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The UK’s pioneering Perimeter Intrusion Detection manufacturer Harper Chalice announces it is combining product lines, brands and organisation with fellow Vitaprotech company Hirsch for their UK and Export business activities. The Hirsch product range of high security Physical Access Control, Video, Analytics, and Security Monitoring, Command & Control solutions combined with Harper Chalice’s lineup of National Protective Security Authority approved perimeter intrusion detection...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced its new Board of Directors chair-elect and presented its new and returning members to the SIA Board of Directors on April 1 at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, and the following Board of Directors meeting during ISC West. The SIA Board of Directors ratified the selection of Mike Mathes, executive vice president (EVP), western operations at Convergint and former treasurer of the SIA Board of Directors, as SIA...

Digital Watchdog (DW), the industry pioneer in digital recorders, surveillance cameras, system peripherals and related management software, announces the strategic technology collaboration with Allied Telesis, a pioneer in connectivity solutions and intelligent network tools. Building on our commitment to innovation, DW Spectrum now works with StreamConnect for DW Spectrum by Allied Telesis, a dedicated plugin for DW Spectrum IPVMS. This integration enhances network visibility, simpli...

The Security Executive Council is proud to add Greg Wurm to the esteemed Emeritus Faculty of security experts. Greg’s most recent role was Vice President and Chief Security Officer at Elevance Health, Inc., a Fortune 20 company with more than 100,000 associates globally and more than $175 billion in revenues. Prior roles of Greg As the CSO for more than 10 years, Greg led a diverse, award-winning team responsible for the global security and safety of associates and facilities, physical...

Safetrust has been named the 2025 winner of the Access Control Software, Hardware, Devices & Peripherals – Wired category at the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards for its IoT Neural Sensor. Safetrust was honoured during an award ceremony at the Bridge Stage on the ISC West show floor. Presented in partnership with ISC West, the NPS Awards are the Security Industry Association (SIA) flagship program, recognising the year’s most innovative security products, services, an...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc., (RAD), has received two major awards at the 2025 Security Industry Association (SIA) New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards.  SARA™, RAD’s AI-powered incident response platform, earned the prestigious Judges’ Choice Award and was also selected as the winner in the Threat Detection and Response Solutions category. Both h...

Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services company, announced its Unified Command Centre solution was recognised as an honourable mention in the 2025 Security Industry Association (SIA) New Products + Solutions (NPS) Awards - less than 30% of nominations received this recognition. The solution was honoured in the Managed Services category at the awards ceremony held at the ISC West conference this week in Las Vegas.  Advancing security solutions &l...

Mercury Security, the pioneer in open architecture access control hardware, is launching a new addition to its industry-defining controller platform—the Mercury embedded application environment, an open platform that enables technology partners and OEMs to develop and deploy custom applications directly on Mercury MP Controllers. “We have a lot of exciting things happening at Mercury,” said Steve Lucas, vice president of sales at Mercury Security. “We are excited to...

3xLOGIC, a pioneering provider of integrated and intelligent security and business solutions, will showcase new product developments for video management, and business intelligence solutions at The Security Event 2025.  It will promote the launch of VIGIL 13 – the latest software and camera release for its advanced video management solution. This solution increases functionality and improves performance for new and existing 3xLOGIC customers.  New video management solutions VI...

At The Security Show (TSE), on stand 5/G55, i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a pioneering manufacturer of edge computing cameras for security and public safety, will showcase its brand new U-series range of AI-powered cameras for the first time in the UK. Designed and manufactured in Japan, the U-Series delivers the accuracy of AI-based object detection to entry-level security installations. Benefit from AI-driven analytics U-Series delivers the accuracy of A...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2025 winners of the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards, the flagship awards program presented in partnership with ISC West, recognising innovative security products, services, and solutions. Top among the winners, who were recognised April 2 during an award ceremony at the Bridge Stage on the ISC West show floor, was Vaidio, receiving the 2025 Best New Product Award. SIA NPS product and service categories SIA NPS has been the...

i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a pioneering manufacturer of edge computing cameras for security and public safety, today announced it is in the final stage of obtaining the ISO/IEC 42001 certification for its Artificial Intelligence (AI) management systems. Once completed, this certification will make i-PRO the first company in the physical security industry to reach this level of ethical AI governance, reinforcing its commitment to transparency, accountability, and securit...

Gunnebo Safe Storage has strengthened its ModuleGuard range of modular vault doors and strong rooms with ballistic resistance, further enhancing security against physical attacks. Developed through customer insights and research, ModuleGuard from the global security specialist features improved materials and manufacturing processes, reducing its carbon footprint for a more sustainable approach. Its certified bolt assembly allows for easy installation, even in areas with floor load limitations....

Viakoo, a pioneer in Cyber-Physical Systems and Internet of Things vulnerability remediation, announced significant platform enhancements, strategic partnerships, and a clear path forward to address the escalating challenge of AI-driven cyber threats to the physical security industry. The company made the announcement at ISC West 2025, underscoring its commitment to a proactive, collaborative approach. In a related move, Viakoo has also issued an Open Letter to the Physical Security community,...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, is reinforcing its commitment to providing comprehensive life safety solutions across industries by unveiling solutions designed specifically for the non-acute healthcare and correctional facilities industries. The company’s non-acute bundled solution combines advanced security and fire prevention technologies to help modernise healthcare facilities, improve safety and enhance overall patient and staff experience....

Allied Telesis, a pioneer in connectivity solutions and intelligent networking tools, announces a strategic technology collaboration with Digital Watchdog (DW). Building on the commitment to innovation, Allied Telesis introduces StreamConnect for DW Spectrum, a dedicated plugin for DW Spectrum IPVMS. This integration enhances network visibility, simplifies device management, and ensures a smarter and more efficient surveillance solution. Advanced surveillance technology StreamConnect is a fam...

As airports invest heavily in automation, biometrics, security, self-service and personalised commercial services, terminal layouts must evolve alongside these innovations. The traditional model involving rows of check-in counters, static security areas, and inefficient passenger flows no longer makes sense. Instead, airports need seamless integration, where smart technology and intelligent design work together to reduce congestion and make the most out of every square metre. Acquisition of CC...

In recognition of World Cloud Security Day on April 3rd, Genetec Inc. the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, shares key insights and best practices to help organisations protect their data and operations from increasing cyber threats. With cyberattacks becoming more frequent and sophisticated, organisations must look beyond traditional cybersecurity solutions. Smarter security solutions A growing number of organisations are adopting cloud-based physical security solution...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced a series of upgrades to their access control and video surveillance (ACVS) solutions. These product enhancements will integrate with existing security architectures to improve management of mission-critical security and protection for people, buildings and assets. They will transform customers’ security posture, unlocking new levels of operational agility and cost-effectiveness. Advanced access control...

Cozaint, a pioneer in innovative physical security and video surveillance solutions, announced a strategic partnership with Insurgo, a specialist in secure data erasure and LTO tape management. This collaboration aims to provide unparalleled long-term video surveillance storage solutions, leveraging the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology, enhanced by Cozaint’s MARCIA middleware and Insurgo’s Investigo tape tracking system. Seamless data integrati...

With surging crime rates, acute security staffing shortages, and mounting false alarms, organisations are desperately seeking smarter ways to strengthen their security while reducing costs. Hakimo, a pioneer in AI-powered physical security monitoring, announced a $10.5 million funding round and the launch of AI Operator, a breakthrough autonomous security agent that monitors existing security hardware, detects threats in real time, and executes response protocols just like a human security prof...

ONVIF®, the pioneering standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, is returning to ISC West 2025 to highlight the critical themes of interoperability and the integrity of security video, two important issues facing the security and surveillance industry. In an educational session titled “Can Security Video Survive Generative AI?”, ONVIF Chairman Leo Levit will discuss the threats facing security video and how standards in this area can preserve trust in s...

Honeywell Building Automation is heading to ISC West 2025, taking place March 31-April 4 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, and this year promises to be a true milestone. For the first time, Honeywell is bringing together two of its powerhouse brands—LenelS2 and Honeywell Commercial Security—in a unified presence. Honeywell's latest offerings Honeywell is displaying a wide variety of the latest offerings that blend LenelS2’s access control Honeywell will be stationed a...

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, will be present at The Security Event, which is being held 8–10 April 2025 at the NEC Arena in Birmingham.  The company will join its long-standing strategic partners, Axis Communications and Convergint on Stand: 5/F40, where they will present their innovative solutions designed to address the complex challenges of modern physical security landscapes. Latest cameras and access control solutions Genetec will showcas...

Mercury Security, the pioneer in open architecture access control hardware, returns to ISC West to highlight a new addition to their industry-defining controller platform—the Mercury embedded application environment, an open platform that enables technology partners and OEMs to develop and deploy custom applications directly on Mercury MP Controllers. “We have a lot of exciting things happening at Mercury, and a dedicated booth at ISC West is the perfect place to showcase them,...

HID, pioneer in trusted identity and access management solutions, announced the launch of HID Integration Service, a platform that integrates physical security, cybersecurity and digital identity management. This integration platform-as-a-service (IPaaS) was designed to empower application developers, solution integrators and software vendors to seamlessly and rapidly integrate essential physical security solutions, streamlining processes and enhancing system interoperability. Physical securit...

HID, a pioneer in trusted identity and access control solutions, debuts its latest innovations at ISC West 2025. As the industry accelerates its shift toward mobile-first and seamless security integrations, HID has been working on solutions to create smoother and more secure access across touchpoints—from entryways to internal systems—optimising workflows and minimising disruptions. Integrated security ecosystems “HID is at the forefront of driving a world of seamless securi...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security, opened nominations for its second-annual Safety Champion Awards. The awards recognise community leaders who work to keep people and places safe. The company will open nominations through July 16, 2025 across three award categories: impact, security professional excellence and school safety; and announce winners at its annual conference, VerkadaOne, this September. Dedication and commitment from safety "The dedication and commitmen...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, announced a new integration with SimonsVoss SmartIntego wireless locks at its VerkadaOne London conference. An extension of its flagship conference in the United States, VerkadaOne London convened more than 400 IT and physical security pioneers to connect and learn about new solutions from Verkada that are empowering physical security pioneers to be more proactive and efficient than ever. Partnership with SimonsVoss "I'm proud to...

Solink®, a pioneer in cloud-based video security and analytics, will showcase its vision-enabled security and operations strategy at ISC West. With advances in AI and automation, Solink will unveil how it is helping customers move from passive to active security, and to extend the value of video beyond security, to improve operations.   Advances in AI and physical security Security has been managed as a cost centre–an insurance policy against bad things Security has tradi...