs continues to rise, nearly half (46%) of...

Truck-Lite Europe, a pioneering manufacturer of high-performance LED lighting for commercial vehicles, has unveiled a new state-of-the-art in-house testing facility, marking a major step forward in its commitment to product reliability, road safety, and regulatory compliance.   The newly expanded facility significantly enhances Truck-Lite’s ability to validate its lighting systems under real, on-the-road conditions. It features a comprehensive suite of testing technologies, incl...