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For large retailers with hundreds of branches, operational challenges often feel familiar. Rising crime, staff shortages, tight margins and ageing infrastructure dominate boardroom conversations. Yet while many organisations focus on headline issues, smaller structural inefficiencies quietly drain budgets year after year. One of the most overlooked is keyholding and access management. The financial impact of traditional keyholding models is significant. Across large retail estates, annual costs...

Quorum Cyber reveals the extensive, but alarming findings of its 2026 Global Cyber Risk Outlook report. AI automation and Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) platforms have fundamentally altered the threat landscape, enabling nation-state actors to automate up to 90% of intrusions, and pushing vulnerability disclosures past 35,000 for the first time. Attackers abandon slow-encryption tactics, as evidenced by ransom demands in financial services exploding by 179%. Organisations face a stark reality:...

Pro-Vigil, a provider of AI-enabled remote video monitoring (RVM), management and crime deterrence solutions, today published The State of Physical Security Entering 2026 research report. The sixth annual study shows that physical security incidents remain persistent: 88% of respondents reported incidents at their business either increased or stayed the same in 2025, on par with the 91% who reported the same in 2024. Physical security strategies The survey polled business leaders across indus...

Verkada, a pioneer in AI-powered physical security technology, announces its expansion into the Middle East with the establishment of a Dubai-based office and the appointment of Fred Crehan as Head of Middle East. This expansion reflects Verkada's continued global growth, driven by the region's rapid urban development, large-scale infrastructure projects, and rising demand for modern, cloud-based security solutions. "The Middle East is experiencing rapid urban development, large-scale infrastru...

Elite Interactive Solutions, the industry pioneer in remote video guarding and real-time crime prevention, announces that its final 2025 year-end results have established new benchmarks in operational excellence and effectiveness. The data shows how Elite’s market-leading remote guarding solution is continuing to have a revolutionary impact on preventing crimes. This is impressively demonstrated by achieving more than twice the number of direct voice-down command center interventions sin...

Salto, a pioneer in electronic access control solutions, continues to advance smart access innovation with Salto XS4 Face, a face recognition access control solution designed to deliver fast, secure, and hands-free access while prioritising privacy, flexibility, and user experience. Salto XS4 Face’s face recognition technology is engineered to provide convenient, secure access to Salto access points, requiring only a face as a credential and granting access in under a second. Each user ga...

DigiCert, a pioneer in intelligent trust, announces the availability of a locally-hosted version of DigiCert ONE in India, delivering secure, compliant, and high-performance digital trust services entirely within the country’s borders. The new deployment reinforces DigiCert’s long-term investment in India and supports the country’s digital transformation and data sovereignty priorities as enterprises scale increasingly complex digital ecosystems. Evolving regulatory expectati...

Video monitoring standards play a key role in the development of the industry. Last year, the well-known DORI framework, which was introduced in 2014, was replaced by OODPCVS, a new, more sophisticated classification which better reflects the needs of modern technologies. In response to this shift, Hikvision is actively aligning its products and design resources to support our partners in navigating this transition to higher industry standards. As technology advances, so the relevant industry s...

Integrity360, one of the pioneer pan-European cyber security specialists, announces that it is launching a new Managed Security Awareness Service to tackle one of the fastest-growing cyber threats for businesses in Ireland – human risk. Integrity360 is rolling out the new service amid growing industry demand as human-driven breaches stemming from phishing, social engineering, and artificial intelligence (AI)-generated scams continue to rise year-on-year. Continuous, scenario-based educati...

Bidvest Noonan has announced the appointment of Michele Powell as Head of Operations for its Security Co-Ordination and Intelligence Centre (SCIC). In this key leadership role, Michele will oversee the delivery of the company’s specialist operations centre, intelligence and threat-notification capabilities, and incident-coordination function. She will lead Bidvest Noonan’s dedicated Control Room and Intelligence Analysis teams while supporting the continued development of an expand...

RF Controls LLC, a foremost in overhead, passive UHF RFID Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS), and Wachter, Inc., a nationwide technology solutions integrator, announced a strategic partnership enabling the turnkey deployment and upgrade of RF Controls’ Bi-Directional Electronically Steerable Phased-Array UHF RFID Smart Antenna systems across enterprise environments. Through this partnership, Wachter customers gain access to a complete RTLS deployment model—combining RF Controls&rsquo...

A regional security manager at a national bank gets a notification about suspicious activity at an ATM in another city. He opens his smartphone to check the feed — but the camera is connected to a different NVR than the one he’s currently logged into. By the time he switches systems, the live view is gone. Situations like this play out daily — across banking networks, retail chains, factories, and logistics hubs, wherever multi-site surveillance depends on fragmented systems.&...

Integrity360 has acquired Canadian cybersecurity services and solutions provider Advantus360, a well-established and highly regarded cybersecurity services company operating out of Calgary in Canada. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition which is part of Integrity360’s continued global expansion plan, provides the group’s first presence in the strategically important North American market.  About Advantus360 Advantus360, founded in 2015, is a highly...

Nedap, the pioneer in item-level inventory visibility, announces its partnership with Abercrombie & Fitch Co. a global omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories based in New Albany, Ohio. The retailer will see Nedap’s iD Cloud platform implemented across numerous Abercrombie & Fitch stores in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA) and the Asia-Pacific region (APAC). Following a successful 15-store pilot, Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) bega...

ASIS International, the world's largest association for security management professionals, is pleased to announce the opening of its Call for Proposals for the Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2026, inviting industry experts, thought leaders, and practitioners to submit cutting-edge presentations across critical security domains.  Additionally, the association is seeking distinguished security professionals to serve as proposal reviewers, furthering the conference's...

Nedap, the pioneer in item-level inventory visibility, today announced its partnership with Aritzia. The Canadian design brand, known for its Everyday Luxury™, will deploy Nedap’s iD Cloud platform to further optimize product availability and enhance the in-store experience. “We provide a seamless, elevated experience to our clients,” said Elisse Shank, Senior Director of Omni at Aritzia. “Partnering with Nedap will help us gain clearer insight into our inventory t...

The Underwriter’s Laboratory recognizes bullet-resistant glass in 10 levels for handgun and rifle bullets, categorized by the type of threat they are designed to stop. Products must achieve minimum stopping capabilities in testing to receive a rating. Learn more about the 10 UL 752 standard levels of bullet-resistant glass.  Understanding the Different Levels of Bullet-Resistant Glass Testing for UL 752 ballistics standards uses common bullet sizes, configurations, weights (grain) a...

Skills for Security is attending the inaugural Security Event Asia to highlight its commitment to building a skilled, professional security workforce through apprenticeships, technical qualifications and continuing professional education. As the UK’s foremost provider of training and skills development for the security industry, on stand 1525, Skills for Security will share practical and digital ways the sector can attract new talent, upskill existing staff, and respond to changing techno...

AI agents, autonomous software tools capable of performing tasks for users, are quickly becoming mainstream. From ordering groceries to transferring funds, these agents promise convenience by navigating the same websites and apps humans do. But as with any disruptive technology, there’s a flip side. The rise of AI agents is dismantling the very foundation of fraud detection. The new digital reality Consider this: Over 60% of visitors to online shops and retailers are now bots, not hu...

AI agents, autonomous software tools capable of performing tasks for users, are quickly becoming mainstream. From ordering groceries to transferring funds, these agents promise convenience by navigating the same websites and apps humans do. But as with any disruptive technology, there’s a flip side. The rise of AI agents is dismantling the very foundation of fraud detection. The new digital reality Consider this: Over 60% of visitors to online shops and retailers are now bots,...

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announced new updates to Security Centre SaaS, the company’s enterprise-grade Security-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution. Since its launch, Genetec has delivered new features to the platform every 12 days. This ensures Genetec provides a flexible, open, SaaS solution that is continuously extended to meet the needs of any modern security operation. Third-party analytics integrations Latest updates expand support for direct-to...

Orange Business and Toshiba Europe have partnered to launch the first quantum-safe networking service in Paris, France. Orange Quantum Defender uses Toshiba’s Quantum Safe Networking technology, which combines Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) with Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) for defence in depth. The service is now commercially available in the greater Paris area.  The quantum-safe network The quantum-safe network offers the ultimate protection for sensitive data against future...

Texas-based Garrett Metal Detectors announces that it has begun taking orders for its newly released Garrett Guide™ detector, and that the product details and accessories are now live and available for purchase on garrett.com and Garrett Direct. Guide is the new flagship model for Garrett's line of hand-held security screening products, with a sleek new look to meet the aesthetic desires of the modern security customer. Key features of Guide Guide comes well-appointed with a high-capaci...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”), a global pioneer in AI-driven security and productivity solutions for enterprise clients, along with its wholly owned subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), today announced the signing of a new national authorised dealer, marking a significant expansion into the logistics sector. The new dealer has placed an initial order for four RIO™ Mini solar-powered security trailers, each equipped with RAD&rs...

ZKTeco USA, a major provider of biometric verification and access control technology, announced the company has launched its new cloud-based access control software platform, Cielo365 that is changing the game in access control. Cielo365 is an add-on product that enables customers to easily transition from an on-premise solution to a cloud-based system effortlessly. The new software supports legacy ZKTeco devices and is compatible with existing access control hardware including SpeedFace and P...

DGS Service Solutions, an established provider of outsourced security, cleaning and facilities management services, has successfully implemented Podfather logistics software within its newly launched Industrial Division. With a focus on window cleaning, gutter cleaning, high level cleaning, power washing, and industrial deep cleans, Podfather provides DGS Industrial Services with a proven way to boost its customer experience. Addressing emerging market needs Using the Podfather app, operativ...

Six Degrees is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Drolet as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Tony Healy as its new Chief Information and Technology Officer (CITO). Both appointments bring an impressive track record to Six Degrees. As the Chief Operating Officer, Mike is focused heavily on the transformation and delivery of technology and services to the customers. Extensive experience With extensive global experience, he brings a wealth of knowledge in the deployment of inn...

Digitalisation is high on the agenda, or well under-way, in all kinds of commercial environments. As part of this process, many businesses are discovering an additional ROI when they digitalise access management for offices, retail spaces, entertainment venues, warehouses and more. The challenges of securing these buildings are no secret. Staff and business security are a priority, including the resilience of operations and the maintenance of a company’s hard-earned reputation. Filtering...

Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider, has launched Q series fisheye cameras with enhanced AI, providing a range of intelligent analytics alongside 360-degree monitoring. Ideally suited for retail, hospitality, public spaces, and residential settings, with models QNF-C9010 for indoor use, and QNF-C9010V for outdoor use. Efficient investigations with AI Accurate object detection and classification, powered by leading AI algorithms, reduces false alarms caused by wildlife, weather,...

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...