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Synectics, a pioneer in advanced security and surveillance solutions, will demonstrate how its technology is helping organisations across transport, energy, critical infrastructure, leisure and hospitality, and smart city initiatives to enhance safety, efficiency, and cyber resilience. Synectics will exhibit at stand S1-I25 at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 12–14 January 2026.  Award-winning AI innovation Artificial Intelligence will be central to Synectics’ presence, with...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., a global pioneer in AI-driven security and productivity solutions, along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), reported a series of new orders since its last sales update, reflecting continued momentum across its device and software portfolio.   Recent orders include of SARA (Speaking Autonomous Responsive Agent), the Company’s multiple award-winning agentic AI platform, ROSA, RIO Mini, AVA,...

New independent research from Six Degrees, the secure, integrated cloud services provider, reveals a dangerous disconnect between retailer cyber confidence and real-world cyber resilience.   Data from the Six Degrees Retail Whitepaper shows that while most UK retailers are highly confident about their security posture, one in five admit their current defenses wouldn’t prevent a cyber-attack. This disconnect has far-reaching impacts because the retail sector faces an increasing v...

Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, shared its top predictions for the physical security industry in 2026.  In 2026, the conversation around cloud adoption will continue to mature. Organisations will prioritize solutions that offer deployment flexibility and scalability. Rather than committing to a single deployment model, enterprises will evaluate each workload based on performance, cost, and data residency requirements. They will then choose the en...

ASSA ABLOY has acquired International Door Products (“IDP”), a US manufacturer of standard and custom fire-rated steel door frames. "I am very pleased to welcome IDP 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.  "This acquisition marks an exciting milestone for ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions...

Google Cloud announced a significant, multi-million-dollar contract with the NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) to deliver highly secure, sovereign cloud capabilities. This strategic partnership is a major step in bolstering NATO's digital infrastructure, strengthening its data governance, and enabling it to securely leverage cutting-edge cloud and AI capabilities.  NCIA selected Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) to support the Joint Analysis, Training and Education Centre (JATE...

Emirates and OpenAI have entered into a strategic collaboration to advance AI adoption and innovation across the airline.  The collaboration will entail enterprise-wide deployment of ChatGPT Enterprise, supported by tailored AI literacy programs, technical exploration, and executive strategic alignment designed to embed AI capabilities across the organisation. Enormous potential for AI technology Ali Serdar Yakut, Executive Vice President IT said: “We see enormous potential for AI...

iDenfy, a pioneering global RegTech service provider, best known for its identity verification and fraud prevention solutions, designed to help regulated businesses comply with evolving compliance requirements, is noticing new threats in the music industry.  From iDenfy’s successful launch in 2017, AI and the convenience of online services have opened a door for bad actors to misuse online platforms, including in more niche sectors like streaming and music distribution. Last year, a...

Hackuity, the risk-based vulnerability management provider, released new research revealing the mounting pressure on security teams as they struggle to keep pace with the rising number of CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures).  The Vulnerability Management Report explores the challenges of vulnerability mafnagement and includes insights from 200 IT security decision-makers across the UK and APAC.  Additional strain As the number of CVEs continues to rise, nearly half (46%) of...

Truck-Lite Europe, a pioneering manufacturer of high-performance LED lighting for commercial vehicles, has unveiled a new state-of-the-art in-house testing facility, marking a major step forward in its commitment to product reliability, road safety, and regulatory compliance.   The newly expanded facility significantly enhances Truck-Lite’s ability to validate its lighting systems under real, on-the-road conditions. It features a comprehensive suite of testing technologies, incl...

Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider, has opened its cutting-edge Experience Centre in Paris, reinforcing its commitment to the French market and accelerating its expansion in this key market.  The Paris Experience Centre provides a dedicated space for customers and partners to engage directly with Hanwha Vision’s next-generation AI surveillance technologies. Visitors can experience firsthand how the company’s latest solutions – including AI-powered cameras...

dormakaba has acquired a minority stake in RealSense Inc. (“RealSense”), a pioneer in AI-powered computer vision. In addition to the venture investment, dormakaba will partner with the company to deliver next-generation intelligent access control solutions. RealSense was founded on July 11, 2025, as a spin-off of the pioneering technology company Intel Corporation and is based in Santa Clara, USA. With a dedicated team of around 120 specialists, RealSense offers industry-pioneering...

i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a global pioneer in professional security, public safety, and medical imaging solutions, announced it has been officially Certified as a 2025 Great Place to Work across all regions where it operates, including Japan, the Americas, EMEA, Asia Pacific and China.   The certification reflects i-PRO’s ongoing investment in a safe, inclusive, and empowering workplace culture. Based entirely on employee feedback, the recognition highlights...

Videonetics, an AI-powered video computing platform, proudly announces its continued association with ONVIF, the world’s pioneering standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products.  As a Full Member of ONVIF for three consecutive years, Videonetics – the only true blue-bred VMS and Video Analytics brand from the APAC region and serve on its various strategic committees, continues to reinforce India’s role in shaping global standards for interoperability...

Salto, a global pioneer in smart access solutions, announced the launch of XS4 Sense, an innovative Smart Energy Management System (SMES) designed to revolutionise energy efficiency in buildings. Combining cutting-edge wireless technology with real-time energy monitoring platform, XS4 Sense empowers building operators to reduce energy consumption, lower carbon footprints, and achieve sustainability goals – all without complex installations or invasive infrastructure upgrades.  Build...

OpenText, a global pioneer in secure information management for AI, announced an expanded partnership with Google Cloud to deliver transformative solutions across artificial intelligence (AI), data privacy, and sovereign cloud infrastructure.  The collaboration combines OpenText’s enterprise information management expertise with Google Cloud’s AI and infrastructure technologies to help organisations solve complex business challenges with confidence and agility. Suite of intell...

Motorola Solutions announced it has acquired Blue Eye, a pioneering provider of AI-powered enterprise remote video monitoring (RVM) services, based in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Blue Eye provides a comprehensive RVM service powered by AI to help detect threats in real time, enabling live voice talk-downs to deter crime and providing verified alerts to help accelerate law enforcement response. Enhanced situational awareness The company’s software platform is interoperable with pioneerin...

Allegion US, a pioneering provider of security solutions, technology and services, is excited to announce the release of a series of enhancements to their LCN 2800IQ and 9500IQ Senior Swing series operators, including the patent-pending, self-adjusting technology, AdaptivIQ. Built for durability and efficiency, the LCN Senior Swing offers year-round performance and peace of mind in heavy-use applications including healthcare, offices and other high-traffic areas. From the fully loaded controll...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announced the appointment of Jos Beernink as Vice President Europe for its Physical Access Control (PACS) business. In this role, Beernink will lead HID’s strategy, sales and operations across the whole European region, helping organisations leverage trusted identity and access control technologies to create a secure, smarter and more efficient workplace and physical spaces. Prior roles of Beernink  Beernink brings more than 2...

HID, a pioneer in trusted identity solutions, has achieved Texas Risk and Authorisation Management Program (TX-RAMP) certification for its Public Key Infrastructure as a Service (PKIaaS) solution. This certification demonstrates HID’s commitment to cybersecurity excellence and enables Texas state and local government to confidently engage with approved, trusted providers to procure secure, cloud-based certificate lifecycle management services with faster timelines and reduced administrati...

Schlage, America’s Most Trusted Lock Brand and pioneer in door hardware innovation for over a century, now announced the latest limited release from Pin & Tumbler™ A Studio by Schlage — the Refined Finishes Collection. Designed to elevate everyday spaces with subtle sophistication, the collection introduces three new finishes that embody quiet elegance and refined design. Design innovation “Design innovation is not always about bold statements — it’s al...

Suprema, a global pioneer of AI-powered security solutions, has been recognised by A&S magazine as a ‘2025 Global Top 50 Security Company’, marking its fifteenth consecutive year on the prestigious list. This consistent achievement underscores the company’s sustained growth, innovation, and global influence. A&S ranks the world’s top security companies annually based on revenue and profitability. Suprema has secured its place on this list since 2011. asmag.com&r...

SAS Technology successfully participated in the Hellenic Armed Forces exercise “Aisios Oionos 2025”, held in the wider Alexandroupolis–Evros region.  During the exercise, the company demonstrated for the first time the TALPS (Tactical Autonomous Laser Precision Strike) system — an advanced autonomous precision-strike capability developed as part of the ongoing operational employment of the UCAV SARISA II. The event was honoured by the presence of the Minister of Na...

DigiCert, a global pioneer in intelligent trust, announced that it has joined the F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP) Partner Program as a Select Partner. As part of this programme, DigiCert is working with F5 to deliver integrated solutions that enhance security, improve operational efficiency, and simplify multicloud operations for enterprise customers.  DigiCert brings automated certificate lifecycle management, centralised visibility, and policy-driven cryptographic go...

Immersive, the pioneer in cyber resilience, announced the general availability of Dynamic Threat Range, a groundbreaking new capability within its Immersive One platform that transforms how organisations validate and improve cyber readiness. Dynamic Threat Range runs authentic, full-chain live-fire attacks within supported enterprise environments, delivering a level of realism that traditional log replays cannot match. Powered by a new Infrastructure-as-Code foundation, it enables complex, real...

42Crunch, the pioneer in DevSecOps for API security, announced that its freely available API security testing tools for developers—integrated directly into popular IDEs including VS Code, JetBrains, and Eclipse—has surpassed the 2 million downloads worldwide. This milestone reflects the accelerating demand from CISOs for enterprises to adopt a proactive approach to API security.    As AI workloads multiply and organisations rely more heavily on automated systems that consu...

Solink, the pioneer in AI-driven video intelligence, introduced enhanced AI capabilities that accelerate response times and strengthen security operations, transforming everyday security video into business intelligence to improve safety, security, loss prevention and business performance. Security operations centres (SOCs) and frontline teams are facing more threats, more alerts, and more noise than ever before. From false alarms to missed incidents, the critical signals often get buried under...

SoSafe, Europe's pioneer in security awareness training and human risk management, announced the appointment of Daniel Farkas as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) effective immediately and Peter Grausgruber as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective 1 January 2026. The new hires join the executive leadership team as the company enters its next phase of growth and scale.  As CRO, Daniel Farkas will lead all revenue-generating functions, including sales, partnerships, marketing, and customer succe...

Zimperium, the global pioneer in mobile security, revealed findings from its zLabs team showing that thousands of popular Android applications — including top travel, airline, and weather apps — are still using an outdated mapping component that could put users and enterprises at risk. The investigation, titled “Follow the Map to Enterprise Risk: What’s Inside Popular Android Apps,” found that a legacy library known as libmapbox-gl.so, once part of Mapbox GL Native...

On Wednesday, November 19, starting at 08:00 CST, ASSA ABLOY hosts its Capital Markets Day in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Nico Delvaux, President & CEO and Erik Pieder, CFO, will provide an update on ASSA ABLOY’s strategy and direction, including an overview of the company’s strategic objectives and priorities to accelerate profitable growth.  The financial targets of an EBIT-margin of 16-17% and annual sales growth of 10% over a business cycle are re-confirmed. No deta...