Access control software News

As part of a long-planned succession, Sepura announces the appointment of Chris Barnes as CEO, succeeding Steve Barber, effective from 1st October. Headquartered in the Cambridge technology hub and UK-owned, Sepura is a pioneer in its sector and a trusted partner to public safety and business-critical customers across the globe. Chris brings a wealth of experience, having most recently led the growth of Tracsis plc, a software and technology business specialising in the transport industry, wh...

Crowdsourced security pioneer Intigriti has appointed Ed Parsons to the role of Chief Operations Officer [COO]. Stijn Jans, CEO at Intigriti, said: “Ed Parsons joins Intigriti with a track record of success at cybersecurity scale-up businesses, as well as having previously held executive positions at a listed cybersecurity organisation.” “He understands Intigriti’s ambitions and direction of travel, and knows what it takes for Intigriti to achieve its potential.”...

Siren announced the launch of K9, a groundbreaking AI companion designed to transform the way investigators uncover threats and connections. Inspired by the legendary police dog, K9 is fast, dependable, and mission-focused, built to guard, protect, and serve those on the front lines of keeping communities and nations safe. “K9 is more than an AI companion,  it’s a loyal partner,” said Jeferson Zanim, Chief Product Officer at Siren. “We designed it to feel like a t...

Obrela, a global pioneer in cyber risk management and Managed Detection and Response (MDR), has published its H1 2025 Digital Universe Report, providing insight into the current global cyber threat landscape.  The report reveals that attackers are increasingly using scalable automation and stealthy, in-memory techniques to evade detection and infiltrate critical systems. According to the report, brute force attacks accounted for over a quarter of all alert activity (27%), while vulnerabil...

Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology, announced a new $1.8 million contract with a major North American water and wastewater utility provider based in California.  The order includes more than 560 devices, comprised of G7c wearable gas detectors and Blackline Docks to streamline device calibration and charging. The agreement also includes four years of self-monitoring services, ensuring ongoing visibility and heightened protection for the company’...

inforcer, a pioneer in Microsoft-focused multi-tenant management for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), announced its selection as a Microsoft partner in enabling #IntuneforMSPs. The global initiative is designed to help MSPs consolidate tooling, reduce operational overhead, and accelerate the delivery of Microsoft 365 and Copilot services for their customers. As a Microsoft partner, inforcer enables MSPs to unlock the full value of Microsoft 365 through streamlined multi-tenant management, enh...

OPSWAT, a global pioneer in critical infrastructure protection (CIP), announced the opening of its international briefing centre and state-of-the-art cybersecurity lab in London, marking a significant expansion of its UK presence.  The investment underscores OPSWAT’s commitment to protecting finance, defence, and operational technology in manufacturing and energy to strengthen the UK’s economic and national security. As Europe’s financial capital, London is both a centre...

DigiFlight and its subsidiary, Camelot Secure, a revolutionary cybersecurity company, announced that Loilette Loderick, Network Forensics Analyst, has been named a finalist for the prestigious TechWomen100’s Global Award for Achievement. This recognition celebrates her outstanding contributions to cybersecurity, including driving the successful remediation of thousands of vulnerabilities and her profound impact as a mentor and leader. The public can help Loilette secure the top honour f...

DeterTech, a pioneer in intruder detection and site security, is proud to announce its involvement with the latest series of DIY SOS: The Big Build Ireland, with the next episode due to air on Sunday 5th October on RTÉ One.  One episode this series focuses on a life-changing project in Killinarden, Tallaght to adapt the home of nine-year-old Cayden and his family into a safe and accessible space that is tailored to their needs. Cayden was born with Arthrogryposis and is fully depend...

Amid growing warnings from cybersecurity analysts about the looming threat of quantum decryption, ImmuniWeb has released a free online tool that checks whether websites are protected by post-quantum cryptography (PQC). The tool analyzes SSL/TLS configurations and verifies their compliance with the latest quantum-resilient encryption standards from NIST. It also checks for adherence to PCI DSS, HIPAA, and other NIST cryptographic requirements. Available via both web interface and API, the tool...

Immersive, the pioneer in cyber resilience, announced the appointment of Aniket Menon as Chief Product Officer (CPO) and Thanos Karpouzis as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to its executive leadership team.  These critical additions will support innovation in Immersive One, the company’s unified cyber readiness platform, and reinforce Immersive’s mission to help organisations be ready for cyber threats through its AI-powered, evidence based Prove, Improve, Benchmark, and Report...

Humanoid robots, widely recognised as one of the most promising carriers of artificial intelligence, are moving rapidly from the lab into everyday life and industry.   To accelerate this transition, a large-scale Humanoid Robotics Data Training Center has officially been launched in Beijing, creating an innovative hub that unites core technology R&D, scenario-based application testing, operator training, and ecosystem collaboration. As a core technology and equipment provider, R...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., a global pioneer in AI-driven security and productivity solutions, along with its subsidiary, RAD-I, announced after unveiling RADCam Enterprise, an existing dealer has requested a quote for 1,000 units.   This request follows yesterday’s announcement of RADCam Enterprise, which expands RAD-I’s proven residential technology into enterprise, education, and public sectors. The product launch marked a significant milestone...

DigiCert, a major provider of digital trust, backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”), Crosspoint Capital Partners L.P., and TA Associates Management L.P., announced the acquisition of Valimail, a market pioneer in zero trust email authentication delivered as a service.  With more than 92,000 clients worldwide, up 70% this past year, Valimail is recognised as a pioneer in protecting organisations from phishing, spoofing, and domain-bas...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, and Singlewire Software, the pioneer in solutions that help keep people safe and informed, announced a new partnership to improve emergency communications in schools. As part of this collaboration, Glassboro Public School District (GPSD) in New Jersey has become the first joint customer to deploy an integrated solution combining ZeroE...

NEXT Biometrics, the world pioneer in advanced high-security fingerprint sensor technology, has secured its first mass production order for solutions that will be used in China ID products. The order, for NEXT Basalt FAP 20 sensors, is from an existing China-based OEM distributor and will be integrated into China ID products to support banking use cases. This news follows an initial order from the same distributor, which was announced in Q3 2024. This milestone reflects the growing demand for...

Matrix Comsec, a major innovator in Security and Telecom solutions, announced its strategic participation at Intersec Saudi Arabia 2025, the Kingdom's premier security, safety, and fire protection exhibition.   The event will serve as the official launchpad for Matrix’s next-generation facial recognition device. We will also be displaying surveillance solutions and access control systems, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s rapid security market growth and Vision 2030’s amb...

Lanner Electronics, a global pioneer in network computing and edge AI solutions, is set to host the highly anticipated Edge AI Summit 2025 on September 18, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara in Fremont, California. The summit will spotlight Lanner's latest advancements in edge AI infrastructure, featuring the all-new AstraEdge AI platforms designed to accelerate the deployment of agentic AI, telco AI, vision AI and robotics AI. Attendees will also hear keynote presentations from industry...

The latest edition of Assa Abloy’s long-running Wireless Access Control Report has just been published, and the 2025 report paints a picture of a maturing market where digital and mobile solutions are becoming the norm. With strong momentum behind trends such as wireless adoption, sustainability, and cloud services, the focus now turns to increasingly intelligent integrations and to demonstrating ROI to cement access control's role in a new generation of smart, secure, and efficient build...

A new international standard has been developed by the IEC and ISO joint committee for biometrics, SC 37. The new ISO/IEC 20059 standard features methodologies to evaluate the resistance of biometric systems to morphing attacks.  Biometric systems are increasingly used as a solid way to authenticate identities, because using human characteristics makes them hard to forge. Yet, in the age of AI, there is rising concern about the use of ‘morphing’ to create new identities that...

Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology, is unveiling new software enhancements at the 2025 National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo in Denver, Colorado, September 12-18, 2025.  Blackline is rolling out significant updates to its cloud-based safety platform, Blackline Live. Highlights include upgraded bulk management tools that automate manual tasks, a refreshed loner mobile app that extends protection to lower risk workers, and all-new geofe...

Cyware, a pioneer in AI-powered threat intelligence management, secure threat sharing and collaboration, hyper-orchestration and response, announced it has become a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), an ecosystem of software development companies and security services partners that have integrated their solutions with Microsoft Security technology to better defend the mutual customers against a world of increasing cyber threats. Intelligent action Cyware Intel Ex...

Iris ID, a pioneer in iris recognition technology, announced that its FacePAD algorithm version 2.4.2 has successfully cleared the Level 1 iBeta Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) compliance tested with Iris ID iBAR 600E.  The certification underscores Iris ID’s commitment to delivering solutions with the highest standards of biometric security, accuracy and reliability.  Iris ID’s FacePAD algorithm Iris ID’s FacePAD algorithm is effective at distinguishing betwee...

TXOne Networks, a pioneer in Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) security, introduced asset-vulnerability management and other expanded capabilities for its Edge network security solution.  The new release of TXOne Edge creates an end-to-end solution for helping ensure the reliability, safety and availability of industrial processes and infrastructure, enabling organisations to maximise their return on investment in operational technology (OT) security. TXOne Networks will showcase its Edge net...

Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH, Storage Products Division, is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Titan Data Solutions, appointing the company as a direct partner for Toshiba Enterprise hard disk drives (HDDs) in the UK. Headquartered in London, UK, Titan Data Solutions is a specialist in server and storage solutions for AI, next-generation infrastructure and Advanced Computing. This new collaboration reinforces Toshiba’s commitment to delivering high-performance, reli...

AlgoSec, a global cybersecurity pioneer, announced a gross dollar retention rate of over 90% in the first half of 2025, following the launch of its AlgoSec Horizon platform.  Since its release, the Horizon platform has gained adoption across industries, underscoring the market need for convergence of cloud and on-premises networks. This widespread adoption has driven a 36% increase in new annual recurring revenue (ARR) in the first half of 2025 compared to 2024. Advanced AI capabilities...

Ivanti, a global enterprise IT and security software company, released its 2025 Digital Employee Experience (DEX) Report, which surveyed over 3,300 IT professionals and end users around the world. The research draws attention to the widening disconnect between organisations’ perceptions of their digital maturity and the real-world tech challenges faced by office workers and IT professionals alike. Over the next three years, 92% of companies plan to increase their AI investments, accordi...

Delkia, a major UK-based specialist systems integrator for safety-related and mission-critical systems, will showcase its advanced engineering capabilities at DSEI 2025, the world’s premier defence and security exhibition, taking place at ExCeL London from 9–12 September. The Delkia team will showcase the company’s cutting-edge capabilities in systems integration, digital engineering and technical consultancy across the highly regulated aerospace and maritime sectors.  O...

Zero Networks, a pioneer in zero trust security, is the ideal solution to support organisations seeking to follow CISA’s new zero trust microsegmentation guidance. While microsegmentation has long been considered complex and niche, a new survey from Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) signals a turning point in attitudes around microsegmentation: 96% of respondents consider microsegmentation to be extremely or very important for cyber defence. EMA survey results EMA’s research...

Concirrus, the trusted AI insurtech partner for speciality underwriting automation, announced the launch of Concirrus Property, a new AI-native platform helping insurers and MGAs cut the processing time from receipt of submission to getting a quote issued from days to minutes.  Traditionally, the manual nature of P&C and speciality insurance underwriting forces underwriters into tedious, repetitive work. Recent solutions scrape submission data but still miss vital fields, leaving under...