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Manufacturing pioneers face a relentless pressure to achieve more with less. They must improve productivity, reduce downtime, maintain safety, and remain compliant, while simultaneously juggling skills shortages, tighter regulations, and rising costs. For firms with European operations, preparing for the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) is another consideration. For manufacturing leaders looking to stay ahead of these opportunities and headwinds, technology is becoming a critical solut...

Data Center's house the critical systems, sensitive data, and hardware that keep businesses, governments, and communities running around the clock. In these environments, uptime is everything. Risk tolerance is low. And physical security has to work seamlessly alongside daily operations without creating friction or complexity. The global data center physical security market was valued at USD 1.39 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 4.19 billion by 2033, reflecting a fundamental shift...

OPTEX, the global sensor manufacturer, has launched the TXI Series, a new range of high-mount outdoor curtain detectors designed for residential and commercial perimeter protection. Built to create an invisible curtain barrier along a building façade, the TXI Series is designed to address the challenge of balancing reliable human detection and nuisance alarm reduction in external security. By creating a controlled detection curtain at the perimeter, the TXI Series is specifically designe...

LUKAS has unveiled its new E4 range of rescue tools at Interschutz, the world’s pioneer trade fair for fire and rescue services. The launch attracted strong interest from global fire and rescue professionals, with the range receiving a highly positive response during live demonstrations and hands-on trials. The E4 range is designed to deliver greater safety, control, clearer feedback, improved visibility, and enhanced operational safety. Built as a complete system, it supports faster, mor...

Convergint will mark its 25th Annual Convergint Social Responsibility Day (CSRD), closing operations worldwide for a full, paid workday so colleagues can volunteer in the communities where they live and work. Coinciding with Convergint’s 25th anniversary, this year’s effort also includes the expansion of its STEP (Secure, Train, Educate, Protect) Up for Schools initiative through a newly structured grant program to help underserved K-12 schools strengthen safety and security infrastr...

The European fire safety industry is at a turning point. Digitalisation, remote connectivity, and cybersecurity are converging to redefine how buildings are protected and maintained. Euralarm’s new White Paper on fire safety in a connected world covers integrating detection, remote services and cybersecurity. This white paper outlines how fire detection systems are transforming into intelligent, connected infrastructures — and what this means for service providers, building operators...

SAFR today announced new investigation capabilities for SAFR Guard, without the need for on-site servers. Retail security has been burdened by costly, infrastructure-heavy systems that are complex to maintain and slow to scale. SAFR Guard now changes that, combining real-time proactive alerts with new investigation capabilities, all without server bloat. With built-in privacy guardrails, it’s designed for responsible use from day one. Server-dependent infrastructure As retail crime beco...

Responding to the phased shutdown of the legacy 2G network in the UK, Reliance Protect has launched its next generation 4G lone worker safety key fob device. The new Pulse+ device is among the first solutions to support full Voice Over Long Term Evolution (VoLTE) communications across multiple networks, ensuring voice calls and alarm transmissions can operate entirely over 4G infrastructure. Delivering emergency support The UK’s mobile network infrastructure is undergoing its biggest tr...

Lately, when talking to healthcare security leaders, one thing has been coming up more than anything else: they know their security infrastructure is disconnected; they know it creates risk, and they’re not sure how to close the gap without a costly overhaul. That’s not a failure of intent. It’s a consequence of how security was built in the healthcare sector. Over decades, physical security and cybersecurity have developed distinct disciplines with separate ownership. Facilit...

HiveWatch, a physical security software company reimagining how organisations keep their people and assets safe, releases The State of Physical Security Operations in 2026, a new benchmark report examining how enterprise physical security programs actually perform when measured against operational realities, including alarm volume, SLA attainment, operational maturity, and AI adoption. Commissioned through independent research firm Censuswide, the report surveyed 300 U.S.-based professionals re...

Amthal has been awarded a planned maintenance contract to cover Barnet and Southgate College across all its three sites, to ensure a reliable, rapid response and coordinated approach for the benefit of staff, students and visitors. Barnet and Southgate College is a large further education provider operating across three main campuses in Barnet, Southgate and Colindale. The college supports a diverse student population across academic, vocational and technical programmes, with sites that include...

Zenitel announces the launch of Zenitel VAIA, a new compact and fully integrated Public Address and Voice Alarm (PAVA) platform designed to simplify deployment while delivering the performance, reliability, and intelligibility required for critical communication environments. Developed for a wide range of applications — from commercial buildings and education facilities to transportation, healthcare, and industrial environments — Zenitel VAIA combines voice alarm, public address, ad...

Two new Acre integrations for Milestone XProtect let operators manage access and video from one interface — across Acre Smart Controllers, Mercury panels, and ASSA ABLOY DSR locks — with a new 64-bit plugin for larger deployments. Access control and video answer different questions. Access control tells you who requested a door and whether it opened. Video shows what actually happened. Running them as separate systems means operators reconstruct incidents manually — matching t...

Camden Door Controls is proud to announce the launch of two new battery-powered door alarm systems. "Camden’s CX-DA800 Series Exit Alarms provide an instant audible and visual alarm indication of unauthorised exit or entry of mechanically secured doors,” said Dave Malen, Camden President. The Camden CX-DA810 Series Door Prop Alarms provide an audible and visual alarm indication of mechanically secured doors being held open for more than a specified time. These all-in-one 'Universal'...

iDenfy, the identity verification and fraud prevention company, has launched complete Arabic language support for its identity verification software. Now users that goes through the KYC process can receive on-screen instructions, guidance prompts, and step-by-step suggestions entirely in Arabic. The goal, according to the company, is straightforward: lower drop-off rates and execute more completed verifications. Confusing user experience When a verification screen fails to communicate clearly...

Ambient.ai, the pioneer in Agentic Physical Security, announces major new capabilities for Ambient Access Intelligence, its platform module for agentic access control operations. Building on its proven PACS Correlation Engine, the platform is now expanding with two new capabilities, Doors with Issues and Doors Unsecured. These new capabilities allow customers to diagnose chronic infrastructure problems at the source and deliver real-time visibility into physically unsecured doors, providing a c...

For more than 90 years, ASSA ABLOY has pioneered electromechanical locking technology — continuously innovating since the first effeff electric strike was patented in 1932 and Abloy began developing high-security electric locks in 1978. Today, electromechanical locks represent the intelligent evolution of mechanical security, combining trusted engineering with seamless digital connectivity for safer, smarter, more efficient building management. Modern electromechanical devices transform t...

Advanced has expanded its Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme with the launch of a new course focused on smoke control systems and their role in protecting life and property. Titled Smoke Control Systems: Principles, Pitfalls and Protection, the free CPD has been developed to provide consultants, specifiers, fire engineers, installers, facilities managers and other fire safety professionals with a practical understanding of smoke control strategies, system types and compliance r...

Security-Net, Inc., a network of security system integrators, is pleased to welcome its newest member, John Wever, chief technology officer of ITD Texas (Integrated Technologies and Design), with offices in El Paso and the Dallas-Fort Worth area. With the addition of ITD Texas, Security-Net strengthens its presence in the Southwest while adding a member with deep expertise in federal government and mission-critical security projects. Founded in 2010, ITD Texas is a full-service electrical and s...

Boss Door Controls, a trusted global provider of mechanical and automatic door control solutions and part of the Allegion family of brands, has released its new cam-action door closer catalogue, offering a comprehensive product selection guide to architects, specifiers and trade professionals. The new 44-page catalogue showcases an extensive range of cam-action hardware, designed to meet the demands of high-traffic commercial and residential applications. To support accurate product selection i...

Brivo, the AI innovator and global pioneer in cloud-native physical security solutions, announces that the Brivo Security Platform API is now fully AI-friendly and capable, empowering developers and systems integrators to deploy business and security solutions faster than ever. The Brivo Security Platform API significantly reduces development costs, making custom integration viable for a wide range of use cases and corporate workflows, including those previously deemed too costly or complex to...

Verkada, a pioneer in AI-powered physical security technology, today announced a broad range of hardware and software updates across its platform, including: new generations of bullet cameras and access control units, expanded AI-powered alerting capabilities, and enhanced visitor management for healthcare. "Every update we make to Verkada's platform is focused on giving security teams the right tools for the right situations," said Brandon Davito, Senior Vice President of Product and Operation...

Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) announced that its JamAlert™ cellular jamming detection technology has achieved UL 2610 Certification. UL 2610 is the standard for commercial premises security alarm units and systems. It defines requirements for how commercial intrusion and holdup alarm systems must be designed, built, tested and perform. This certification marks a significant milestone for JamAlert, providing independent validation of its performance and reliability while expanding its...

MSA Safety Incorporated, a global pioneer in the development of advanced industrial safety technology products and solutions that protect people and facility infrastructure, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Autronica Fire and Security ("Autronica") for approximately $555 million. Founded in 1957, Autronica is a designer, manufacturer, and supplier of fire detection, gas detection, and alarm systems. Autronica serves the critical infrastructure, energy, and maritim...

Interface Systems, a provider of AI-powered security and expert remote video monitoring for car washes, restaurants, retailers, and commercial businesses, will exhibit at The Car Wash Show 2026 (Booth 3027, May 11–13 at the Music City Center in Nashville). Interface will demonstrate Virtual Perimeter Guard and Video Analytics, two solutions that address the priorities operators raise most often: reducing after-hours incident risk and strengthening defence against false claims. Interface a...

Amid rapid international digitalisation and evolving risk environments, Secutech 2026 brought the industry’s latest advancements to the forefront at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre from 22 – 24 April 2026. Concluding its 27th edition, the fair drew 396 exhibitors from nine countries and regions, presenting advanced security, fire protection, rescue, and AloT products and solutions to 14,069 visitors from 37 countries and regions including India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysi...

Whether on the yard of a logistics centre, along the perimeter of an airport, or in an industrial park, these areas do not follow standard traffic rules. At the same time, they are highly sensitive: vehicles often move near pedestrians, forklifts, or machinery. A moment of inattention, combined with excessive speed, can have serious consequences – from personal injury to production downtime and high costs. For safety reasons, vehicle movements on industrial and traffic sites are increasin...

Hikvision has released its full-year 2025 and first-quarter 2026 financial results, demonstrating steady growth and enhanced operational quality. For the fiscal year 2025, the company reported a total revenue of RMB 92.51 billion (USD 12.95 billion ), representing a YoY increase of 0.01%. Net profit was RMB 14.20 billion (USD 1.99 billion), up 18.52% YoY. Underscoring its robust cash flow, the company announced an expected total cash dividend of RMB 10.54 billion (USD 1.48 billion) for 2025, re...

Dahua Technology has launched the APOLLO BP3EW-4G, a new wire-free 4G security camera under its WITHS series, designed to deliver simplified deployment, continuous monitoring, and dependable performance in remote and power-limited environments. Built around the WITHS philosophy of Simple, Smart, and Secure, the new model provides a flexible surveillance solution for diverse locations such as farms, orchards, reservoirs, holiday homes, and other off-grid sites. It integrates high-definition imag...

With its new Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service, Siemens Smart Infrastructure is strengthening cyber resilience for energy suppliers and operators of energy-intensive industries and critical infrastructures like data centres and airports. As information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) continue to converge, companies are being challenged to manage a growing flood of security alerts. They often lack the required staffing with the appropriate expertise and 24/7 availabili...