Mergers & Acquisitions - News

ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA), the membership associations for the security industry have announced details for the 2024 Security LeadHER conference, a special event dedicated to advancing, connecting, and empowering women in the security profession. The second annual Security LeadHER conference will be held Monday, June 24 – Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Women in the security “SIA...

Smarter Security is thrilled to announce the launch of the latest Door Detective model, the Door Detective SG, featuring groundbreaking Sidegate Detection® technology.  This next-gen addition to the Door Detective line is set to transform the landscape of access control and door security, offering enhanced capabilities that address the evolving needs of modern facilities. Door Detective SG "Smarter Security's new Door Detective SG brings an entirely new weapon to the Security Directo...

Nice, a global pioneer in Home and Building Management solutions announced the completed convergence of ELAN®, SpeakerCraft®, and Panamax® Energy Management to the Nice brand name. Integrated product ecosystem Since the company acquired Nortek Security & Control in 2021, Nice has been focused on executing its strategic plan to strengthen the company’s position as an industry pioneer in North America by converging its vast product portfolio under one unified brand. The mi...

Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services provider announced the appointment of Retired U.S. Army Major General William J. Walker to the position of vice president and corporate security director. Comprehensive security strategies Walker will draw on his civilian and military executive leadership expertise to serve as a resource to Allied Universal customers in developing comprehensive security strategies. He will determine priorities for the protectio...

Drata, a continuous security and compliance automation platform announced the addition of Cyber Essentials, expanding on the company’s support for over 17 compliance frameworks, standards, and regulations. Drata empowers customers pursuing Cyber Essentials with unmatched automation along with critical guidance for Cyber Essentials Plus, which requires independent verification. Cyber Essentials Created and backed by the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Cyber...

Bridewell, a UK cyber security firm announces that it has been accredited by the Government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to provide CHECK penetration testing to government, public sector bodies, and organisations under the UK’s critical national infrastructure (CNI). CHECK-authorised penetration CHECK-authorised penetration tests on CNI systems and networks are conducted by verified companies using NCSC-recognised methods and by staff who hold NCSC-approved qualification...

The industrial camera manufacturer IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH from Obersulm feels responsible for keeping its ecological footprint as small as possible. This is reflected in its own business activities, for example, in durable, climate-compensated camera models or resource-conscious production and logistics. As an integral part of many automation solutions, the use of industrial cameras also opens up new ways for users to conserve resources and thus ensure greater sustainability. IDS...

Teledyne LeCroy, a worldwide pioneer in advanced oscilloscopes and a business unit of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced the launch of their new WaveMaster 8000HD high-bandwidth, high-definition oscilloscope platform with models from 20 to 65 GHz of bandwidth and 12 bits of encoding for high-definition vertical resolution. The new WaveMaster 8000HD maintains its unrivalled validation and debug capabilities while adding a new SDA Expert serial data analysis software option for testing...

CIAS Security, a global manufacturer of physical perimeter security systems based in Italy, announced the company's extended expansion into North America and Latin America to provide a full-time on-the-ground presence in priority geographic and vertical markets. Full-time presence in USA “While we have been exporting our systems into the United States for the past 14 years, we felt the need for a full-time presence in these very important markets,” sai...

Magos Systems, the pioneer in advanced AI-powered radar for perimeter protection, is proud to introduce its ground-breaking drone detection radar system, revolutionising the drone detection and protection market with a cost-effective and highly accurate AI-powered drone detection solution. Debuting at the 2023 Global Security Exchange (GSX) in Dallas, Sep 11-13, at booth 4273, the AR-300 Drone Detection Radar from Magos Systems provides a 24/7 holistic approach to countering the threat of drone...

CIAS, an Italy-based manufacturer of perimeter security and safety systems (with operations in Miami, FL) has introduced a solution for the aviation industry, specifically air traffic controllers, to reduce or eliminate the high incidence of airport runway incursions. A runway incursion, as defined by the Federal Aviation Administration, is an incident that, while not causing fatalities, is described as a “near miss” by the journal, Business Traveler (May 15, 2023). The FA...

The PSA Network, the world’s consortium of professional systems integrators announced the addition of SAFR from RealNetworks to its technology partners. SAFR is an AI-powered face authentication solution designed for mainstream commercial applications. The visual intelligence platform specialises in face and person-based computer vision optimised for real-world performance. Security, convenience, and affordability "As AI becomes more prevalent, security integrators must stay on top of t...

Aiphone, the international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions. With AC Nio, customers get access to an easy-to-use and customisable dashboard that provides the tools needed to manage daily access control credentials, run reports, set schedules, and program the AC Series access control solution. AC Nio features An intu...

The Horizontal Compliance Committee of Euralarm has started a new Task Group focusing on environmental and sustainability issues. The kick-off meeting of the new Task Group took place on August 23rd.  Environment & Sustainability  In early 2023, the Horizontal Compliance Committee acknowledged that the number of European legislative initiatives related to environment and sustainability under the European Green Deal was continuously growing and that the experts from the Eura...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer TDSi is pleased to announce its latest student placement, Cameron Lane.  Cameron has joined the company’s Software Development Team for a twelve-month placement as part of his BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering studies at Bournemouth University.    Software development TDSi has a proud history of supporting university placements and apprenticeships. Managing Director John Davies commented, “We are delighted to welc...

Innovation, sustainability, and new business models are at the heart of the inter-airport Europe 2023, the world’s pioneering trade fair for the global airport community. Visitors can look forward to a broad range of exhibits and live demonstrations by international brands and promising start-ups, supported by an intense programme of technical seminars and summit talks, all geared to boost operational advancement, strategic partnerships, and investment to help airports meet their env...

viisights, Inc., a global pioneer in behavioural recognition video analytics, is providing GSX 2023 attendees with a first-hand look at its latest advancements in proactive intelligence, including updates to its flagship viisights wise™ video analytics and viisights IQ™ auto-learning technology. Together, these new developments set new benchmarks in video analytics performance for professional security and safety intelligence applications. wise 3.0 and viisights IQ “Wit...

Netwrix, a cybersecurity vendor that makes data security easy revealed additional findings for the education sector from its survey of 1,610 IT and security professionals from more than 100 countries. According to the survey, 69% of organisations in the education sector suffered a cyberattack within the last 12 months.  Phishing, account compromise Phishing and user account compromise was the most common attack paths for these organisations, while phishing and malware (such as ransomware...

RecFaces, a biometric solution company announced the date for its next free webinar, The Future of Face Recognition Technology: Opportunities and Challenges in INDIA.  Facial recognition technology The webinar that will be led by Valeria Lapteva, Business Development Director, Asia-Pacific, and Maria Kazhuro, Business Development Director, LATAM will discuss opportunities and challenges of Facial Recognition Technology and address how businesses and other sectors can adapt it to enh...

IDEMIA’s Group QR code accelerates the adoption of the eSIM technology, with the promise of a fully digital onboarding journey for travellers and visitors to a country. The entire frictionless eSIM for travel experience can be completed in just minutes, granting users direct access to local connectivity. Major sporting events such as Rugby World Cup, Paris 2024 Olympic Games, or cultural events such as large music festivals as well as professional events are attracting major travellers&rs...

Hybrid Panel Lite is a wire and wireless smart home security gateway with LTE capability. It provides a customisable and robust way to wire the whole alarm system. With Hybrid Panel Lite, users can accomplish a comprehensive solution for the Climax wired BUS security system in a breeze. BUS connectivity Hybrid Panel Lite’s BUS connectivity makes installation easier and the system more flexible, with shorter wiring lengths and more cost-effective product maintenance. With integration int...

MPs have warned that the Prime Minister’s global AI ambitions could be at risk unless new AI regulation laws are introduced in November. Failure to introduce new legislation in the King’s Speech on November 7th would postpone regulations from becoming law until 2025, which would see the UK “being left behind” the EU and other counterparts, according to the Commons Technology Committee. AI development The government has previously introduced several measures to cement t...

ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals announced the 2023 class of recipients for its annual awards of excellence for organisations and individuals. The annual ASIS Awards of Excellence honour the important work and accomplishments of ASIS members worldwide. They are honoured not only for their accomplishments but also for setting standards for the industry to model across the globe.  Award recipient criteria “ASIS award rec...

Exabeam, a global cybersecurity pioneer that created New-Scale SIEM™ for advancing security operations, and a 2023 Google Cloud Technology Partner of the Year for Security - Analytics announced it is expanding its partnership with Google Cloud in the development of generative artificial intelligence (AI) models in its cloud-native New-Scale SIEM product portfolio. As a Google Cloud partner, the collaborative development process on Google Cloud generative AI products will accelerate the de...

WeSuite, a distinguished manufacturer of award-winning sales management software tailored for security technology sales and service providers, is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with Prosegur Security, a globally recognised pioneer in the private security sector. This partnership has been formed with the strategic intent of accelerating Prosegur's technological division expansion within the United States. Comprehensive security services Prosegur Security holds an esteemed reputa...

As part of an ongoing series highlighting the work and innovation of Hanwha Vision’s valued technology partners, Katerina Fischerova, Project Manager at FF Group discusses the need for edge solutions for traffic and parking management. Thanks for speaking with us Katerina. Can you explain more about FF Group’s work?  FF Group is an innovative data solution provider with over a decade’s experience creating edge and data solutions tailored to road traffic, parkin...

Hakimo, an award-winning technology company dedicated to modernising physical security through its artificial intelligence (AI) software announced a reseller partnership with international systems integrator Convergint, a global pioneer in service-based systems integration. The partnership will enable Convergint to offer Hakimo’s AI-powered security solutions to its customers across the globe.  Hakimo platform The Hakimo platform uses computer vision and machine learning to automat...

3xLOGIC, a provider of integrated and intelligent security solutions, has announced the availability of its X-Series edge-based deep learning analytics cameras. X-Series cameras combine state-of-the-art hardware with advanced analytics to deliver real-time, accurate, and actionable data, transforming how surveillance systems can be deployed and utilised.  Advanced data processing "X-Series cameras have analytics that enables them to perform advanced data processing directly at the edge,...

Dahua Technology, a video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, has been at the forefront of transforming traditional chalkboard classrooms into a smart and interactive learning environments.  Adhering to its unwavering dedication to its social responsibilities, Dahua has donated Dahua DeepHub Smart Interactive Whiteboards to educational institutions around the world to enhance their teaching efficiency and create smart classrooms that are more conducive to learning.  Internati...

RealWear, Inc., the pioneer of hands-free wearable computers for frontline workers, announced the launch of its next-generation Intrinsically Safe (IS) headset, RealWear Navigator® Z1. Built for productivity and safety in industries such as oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, and mining, the hands-free IS wearable solution frees a worker’s hands to make operations smarter, safer, and more efficient.  Industrial wearable solution Whether conducting an inspection round on a rig at sea...