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Euralarm has released a new guidance document on Precautionary measures for protecting vital installations and facilities, providing practical direction to strengthen the physical protection and resilience of critical infrastructures across Europe. The purpose of this document is to illustrate in practice the importance and the basic requirements for physical security and safety in the field of critical infrastructure.  Security and stability In view of the constantly growing threat sit...

Connected Technologies announces a powerful update to the Connect ONE® platform that elevates the intelligence of video surveillance and strengthens integration with onsite security systems through expanded NVR integration. Video analytics is a game-changer for surveillance, turning cameras into proactive detection of critical events without constant human monitoring or reviewing generic motion triggers. Connect ONE’s Camera Motion & Analytical Event Capture leverages video analyt...

Pyronix announces the launch of its new Wireless LCD, a stylish, user-friendly solution that brings effortless control and enhanced flexibility to security systems. Designed with both installers and end users in mind, the wireless LCD keypad offers seamless integration, fast installation and powerful functionality — all without the hassle of wires. Easier fit for installers “We’ve designed the Wireless LCD to make life easier for installers. It’s quick to fit, seamles...

Logistics firms are being tasked with a lot, from improving shipping times and supply chain efficiency to keeping costs down, navigating global complexity, and reducing losses. Increasingly, the sector is being targeted by criminals aiming for goods with a high resale value, such as electronics, pharmaceuticals and essential commodities.  The losses incurred by operators within Europe are significant, approximately €8.2 billion annually, with warehouses being the most targeted locatio...

Brivo, the pioneer in cloud-native physical security, is showcasing the Brivo Security Suite as the ideal unified cloud-native solution for enterprise businesses at the Intersec show (Brivo Booth SA-E-42) taking place here January 12-14. Speaking at a press briefing at Intersec, John Szczygiel, Brivo COO, said, “Enterprise business was one of the fastest growing segments of the Brivo and Eagle Eye Networks businesses before the merger, and it will be a key driver accelerating Brivo&rsquo...

SiteStream Security (SiteStream), a provider of mobile video surveillance and remote monitoring solutions for the security industry, announced that Jeff Perri has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer. Perri joins SiteStream at a time of accelerated growth as the company taps the quickly expanding market for flexible, scalable, and rapidly deployable perimeter protection. As CEO, he will focus on strengthening SiteStream’s dealer ecosystem, advancing product usability and automat...

Global technology entity Gallagher Security has released their 2026 Security Industry Trends Report, highlighting a growing opportunity for security to play a more strategic, value-driven role across organisations worldwide. Drawing on insights from End Users, Channel Partners, Consultants, and technology stakeholders across the world, the 2026 report shows security continuing to evolve beyond traditional protection. As organisations look to simplify complexity and make more informed decisions,...

Suprema, a pioneer in AI-powered access control and security solutions, showcased its latest innovations in AI-powered access control hardware and a clear dual-platform strategy for on premise and cloud access management solutions at Intersec 2026. Suprema is already a pioneer in the Middle East and these innovations are aimed at accelerating the company’s expansion here and in neighboring regions. Suprema’s Intersec booth highlighted a new generation of AI-enhanced access control h...

Flir, a Teledyne Technologies company, is introducing its FCB-Series AI thermal analytics camera for robust perimeter and site security. This innovative addition to Flir's mid-range infrared security line-up merges weather-resilient, lighting-agnostic thermal sensitivity of <20 mK with advanced deep-learning video analytics. The result? Accurate and dependable detection of people and vehicles, inside or outside, whatever the conditions. Preventing costly incidents Flir’s new FCB-Ser...

Secure Logiq will launch Logiqal Core Architecture (LCA) at Intersec 2026, introducing a new compute and storage platform designed to support the evolving requirements of large-scale video surveillance and AI-enabled security environments. Developed in response to the increasing scale and complexity of modern security projects, LCA is engineered to handle the significant data volumes generated by ultra-high-resolution cameras while enabling efficient processing and retrieval of metadata from ed...

ESTYA, a French electronic fire safety and security systems services provider, backed by Charterhouse Capital Partners and Chequers Capital, and led by Ludovic Goëta, announces the acquisition of SIMIE Group, a player in the French fire protection services sector. Founded in 2019, SIMIE has a turnover of more than €40 million, and offers a comprehensive suite of services, notably the installation and maintenance of fire protection materials. Other activities include fire detection, d...

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.&...

Hanwha Vision, a foremost in video surveillance and security solutions, announces an integration between its PTZ PLUS camera line and Navtech’s AdvanceGuard radar platform.  This collaboration delivers a high-value, unified perimeter protection solution that enhances security outcomes, boosts operator efficiency, and improves risk management across extensive and complex sites. Addressing the challenges of wide-area security The integration of Navtech AdvanceGuard with Hanwha Vision...

During the summer of 2025, the White House announced a 50% semi-finished copper import tariff that resulted in a 13% increase in the price of copper in just one day, making it the largest increase since 1968. The one-day price hike alarmed industries that depend on the import of semi-finished copper products, impacting heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) manufacturers, the automotive industry, data centers, and more. Newly implemented tariffs As the price of copper increases,...

LDC the private equity investor, has exited its investment in Wireless CCTV (‘WCCTV’), a full-service, specialised leasing provider of managed re-deployable video surveillance assets for temporary security and monitoring solutions in the UK and the US, in a sale to Arcus Infrastructure Partners (‘Arcus’). Rochdale-headquartered WCCTV was formed in 2001 to meet the growing demand for surveillance technology capable of operating independently of fixed infrastructure networ...

Dean Drako, Chairman of Brivo, the pioneering global provider of cloud-native access control and smart space technologies, and Founder of Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud AI video surveillance, now announced the two companies will merge, creating the world’s largest AI cloud-native physical security company. The merged company will operate under the Brivo name and deliver a truly unified cloud-native security platform. Integrated cloud-native physical security solution &l...

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, highlights how modern, data-driven access control is becoming a strategic business priority for organisations in the Middle East, as they look to improve security, efficiency, and return on investment. For many organisations in the Middle East and beyond, access control has long been viewed as a necessary layer of security, providing a means to lock and unlock doors, restrict entry, and track who comes and goes. But in recent y...

March Networks®, a global pioneer in intelligent video surveillance, announces an expansion of its long-standing collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), helping customers reduce long-term video storage costs by up to 80% over 5-years, by deepening its use of Amazon S3 Vectors and Amazon S3 Glacier to advance both video intelligence and cloud storage.   Building on insights and discussions following AWS re:Invent 2025, March Networks is advancing its cloud...

RecFaces, a global developer of ready-made facial recognition software solutions, is pleased to announce its participation in Intersec 2026, one of the world’s pioneering security, safety, and fire protection exhibitions. On January 12-14, 2026, visitors will be able to see the latest versions of RecFaces’ flagship products in action at the Dubai World Trade Centre, where the company will join the stand of its long-standing technology partner, Milestone Systems (S1-H24). Video sur...

In recent years, the development and adoption of AI technology has accelerated at an unprecedented pace, impacting various industries. Of course, the spark of innovation provided by AI is already a feature of the video surveillance sector. However, Hanwha Vision predicts that 2026 will be a pivotal turning point for AI. They foresee AI moving beyond simple adoption to becoming the essential foundation of the entire industry - the emergence of so-called ‘Autonomous AI Agents’ will re...

Hikvision, a world-pioneering manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, now announced the release of its HikCentral Lite (HCL) V1.1.2 all-in-one units. Designed for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) and the integrators who support them, the new units combine streamlined deployment, expanded free channels, and a unified software foundation for reliable, everyday security. Newly upgraded platform "O...

To date, there is no standardised or unified verbal communication protocol specifically tailored for effectively and precisely prioritising intrusion alarm calls to Emergency Communication Centres (ECCs). Without a standardised system of prioritisation, a significant burden can be placed on staffing and budget resources for centres, and a lack of situational information provided during an event risk comprising the safety of first responders and community resources. Implementing a universal solu...

Deep Sentinel, the pioneer in AI-powered proactive video surveillance with real-time human intervention, now announced the launch of its Mobile Monitoring Trailer — a fully mobile, solar-powered security platform that delivers instant access to Deep Sentinel’s remote live guard monitoring anywhere, including places where power and permanent infrastructure are unavailable. Purpose-built for high-value outdoor environments, such as auto and parking lots, construction sites, industrial...

Videonetics, the pioneer in True AI-powered video analytics and unified video computing platforms, reaffirmed its commitment to shaping the future of intelligent video technologies at Videonetics Partner Connect 2025, held on December 5 in Mumbai. The gathering brought together partners, system integrators, and customers across the government and enterprise landscape, serving as a strategic platform for deepening collaboration and accelerating the adoption of AI-driven video intelligence a...

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, now released its sixth annual State of Physical Security report. Based on insights from over 7,300 physical security pioneers worldwide (including end users, channel partners, systems integrators, and consultants), the report shows that physical security is playing a broader strategic role within organisations. The findings highlight closer collaboration across departments and greater interest in technologies that support bette...

Hanwha Vision, a pioneer in video surveillance solutions, has announced the launch of three ruggedised PTZ cameras, purpose-built to deliver seamless monitoring in challenging environments.  Designed to withstand extreme weather conditions, these cameras combine durability with AI-powered intelligence - via Hanwha Vison’s AI-native chipset Wisenet 9 - to provide reliable and intelligent surveillance for critical infrastructure, transportation, ports and urban environments. Engineere...

Secure Logiq has strengthened its Asia-Pacific presence with the appointment of Graham Wheeler as APAC Regional Director and a new Australian distribution agreement with DAS (Dicker Access & Surveillance). Wheeler will lead Secure Logiq’s growth across Australia and New Zealand, working with consultants, system integrators and enterprise end users to deliver high-performance video server and storage platforms optimised for modern surveillance and analytics workloads. The partnership w...

Axis Communications, a pioneer in network video, shares its expert insights into some of the principal influences that will guide decision-making in the year ahead in its latest tech trends study. Now in its tenth year, researchers highlight the underlying theme of IT’s increasing involvement in decisions related to security and safety technology. Growing focus on ‘ecosystem-first’ Decisions define direction, and ecosystems drive decisions. Increasingly, as IT’s influe...

Water ecosystems, ranging from high-altitude glacial lakes to expansive wetlands, are essential to the planet. These ecosystems regulate the climate, filter pollution, and support rich biodiversity. However, many are located in remote, hard-to-access areas, leaving them susceptible to gradual and often unnoticed degradation. The silent crisis in the blind spots The most significant challenge in protecting these vital waters is the growing gap between the rapid pace of environmental change and...

IDIS has launched two new advanced PTZ cameras, providing powerful AI and NIR performance. The extended range offers a broader choice of PTZ cameras to more efficiently cover open areas, in applications including public and communal spaces, commercial offices, schools, logistics centres and warehouses, retail settings, and perimeters. The new NDAA-compliant cameras from South Korea’s largest in-country surveillance manufacturer now include the 4MP AI PTZ (LightMaster) DC-S6481HRA an...