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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...

i-PRO Americas Inc. (formerly Panasonic Security), a major global manufacturer of edge computing cameras for security and public safety, announced the launch of the ClassSecure safety system, an end-to-end life safety solution designed to help K-12 schools respond to classroom emergencies faster and more effectively. At the heart of the system is a discreet panic button that enables educators to instantly alert both law enforcement and school staff when an emergency occurs. When activated, the...

i-PRO Americas Inc. (formerly Panasonic Security), a pioneering manufacturer of edge computing cameras for security and public safety, announced a new education-focused integration between its i-PRO BWC4000 Body-Worn Camera and VideoInsight™ Video Management System (VMS). VideoInsight now offers native support for BWC4000 devices, allowing K–12 schools to live stream, capture, manage, and review body-worn video and audio through a single, secure platform. i-PRO body-worn cameras U...

AtlasIED, a recognised pioneer in commercial audio and security solutions, is proud to announce its University-level sponsorship of Make Our Schools Safe (MOSS), a 501(c)(3) national non-profit organisation dedicated to protecting students and staff through education, training, and empowerment. MOSS was founded by Lori Alhadeff in memory of her daughter Alyssa, who tragically lost her life in the 2018 school shooting in Parkland, Florida, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. AtlasIED&rsquo...

Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance, announced its Eagle Eye Indoor Air Quality Vape Sensor won the 2025 Secure Campus award in the Video Surveillance Hardware category. The award honours products that are “particularly noteworthy in their ability to improve campus security.” Detecting vaping, smoking, TVOC, CO, CO2, motion, noise and temperature, the Eagle Eye Indoor Air Quality Sensor is ideal for monitoring sensitive areas where security cameras canno...

 i-PRO Americas Inc. (formerly Panasonic Security), a pioneering manufacturer of edge computing cameras for security and public safety, announced a strategic partnership with NovoTrax, an end-to-end life safety and mass notification company, focused on transforming school safety for K-12 institutions across North America. This partnership brings together two complementary strengths: i-PRO’s advanced video protection systems and NovoTrax’s industry-pioneering EduTrax™...

Omnilert, a pioneer in AI-powered active shooter prevention technology, today announced a significant expansion of its Secure Schools Grant Program in response to overwhelming demand from schools and universities nationwide. Originally intended to support 20 schools, the program will now provide 50 schools across the United States with three years of free access to Omnilert's AI Gun Detection, the company's AI-driven firearm detection solution. This expansion is made possible in part through a...

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, today announced the appointment of Peter Langman, Ph. D., as Senior Advisor on Violence Prevention. Dr Langman, a major authority on the psychology of school shooters and mass violence perpetrators, brings decades of research and expertise to help guide ZeroEyes product development. Deploying proactive technology  “I am ho...

Ten years ago, a corporate social responsibility initiative by a Glasgow-based cybersecurity firm sparked what would become a movement for change. That initiative, led by Stuart Macdonald of SERIC, brought 500 young people to Glasgow Caledonian University for a single-day event to explore opportunities in STEM. On Friday 13 June 2025, SmartSTEMs returns to where it all began, Glasgow Caledonian University, once again welcoming 500 young people through the doors, not just to learn about science...

As artificial intelligence reshapes classrooms across the world, the debate has shifted from whether to adopt the technology to how to deploy it responsibly, fairly, and with impact. With the AI-driven edtech market on track to hit $32.27 billion by 2030, the pressure to get the rollout right is strong. Experts caution that countries that delay introducing AI risk widening the digital skills gap. According to UNESCO, rapid progress in AI has made the digital gap even bigger, leading t...

Hikvision is set to host the Shaping Intelligence 2025 – Education Summit in Singapore. Scheduled from July 1 to 2, the summit will establish itself as Hikvision’s premier gathering for education transformation, bringing together global educators, technology pioneers, and industry pioneers to redefine the future of learning through AIoT solutions. Advancements in EdTech With a theme of ‘EdTech for a Brighter Future’, the summit will serve as a comprehensive platform f...

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...

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...

Increasingly, customers see access control and security systems as integral to their premises. As a result, they expect the same attention to detail and design principles they find in other building products, in both the commercial and the residential sector. The industry needs better design thinking to meet these changing demands. ‘Product design’ of course has always encompassed more than aesthetics. An access solution’s performance and any potential ROI for adopters will be...

In an era marked by escalating cyber threats, Yubico, the pioneering provider of hardware authentication security keys, is proud to empower the future of cybersecurity pioneers by recently providing YubiKeys to over 20 youth-led hackathon and tech events through its Secure it Forward programme. Investing in youth-led organisations that run hackathons is a vital step for cybersecurity companies committed to fostering the next generation of security experts. Real-world cyber threats These...

Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc., a foremost security technology company pioneering AI-based solutions designed to help create safer experiences, announced the appointment of Mr. Chris Kutsor as Chief Financial Officer.  The appointment will be effective one business day following the filing of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. Accomplished leader “We are thrilled to welcome Chris to our leadership team at this pivotal...

Colorado’s SB25-143 is now headed to Gov. Jared Polis after clearing the Colorado General Assembly on April 4, 2025. The measure lifts an existing moratorium on new use of facial recognition technology – for certain applications – by Colorado public schools that has been in place since 2022, while extending the prohibition applicable to all other uses past July 1, when it is currently set to expire. Use of the technology in schools Colorado school districts have su...

iDenfy, a US-based fraud prevention and identity verification company best known for its AI-powered RegTech automation solutions, partners with Reppublika Data Analytics & Technologies, a pioneer European software firm providing innovative SaaS solutions to the market research industry. iDenfy’s identity verification software will help the business verify all customers who are conducting surveys online while detecting fraudulent users with fake personal details or other renderings, of...

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. Has announced that its gun detection and intelligent situational awareness platform has been deployed at Calhan School District (CSD) in Calhan, Colorado. The proactive security technology has been integrated to protect students, staff and visitors at all of the district’s schools. Proactive threat detection The ZeroEyes Gun Vi...

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...

Fire and Security Apprenticeship Specialist, Skills for Security proudly marks the success of an inaugural Careers Fair, taking place near its Walsall training branch at The Bescot Stadium Locker Room. The event, designed to introduce local school leavers to career opportunities in the fire and security industry, welcomed an enthusiastic turnout of students, educators, and industry professionals. Fire and security sector The event provided a unique platform for students aged 14 to 18 to explo...

Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc., a foremost security technology company pioneering AI-based solutions designed to help create safer experiences, announced the expiration of the previously disclosed 60-day cancellation period, under which a limited number of the Company’s K-12 education customers could cancel the remainder of their subscription contracts with the Company as part of Evolv’s resolution with the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Contracts and revenue Of t...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance, launched Eagle Eye Automations. A flexible and extensible rules engine for automating tasks that empowers businesses to proactively and economically improve security, safety and business operations. Simplifying security management “Today’s security systems are complex, increasingly incorporating video surveillance, AI, analytics, sensors, and other third-party devices and technologies. Eagle Eye Automations enable...

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...

dormakaba's upcoming EasyAssist™ low energy swing door operator makes entrances more accessible, convenient, and hygienic – with lower costs and time savings from planning to installation. dormakaba will preview EasyAssist at booth #20007 during the International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC) West 2025 in Las Vegas (March 31 - April 4). Operating modes and functions EasyAssist can be used in offices, medical practice buildings, hotels, retail stores, and schools Thanks...

Secure Schools has launched cyber score, a groundbreaking, free-to-use tool designed to help schools measure, benchmark, and improve their cybersecurity posture. Cyber score is designed to help schools benchmark, improve, and better protect against common cybersecurity threats by answering simple one-click statements to calculate their cyber score, built around pioneering cybersecurity standards. Cybersecurity challenges in education Cyber score addresses these challenges by offering a s...

Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance, launched Eagle Eye Sensors to detect and automatically alert when vaping, air quality changes, temperature shifts, water presence, and other environmental events occur, empowering schools and businesses to take immediate action to ensure building safety, efficiency, regulatory compliance, and healthy work and learning environments.  Eagle Eye Cloud VMS Integrated into the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS (video management system), Eagle...

VIVOTEK, the pioneering security solution provider, has been committed to safeguarding communities and building a sustainable future since its founding in 2000. With "Care" as its core value, the company integrates cutting-edge security technologies to foster a safer and more sustainable world. Marking its 25th anniversary, VIVOTEK has unveiled its anniversary slogan, “MAKE TOMORROW EASIER, TODAY!” along with a refreshed brand identity, emphasising its focus on AI and cloud-driven s...

i-PRO Americas Inc. (formerly Panasonic Security), a pioneering manufacturer of edge computing cameras for security and public safety, announced the launch of VideoInsight™ version 8.0, the latest release of its powerful video management system (VMS). Designed to meet the evolving security needs of school administrators, IT directors and security teams, VideoInsight 8.0 simplifies campus safety with an intuitive, cost-effective platform that delivers seamless integration, advanced AI tool...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a pioneering provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, is excited to announce the appointment of Phil Jensen as its new Director of Sales for Under Vehicle Surveillance Systems (UVSS). Jensen brings a wealth of experience and expertise to ISS, particularly in government sales, technical security solutions, and growth-focused strategies. Prior to joining ISS, he held the position of Director of Government Business Development and Sales at A...