Surveillance & Security News for May 2025

Infosys, a global pioneer in next-generation digital services and consulting, announces the launch of Infosys Agentic AI Foundry, a comprehensive solution designed to accelerate the development and deployment of reliable production-grade AI agents. The Agentic AI Foundry, part of Infosys Topaz™, provides enterprises a strategic roadmap to adopt AI agents responsibly and ethically, while ensuring a future-ready architecture that accommodates advancements in AI technology. It enables seaml...

Netwrix, a cybersecurity provider focused on data and identity threats, has made its DSPM solution, Netwrix 1Secure DSPM for MSPs, available on the biggest marketplace for MSPs in the world, the Pax8 Marketplace. The solution is delivered through Netwrix 1Secure, its easy-to-use and fast-to-deploy SaaS security platform. Netwrix’s inclusion in the Pax8 Marketplace enables MSPs to grow their businesses by providing instant access to Netwrix's portfolio of data and identity security produc...

AlarMax, a national pioneer in security and surveillance distribution, is proud to announce the appointment of Eric Boyette as Senior Vice President of Operations – Operational Excellence. With over three decades of experience in operational leadership and continuous improvement, Boyette brings proven expertise in optimising performance and building high-functioning teams across diverse industries. Boyette has held senior leadership roles across the plastics, consumer packaged goods, ene...

Comelit-PAC has appointed Stephen Tickle as its new Regional Sales Manager. Stephen will focus on supporting PAC’s access control portfolio, with emphasis on delivering tailored solutions for the social housing sector. Bringing more than 15 years of experience in the fire and security industry, Stephen offers an in-depth understanding of the evolving challenges faced by housing providers, installers, and property managers.  His career to date includes leadership roles at respected n...

IDIS’s new Edge AI Plus Camera range gives users more flexible, affordable options to upgrade their video systems with advanced AI functionality, including new automated detection functions. The range, from South Korea’s largest in-country video technology manufacturer, includes a host of tools to improve real-time surveillance operations and footage search-and-playback. It includes outdoor-ready and vandal-proof 8MP domes (DC-D6831WRA) and bullets (DC-T6831WRA), with a powerful PT...

Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider, has launched Q series fisheye cameras with enhanced AI, providing a range of intelligent analytics alongside 360-degree monitoring. Ideally suited for retail, hospitality, public spaces, and residential settings, with models QNF-C9010 for indoor use, and QNF-C9010V for outdoor use. Efficient investigations with AI Accurate object detection and classification, powered by leading AI algorithms, reduces false alarms caused by wildlife, weather,...

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announced the introduction of advanced mapping functionalities in Genetec Cloudrunner™, its vehicle-centric investigative system. The new Report Map and Device Map features give law enforcement and security professionals the ability to visualise ALPR (Automatic Licence Plate Recognition) information in an intuitive map interface, significantly improving investigative reach and operational efficiency. Interactive map...

AMG Systems of the United Kingdom and the USA introduced the Net-Hawk IP Network Monitoring System.  The AMG Net-Hawk software system provides complete visibility into the status and performance of network devices, servers, and any device on an IP network. With advanced custom monitors for AMG switches, the status and operation of each device can be fully monitored.  Aspect of network infrastructure Net-Hawk by AMG is a comprehensive end-to-end network monitoring and management solu...

Global pioneer in access control, 2N Telecommunications, presented its pioneering technology at London’s Clerkenwell Design Week. Proudly based in Prague and operating in over 100 countries, including the UK, 2N equipped the Czech Atelier Bohemia with its advanced IP solution and contribute several products to the showcase. History of successful partnerships The company is firmly based on the British market, where it has focused primarily on residential projects Having provided its ac...

VIPRE Security Group (VIPRE), a major global provider of cybersecurity solutions and a Ziff Davis company, today announces the strategic acquisition of Forensic and Compliance Systems (FCS), including its established Cryoserver and Solar Archive brands. This acquisition significantly enhances VIPRE’s email security portfolio, reinforcing its commitment to delivering comprehensive data protection and compliance solutions for businesses and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) globally. FCS Br...

IDScan.net, a pioneering provider of AI-powered identity verification technology, has released its 2024 Annual ID Fraud Report, revealing a sharp rise in fraudulent ID activity across finance, logistics, and security-sensitive industries. Drawing on data from more than 150 million ID scans conducted in 2024, the report shows a significant increase in fraud attempts driven by synthetic identities, deepfakes, and manipulated digital documents.  IDScan.net’s proprietary system Id...

Infosecurity Europe, the most influential information security event, running from the 3-5 June 2025 at ExCeL has announced the introduction of new theatres as AI will be a key theme of the event, not only as a threat but also as a powerful catalyst for industry change. As artificial intelligence continues to transform both the attack landscape and internal security strategies, Infosecurity Europe 2025 will respond with a sharp focus on realigning priorities across the cybersecur...

AURA, a life-saving technology platform making emergency response services more accessible and affordable, has raised a €13.5 million Series B funding round co-led by the Cathay AfricInvest Innovation Fund (CAIF) and Partech. This latest round, which brings AURA’s total funding to €21 million, will fund the company’s expansion into the United States and the development of a global “clearing house” to dispatch emergency response without borders.  Emer...

Alibaba Group and SAP SE announced a strategic partnership to jointly accelerate enterprise innovation and digital transformation through advanced cloud and AI technologies. The partnership combines SAP’s industry-pioneering enterprise software with Alibaba Cloud’s secure, scalable cloud infrastructure and cutting-edge AI capabilities. SAP’s enterprise cloud solutions Alibaba Cloud will be part of the latest SAP Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Certification Program, to fu...

Westminster Security Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Afrisist. Afrisist is a globally renowned provider of innovative security and risk management solutions in Africa. This strategic acquisition positions Westminster Security to enhance its global service offerings and expand its market presence, delivering exceptional service to clients travelling around the globe. Personal protection services Afrisist operates a state-of-the-art Control Room in Cape Town with over 200 nation...

IDScan.net, a pioneering provider of AI-powered identity verification technology, has released its 2024 Annual ID Fraud Report, revealing a sharp rise in fraudulent ID activity across finance, logistics, and security-sensitive industries. Drawing on data from more than 150 million ID scans conducted in 2024, the report shows a significant increase in fraud attempts driven by synthetic identities, deepfakes, and manipulated digital documents. IDScan.net’s proprietary system Identity...

Wavelynx, a pioneer in secure and interoperable access control solutions, announced the launch of the APEX Module - a solution designed to transform how manufacturers integrate access control technology into their products.  Pre-FCC certified and mobile wallet-ready, the APEX Module empowers OEMs and device manufacturers to deliver smarter, more secure solutions without lengthy R&D cycles. Wavelynx’s reader technology APEX Module brings Wavelynx’s pioneering reader techno...

In 1979, nine districts and five cities in Bavaria, Germany, founded a joint association for the disposal of residual waste. They targeted future-oriented, environmentally friendly and economical fulfilment of local statutory obligations. Now with 17 association members, ZMS (Zweckerverband Müllverwertung Schwandorf) disposes waste for around a fifth of Bavaria, almost two million citizens. They also use the energy generated by the waste power plant as efficiently as possible. Different l...

In the past, security installers and integrators were used almost exclusively to install hardware. However, the role is changing and expanding along with the technologies used in the physical security industry. Nowadays, an installer or systems integrator is much more likely to use a strategic, IT-centric, and data-driven approach. To gain additional insights, we asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: How is the role of the security installer/integrator changing?

Vismo has optimised its mass notification offering to strengthen customers’ employee wellbeing anywhere in the world during an emergency or emerging threat, by including it on the Vismo Monitor App. For the first time, employers can now see their employees' real-time locations on the app instead of a desktop computer, and immediately send mass notifications to staff affected by, or under potential threat from, a crisis, via the app. “Having all the functionality of our mass notifi...

Dallmeier will present its latest video surveillance solutions at this year’s SicherheitsExpo in Munich, Germany, taking place from 26 to 27 June 2025. The focus will be on Panomera® technology for covering large areas, modular Domera® dome cameras, and innovative system solutions for perimeter protection. The trade fair showcases the latest topics, developments and trends in security technology, with this year’s focus on the protection of critical infrastructures. Visitors...

When it comes to security cameras, the System on a Chip (SoC) is where the magic happens. It’s the brainpower packed into a tiny chip, handling everything from image processing to smart analytics. This combines multiple electronic functions into one super-efficient package. Advances in SoC have transformed security cameras, evolving them from bulky, inefficient systems to sleek, efficient devices. While many manufacturers rely on third-party general-purpose SoCs, Hanwha Vision ...

FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, will showcase its revolutionary maintenance portfolio that keeps manufacturers' equipment running smoothly and helps ensure product quality at Maintec from June 4 to 5, 2025, at NEC Birmingham, Stand: 5/K60. Meet with technical specialist Jason Cargill and Acoustics specialist Florian Wiedemann to discuss how FLIR's advanced thermal and acoustic imaging solutions bring precision, efficiency, and peace of mind by spotting hidden faults and preventing costly...

The Hacking Games announces its new partnership with Immersive, the pioneer in people-centric cyber resilience. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in The Hacking Games’ mission to bridge the global cybersecurity labor deficit, currently estimated at over 4.8 million unfilled roles worldwide, to create a generation of ethical hackers to make the world safer. Generation of ethical hackers Immersive joins the Virtu-os community of founding partners, which includes some of...

Kepler Vision Technologies, a pioneering provider of AI-powered healthcare solutions and MOBOTIX, a pioneering provider in software and hardware development of IP video solutions, have initiated pilot testing of its NurseAssist software with the MOBOTIX p71 dome camera. This marks a promising next step in the ongoing collaboration between Kepler and MOBOTIX, aiming to expand the range of supported camera models in diverse healthcare settings. Reliable fall detection systems Since the launch o...

Ensign InfoSecurity, one of Asia’s largest cybersecurity service providers, has won the “Product Excellence - Cybersecurity Product of the Year” award at the Tech Fest Hong Kong Awards 2025 for its proprietary solution, Aletheia, an AI-powered real-time deepfake detection tool that enhances digital trust and protects organisations against multimedia-based deception.  Developed by Ensign Labs, Aletheia uses multi-modal artificial intelligence to identify manipulated video...

Quorum Cyber, a cybersecurity firm, announced that it has identified two new variants of a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) tracked as NodeSnake.  The Quorum Cyber Threat Intelligence team is tracking this malware, which is highly likely attributed to Interlock ransomware due to infrastructure attribution. Quorum Cyber’s NodeSnake report Quorum Cyber’s NodeSnake report contains a detailed technical analysis and recommendations The team assessed that Interlock has likely recently s...

To help organisations stay ahead of tightening data privacy regulations, Regula, a global developer of identity verification solutions, has extended its personal data masking functionality to Regula Forensic Studio (RFS), software that powers forensic devices. This new update helps document experts protect personal data with a single click, meeting growing privacy demands without disrupting workflows. Regula ecosystem Personal data hiding feature is now also a part of the RFS toolset used by...

Corero, the distributed denial of service ("DDoS") protection specialists, is pleased to announce a 5-year, $1.2 million expansion of its partnership with Lightedge, a pioneering provider of secure, compliant hybrid infrastructure and services. The new agreement extends Corero’s high-performance DDoS protection across Lightedge’s growing network of data centres in both the United States and globally, replacing an existing provider in part of the infrastructure. Corero’s DDoS...

Suprema, a pioneer in AI-powered access control and security solutions, announced the successful renewal of both ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security Management System) and ISO/IEC 27701 (Privacy Information Management System) certifications. The renewal was completed under the latest revision, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, which introduces enhanced requirements to address evolving security threats and the increasing complexity of digital environments shaped by cloud and AI technologies. Security challen...