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Kaseya VSA 10: AI-driven workflows enhance security

Kaseya, the globally renowned provider of AI-powered IT management and cybersecurity software, launched an innovative AI-workflow generator within its VSA 10 platform. Using generative AI, technicians can describe a desired outcome in simple language, and Cooper Copilot builds the entire automation workflow, with no specialised product knowledge or previous scripting experience required. AI-powered workflows “Creating workflows with AI isn’t just easier — it’s signific...

Tony Ball appointed new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Entrust Inc.

Entrust, a pioneer in providing identity-centric security solutions, announced the appointment of Tony Ball as its incoming Chief Executive Officer. Ball will replace Todd Wilkinson, who plans to retire on March 31, 2026, after 17 years leading the company. “I’m honoured to work with pioneers like Todd, Tony, and the entire senior leadership team,” said Bobby Mehta, Chair of the Entrust Board of Directors, adding “I’m pleased to see Tony step in to lead the or...

New Axis appointments strengthen UK security focus

Axis Communications, a global pioneer in network video and a 2024 Great Place to Work, announces several new appointments that coincide with the completion of a restructuring, bringing together key regions including the UK & Ireland, the Nordics, and Eastern Europe. Joining the newly formed Northern and Eastern Europe region, the new appointments will focus on the UK & Ireland to ensure continued delivery of exceptional partner and customer support. Most thriving workplaces Axis achie...

DoorBird achieves UL certification for safety & integration

DoorBird, a major provider of smart video door communication systems, proudly announces that its product line has achieved the UL certification, a rigorous safety standard for Audio/Video, Information, and Communication Technology Equipment.  This certification underscores DoorBird’s dedication to delivering professionally engineered, future-ready solutions for the commercial and multi-family residential sectors. This certification confirms that DoorBird products meet stringent...

iDenfy and Virtual NGO partner for KYC compliance

iDenfy, a full-stack identity verification, compliance, and fraud prevention hub, has partnered with Virtual NGO, a US-based software company that helps licence NGOs and non-profit organisations. This partnership is designed to solve specific industry challenges and address the operational needs of such entities by ensuring complete Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance. With iDenfy’s verification software, Virtual NGO plans to scale faster and onboard more users, accepting global projects...

DigiCert's World Quantum Readiness Day 2025

DigiCert, a global provider of digital trust, announced open registration for its annual World Quantum Readiness Day virtual event, which takes place on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. The company is also accepting submissions for its Quantum Readiness Awards. Both initiatives spotlight the critical need for current security infrastructures to adapt to the imminent reality of quantum computing.  Adopt PQC standards World Quantum Readiness Day is a catalyst for action, urging enterprises a...

Camden Column switches for restroom privacy control

Camden has introduced a line of 4-1/2” (114mm) wide Column switches, available in a ‘top load’ model (installed by assembling the switch on the wall vertically) or a ‘Side Load’ model (assembled by mounting the switch horizontally on the wall with six screws). The narrow size makes these switches less obtrusive and ideal for Restroom (privacy) control, particularly when multiple switches are mounted together. CM-74 and CM-84 Series 4-1/2” wide Column switches...

Suprema BioStation 3 integrates with Verkada

Suprema, a global pioneer of AI-based security solutions, announced a new integration with Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security. Suprema’s access control AI edge device – BioStation 3, featuring AI-powered facial authentication – now integrates with Verkada Access Control to enable organisations to use facial authentication to lock and unlock doors. Suprema’s open cloud integration platform This seamless and cost-effective integration leverages Supr...

HID acquires Calmell to boost smart ticketing

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Calmell Group, a Spanish manufacturer of smart cards, smart paper tickets and magnetic tickets, primarily for the public transportation vertical. The addition of Calmell Group expands HID’s smart ticketing portfolio to include smart paper and magnetic tickets, as well as providing HID a stronger geographic foothold in the public transportation space, particularly in Spain, the European...

XS4 One S: Modern access control by Salto

Salto launches the new XS4 One S, a next-generation addition to the XS4 One product family and cutting-edge extension of Salto’s smart access ecosystem. Designed for global compatibility and aesthetic versatility, the XS4 One S is a compact yet powerful, universal electronic locking solution that redefines what modern access control can look and feel like. Enhanced features and new design This new series offers enhanced features and a contemporary square design with sleek reader surface...

Tech giants to exhibit at DSEI UK 2025 Tech Zone

With the Ministry of Defence doubling down on technology to futureproof the UK’s armed forces, this year’s DSEI UK (9–12 September, Excel London) will unveil its updated Tech Zone with more than 100 tech companies, a hub for the cutting-edge innovation which is set to reshape how Britain fights and wins. Tech giants like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Garmin Europe Ltd, and Capgemini will exhibit — showing that defence is no longer the domain of traditional contractors alone...

MacGregor secures twistlock order from Hapag-Lloyd

MacGregor has secured an order from Hapag-Lloyd for its fully automatic twistlocks (ACV-1) “Hippo”, designed to improve cargo handling efficiency. Twistlocks are used to secure containers on ships, ensuring stability and safety during transport. This order will support Hapag-Lloyd’s A19-series ships, which include six 19,900 TEU vessels: Al Nefud, Al Dahna Express, Barzan, Al Muraykh, Al Zubara, and Tihama. The order was booked in the first quarter of 2025. The first set of H...

Martin Vermaak joins ICT as chief operating officer

Integrated Control Technology (ICT), a major provider of intelligent access control, intrusion detection, building automation and security solutions, is pleased to announce Martin Vermaak as the new Chief Operating Officer at ICT. As ICT continues to expand its global footprint, the company’s executive leadership remains focused on making strategic investments that foster a team committed to driving success for partners and customers worldwide. Addition to the executive team  Marti...

Sepura CTO joins TCCA Board for critical communications

Sepura, a global pioneer in mission-critical communications solutions, announces that its Chief Technology Officer, Peter Hudson, has been appointed to the Board of The Critical Communications Association (TCCA). Peter brings over 25 years of experience in the critical communications industry, with a deep understanding of both TETRA and broadband technologies. As Sepura’s CTO, he has led the company’s technology strategy, spearheading innovation in TETRA, LTE, and hybrid communicat...

Greg Kraus joins Allient Defense as Strategic Director

Allient Inc., a global designer and manufacturer of speciality Motion, Controls and Power products and solutions for targeted industries and applications, is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Kraus as Director of Strategic Operations for its Allient Defense Solutions (ADS) business unit. In this role, Greg will lead project and operational excellence initiatives across Allient sites contributing to defense market solutions, while also serving as General Manager of Allient’s Wate...

MN2S integrates iDenfy for safe music distribution

iDenfy, a global RegTech pioneer in identity verification and fraud prevention services categories, announced a new partnership with MN2S, a worldwide music distribution and label services provider. The collaboration brings iDenfy’s cutting-edge identity verification technology to MN2S’s operational ecosystem, ensuring that independent artists and labels onboarded to the platform are legitimate and fully verified. As digital platforms grow and the lines between human-made and AI-ge...

Omnilert expands Secure Schools Grant Program

Omnilert, a pioneer in AI-powered active shooter prevention technology, today announced a significant expansion of its Secure Schools Grant Program in response to overwhelming demand from schools and universities nationwide. Originally intended to support 20 schools, the program will now provide 50 schools across the United States with three years of free access to Omnilert's AI Gun Detection, the company's AI-driven firearm detection solution. This expansion is made possible in part through a...

ASSA ABLOY ecoLOGIC earns certified energy savings

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems announced that its AI-powered solution for automatic sliding doors, ecoLOGIC, has earned the Certified Energy Savings Certification from GreenCircle Certified, LLC—a pioneering independent third-party organisation that verifies environmental claims. “By earning our Certified Energy Savings certification, ASSA ABLOY has demonstrated a measurable reduction in energy consumption, aligning with a higher level of environmental responsibility,” said Sara...

SharpEagle's global website for safety innovations

SharpEagle, an industrial safety solutions provider, has rolled out its new global website. The launch comes as part of the company's push to expand internationally and make it easier for clients worldwide to access their services. It's a significant development for SharpEagle as they work towards delivering advanced industrial safety solutions and customised services to more businesses around the world. Robust safety solutions SharpEagle focuses on providing robust safety solutions to enhanc...

Allied Universal wins 2025 award for security solutions

Allied Universal®, the globally renowned global security and facility services company, announced that its Unified Command Centre Solution has received a 2025 Commercial Integrator BEST Award in the category of “Surveillance Storage/Management Solutions.” The awards are given in 37 categories and recognise products and services that can enhance commercial integrators’ businesses, including making them more profitable and sustainable. Integrating real-time video analytics...

Interface debuts Virtual Perimeter Guard at NRF PROTECT 2025

Interface Systems, a pioneering managed service provider delivering business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, announced it will unveil its Virtual Perimeter Guard solution at NRF PROTECT 2025. Designed to help retailers, restaurants, and other commercial businesses reduce crime and improve outdoor security, Virtual Perimeter Guard combines AI-enabled cameras with live intervention from Interface’s U.S.-based security e...

DNAKE expands with new LA office for smart intercoms

DNAKE, a provider of home and building video intercom systems and communications solutions, has officially opened its first US office in downtown Los Angeles. The establishment of this office opens a new chapter for the company as both a strategic upgrade for DNAKE's global expansion and its ability to better serve customers in the important North American market.  Los Angeles will now serve as a critical hub for the company's global operations with the new office serving as a bridge...

Evolution appoints joint group managing directors

Evolution, the UK and Ireland’s largest privately owned, employee-owned electronic security and life safety systems integrator, has appointed Jake Rackham and Mark Corrigan as Joint Group Managing Directors. The move comes as founders Richard Lambert and John Wust step back into consultative roles, marking a key milestone in Evolution’s 30th anniversary year and its ongoing success following the transition to employee ownership in 2022. Jake and Mark, who both began their careers a...

SmartSTEMs celebrates 10 years of impact in STEM

Ten years ago, a corporate social responsibility initiative by a Glasgow-based cybersecurity firm sparked what would become a movement for change. That initiative, led by Stuart Macdonald of SERIC, brought 500 young people to Glasgow Caledonian University for a single-day event to explore opportunities in STEM. On Friday 13 June 2025, SmartSTEMs returns to where it all began, Glasgow Caledonian University, once again welcoming 500 young people through the doors, not just to learn about science...

DNAKE & Nestor: Benelux smart intercom partnership

DNAKE, an industry-renowned and trusted provider of IP video intercom and smart home solutions, and Nestor, a premier distributor specialising in access automation and security, have jointly announced a partnership for distribution in the Benelux market with exclusivity for Belgium and Luxembourg. This collaboration empowers Nestor to distribute DNAKE’s full suite of solutions - including IP video intercom, 2-wire IP intercom and access control systems - to its established network....

Nemetschek invests in AI-driven platform - Handoff for contractors

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...

Atos secures £58 million Ministry of Justice (MOJ) contract for tech support

Atos, a global pioneer in digital transformation, announces that it has signed a four-year £58 million contract with the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) to provide technical support for Platform and Legacy Services, with the option to extend for a further year. The new contract reinforces Atos’ longstanding role as a trusted technology partner to the Ministry of Justice and ensures continued support for a digitally enabled Justice System, delivering benefits to citizens across England and...

XPressEntry certified with Synergis in Genetec 5.13

Telaeris, Inc., a global pioneer in handheld security and emergency mustering solutions, announced that its XPressEntry system is now certified and fully integrated with Synergis™ access control module in Genetec™ Security Center 5.13. This certification ensures seamless compatibility, providing safety and security teams with enhanced mobile access control, real-time badge verification, and emergency evacuation management through XPressEntry’s industry-leading handheld readers...

DNAKE E214 monitor: Cost-effective smart features

DNAKE, a pioneer in IP video intercom and smart home solutions, introduces the E214, a 4.3-inch Linux-based indoor monitor that combines essential security features with affordable residential pricing.  This innovative product is specifically tailored for residential projects with a focus on affordability, without sacrificing functionality or user experience. Key features of E214 1. Reliable Linux OS A stable and secure operating system for the indoor monitor, ensuring smooth and r...

Acre Security appoints Jon Nelson as Senior Vice President of Engineering

Acre Security, a global pioneer in providing cutting-edge security platforms, has announced the appointment of Jon Nelson as Senior Vice President of Engineering. With more than 25 years of experience leading large-scale, cross-functional engineering and product development teams, Nelson will oversee Acre’s global engineering strategy, platform transformation initiatives, and its consistent delivery of next-generation security solutions. Extensive experience Nelson joins ACRE from Rockw...