Mergers & Acquisitions - News

Camden EXIT WATCH: Enhanced delayed egress locks

Camden Door Controls has announced a number of enhancements to its popular CX-DE1200 Series EXIT WATCH™ delayed egress magnetic locks. These include a louder 75 dB voice annunciation, packaging the lock with a 90 dB remote sounder, and adding the option for a cost-effective kit that includes the maglock, remote sounder, and a remote reset key switch. Camden EXIT WATCH™ series Camden EXIT WATCH™ series delayed egress magnetic locks feature a 1200 lb. holding force, rugged al...

Hexagon acquires CONET UCRS to enhance safety platform

Hexagon AB announced an agreement to acquire the Unified Communications Radio Suite (UCRS) software assets of CONET Communications GmbH (CCOM), part of CONET Group, to complement its public safety platform. UCRS is a high-performance communication solution for control centres capable of integrating diverse channels such as Private Branch Exchange (PBX) and mobile phone networks, digital radio, business information systems, public address systems, video surveillance (CCTV), video conferencing, a...

i-PRO's core factory for security cameras expansion

i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a pioneer in professional security and public safety solutions, announces that from October 1, 2025, the Saga Factory (Tosu City, Saga Prefecture, Japan) will be positioned and operated as the core factory, starting with the production of security cameras. They will expand the system to supply high-quality "Made in Japan" products from Japan to the world. Production of security cameras The monthly production volume will start at approximately 14,...

ASSA ABLOY acquires Pedestal PRO for access control

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Pedestal PRO, a US manufacturer of access control pedestals, bollards, and innovative mounting solutions. "I am very pleased to welcome Pedestal PRO into the ASSA ABLOY Group. 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. Pedestal PRO electromechanical solutions "Pedestal PRO is an established inno...

Leadership in monitoring industry: TMA 2025 keynote

The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce David Charney, senior vice president video command centre, Everon, will deliver the keynote address at the 2025 TMA Virtual Mid-Year Meeting on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM/ET. His address, titled, 'Inspiring Leadership in a Changing World,' will speak directly to the evolving landscape of leadership in the monitoring industry. The 2025 TMA Virtual Mid-Year Meeting will take place virtually over three days, Tuesday, April 29th-Thur...

SERMA security lab EUCC accreditation by ANSSI

SERMA Safety and Security has become the first laboratory to be accredited under the EUCC scheme by ANSSI (Agence Nationale de la Sécurité des Systèmes d’Information, the French National Cybersecurity Agency). This strategic recognition allows SERMA to assess hardware and software products under the new European Union Common Criteria (EUCC) security framework, contributing to the harmonisation and digital sovereignty of Europe. Laboratory to conduct EUCC evaluations&...

GlobalDots integrates Bugcrowd for enhanced security

Bugcrowd, the pioneer in crowdsourced security, announced an alliance with GlobalDots, the cloud innovation and security specialist. Under the agreement, Germany-based GlobalDots will integrate Bugcrowd’s crowdsourced security platform into its portfolio of cloud infrastructure, CDN, DevOps, and AI solutions. Bugcrowd’s AI-powered platform The alliance will make Bugcrowd’s AI-powered crowdsourcing platform available to GlobalDots’ 350-plus international client base, wh...

iDenfy launches innovative partner program for KYC/AML

iDenfy, a globally recognised RegTech company specialising in identity verification, fraud prevention, and compliance solutions, unveiled its Partner Program, designed to foster collaboration with businesses, consultants, and technology providers. The program aims to extend iDenfy's advanced Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Know Your Business (KYB) solutions to a broader market, enabling partners to test seamless identity verification solutions while generating new rev...

Mayflex wins top Avigilon distributor awards EMEA

Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, proudly announces that it has received two prestigious distributor awards at the Motorola Executive Partner Forum 2025, held in Madrid on Thursday, 10th April.  The awards were presented to Mayflex representatives Matt Brayshaw, Converged Technology Account Manager and Hani Roumieh, MEA Regional Director. Avigilon Alta range Mayflex was honoured with the Top Avigilon Unity Distributor EMEA award, recognising its outstanding performance...

G2E Asia Awards: Celebrating gaming excellence 2025

Building on 15 years of success, G2E Asia + Asian IR Expo is set to make its highly anticipated return to Macau from May 7-9, 2025, at The Venetian Macao. The 2025 show will introduce a range of new initiatives, including 100 exclusive product launches debuting in Asia for the first time. These will be showcased across more than 30,000 sqm and will cover the full spectrum of the entertainment and travel industries. Networking sessions The event will feature a series of high-impact networking...

Camden 1420 series launch: Fire-rated security solution

Camden Door Controls is proud to announce the launch of its new 1420 Series Low-Profile Fire-Rated Strike, designed to provide a cost-effective solution for code compliance in UL fire-rated doors and frames with cylindrical locksets. Built to the highest industry standards, the CX-ED1420 strikes are Grade 1 ANSI fire-rated and engineered for 1/2” to 5/8” latch projection. CX-ED1420 Series features They offer exceptional durability with 1,500 lbs static strength and are factory-tes...

AvePoint unveils risk posture command centre

AvePoint, the pioneer in data security, governance and resilience, announced the launch of its Risk Posture Command Centre within the AvePoint Confidence Platform, a single pane of glass to help organisations enhance their data security posture management (DSPM) with faster decision making and proactive risk mitigation. The Risk Posture Command Centre adds to AvePoint’s growing repertoire of Command Centres available in the AvePoint Confidence Platform, all designed to provide business an...

AlarMax boosts sales team with new manager appointment

AlarMax Distributors, Inc., a national pioneer in security and surveillance distribution, announces the appointment of Barbara Ann Perkes as Sales Manager – Strategic Accounts. With over a decade of expertise in low voltage and autonomous security technologies, Perkes brings a powerful mix of business insight, customer-first thinking, and transformational leadership to the AlarMax team. Barbara leadership roles A visionary sales and marketing executive, Barbara has built her career on...

Illumio Insights launch: AI-powered CDR solution

Illumio, the breach containment company, announced the launch of Illumio Insights, the industry’s first cloud detection and response (CDR) solution powered entirely by an AI security graph. A key part of Illumio’s breach containment platform, Insights can observe and protect every workload and resource, spanning hybrid and multi-cloud environments. It provides AI-powered observability into the organisation’s traffic, flows, and connections, surfacing risk throughout the connec...

ADRM's DEFENDER wins 2025 SIA innovation award

Advanced Data Risk Management (ADRM) is thrilled to announce that its innovative DEFENDER Security Management Platform has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Security Industry Association (SIA) New Products Solution Award for Best in Managed Services. This recognition underscores DEFENDER’s position as a pioneering solution in the security industry. Incredible ADRM team “We extend our heartfelt thanks to the judges and the SIA for acknowledging DEFENDER as an industry trailblazer,&...

Smiths Detection's SDX 6040 revolutionising cruise security

Smiths Detection, a pioneer in threat detection and security screening technologies, and a business of Smiths Group plc, announces it is to supply SDX 6040 X-ray inspection systems to a number of major cruise lines. With thousands of people and large quantities of cargo coming onboard, screening systems are vital in helping detect weapons, explosives, drugs, and other prohibited items hidden in luggage or supplies. SDX 6040’s portable and flexible design SDX 6040’s portable and fl...

HID expands Cardiff office: 40 new jobs in tech hub

HID, the company behind the security card readers and access systems used in office buildings, universities, and government facilities worldwide – including several UK landmarks – has undergone a major expansion of its Cardiff office. The expansion creates 35-40 high-skilled jobs, reinforcing Cardiff’s status as a growing hub for technology and innovation. HID’s Cardiff office The investment has transformed HID’s Cardiff office into a state-of-the-art technology...

Elite Interactive Solutions: Remote guarding insights

Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using patented intelligence and integration to achieve proven crime prevention, recently gathered law enforcement officials to its headquarters for a special invitational lunch-and-learn event. The function exemplifies Elite’s multifaceted mission to strengthen private-public partnerships by educating officers on how remote guarding directly prevents crime and protects properties in real-time, eliminates false alarms, boosts law...

LOOKOUT marine AI camera with navigation light

LOOKOUT, a pioneering provider of marine AI systems for safety, announced the expansion of its product line by introducing a new camera featuring an integrated navigation light. This new camera system offers enhanced safety and greater installation flexibility and is available in LOOKOUT's classic blue and white, matte black with carbon accents and custom colours by request, to complement a wider range of vessel designs. Advanced AI vision cameras LOOKOUT has solved a common installation dile...

RAD's ROAMEO secures St. Louis at NCAA Frozen four

AITX’s Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD) has deployed its ROAMEO Gen 4 mobile security robot to the Downtown St. Louis Community Improvement District (CID) in anticipation of the NCAA Men’s Frozen Four Championship, taking place April 10 and 12. ROAMEO’s presence will enhance safety and engagement throughout the heart of the city during this nationally spotlighted event, offering an innovative layer of real-time situational awareness and autonomous patrol. RAD’s interact...

SIA Awards at ISC West 2025: New security solutions

ISC West 2025, organised by RX and in collaboration with the Security Industry Association, concluded at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas last week. The nation’s pioneering comprehensive and converged security event attracted nearly 29,000 industry professionals and left a lasting impression on the global security community. Over five action-packed days, ISC West welcomed more than 19,000 attendees and featured 750 exhibiting brands. ISC West innovations and ideas “ISC Wes...

Security Industry Association: Facial recognition use expands in Colorado schools

Colorado’s SB25-143 is now headed to Gov. Jared Polis after clearing the Colorado General Assembly on April 4, 2025. The measure lifts an existing moratorium on new use of facial recognition technology – for certain applications – by Colorado public schools that has been in place since 2022, while extending the prohibition applicable to all other uses past July 1, when it is currently set to expire. Use of the technology in schools Colorado school districts have su...

Dell Technologies: Advancements in server solutions

Dell Technologies introduces advancements across its industry-pioneering server, storage and data protection portfolios designed to help organisations achieve data centre modernisation.  Why it matters  Organisations are rethinking their IT strategies to respond to the rise of AI, the need to support both traditional and modern workloads and increased cyber threats. IT teams are moving toward disaggregated infrastructure that abstracts compute, storage and networking into shared reso...

TCA enhances eSIM with interoperable profiles

Trusted Connectivity Alliance (TCA) has released Version 3.4 of its eUICC Profile Package: Interoperable Format Technical Specification (Interoperable Profile Package Specification). The latest version includes major updates to support full alignment with 3GPP Release 18 to enable advanced 5G functionality and secure authentication in 5G network slicing, as well as enabling the remote management of eSIM profiles on low-power and network-constrained devices. Interoperable connectivity...

UK Connect and BlueFort: Secure UK construction industry

UK Connect, a pioneering connectivity and communications solutions provider, has announced a strategic partnership with BlueFort, the UK's premier independent Security Solutions Partner, to significantly enhance cybersecurity protection for construction industry clients. The new partnership will see UK Connect and BlueFort work together to provide cybersecurity solutions to some of the UK’s biggest construction companies. UK Connect's innovative solutions The groundbreaking partnership...

Rubrik Annapurna & Agentspace: Secure AI data access

Rubrik announced that Rubrik Annapurna and Agentspace will explore ways to enable enterprises to securely access and utilise their data for AI-driven applications. By acting as a secure data source for Agentspace, Rubrik can better ensure that enterprise AI models can retrieve, govern, and protect sensitive data with Zero Trust security on Google Cloud. Build AI-powered applications Annapurna and Agentspace can allow companies to confidently move AI projects from pilot to production This int...

Sentinel Photonics expands in Northern Europe market

Sentinel Photonics, a pioneering UK-based designer and manufacturer of advanced laser detection and protection systems, announces three pivotal partnerships in Eastern Europe. The company has established strategic collaborations with Glomex in Poland, Eqqus in Estonia, and Precision Technic Defence Group in Denmark, significantly expanding its presence in Northern Europe's defence and security markets. LASERD® detection systems These alliances will facilitate the issuance of Sentinel Phot...

Altronix at The Security Event 2025: Power innovations

Altronix, a recognised pioneer in power and data transmission for the professional security industry, is showcasing its latest innovations at stand 5/K30 during The Security Event 2025 in Birmingham, UK. The company’s expanding portfolio of products continues to deliver greater versatility and efficiency for systems integrators and end users — streamlining installations, reducing costs, and enhancing system reliability. New technologies and system reliability "The Security Ev...

Harper Chalice joins Hirsch for UK security solutions

The UK’s pioneering Perimeter Intrusion Detection manufacturer Harper Chalice announces it is combining product lines, brands and organisation with fellow Vitaprotech company Hirsch for their UK and Export business activities. The Hirsch product range of high security Physical Access Control, Video, Analytics, and Security Monitoring, Command & Control solutions combined with Harper Chalice’s lineup of National Protective Security Authority approved perimeter intrusion detection...

HID Amico biometric reader: Secure access solutions

HID, a pioneer in trusted identity solutions, introduces the HID Amico™ biometric facial recognition readers—designed to address the growing demand for secure, seamless and contactless access. This preview highlights the dependable choice for businesses prioritising convenience and security, with availability expected later in 2025.  Advanced levels of security HID Amico provides advanced levels of security, reducing unauthorised access risks Leveraging industry-leading, NIS...