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Ransomware activity targeting the Middle East surged to its highest level during the 17-month period assessed by CloudSEK, jumping from 17 threat intelligence feeds in April 2025 to 357 in June 2026 — more than a 20-fold increase. The sharp ransomware escalation is part of a wider shift in the region’s cyber threat landscape, where financially motivated cybercrime is increasingly operating alongside politically driven hacktivism, state-linked espionage, destructive attacks and rapid...

ASSA ABLOY will be exhibiting at Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2026 from September 14 - 16 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The company invites attendees to visit the ASSA ABLOY booth #1421, where it will showcase its latest innovations in digital access solutions and software, doors, frames, and mechanical hardware. Visit the booth to see first-hand the products and solutions that are transforming facility operations across the country. More secure environments &ldq...

Entrust announces new capabilities for its Cryptographic Security Platform (CSP) that help organisations turn Cryptographic Bill of Materials (CBOMs) data into action. Government agencies, financial institutions, healthcare organisations, and other critical infrastructure operators are navigating increased cyber threats, shorter certificate lifecycles, the rapid growth of machine and AI identities, evolving compliance requirements, and the transition to post-quantum cryptography. Evolving comp...

Boon Edam Inc., a global pioneer in physical security entrances, will demonstrate its advanced secure entry innovations and the latest biometric and access control integrations at GSX 2026 booth 2633. The company will feature innovations like the Speedlane Compact and its Turnlock Full Height Turnstile on a forklift-ready mobile platform, as well as integrations with biometric industry leaders. Advanced entrances for secure, seamless access "Securing complex facilities—from outer p...

barox Kommunikation AG has announced a new partnership with QR Tech Solutions, a value-added technology distributor serving the UAE and wider MENA region. The agreement will give systems integrators and end users in the region enhanced access to barox’s high-performance Ethernet PoE switches and media converters, and built-in integration tools for professional video security applications. Part of the MultiPower International Group (MPI), QR Tech Solutions is based in the UAE and traces it...

Hexaware Technologies, an AI-first digital and IT services company, announces the appointment of Vivek Jetley as CEO Designate. Vivek will join Hexaware and assume the role of CEO on October 28, 2026. The appointment comes at an important moment for Hexaware as the company enters its next phase of accelerated growth with AI reshaping enterprise technology services globally and creating new sources of client demand. Srikrishna Ramakarthikeyan ("Keech") will step down as CEO and as a member of th...

Kaseya, the global provider of AI-powered cybersecurity and IT management software, welcomes thousands of managed service providers (MSPs) and IT professionals to Kaseya Connect Edge, the company’s virtual innovation summit. The event focused on the technologies and strategies shaping the future of IT, from AI and cyber resilience to compliance, automation and operational efficiency. Among the announcements unveiled at Connect Edge were two significant enhancements to Datto RMM designed t...

Iris ID, the pioneer in iris recognition technology, is showcasing its latest biometric identity solutions at booth 710 during Identity Week America, September 2-3. The company will demonstrate how its simultaneous iris and face fusion authentication delivers faster, more secure identity verification for government, enterprise, healthcare, transportation, financial services, and other high security applications. Trusted biometric identity “Modern security environments can no longer affo...

Iris ID, the pioneer in iris recognition technology, is showcasing its next-generation iris and face fusion solutions at Identity Week America, September 10-11. At Booth 417, attendees can see how Iris ID’s touchless identity solutions are engineered for today’s most demanding environments, from enterprise security to national identification programs. Additionally, NextgenID, an Iris ID partner and trusted provider of identity security and technology, will display their Identity Sta...

Iris ID, the pioneer in iris recognition technology, announces the release of the iCAM TD200, a next-generation handheld biometric camera designed to simultaneously capture dual iris and face images quickly and accurately in real-world and challenging environments. It combines portability, an intuitive interface, and powerful imaging capture in a lightweight form factor, making it ideal for identity programs and security applications worldwide delivering One Trusted Identity.   Hand...

With its Middle East entity now operational, Gallagher Security is building on more than 20 years of regional success through continued investment in local talent and a new office in Dubai Silicon Oasis, reinforcing its long-term commitment to a key growth market. “When we announced the establishment of our Middle East entity, we made a commitment to bringing Gallagher closer to our End Users and Channel Partners. The Middle East remains one of the most important growth regions in our glo...

Boon Edam Inc., a global pioneer in physical security entrance products, has maintained its Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) designation from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for five years. The designation is for its manufacturing facility in Lillington, N.C. The SHARP designation recognises model workplaces that exemplify the best safety and health management systems and approaches in their operations. Ongoing...

3xLOGIC, the foremost provider of integrated and intelligent security solutions, has launched VIGIL 13.5, the latest update to its VIGIL Video Management System (VMS). The new release introduces AI Bridge and Face Recognition, allowing organisations to deploy advanced AI-powered video analytics and security intelligence without replacing existing camera infrastructure. VIGIL 13.5 has been designed to support users who wish to improve operational awareness, automate security workflows, and mo...

At the Annual General Meeting scheduled for April 17, 2025, the Supervisory Board of Nedap intends to submit proposals for the appointment of Karin Bergstein as a Supervisory Board member, the reappointment of Peter van Bommel as a Supervisory Board member, and the appointment of KPMG as external auditor and assurance provider for the sustainability report. Due to the statutory auditor rotation, the supervisory board proposes to appoint KPMG Accountants N.V. as the auditor and assurance provide...

Ping Identity, a pioneer in securing digital identities for the world’s largest enterprises, announced that its patient identity verification and fraud protection capabilities for MyChart are listed in Epic Toolbox. Modernising patient access Healthcare organisations are continuing to modernise patient access experiences while balancing security, privacy, and operational efficiency. Account creation and recovery in MyChart environments require organisations to support seamless patient ex...

Matrix Comsec, a foremost provider of enterprise security and surveillance solutions, announced a technology partnership with Yotta Data Services, integrating its SATATYA IP Video Surveillance portfolio with Yotta’s Drishticam AI Powered Cloud Native Video Surveillance as a Service(VSaaS). The integration enables organisations to transform conventional video surveillance into a centralised, cloud-managed, AI-powered security ecosystem that simplifies operations across distributed enterpr...

In the modern world, a single layer of security is sometimes not enough. Premises with sensitive areas or higher-security rooms often benefit from an extra deterrent against unauthorised access. In many sectors, regulations require it. Implementing reliable digital two-factor authentication (2FA) – without adding delays or complexity at the door – is the most convenient, compliant solution. It keeps premises and their users safer from an evolving range of threats. The SMARTair®...

Salto, a global pioneer in smart access solutions, launches the new Salto XS4 Double Reader wire-free, smart locking range. This solution features two integrated readers within a single electronic smart lock, a unique configuration that enables facilities to monitor and record both entry and exit at a single door. Operating on a 100% wire-free architecture, it delivers maximum security without the complexities of a traditional wired setup. It retrofits seamlessly over existing door preparations...

With the support of financial investor Chequers Capital, IT specialist Syserso Networks GmbH and IT service provider SHD System-Haus-Dresden GmbH have set the course for a shared future. The institutional investor has been the majority shareholder of Syserso Networks since 2021 and is now acquiring a stake in the Dresden-based IT expert SHD. Since its founding in 1990, SHD has established itself as a long-term partner to the public sector as well as the energy and healthcare industries. These c...

Identiv, Inc., a global pioneer in RFID- and BLE-enabled Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, today announced the expansion of its ID-Tiny product family, a portfolio of ultra-miniaturised HF/NFC inlays and tags designed to bring secure digital intelligence to compact products, small components, and high-value items where space is extremely limited. The expansion opens new possibilities for connecting physical objects that have historically been too small, too design-sensitive, or too irregularl...

Sine, Honeywell’s visitor and contractor platform, has introduced Advanced ID Check for SinePoint Pro iPad kiosks, embedding identity verification directly into the enterprise check-in process. Rather than relying on manual document checks or separate verification workflows, Advanced ID Check helps validate identity and creates compliance records in seconds – so visitors move through faster, and organisations have the audit trail they need before anyone sets foot on site.  &ld...

HID, a global pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces the North American availability of its HID Amico™ biometric facial recognition readers, making fast, secure and friction-free biometric access practical for a much broader range of organisations. Amico expands HID's biometric portfolio across a wider spectrum of use cases, deployment sizes and price points, bringing facial recognition within reach for small and medium-sized businesses. Long associated with high-security govern...

Nutanix, a pioneer in hybrid multicloud computing, unveils new regulated industry data from its eighth annual Enterprise Cloud Index (ECI) survey and research report shared earlier this year. Serving as a deep-dive companion to the global report, the Healthcare, Financial Services, and Public Sector industry reports reveal how organisations are adapting infrastructure strategies to support growing AI adoption. Nutanix’s ECI survey indicates that enterprise AI adoption is accelerating acro...

Suprema, a global pioneer in intelligent access control and physical security solutions, has obtained ISO/IEC 42001 certification, the international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS). The certification confirms that Suprema has established a formal governance framework for AI in its access control solutions is built, operated, and continuously improved. ISO/IEC 42001 is not a benchmark for product performance. The standard evaluates the organisational framework behi...

Automatic Systems, a world pioneer in the automation of secure entrance control, is pleased to welcome Jeff Kernohan as Business Development Manager for North America. Jeff Kernohan has over 27 years of experience in physical security, enterprise risk management, critical infrastructure protection, and security consulting experience. Prior to joining Automatic Systems, he held leadership positions with several globally recognised consulting firms, including Kroll and Guidepost Solutions, where...

Minuteman Security & Life Safety, one of the nation's pioneer security technology integrators, announces its acquisition of Performance Link Technologies (PLT), a North Carolina-based provider of structured cabling, security, and low-voltage technology solutions serving customers throughout the Carolinas and across the United States. Founded in 2004 by John Gendron and Rich Bedner, Performance Link Technologies built its reputation by delivering innovative, cost-effective technology solutio...

As organisations accelerate AI adoption and digital workplace transformation, many are finding that cyber resilience is undermined not by a lack of security tools, but by growing operational complexity and threat sophistication. According to recent research, 90% of IT leaders acknowledge gaps in their ability to defend against AI-driven threats. While security investments continue to grow, many organisations face a different challenge: fragmented accountability. Security operations remain highl...

If users are running Access It! today, they have already made a real investment — in Mercury panels, in wiring, in workflows the operators know cold. The question isn't whether biometric authentication is worth adding. It's whether adding it means starting over. The ASSA Control iD integration brings facial recognition and multi-factor authentication into Access It! through the Mercury controllers that users are already running. No new panels. No rewiring. No new system for the team to le...

Access It! 12.4 is now generally available. This release brings two significant new integrations to the platform, facial-recognition entry and network-native IP locks, alongside a set of refinements that make everyday administration faster and more reliable. Access It! now supports ASSA ABLOY Control iD biometric readers, adding facial recognition and multi-factor authentication to the access control system. Performing facial recognition The readers sit at the edge as biometric front ends. Ea...

Scality, a pioneer in data infrastructure software for the AI era, and OVHcloud, a global cloud provider and European cloud pioneer, announces an expanded technology partnership and a new joint storage platform built for European digital sovereignty. The solution gives organisations full control over sensitive data, with no dependency on U.S. hyperscalers, while delivering the performance and resilience required for the most demanding AI workloads. Deployment options include a 100% dedicated so...