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Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using proprietary intelligence and integration to achieve proven crime and catastrophe prevention, announces that the company was selected this month as one of three finalists for The Monitoring Association’s (TMA) 2025 Excellence Awards. The prestigious program nominated Elite for its highest honour, Monitoring Centre of the Year. The TMA Excellence Awards recognise any FM-Approved, Intertek/ETL or UL‐Listed monitoring centre a...

Hikvision has announced its full-year financial results for 2024 and first-quarter results for 2025. In 2024, the company reported total revenue of RMB 92.496 billion, marking a 3.53% year‑over‑year (YoY) growth. In the first quarter of 2025, the company reported revenue of RMB 18.532 billion, up 4.01% YoY. Net profit attributable to shareholders reached RMB 2.039 billion, reflecting a 6.41% YoY increase.  Overseas markets and innovative businesses Hikvision has established itself as a s...

Hikvision has published its 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, marking seven consecutive years of sharing its ESG commitments and practices. Notably, the THRIVE sustainability philosophy was introduced for the first time. Guided by “Tech for Good”, Hikvision outlines five focus areas — Harmony, Reliability, Integrity, Value Chain and Environment. By thoroughly reviewing the global policies, ESG rating criteria and stakeholder perspectives, Hikvision identi...

Securitas UK has signed up to become a member of Joiff. The association with Joiff will enable Securitas UK employees to enhance their skills and delivery across emergency services management, focusing primarily on hazardous industry materials. High-level training and accreditation Joiff is a not-for-profit, international organisation focused on improving the level of knowledge and expertise in the high-hazard industry. The organisation provides high-level training and accreditation as we...

Cowbell, a pioneering provider of cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and middle-market businesses, announced the UK launch of Prime One Tech; professional indemnity and cyber coverage for technology companies with up to £1 billion in annual turnover, providing limits of up to £5 million. Prime One Tech combines Cowbell’s flagship Prime One cyber programme with specialised PI technology coverage. It is enhanced by Cowbell Co-Pilot, a Generative AI-pow...

In a world of nonstop cyberattacks, Rubrik announced its newest upcoming solution, Identity Resilience, designed to secure the entire identity landscape alongside data. Identity Resilience aims to protect the most common entry points for attackers – human and non-human identities (NHIs) – to help organisations maintain operations with minimal downtime.  Rubrik’s solution Rubrik’s solution is designed to secure this weak infrastructure that powers virtually Identi...

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., a pioneer in cybersecurity solutions, and Illumio, the breach containment company, announced a strategic partnership to help organisations strengthen security and advance their Zero Trust posture. Illumio Segmentation and Insights The integration between the Check Point Infinity Platform and the Illumio Platform delivers rapid identification and mitigation of lateral movement risks across hybrid and multi-cloud environments using advanced microsegmentati...

Rapid7, Inc., a pioneer in extended risk and threat detection, announced the launch of Managed Detection & Response (MDR) for Enterprise, a fully managed and customisable detection and response service designed to meet the unique demands of complex, distributed enterprise environments. Modern enterprises operate across sprawling digital environments spanning cloud, on-premises, legacy systems, and proprietary applications.  Rapid7’s global SOC For some organisations, standard M...

The Security Industry Association has sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative - Jamieson Greer and U.S. Secretary of Commerce - Howard Lutnick requesting relief from tariffs for security industry products and asking that the Trump administration formulate a process that allows companies to apply for product-specific exemptions. Security industry – key segment of the U.S. economy The security industry is an important segment of the U.S. economy, contributing over $430 billion The secu...

Scality, a pioneer in cyber-resilient storage for the AI era, unveiled a first-of-its-kind unified software appliance developed in collaboration with Veeam® Software, a pioneer in data resilience.  The solution combines Veeam Backup & Replication™ software, part of the Veeam Data Platform, with Scality ARTESCA — cyber-resilient object storage software — in a single, streamlined software appliance.  Scality ARTESCA+ Veeam Scality ARTESCA+ Veeam is a unified...

Permiso, the pioneer in real-time identity security, launches its new platform to help security teams assess and reduce exposure risk in addition to their extensive threat detection capabilities. Permiso detects and protects against human and non-human identity threats across cloud and on-prem environments in a single platform vs. the many fragmented solutions in the market now that may only focus on one environment or one type of identity.  Investments in identity security Permiso coupl...

Global cybersecurity provider Hornetsecurity has partnered with Amazon to provide Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) Mail Manager customers with its Vade Advanced Email Security Add-On. Utilising AI technologies, this add-on allows customers of Amazon Mail Manager to scan and protect inbound and outbound email traffic. Amazon SES for email contacts Hornetsecurity's Vade Advanced Email Security Add-On for Amazon SES Mail Manager offers automated, real-time protection against spam, mal...

Rapid7, a pioneer in extended risk and threat detection, announced the launch of Intelligence Hub, an integrated threat intelligence solution designed to provide security teams with meaningful context and actionable insights for accelerated detection and response. Data overload is a major problem for security teams; two-thirds of SOC analysts responding to a recent survey said the number of security alerts they receive had “significantly increased” in the last three year...

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...

Lenovo announced its largest storage portfolio refresh in company history, unveiling new Lenovo Data Storage Solutions that prepare enterprise IT for the age of AI with better efficiency, performance and scalability. Ushering in a new era of AI-optimised storage that propels business transformation, the complete portfolio includes storage arrays, software defined storage (SDI), and new AI and virtualisation innovations to flexibly address rapidly evolving data operations. Lenovo’s ongoin...

According to a recent report by Verified Market Research, the Forklift Camera Systems Market is projected to grow from USD 500 million in 2023 to USD 2.4 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 16.8% over the forecast period (2024–2030). This growth is attributed to rising safety standards, regulatory compliance, and the need for improved operational efficiency across global industrial environments. Advanced forklift camera systems SharpEagle Technology, a provider of forklift safety ke...

With the recent update of its Document Reader SDK, Regula became the first identity verification (IDV) vendor to make it possible to verify all the dynamic security features of documents in real time. With the latest addition of Dynaprint® checks, the solution ensures more robust physical document authentication during remote onboarding. The innovation has arrived at a time when 58% of businesses globally face fake or modified IDs during digital onboarding.  Dynamic se...

Dahua Technology, a world-pioneering video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, proudly released the newest addition to its WizColor product offerings. Equipped with an artillery of intelligent functions tailored to meet the needs of various scenarios, the WizColor technology expands its capabilities with five innovative categories: WizColor + 4K, WizColor + PT, WizColor + Vari-focal, WizColor + HDCVI, and WizColor + 4G. WizColor + 4K: Brilliant nights, clear details The WizColor techn...

Kaseya, the pioneering provider of AI-powered cybersecurity and IT management software, has announced its Spring 2025 release with new features that equips MSPs and internal IT teams with new capabilities to automate workflows, enhance the end-user experience, and strengthen security posture ahead of Kaseya Connect, where the company will debut the latest evolution of Kaseya 365. “Innovation is not just part of our roadmap — it’s embedded in our DNA,” said Jim Lippie, Ch...

Everon, a pioneering security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, video, fire and life safety solutions in the U.S., announced the promotion of Chris Heugle to Senior Vice President, Commercial Sales & Integrated Solutions, and Greg Mastroserio to Vice President, Commercial & Integrated Solutions Sales to lead companywide strategic sales initiatives. With nearly 20 years of industry experience, Heugle will now oversee Everon’s overarching sales strategy, bringi...

Hikvision has achieved two prestigious international certifications: ETSI EN 303 645 and EN 18031. The certifications were awarded by Bureau Veritas, a globally renowned third-party inspection, testing and certification organisation. This achievement underscores Hikvision’s commitment to security and compliance in its IoT products. ETSI EN 303 645 certification ETSI EN 303 645 certification is a European standard focused on the security of IoT devices The ETSI EN 303 645 certification...

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Pedestal PRO, a US manufacturer of access control pedestals, bollards, and innovative mounting solutions. "I am very pleased to welcome Pedestal PRO into the ASSA ABLOY Group. This acquisition delivers on our strategy to strengthen our position in mature markets through adding complementary products and solutions to our core business,” says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. Pedestal PRO electromechanical solutions "Pedestal PRO is an established inno...

Powering digital access with energy-harvesting technology frees organisations from wiring and even batteries. However, to meet the challenges of the future, digital access needs more. It needs technologies and software platforms flexible enough to grow and adapt with the evolving needs of each organisation, protecting their investment in digital access while delivering an ROI every day. Digital access solutions Kinetic energy generated by inserting the intelligent key is harvested to power th...

Award-winning security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, is reflecting on the success of this year’s The Security Event 2025 held at Birmingham’s NEC from 8-10 April.  Among a full-strength Gallagher Europe team, and attending his first TSE event, Gallagher Security, Executive Vice President – Europe, Spencer Marshall says, “TSE was a spectacular event, and provided the perfect platform to engage with Channel Partners, End Users, and members of the wider security in...

Entrust, the pioneer in identity-centric security solutions, announced the Entrust Cryptographic Security Platform, the industry’s first unified, end-to-end cryptographic security management solution for keys, secrets, and certificates.  Cyberattacks on data security and identity systems are exploding in scale and sophistication. Securing data and identities Traditional approaches to securing data and identities aren't working, and in digital-first environments, every connected dev...

Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, proudly announces that it has received two prestigious distributor awards at the Motorola Executive Partner Forum 2025, held in Madrid on Thursday, 10th April.  The awards were presented to Mayflex representatives Matt Brayshaw, Converged Technology Account Manager and Hani Roumieh, MEA Regional Director. Avigilon Alta range Mayflex was honoured with the Top Avigilon Unity Distributor EMEA award, recognising its outstanding performance...

Building on 15 years of success, G2E Asia + Asian IR Expo is set to make its highly anticipated return to Macau from May 7-9, 2025, at The Venetian Macao. The 2025 show will introduce a range of new initiatives, including 100 exclusive product launches debuting in Asia for the first time. These will be showcased across more than 30,000 sqm and will cover the full spectrum of the entertainment and travel industries. Networking sessions The event will feature a series of high-impact networking...

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, has announced the dates for its annual empower360 roadshow.  Scheduled to take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on 17 April 2025, the partner-focused event will bring together industry professionals to explore the evolving role of physical security in the country. Adaptable deployment models According to the Genetec State of Physical Security Report 2025, 66% of physical security consultants and channel partne...

AvePoint, the pioneer in data security, governance and resilience, announced the launch of its Risk Posture Command Centre within the AvePoint Confidence Platform, a single pane of glass to help organisations enhance their data security posture management (DSPM) with faster decision making and proactive risk mitigation. The Risk Posture Command Centre adds to AvePoint’s growing repertoire of Command Centres available in the AvePoint Confidence Platform, all designed to provide business an...

The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO) - the pioneering global organisation for security professionals in Higher and Further Education - has celebrated the outstanding achievements of its members with the announcement of the winners of its prestigious 2025 Annual Awards. This year marked a record-breaking number of submissions across all award categories, highlighting the exceptional work being carried out on university campuses both in the UK and around the world. The wi...