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Circumvent, a cloud security start-up, announces $6 million in early funding from Paladin Capital Group, the cyber and secure AI investor. Circumvent is building a next-generation, proactive cloud security platform designed to help cloud and security teams cut through the noise and take immediate action on what matters most. Organisations are drowning in alerts from security tools spread across their infrastructure and application stack. The platform leverages AI and machine learning to ingest...

Optalysys, a company enabling the future of secure computing, has launched the world’s first dedicated enterprise-grade server for blockchain — LightLocker™ Node, designed to enable Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) and ensure complete confidentiality on any transaction. Traditionally, public blockchain transactions are fully transparent, meaning all activity between wallets is visible and recorded — a significant challenge for industries handling sensitive information...

Cisco unveiled new innovations to help companies adapt and transform in the AI era. Enterprises are under pressure to accelerate secure AI adoption and drive value from AI investments. To help organisations meet these opportunities, Cisco continues to reimagine the datacentres and workplaces of the future. Infrastructure for the AI era “Cisco is delivering the critical infrastructure for the AI era—secure networks and experiences, optimised for AI that connect the world and power...

Cisco unveiled groundbreaking innovations to simplify, secure, and future-proof data centres, empowering organisations to scale their AI ambitions with confidence. Cisco’s leadership in hyperscale and AI infrastructure-as-a-service markets demonstrates the foundational role that secure, resilient networking plays in the data centre architecture. In Q3 FY25, Cisco notably surpassed its annual target of $1 billion in AI infrastructure orders from hyperscalers a full quarter ahead of sc...

Cisco announced innovations to help enterprises reimagine security for the AI era. Security teams are racing to securely adopt AI throughout their enterprises, while threat actors are using AI to increase the frequency and reduce the cost of launching sophisticated cyber attacks. To overcome this unprecedented challenge, Cisco is fusing security capabilities deeper into its networking infrastructure, helping companies implement zero trust architectures, innovating on security for AI apps and mo...

Cisco unveiled a new network architecture to power the campus, branch, and industrial networks of the future. The new architecture delivers unmatched operational simplicity through unified management, next-generation networking devices purpose-built for AI workloads, and advanced security capabilities embedded into the network. AI and IoT initiatives Faced with these challenges, IT teams need a new method to scale operations, reduce downtime Cisco is setting a new standard for how...

VIVOTEK (3454-TW), the global pioneering security solution provider, continues to prioritise robust corporate governance. In the Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation’s Corporate Governance Evaluation, the company has progressed from level 7 to level 2 over the past five years. This year, VIVOTEK was once again ranked among the top 5% of NT$5-10 billion market cap enterprises, highlighting its ongoing commitment to excellence in governance. Advancing sustainable development This year the e...

Eviden, the Atos Group product brand, pioneering in advanced computing, cybersecurity products, mission-critical systems, and vision AI, announces the availability of a cybersecure and sovereign Ethernet switching solution, the XMC Ethernet switch card, specifically designed for mission-critical environments. This innovative solution uses a protocol break of communications to achieve the security and independence of critical communication systems. Designed and manufactured in France, this XMC-...

After launching in the USA, Milestone’s Project Hafnia is now engaged in Europe with the city of Genoa, Italy. The aim is to develop AI-driven solutions to enhance traffic management systems and create smarter cities with high-quality, regulation compliant video data trained with NVIDIA NeMo Curator on NVIDIA DGX Cloud. Milestone is one of the early adopters of the newly announced NVIDIA Omniverse Blueprint for Smart City AI, a reference framework for optimising city operations with...

Hanwha Vision, a pioneer in security and surveillance solutions, is excited to introduce the second-generation X series AI cameras, with six currently available models, powered by the new Wisenet 9 AI-native System on Chip (SoC).  Designed for diverse environments, this next generation of cameras ensures clearer images, smarter monitoring, and more efficient data handling for security operations-while delivering superior AI object detection and attribute extraction, as well as enabling gre...

New research suggests that the global security screening market is anticipated to grow from USD 9.92 billion in 2025 to USD 13.80 billion in 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. Report authors, Marketsandmarkets, say that the accelerated expansion in this sector is primarily fuelled by an increase in global security threats, a surge in terrorism-related risks, and a growing need for enhanced public safety measures at key infrastructure points such as transportation hubs, gover...

Orange Business and Toshiba Europe have partnered to launch the first quantum-safe networking service in Paris, France. Orange Quantum Defender uses Toshiba’s Quantum Safe Networking technology, which combines Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) with Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) for defence in depth. The service is now commercially available in the greater Paris area.  The quantum-safe network The quantum-safe network offers the ultimate protection for sensitive data against future...

As artificial intelligence reshapes classrooms across the world, the debate has shifted from whether to adopt the technology to how to deploy it responsibly, fairly, and with impact. With the AI-driven edtech market on track to hit $32.27 billion by 2030, the pressure to get the rollout right is strong. Experts caution that countries that delay introducing AI risk widening the digital skills gap. According to UNESCO, rapid progress in AI has made the digital gap even bigger, leading t...

The Nemetschek Group, a pioneer in software for the AEC/O and media industries, has made a strategic investment in Handoff, a fast-growing U.S.-based platform using AI to automate operations for contractors. Founded in 2019, Handoff helps remodellers and small construction businesses streamline estimating, proposals, client management, and invoicing. Handoff's go-to solution With over 10,000 monthly active users and $6 billion in annualised project volume, Handoff has quickly become a go-to s...

HackerOne, a pioneer in offensive security solutions, announced the appointment of Nidhi Aggarwal as Chief Product Officer (CPO) and member of the executive leadership team. Aggarwal will lead the execution of HackerOne's platform vision and product strategy, unifying the company’s product portfolio around a more integrated, AI-powered experience that seamlessly scales human security expertise through AI agents to not just find but remediate vulnerabilities. HackerOne’s product evo...

Semperis, a pioneer in AI-powered identity security and cyber resilience, announced new detection capabilities in its Directory Services Protector (DSP) platform to defend against “BadSuccessor,” a high-severity privilege escalation technique targeting a newly introduced feature in Windows Server 2025. The enhancements-developed in direct collaboration with the Akamai research team that discovered the vulnerability-enable organisations to detect and respond to exploitation attempts...

At a time when quantum computing is rapidly emerging as an entirely new security challenge for organisations and governments around the world, Commvault, a major provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud and one of the first cyber resilience vendors to support post-quantum cryptography (PQC), announces enhancements to its PQC capabilities. These advancements are designed to help customers protect their highly sensitive, long-term data from a new generation...

Allegion US, a pioneering provider of security solutions, technology and services, will showcase the seamless integration of Schlage XE360™ electronic locks with Zentra, a game-changing access control solution for property managers and facility executives, at Apartmentalize. Built on Allegion’s legacy of security excellence, Zentra offers a user-friendly experience based on insights from property managers and maintenance staff. Advantage of the latest technology This pow...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”), a global pioneer in AI-driven security and productivity solutions for enterprise clients, along with its wholly owned subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), today announced the signing of a new national authorised dealer, marking a significant expansion into the logistics sector. The new dealer has placed an initial order for four RIO™ Mini solar-powered security trailers, each equipped with RAD&rs...

As he celebrates a decade with Gallagher Security, Regional Manager for China and North Asia, Jin Hui, reflects on a career marked by strong relationships, regional growth, and a deep passion for delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and partners.  Gallagher’s own expansion Jin joined Gallagher in 2015 as a Business Development Manager, quickly establishing himself as a key member of the Asia team through his technical expertise, customer-centric approach, and deep understan...

NCC Group, a people-powered, tech-enabled global cyber resilience business, announces a partnership with SentinelOne with the addition of the SentinelOne AI-powered Singularity™ Platform to NCC Group’s Managed Services and Incident Response offering. This addition provides NCC Group’s clients with expanded options for tech-flexibility as well as robust protection against cyber threats through advanced threat detection and response. Expanded options for tech-flexibility Int...

Six Degrees is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Drolet as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Tony Healy as its new Chief Information and Technology Officer (CITO). Both appointments bring an impressive track record to Six Degrees. As the Chief Operating Officer, Mike is focused heavily on the transformation and delivery of technology and services to the customers. Extensive experience With extensive global experience, he brings a wealth of knowledge in the deployment of inn...

Cellebrite, a pioneer in premier Digital Investigative solutions for the public and private sectors, announces its agreement to acquire Corellium, a pioneer in Arm-based virtualisation software. This combination will set a new standard for digital investigations and the security of smart devices including iOS, Android, automotive systems and any Arm-based IoT device. Customers across public safety, defense, intelligence and private sectors will benefit from:   Accelerated identif...

RealMan Robotics, a major innovator in embodied intelligence and modular robotic systems, made a powerful impression at Automate 2025, North America’s premier automation technology event. At booth No. 1852, RealMan unveiled its latest lineup of intelligent ultra-lightweight robotic arms, dual-arm platforms, and self-developed joint modules tailored for industrial automation, precision manufacturing, and human-robot collaboration. Dual-Arm lifting platform RealMan’s embodied dual-a...

ZE Government Solutions (ZEGS), a wholly owned subsidiary of AI-based gun detection pioneer ZeroEyes, launches the ZeroEyes Awareness Kit (ZEAK), a portable solution designed to enhance mobile threat detection and analytics for U.S. government and public safety agencies, including police, fire departments, and rescue services. ZEAK is an intuitive yet powerful system for detecting potential threats, including unauthorized intrusions (people and vehicles), maritime surface vessels, firearms, and...

Hikvision is set to host the Shaping Intelligence 2025 – Education Summit in Singapore. Scheduled from July 1 to 2, the summit will establish itself as Hikvision’s premier gathering for education transformation, bringing together global educators, technology pioneers, and industry pioneers to redefine the future of learning through AIoT solutions. Advancements in EdTech With a theme of ‘EdTech for a Brighter Future’, the summit will serve as a comprehensive platform f...

VAST Data, the AI Operating System company, announces the expansion of its strategic partnership with Cisco to deliver a fully integrated and validated AI infrastructure stack that spans compute, networking, storage, and observability. The VAST AI Operating System is now available directly through Cisco’s Global Price List (GPL) and is fully supported by Cisco as part of the joint solution – simplifying how enterprises implement, operate, and scale modern AI environments by enablin...

Illumio Inc., the breach containment company, announced a strategic integration with NVIDIA to help critical infrastructure organisations strengthen protections and advance their Zero Trust posture. The collaboration integrates the NVIDIA BlueField networking platform with Illumio’s breach containment platform, delivering robust security and operational efficiency across converged IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments. Illumio's AI-driven insights Critical infrastructure organ...

Keepit, the pioneer in SaaS data protection, announced that Dan Middleton, former VP at Veeam, has been appointed as its new VP for the UK and Ireland. Middleton will grow Keepit’s UKI sales team, accelerate pipeline generation, and drive the expansion of Keepit’s local partner ecosystem with the regional partner management team. Additionally, Middleton is responsible for Eastern Europe, Middle East and South Africa. Prior roles of Middleton Middleton brings a wealth of proven go-...

A growing number of UK small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are taking cybersecurity more seriously, with over half increasing their cyber defences in 2024, according to new research from Bionic. However, the report also reveals a cautious approach to emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), with many businesses citing concerns around accuracy, regulation, and data privacy. IT and communications sector 8% of surveyed SMBs reported a significant increase in cybersecurity sp...