Surveillance & Security News for February 2026

Banking is built on change. The financial services landscape is evolving faster than ever, as mobile adoption, digital transactions, and customer expectations continue to accelerate. Success in this space now depends on more than keeping pace — it’s about anticipating what comes next and building the agility to move with it. At the same time, financial institutions face the dual challenge of transformation and trust. They must modernise operations, integrate emerging technologies, a...

AMAG Technology™ is excited to announce the release of Symmetry™ CONNECT 2.0, the next evolution of its identity-first approach to physical access administration. Mergers, acquisitions, global growth, and decentralised operations often leave organisations with a patchwork of access control systems that are difficult to manage, increase risk, and slow response. Multiple access systems Through AMAG’s partnership with SwiftConnect, Symmetry CONNECT 2.0 streamlines identity mana...

Hanwha Vision, a global vision solution provider is releasing ConfigPro, a new device management and configuration tool for simplifying large-scale security installations. Engineered for enterprise and multi-site environments, ConfigPro lets integrators and system designers efficiently configure, manage, and maintain thousands of devices simultaneously from a centralised interface. Built on a server-client architecture, ConfigPro reduces installation time and minimises on-site configuration err...

Telaeris, Inc., a provider of handheld solutions for Physical Access Control Systems (PACS), announces a strategic partnership with DDS Ltd. to deliver a native integration between Telaeris’ XPressEntry platform and the Amadeus 8 access control and security management platform. This partnership extends the reach of access control beyond fixed readers, enabling organisations to securely validate credentials, verify identities, and account for personnel in the field using XPressEntry handhe...

Acquisitions are often billed as moments of bold opportunity. For senior executives and boards, these deals are about accelerating growth, unlocking synergies, and strengthening competitive advantage. But for the teams responsible for making operations run safely and smoothly — including physical security — acquisitions can feel like controlled chaos. Decisions happen without warning, details are opaque, and the ripple effects of choices made in the boardroom cascade down through ev...

Accelerating into a new era of intelligence-first security, IQSIGHT is the evolution of Bosch Video Systems, delivering the perfect synergy of trusted engineering and real-time visual intelligence, empowering organisations to see clearly, act confidently, and improve outcomes in environments where every second matters. IQSIGHT is expanding AI-enabled video capabilities designed to eliminate blind spots and enable faster, data-driven decision making. While the brand has progressed, its foundatio...

Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) has announced that Ken Francis, former President of Eagle Eye Networks and CEO of Actuate, has joined the company to focus on the continued unification of DMP’s products with video surveillance and artificial intelligence. Francis is a seasoned security-technology executive with more than 20 years of experience leading global product, go-to-market, and channel expansion to commercialise cloud and vision-AI solutions. He has scaled global partner ecosystem...

Brivo, the pioneer in cloud-native AI-driven physical security, releases 7 Essential Applications of AI Video Surveillance, a white paper that explores how modern AI-powered video systems can solve security and operational challenges for enterprises. Designed to help businesses make informed security investment decisions that align with their objectives, the 7 Essential Applications of AI Video Surveillance gives extensive practical examples of how organisations can leverage AI-enabled video te...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced details for Perimeter PREVENT—the premier perimeter security event. This year’s event, which examines the critical issues related to perimeter defence for physical environments, will be held on June 24 in Washington, D.C. Perimeter PREVENT—presented by SIA’s Perimeter Security Subcommittee – gathers policymakers, federal agency personnel, architects, engineers and security solution providers for a full-day confe...

Everon, LLC, a security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, video, fire and life safety solutions ranked the third-largest security company in the U.S. by SDM Magazine, announced today its appointment to the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) Supplier Advisory Group (SAG) for the 2026–2027 term. Everon joins a select cohort of suppliers chosen to provide feedback, advice, and strategic counsel to NASPO leadership on critical issues shaping publ...

Checkmarx, the pioneer in agentic application security, announces IDE-native support for Kiro through Checkmarx Developer Assist, extending real-time, AI-powered application security directly into the developer environment. The integration allows developers to identify and address security issues as code is written, without leaving the IDE or relying on downstream CI/CD scans. As development accelerates, security risks surface earlier and more frequently. Developer Assist meets this challenge b...

Axis Communications, the industry pioneer in network video, announces the release of its first annual Axis Perspectives report, a research-based publication examining the evolution of intelligent video and its expanding role. Backed by proprietary global research, expert insights, and real-world use cases, the report quantifies how intelligent video is enhancing security while increasingly driving safety, operational efficiency, and business intelligence across industries. Powerful business se...

Gallagher Security, a pioneer in integrated access control, intrusion detection, and perimeter solutions, is pleased to announce the expansion of their longstanding partnership with M.C. Dean through a new strategic solutions partner agreement. This marks a significant evolution in the relationship, enabling deeper global collaboration and extending Gallagher’s footprint across mission-critical environments worldwide. Mission-critical environments Since 2016, Gallagher and M.C. Dean hav...

A bespoke Hochiki Europe fire detection solution has been installed at Willis Aviation Services Limited’s extensive maintenance base at Teesside International Airport, setting a new benchmark for safety across specialist aviation environments. Spanning 45,000 m² of hangars, workshops and office space, Hangars 7 and 8 house multifunctional facilities where engineers work with high-value aircraft and potentially flammable materials, a combination that demands uncompromising fire protec...

Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, released its Saudi Arabia findings from the 2026 State of Physical Security Report. Based on insights from more than 150 physical security professionals in Saudi Arabia, the findings show a market that is investing confidently in modern, connected security infrastructure, with strong momentum in cloud adoption and operational modernisation. Cloud adoption in Saudi Arabia The report reveals that Saudi Arabia has the hi...

Euralarm has published an updated position paper on Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, providing guidance to Market Surveillance Authorities and industry stakeholders on how batteries used in fire, life safety and security systems should be classified under the new EU Battery Regulation. Introducing the framework The Regulation introduces a framework that categorises batteries by intended design and use rather than chemistry. Euralarm welcomes the Regulation’s sustainability objectives, while hi...

Mike Cunningham CBE QPM is to start his new role as Chair of the SIA on 1 March 2026. Appointed by the Home Office, his term as Chair will run for 3 years. The Chair of the SIA is responsible for leading the Board in carrying out its responsibilities to deliver ministerial expectations and the strategic objectives of the SIA. The SIA Chair is responsible to the Home Secretary for the governance and performance of the SIA as an arm’s length body of the Home Office. Leadership experience...

Colt Technology Services (Colt), the global digital infrastructure company, announced it has been named as one of the first AWS European Sovereign Cloud connectivity partners, delivering secure, high-performance Dedicated Cloud Access (DCA) connectivity to the AWS European Sovereign Cloud. Colt's Cloud Access solutions The AWS European Sovereign Cloud is a new, independent cloud for Europe, designed to help organisations meet stringent sovereignty and compliance needs. Colt’s Dedica...

Insafe, the UK distributor for Chubbsafes, has launched a Lithium Ion Battery Safe range to provide reliable and tested solutions for the safe storage and charging of lithium batteries.  The range includes two models, the Lithium Ion Battery Safe Lite and the Lithium Ion Battery Safe Pro, designed to meet different levels of operational and safety requirements across commercial and industrial environments. Reducing risks Says Simon Arthur, Managing Director at Insafe: “With lithium...

Amthal Group Companies has launched AirShield, a wireless intruder alarm system developed by Dahua Technology, expanding its portfolio of professionally installed security solutions for residential properties. About AirShield The introduction of AirShield reflects increasing demand for security systems that combine professional-grade reliability with latest connectivity technology and remote monitoring, without requiring subscription models for core functionality.  The system integrates...

Kingdom Security, one of the UK’s foremost security companies, is working in partnership with the S12 and urging others in the industry and the public to follow suit, as they back a new parliamentary petition to protect security workers. The UK, which has almost 250,000 security workers, does not currently have enough legal protections that truly protect security workers, and Kingdom Security are calling for change. The petition calls for assaulting a security worker to become a standalo...

Vivint, an NRG company, the foremost US energy-focused security and smart home company, announces Vivint for Builders, the only direct, end-to-end smart home security solution specifically set-up to ease and simplify the builder workflow and homeowner experience. New smart home technology In today’s housing market, smart home technology is an expectation from future homeowners wanting protection, comfort, and convenience. With Vivint for Builders, home builders can select the smart...

As AI infrastructure concentrates into fewer, more powerful data centres, the most dangerous disruption method is no longer just hacking, but control, too. And the weakest link is often identity, authority, and operational access, not software vulnerabilities. All data centres have operational levers that can shut them down instantly, and none require sophisticated cyberattacks. Shut off the cooling, turn off the power, close down access, or misuse maintenance procedures, and you can shut down...

In business and personal life, digitalisation increasingly means moving to mobile. Mobile-first is becoming the norm across regions and industries. In Western Europe alone, there are 459 million active smartphones and only a fraction of these are currently used for digital access. This is changing fast: one projection suggests mobile credentials’ CAGR of more than 22% over the next 7 years. This rapid growth seems only natural: in terms of access management, it is more secure and more con...

Alcatraz, the pioneer in facial biometric authentication for physical access, announces it has partnered with the Active Shooter Prevention Project™(ASPP™) to help keep schools, workplaces and other public spaces safe. Alcatraz pioneered Facial Authentication-as-a-Service (FAaaS), a plug-and-play biometric access control solution that safeguards some of the world’s most sensitive environments. Through this new partnership, Alcatraz will integrate its technology into the P.R.O....

Athena Security announces the launch of its AI-enabled Weapons Detection Support Centre, a built-in operational capability that proactively identifies, diagnoses, and resolves system issues before they impact safety–even offline. The new support centre continuously monitors an organisation’s weapons detection system and uses self-healing technology for common operational and connectivity issues in real time. This advancement helps eliminate the need for an organisation to manually c...

Colt Technology Services (Colt), the global digital infrastructure company, announces new high-bandwidth network routes connecting the East Coast of the US to Europe, supercharging capacity for customers as AI traffic surges across the world’s busiest data pathway. Colt’s expanded infrastructure widens choice for organisations needing secure, powerful, low latency routes along the US East Coast and between the US East Coast and Europe. The expansion - which includes a new transatlan...

Verkada, a pioneer in AI-powered physical security technology, announces the availability of AI-powered deterrence, a novel solution that proactively helps prevent crime by detecting and warning potential intruders before raising an alarm. This innovation from Verkada addresses a critical gap in traditional security systems, which only react after a break-in has occurred. Incorporate scene context Leveraging the latest large vision, audio, and language models, Verkada's AI-powered deterrence...

OPSWAT, a pioneer in critical infrastructure protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions, announces the appointment of Jan Miller as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this expanded role, Miller will lead the newly created Technology Centre, align research, engineering, and product development, and drive the company’s strategy for advanced threat detection at scale at the perimeter of organisations. By closing gaps between sandbox analysis and threat intelligence at their outer boundaries, O...

Elite Interactive Solutions, the industry pioneer in remote video guarding and real-time crime prevention, announces its participation in this year’s International Security Conference (ISC) West & Expo. For the first time, the company will have a presence in the exhibition hall (Booth #35051) and is also leading one of the conference’s education sessions. The event, which is security’s most prominent trade show with 30,000 industry professionals, takes place March 25-27 in...