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The all-in-one camera: Where video surveillance meets real-time audio

Hanwha Vision, a global vision solution provider, builds upon its proven Audio Beacon platform with the introduction of the SPS-A8016—an all-in-one indoor security solution designed to combine intelligent surveillance, audio communication, and visual alerting in a single compact device. By integrating AI-powered video analytics, proactive audio messaging, and multi-color visual notifications into one platform, the All-In-One Camera helps reduce installation complexity, minimise hardware r...

Gallagher High Sec T30 gains NPSA approval

Gallagher Security's High Sec T30 Keypad Reader has achieved approval under the UK National Protective Security Authority's (NPSA) Readers and Keypads standard, further strengthening Gallagher’s suite of NPSA-approved solutions for high-security environments. The approval reinforces Gallagher's commitment to developing security technologies that meet some of the world's most rigorous physical and cybersecurity standards, while expanding the company's trusted high-security offering for cus...

Matrix NVRs integrate with Veracity VIEWSCAPE

Matrix Comsec, a provider of enterprise-grade physical security solutions, announced a technology integration with Veracity, a UK-based technology company specialising in video surveillance and integrated security management solutions. The integration enables security operators to access supported Matrix cameras, recordings, and NVR events through the VIEWSCAPE interface. Matrix SATATYA NVRs provide access to connected cameras and recorded video, while Veracity VIEWSCAPE brings these resources...

Constellis wins Project Matador physical security contract

Constellis, a provider of integrated security and risk management solutions, announces it has been awarded a contract to provide 24/7 access control and physical security services for Project Matador at Fermi America’s Main Campus near Amarillo, Texas. Fermi is building Project Matador, a next-generation private power grid designed to support hyperscale AI and advanced computing. The campus is expected to integrate multiple power sources, including natural gas, nuclear, and solar. Focuse...

Matrix recognised for indigenous R&D excellence

Matrix Comsec, a provider of integrated, enterprise-grade physical security solutions, has received the CII Award for Best Company for Excellence in R&D – Silver in the Electronics, Space & Defence category. The award was presented at the CII Global Summit on Industrial R&D & Competitiveness 2026, held on October 7, in Bengaluru, under the theme “Powering India's R&D for Global Impact.” The recognition highlights Matrix's commitment to indigenous research a...

Kudankulam Breach: Critical infrastructure security fail

The dark-web data dump has shaken up the critical infrastructure industry in India, revealing highly sensitive information about the country’s largest nuclear power plant, the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) in Tamil Nadu. Recently, the notorious ransomware syndicate, “World Leaks”, published more than 19,000 files that were directly tied to the construction of the facility and financial risk management. Qualysec Technology has confirmed the 14.3-gigabyte cache. The ana...

ATG Access partners with Benders for Swedish security push

ATG Access has announced a strategic partnership with Swedish construction and urban landscaping specialist Benders, as the UK physical security manufacturer accelerates its expansion into the Scandinavian market. Founded in 1960, Benders is one of Sweden’s largest privately owned, family-run businesses with deep-rooted relationships across the country’s municipal and infrastructure markets. Operating from Uddevalla, at the former Volvo factory site, the business has established a s...

Allied Universal enhances event security operations

Allied Universal®, the security and facility services company, announces that Josh Ball has joined the company as vice president of field operations, quality control and special events for its Allied Universal Event Services business unit. Ball brings more than 20 years of experience leading security for professional sports, marquee events and critical infrastructure. In his new role, he will oversee operational quality assurance, including event quality control inspections, internal audits...

Access controller purchase trends: Mercury Security 2026

Mercury Security, a pioneer in open architecture access control hardware and an HID brand, releases its 2026 Trends in Access Controllers Report, revealing how changing cybersecurity requirements, interoperability needs, cloud adoption and emerging technologies are putting greater emphasis on the role controllers play in long-term physical access control strategy. Based on a global survey of 561 physical security and cybersecurity professionals, including administrators responsible for access c...

Chubbsafes guide: Certified storage & asset security

Chubbsafes, part of Gunnebo Safe Storage, has launched a new technical discussion guide examining when certified storage should be reviewed based on the value of jewellery and precious metals. Developed for jewellery retailers, manufacturers, bullion dealers and security professionals, When Asset Values Rise, Should Storage Be Reviewed? explores the relationship between certified storage, declared asset values and physical security. It considers the technical factors influencing safe storage, f...

Enhancing airport security with AI analytics

As millions of people jet off for their summer holidays or make their way home, airports are under increased scrutiny. For many, their eagerly awaited trip begins and ends in the airport. Meeting passenger expectations with a seamless and secure journey from check-in to boarding is critical at a time when passenger numbers are rising, with almost 1.1 billion air passengers travelling through EU airports in 2025, an increase of 4.8% year-on-year. Increased complexity ahead But there are headwi...

Zygal expands with new CRO in AI surveillance

Zygal, Cloud AI Surveillance Platform, has appointed Jason Bezuidenhout as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), strengthening its leadership team as the company continues to expand its presence across international markets. Jason brings around two decades of experience in sales and business development, with a career spanning the rapidly evolving security technology landscape. His experience includes electronic surveillance, CCTV, cloud-connected security solutions, remote video monitoring and AI-drive...

XSponse expands with emergency response technology

XSponse, a provider of connected safety and emergency response technology, announces the appointment of Richie Perna as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), effective September 19. Perna will lead XSponse’s national go-to-market strategy as the company moves into its next phase of growth and market expansion. Perna joins XSponse at a pivotal point in the company’s growth. Following a recent strategic investment from Armory Capital, XSponse is accelerating its national expansion and moving f...

Innovative VMS for future-ready security systems

Imagine, for a moment, sitting in parents’ or grandparents' living room. There’s a coffee table, and it’s cluttered with three or four different remotes, all controlling different systems. One for the TV, one for the set-top box, one for the DVD player (remember that?), and a fourth for the audio system. Simply tuning into the evening news involved a complex process of turning on the TV with one, switching the HDMI over with another, and adjusting the sound with yet another re...

Accredit induct boosts UK venue security compliance

Accredit Solutions, the global accreditation and workforce management technology provider for major events, venues and high-security environments, today announced the launch of Accredit Induct, a workforce readiness and compliance enforcement product that connects induction, identity, accreditation and access control into one operational workflow. The launch comes as venues, stadiums, arenas, visitor attractions, public spaces and event operators prepare for the implementation of the Terrorism...

Robox AI launches new configurable video intelligence platform

Robox AI announced the Robox AI Video Intelligence Platform, a configurable AI-powered platform that transforms compatible existing camera infrastructure into real-time actionable intelligence for loss prevention, safety, security, compliance and business operations. Centralised intelligence layer Instead of requiring organisations to replace their existing camera infrastructure or deploy multiple single-purpose analytics products, Robox AI provides a centralised intelligence layer t...

Genetec state of physical security report 2025

Genetec Inc, the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, is now inviting contributions for the 7th annual edition of its global State of Physical Security report. In 2025, Genetec’s survey received responses from over 7,300 participants across six continents, offering valuable insight into emerging trends within the industry. The report found that interest in adopting AI has more than doubled among end users since the previous year. Additionally, security is increasingly...

O.W.L. airspace surveillance solutions highlight

Observation Without Limits (O.W.L.), a U.S.-based manufacturer of 2D and 3D radars for ground and low-altitude airspace surveillance applications, is proud to announce it will exhibit at the 2026 Global Security Exchange (GSX), taking place Sept. 14-16 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, booth 3550. “During GSX 2026, O.W.L. will focus on the importance of effective, less costly drone and perimeter detection solutions for airports, data centers, utilities, water treatment plan...

Kindoo: Smartphone access control at GSX 2026

Kindoo, an innovator turning any electric door into a smartphone-operated smart door, is showcasing its complete cloud-based access control solution at GSX 2026 in booth 1454.  Proven in thousands of installations worldwide, Kindoo eliminates many of the costs and complexities of conventional access control, including extensive wiring, dedicated network infrastructure and physical credentials. The scalable solution can be deployed in new installations, for system expansions, or alongside e...

Cozaint's MARCIA: Intelligent video lifecycle management

Cozaint Corporation, the Intelligent Video Lifecycle Management company, announced the commercial availability of its patented MARCIA™ platform for Milestone XProtect® video management software environments. About MARCIA MARCIA enables organisations using Milestone XProtect to extend video retention beyond traditional primary-storage limits while continuing to use XProtect exactly as they do today.  MARCIA continuously replicates newly recorded video in the background to LTO-ba...

ASSA ABLOY at GSX 2026: Innovations in security

ASSA ABLOY will be exhibiting at Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2026 from September 14 - 16 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The company invites attendees to visit the ASSA ABLOY booth #1421, where it will showcase its latest innovations in digital access solutions and software, doors, frames, and mechanical hardware. Visit the booth to see first-hand the products and solutions that are transforming facility operations across the country. More secure environments &ldq...

Acre security unveils Access It! 13.0 refresh

Acre Security, a pioneer in physical security solutions, announces a full user interface and user experience refresh for Access It!, its on-premises access control platform. Delivered with Access It! 13.0, the modernisation gives security operators and administrators a cleaner, faster, and more intuitive experience across both desktop and web clients while retaining the platform, workflows, and Access It! identity. The platform refresh is designed around the way teams use Access It! every day....

ZBeta pioneers new security consulting program

ZBeta, a pioneer in delivering comprehensive physical security consulting services, announces the launch of its Client Immersion Program, a strategic engagement designed to help organisations align security decisions with business priorities, operational requirements, and long-term goals. Security decisions increasingly have implications across the enterprise, influencing business continuity, operational resilience, regulatory compliance, technology strategy and growth. As organisations adopt n...

ZBeta's drone & robotics consulting practice launch

ZBeta, a pioneer in delivering comprehensive physical security consulting services, unveils a new Drones and Robotics Consulting Practice designed to help organisations understand, evaluate and prepare for the rapidly expanding role of autonomous and unmanned technologies in physical security. Drones and robotics are changing the security landscape from two directions. Organisations face growing risks from unauthorised drones, including surveillance, espionage, disruption, and threats to critic...

SAFR face-based security at GSX 2026 event

SAFR, a global provider of face-based security solutions, will showcase at GSX 2026 how organisations can gain greater certainty about who entered and what happened, while maintaining control over how privacy is managed. Across physical security, organisations are looking for ways to strengthen access control, improve visibility and investigate events faster. But adopting face-based technology can also introduce important questions around privacy, including where information is processed, how i...

HiveWatch unveils AI-driven security solutions at GSX

HiveWatch, a physical security software company reimagining how organisations keep their people and assets safe, announced today that Dinesh Coca has joined the company as GM & SVP, Product & Engineering – along with a wave of new capabilities and integrations built around one idea: operators shouldn’t spend their shifts digging through noise. HiveWatch will showcase all of these during GSX 2026, Sept. 14-16, in Atlanta, at booth #4459.   Meet Dinesh Coca joins...

Safetrust introduces Aliro Migration Credential

Safetrust today introduced the Safetrust Aliro 1.0 Migration Credential, a physical credential designed to help enterprises move from proprietary access technologies to the open Aliro standard without replacing their existing reader infrastructure. Enterprises can issue, manage, and update the credential themselves, while one organisation-controlled identity can operate across Aliro-compatible readers from multiple vendors. Organisation-controlled digital trust Traditional credentials often r...

Dallmeier showcases integrated video security solutions at Security Essen

Dallmeier will present its latest video security solutions and integrations at Security Essen from September 22 to 25, 2026, together with its technology partners Advancis and barox. This year’s trade show presence will focus, among other things, on integrated solutions for professional video security – from responding quickly to security-related events to efficiently monitoring the network and video systems in use.  Visitors will also have the opportunity to experience the Pa...

Boon Edam at GSX 2026: Secure entry innovations

Boon Edam Inc., a global pioneer in physical security entrances, will demonstrate its advanced secure entry innovations and the latest biometric and access control integrations at GSX 2026 booth 2633. The company will feature innovations like the Speedlane Compact and its Turnlock Full Height Turnstile on a forklift-ready mobile platform, as well as integrations with biometric industry leaders. Advanced entrances for secure, seamless access "Securing complex facilities—from outer p...

ZBeta promotes Joel Searle to global account manager

ZBeta, a pioneer in physical security consulting, has promoted Joel Searle to Global Account Manager. This promotion underscores the company’s commitment to strong leadership and outstanding service for global clients. In his new role, Searle will oversee ZBeta’s global support of Amazon where he will lead the client relationship, ensure program efficiency, and deliver exceptional support and results. Searle has been with ZBeta for over eight years, leading complex security projects...