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Greater security and transparency in access control: Auerswald, Germany’s major specialist in business communication, and Bird Home Automation GmbH, manufacturer of DoorBird intercom systems, announce their technology partnership.  The first joint project is the integration of a DoorBird IP video door station with a telephone device from Auerswald’s COMfortel D series via an Auerswald COMtrexx PBX server. The system is already in use with initial customers, and further joint so...

AMAG Technology is proud to unveil Symmetry Access Control V10, the first release in a transformative new direction for AMAG Technology's product platform. This milestone isn't just a version change; it's the first step toward a strategic evolution of their product vision, designed to streamline deployments, accelerate innovation, and elevate the customer experience.  Unified security ecosystem Symmetry Access Control V10 introduces two major enhancements designed to improve system vis...

In a world where safety and security are of the utmost importance, it’s crucial to stay updated with the latest technologies that can provide advanced protection. One such innovation that is leading the way in modern security is biometric access control. This groundbreaking technology is transforming the way businesses and individuals safeguard their premises and data. Biometric access control Biometric access control utilises unique physical or behavioural attributes of individuals, su...

In this era of advanced technology, security and surveillance play pivotal roles in ensuring safety and comfort. This is especially true in the hospitality industry, where guests’ security is a significant concern.  An area of notable focus is hotel surveillance systems, which have experienced an influx of technological innovation and transformation. As these systems evolve, they are reshaping the way hotels manage security, and subsequently, guest experience. This article will explo...

AlarMax, a major national distributor of fire, security, surveillance, access control, and AV products, is proud to announce the appointment of Todd Zoppo as Regional Vice President – East. This strategic addition reinforces AlarMax’s commitment to growth, service excellence, and expanding its presence across the Eastern United States. With more than 25 years of senior leadership experience in retail, operations, and distribution, Zoppo brings a powerful blend of customer-centric s...

The Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) has released the seventh edition of its Safety and Security Guidelines for K-12 Schools, which offers the most comprehensive information available on nationwide practices specifically for securing school facilities, from subject matter experts across the education, public safety, and industry sectors.  The seventh-edition release – including updates to the Safety and Security Guidelines and the School Safety and Security Checklist –...

AtlasIED, a recognised pioneer in the commercial audio and security industries with a strong presence in mass transportation and airport communication systems, announces a strategic integration partnership with Sittig Technologies, the developers of PAXGuide — a modular, intelligent software platform for managing automated airport announcements. This integration reinforces AtlasIED’s commitment to the transportation sector by expanding its ability to deliver scalable, automated, and...

Nutanix, a pioneer in hybrid multicloud computing, announced it has been positioned as a pioneer in The Forrester Wave: Multicloud Container Platforms, Q3 2025. This is Nutanix’s first appearance in the report following last year’s unveiling of the Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) at Nutanix’s NEXT conference. The launch of NKP followed Nutanix’s acquisition of D2iQ, Inc.’s Kubernetes Platform, enabling the company to provide customers with a comprehensive so...

At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2025, Alibaba Group showcased a series of AI-driven innovation, unveiling the next-generation intelligent automotive cockpits, transformative collaborations with global enterprises and its first AI-powered smart glasses. All powered by Alibaba’s advanced Qwen large language models (LLMs), these breakthroughs demonstrate how AI is moving beyond the lab and into real-world applications across automotive, facility management and consumer...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., along with its subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc., released an analysis suggesting that its AI-powered firearm detection system could have identified and reported the heavily armed suspect in Monday’s Midtown Manhattan shooting before he entered the building. A widely circulated still image from surveillance footage of the suspect, processed through RAD’s firearm detection analytics, clearly shows how the Company’s A...

The need for the security response to be accurate, fast, and adaptive has never been more important. A single security breach has the power to impact beyond that immediate ‘moment in time’. It can spiral into potential financial, operational, and reputational damage, taking years to recover from. Not to mention that regulatory and compliance violations can be costly, and legal action and liability claims can be debilitating. The impact to reputational damage and loss of trust cause...

ABCA Systems, a major provider of fire protection, security, and communications systems based in North Tyneside, is delighted to announce the acquisition of RAAM Construction, a well-established provider of fire protection, construction, maintenance, and repair services. Headquartered in Enfield, North London, RAAM Construction has been operating for nearly 19 years, delivering specialist services to commercial and public sector clients across London and the South East. The company is widely r...

Regula, a developer of identity verification (IDV) solutions and forensic devices, enters a strategic technology partnership with Indicio, a market pioneer in Verifiable Credential technology and decentralised identity solutions. Together, the two companies will deliver a breakthrough in portable digital trust by issuing document and biometric identity verification solutions as tamper-proof Verifiable Credentials. Set of ID authenticity checks Regula has the most complete set of ID authentici...

NAKIVO Inc., a fast-growing software company specialising in protecting virtual, physical, cloud, and SaaS environments, announced strong results for Q2 2025. The company reported growth in financial performance, customer acquisition, partner expansion, and cloud channel adoption, with revenue in the Americas up 40% compared to the same period in 2024.  Revenue growth The Americas led all regions with a 40% year-over-year revenue increase followed by EMEA In Q2 2025, the company recorde...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn the full US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced a new partnership with Everbridge, Inc., the pioneer in High Velocity Critical Event Management (CEM) and national public warning solutions. The alliance is designed to provide organisations with rapid emergency response and intelligent situational awareness in the event of a gun-related threat. AI-powered risk intelligence...

Rapid7, Inc., a pioneer in threat detection and exposure management, announced the launch of Incident Command, a powerful new next-gen SIEM extending the capabilities of its Command Platform, purpose-built to transform how security teams detect, investigate, and respond to threats. Incident Command unifies preventative attack and exposure management together with threat detection and response, all powered by Agentic AI workflows trained on playbooks designed by Rapid7’s own SOC experts,...

Johnson Controls recently released Software House C•CURE IQ v3.10, the latest advancement to its intelligent security platform. C•CURE v3.10 delivers an integrated access control and video surveillance experience through a single browser-based interface, meeting operator demand for dynamic alarm prioritisation, spatial and occupancy analytics, and attendance reporting. Updated version This updated version allows operators to seamlessly monitor outdoor GIS maps This updated version...

Commvault, a major provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, announced its intent to acquire Satori Cyber Ltd (Satori), a data and AI security company. Enterprises are facing a perfect storm of AI adoption, data growth and sprawl, and regulatory pressures globally. The need to manage these challenges across hybrid and multi-cloud environments is paramount for security, IT, and business pioneers, as well as boards. Control access to sensitive data By...

The physical security market continues to move at breakneck speed. Artificial intelligence, analytics, the cloud and edge processing have created new, exciting data points for greater situational awareness and enhanced response. Within this context, unfortunately, come inefficiencies created by years of stitching together disparate solutions that operate in silos and don’t fully integrate with other systems. Challenges in security Wavestore’s Blind Spot Summit 2025 at its global h...

At the morning’s press conference, organisers of Secutech Vietnam revealed details for the 2025 edition, set to take place from 14 – 16 August 2025 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. Backed by the Vietnam Fire and Rescue Police Department and the Ministry of Public Security, the fair embodies a strong commitment to providing modern solutions to national safety priorities. As Vietnam’s only trade show dedicated to AI, IoT, security, and...

Axis Communications, the industry pioneer in video surveillance, announced the promotion of Keith D’Sa to Director of Sales, North America. Previously Country Manager for Canada, D’Sa will now lead the North American field sales organisation, consisting of six U.S. business areas in addition to Canada. In his new role, he will focus on driving continued growth and deepening engagement with Axis’ valued channel partners and customers. D’Sa succeeds longtime sales leader L...

Nearly two in five healthcare workers in the U.S. say they have considered leaving their positions due to safety concerns, with almost half (45%) likely to leave their job in the next 12 months, according to new research conducted by Verkada in partnership with The Harris Poll. Verkada's Healthcare Safety Report Against the backdrop of an already challenging environment that has pushed 138,000 nurses out of the workforce since 2022, Verkada's Healthcare Worker Safety Report...

Rhombus, a pioneer in cloud-managed physical security solutions, announced the expansion of its AI-powered Operational Analytics capabilities with two powerful new features: Line Crossing and Occupancy Counting. These solutions give organisations real-time spatial intelligence tools to improve how they manage traffic flow, space utilisation, and staffing. Both work with existing Rhombus camera infrastructure and can be centrally managed from the Rhombus console. Tradit...

The latest in our ongoing series introducing some of Hanwha Vision’s pioneering partners leads us to Martin Jones, Director of Global Accounts at Morphean, a cloud-based video surveillance, access control, and business intelligence platform that enables users to monitor, manage, and protect their operations securely and remotely, while gaining actionable insights to drive smarter decision-making. Introduction Can you briefly introduce yourself, your role at Morphean, and what your respon...

E5 cam latches offer affordable simplicity and superior flexibility due to their efficient modular design. New options for these latches include the Protected Cams and adjustable grips. These additions make the E5 line even more versatile than before. The Grip Protected Cam is an upgrade from existing flat cams, and perfect for those seeking to avoid wear and cosmetic damage that comes from a flat cam scraping against an enclosure frame. Southco's next addition Southco’s next addition p...

LOOKOUT, the AI pioneer in marine safety, launched enhanced benefits to marine professionals through its preferred dealer and installer programme. The new resources help LOOKOUT dealers and installers grow their business and ensure LOOKOUT customers continue to experience excellent service with their award-winning AI system. AI marine vision LOOKOUT's AI marine vision system helps boaters detect obstacles, vessels, and hazards that human vision might miss in low light or busy harbours. Deale...

Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announced the expansion of its Montreal headquarters and UK office to meet rising customer demand, support continued innovation, and accommodate rapid workforce growth. This global expansion reflects a long-term strategy to align operations with customer expectations for constant innovation and to build a work environment that attracts and retains top talent. Genetec's expanded Montréal campus Since 2020, Genete...

Eviden, the Atos Group product brand pioneering in advanced computing, cybersecurity products, mission-critical systems and vision AI, announces that it has been selected by the European Commission to provide the technical platform to host and integrate the applications developed by the nine selected organisations constituting the AtLaS consortium for the HLTP Challenge. This project, one of the four selected projects, is launched and financed by the European Defence Fund. Eviden will also...

Kaseya, the globally renowned provider of AI-powered IT management and cybersecurity software, launched an innovative AI-workflow generator within its VSA 10 platform. Using generative AI, technicians can describe a desired outcome in simple language, and Cooper Copilot builds the entire automation workflow, with no specialised product knowledge or previous scripting experience required. AI-powered workflows “Creating workflows with AI isn’t just easier — it’s signific...

Entrust, a pioneer in providing identity-centric security solutions, announced the appointment of Tony Ball as its incoming Chief Executive Officer. Ball will replace Todd Wilkinson, who plans to retire on March 31, 2026, after 17 years leading the company. “I’m honoured to work with pioneers like Todd, Tony, and the entire senior leadership team,” said Bobby Mehta, Chair of the Entrust Board of Directors, adding “I’m pleased to see Tony step in to lead the or...