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The latest Gallagher Security Command Centre v9.50 release is designed to help organisations achieve more with their security investment. Headlining the release is the full integration of AccessNow, Gallagher Security’s cloud-native platform that automates the entire access and credential request process from request through to approval and provisioning. Largely manual process Josh Arnold, Chief Product Officer, says at many organisations today, granting access remains a largely manual...

Physical security has always involved a trade-off: the most capable systems were often the most complex to run. On-premise servers, siloed video and access control platforms, and multi-dashboard workflows became the norm; not because anyone wanted it that way, but because the integrations weren’t there to do better. That’s changing. Rhombus is excited to announce their strategic partnership with Honeywell, bringing Rhombus’ cloud-managed video security platform together...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announces a major update to its SecurOS® UVSS (Under-Vehicle Surveillance Solution) product line. The launch introduces four UVSS solution versions for different market segments alongside significant functional enhancements, delivering unparalleled flexibility, speed, and accuracy for undercarriage threat detection. Multiple vehicle entry points These four new UVSS versions include:&n...

Zero Networks, the provider of Zero Trust security solutions, announces customer momentum in Operational Technology (OT), as industrial enterprises increasingly select the company to accelerate OT segmentation initiatives and modernise cyber resilience strategies. Adoption includes multiple top 20 global manufacturing companies, underscoring rising market demand for OT security solutions that prevent ransomware spread, contain cyber incidents, and protect uptime without disrupting production. Z...

Digital locking specialist SimonsVoss has launched the FORTLOX Series, a new mechatronic locking system designed to help organisations strengthen security across technical infrastructure sites with remote assets and distributed estates. At the centre of the system is the FORTLOX Cylinder, a thumb-turn-free and battery-free digital cylinder powered directly by the multifunctional FORTLOX Key. Together, the system delivers a freely programmable digital access solution that can be managed centrall...

Netwatch, a pioneer in proactive video monitoring and AI-enabled security services, announces the appointment of Justin Nagy as Chief Executive Officer. Justin brings more than 20 years of experience in the security industry, with a strong track record of driving operational transformation, accelerating growth and scaling customer-focused organisations. Most recently, he served as CEO of The SEER Group, a multi-brand home services platform, where he led the company through a period of rapid exp...

Singlewire Software, a pioneer in solutions that help keep people safe and informed, today released the findings of its new report, "2026 State of Safety & Operational Readiness in K-12 Schools." Following up on its inaugural 2025 School Entrance study, this year's research captured responses from over 500 school staff members across the United States, revealing a critical disconnect between school safety priorities and the daily reality of campus security. Daily accountability processes...

Building on the success of Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2025, which welcomed participants from 95 countries, GSX 2026 is set to deliver another exceptional lineup of thought leadership and innovation. Taking place 14-16 September at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, the event will feature 200+ education sessions, 500+ exhibitors, and three transformational keynote speakers who will challenge security professionals to think differently about leadership, technology, and res...

iDenfy, a global RegTech and fraud prevention service provider, announced a major platform update ahead of the European Union’s Digital Identity Wallet compliance regulations for regulated businesses that require verifying users through government-backed digital ID verification methods, all without asking the user to upload an actual photo of their ID document. That means users will be entering their credentials that they use for daily services already, which creates a familiarity factor....

Iris ID, the global pioneer in noncontact fusion biometric technology, is displaying its advanced authentication solutions at ID4Africa 2026, May 12–15, in the exhibit hall at Both R47.  The company is excited to demonstrate its innovative solutions and speak with governments, stakeholders, and end users on the importance of biometric systems that are inclusive as well as builds trust. “As Africa moves toward comprehensive digital ecosystems, the need for frictionless, accurate...

Zimperium, the pioneer in AI-empowered mobile security, announces the launch of Mobile App Response Agent, enabling security teams to respond faster than ever before to fraud and security threats. Leveraging Zimperium’s unmatched expertise in mobile security, Mobile App Response Agent is part of Zimperium’s Mobile App Protection Suite (MAPS), empowering SOC and Fraud teams to assess attacks on their mobile app before they result in fraud or a breach by reducing the time required for...

RecFaces, a global developer of enterprise-grade facial biometric software, will host an exclusive online expert panel, “Face Forward: Building the Smart Office Standard in APAC”, on June 2 at 3:00 PM IST, bringing together voices in biometrics, smart infrastructure, and workplace transformation to explore how facial recognition is rapidly becoming the new operational standard for offices across India and the wider Asia-Pacific region. As APAC’s smart office and smart building...

DigiCert, a pioneer in intelligent trust, introduces a new AI Trust architecture designed to help organisations secure AI systems and their outputs. The company is also unveiling new capabilities to help secure autonomous agents and AI models, along with separate capabilities to provide verifiable content authenticity in the age of AI. Artificial intelligence is accelerating innovation at an unprecedented pace while simultaneously breaking traditional models of trust. Autonomous agents act acro...

iDenfy, an international RegTech provider specialising in identity verification and fraud prevention solutions, announced the launch of a phone number-based one-time verification feature for Australia and New Zealand. The new update to iDenfy’s SMS Verification solution adds an important dual, real-time verification layer: users both verify their phone and then continue to capture their ID document’s information, minimising chances of fraud. Since this flow is already familiar, the...

iDenfy, an international RegTech provider specialising in identity verification and fraud prevention solutions, announced the launch of a phone number-based one-time verification feature for Australia and New Zealand. The new update to iDenfy’s SMS Verification solution adds an important dual, real-time verification layer: users both verify their phone and then continue to capture their ID document’s information, minimising chances of fraud. Since this flow is already familiar, the...

The security technology manufacturer Paxton has officially unveiled Solo, a phone-based, cloud-hosted access control system. With Solo, your phone is the system, your phone is the key. To support the launch, Paxton is going for a true 1st, giving away 10,000 free Solo starter kits, placing the technology directly into the hands of security installers. Adam Stroud, Paxton’s CEO, said: “Solo is different. It is the first system that fully utilises the modern capabilities of a smart ph...

As supply chain disruptions continue to wreak havoc on global economies, port security and landside operations are increasingly burdened with dynamic security challenges, operational risks, and tightening regulations. Efficient, rapid door-to-door cargo transport is critical as the volume of goods transported by global container fleets has nearly doubled in recent years and large increases in maritime traffic have led to cargo pileups at ports that have reached crisis levels during the pandemic...

On the banks of the Arkansas River in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the River Spirit Casino Resort is the second largest of nine casinos owned by Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises where, on any given day, an enormous amount of money exchanges hands - requiring a comprehensive security framework to protect those who are playing with, handling, transferring, and protecting such large sums. From a security posture, it is a complex, cross-site operational challenge that needs to follow a simple set of procedur...

iDenfy, a global pioneer in RegTech identity verification and fraud prevention solutions, launched an identity verification application for WooCommerce merchants. The new integration gives online store owners a direct way to require identity verification for customers before purchase or in other, higher-risk scenarios, depending on the store’s risk management strategy and unique case. The idea behind the plugin is that it’s easy to use and doesn’t require any complex manual se...

Totem, operator of one of Latin America’s largest and most advanced video monitoring operations, today announced its continued expansion into the North American security market, offering monitoring centres in the U.S., Canada and Mexico a verified, cost-effective solution for 24/7 remote video monitoring a scalable operations support. As U.S. monitoring centres face growing pressure to expand coverage while managing labour costs, Totem provides a trusted extension of their operations staf...

iDenfy, a global RegTech specialising in identity verification and fraud prevention solutions, shares its newest insights into the synthetic identity fraud crisis, introducing vital adjustments to its Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) platform. Company officials claim that fraud rates have increased at least 15% in various industries, especially in high-risk sectors like iGaming. As a result, the best way to actually combat issues like synthetic ID fraud or gen AI fraud i...

Commvault, a pioneer in unified resilience at enterprise scale, announces an expansion of its Commvault Flex partner ecosystem, extending to Hitachi Vantara and NetApp. Designed for organisations with very large, dynamic datasets, Commvault Flex, previously called HyperScale Flex, delivers purpose-built data protection and resilience with a flexible architecture that connects to external high-performance flash storage pools. Mission-critical applications The demand for AI-ready data centre ca...

Herta has announced the upcoming launch of Herta v4, the next generation of its platform, arriving next month. Designed to deliver stronger security, improved performance and greater scalability, the new release marks an important step in the company’s ongoing evolution of advanced biometric technology. Herta v4 introduces a modernised platform architecture created to meet the growing demands of today’s security and operational environments. The new version is designed to help custo...

Invicti, a pioneer in application security testing, announces the availability of its new DAST-to-SAST correlation capability, designed to help organisations rapidly identify and fix runtime vulnerabilities with unmatched accuracy and speed. Modern DevOps teams face increasing pressure to deliver software quickly without compromising security. Traditional Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) solutions amplify the pressure by surfacing verified runtime vulnerabilities when run late in the...

Security has become a fundamental requirement for modern businesses. From protecting physical assets to ensuring employee safety and regulatory compliance, organisations increasingly rely on digital security infrastructure. One of the most important components of this infrastructure is the Door Access Control system, which determines who can enter a facility, where they can go, and when they can access specific areas. Global demand for access control technology The global demand for access c...

A Cupertino startup founded by a former Apple engineer who helped develop Face ID has spent a decade building the alternative — and today announced it has raised $50 million to bring it to the world. Alcatraz, which makes an AI-powered physical access control system that authenticates employees without retaining any personal biometric data, has closed a $50 million Series B funding round, bringing total capital raised to more than $100 million. The round was led by BlackPeak Capital, Cogi...

As global events and venues face increasing pressure to deliver safe, secure and seamless operations, Accredit Solutions announces the launch of Accredit OS – a category-defining identity operating system designed to bring control, visibility and compliance to complex environments. From major international tournaments and high-profile sporting events to multi-use venues operating year-round, organisations are managing growing volumes of workforce, media, contractors and visitors often acr...

Zitko Group has launched a rebrand, reflecting its positioning as a global talent solutions partner for organisations operating in security-led, high-risk and technology-driven environments. As delivery environments have become more complex and increasingly global, the role of talent has evolved. Organisations are no longer measured solely on hiring outcomes, but on how effectively talent supports performance, compliance and operational continuity across multi-region programmes, systems and ris...

At ISC West 2026, Xthings, a pioneer in AIoT and smart security, introduces Xthings One, a modular, on-premises security command center designed for organisations seeking to unify video surveillance, access control, and workforce intelligence in a single edge platform. Xthings One unifies video surveillance, access control, time and attendance, and visitor management into a single edge-based platform, giving business owners and security teams the clarity and control that fragmented systems have...

Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneer security and facility services company, announces HELIAUS® Gov, the government-ready deployment of its award-winning HELIAUS workforce management system. Purpose-built for federal and defense operations, HELIAUS Gov delivers the same trusted HELIAUS capabilities – predictive analytics, digital post orders, geofenced activity tracking and AI-powered insights – in a compliance-segregated environment with no crossover to commercial i...