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Commvault, a major provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, announced its intent to acquire Satori Cyber Ltd (Satori), a data and AI security company. Enterprises are facing a perfect storm of AI adoption, data growth and sprawl, and regulatory pressures globally. The need to manage these challenges across hybrid and multi-cloud environments is paramount for security, IT, and business pioneers, as well as boards. Control access to sensitive data By...

The physical security market continues to move at breakneck speed. Artificial intelligence, analytics, the cloud and edge processing have created new, exciting data points for greater situational awareness and enhanced response. Within this context, unfortunately, come inefficiencies created by years of stitching together disparate solutions that operate in silos and don’t fully integrate with other systems. Challenges in security Wavestore’s Blind Spot Summit 2025 at its global h...

Climate and weather can have a damaging impact on digital devices, especially in locations where extremes in summer and/or winter are common. This may be an obstacle to implementing digital technologies or digitalising outdoor workflows. For controlling access, it can prevent organisations from realising the benefits of digital access at remote and/or outdoor sites. Intelligent digital locking, which meets the highest standards of durability and reliability, is required. Expansion of...

In the fast-evolving landscape of intelligent manufacturing, Dahua Technology is shaping a new benchmark with its advanced innovation capabilities and efficient production models, creating a fully digitalised and automated smart manufacturing system. Dahua AIoT Industrial Park From being recognised with China’s “National Worker Pioneer” award last year to being named one of the country’s first “Excellence-level Smart Factories” this year, the Dahua AIoT Indu...

At the morning’s press conference, organisers of Secutech Vietnam revealed details for the 2025 edition, set to take place from 14 – 16 August 2025 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. Backed by the Vietnam Fire and Rescue Police Department and the Ministry of Public Security, the fair embodies a strong commitment to providing modern solutions to national safety priorities. As Vietnam’s only trade show dedicated to AI, IoT, security, and...

iDenfy, a Lithuania-based identity verification and fraud prevention software provider, has announced the integration of BankID, Sweden’s most widely used electronic identification system, into its multi-feature Know Your Customer (KYC) platform. This update enables a secure, government-compliant verification method that accepts electronic identities (eIDs). The new integration is particularly valuable for strictly regulated sectors, such as fintech, banking, and other online financial s...

Matrix, a trusted name in Security and Telecom solutions, is proud to announce its participation in the 10th International Police Expo, India’s premier platform focused exclusively on policing, internal security, and law enforcement technologies. Set to take place in New Delhi, the Expo brings together global manufacturers and police representatives from over 25 countries to explore next-generation technologies across policing, surveillance, disaster management, rescue, healthcare, and cy...

Xtract One Technologies announced its SmartGateway has been selected by Meridian Public School District (MPSD) in Meridian, Mississippi, to amplify school safety throughout its campuses. The comprehensive, customisable entry screening solution is designed to unobtrusively scan students and visitors with the ability to detect concealed threats before they are brought onto campus, maintaining a secure, yet welcoming, school environment. Xtract One’s SmartGateway Meridian Public Schools is...

Motorola Solutions announced it is introducing ‘AI nutrition labels’ to provide clear, concise information about how artificial intelligence (AI) is used across its safety and security technologies. The initiative is a first for public safety and enterprise security products, helping people understand a product’s core AI “ingredients,” just as food nutrition labels were born from a desire to understand dietary intake. Safety and security “It is our unwaveri...

Ethics can impact a company's reputation, profitability, and overall sustainability. Ethics extend beyond the law to encompass doing the "right thing" even when it is not legally mandated. As technologies such as artificial intelligence and data sharing continue to impact the physical security industry, a focus on ethics today is timelier than ever. A commitment to moral principles is critical to build a successful, sustainable, and respected industry. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: What...

Keeping beachgoers, swimmers and surfers safe is all in a day’s work for the team at South Maroubra Surf Live Saving Club, and every second counts when an incident unfolds on the water.   One of the most topical issues and threats to those enjoying Australia’s world-renowned beaches is sharks, so for the surf club it made sense to look to smart, new technology to keep those who enjoy the sand and surf safe. Security technology to lifesavers   "Since the club wa...

Axis Communications, the industry pioneer in video surveillance, announced the promotion of Keith D’Sa to Director of Sales, North America. Previously Country Manager for Canada, D’Sa will now lead the North American field sales organisation, consisting of six U.S. business areas in addition to Canada. In his new role, he will focus on driving continued growth and deepening engagement with Axis’ valued channel partners and customers. D’Sa succeeds longtime sales leader L...

Nearly two in five healthcare workers in the U.S. say they have considered leaving their positions due to safety concerns, with almost half (45%) likely to leave their job in the next 12 months, according to new research conducted by Verkada in partnership with The Harris Poll. Verkada's Healthcare Safety Report Against the backdrop of an already challenging environment that has pushed 138,000 nurses out of the workforce since 2022, Verkada's Healthcare Worker Safety Report...

New research from Dell Technologies and Intel reveals that 71% of U.K. IT Decision Makers (ITDMs) view the move to Microsoft Windows 11 as an opportunity to upgrade their PC fleets with AI-capable systems.  The ‘Windows 11 and AI PC Readiness Report’ also found that U.K. businesses see upgrading to AI PCs when they transition to Windows 11 to transform operations, with 64% saying being able to run AI applications effectively is critical or extremely critical for their organisat...

Rhombus, a pioneer in cloud-managed physical security solutions, announced the expansion of its AI-powered Operational Analytics capabilities with two powerful new features: Line Crossing and Occupancy Counting. These solutions give organisations real-time spatial intelligence tools to improve how they manage traffic flow, space utilisation, and staffing. Both work with existing Rhombus camera infrastructure and can be centrally managed from the Rhombus console. Tradit...

Suprema, a pioneer in AI-powered access control and security solutions, announced that its AI-based facial authentication access control devices have obtained CE RED certification under the European Union(EU)’s updated Radio Equipment Directive (RED), which now includes stricter cybersecurity requirements. Public sources and Suprema’s own research indicate that no other access-control company has yet met this new CE RED cybersecurity standard. Earning the certificate strengthens Su...

Siren, the all-in-one investigation company, and Flashpoint, the pioneer in threat data and intelligence, announced a strategic partnership to deliver a unified environment to streamline end-to-end investigations, surface hidden connections, and drive timely, intelligence-led decisions for security and intelligence teams. As geopolitical tensions rise, and hybrid threats, combining cyber, physical, and informational tactics, impact both private and public sectors, organisations face increasing...

Group-IB, a pioneering creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, announced the launch of Fraud Matrix 2.0 - a state-of-the-art analytics tool designed to help organisations detect, respond to, and prevent fraud with greater accuracy and agility. Evolution in fraud protection Inspired by the MITRE ATT&CK® framework, Fraud Matrix is a unique comprehensive framework developed by Group-IB, designed to describe the actions and behaviours employe...

Reinforcing its commitment to continual product development and innovation, barox Kommunikation AG is delighted to announce that it has appointed Adrian Briner to the role of Product Manager. In his new role at barox, Adrian will be responsible for shaping the barox range of innovative Ethernet switch, media converter and IP extender product portfolio. Needs of the video security industry “My aim will be to continually align the mix of barox products to keep pace with the ever-changing...

The latest in our ongoing series introducing some of Hanwha Vision’s pioneering partners leads us to Martin Jones, Director of Global Accounts at Morphean, a cloud-based video surveillance, access control, and business intelligence platform that enables users to monitor, manage, and protect their operations securely and remotely, while gaining actionable insights to drive smarter decision-making. Introduction Can you briefly introduce yourself, your role at Morphean, and what your respon...

FireMon, the major network security and firewall policy management company, releases powerful new findings from its AI-powered analytics platform, FireMon Insights: 60% of enterprise firewalls fail high-severity compliance checks immediately upon evaluation, with another 34% falling short at critical levels. These aren’t just technical oversights; they’re signs of deeper governance issues that can lead to audit failures, operational downtime, and increased exposure to threats. Fire...

Alibaba has launched Qwen3-Coder, its most advanced agentic AI coding model to date. Designed for high-performance software development, Qwen3-Coder excels in agentic AI coding tasks, from generating new code and managing complex coding workflows to debugging across entire codebases. Built on a Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) architecture, this open-sourced model Qwen3-Coder-480B-A35B-Instruct, which has a total of 480 billion parameters but activates 35 billion parameters per token, de...

Commvault, a pioneering provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, announced the general availability of Clumio Backtrack for Amazon DynamoDB, an advanced offering that transforms how organisations recover data from one of the most widely used cloud-native NoSQL databases in the world.  Amazon DynamoDB has become a foundational technology for cloud-first development teams, especially those building high-scale, latency-sensitive applications such as rea...

Zimperium, the world pioneer in mobile security, announced that its zLabs threat research team has uncovered a highly coordinated and emotionally manipulative malware campaign that is targeting mobile users through fake dating and social networking apps. The campaign, identified as SarangTrap, has already leveraged over 250 malicious Android apps and more than 80 phishing domains, all designed to steal sensitive data while masquerading as trusted platforms. Legitimate dating services These a...

SecurityBridge, the creator of the Cybersecurity Command Centre for SAP, announced the acquisition of CyberSafe, a UK-based pioneer in multi-factor authentication (MFA) and single sign-on (SSO) solutions for SAP users. The acquisition marks a significant milestone in SAP security innovation, as CyberSafe’s flagship TrustBroker® products will further enrich the SecurityBridge platform capabilities. A two-way integration enables customers to transition from password-based authentication...

The city of San Francisco de Campeche has taken a decisive step toward urban modernisation thanks to the implementation of an advanced smart traffic light solution from Dahua Technology. This pioneering project, the first of its kind in Latin America, has improved mobility, reduced traffic congestion, and provided greater road safety to thousands of citizens. The challenge With the sustained increase in vehicle traffic, citizens' daily mobility was severely impacted Campeche was facing a ser...

Pyronix has launched an exciting prize draw for security installers, giving one lucky winner the chance to take home a prize bundle of their choice from two exclusive options. The draw celebrates the success of Guard Response, Pyronix’s latest add-on security offering. Open to UK and ROI based professional security installers, the prize draw runs until 14 September 2025. Entry is free, and there’s no need to currently be using Guard Response to take part. The winner will get to choo...

A 2022 report from the Office for National Statistics, the most comprehensive on phishing to date, has revealed that half of all adults residing in the UK have reported receiving a phishing message. In the last year, 85% of UK businesses and 86% of charities faced at least one phishing attack, with 32% of phishing emails being AI-generated, leveraging scraped social media or dark web data and real-time language tweaking. Advance fee fraud The average loss for businesses from phishing attacks...

iDenfy, an identity verification and fraud prevention service provider, partnered with Okazio, a digital wealth management platform specialising in secure cryptocurrency investment opportunities. This partnership showcases iDenfy’s Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) services that will now be used to onboard Okazio’s users and support the latest compliance requirements with the EU’s new Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations while helping reduce fraud risks in t...

Cequence Security, a pioneer in application security, unveiled the Cequence AI Gateway, a powerful new solution enabling enterprises to take full advantage of the productivity gains promised by agentic AI. Bridging the gap between AI agents and enterprise applications, the AI Gateway enables instant connectivity with the guardrails enterprises need to stay in control.         Power of artificial intelligence Enterprises, eager to embrace the power of a...