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Telaeris, Inc., a foremost provider of handheld solutions for Physical Access Control Systems (PACS), announced from Intersec 2026 that its XPID210 Series Handheld Badge and Biometric Reader with Android 15 is now shipping. This reader is the first of its kind - built for the access control industry with Android 15 - delivering stronger security and better performance to customers operating in demanding, security-critical environments. Features Android 15 strengthens OS-level security, tighte...

OSI Systems, Inc. announced that its Security division received an international order for approximately $30 million to deploy advanced radio frequency (RF)-based communication and surveillance systems for naval operations over a multi-year period. As part of the award, the Company plans to support the integration of the transmission systems and related technologies to upgrade the existing operations to the latest standards for very low frequency (VLF) station architecture. OSI Systems&rsquo...

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, has announced NPSA compliance for the High Security Controller 7000, the most recent addition to their award-winning controller product range.  The High Security C7000 has been awarded Automatic Access Control Systems (AACS) and Cyber Assurance of Physical Security Systems (CAPSS) compliance by the UK’s National Protective Security Authority (NPSA).  High Security C7000 features  Pro...

Genetec Inc., the foremost in enterprise physical security software, will demonstrate the latest innovations in unified physical security at Intersec 2026, taking place 12 to 14 January 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). As organisations across the Middle East continue to modernise and scale security operations across expanding urban, commercial, and critical infrastructure environments, physical security is increasingly being treated as a strategic function, one that supports better...

DoorBird, a foremost innovator in IP video door communication, is proud to announce the seamless integration of its D11x series intercoms, with support for the D18x series coming soon, with Crestron Home, the premier smart home platform. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in smart home interoperability, offering homeowners and integrators a powerful, unified solution for secure and intelligent entry management. Developed in partnership with Crestron, this new functionality enables...

SwiftConnect, provider of the connected access network for places and spaces, announced its acquisition of Trecerdo, a boutique engineering firm known for its embedded software development and hardware-level access control integrations.  Trecerdo's deep expertise in bridging access control platforms with downstream hardware and elevator destination-dispatch systems strengthens SwiftConnect's end-to-end integration capabilities and expands the company's ability to serve complex, multi-layer...

A regional security manager at a national bank gets a notification about suspicious activity at an ATM in another city. He opens his smartphone to check the feed — but the camera is connected to a different NVR than the one he’s currently logged into. By the time he switches systems, the live view is gone. Situations like this play out daily — across banking networks, retail chains, factories, and logistics hubs, wherever multi-site surveillance depends on fragmented systems.&...

At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, demonstrations of Flir’s next-generation iXX-Series app-enabled thermal cameras will outline how users can transform electrical and mechanical inspections across manufacturing, industrial, commercial, datacenter, and utility environments. In combination with Flir Assetlink browser-based software, iXX users can leverage asset-centric structured data to expedite workflows and decision making. Get ready to think about thermal inspection in a whole new way. From Boot...

Hanwha Vision, a foremost in video surveillance and security solutions, announces an integration between its PTZ PLUS camera line and Navtech’s AdvanceGuard radar platform.  This collaboration delivers a high-value, unified perimeter protection solution that enhances security outcomes, boosts operator efficiency, and improves risk management across extensive and complex sites. Addressing the challenges of wide-area security The integration of Navtech AdvanceGuard with Hanwha Vision...

During the summer of 2025, the White House announced a 50% semi-finished copper import tariff that resulted in a 13% increase in the price of copper in just one day, making it the largest increase since 1968. The one-day price hike alarmed industries that depend on the import of semi-finished copper products, impacting heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) manufacturers, the automotive industry, data centers, and more. Newly implemented tariffs As the price of copper increases,...

LDC the private equity investor, has exited its investment in Wireless CCTV (‘WCCTV’), a full-service, specialised leasing provider of managed re-deployable video surveillance assets for temporary security and monitoring solutions in the UK and the US, in a sale to Arcus Infrastructure Partners (‘Arcus’). Rochdale-headquartered WCCTV was formed in 2001 to meet the growing demand for surveillance technology capable of operating independently of fixed infrastructure networ...

Hikvision, a global pioneer in AIoT solutions, is set to participate in Intersec 2026, where it will demonstrate how its latest technological advancements are empowering industries under the theme "AIoT Shapes a Better Future." Taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from January 12-14, Hikvision’s showcase will feature how AIoT technologies are transforming industries and creating measurable value for businesses and communities. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore cutting...

Neurotechnology, a provider of deep learning-based solutions and high-precision biometric identification technologies, now announced that its face liveness detection technology has successfully passed a rigorous Level 2 (Level B) Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) evaluation. The independent assessment confirms that the upcoming releases of MegaMatcher SDK and MegaMatcher ID will comply with the ISO/IEC 30107-3 standard, demonstrating high resilience against sophisticated biometric spoofing at...

Dean Drako, Chairman of Brivo, the pioneering global provider of cloud-native access control and smart space technologies, and Founder of Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud AI video surveillance, now announced the two companies will merge, creating the world’s largest AI cloud-native physical security company. The merged company will operate under the Brivo name and deliver a truly unified cloud-native security platform. Integrated cloud-native physical security solution &l...

Simpro has been named the AI Game Changer of the Year, awarded by 6Sense during the Breakthrough conference. The award recognises organisations using AI to strengthen revenue performance, modernise operations and establish new benchmarks for B2B growth. At Simpro, AI is not only the foundation of our operating platform for the trades; it plays a critical role in how we operate. Teams across Simpro use AI to remove friction, improve decision-making, and create systems that scale efficiently...

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, highlights how modern, data-driven access control is becoming a strategic business priority for organisations in the Middle East, as they look to improve security, efficiency, and return on investment. For many organisations in the Middle East and beyond, access control has long been viewed as a necessary layer of security, providing a means to lock and unlock doors, restrict entry, and track who comes and goes. But in recent y...

March Networks®, a global pioneer in intelligent video surveillance, announces an expansion of its long-standing collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), helping customers reduce long-term video storage costs by up to 80% over 5-years, by deepening its use of Amazon S3 Vectors and Amazon S3 Glacier to advance both video intelligence and cloud storage.   Building on insights and discussions following AWS re:Invent 2025, March Networks is advancing its cloud...

Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services provider, is one of America’s best workplaces for culture, belonging and community according to Newsweek. The news outlet’s 2025 list of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community features companies that prioritise culture, foster genuine belonging and build strong communities. Newsweek ranking “This honour is a reflection of the workforce we’ve built on t...

ZBeta, a pioneer in delivering comprehensive physical security consulting services, now announced the addition of Jim McCormack as Learning and Development Manager. In this role, he will focus on building the company’s commitment to learning, technical excellence, and collaboration. McCormack will shape and oversee ZBeta’s learning and development initiatives, spanning onboarding, career growth, and knowledge sharing. His focus will be on creating programs that scale — helping...

Continuing its global expansion plan, Integrity360 has acquired Cresco, a well-established and highly regarded cybersecurity services company operating out of Brussels in Belgium. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition will enable Integrity360 to expand further into continental Europe and provides additional skilled resources to its existing substantial offensive security, cybersecurity consulting and compliance capability. Multiple cyber services disciplines Cresco,...

Milestone Systems, a world pioneer in data-driven video technology, released an advanced vision language model (VLM) specialising in traffic understanding and powered by NVIDIA Cosmos Reason.  The VLM powers two new products: a Video Summarisation tool for XProtect® Video Management Software and a VLM as a Service for third-party integrations. Video Summarisation for XProtect allows users to search summaries from visual data and automates reporting. Video Summarisation tool Vide...

The S12 Security Guarding Leadership Group (S12) is delighted to welcome five new members to its core committee. The S12 brings together security pioneers to work as a collective with the Government, Security Industry Authority, and the Security Minister. Their mandate is to address and elevate critical industry issues, promote higher standards and professionalism, enhance public safety, and positively shape the perception of the security guarding sector. Latest round of nominations While the...

iDenfy, a global identity verification and fraud prevention company, announced the launch of its new fraud-triggered Shopify ID Verification app, designed to help e-commerce merchants to reduce chargebacks and risks linked to high-risk orders. The new Shopify app integrates directly with Shopify’s built-in fraud analysis system and automatically initiates identity verification for suspicious orders that are marked as “high-risk, enabling merchants to prevent fraud without disrupting...

Dormakaba has signed a binding agreement to acquire Avant-Garde Systems Inc., one of the largest independent solution providers for entrance systems control products in the US. This acquisition represents a core-in-the-core acquisition, strengthening Dormakaba’s North American go-to-market in access automation solutions. Consultation and product selection Founded in 2015 and based in Clarksville, Indiana, USA, Avant-Garde is a solution provider in the entrance systems control business,...

RecFaces, a global developer of ready-made facial recognition software solutions, is pleased to announce its participation in Intersec 2026, one of the world’s pioneering security, safety, and fire protection exhibitions. On January 12-14, 2026, visitors will be able to see the latest versions of RecFaces’ flagship products in action at the Dubai World Trade Centre, where the company will join the stand of its long-standing technology partner, Milestone Systems (S1-H24). Video sur...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., a pioneer in AI-driven security and productivity solutions, along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices Group (RAD-G), now announced that RAD-G has begun invoicing monitoring company clients for SARA™, its proprietary agentic AI platform, marking a decisive shift from pilot programs and proof of concept engagements to live, revenue generating deployments across the remote video monitoring sector. Over the past...

As families gather to admire towering Christmas trees and sparkling lights across UK city centres, few realise the specialist equipment behind these festive displays. Boom lifts — often called cherry pickers — are essential for installing decorations that bring seasonal cheer to millions. The UK boom lift industry supports hundreds of jobs and contributes millions to the economy, supplying the equipment that makes these celebrations possible. But British manufacturers face growing p...

Voyant Photonics, the pioneer in chip-scale frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) LiDAR, now announced its Helium™ Platform of fully solid-state LiDAR sensors and modules. The solution is built on a silicon photonics chip, enabling a breakthrough architecture designed to deliver unprecedented reliability, integration, and performance for industrial automation, robotics, and mobile autonomy. Voyant’s proprietary Photonic Integrated Circuit Leveraging Voyant’s proprietary...

Zimperium, the world pioneer in mobile security, now released new threat research exposing a growing wave of mobile-targeted phishing attacks that weaponise PDF documents delivered via SMS and MMS. The findings reveal how threat actors are exploiting user trust in PDFs and gaps in mobile security controls to harvest credentials and sensitive data at scale. Zimperium’s zLabs research team According to Zimperium’s zLabs research team, attackers are increasingly using PDFs as a deli...

Matrix Comsec, a pioneer in Security and telecommunications solutions, was honoured with the “CII Award Excellence for Women in STEM 2025.” This prestigious award highlights Matrix's commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. The award ceremony was held at Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi, and was attended by industry pioneers. Gender gap in STEM fields The CII Awards for Excellence in Women's STEM is an...