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Security, cost-management, and compliance demands placed on building managers have grown significantly. The key to meeting them all without increasing workload and costs could be the strategic implementation of smarter digital access, as a new whitepaper explores. Facility managers to manage access of locations As organisations upscale, downsize or onboard new locations faster than ever, facilities managers must be able to manage access flexibly and to adapt on the fly. The boom in service c...

dormakaba announces strong integrator adoption of its E-Plex™ 7900 electronic lock, enabled by the recently launched open API. The growing roster of partners includes Genetec, Imron, Hartmann, and Lockt. These partners represent a broad cross-section of the access control platforms most widely deployed across enterprise, institutional, and commercial environments. Their integrations enable seamless connectivity between the E-Plex 7900 – a reliable, budget-friendly electronic lock &n...

Following a year of strategic acquisitions and technology investments, dormakaba North America will showcase its expanded access control portfolio at the International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC) West 2026 in Las Vegas (March 23 - 27). The company will demonstrate how its new products and service capabilities come together to support customers in high-demand environments such as healthcare, airports, and data centres. In booth #20007, dormakaba will highlight how recent activity he...

Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a foremost provider of gunshot detection solutions, announced its participation at ISC West 2026, taking place March 24–27 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. At the event, SDS will highlight its expanding role in advancing the proven accuracy, advanced integration capabilities, and rapid response gunshot detection provides for both indoor and outdoor applications. Growing interest in gunshot detection technology Interest in guns...

The Life Safety Alliance (LSA), an organisation committed to improving global life safety and security through best practices, networking, and collaborations, announced the inaugural class of the Life Safety Alliance Legends Program, formally establishing the highest level of recognition within the global security and life safety profession. The Life Safety Alliance is a not-for-profit organisation open to all members of the security and life safety community.  Acknowledging contributions...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, is exhibiting at the HIMSS26 Global Health Conference & Exhibition (booth #2279), with a focus on practical identity, security and data capture solutions designed for hospitals and other healthcare environments. HID is introducing HID Visitor Manager for Healthcare, a cloud-based visitor management solution that strengthens security for facilities, staff and patients while reducing friction in the process. HID Visitor Manager ...

AI doesn’t fail because it’s not smart enough. It fails because infrastructure decisions were made too late.  Across industries, organisations are investing in smarter systems to improve safety, efficiency, and insight. From AI-driven analytics and industrial automation to healthcare imaging and intelligent infrastructure, the demand for systems that process data in real time and operate reliably at scale continues to grow. Yet intelligence alone does not guarantee resilience....

Inovonics, a provider of wireless solutions for life safety and security applications, is setting new benchmarks in wearable panic devices with the introduction of a new Duress Card. Featuring sleek and lightweight styling designed for user comfort, the EN2242 Duress Card incorporates a host of new features and capabilities along with Inovonics’ proven wireless technology.  “Our new Duress Card provides the best in wireless technology and user comfort, moving beyond bulky pani...

Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP), the middle market private equity buyout team within Morgan Stanley Investment Management, announced the acquisition of Security 101, a foremost provider of commercial security integration services. About Security 101 Headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, Security 101 provides mission-critical security integration services for organisations spanning a diverse customer base including healthcare, education, government, manuf...

Security is most effective when it is invisible yet invincible. Today, Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) have evolved into an auditable, policy-driven layer of enterprise risk management—where every door event is a data point, and every credential decision is a control. Standards and frameworks increasingly expect this: ISO/IEC 27001:2022 explicitly calls for physical security perimeters to prevent unauthorised physical access to information and associated assets, pushing organisatio...

Minuteman Security & Life Safety, a provider of integrated security and life-safety solutions across critical infrastructure, data centres, healthcare, education, and enterprise environments, announces the appointment of Eric Joseph as Global Director of Business Development and Strategy. In this role, Eric will lead Minuteman’s vertical market strategy, strengthen national partnerships, and accelerate the company’s expansion across key U.S. regions. His appointment reflects Min...

HID, a global pioneer in trusted identity solutions, today released its 2026 State of Security and Identity Report, revealing how organisations worldwide are fundamentally reshaping their approach to identity management. Based on insights from more than 1,500 security and IT professionals, end users and industry partners, the research shows that security leaders are focused on how to manage identities in ways that build trust, strengthen protection and preserve user choice across increasin...

Centrios continues to expand its radically simplified access control platform with the introduction of the Centrios Exit Trim — purpose-built for doors that require an Exit Device. Exit Device openings are some of the most common in a commercial space. Front entrances. Rear exits. Stairwells. Employee-only corridors. They’re required for life safety, yet they’re often the last openings to be modernised because upgrading them feels complex. App-based management experience The...

OSI Systems, Inc. announced that its Security division’s Itemiser® 4DX and new Itemiser 5X trace detection systems have achieved ECAC/EU G1 approval, meeting the highest European standards for aviation security. This approval reflects compliance with the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) and European Commission requirements for trace detection systems, supporting enhanced security for airline passengers. Meeting global secrity standards “Achieving ECAC approval and E...

As cloud connectivity becomes essential for physical security and business operations alike, Axis Communications—the industry leader in network video—announced it has achieved SOC 2® Type 2 attestation. This independent assurance validates the long-term effectiveness of Axis’ cloud security and operational controls.  The audit spans Axis Cloud Connect, the company’s open cloud platform, as well as multiple cloud-enabled solutions built with it, including AXIS D...

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, releases healthcare-specific insights from its 2026 State of Physical Security Report. Based on insights from physical security professionals worldwide, including those working in or with the healthcare sector, the report shows healthcare organisations continuing to favour hybrid-cloud deployments while increasing focus on access control, AI, and cross-department collaboration. Hybrid-cloud deployments Hybrid-cloud deployment...

Zero Networks, the provider of zero trust security solutions, announces that it received a 5 out of 5 overall from customers in the 2026 Gartner Peer Insights™ “Voice of the Customer for Network Security Microsegmentation” based on 25 verified end-user reviews as of January 2026. Zero Networks was the only vendor in the report to receive a 5-star rating. The Gartner Peer Insights “Voice of the Customer” synthesises Gartner Peer Insights reviews into insights for bu...

Quorum Cyber reveals the extensive, but alarming findings of its 2026 Global Cyber Risk Outlook report. AI automation and Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) platforms have fundamentally altered the threat landscape, enabling nation-state actors to automate up to 90% of intrusions, and pushing vulnerability disclosures past 35,000 for the first time. Attackers abandon slow-encryption tactics, as evidenced by ransom demands in financial services exploding by 179%. Organisations face a stark reality:...

Euralarm has released a new guidance document on Precautionary measures for protecting vital installations and facilities, providing practical direction to strengthen the physical protection and resilience of critical infrastructures across Europe. The purpose of this document is to illustrate in practice the importance and the basic requirements for physical security and safety in the field of critical infrastructure.  Security and stability In view of the constantly growing threat sit...

Despite rising violence in U.S. healthcare settings, many hospitals still rely on manual, paper-based systems to identify potentially dangerous individuals, creating serious gaps in both physical security and reporting data. To close this gap, Athena Security, Inc., has launched an automated BOLO (Be On the Lookout) / Person of Interest system engineered to instantly recognise high-risk individuals and deliver real-time alerts to hospital security teams. Much needed innovation “Th...

Sometimes a digital system cannot cover all the openings an organisation needs. Readers, escutcheons and security locks can equip many doors. But what if they also want to deploy intelligent key-operated locking for alarm boxes, medicine stores, server rooms or power units? Until now, the only secure option was to run two systems in parallel. A new integration between two digital ecosystems puts facilities managers in control like never before. Wireless access system The SMARTair® wireles...

Integrated Cyber Solutions Inc., dba Integrated Quantum Technologies, a developer of quantum-ready AI infrastructure for global organisations that handle highly sensitive data, announces the appointment of Jeremy Samuelson as EVP, Artificial Intelligence and Innovation. Highlights: Integrated Quantum Technologies appoints VEIL Inventor Jeremy Samuelson as EVP, Artificial Intelligence and Innovation, strengthening leadership across AI and post-quantum technology development The Company plans...

SOS Technologies, a fast-growing pioneer in threat detection and emergency response, today announced the appointment of Jonathan Fischer as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). A veteran enterprise and public safety technology executive and former first responder, Fischer brings more than two decades of experience building scalable revenue engines, partner ecosystems, and go-to-market strategies for mission-critical technologies deployed in high-stakes environments. Experience and responsibilities F...

DigiCert, a pioneer in intelligent trust, announces the availability of a locally-hosted version of DigiCert ONE in India, delivering secure, compliant, and high-performance digital trust services entirely within the country’s borders. The new deployment reinforces DigiCert’s long-term investment in India and supports the country’s digital transformation and data sovereignty priorities as enterprises scale increasingly complex digital ecosystems. Evolving regulatory expectati...

Integrity360, one of the pioneer pan-European cyber security specialists, announces that it is launching a new Managed Security Awareness Service to tackle one of the fastest-growing cyber threats for businesses in Ireland – human risk. Integrity360 is rolling out the new service amid growing industry demand as human-driven breaches stemming from phishing, social engineering, and artificial intelligence (AI)-generated scams continue to rise year-on-year. Continuous, scenario-based educati...

Innodisk, a global entity in edge AI and industrial-grade storage solutions, announced that it has officially obtained IEC 62443-4-1 certification for its security development lifecycle (SDL). This achievement reinforces Innodisk’s capability to deliver comprehensive security assurance across its product portfolio andproduct lifecycles, meeting the cybersecurity expectations of global supply chain partners and proactively aligning with upcoming international regulatory requirements such a...

Gallagher Security, a global manufacturer of integrated access control, intrusion detection, and perimeter solutions, is proud to announce they have been named a Global Elite Partner with Convergint Technologies, a pioneer in technology-enabled security and safety solutions. The Global Elite Partner program was created by Convergint to deepen collaboration with top-tier technology providers through shared innovation, expertise, and customer support. As part of this program, Gallagher and Conver...

The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organisation dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave® technology, is set to make its mark at CES 2026 through an impactful mix of exciting panels and exhibition of Z-Wave Alliance member companies. All Z-Wave-related activities are set to be hosted within the new Z-Wave Alliance ballroom (Titian 2205), which will serve as a hub for innovation, collaboration, and industry insight at the show.  Ballroom arrangement The Z-Wave All...

During the summer of 2025, the White House announced a 50% semi-finished copper import tariff that resulted in a 13% increase in the price of copper in just one day, making it the largest increase since 1968. The one-day price hike alarmed industries that depend on the import of semi-finished copper products, impacting heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) manufacturers, the automotive industry, data centers, and more. Newly implemented tariffs As the price of copper increases,...

Continuing its global expansion plan, Integrity360 has acquired Cresco, a well-established and highly regarded cybersecurity services company operating out of Brussels in Belgium. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition will enable Integrity360 to expand further into continental Europe and provides additional skilled resources to its existing substantial offensive security, cybersecurity consulting and compliance capability. Multiple cyber services disciplines Cresco,...