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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...

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026 – 2030) has set a decisive course toward high quality, innovation-driven growth, calling for modern industrial systems powered by digital intelligence and advanced manufacturing. Aligned with this direction, Intersec Shanghai will return from 7 – 9 May 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai, bringing together domestic industry leaders and global exhibitors. A newly introduced International Zone will be a key hig...

The security industry is positioning itself: months ahead of the event, Security Essen 2026 is already seeing strong demand from companies and a correspondingly high level of exhibitor participation. From 22 to 25 September at Messe Essen, trade visitors can look forward to a comprehensive market overview, a wealth of innovation and excellent opportunities for networking and business development. The ticket shop is now open; tickets for the trade fair are available at the Security Essen website...

Actuate, a provider of AI-powered video analytics solutions, announced a strategic partnership with WSD permanent security GmbH, a well-established German security services provider with decades of experience in guarding, remote monitoring, alarm response, and integrated security solutions. This collaboration combines Actuate’s cutting-edge AI video analytics technology with WSD permanent security’s deep security operations expertise and broad regional presence, creating a powerful...

Totem, operator of one of Latin America’s largest and most advanced video monitoring operations, today announced its continued expansion into the North American security market, offering monitoring centres in the U.S., Canada and Mexico a verified, cost-effective solution for 24/7 remote video monitoring a scalable operations support. As U.S. monitoring centres face growing pressure to expand coverage while managing labour costs, Totem provides a trusted extension of their operations staf...

Gunnebo Canada in partnership with Hamilton Security has delivered a large-scale vault solution for a major third-party logistics provider in Canada’s pharmaceutical sector, supporting a new approach to the secure storage of controlled substances. The project is the first vault of its kind in Canada to be manufactured and commissioned in line with updated Health Canada requirements, enabling the storage of narcotics under multiple licences within a single facility. Meeting regulatory req...

“Our walls are reinforced with steel plating and we have our own dedicated ventilation system. If there’s a total blackout or a long-term grid failure, we’ll continue to operate without a single second of downtime thanks to a multi-layered backup system.” “Even emergency food and water supplies are on-site so we can stay operational, no matter what happens in the outside world.” Pavel Franko, Managing Director for G4S Czech Republic, could be describing an en...

Starburst, a pioneer enterprise intelligence platform, announces its AI Data Assistant (AIDA), a new capability that helps organisations move from static reporting to faster, more context-aware decision-making. With AIDA, users can explore and analyse trusted enterprise data using natural language, making it easier to turn questions into actionable insight. Teams wait months for the creation of dashboards, export the results into spreadsheets for further analysis, and still question whether the...

Interface Systems, a provider of AI-powered security and expert remote video monitoring for restaurants, retailers, and commercial businesses, today released its 2026 Retail Loss Prevention Benchmark Report, an annual study based on 1.6 million remote monitoring events across 18,258 U.S. retail locations and 51 brands throughout 2025. The report provides operational data at a scale to help retail loss prevention leaders understand when risk peaks, which threats escalate fastest, and which inter...

Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) announces the launch of its new VUE Camera line, a trio of 5MP cameras designed to deliver enhanced visibility, intelligent detection and proactive deterrence across a wide range of applications. Building on the recent introduction of the VUE Video Doorbell, this release strengthens the VUE portfolio with new professional-grade cameras that offer improved performance, expanded capabilities and seamless integration across the DMP ecosystem. The VUE lineup includ...

Euralarm has published a position paper on Article 5.4 of the proposed Digital Networks Act (DNA), welcoming the objective of improving transparency around network technology migrations while warning that the currently proposed two-year notice period is insufficient for life-safety services. Fire safety, security and social alarm systems across Europe rely heavily on public electronic communications networks to transmit emergency signals. Millions of installed devices – including fire ala...

Hanwha Vision, a global vision solution provider, announced the launch of the 2nd Generation X Series Plus, a lineup that prioritises user convenience and operational efficiency. By combining the Wisenet 9 SoC with a modular architecture, the X Series Plus is designed to streamline the entire product lifecycle from rapid installation to effortless maintenance. Simplified installation and seamless interchangeability The X Series Plus maximises onsite efficiency through its magnetic modular st...

Telguard, a trusted pioneer in alarm communications, announced the upcoming availability of the TG‑7FX Sole Path Fire Communicator, a streamlined cellular solution designed to support reliable signal delivery for commercial fire alarm systems.  About TG‑7FX Built for straightforward installations and broad compatibility, the TG‑7FX delivers exactly what commercial fire applications require: dependable connectivity, universal panel support, and compliance with key fire signaling standards....