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ASSA ABLOY has acquired Metal Products Inc. (“MPI”), a US manufacturer of custom-made hollow metal doors and frames. "I am very pleased to welcome MPI 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. MPI's strong reputation "MPI has built a strong reputation in our industry for trusted, consistent delive...

Consort Architectural Hardware is proud to announce its debut appearance at the London Build Expo 2025, marking a major milestone in the company’s growth and presence within the UK construction industry. The two-day event, taking place between the 19th - 20th of November at the Olympia London, welcomes the best innovation, technology and services across the construction sector, with visitors of stand P40 able to find a wide-ranging display of Consort’s leading ironmongery products a...

AuditBoard, the AI-powered global platform for connected risk transforming audit, risk, and compliance, announced the launch of Accelerate, a powerful new AI solution that delivers natural-language workflows, continuous auditing and monitoring, document intelligence, and agentic AI. The launch builds on the strong foundation of AuditBoard’s existing AI innovations, further empowering global risk teams with the world’s first AI-driven connected risk platform. AuditBoard’s new...

Hikvision has announced that it will host the Shaping Intelligence 2025 – Commercial Summit from November 19-21, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand. Under the theme "Intelligent Commerce for Thriving Businesses," the summit will bring together 250+ senior executives, business leaders, technology innovators, and industry experts to explore intelligent commercial transformation, paving the way for thriving businesses. Intelligent commerce solutions "We are excited to gather industry pioneers in B...

Allegion UK is proud to return as sponsor for this year’s Diploma in Scheduling award at the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) Education Awards, taking place at London’s Grand Connaught Rooms on Thursday, 20th November, 2025. This year’s ceremony marks the 45th GAI Education Awards, which is recognised as a flagship event in the annual architectural ironmongery calendar and for the second year running, Allegion UK is sponsoring this award to celebrate the outstanding ac...

Commvault, a major provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, has announced two new appointments for North Europe, as Martin Gittins moves into the Area Vice President (AVP) role for the region and Mark Molyneux joins the company as Field CTO.  As AVP of North Europe, Gittins will be responsible for growth, leadership, and strategy within this key market for Commvault. He joined the company in February of this year, leading the charge for Strategic Ac...

Illumio Inc., the breach containment company, announced Insights Agent, a new capability within Illumio Insights, the company’s AI-driven cloud detection and response (CDR) solution. Agent is an AI-powered, persona-driven guide designed to reduce alert fatigue, accelerate threat detection, and enable containment by delivering real-time, tailored alerts and instant one-click remediation recommendations. This powerful extension of Insights helps security teams stay focused and move quickly...

ZBeta, a pioneer in delivering comprehensive physical security consulting services, has announced the appointment of Chris Martini as Principal Consultant. In this role, Chris will guide strategic initiatives, strengthen client partnerships, and help advance ZBeta's mission of delivering transformative solutions. Prior roles of Chris Martini Chris is a board-certified security pioneer with more than 30 years of experience designing and pioneering enterprise risk, physical security, and resil...

Codelocks, an access control specialist, has received two ISO certifications that help its customers to meet supply chain requirements, while also signalling the organisation’s widening commitment to people, the planet, and processes.  The recognised standards certifications – environmental management (ISO 14001), and occupational health and safety management (ISO 45001) – provide Codelocks’ customers peace of mind they are working with a supplier that is committed...

SAGE Integration Inc. proudly welcomes Thomas "Tad" Dowdy as Operations Manager for Logistics and Aviation Verticals. Tad began his career in the early 1990s as an end user working in logistics and corporate security, before moving to the integration side of the security industry.  Roles of Tad Dowdy His tenure as a security professional, leadership skills, and vast knowledge of logistics and the aviation security verticals add additional depth and subject matter expertise to the SAGE t...

SAGE Integration Inc. is proud to announce and welcome Milt "Milton" Newman as Strategic Accounts and Procurement Manager. Milt's 40 years of experience in the security industry as an end user and security integrator, leadership, operations, and vast knowledge of electronic security systems make him a perfect fit for the SAGE team.  Experience in the security industry  Milt's favourite part of the security industry is "finding and putting together the right widgets to get them to d...

Third Millennium, a provider of access control solutions and part of HID, announces the launch of new RXQR and RXQRK readers — multi-technology access-control devices that integrate high-security RFID card and QR code credentials into a single, elegant unit. Designed to simplify visitor and contractor management, and support both legacy and modern communication protocols, the RXQR range is part of Third Millennium’s RX Series, delivering an advanced yet cost-effective solution for t...

The Keyholding Company (TKC), a UK-based tech-enabled security services provider, has published its first B Corp Impact Report following certification in 2024.  Publishing an annual Impact Report is a requirement for all certified B Corps, designed to ensure ongoing transparency and accountability. The reports track performance across five areas of impact – Governance, Workers, Community, Customers and Environment – and demonstrate how businesses are working to balance profit w...

Suprema, a global pioneer of AI-based security solutions, announced its participation at GSX 2025, held from September 29–October 1, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. At booth #1770, Suprema spotlighted BioStar Air, the first and only cloud-based access control platform designed to natively support biometric authentication. Suprema demonstrated how BioStar Air is transforming access control through three core capabilities: zero on-premises architecture, native biometric authentic...

Following its inaugural meeting with the Security Minister, the Security Industry Authority (SIA), and the Home Office, the newly established S12 Security Guarding Leadership Group has opened an industry-wide consultation to identify the key priorities that will shape its agenda and future workstreams. The S12 is inviting security professionals, businesses, clients, and stakeholders from across the guarding sector to share their views on the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the...

Zimperium, the world's pioneer in mobile security, announced new research from its zLabs team exposing ClayRat, a rapidly expanding Android spyware campaign targeting Russian users. Disguised as popular apps, such as WhatsApp, TikTok, Google Photos, and YouTube, ClayRat steals sensitive information, including SMS, call logs, device data, and front-camera photos. New obfuscation layers While exploiting Android’s default SMS handler role to bypass security prompts While exploiting Androi...

The German Design Council has been shaping the design landscape in Germany since 1953. Every year, the organisation presents the ICONIC AWARD to recognise visionary architecture and innovative solutions. At the 2025 awards ceremony, dormakaba's Quantum Pixel+ electronic hotel lock was honoured with the ICONIC AWARD. Digital product solution The digital product solution increases convenience for hotel guests. Modern technologies, such as NFC, RFID, Bluetooth® Low Energy, and digital wallet...

In an emergency, first responders, School Resource Officers (SROs) and responsible parties need to gain access to campus buildings to assess alerts and potential threats. With Connect ONE®’s new Emergency Response Platform (ERP), included with any service level at no additional charge, first responders and SROs can view cameras, unlock doors and outputs, activate task functions, initiate lockdown and see recent activity. Connect ONE ERP Connect ONE ERP unifies multiple school system...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has partnered with San Juan de Dios Hospital in Seville, Spain, to transform it into a smart and sustainable asset. With buildings accounting for around 40 percent of global carbon emissions, and healthcare facilities increasingly facing financial and sustainability pressures, improving operational efficiency is crucial. At San Juan de Dios Hospital, Siemens has turned this challenge into an opportunity with its AI-based digital building technology. By deploying its...

Synectics, a pioneer in advanced security and surveillance solutions, has expanded its global Partner Program, introducing enhanced benefits across all tiers and launching a new premium status for top-performing channel partners. Premium Partners will receive greater discounts, priority support, exclusive product previews, qualified lead access, and a place on the Partner Advisory Board with a chance to influence product development and strategy. Benefits for partners Partners will also benef...

OPSWAT, a pioneer in critical infrastructure protection, launched MetaDefender Drive™ with Smart Touch, a portable cybersecurity device designed for malware and compliance scanning of transient cyber assets regardless of network connectivity. It works across servers, desktops, and laptops before they enter secure environments. The device empowers security teams to prevent cyberattacks, which can severely impact operations, including downtime from inbound and transient assets.  MetaD...

Kaseya, the global provider of AI-powered IT and security management software, announced the acquisition of INKY, a pioneer in modern, generative-AI-based email security for managed service providers (MSPs) and small to midsize businesses (SMBs). "Kaseya is committed to being the indispensable partner that helps MSPs lead in this next chapter of IT and security," said Rania Succar, CEO of Kaseya. AI-driven email security Rania Succar added: "No one else has our scale, data advantage, and end-...

Allient Inc., a designer and manufacturer of specialty Motion, Controls and Power products and solutions for targeted industries and applications, announced its expanded capabilities and commitment to the drone market. Building on its proven track record and leveraging advanced technologies and a global network of engineering and manufacturing facilities, Allient is expanding its capabilities to meet the evolving needs of drone manufacturers worldwide. Advanced motion and power solutions Alli...

Deepgram, the world’s most realistic and real-time Voice AI platform, has announced it has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Generative AI Competency. This specialisation recognises Deepgram as an AWS Partner that helps customers and the AWS Partner Network (APN) drive the advancement of services, tools, and infrastructure pivotal for implementing generative AI technologies. AWS Generative AI Competency The AWS Generative AI Competency requires a rigorous technical audit, proof of...

At Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2025, HID reaffirms its authority in identity and access control with a lineup of solutions designed to advance security while streamlining the user experience. This includes cutting-edge mobile access technology, passwordless authentication and a comprehensive portfolio of high-definition, high-security printers and cloud-based issuance platforms, all designed to improve operational efficiency and strengthen security for organisations navigating connected wor...

Mercury Security, the pioneer in open architecture access control hardware, is putting the spotlight on its embedded application environment for Mercury MP Controllers at GSX 2025. First previewed at ISC West earlier this year, the platform is gaining strong traction, with dozens of partners already developing certified apps in preparation for its official launch later this year. “Since we first introduced the Embedded Application Environment, our focus has been on working closely with do...

Allied Universal, the globally renowned security and facility services provider, announced that its security professional Nate Meininger has received an honorable mention for the 2024 Ralph Day Memorial Security Officer Heroism Award in recognition of his actions during an active shooter incident. In June 2024, while on duty at the Harford Mall in Bel Air, Maryland, Security Professional Meininger heard gunshots erupt at the Harford Bounce Party Place, a popular children’s entertainment c...

Zimperium, the pioneer in mobile security, releases new research from its zLabs team revealing alarming weaknesses in mobile Virtual Private Network (VPN) applications. While VPNs are marketed as essential privacy tools, Zimperium’s analysis of 800 free Android and iOS apps shows that many actually put users, and the enterprises they work for at greater risk. Among the findings: 25% of iOS VPN apps lacked a valid privacy manifest, violating Apple requirements and leaving users in the...

Spotter Global (SpotterRF) announced the release of NetworkedIO 6.0 (NIO 6.0), the world’s first and only commercially available Command and Control (C2) software with fully integrated dual Radar AI and Video AI classification. This system is designed to deliver unmatched wide-area physical threat detection coverage with a minimum 80% reduction in false alarms for perimeter security systems. Visitors to the GSX 2025 event in New Orleans next week can see a demonstration of NIO 6.0 at boot...

Altronix, the globally recognised company in power and networking solutions, is showcasing its latest innovations that elevate security and system performance at GSX 2025 in Booth #2155. Making its debut is the new eFlow Pro Series auto-ranging power supply/charger with enhanced features providing greater versatility for myriad access control and security applications. Altronix’s latest innovations at GSX 2025 Altronix is also showcasing new Access & Power integration products, Netw...