Surveillance & Security News for May 2026

Allient Inc., a global designer and manufacturer of specialty Motion, Controls, Power and lightweighting composite / advanced materials products and solutions for targeted industries and applications, announces it will present its latest motion technologies at XPONENTIAL and the NDIA Michigan Defense Expo (MDEX), taking place May 12–14, 2026 at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan. Visit Allient at Booth #25043 during XPONENTIAL and Booths #10017 & #10018 at MDEX, or contact us to ar...

Verkada, a pioneer in AI-powered physical security technology, today announced a broad range of hardware and software updates across its platform, including: new generations of bullet cameras and access control units, expanded AI-powered alerting capabilities, and enhanced visitor management for healthcare. "Every update we make to Verkada's platform is focused on giving security teams the right tools for the right situations," said Brandon Davito, Senior Vice President of Product and Operation...

IDScan.net, a provider of identity verification and fraud prevention solutions, announces that it has joined the Southwest Transportation Security Council, the Northeast Cargo Security Council, and the Midwest Cargo Security Council. This strategic move reinforces the company’s commitment to combating identity fraud and enhancing security across the logistics and freight industries. By becoming a member of these regional security councils, IDScan.net will collaborate with industry leaders...

iDenfy, a RegTech company specialising in ID verification and fraud prevention solutions, announces a new partnership with RATO Bank, a licensed financial institution with nearly 30 years of financial heritage in Lithuania. By integrating iDenfy’s AI-powered identity verification and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) screening into its digital onboarding flow, RATO Bank can now verify new customers faster and more securely, and in full compliance with KYC/AML requirements, through its newly lau...

ALCEA, an ASSA ABLOY company and global provider of integrated security solutions for critical infrastructure, announces the ABLOY solution previously known as ABLOY BEAT will now operate under a new name: ABLOY CUMULUS. “ABLOY CUMULUS is more than a rebrand. It’s a signal of where the market is going,” said Jeff Slaughter, Head of Business Development at ALCEA. “Critical infrastructure operators are moving beyond standalone devices. They need connected, intelligent syst...

NEXCOM will participate in the National Restaurant Association Show 2026 (NRA Show), held at McCormick Place in Chicago, where it will present smart application solutions for the restaurant and foodservice industry. By integrating edge computing and odor-sensing technology, NEXCOM aims to help foodservice operators enhance food safety, operational efficiency, and customer experience. NRA Show 2026 As a globally recognised benchmark exhibition for commercial technologies and foodservice...

The DoorBird D31x series has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Design Award. With this distinction, the international jury recognises the sophisticated product design of the professional IP video intercom systems, which combines functionality, durability and design clarity. The Red Dot Award is one of the world’s most renowned distinctions for product design. Key evaluation criteria include degree of innovation, formal quality, functionality and longevity. The D31x series particularly...

Secure Logiq has expanded its support coverage across Asia Pacific with the introduction of a dedicated regional technical support team operating on Singapore time. The new team has been put in place to provide more accessible day-to-day support for partners and customers across the region, helping to improve response times and provide assistance during local working hours. Range of surveillance and security installations As Secure Logiq continues to grow its presence in APAC, the regional su...

Last year, the European IT landscape breathed a collective sigh of relief; the January 2025 deadline for the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) had passed. Many organisations treated it like a finish line – a one-and-done marathon of paperwork and technical audits. Looking ahead to 2026, however, it is clear that this finish line was only a starting block for the next era of building a competitive edge for businesses. A recent report from Boston Consulting Group warns that Europe&r...

India’s CCTV and video surveillance industry is witnessing a major shift as STQC ER compliance rapidly becomes one of the most critical parameters in surveillance procurement decisions. What was once considered a specification-driven market focused primarily on camera resolution, storage, and pricing is now evolving into a compliance-driven ecosystem where cybersecurity, device integrity, and regulatory readiness are becoming non-negotiable. With the Ministry of Electronics and Informatio...

RecFaces, a global developer of enterprise-grade facial biometric software, will host an exclusive online expert panel, “Face Forward: Building the Smart Office Standard in APAC”, on June 2 at 3:00 PM IST, bringing together voices in biometrics, smart infrastructure, and workplace transformation to explore how facial recognition is rapidly becoming the new operational standard for offices across India and the wider Asia-Pacific region. As APAC’s smart office and smart building...

Dense smoke, flames in the undergrowth, crackling brushwood – and right in the middle, emergency responders battling against time and the forces of nature: these are images from incidents that regularly make headlines around the world. INTERSCHUTZ 2026 (June 1–6 in Hanover, Germany) will, for the first time, bring this threatening reality to life with the WildfireCamp@INTERSCHUTZ. Much like a real operation, visitors will experience a dynamic platform where innovative solutions for...

Complex terrain, water proximity and wildlife are just some of the considerations that G4S Uganda had to account for when it recently took on a contract to secure a fish farm on the shores of Lake Victoria. The site in Buikwe is owned by Yalelo, one of the largest aquaculture companies in Sub-Saharan Africa, and produces 8,400 tonnes of tilapia fish annually. Plans are underway to scale this up to 30,000 tonnes. Logistical support structures G4S secures the entire production life cycle, cover...

Willis Tower, an iconic symbol in Chicago for over 50 years, has undergone significant transformations to become a modern workplace and community hub that delivers the best experiences for its tenants, area residents and visitors. Originally known as Sears Tower, it was renamed Willis Tower after a change in ownership in 2009. Major renovations took place in 2017, culminating in a complete transformation in 2022.  Currnetly, Willis Tower offers a range of amenities from short-term wor...

In alignment with the State of Mississippi’s mission of “Empowering Mississippi citizens to stay connected andengaged with their government,” Salient's CompleteView Video Management System (VMS) is being installedthroughout more than 150 state boards, commissions, and agencies in order to ensure safety for thousands ofconstituents who access state services daily. Challenge Determining the right path to success wasn’t a quick process. The elaborate undertaking of convert...

The Community Builders (TCB) is a nonprofit organisation whose mission is to build and sustain strong communities where all people can thrive. They work with businesses, institutions, and public officials to revitalise neighborhoods in ways where all people can live in healthy homes with equitable access to resources and opportunities to pursue their dreams. Their partnership with Salient Systems exemplifies the use of video technology in vulnerable neighborhoods to help achieve thes...

Zimperium, the world pioneer in AI-empowered mobile security, announced the launch of its Mobile SOC Agent, a force multiplier for security analysts confronting the rise of mobile threats aimed at iOS and Android mobile devices. Leveraging Zimperium’s unmatched expertise in mobile security, Mobile SOC Agent is an agentic AI solution that enhances Zimperium’s industry-leading Mobile Threat Defense (MTD), enabling security teams to rapidly identify, prioritise, and remediate mobile t...

Intersec Shanghai 2026 opens at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai, showcasing the future of public protection, high-risk workplace safety, and critical infrastructure security. Building on its successful debut, the three-day fair places a stronger emphasis on scenario-led applications, highlighting how advanced technologies are deployed across real-world safety environments. Under the theme “Internationally Leading Technology + Comprehensive Safety Scenarios&...

Zimperium, the world pioneer in mobile security, outlined its new AI-empowered mobile security vision, including the availability of two new AI-powered agents that provide a force multiplier in the battle to harden the mobile attack surface. Globally, cybercriminals have moved to a mobile-first attack strategy, weaponising AI coupled with highly sophisticated social engineering campaigns. The result is that mobile apps and devices now represent the most vulnerable attack surface in most organis...

Atos, a global pioneer in AI-powered digital transformation, announced the extension and expansion of its long-standing strategic partnership with CNA, one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies, through a new multi-year infrastructure and cybersecurity services agreement with an expected total value of up to approximately $500 million over the duration of the core agreement, inclusive of potential future extensions and additional services. Agreement details T...

WatchGuard® Technologies, the pioneer in unified cybersecurity for MSPs, today redefined how managed service providers (MSPs) deliver security at scale with the launch of Rai™. Unveiled at the company’s EMEA Impact Partner Conference, Rai is a new agentic AI digital workforce built specifically for MSPs that proactively performs cybersecurity duties across client environments. Rai is an always-on digital worker that operates as a true extension of the security team, detecting, c...

Interface Systems, a provider of AI-powered security and expert remote video monitoring for restaurants, retailers, and commercial businesses, announces the launch of its Digital Keys, a mobile credential solution for Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) access control systems. Digital Keys enables businesses to replace traditional cards, fobs, and physical keys with secure mobile credentials stored directly in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet. Physical credential management Designed for retailers...

Quod Orbis, the provider of Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM), announces its strategic partnership with cybersecurity services expert, i-confidential, combining proven methodology with automated Continuous Controls Monitoring to help UK-regulated organisations strengthen their operational resilience beyond routine compliance. The partnership reduces businesses’ manual evidence collection efforts by 70%, while unlocking real-time visibility of control performance and board-level reporti...

ZeroEyes, creators of the multi-analytics weapons detection and threat intelligence platform, announces that its proactive AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software has been deployed by St. Cecilia School in Cincinnati, Ohio, to help protect students, staff, and visitors from gun-related threats. Located in the geographic centre of Cincinnati within Hamilton County, St. Cecilia School serves approximately 250 students in Pre-K through 8th grade and employs 28 faculty and s...

Octave, the planned software spinoff from Hexagon AB, has announced the acquisition of VXG Inc., a provider of enterprise-grade, cloud native video management software. Octave’s portfolio simplifies complexity across the asset lifecycle. The acquisition will enable Octave to build upon the AI-enhanced cloud capabilities in its physical security portfolio and further strengthen its software offerings for protecting people, places and assets. Public safety organisations VXG’s cloud...

Netwrix, a recognised pioneer in identity and data security solutions, announces the appointment of Avesta Hojjati as Chief Technology Officer, Marcin Gierlak as Vice President of Engineering and Kraków Site Leader, and Natalie Tomlin as Head of Channel for North America. "With AI fuelling both external attackers and data leakage, our customers are confronted by security challenges that are more complex than ever — more identities, more data, more risk,” said Grady Summers, C...

Kentec Electronics has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise. Kentec is one of only 185 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in 2026. Announced on Wednesday, 6 May, the Award acknowledges the company’s outstanding achievement in International Trade. Kentec was founded in 1985 and is one of the world’s pioneer life safety solutions, manufacturers of conventional, analogue addressable fire detection and extingu...

Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) announced that its JamAlert™ cellular jamming detection technology has achieved UL 2610 Certification. UL 2610 is the standard for commercial premises security alarm units and systems. It defines requirements for how commercial intrusion and holdup alarm systems must be designed, built, tested and perform. This certification marks a significant milestone for JamAlert, providing independent validation of its performance and reliability while expanding its...

Cellebrite DI Ltd., a global pioneer in AI-powered Digital Investigative and Intelligence solutions for the public and private sectors, announces that its Cellebrite Government Cloud (CGC) platform has achieved FedRAMP(r) High Authorisation, the federal government's highly stringent cloud security standard, with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) serving as the authorising agency. FedRAMP High Authorisation represents the highest standard for cloud security controls within the FedRAMP framewo...

Allient Inc., a global designer and manufacturer of specialty Motion, Controls, and Power products and solutions for targeted industries and applications, announces that its Rochester, NY location has been recognised as a 2026 Rochester Top Workplaces Award winner. The Top Workplaces Award is based entirely on employee feedback, making it one of the most credible and meaningful forms of workplace recognition. Companies are evaluated on culture, leadership, engagement, and overall employee exper...