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Westminster Security acquires Afrisist for global expansion

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...

The Hacking Games & Immersive: Cyber talent revolution

The Hacking Games announces its new partnership with Immersive, the pioneer in people-centric cyber resilience. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in The Hacking Games’ mission to bridge the global cybersecurity labor deficit, currently estimated at over 4.8 million unfilled roles worldwide, to create a generation of ethical hackers to make the world safer. Generation of ethical hackers Immersive joins the Virtu-os community of founding partners, which includes some of...

Kepler Vision & MOBOTIX: AI solutions for healthcare

Kepler Vision Technologies, a pioneering provider of AI-powered healthcare solutions and MOBOTIX, a pioneering provider in software and hardware development of IP video solutions, have initiated pilot testing of its NurseAssist software with the MOBOTIX p71 dome camera. This marks a promising next step in the ongoing collaboration between Kepler and MOBOTIX, aiming to expand the range of supported camera models in diverse healthcare settings. Reliable fall detection systems Since the launch o...

DIMDEX 2026: Global hub for defence innovations

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX), hosted and organised by the Qatar Armed Forces, is set to welcome global naval pioneers, defence ministers, chiefs of staff, government officials, and industry executives from around the world for its ninth edition, taking place from 19 to 22 January 2026 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). Held under the theme &...

Colt Tech's AI priorities: Spend and market focus

Colt Technology Services, the digital infrastructure company, published insights from its latest IT Priorities Research questioning 1236 IT pioneers in 13 countries across the US, Europe and Asia. The research found that among businesses currently investing in AI, one in five is spending US$750,000 or more annually on AI, while almost half of the survey respondents are currently investing US$250,000 every year. Markets in the AI survey UK (68%) is the most likely of all markets in the su...

Zivver empowers financial services with secure solutions

Secure communications company Zivver has been named in the 2025 DataTech50 list by FinTech Global, recognising the company as one of the most innovative technology providers driving transformation in data management for financial services.   The DataTech50 list celebrates 50 pioneering firms that are redefining how the financial sector captures, secure and leverages data. Selected by a panel of industry experts and analysts, these companies stand out for solving ma...

Enhance security with Pinnacle System Clean Up

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'...

Keysight accredited by EPI for security evaluations

Keysight’s Riscure Security Solutions has been accredited by the European Payments Initiative (EPI) to conduct security evaluations for Payment Service Providers (PSPs), including both acceptor and consumer evaluations. The device security research lab’s accreditation marks an expansion of Keysight’s EPI certification services, which enable a review of the full range of EPI certification and approval objects, including: EPI Standalone Wallet EPI Digital Wallet Ap...

Cento Group expands to U.S. security market

Cento Group, a long-established market pioneer in staffing and recruitment solutions, is thrilled to announce its launch in the United States. With a strong reputation for success in Europe, Cento Group is now focused on transforming the recruitment landscape in the U.S. security industry, delivering exceptional talent that drives business results and empowers organisations to thrive. Building partnerships with clients Cento addresses the pressing recruitment challenges faced by businesses...

Gate Logic acquires Aurora for perimeter security boost

Gate Logic Security, a pioneering provider of advanced automated gates and perimeter security solutions, is proud to announce the acquisition of Aurora Services Inc., a respected name in customised security gate design and automation. This strategic acquisition significantly enhances Gate Logic Security’s capabilities and extends its reach to a broader range of residential, commercial, and estate clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Secure physical perimeters Combined company wil...

Databuoy launches LPR in Shotpoint for enhanced security

Databuoy Corporation, a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) SAFETY Act Designated provider of acoustic gunshot detection and localisation technologies, announced the commercial launch of integrated Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) capabilities within its Shotpoint® platform. The LPR enhancement enables customers to automatically capture, buffer, and analyse vehicle activity surrounding deployments, delivering critical plate data and video evidence to public‑safety teams. LPR to the suite...

Smiths Detection AI-powered screening for DXB

Smiths Detection, a pioneer in threat detection and screening technologies, has been awarded a contract by Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP) to deliver state-of-the-art checkpoint screening solutions across all terminals at Dubai International Airport (DXB). This initiative marks a significant step in advancing security operations and enhancing the passenger experience at one of the world’s busiest airports. HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX Model-S “As part of this contract, Smiths Dete...

ZBeta appoints Mike Lavway as principal consultant

ZBeta, a pioneer in delivering comprehensive physical security consulting services, has appointed Mike Lavway as its new Principal Consultant. With more than 15 years of expertise in enterprise security risk management, physical security technologies, and emerging solutions, Lavway will be key in advancing ZBeta’s client strategies and innovation efforts. ZBeta’s industry knowledge base Lavway will drive the strategy and execution of consulting services and guide the development...

ASSA ABLOY electric locks: Secure, smart & future-ready

To protect the important openings in their buildings, organisations need locks they can trust. This means more than just strength and attack resistance – although these are of course critical. They also need connectivity: efficient integration with existing systems to help facilities managers face challenges in the evolving physical and cyber-security landscape. Modern digital access system An electric lock is a core component of a modern digital access system. It provides seamless secu...

Suprema AI access control earns EN 60839-11-1:2013 certification

Suprema, a pioneer in AI-powered access control and security solutions, has achieved EN 60839-11-1:2013 Grade 3 certification, applicable to BioStar2 Access Control software and its access control hardware: door controllers, readers and peripherals. This certification is a prestigious European security standard recognised by the ISO (International Organisation for Standardization) and IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission). Demands of high-security projects Achieving this certificati...

Endpoint security: ALSO cloud UK's AI approach

As cyber threats evolve, securing network access points from attack has become an increasingly difficult task. CrowdStrike reported a boom in initial access attacks observed in 2024, accounting for 52% of observed vulnerabilities and highlighting their appeal as a top target for cyber actors. With breakout times also dropping, IT teams now have even less time to react before serious damage is done.  New standard for proactive protection Endpoints have expanded past purely traditiona...

Extreme Resilience capabilities by Absolute Security

Absolute Security, a pioneer in enterprise resilience, announced new Extreme Resilience capabilities available in Rehydrate, an Absolute Resilience Platform module. Rehydrate enables remote restoration of Windows endpoints at enterprise scale with a single click. It delivers full recovery even when the device OS and other security or management tools have crashed, been compromised, or become corrupted. New Extreme Resilience capabilities With these new Extreme Resilience capabilities, Re...

Gallagher Security leads in Saudi Market collaboration

Organised in partnership with the New Zealand Embassy, Gallagher Security hosted an event in Riyadh to explore business relationships and strategic collaboration between New Zealand and the Saudi Arabian market.  Alongside the New Zealand Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Charles Kingston, and Trade Commissioner, Joel Sims, guests present included strategic partners from across the region, senior pioneers, critical infrastructure organisations, and key channel partners. Advancements within the...

YubiKey as a service expands in EU for stronger security

Yubico, the pioneering provider of hardware authentication security keys, announced the expanded availability of YubiKey as a Service to all countries in the European Union (EU). This allows organisations to be more agile and flexible in their adoption of phishing-resistant YubiKeys, and builds upon the company's existing reach in markets such as the United States, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Australia, India and the UK. Availability of YubiEnterprise Delivery Additionally, the company announce...

Mimer trust: Secure data management for OEMs

Pioneering cybersecurity business, Trustonic, and Pioneering Swedish database company, Mimer, have announced the commercial release of ‘Mimer Trust’. Based on the collaboration initially established in 2022, the Mimer Trust product successfully combines the strengths of Mimer’s Mimer SQL database with Trustonic’s secure platform, Kinibi, to deliver trusted data management for OEMs. Development of Mimer Trust 2.0 Trustonic and Mimer have now officially released Mimer Tr...

Dell's disaggregated data centres: A modern approach

Dell Technologies helps customers design modern disaggregated data centres with storage, cyber resilience, software and integrated solution innovations. Why it matters Organisations face increasing demands to efficiently manage and secure both modern and traditional workloads across on-premises data centres, cloud and edge environments. IT and business needs keep changing, so the modern data centre must be ready for anything. Dell’s approach to disaggregated infrastructure combines mana...

Google Cloud expands RPP to 30+ EMEA markets

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...

Delta showcases CPO switch at COMPUTEX 2025

Delta, a pioneer in power management and smart green solutions, is set to showcase its latest advancements in high-performance networking at COMPUTEX 2025. Among the highlights, Delta is pleased to announce the cutting-edge 51.2T Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) Ethernet switch based on Broadcom’s Tomahawk 5-Bailly (TH5-Bailly) solution to meet the evolving demands of AI networking. OSFP-based Ethernet switch design Alongside this, Delta will also offer a glimpse into the future of high-bandwid...

Hanwha Vision OnCloud: Revolutionising surveillance trends

Hanwha Vision is delivering a new way for security professionals to manage their surveillance resources with the release of OnCloud, a direct-to-cloud Video Management Software as a Service (VSaaS) platform. OnCloud’s flexible design simplifies the cloud-based user experience, combining scalability and speed with the benefits of edge-based recording and AI analytics – everything needed to streamline an organisation's surveillance system, whether it’s across a single facility o...

REACT & Regula streamline ID verification process

Global digital identification provider REACT has partnered with Regula, a developer of forensic devices and identity verification (IDV) solutions, to streamline and secure digital onboarding and remote ID checks. By integrating Regula Document Reader SDK into its ID Wallet, REACT has eliminated manual document checks, achieved more than 90% process automation, and reduced onboarding time per user to under 30 seconds. Integration of Regula's solution REACT sought a scalable, ef...

Everon's upcycled totes: Sustainable security solutions

Everon, a pioneering security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, video, fire and life safety solutions in the U.S., recently worked with Initiative for Affordable Housing’s re:loom program to upcycle retired uniforms into a unique line of tote bags. Through this initiative, Everon and Initiative for Affordable Housing – an Atlanta-based nonprofit organisation that provides services, housing, and employment for area residents in need or experiencing homeless...

GSX 2025 announced: Security education sessions

ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals, has announced its programming lineup for Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2025 with in-person and digital experiences taking place 29 September – 1 October at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Centre in New Orleans, LA, and via the online GSX event platform.  “It has been an honour pioneering this year’s selection committee and we are excited to present another year...

Delta's power solutions at Datacloud Global 2025

The future of digital infrastructure demands unprecedented efficiency, resilience, and scalability. Delta, a pioneer in power and thermal management solutions, is ready to meet this challenge and invites them to Datacloud Global Congress 2025, June 3–5, at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes. As demands from AI, edge computing, and sustainability intensify, Delta provides the critical infrastructure backbone. Join them to engage with industry pioneers and discove...

Explore InWin's AI edge solution at COMPUTEX 2025

InWin Development Inc. (6117-TW), a pioneering manufacturer of professional computer and server chassis with advanced Level 11 system integration capabilities, will unveil the Edge Solution in collaboration with Accordance System Inc., a prominent pioneer in integrated system solutions, at COMPUTEX 2025. This joint showcase will feature InWin's latest edge solution, the cubePRO, paired with Accordance’s ARAID disk array solutions, including the ARAID M500 and ARAID 5000. AI + AIoT hardwa...

Sectigo partners with Altron for advanced CLM solutions

Sectigo, a pioneer in digital certificates and automated Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM), and Altron Security, a pioneering provider of holistic identity and digital security solutions in South Africa, now announced a strategic channel partnership.  This collaboration enables Altron Security to leverage Sectigo's cloud-native CLM solutions to further strengthen its digital certificate management offering for customers, ultimately mitigating the risk of business outages due to misman...