Surveillance & Security News for August 2025

ZeroEyes, the creators of the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that Michigan’s Mason County Central School District (MCCSD) has expanded its deployment of the company’s proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness platform. This expansion follows two successful years of collaboration in protecting staff and students from gun-related violence. Funding for sc...

Gallagher Security is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Pathak as the new Sales Manager for the Upper North Island region, based in Auckland. This appointment reflects Gallagher’s commitment to strengthening the team with a focus on IT and business intelligence. Sean brings extensive experience from across the technology reseller, vendor, and distribution landscape, giving him a deep appreciation of the full channel ecosystem and the vital role partnerships play in driving...

A community-supported video security initiative has transformed public safety in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The citizen-led collaboration demonstrates how open platform video technology can help revitalize struggling urban areas. Faced with rising crime, open-air drug markets, and declining neighborhoods in the late 1990s, the citizens of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, took action. What began as a grassroots response evolved into one of the nation's most effective community-supported video security net...

Global cyber risk consultancy S-RM has reported a sharp increase in ransomware incidents exploiting SonicWall firewall devices with SSL VPN enabled. The activity, tied to the Akira ransomware strain, is impacting organisations worldwide and has knock-on effects for everyday users. The warning comes amid heightened national debate around the UK Government’s Online Safety Act and the security implications of VPN usage. S-RM says the latest attacks are a timely reminder that while VPNs can b...

A solid defence is essential in baseball and cyberspace. The University of Nevada, Reno Cybersecurity Center and Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity company Viakoo are supporting cybersecurity awareness during the Reno Aces 2025 season. Viakoo will donate to the Cybersecurity Center every time the Aces make a defensive play that prevents the opposing team from stealing base, and light up the stadium with “A Salute to Cyber Defenders” across all signage. As part of this promoti...

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant future—it is the most transformative force. As industries, governments, and societies look to scale intelligent systems, TraiCon Events is proud to unveil the AIR Summit 2025, a high-impact gathering of the brightest minds shaping AI’s role in tomorrow’s world. Taking place on October 30, 2025, this one-day summit will bring together 200+ senior professionals from technology, business, governance, healthcare, and academia to explo...

The digital era is not approaching—it’s already reshaping the world at an unprecedented pace. From AI to fintech, smart cities to cybersecurity, the next wave of innovation is here. TraiCon Events is proud to present the Digital Revolution Summit 2025, a dynamic platform that brings together global tech visionaries, policymakers, and industry pioneers to explore the future of digital transformation. Held on September 16, 2025, in the innovation hub of Bahrain, this high-impact, one-...

Kwikset, a trusted pioneer in smart security solutions, and DoorBird, a pioneer in IP video door communication, are proud to announce the integration of Kwikset’s Halo™ smart locks with the DoorBird app. This collaboration brings together two industry innovators to deliver a more convenient and secure home access experience.  Kwikset Halo locks With this integration, residents can now remotely unlock their Kwikset Halo locks from within the DoorBird app during a live video ca...

Hotel Montresor Tower, a stylish four-star destination just outside Verona, Italy, has successfully upgraded its fire detection infrastructure with Hochiki's advanced Latitude life safety platform. As part of a comprehensive refurbishment, the hotel partnered with installer TOLA & C. SRL to install a new Latitude 8‑loop control panel, complemented by voice alarm devices (VADs), call points, and ESP sensors. Black‑finished ESP detectors Legacy sensors were updated to the ESP range to compl...

The land of the Ionian arc in Apulia is now protected 24/7 by an advanced early fire detection system thanks to Teledyne FLIR's high-sensitivity thermal imaging cameras. This represents a synergy between innovation and environmental protection to prevent disasters from happening. The Ionian arc of Puglia is an area rich in history, evocative coastal landscapes and millenary cultural traditions that tell of the encounter between nature and civilisation.  However, this area is also particul...

Nutanix, a pioneer in hybrid multicloud computing, announced it has been recognised as a Challenger in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Container Management. This marks Nutanix’s recognition for the first time in this Magic Quadrant following the launch of its Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) solution last year. Cloud native applications Nutanix gives clients the ability to run modern and formal applications on the same platform anywhere Nutanix launched NKP following the inte...

In its 25th anniversary year, VIVOTEK (3454-TW), the pioneering security solution provider, has been named one of the “2025 Best Companies to Work for in Asia” by the pioneering HR publication HR Asia, recognising its long-term investment in talent development and efforts to create a happy, fulfilling workplace. AI strategy implementation The company earned high scores in areas such as “Sustainable Workplace,” “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion,” and “...

Allied Universal®,  the world’s pioneering security and facility services company, is proud to announce that six of its team members, its entire executive protection team and one of its training programs have been named finalists for the 2025 U.S. Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs). The OSPAs recognise and celebrate the work of individuals, companies, and teams that deliver outstanding security products and services. The U.S. OSPAs awards ceremony will take place on Sept....

Following the global impact of its 2025 Security Industry Trends Report, Gallagher Security is once again calling on security professionals and industry stakeholders to add their voice to a new year of research. The 2026 Security Industry Trends Survey is now open and is designed to uncover the shifts, challenges, and strategic priorities shaping the next era of security. From integrators and consultants to IT professionals and end users, the survey is a unique opportunity to contribute insight...

Where and how to store security camera footage usually depends on the scale of the video surveillance project, the way you are using to record the video and how long you want to keep the recordings. If there are only few IP cameras, say 2~3 IP cameras for example, and you don’t need to keep the recordings for the month, usually using SD card which is installed in the camera is enough. Video management software A VMS provides a unified platform to manage all cameras and record footage on...

Delta Scientific Corporation, the global pioneer in high-impact vehicle barricade systems, is proud to announce the launch of its newest innovation: the DSC50 “S” Barrier, a lightweight, crash-rated security solution tailored for temporary deployment across high-traffic urban environments. Motivated by recent public safety challenges and a mounting global awareness of vehicular threats, Delta’s engineering team designed the DSC50 “S” Barrier to provide rapid, visua...

Stanford “Stan” Oliver, CEO of Camelot Secure, a revolutionary cybersecurity company, has been named a 2025 Influential Marylander by The Daily Record in the Technology category. The prestigious award recognises pioneers who have made significant contributions to their industry and the greater Maryland community. "Throughout my life and career, I’ve believed that true leadership is about inspiring change, fostering innovation, and driving impact for the greater good,” O...

A new study from Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG), commissioned by cybersecurity pioneer AlgoSec, has revealed that most organisations are struggling to secure applications across fragmented, hybrid cloud environments.  As more applications are spread between on-premises data centres and multiple cloud providers, traditional approaches to network security are proving ineffective. The report, “The Case for Convergence in Hybrid Multi-cloud, Application-centric Networks,” shows...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announced it has acquired Intelligent Observation, a major platform provider for hand hygiene compliance, designed to enable healthcare facilities to reduce hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) through proper hand hygiene practices. The addition of Intelligent Observation expands HID’s offering and relevance in the Healthcare RTLS space to further meet the growing needs of healthcare facilities. “Patients enter the hospital lo...

Transact + CBORD and ASSA ABLOY have partnered to help schools modernise campus security with mobile-enabled wireless access. Together, they’ve supported nearly 100 campuses worldwide in enhancing safety and convenience by transitioning from mechanical locks to more flexible, mobile-first access solutions.  This collaboration reflects a broader trend: nearly 40% of organisations now actively use mobile credentials for access control, up from 32% in 2022, according to the HID Global...

iDenfy, a Lithuanian-based RegTech company best known for its identity verification and fraud prevention automation solutions, introduced a new addition to its Know Your Business (KYB) platform, the Secretary of State (SOS) business search tool. This new feature helps businesses instantly connect and verify company information across all 50 U.S. states using official Secretary of State records. The new API solution will strive to help high-risk companies, such as fintechs and banks, improve KYB...

Innodisk, a pioneering provider of industrial-grade memory solutions, officially releases its new DDR5 CAMM2 and LPDDR5X CAMM2 (LPCAMM2) memory modules. With 60% less space and blazing speeds up to 6400 MT/s and 8533 MT/s, respectively, Innodisk’s CAMM2 series marks a strategic leap into the rugged device and compact system market. Innodisk’s new CAMM2 series DDR5 CAMM2 and LPDDR5X CAMM2 reduce dual channels on a single module, effectively merging the capacity Innodisk’s ne...

SAGE Integration is excited to announce that they are officially welcoming the AllCom Integrated Systems Parsippany office to the SAGE family. AllCom is a well-respected security integrator based in Parsippany, New Jersey, and this move makes SAGE even stronger in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Big step forward for SAGE "This is a big step forward for SAGE," said John Nemerofsky, Chief Operating Officer. "AllCom has an outstanding reputation, and their team shares our values, putt...

Absolute Security, a pioneer in enterprise cyber resilience, announced new innovations available on the Absolute Resilience Platform. An advanced GenAI assistant enables natural-language queries that instantly answer vital questions about the security and compliance status of endpoint devices. Foundation of AI-powered resilience Enhanced application control helps ensure critical endpoint and network security defences are present across every device and operating with maximum effectiveness and...

Absolute Security, a pioneer in enterprise cyber resilience, announced that Absolute Resilience™ is now available for purchase in the CrowdStrike Marketplace, the one-stop destination for CrowdStrike’s world-class ecosystem of compatible security products. With Absolute Security, organisations can further strengthen their cyber resilience by ensuring that mission-critical applications maintain continuous visibility, self-healing capabilities, and operational integrity against c...

Atos announces it has been named a pioneer in ISG’s Provider Lens™ Mainframes – Services and Solutions, Europe, for the fourth year in a row. In 2025, Atos further reinforced its position on the market, being named a pioneer in four quadrants: Mainframe Optimisation Services, Application Modernisation Services, Mainframe as a Service (MFaaS) and Mainframe Operations. Atos’ comprehensive product ISG confirms Atos’ wide product and service offering, strong market p...

Shropshire organisations have received a £12,000 boost for their work with young people across the county from funds awarded by the county’s High Sheriff Fund and managed by the Shropshire Community Foundation. Former High Sheriff, Brian Welti and Shropshire Community Foundation have confirmed that 12 groups have been awarded grants with Telford-based international security company DeterTech being one of the main contributors to the fund. Safety and crime prevention DeterTech&rsqu...

3xLOGIC, the major provider of integrated and intelligent security solutions, has unveiled the InterACT Camera Series, a powerful new video surveillance solution. Combining high-definition imaging, edge-based deep learning analytics, and integrated deterrence features, InterACT proactively prevents crime before it takes place. Designed for businesses of all sizes in sectors such as retail, education, hospitality, and construction, InterACT cameras detect and respond to threats in real time,...

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has been named a pioneer in The Forrester Wave: Serverless Development Platforms, Q2 2025 report. The report assessed 11 vendors over six months, evaluating them across 21 criteria, including developer experience, partner ecosystem, API and event-driven integration, AI application development, and vision. Alibaba Cloud, with its Function Compute and Serverless App Engine product capabilities, achieved the highe...

Verkada, a pioneer in AI-powered physical security technology, announced it has achieved Federal Risk and Authorisation Management Program (FedRAMP) ‘In Process’ designation for Verkada Command in AWS GovCloud. Together with Verkada’s federal agency sponsor, accredited Third-Party Assessment Organisation (3PAO) Fortreum will conduct a detailed security assessment in the second half of 2025. As federal agencies and their partners look to replace outdated, siloed systems and ad...