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Securitas Tech expands with Sonitrol New Orleans acquisition

Securitas Technology, a world pioneer and global provider of security, health, and safety technologies, is proud to announce the acquisition of Sonitrol of New Orleans. This strategic move underscores Securitas Technology's ongoing commitment to innovation, client-centric solutions, and expanding its geographic footprint to better serve clients across North America. Sonitrol solutions Sonitrol of New Orleans, known for its expertise and pioneering Sonitrol audio sensor technology joins the Se...

Gallagher Security, a landmark year of innovation 2024

Gallagher Security is celebrating a landmark year distinguished by the growth and innovation of its industry-pioneering solutions. As 2024 approaches, the global executive team reflects on the milestones that defined the year and offers a glimpse into the bold plans for 2025.  Award-winning excellence  Gallagher’s dedication to innovation and quality was recognised across the globe in 2024. Controller 7000 The cyber-forward Controller 7000 (C7000) earned top honours in New Z...

Lawrence Chen joins Arrow Electronics board

Arrow Electronics, Inc. announced that Lawrence (Liren) Chen has joined the company’s board of directors and has been appointed a member of the board’s audit committee. The addition of Chen will increase the total number of directors on the board to 10. Lawrence (Liren) Chen Chen is president, chief executive officer, and a member of the board of directors of InterDigital, Inc., a global research and development company focused primarily on wireless, video, artificial intelligence...

Bridewell wins Thriving Together Award at Heathrow Summit

Bridewell, the trusted cyber security partner for organisations operating within Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious ‘Thriving Together’ award at the Heathrow Business Summit. The award recognises Bridewell’s integral role in supporting Heathrow Airport’s sustainable growth and operations. Heathrow Business Summit The Heathrow Business Summit brought together strategic suppliers, senior representatives,...

Hochiki Europe joins NBS for safer building projects

Hochiki Europe, a provider of innovative life safety solutions, is excited to announce its partnership with NBS, a construction specification platform. This collaboration aims to streamline the specification process for specifiers, making it easier than ever to incorporate Hochiki’s market-pioneering products into building projects. Range of life safety products By joining NBS Source, Hochiki Europe will have 50 products listed across its comprehensive range of life safety products, inc...

AI trends in Genetec's physical security sector 2025

Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, shared the results of its 2025 State of the Physical Security Report. Based on insights from more than 600 physical security pioneers, including end users, channel partners, systems integrators, and consultants based in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (MEA) markets, the report offers a comprehensive analysis of evolving trends in physical security operations. Hybrid cloud adoption According to the report, 48%...

Expand video systems with IDIS 5MP IR PoE cameras

The new 5MP IR PoE Extender Cameras from IDIS give systems integrators easier and faster options for video system expansion, ensuring better value for end-users.  PoE Extender Cameras Delivering the benefits of high-definition video capture, robust performance even in challenging environments, and no-fuss installation, IDIS PoE Extender Cameras leverage existing wiring, eliminating the need for new cabling from the NVR or switch.   The new cameras from IDIS, the largest manufac...

iDenfy expands in US with SOC II certification

iDenfy, a global RegTech company specialising in Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Know Your Business (KYB) verification solutions, has announced its achievement of SOC II certification with the submission of an independent auditor’s report. New office  This milestone confirms iDenfy’s position as a trusted partner in the US market, ensuring that its data handling practices meet rigorous standards of security and confidentiality. The certification coi...

Node4 appoints Richard Moseley as new CEO

Node4, a cloud-led digital transformation Managed Services Provider (MSP), has announced the appointment of Richard Moseley as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), with Founder and previous CEO, Andy Gilbert becoming President and Board Member. Growth strategy The announcement is part of a strategy to strengthen Node4’s executive team as the company embarks on the next phase of its growth journey. Moseley will work closely with Gilbert to complete an in-depth induction and handover, after w...

Discover the DNAKE DK360 wireless doorbell kit

DNAKE, a global pioneer in  IP video intercom and smart home solutions, is excited to introduce its latest innovation: the DK360 Wireless Doorbell Kit. This all-in-one security solution, featuring the stylish DC300 wireless doorbell and the upgraded DM60 indoor monitor, is designed to offer effortless installation, enhanced connectivity, and user-friendly features for modern homes.  Smart, durable, stylish  1. Innovative Design Meets Functionality  The DC300 combines cutt...

Anthony Wesley reveals IDS uEye XCP camera insights

The solar system has fascinated mankind for thousands of years. Astronomical research is looking for answers to the big questions of human existence. How big is the universe? How did it come into being? Astronomers all over the world are casting their gaze into space. However, it is not only huge space telescopes that provide spectacular images, smaller telescopes equipped with standard industrial cameras also allow backyard astronomers to look far and gain new insights.  Image sensors&nb...

Innodisk wins 2025 Taiwan Excellence Award for its innovative products

Innodisk, a global AI solution and industrial-grade memory provider, has received the 2025 Taiwan Excellence Award for three of its innovative products. The award recognises Innodisk’s strengths in product innovation, R&D, and quality control. Award-winning products The three award-winning products are the CXL Memory Module, DDR5 Air/Immersive Dual Cooling Memory, and E1.S 4TS2-P SSD. These products highlight Innodisk’s focus on providing stable and long-term solutions for th...

Mayflex achieves ISO 45001 for safety excellence

Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has recently achieved the ISO 45001 certification for health and safety compliance. ISO 45001 is an internationally recognised standard for occupational health and safety.  It demonstrates a commitment to providing a safe and healthy workplace, ensuring the well-being of everyone, and continuously improving a business’s processes.   Health and safety Craig Jackson, Excel & Environ warehouse manager commented, &l...

Allied Universal acquires Aim Insurance Services in Australia

Allied Universal®, the globally renowned security and facility services provider, announced the acquisition of Aim Insurance Services, a premier provider of property loss adjusting services across Australia.  Aim Insurance Services will become part of the Allied Universal Compliance and Investigations, the global claims services business unit of Allied Universal. Claims support services "This acquisition aligns with Allied Universal’s growth strategy and commitment to providing...

Colt Technology's 2025 enterprise tech outlook

Colt Technology Services, the digital infrastructure company released key enterprise technology forecasts and market trends for 2025. Based on its proprietary research among over 1000 global CIOs, and gathered from market intelligence sources, Colt anticipates sustainability-driven innovation, AI regulation, and a ‘coming of age’ for Network as a Service (NaaS) to dominate the enterprise tech pioneer’s agenda over the next 12 months.  Need for AI frameworks Mirko Voltol...

Audra Security: Next-gen protection for small business

Dotlines UK has announced the upcoming launch of Audra Security, a new suite of hardware and software security products that promise to level up how homes and small businesses in the UK manage their security and internet usage.  Audra is designed to make internet security more accessible to a wider audience, by making it simpler, more affordable and user-friendly, while also championing planet-friendly initiatives. Key features of Audra Security  The announcement...

ISS strengthens team with security experts

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced that security industry veterans Russell Compton and Brian Friedman have joined the company as its new Director of Strategic Partnerships and Regional Sales Director for the Western U.S. respectively. Russell Compton Compton, who most recently served as Director of Strategic Sales and Partner Management for Identity Access Management at HID Global, will spearhead the company’s stra...

CIBC funds Aerospike's scalable AI data platform

CIBC Innovation Banking has provided a $30 million growth financing for Aerospike, a real-time database engineered for speed, scale and cost efficiency, powering mission-critical applications across diverse use cases, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). This funding will further expand the company’s go-to-market strategy and product innovation.  Aerospike operates at the intersection of the world’s growing data needs and the new opportuni...

Ericsson compact packet core: Cloud-native network solution

The new Ericsson Compact Packet Core includes the cloud-native Packet Core Controller (PCC) and Packet Core Gateway (PCG) network functions on top of a compact, one rack, version of Ericsson's Cloud-Native Infrastructure Solution (CNIS).  It is a global solution with pre-defined parameter settings and streamlined migration procedures that simplifies transition to cloud-native and maximises efficient return on investment in this key network infrastructure. Compact Packet Core fully support...

Genetec's 2025 physical security report insights

Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, shared the results of its 2025 State of the Physical Security Report. Based on insights from over 5,600 physical security pioneers worldwide (including end users, channel partners, systems integrators, and consultants), the report offers a comprehensive analysis of evolving trends in physical security operations. Cloud solutions for physical security As organisations evaluate cloud solutions for physical security,...

Gunnebo showcases innovative security at Intersec 2025

Gunnebo Group will present its commitment to innovation in advanced security solutions and sustainability across its flagship brands at Intersec 2025, held in Dubai, UAE, from January 14 -16, 2025. As a global pioneer in security solutions, Gunnebo will be on stand S2, A22, presenting a range of advanced, innovative technologies in safe storage, entrance control, and high-security electronic locks, with a focus on sustainability in design, materials, and energy efficiency. Safe storage solutio...

Comelit-PAC's integrated security & fire safety solutions

Comelit-PAC has introduced its evolved brand messaging: “Feel Secure,” to embody a commitment to delivering complete security and fire safety solutions that provide peace of mind to both professionals and end users. Feel Secure The “Feel Secure” message from the globally renowned company in integrated security and fire safety goes beyond product innovation. It reflects a promise to empower installers and distributors with solutions that are not only simple to install, b...

Codelocks NetCode: Future of access control solutions

2025 marks the half-way point of the decade and over ten years since they introduced the flagship Codelocks NetCode® Technology. The innovative, award-winning technology has driven a lot of the growth and change at Codelocks since its introduction. This got them to thinking; what will be the direction of travel for access control over the next 10 years? NetCode® didn’t emerge out of nowhere 10 years ago. It was intentionally developed to meet the demand for greater control and th...

Hanwha Vision dual-lens barcode reader camera launch

Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider, has unveiled the Dual-Lens Barcode Reader Camera, with models TNS-9040IBC, TNS-9050IBC, and TNS-9060IBC, to combine barcode recognition and video capture in one device. In combination with the Vision Logistics Tracking Software, barcodes, and video are provided in real-time to enhance inventory management, traceability, and incident investigation, reducing shipping errors, and returns, and ultimately boosting customer satisfaction.  ...

Protect against malware with NordLayer's new feature

The most common file formats for hiding malware are .exe and .zip, according to research by NordVPN. These are also the file formats that frequently land on employees' computers and end up posing great security risks to organisations. To address the issue, NordLayer, a provider of flexible cybersecurity tools for businesses, has just launched Download Protection, a robust security feature that automatically scans and instantly removes various types of malware-infected files from user-initiated...

Explore new security innovations at ISC East 2024

ISC East 2024, with its premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), and in partnership with the ASIS NYC Chapter, presented another year of dynamic programming as the Northeast’s security and public safety event.  Over three days, ISC East showcased premier keynote speakers, educational sessions, and professional development, and over 200 exhibitors displayed the latest innovations in the field.  SIA Education@ISC East programme From Nov. 19 to Nov. 21, ISC East w...

GCC leads in 5G penetration by 2030: Ericsson report

5G Standalone (5G SA) and 5G Advanced are expected to be a key focus for communications service providers (CSPs) for the remainder of the decade as they deploy new capabilities to create offerings centred on value delivery rather than data volume. The analysis is included among a wealth of statistical network insights in the November 2024 edition of the Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) Mobility Report, which extends the forecast period until the end of 2030. Network traffic data growth 5G networks ar...

Teledyne FLIR & Red Cat boost U.S. Army sUAS capabilities

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced it has been selected by Red Cat Holdings, Inc., to provide thermal imaging and Artificial Intelligence (AI) embedded software for its Black Widow™ small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS). SRR Program Red Cat was selected as the winner of the U.S. Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program of Record after an evaluation process completed by the Army Project Management Office for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems...

Texecom welcomes CRO Darren Jackson for strategic growth

Texecom is delighted to announce the appointment of Darren Jackson as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Darren brings over two decades of senior management experience, with a proven ability to deliver strategic growth and foster strong customer and stakeholder relationships across industries, including monitoring technology, telecommunications, and financial services. Darren Jackson Renowned for his hands-on leadership style and results-driven approach, Darren has built and led high-perfor...

Ecl-ips wins Best Use of Technology award in 2024

Bromsgrove-based security and monitoring company, Ecl-ips, is celebrating its win at the North Worcestershire Business Awards 2024. Best use of Technology Ecl-ips was a winner in the ‘Best use of Technology’ award category at the event at Hogarths Stone Manor near Kidderminster. Ecl-ips beat two other finalists: Redditch-based TSR Electrical Group and StarkEV, an electrical vehicle charging point installer to win. The security installer was among the 30 local businesses that were...