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Redsquid, the UK-based managed technology and cybersecurity provider, has announced a significant expansion of its business with the acquisition of Partnership Education, strengthening its specialist education sector capability as it continues to scale across the UK. The acquisition of Partnership Education by B Corp-certified Redsquid, brings a highly established education-focused technology provider and nearly 80 employees into the Redsquid group. It is Redsquid’s biggest acquisition to...

Allied Universal®, the pioneer security and facility services company, is pleased to announce that its chief security officer, retired Major General William J. Walker U.S. Army, has been named to the Government Executive 2026 Hall of Fame for his distinguished federal law enforcement and military career.   “General Walker’s induction into the Government Executive Hall of Fame is a significant recognition of his outstanding contributions to national security and public...

Allegion US, a provider of security solutions, technology and services, will showcase their integrated portfolio of mission-critical data center solutions and services to Data Center World in Washington, D.C., April 20-23. At the centre of the showcase will be a live application of a full-scale Krieger STC 51 specialty door, seamlessly integrated with the Schlage L Series Electronic Latch Retraction and LCN 4040XP heavy duty closer. The exhibit demonstrates how Allegion integrates physical secu...

The guidance sets out how the SIA intends to carry out its role as regulator for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, known as Martyn’s Law. The new law is expected to come into force in Spring 2027. Martyn’s Law—named in memory of Martyn Hett, who was one of 22 people killed in the horrific Manchester Arena terrorist attack—aims to keep people safe by ensuring that publicly accessible premises and events are better prepared and protected in the event of an a...

Starburst, a pioneer enterprise intelligence platform, announces its AI Data Assistant (AIDA), a new capability that helps organisations move from static reporting to faster, more context-aware decision-making. With AIDA, users can explore and analyse trusted enterprise data using natural language, making it easier to turn questions into actionable insight. Teams wait months for the creation of dashboards, export the results into spreadsheets for further analysis, and still question whether the...

Interface Systems, a provider of AI-powered security and expert remote video monitoring for restaurants, retailers, and commercial businesses, today released its 2026 Retail Loss Prevention Benchmark Report, an annual study based on 1.6 million remote monitoring events across 18,258 U.S. retail locations and 51 brands throughout 2025. The report provides operational data at a scale to help retail loss prevention leaders understand when risk peaks, which threats escalate fastest, and which inter...

iDenfy, a global identity verification and fraud prevention service provider, has introduced a simplified onboarding solution powered by electronic bank-based identity checks. Businesses that previously relied on physical ID document verification can now give users the option to complete the process through an electronic ID eIDV flow when official documents are not in hand. This update addresses a common issue in Know Your Customer KYC onboarding, where customers abandon the process simply beca...

Herta has announced the upcoming launch of Herta v4, the next generation of its platform, arriving next month. Designed to deliver stronger security, improved performance and greater scalability, the new release marks an important step in the company’s ongoing evolution of advanced biometric technology. Herta v4 introduces a modernised platform architecture created to meet the growing demands of today’s security and operational environments. The new version is designed to help custo...

Gallagher Security has wrapped up another successful year at ISC West 2026, using the industry’s premier event to demonstrate the power of integration, debut innovation, and lead discussion on the future of security. Held March 23–27 at the Venetian Expo, ISC West saw strong engagement at Gallagher’s booth, which served as a hub for connection and conversation. Partners, End Users, and industry leaders spent time with the team exploring how a unified and interoperable security...

Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc., a security technology company pioneering AI-based solutions designed to create safer experiences, announces a multi-year renewal and expansion of its hardware and software subscription agreement with Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The renewal extends the arena’s original 2024 deployment of Evolv Express® and expands the partnership to include Evolv eXpedite™, the company’s autonomous bag-screening system, further strengthening entry...

Commvault, a global pioneer in unified resilience at enterprise scale, announces two leadership appointments, effective immediately, to support the company’s continued growth strategy. Both roles report to Commvault’s President and CEO, Sanjay Mirchandani. Gary Merrill has been named Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With more than two decades of experience at Commvault, Merrill spent 15 years in the finance organisation, including as CFO from 2022–2024. As CFO, Merrill utilised...

SAGE Integration Inc. proudly welcomes Matthew “Matt” LaRue as Critical Infrastructure Manager. Matt is an accomplished security professional with a proven track record of driving operational excellence and expansion across the security and technology sectors. Trusted industry expert Throughout his career, he has managed large-scale accounts in the Utility, PetroChem, and Energy industries, led high-performing sales teams, and played a key role in revenue growth in the Energy sect...

SECON & eGISEC 2026 attracted 412 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions and 26,389 industry professionals from over 31 countries and regions. The event featured 32 conference tracks, over 159 sessions, more than 410 business-matching meetings, and over 170 international hosted buyers. Held at KINTEX from 18–20 March, SECON & eGISEC 2026 highlighted the growing convergence of physical and cybersecurity in the AI era. Now in its 25th edition, SECON, together with eGISEC, is the w...

Travelers and residential renters increasingly prefer the convenience of digital access. These solutions also offer commercial benefits to businesses operating in these fast-growing sectors: it becomes faster and more cost-efficient for them to roll-out new sites and to manage access to them remotely without the need for expensive 24/7 front-desk operations. City Pop is one short-let furnished apartment rental provider operating in both these sectors. Their growing portfolio of design-led prope...

The American Conference Institute (ACI) announces the return of its EAR Compliance & Licensing Masterclass, a comprehensive virtual training program taking place July 13–28, 2026. Designed for intermediate-level professionals, the program delivers practical, real-world guidance on navigating U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) in an increasingly complex global trade environment. Delivered over three weeks through eight in-depth modules, the masterclass provides participants w...

iDenfy, a global identity verification and fraud prevention service provider, has introduced a simplified onboarding solution powered by electronic bank-based identity checks. Businesses that previously relied on physical ID document verification can now give users the option to complete the process through an electronic ID eIDV flow when official documents are not in hand. This update addresses a common issue in Know Your Customer KYC onboarding, where customers abandon the process simply beca...

Group-IB, a creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, announces it is an initial data contributor to the newly released MITRE Fight Fraud Framework™ (F3) developed by MITRE Corporation. The company also confirmed plans to integrate the standard into its Fraud Intelligence platform, enabling organisations to apply the new standard alongside real-time, adversary-driven fraud intelligence. Major financial institutions As one of a strategic grou...

Altech Corporation, a pioneer in industrial automation solutions, has added 60A plugs and sockets to its family of IEC 60309 Series II pin and sleeve devices. As AI, IoT and other technologies push the power delivery limits of pin and sleeve connector technology in data centres and other demanding equipment, Altech’s IEC 60309 Series II 60A pin and sleeve products ensure safety, reliability and continuous uptime and comply with UL 1682. Anti-tracking properties The series is characteriz...

Camelot Secure, a cybersecurity company focused on AI-driven security operations, announces it has been named a 2026 CIO 100 Award winner for its use of agentic AI and orchestration to automate threat hunting, infrastructure workflows, and incident response within its Secure360 platform. The CIO 100 Awards, now in their 40th year, recognise organisations that use technology to drive measurable business outcomes, including operational efficiency, innovation, and improved security performance. O...

Invicti, a pioneer in application security testing, announces the availability of its new DAST-to-SAST correlation capability, designed to help organisations rapidly identify and fix runtime vulnerabilities with unmatched accuracy and speed. Modern DevOps teams face increasing pressure to deliver software quickly without compromising security. Traditional Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) solutions amplify the pressure by surfacing verified runtime vulnerabilities when run late in the...

Euralarm has published a position paper on Article 5.4 of the proposed Digital Networks Act (DNA), welcoming the objective of improving transparency around network technology migrations while warning that the currently proposed two-year notice period is insufficient for life-safety services. Fire safety, security and social alarm systems across Europe rely heavily on public electronic communications networks to transmit emergency signals. Millions of installed devices – including fire ala...

Genetec Inc, the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announces its plans for The Security Event, taking place from 28-30 April 2026 at the NEC in Birmingham. Alongside strategic partners, it will demonstrate how emerging technologies, including cloud, AI, unified platforms, and modern system architectures, are reshaping the security landscape. Genetec will host visitors on Stand 5/J10, where it will be presenting its unified platform, cloud-enabled architecture, and a rapidly expa...

Matrix announced native integration of its enterprise-grade Network Cameras with Milestone XProtect®, the world’s pioneer open platform video management software. The integration is officially verified and listed under Milestone’s Supported Devices List, providing independent confirmation of interoperability for consultants, system integrators, and enterprise customers. Integration benefits The integration enables Matrix cameras to operate seamlessly within Milestone XPr...

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Rollerdoor Group (“Rollerdoor”), a sectional door manufacturer based in Portugal. "I am very pleased to welcome Rollerdoor to ASSA ABLOY. This acquisition delivers on our strategy to strengthen our position in mature markets through adding complementary products and solutions to our core business,” says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. Entrance systems division "Welcoming Rollerdoor into the Entrance Systems Division strengthens our posi...

Athena Security, a provider of AI-enabled physical security solutions, announces its Ambulance Bay Weapons Detection System. Powered by a new Ambulance Bay AI Agent, the system automates weapons screening for patients arriving via stretcher or wheelchair—removing the need for hand-wanding and closing one of healthcare’s most critical security gaps. “The ambulance bay has always been one of the hardest areas in healthcare to secure,” says Lisa Falzone, co-founder and Pres...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has welcomed Amanda Garzon to serve as chief operating officer (COO). Amanda Garzon oversees the association’s strategic execution and day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment across internal functions and delivery of SIA’s programs and initiatives. She is an experienced executive with a background spanning the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. Most recently, Garzon served as COO of the Hydrocephalus Association, where she supported organisat...

SALTO WECOSYSTEM announces a strategic reorganisation of its regional operations in the Americas, establishing Salto Americas as a unified region including the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA). The transition from Salto North America to Salto Americas reflects the company’s continued focus on strengthening regional alignment, enhancing collaboration, and supporting long-term growth across interconnected markets, said SALTO WECOSYSTEM Chief Sales an...

Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announces that Lincoln County Schools (LCS) in North Carolina has modernised its district-wide security infrastructure using Genetec™ Security Center, unifying video surveillance, access control, and intrusion systems across its schools and support facilities. Lincoln County Schools serves over 11,000 students across 23 schools, including 13 elementary schools, four middle schools, four high schools, a technology s...

ZeroEyes, creators of the pioneer AI-powered visual threat intelligence platform, announced a partnership with Ark Strategic to provide a 3D mapping solution. Available in limited release, it delivers situational awareness at a level of detail and responsiveness far beyond traditional mapping solutions, empowering schools, law enforcement, and first responders to act with confidence in critical moments. About Ark Strategic’s 3D mapping solution Ark Strategic’s 3D mapping solution...

Kaseya, the global provider of AI-powered IT management and cybersecurity software, announces the opening of a new Silicon Valley office to accelerate its investment in artificial intelligence and next-generation product innovation. The expansion underscores Kaseya’s commitment to redefining how MSPs and businesses operate, secure and scale through AI-driven automation. Located in the heart of the world’s most advanced technology ecosystem, the new office will serve as a strategic h...