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EnsoLab, a Swiss company focused on advanced security technologies announces the launch of SkyBridge, a mission designed to test next-generation secure communications technology in space. SkyBridge is scheduled to launch on 30 March at 10:20 UTC (03:20 PDT / 12:20 CEST) aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 Transporter-16 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Real-world conditions The mission will operate in Low Earth Orbit–an orbit around Earth with a period of 128 minutes or less...

At ISC West 2026, AtlasIED will announce the launch of its new AIX RapidAlert. It is a wearable, easy-to-use badge-based solution that enables staff and visitors to instantly request help during emergencies, delivering faster response times and greater peace of mind in schools, healthcare, and commercial environments. The badges will be on display in the AtlasIED stand 30061 at the Venetian Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, from March 25 - 27. The AIX RapidAlert safety ecosystem includes staf...

Motorola Solutions arrives at ISC West 2026 with a clear message for enterprise security leaders: the job of a modern security system is no longer just to watch. It is to understand, act and support business continuity through integrated systems that help organisations remain resilient and compliant. The company is showcasing its broadest platform expansions to date, featuring solutions tailored for the distinct security and operational needs of verticals, such as healthcare, retail, government...

Allegion US, a provider of security solutions, technology and services, will be exhibiting and demonstrating new interoperable electronic access control technologies and software at ISC West 2026 (booth #23051), the security industry’s most comprehensive and converged trade show occurring from March 23–27, 2026, at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. “Today, the access control industry demands more than just hardware, credentials or standalone software,” said Mark Casey, vic...

VIVOTEK, a foremost global security solutions provider, has spent the past five years advancing its “Safety Map” sustainability initiative, leveraging its security expertise to strengthen community and environmental resilience. In 2024, VIVOTEK partnered with the Hualien-based regional revitalisation team Lamb Social Innovation Studio to assess safety risks and blind spots in Dachen New Village and propose improvement solutions. The project was selected as a representative case f...

i-PRO Americas Inc., a pioneer in professional security and public safety solutions, has launched i-PRO University, a new training and certification program designed to support industry wide workforce development and help address the growing demand for skilled security professionals. The launch of i-PRO University reflects a broader transformation underway in the security industry. As physical security systems converge with IT infrastructure, integrators are expected to understand AI-enabled ed...

For decades, security screening forced a tradeoff: stronger protection meant slower lines, intrusive searches, and frustrated visitors. Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc., a pioneer security technology company pioneering AI-based solutions designed to create safer experiences, set out to challenge that assumption — and in doing so, fundamentally changed how millions of people experience security. Since launching Evolv Express® in 2019, Evolv has pioneered a modern approach to weapons s...

Proximus Global, the foremost digital communications company, and Aakash Educational Services Limited, a premier EdTech and coaching provider in India, announced the rollout of silent verification powered by the Konera API Platform.  This deployment modernises the student onboarding across India by verifying users directly through the mobile network.  This more advanced authentication method performs a background network check to remove friction, increase reliability, and provide a s...

Atos, a global pioneer in AI-powered digital transformation, announced that it is hiring 30 apprentices at its new Sovereign Delivery Centre on Birmingham Business Park in Solihull.   Transformation The Sovereign Delivery Centre is being transformed into a state-of-the-art, sustainably built centre that leverages Atos’ 30 years of engineering heritage to provide an AI-enabled suite of sovereign offerings. It addresses the growing demand for UK-based IT delivery, agentic autom...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that its proactive AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software has been deployed by Colonial Heights School District in Virginia to mitigate potential gun-related violence as experienced in other schools throughout the country.   Located just south of Richmond, the Colonial Heights School District serv...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that its proactive AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software has been deployed at Stonegate Fellowship Church. Stonegate is expanding its campus to include areas that will be available to the public seven days a week, and has adopted ZeroEyes to help protect both the church building and these newly acce...

Across Europe, the Middle East and beyond, schools, colleges and universities look to modernise security while preserving openness. Their duty of care extends to protecting people, property and data, yet education sites must also enable the free movement of staff, students and visitors. At the same time, budgets are tight and expectations for user experience are high. The right access management strategy must reconcile safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness – and when implemented effe...

The Skills for Security Careers Fair is back in 2026, bringing together employers, industry brands and career seekers to address the ongoing shortage of skilled professionals in the fire and security sector. The fair will take place on Thursday 26 March 2026, from 9.30am to 1.30pm at Birmingham City Football Club. Building on the success of last year’s launch event, it offers individuals considering a career in fire and security a focused space to explore career pathways, apprenticeships,...

HID and the National Council of School Safety Directors (NCSSD) are proud to announce that HID has underwritten 1,000 scholarships for the Foundations of School Security Leadership Certificate course. Through this initiative, which will continue throughout 2026, HID is reducing financial barriers that may limit access to essential training to help professionals learn how to protect schools against an emerging threat landscape while still maintaining an open and nurturing environment....

IP intercom devices are making it easier to control access to homes, schools, offices, buildings, hotels, etc. The IP intercom systems can use a local intercom server or remote cloud server to provide communication between intercom devices and smartphones. Video door phone solution Recently DNAKE specially launched a video door phone solution based on the private SIP server. The IP intercom system, consisting of an outdoor station and indoor monitor, can connect to a smartphone on the local n...

Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance, launched the $1 million 2026 Drako Smart Video Security Grant for Schools, dedicated to strengthening safety and security for students, staff and community members in K-12 schools, colleges and universities. Awardees may use the grant to implement Eagle Eye’s new AI Camera Gun Detection. Eagle Eye AI Gun Detection  “We are on a mission at Eagle Eye to help schools change the way they use security cameras,&rdqu...

Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. is proud to announce that its AI-based bag screening solution, Evolv eXpedite™, has now screened over one million bags since launching last year. Evolv is a security technology company pioneering advanced solutions designed to create safer experiences. Evolv’s flagship product, Evolv Express®, has screened over 3B people worldwide as part of security operations for iconic venues, theme parks and professional sports stadiums as well as school and...

As cities, event planners, and security teams prepare for large gatherings, the need for mobile vehicle barrier solutions is stronger than ever. From farmers markets to concerts and city festivals, these systems make it easy to set up portable barriers without permanent construction. The models offer crash-tested physical security that can be deployed quickly by small teams.  What Are Portable Barriers? Portable barricades are temporary, movable systems designed to control traffic or sto...

DoorBird, a global pioneer in IP video door intercom systems, is proud to announce a new integration with Telecor’s eSeries Public Address and Intercom Solution. This collaboration brings together DoorBird’s advanced IP video technology with Telecor’s robust communication platform, delivering a unified solution for smarter, more secure facility access and communication. DoorBird’s high-definition IP video door stations are trusted worldwide in residential, commercial, a...

Addressing one of the most critical issues affecting society, the education and healthcare communities, parents in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States, and — above all else — students in higher education and K-12, ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions Tri-State is hosting an important summit on security and life safety in Philadelphia. The summit will feature experienced experts from major universities, school districts, healthcare, and law enforcement to explore collaborativ...

SOS Technologies, a pioneer in life safety and emergency communication solutions, announced that New York City has partnered with SOS to deploy its first of a kind “Emergency Alert System” (EAS) to help protect NYC public schools experiencing an active -safety threat. This innovative system enables direct, instant communication between schools and first responders, slashing notification times from minutes to under ten seconds. The new Emergency Alert System, created in partnership...

Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc., a security technology company pioneering AI-based solutions designed to create safer experiences, announces that Spartanburg District Five Schools in South Carolina has expanded its deployment of Evolv solutions district-wide. After initially launching Evolv Express® in 2022, the district added Evolv eXpedite™ in 2025, further strengthening its proactive approach to school safety while helping maintain an efficient, welcoming entry experience for stu...

More than three-quarters of Americans (77.4%) believe gun detection technology should be deployed in schools, workplaces, and other public spaces, according to new survey data released now.  The national survey shows strong support for incorporating camera-based gun detection into existing video surveillance systems. Gun detection technology An overwhelming majority of parents (86%) said they would feel more confident sending their children to schools equipped with gun detection technolo...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance, introduced Eagle Eye Gun Detection, a new layer of protection for schools and businesses that works with existing security cameras and infrastructure. Eagle Eye Networks is the first to build gun detection into its platform. At a press conference held at the Capital Factory, leaders from St. Thomas University in Houston, Valour School in Austin, St. Julian Episcopal Church in Austin, the Capital Factory, law enforcement, and se...

Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc., a security technology company pioneering AI-based solutions designed to help create safer experiences, is pleased to announce the latest software updates to its security solutions. This includes updates to screening solutions Evolv Express® and Evolv eXpedite™ as well as the analytics platforms available through MyEvolv & Evolv Insights®. Evolv is constantly working to increase system performance and enhance the user experience to meet the dy...

Sophos, a pioneer and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, released its fifth annual Sophos State of Ransomware in Education report. The global study of 441 IT and cybersecurity pioneers shows the education sector is making measurable progress in defending against ransomware, with fewer ransom payments, dramatically reduced costs, and faster recovery rates. Yet, these gains are accompanied by mounting pressures on IT teams, who report widespread stress...

ASIS International, a pioneering authority in security standards, is excited to announce the release of its American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-approved standard designed to provide a framework for developing, implementing, maintaining, and improving school security. The first comprehensive standard of its kind provides a critical benchmark for assessing and improving a school’s security posture regardless of size and funding. How to secure learning environments  "This sta...

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 –...

Allegion US, a pioneering provider of security solutions, technology and services, has introduced the latest addition to the Schlage® L Series: Motorised Latch Retraction mortise locks, a multi-category winner in the Campus Security Today Secure Campus Awards. First released to the market in March 2025, latch retraction-capable L Series Grade 1 locks create application opportunities across many markets, whether the need is security, controlled access or hands-free operation....

Acoem, a pioneer in advanced acoustic threat detection solutions, announced the appointment of Edwin (Ed) Brennen as Business Development Manager for its ATD (Acoustic Threat Detection) team. With more than 35 years of experience across public sector technology and electronic security, Brennen will lead Acoem’s channel partner development efforts in North America. Acoem’s ATD solution Brennen joins Acoem with many years of experience selling and keeping security technology solutio...