Internet of Things (IoT) - News

Claroty, the cyber-physical systems (CPS) protection company, announced a new strategic collaboration with Google Security Operations that brings greater threat detection and response capabilities to organisations looking to bridge the gap between IT and operational technology (OT) in order to secure mission-critical infrastructure. This integration will enhance security by feeding high-fidelity, context-rich alerts and vulnerability data from SaaS-powered Claroty xDome or on-premise Claroty C...

In this era of advanced technology, security and surveillance play pivotal roles in ensuring safety and comfort. This is especially true in the hospitality industry, where guests’ security is a significant concern.  An area of notable focus is hotel surveillance systems, which have experienced an influx of technological innovation and transformation. As these systems evolve, they are reshaping the way hotels manage security, and subsequently, guest experience. This article will explo...

The physical security market continues to move at breakneck speed. Artificial intelligence, analytics, the cloud and edge processing have created new, exciting data points for greater situational awareness and enhanced response. Within this context, unfortunately, come inefficiencies created by years of stitching together disparate solutions that operate in silos and don’t fully integrate with other systems. Challenges in security Wavestore’s Blind Spot Summit 2025 at its global h...

At the morning’s press conference, organisers of Secutech Vietnam revealed details for the 2025 edition, set to take place from 14 – 16 August 2025 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. Backed by the Vietnam Fire and Rescue Police Department and the Ministry of Public Security, the fair embodies a strong commitment to providing modern solutions to national safety priorities. As Vietnam’s only trade show dedicated to AI, IoT, security, and...

Suprema, a pioneer in AI-powered access control and security solutions, announced that its AI-based facial authentication access control devices have obtained CE RED certification under the European Union(EU)’s updated Radio Equipment Directive (RED), which now includes stricter cybersecurity requirements. Public sources and Suprema’s own research indicate that no other access-control company has yet met this new CE RED cybersecurity standard. Earning the certificate strengthens Su...

Alibaba has launched Qwen3-Coder, its most advanced agentic AI coding model to date. Designed for high-performance software development, Qwen3-Coder excels in agentic AI coding tasks, from generating new code and managing complex coding workflows to debugging across entire codebases. Built on a Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) architecture, this open-sourced model Qwen3-Coder-480B-A35B-Instruct, which has a total of 480 billion parameters but activates 35 billion parameters per token, de...

Cellhire won “Best Connectivity Solution” at Comms Business Awards 2025, July 17th, for its “Count Cam” system, a streamlined solution for live broadcasting deployed nationwide for the UK General Election in 2024. The Count Cam cameras, using Cellhire’s multi-network IoT SIMs in iPhones, enabled the BBC to live stream UK General Election counts and results to millions of viewers, helping the corporation to overcome the cost and logistical problems of broadcasting f...

Exein, the embedded IoT cybersecurity company at the forefront of defending Europe’s critical infrastructure, has raised €70m in a Series C round. The round was led by Balderton and joined by Supernova and Lakestar, with 33N, United Ventures and Partech following on from the previous round. The fresh capital will drive Exein’s ambitious global expansion plans across the US, Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea, as well as to strengthen its establish...

Enveil, the pioneering Privacy Enhancing Technology company protecting Data in Use, announced the release of ZeroReveal® Search 6.0, the latest iteration of its flagship, award-winning software.  Powered by Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs), the enhanced offering delivers accelerated scalability, improvements in cloud hardware configuration, and advanced server integrations to optimise performance for Edge deployments.  Fraud prevention to secure mission Enveil’s marke...

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...

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 provides HID a stronger geographic foothold in the public transportation space, particularly in Spain, the European...

UVeye, the pioneer in AI-powered vehicle inspection technology, announced the appointment of Itay Erel as the General Manager of its UK and EU operations. This strategic hire is part of UVeye's ongoing efforts to broaden its footprint in European markets in order to offer advanced AI-powered vehicle inspection solutions to a wide range of partners, including pioneering dealerships, OEMs, and fleet operators. UVeye's vehicle inspection solutions UVeye has been operating in Europe since October...

Global pioneer in automated IoT security and identity management, Device Authority announces the 2025 release of its award-winning KeyScaler and KeyScaler as a Service (KSaaS) platform, which enables a more streamlined experience to simplify and strengthen the lifecycle of organisations’ unmanaged devices as well as new AI-powered capabilities that underpin the entire platform. Attacks such as the recent Eleven11Bot botnet have again highlighted the potential vulnerabilities surrounding u...

An upgrade to the Johnson Controls flagship building automation system (BAS), Metasys 14.1 offers a suite of new and enhanced features that answers the need for more comprehensive energy management. The BAS, which combines HVAC, fire, security and lighting systems into one, seamless platform, allows facility managers, IT teams and decision makers to optimise operations, fortify cybersecurity, advance energy and emissions goals, boost productivity and strategically modernise facilities. Buildin...

March Networks, a global pioneer in intelligent video surveillance and business intelligence, has announced the integration of its video management platform with IONODES PERCEPT Body Camera. Unveiled at NRF PROTECT 2025 in Texas, the integration brings expanded mobility and visibility to March Networks’ open-platform ecosystem. Open integration “Our integration with IONODES’ PERCEPT Body Camera reflects March Networks’ ongoing commitment to innovation and open integrat...

Regula, a global developer of forensic devices and identity verification solutions, has been recognised as a Leader in the G2 Grid® Report for Identity Verification|Summer 2025. Additionally, the company was placed at the top of the category for support satisfaction, earning a 100% positive rating, in the G2 Relationship Index for Identity Verification|Summer 2025. Both recognitions are based entirely on customer feedback. G2 Relationship Index and Grid® Report G2 Rela...

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, announced it will launch its second data centre in South Korea by the end of June 2025 in response to the growing demand for cloud computing and AI services from local businesses. The investment – made three years after the establishment of Alibaba Cloud’s first data centre in South Korea in 2022 - demonstrates its continued commitment to investing in South Korea, fostering AI transformation among loca...

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...

Gallagher Security is proud to announce that its recently-released High Security Controller 7000 (High Sec C7000) has received two prestigious accolades: a GOVIES Government Security Award for Access Control-Software/Controllers and a Fortress Cybersecurity Award in the Operational Technology (OT) category.  These awards further affirm the High Sec C7000’s position as a best-in-class access control solution engineered to meet the evolving cybersecurity demands of critical infrastruct...

Mercury Security, a pioneer in access control hardware and open platform solutions, has published its Trends in Access Controllers Report, based on a survey of over 450 security professionals across North America and Europe. Role in PACS design The findings highlight the controller’s vital role in a physical access control system (PACS), where the device not only enforces access policies but also connects with readers to verify user credentials—ranging from ID badges to biometrics...

Gallagher Security, a pioneer in integrated security solutions, has officially opened its newest office in Stockholm, Sweden, a strategic milestone reinforcing commitment to the Nordics region and advancing the company’s long-term European expansion strategy.   The office officially opened on 17 June 2025 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by guests from across the Nordics. The celebration welcomed Channel Partners, Consultants, and End Users to celebrate the new space and...

Pioneering fire and life safety solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has won an award at the 2025 Fire & Security Matters (FSM) Awards, recognising its achievements in fire safety, customer service, innovation, and sustainability. At the ceremony, held at Coventry’s CBS Arena on 5th June, Advanced won the award for Fire Safety Project of the Year, and was also commended in the Fire Safety Manufacturer of the Year category. Modernise fire safety Advanced’s double win at last year&...

Regula, a developer of forensic devices and identity verification solutions, introduces the first-ever device designed for fast and trustworthy detection of morphed facial images in identity documents. The new morphing detector Regula 4166 is a compact, pen-sized tool that effectively addresses the growing challenge of face morphing, a technique where two facial images are blended to create a single photo resembling several individuals. Advanced forensic equipment Face morphing is...

Cisco unveiled new innovations to help companies adapt and transform in the AI era. Enterprises are under pressure to accelerate secure AI adoption and drive value from AI investments. To help organisations meet these opportunities, Cisco continues to reimagine the datacentres and workplaces of the future. Infrastructure for the AI era “Cisco is delivering the critical infrastructure for the AI era—secure networks and experiences, optimised for AI that connect the world and power...

Cisco unveiled groundbreaking innovations to simplify, secure, and future-proof data centres, empowering organisations to scale their AI ambitions with confidence. Cisco’s leadership in hyperscale and AI infrastructure-as-a-service markets demonstrates the foundational role that secure, resilient networking plays in the data centre architecture. In Q3 FY25, Cisco notably surpassed its annual target of $1 billion in AI infrastructure orders from hyperscalers a full quarter ahead of sc...

Cisco announced innovations to help enterprises reimagine security for the AI era. Security teams are racing to securely adopt AI throughout their enterprises, while threat actors are using AI to increase the frequency and reduce the cost of launching sophisticated cyber attacks. To overcome this unprecedented challenge, Cisco is fusing security capabilities deeper into its networking infrastructure, helping companies implement zero trust architectures, innovating on security for AI apps and mo...

Cisco unveiled a new network architecture to power the campus, branch, and industrial networks of the future. The new architecture delivers unmatched operational simplicity through unified management, next-generation networking devices purpose-built for AI workloads, and advanced security capabilities embedded into the network. AI and IoT initiatives Faced with these challenges, IT teams need a new method to scale operations, reduce downtime Cisco is setting a new standard for how...

Eviden, the Atos Group product brand, pioneering in advanced computing, cybersecurity products, mission-critical systems, and vision AI, announces the availability of a cybersecure and sovereign Ethernet switching solution, the XMC Ethernet switch card, specifically designed for mission-critical environments. This innovative solution uses a protocol break of communications to achieve the security and independence of critical communication systems. Designed and manufactured in France, this XMC-...

Teleste has signed an agreement with digital signage provider ZetaDisplay for the delivery of Teleste’s state-of-the-art information displays to Ruter AS, the public transport authority serving the Oslo and Akershus region in Norway. Under this agreement, Teleste’s advanced displays will replace the existing passenger information displays across Ruter’s transport network. Product deliveries will commence in 2025. Range of transport environments “ZetaDisp...

New research suggests that the global security screening market is anticipated to grow from USD 9.92 billion in 2025 to USD 13.80 billion in 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. Report authors, Marketsandmarkets, say that the accelerated expansion in this sector is primarily fuelled by an increase in global security threats, a surge in terrorism-related risks, and a growing need for enhanced public safety measures at key infrastructure points such as transportation hubs, gover...