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In a decision that highlights the value of customer-centric innovation they hold here at TOA Canada, they're overjoyed to announce that they are bringing the technical support specialist Vitaliy Dedyukh on board as the newest member of the product development team, effective Jan 1st, 2025. A seasoned technical support specialist, they look forward to what the future of product development looks like with Vitaliy joining! Design-centric R&D innovations With a master’s degree in Elec...

IDIS’s expanded line-up of end-to-end video surveillance solutions, on show at Intersec 2025 (14-16 January, Dubai World Trade Centre), includes the new Edge AI Camera Plus range, giving users flexible options to upgrade their video systems by targeting the power of advanced AI video analytics on priority locations for enhanced vigilance and monitoring 24/7. The Edge AI Camera Plus range includes domes (DC-D6831WRA) and bullets (DC-T6831WRAR) which feature a host of tools designed to add...

Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, will demonstrate the latest innovations in advanced physical security solutions designed to meet the region’s evolving needs at Intersec 2025. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) physical security market is expected to reach USD 3.0 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of over 7%, driven by the region’s rapid infrastructure growth and increasing demand for cutting-edge AI-based technologies. Advancements i...

Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has appointed Richard Townsend in the role of Account Manager for Converged Technology with an emphasis on IP Security.   Richard joins Mayflex from Comelit, where he served as a Business Development Manager. Prior to that he has worked at Kidde Safety as an Area Sales Manager. Full range of security products Francesco Bellavia, Director of Sales for Security at Mayflex, commented, "We are delighted to welcome Richard to the team. With...

Large-scale video surveillance users, including critical infrastructure and mega-projects in the Middle East, and applications demanding extended storage periods, will benefit from up to 40% savings on video storage hardware stacks, thanks to a new partnership between IDIS and Secure Logiq. IDIS and Secure Logiq partnership End-to-end solutions from IDIS, the largest in-country manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, are widely used in the region, with large-scale applications ra...

Following the success of the 2024 event, which marked its fifteenth successful year, the G2E Asia and Asian IR Expo will return to Macau from May 7-9, 2025, at the Venetian Macao. With strong support from the Macao SAR government and key industry players, the event will once again foster growth and innovation across the gaming and non-gaming sectors. The joint return in 2025 boasts a 50% increase in event space, with over 150 exhibiting companies occupying 30,000 square metres. The major e...

Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Theatro Labs, Inc. (“Theatro”), maker of AI and voice-powered communication and digital workflow software for frontline workers, based in Richardson, Texas.  Theatro’s software-as-a-service platform, purposefully designed for frontline workers, provides a suite of collaboration applications that deliver information in real-time to help improve their productivity and physical safety. Theatro...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, a pioneer in identity security and authentication services, has been awarded a 10-year blanket purchase agreement (BPA) worth up to $194.5 million from the General Services Administration (GSA) for its identity proofing capabilities. IDEMIA is one of 8 technology providers selected by GSA to accelerate the deployment of next-generation identity-proofing technologies for Login.gov, a secure sign-in platform used by the public to create a single digital accou...

Zivver, a pioneer in secure communications, has published its latest report, shedding light on critical gaps in email security practices and their alignment with increasing regulatory requirements. The findings from Email Security Trends 2025: The Widening Disconnect Between Email Security and Risk Management highlight the often-overlooked threats in email security, and the scrutiny of regulatory demands on organisations. Data leak prevention Landmark directives such as NIS2, DORA, and GDPR d...

3DX-RAY Ltd has announced at Intersec the sale of a follow-on order for a ThreatScan® system for EOD operations in Ukraine. This sale is a double-digit order from an unnamed customer for units deployed on operations in that conflict zone. Of the ThreatScan® systems on the show, this year is the 3DX-RAY ThreatScan®-AS1(ISC) portable X-Ray System and the latest AS2 panel. User-friendly ThreatSpect software ThreatScan®-AS1(ISC) is a robust amorphous silicon portable x-ray inspect...

Cloud security pioneer Wiz announced the appointment of Fazal Merchant as its President & Chief Financial Officer. Merchant will lead Wiz's financial strategy and partner to drive operational excellence in support of the company's unprecedented growth while also ensuring IPO readiness. Endpoint management company Merchant joins Wiz as a highly accomplished executive, advisor, and board member with nearly 30 years of diverse global leadership experience scaling public and private companies...

Keysight Technologies, Inc. launched AppFusion, a network visibility partner programme that integrates third-party security and monitoring solutions directly into its network packet brokers. The programme integrates market-pioneering technologies from Forescout, Instrumentix, and Nozomi Networks, enabling customers to streamline network and security operations (NetOps/SecOps) while significantly reducing infrastructure costs. This all-in-one, multi-vendor solution helps IT professionals reduce...

The PSA Network, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, announced the 25 members of the PSA Partner Program (P3) for 2025.  The P3 program is a performance-driven initiative tailored for technology partners, evaluating and categorising them based on criteria reflecting their impact and achievements within the network. PSA integrators Partners meeting the annual sales threshold are assessed using a weighted scale Partners meeting the annual sales thresh...

Quorum Cyber – headquartered in the U.K., with offices across North America, announced the acquisition of Kivu Consulting Inc., a global cybersecurity firm specialising in Incident Response. The strategic move bolsters Quorum Cyber’s rapid global expansion, as it comes just months after it acquired Difenda, a North American company specialising in Microsoft Security Managed Services. Advisory services Founded in 2009, Kivu Consulting Inc, or ‘Kivu’, is a trusted partne...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”), a global pioneer in AI-driven security and productivity solutions, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices Residential, Inc. (RAD-R), has appointed Steve Danelon as President of RAD-R. This key appointment underscores RAD-R’s commitment to redefining residential security with innovative, AI-driven solutions like the recently launched RADCam™. Prior roles of Danelon&nb...

Ivanti, the software company that breaks down barriers between IT and security so that Everywhere Work can thrive, announced that it has named current Ivanti COO Dennis Kozak as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in a planned transition, effective January 1, 2025. He succeeds Jeff Abbott, who will remain on the Company’s board of directors. Ivanti’s next CEO “Dennis has led our sales, marketing, and operations organisations through a period of rapid expansion with four acquisitio...

dormakaba has successfully completed the previously announced divestment of the South African entity dormakaba South Africa (Pty) Ltd. to the local management team with effect from 31 December 2024. The Sub-Saharan African business divested by dormakaba will continue to operate under new ownership and will serve as the exclusive dormakaba partner in the region. New production facility To consolidate its Montreal (Canada) based sites dormakaba sold the company's previous manufacturi...

The award-winning global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, is proud to announce the appointment of Linda McConnell as Head of Product Marketing. Stepping into the role in December 2024, and based in the company’s global headquarters in Hamilton, New Zealand, Linda brings to the role more than 15 years' experience in B2B marketing in the technology and sports sectors. Latest addition to Gallagher’s award Linda will lead Gallagher’s team of global Product Marketers W...

ZBeta, a pioneer in delivering comprehensive physical security consulting services, announced that Jaret Alexander has been appointed Vice President of Design Services.  In this role, he leads ZBeta's technical and operational teams, driving strategic growth and operational excellence. He ensures teams are equipped to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions, while fostering leadership development, optimising processes, and working to position the organisation for long-term success. Pri...

DICE Corporation is thrilled to announce the promotion of Jennifer Balash to Senior Vice President and Head of Global Sales. This announcement follows the recent retirement of Avi Lupo, a long-time industry veteran who served as Executive Vice President overseeing sales and business development. In her new role, Jen will lead and oversee DICE’s Internal and External Sales Teams on a global scale, driving the company’s mission to deliver the most advanced AI-driven automation and vid...

Global cyber security and corporate intelligence consultancy S-RM has announced a new channel distribution partnership with cyber security solutions provider and distributor, Distology. Distology represents best-in-class cyber security vendors and supports an extensive network of resellers across the EMEA region. This partnership will enable Distology’s network to access S-RM’s global, award-winning, cyber incident response services.   Incident response team S-RM has the...

Securitas Technology, a world pioneer and global provider of security, health, and safety technologies, is proud to announce the acquisition of Sonitrol of New Orleans. This strategic move underscores Securitas Technology's ongoing commitment to innovation, client-centric solutions, and expanding its geographic footprint to better serve clients across North America. Sonitrol solutions Sonitrol of New Orleans, known for its expertise and pioneering Sonitrol audio sensor technology joins the Se...

ISC West 2025 opens registration with its premier sponsor, the Security Industry Association (SIA). Taking place March 31–April 4 (SIA Education@ISC: March 31–April 3|Exhibit Hall: April 2-4) at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, ISC West will feature an additional day of education for the first time in the event’s history. Now spanning four days, SIA Education@ISC returns bigger and more impactful than ever. The expanded program features over 110 sessions led by 220 industry exp...

IDIS will showcase its expanded range of video surveillance technologies at Intersec 2025 (14-16 January, Dubai World Trade Centre). New products and end-to-end solutions will be ideal for a broad range of regional applications, from critical infrastructure and large-scale developments to commercial applications, including hospitality, leisure, retail, and banking.   New IDIS offerings The latest offerings from IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech,...

Securitas Technology, a world pioneer and global provider of security, health, and safety technologies, is proud to announce the acquisition of Sonitrol New Orleans. This strategic move underscores Securitas Technology’s ongoing commitment to innovation, client-centric solutions, and expanding its geographic footprint to better serve clients across North America. Securitas Technology portfolio Sonitrol New Orleans, known for its expertise and pioneering Sonitrol audio sensor technology,...

 iDenfy, a global pioneer in RegTech services, has filed its first patent for an innovative address verification technology. The patent, published in 158 countries by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), introduces a novel method for verifying a user’s address data. It aims to set a new standard for reliability and security, help businesses combat fraud, and more effectively prevent document forgery. Verification methods Traditional address verification methods, suc...

Zeus Fire and Security (Zeus), a portfolio company of Baltimore-based Access Holdings, announced a new partnership with Bayside Fire and Security (Bayside). Bayside will join forces with Zeus to further the Zeus mission of protecting People, Property, and Profits, and expand Zeus into Maryland and its surrounding areas. Bayside’s dedication to quality and customer satisfaction has established them as a trusted pioneer within the industry. Bayside’s remarkable success “Baysid...

PureTech Systems Inc., a pioneer in geospatial AI-boosted video analytics for wide-area perimeter and border security, announced the successful completion of system acceptance testing at a major U.S. metropolitan rapid transit agency. The testing demonstrated the company’s capability to address a significant safety and operational challenge: detecting debris and items on transit tracks to mitigate disruptions and enhance commuter safety. PureTech's RIDS Solution PureTech's RIDS for Rapi...

iDenfy, a Lithuania-based pioneer in ID verification and fraud prevention, has announced a strategic partnership with AREA42, a pioneering TradeTech innovation ecosystem. Together, the companies aim to deliver a seamless and secure onboarding experience for businesses across global markets, ensuring the AREA42 platform remains user-friendly while maintaining the highest compliance standards to prevent bad actors. B2B trade problems The European Commission reported that financial irregularitie...

IDEMIA Smart Identity’s Biometric Recognition System (IBRS) has achieved Open Standards Identity API (OSIA) Qualified status. IBRS is a multimodal automated biometrics identification service. It enables governments to access a full array of biometric recognition-related services. OSIA enables seamless connectivity between the building blocks of the identity management ecosystem—independent of technology, solution architecture, or vendor. The qualification program is working to enhan...