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The Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) announced Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) as its National Media Sponsor for the highly anticipated DIMDEX 2026 edition, taking place from 19 to 22 January, 2026, at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), in Doha, Qatar. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, and hosted and organised by the Qatar Armed Forces, DIMDEX is set to welcome defence ministers, ch...

Zero Networks, the cybersecurity company reclaiming microsegmentation to finally deliver on its promise, announced it raised $55 million in Series C funding. The raise solidifies Zero Networks’ position at the forefront of the “Era of the Defender” – a paradigm shift in cybersecurity where the burden of effort no longer falls on defenders reacting to threats, but on attackers forced to confront proactive, identity- and network-driven controls. Zero Networks’ total...

Verkada, a provider of cloud-based physical security solutions, announces the formation of its School Safety Advisory Board. The board is comprised of nationally recognised pioneers in school safety and security. It will play a critical role in guiding Verkada's efforts to create safer learning environments across K-12 and higher education institutions. With products deployed in more than 6,500 districts and schools serving nearly 20 million students, Verkada formed the School Safety Advisory B...

Comelit-PAC has appointed Stephen Tickle as its new Regional Sales Manager. Stephen will focus on supporting PAC’s access control portfolio, with emphasis on delivering tailored solutions for the social housing sector. Bringing more than 15 years of experience in the fire and security industry, Stephen offers an in-depth understanding of the evolving challenges faced by housing providers, installers, and property managers.  His career to date includes leadership roles at respected n...

Alibaba Group and SAP SE announced a strategic partnership to jointly accelerate enterprise innovation and digital transformation through advanced cloud and AI technologies. The partnership combines SAP’s industry-pioneering enterprise software with Alibaba Cloud’s secure, scalable cloud infrastructure and cutting-edge AI capabilities. SAP’s enterprise cloud solutions Alibaba Cloud will be part of the latest SAP Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Certification Program, to fu...

Westminster Security Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Afrisist. Afrisist is a globally renowned provider of innovative security and risk management solutions in Africa. This strategic acquisition positions Westminster Security to enhance its global service offerings and expand its market presence, delivering exceptional service to clients travelling around the globe. Personal protection services Afrisist operates a state-of-the-art Control Room in Cape Town with over 200 nation...

IDScan.net, a pioneering provider of AI-powered identity verification technology, has released its 2024 Annual ID Fraud Report, revealing a sharp rise in fraudulent ID activity across finance, logistics, and security-sensitive industries. Drawing on data from more than 150 million ID scans conducted in 2024, the report shows a significant increase in fraud attempts driven by synthetic identities, deepfakes, and manipulated digital documents. IDScan.net’s proprietary system Identity...

Vismo has optimised its mass notification offering to strengthen customers’ employee wellbeing anywhere in the world during an emergency or emerging threat, by including it on the Vismo Monitor App. For the first time, employers can now see their employees' real-time locations on the app instead of a desktop computer, and immediately send mass notifications to staff affected by, or under potential threat from, a crisis, via the app. “Having all the functionality of our mass notifi...

Dallmeier will present its latest video surveillance solutions at this year’s SicherheitsExpo in Munich, Germany, taking place from 26 to 27 June 2025. The focus will be on Panomera® technology for covering large areas, modular Domera® dome cameras, and innovative system solutions for perimeter protection. The trade fair showcases the latest topics, developments and trends in security technology, with this year’s focus on the protection of critical infrastructures. Visitors...

barox Kommunikation AG has strengthened its longstanding collaboration with Milestone Systems, the pioneer in video technology software. This exciting partnership is now prominently showcased at the Milestone Demonstration Centre, located at Milestone UK’s headquarters in Reading. For years, barox and Milestone have pushed the boundaries of technical excellence, exemplified by the seamless integration enabled by the Smart-barox plug-in. This integration spans Milestone's XProtect® Sma...

Carlisle Support Services announces the appointment of David Brook as Head of Operational Training, which represents another strategic step in its commitment to raising industry standards, having now completely removed the use of subcontracted labour across security and events operations for over a year to improve consistency in quality and service delivery. Joining Carlisle with a wealth of experience within the education field, David’s role will be to develop accredited courses that div...

Sielox, the established industry leader in layered access control solutions, is reminding access control administrators to conduct a spring cleaning of their access control system using the System Clean Up Utility feature exclusively available in the Sielox Pinnacle™ Access Control Platform. The System Clean Up Utility performs a fast and thorough cleanup of invalid or outdated access control data, resulting in better system management and security. Words from Sielox President Pinnacle'...

Assist Security Group (ASG) has announced an expansion of its NHS training services after Senior NHS Account Manager Paul Grzegorzek secured the advanced NFPS Level 3 PMVA/Physical Restraint Instructor Accreditation. The certification, issued by the National Federation for Personal Safety (NFPS) and backed by Pearson, enables ASG to offer enhanced violence prevention and management training across NHS trusts, where staff face increasing risks of assault. NHS Staff Survey Recent NHS Staff Surv...

If checking into a hotel or dining out, people might assume their personal data is safe. But a new study by NordPass, in collaboration with NordStellar, reveals that many hospitality businesses are guarding their digital systems with shockingly weak passwords. From hotel reservation platforms to restaurant point-of-sale systems, the research exposes an industry-wide habit of reusing predictable, outdated, or brand-specific passwords. Entries like “Reservations2022,” “Comf...

MetTel, a five-time pioneer of the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed Network Services, will deliver a fully managed suite of AI-driven, secure access service edge (SASE) network security solutions to government and commercial enterprises using the Netskope One platform, enabling secure access to applications and data for users anywhere. MetTel managed SASE delivers both network connectivity and security services through a single managed network services (MNS) provider, simplifying network mana...

Google Cloud has announced an expansion of its Risk Protection Program (RPP) to over 30 EMEA markets - including the UK - and is welcoming new cyber insurance partners - Beazley and Chubb. This update comes at a critical moment for sectors like retail, where the string of recent ransomware attacks could potentially drive a surge in cyber insurance premiums. After a period of falling prices, brokers are now warning of double-digit rate hikes and tougher underwriting across industries - from...

Lakeside Software, the first AI-driven digital employee experience company, announced the SysTrack Mobile Experience, which delivers real-time IT telemetry, natural language querying, and context-aware insights to mobile devices. Available June 2025, it represents a significant step forward in Lakeside’s Agentic AI strategy, enabling IT teams to access critical data and interact with SysTrack’s full analytic engine from anywhere. SysTrack Mobile and users SysTrack users can access...

Digital transformation specialist, Nexer Enterprise Applications, has appointed senior data professional, Gareth Mitchell-Jones, as its head of data & AI for the UK, who will lead the firm’s expanding data practice. Mitchell-Jones will help customers realise greater tangible value from their Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Copilot investments while accelerating the adoption of modern data platforms and generative AI in a fast-evolving business world. Bringing in vast expe...

Alibi Security, a major provider of integrated video surveillance and access control solutions, announces a strategic partnership with MyDoorView, a pioneer in cloud-based video intercom technology. This new collaboration will provide Alibi’s nationwide network of security dealers and integrators with unlimited access to MyDoorView’s video intercom technology and direct support from MyDoorView’s sales team and technical specialists. Scope of the partnership   &...

Reversec, a new name in cybersecurity consulting, has joined the UK Cyber Security Council as its latest Spotlight Member. This prestigious membership underscores Reversec's commitment to advancing cybersecurity standards and fostering a collaborative environment within the cyber community. Reversec will work alongside the Council and its other members to develop and promote nationally recognised standards for cyber security, supporting the NCSC’s strategy to make the UK the safest p...

Orca AI, a pioneer in maritime technology, announced it has closed an investment of $72.5 million in Series B funding. Brighton Park Capital led the round with participation from existing investors Ankona Capital and Hyperlink Ventures.  The investment will enable Orca AI to further its autonomous platform, add new capabilities and enter new categories, including defence and security. Autonomous shipping capabilities The funding will maintain the company’s...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., through its subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD-I), announced the expansion of RADCam™, its innovative AI-powered security device, into two additional distinct product lines to supplement the current residential solution positioning. Specifically, the Company is building RADCam software versions to specifically cater to high-frequency small-to-medium business (SMB) needs. Furthermore, RADCam will have software modi...

Cisco has made several transformative innovation and partnership announcements that will help security professionals secure and harness the power of AI. An increasingly sophisticated threat landscape combined with an expanding talent shortage means the need has never been greater for machine scale security and response. According to Cisco’s upcoming 2025 Cybersecurity Readiness Index, companies worldwide underestimate the complexities of securing AI, with 86% saying their organisations ha...

Cequence Security, a pioneer in API security and bot management, announces significant enhancements to its Unified API Protection (UAP) platform to deliver the industry’s first comprehensive security solution for agentic AI development, usage, and connectivity. This enhancement empowers organisations to secure every AI agent interaction, regardless of the development framework. By implementing robust guardrails, the solution protects both enterprise-hosted AI applications and external AI...

Bugcrowd, a pioneer in crowdsourced cybersecurity, announces the launch of the first-ever offering to apply the scale, agility, and incentive-driven power of crowdsourcing to red teaming. This new service connects customers with a global network of vetted ethical hackers for a variety of red team engagements — fully managed through the Bugcrowd Platform.  This release sets a new benchmark in the red team services market, enabling organisations to test their security environments with...

Abnormal AI (Abnormal Security), the globally renowned company in AI-native human behaviour security, has unveiled its most ambitious product release to date — introducing autonomous AI agents that revolutionise how organisations train employees and report on risk, while also evolving its email security capabilities to continue to stop the world’s most advanced email attacks. In a year defined by the explosive use of malicious AI for cybercrime, Abnormal is doubling down on its miss...

ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire Door System, a Danish manufacturer of high-quality fire rated doors with particular expertise in the pharmaceutical, food and retail industries. "I am very pleased to welcome Door System to ASSA ABLOY. This acquisition delivers on our strategy to add complementary products and solutions to our core business,” says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. ASSA ABLOY acquires Door System Sales for 2024 amounted to about MDKK 125 (ap...

The Security Industry Association has sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative - Jamieson Greer and U.S. Secretary of Commerce - Howard Lutnick requesting relief from tariffs for security industry products and asking that the Trump administration formulate a process that allows companies to apply for product-specific exemptions. Security industry – key segment of the U.S. economy The security industry is an important segment of the U.S. economy, contributing over $430 billion The secu...

Smiths Detection, a pioneer in threat detection and security screening technologies, and a business of Smiths Group plc, announces it is to supply SDX 6040 X-ray inspection systems to a number of major cruise lines. With thousands of people and large quantities of cargo coming onboard, screening systems are vital in helping detect weapons, explosives, drugs, and other prohibited items hidden in luggage or supplies. SDX 6040’s portable and flexible design SDX 6040’s portable and fl...

Allegion US, a major provider of security solutions, technology and services, is thrilled to announce its participation in the Data Center World Conference 2025, taking place from April 14-17, 2025 in Washington, DC, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The event will gather more than 400 industry experts from around the globe, and Allegion is poised to make a significant impact with its dedicated team of data centre experts. Allegion to exhibit at Data Center World Conference 2025...