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The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named new members and leadership of the steering committee for SIA RISE, a community that fosters the careers of young professionals and emerging pioneers in the security industry. Dakota Mackie of Northland Controls serves as chair, with Kelly Ann Christensen of BCD now serving as vice chair. In these roles, Mackie and Christensen ensure that RISE delivers educational content and networking opportunities to young professional...

Over the last 10 years, threats to the UK, including espionage, terrorism, cyber-attacks, and disinformation, have increased dramatically in volume and velocity. Globally, multiple state-on-state conflicts pose serious risks, with the potential to escalate into both intra and intercontinental struggles. Range of sub-sectors Private Equity activity across Security-Tech has continued to grow year-on-year, with 191 direct investments made since 2018 across a range of sub-sectors. These include...

The PLUS X AWARD is the world's largest innovation prize for technology, sport, and lifestyle. It recognises brands for the quality and innovative edge of their products. After DoorBird products have already received the Plus X seal of approval for quality, design, ease of use, and functionality, the manufacturer of intelligent door communication solutions can now look forward to receiving the award for "Best Brand" overall. Award for Best Brand 2025 "The award shows that the DoorBird brand c...

AlarMax Distributors, Inc., a pioneering wholesale distributor of security, fire, access control, AV, and surveillance solutions, proudly announces the appointment of Scott Shelander as its new President. With an extensive background in executive leadership, strategic planning, and operational excellence, Shelander brings a proven track record of building high-performance teams and driving scalable growth. AlarMax's mission "Scott's leadership philosophy aligns perfectly with AlarMax's miss...

Security bollards are typically short, sturdy barriers that restrict traffic in a designated area. Organisations use bollards to protect pedestrian walkways, work zones, and buildings. There are several different types of bollards, each well-suited to specific applications. Learn what they need to know to choose the best bollard for their security needs.  6 Different Types of Security Bollards Understanding the basics of different types of security barriers can help them choose the right...

Oliver Dörre, CEO of HENSOLDT AG, and Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab, signed a memorandum of understanding on intended cooperation in the field of aircraft protection technologies at the Munich Security Conference. Integrated system solutions ”Partnerships are a central element of our corporate strategy, especially in our commitment to deliver our products quickly and reliably to our customers. That's why this MoU with Saab is another important step in our strategic dev...

Frequentis marks the debut of its LifeX3020 solution in Southeast Asia, improving emergency call handling and response coordination across three major centres and nationwide blue light agencies. This effort supports Malaysia’s Next Generation Emergency Services 999 (NG999) project, an upgrade designed to replace the current Malaysian Emergency Response System (MERS999). The initiative underscores Malaysia’s strong commitment to enhancing public safety across the nation. Responses f...

At Verkada, success is built on the dedication, expertise, and commitment of the partners. Every day, these industry pioneers help customers implement best-in-class physical security solutions that drive real impact. As they look back on an incredible year, they’re excited to recognise the partners who went above and beyond in 2024. This year’s inaugural Verkada Impact Partner of the Year Awards celebrate those who demonstrated outstanding growth, customer commitment, and collaborat...

ACI’s 11th National Forum on CFIUS is the pioneering event for professionals navigating the complexities of foreign investment and national security. As the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) continues to expand its oversight and enforce compliance, it is crucial for legal, compliance, and business pioneers to stay ahead of the latest developments. Impact of new regulations This premier conference provides in-depth discussions on the evolving CFIUS landscape,...

Join the global sanctions community in Washington, DC, or via livestream to ensure that they are not only current-but ready for what’s next. As geopolitical risks intensify and a new U.S. Administration is in place, this conference comes at a pivotal time! Ensure that they don’t miss out on critical U.S. and international economic sanctions updates, and the newest best practices from speakers across different industries and jurisdictions. Featured speakers Dan Clutch: Deputy Dir...

The UK’s AI Safety Institute has been recast as the UK AI Security Institute, bolstering protections against AI risks facing national security and crime, and delivering a key pillar of the government’s Plan for Change. The pivot reflects a focus on serious AI risks with security implications, including malicious cyber-attacks, crimes against fraud and the development of weaponry. Assess the risks by frontier AI AI Security Institute will partner with national units, incl...

SharpEagle, a pioneer in industrial safety solutions, proudly highlights its robust presence in the Forklift Safety Light Market, as reported in the latest Prospect Research Reports study. The comprehensive analysis reflects SharpEagle’s dedication to enhancing workplace safety through high-performance and reliable safety lighting products for material handling operations. Demand for forklift safety lights SharpEagle takes these needs by delivering safety solutions developed to safegua...

Corporate Security Advisors (CSA), the premiere management consulting firm specialising in corporate security, announced that it has been selected to join the prestigious American Hospital Association (AHA) Preferred Cybersecurity and Risk Provider Program as the first Preferred Physical Security Advisory Services Provider. CSA will play a critical role in helping hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide enhance their physical security strategies to protect patients, staff, and facilities....

The Security Skills Board, a committee of senior security industry pioneers, brought together over 60 industry professionals at The Shard to present the next steps in their mission to support skills development and ambitions for security to be a profession of choice. The Board, now a Community Interest Company (CIC) includes Chair Jason Towse, and Deputy Chair Adrian White of Carlile Support Services. They shared proposals to launch a Security National Skills Academy and as part of this, devel...

Cyber security and artificial intelligence (AI) are set to fuel a 5 percent rise in IT spending from European businesses during 2025, according to market analysis from Forrester. Total IT spending is projected to reach $4.9 trillion in 2025, Forrester’s Global tech forecast 2024-2029 predicts, with GenAI, cyber security and cloud services to drive growth by 5.6 percent, compared to just 4.6 percent in 2024. Investment on cyber security and AI Analysts from Forrester believe that concent...

Carousel Digital Signage announces a new technology partnership with CrisisGo that enables K-12 schools and businesses to deliver emergency alerts and other safety messages to digital displays with immediacy. The integration is enabled through an open API that triggers visual alerts, interactive maps and more to Carousel Cloud digital signage networks via the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP), a global standard that supports the digital exchange of emergency alerts and public warnings over multipl...

IDIS Americas has confirmed the appointment of Darron Parker as Vice President of Sales, Northeast US & Canada, one of a series of recent appointments as the company continues to enlarge its team as part of an ambitious growth strategy. IDIS Americas has been expanding its operations across North America, following a restructuring last year, with a strengthening presence in key security verticals, including transit, retail, education, logistics, critical infrastructure, traffic (ITS), and s...

The PSA Network (PSA), the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, announced the lineup of speakers and sponsors for PSA TEC 2025 (TEC) in Aurora, Colorado, March 9-12, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Centre. “PSA TEC 2025 is shaping up to be an amazing event from the industry-pioneering education and certifications to access to the top manufacturers in the industry,” said Matt Barnette, president and CEO of the PSA Network. “The po...

Award-winning global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security is gearing up to showcase the latest from its innovative technology suite at its annual Integrate 360 event in Durban next week. Bringing together Channel Partners, End Users, and consultants from across KwaZulu-Natal and wider South Africa, Gallagher’s Integrate 360 event offers attendees the chance to engage in knowledge sessions, presentations, live demonstrations, and valuable networking opportunities. Latest innovative s...

Amthal Group Companies has appointed Richard Parker as its new Group Head of Sales. With over three decades of experience in the fire and security industry, Richard brings a wealth of expertise in sales leadership, business development and strategic growth to the company. Richard joins Amthal from Walker Fire UK Ltd., where he served as Group Sales Manager UK, successfully building and pioneering high-performing sales teams while driving business expansion across multiple sectors. Prior roles...

Quantum Dice, a University of Oxford spin-out pioneering quantum random number generator (QRNG) technology, and Thales, a pioneering technology and security provider, have launched a QRNG-backed Hardware Security Module (HSM), bringing the security advantages of Quantum Dice's patented DISC™ protocol to enterprise customers. The integrated solution allows organisations to verify and quantify the security of their cryptographic keys in real-time, ensuring robust protection for classical ap...

Delinea, a pioneering provider of solutions for securing human and non-human identities through centralised authorisation, has introduced new capabilities on its pioneering cloud-native platform, including credential and password support for workforce and business users, intelligent identity lifecycle management and behaviuoral analytics spanning all identity types. These new features will enable enterprises to comprehensively manage the full identity lifecycle across all users from any access...

Allied Universal®, a pioneering security and facility services company, is proud to announce that during the last quarter of 2024, its security professionals continued to perform exceptional acts of bravery, heroically saving lives while on duty at client locations across North America. Critical thinking and training “The work of security professionals never sleeps, standing post 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Our industry is demanding, unpredictable and regularl...

Threat Evolution, an advanced cybersecurity training and consulting platform, has officially achieved Cyber Essentials certification, reinforcing its commitment to helping businesses strengthen their digital security. Part of the Magenta Security Services family of businesses, which is a pioneer in sustainable security solutions, Threat Evolution provides cutting-edge cybersecurity training and consulting services designed to mitigate cyber risks. Common entry point for cyber threats Threat E...

The International Maritime Cyber Security Organisation (IMCSO), an independent maritime standards organisation, has released its cybersecurity testing methodology for those maritime vessels looking to assess their risk and join the Cyber Risk Registry, a risk register database maintained by the IMCSO. The methodology aims to provide IMCSO-accredited cyber consultants and the senior maritime personnel they will be assessing with standardised testing by outlining test scope and the language...

Market pioneer in window intercom and assistive listening systems, Contacta Inc., has bolstered its presence in the market with new distribution deals.  The Florida-based company has established partnerships with several major retailers serving the security markets. Assistive listening technology Contacta Inc. has been manufacturing, specifying and distributing assistive listening technology through its network of dealers in North America for the past 17 years. Its range of window interc...

Nutanix, a pioneer in hybrid multi-cloud computing announced the findings of its seventh annual Enterprise Cloud Index (ECI) survey and research report, which measures global enterprise progress with cloud adoption. The report sheds light on Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) adoption, investment priorities, and benefits along with key challenges organisations face to meet the demands of these emerging workloads. GenAI application adoption As GenAI application adoption...

Gunnebo Entrance Control is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Andrews as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and a key member of the senior executive team. With a strong track record in financial leadership across global businesses, Charles will oversee the company’s Finance, IT, and PMO functions worldwide, playing a pivotal role in executing Gunnebo Entrance Control’s strategic vision and driving sustainable growth. Innovation and operational excellence Says Charl...

Brinks Home, one of North America's home security and alarm monitoring companies, recently launched its new Account Value Calculator (AVC). This innovative AI-powered tool provides home security business owners with a transparent and confidential method to value their alarm account portfolios in just days, facilitating both small and large transactions while enabling rapid access to liquidity.  Account Value Calculator (AVC) AVC also offers support for divesting additional assets with th...

Cequence Security, a pioneer in API security and bot management announced significant momentum in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, driven by rapid customer adoption, strategic partnerships, and a strengthened leadership team. This expansion further solidifies Cequence’s position as the go-to API security and bot management provider in the region, addressing the growing demand for advanced threat protection and digital risk mitigation. Modern digital transformation “APIs ar...