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Cattewater Harbour in Plymouth is harnessing the power and performance of 360 Vision Technology’s Invictus cameras, to protect and secure operations across the challenging and changing conditions at the harbour’s extensive shoreline. The UK manufacturer of ruggedised HD, radar and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, was selected to provide their industry leading camera technology after a

Who do door closers matter in smart buildings? ASSA ABLOY explores the issue and provides expert insight into the question ‘Smart buildings take a connected approach to managing and monitoring who is coming into and going through them. For almost every user, whether visitor, staff or contractor, the building journey begins with a door. ‘A

Safeture has announced the launch of Safety Check, a groundbreaking feature now available on the Safeture platform. Designed to empower organisations during critical incidents, Safety Check enables faster, more effective responses by combining rapid outreach with streamlined case management. Stay in Control During Disruptive Events Safety Check provides organisations with instant clarity when it matters

Genetec has announced new intelligent automation (IA)-powered investigation capabilities in Security Center SaaS to help operators quickly locate video evidence, understand the context surrounding an event and close cases in minutes. For many organisations, investigations still involve hours of scrubbing through video and switching between systems. The new capabilities in Security Center SaaS centralise investigation workflows

ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio KL100 Wireless Cabinet Lock has been presented with the Kings Excellence Award for Exemplary Product Design of the Year. The Aperio KL100 is designed for integrating cabinets and lockers with a digital access management system and despite a low-profile footprint, the Aperio KL100 adds powerful digital security to lockers, cabinets, cupboards, drawers

RGB Spectrum has announced the successful deployment of its advanced audiovisual technology at the new Real Time Information Center (RTIC) for the Clovis Police Department, located in Clovis, California. This next-generation RTIC integrates real-time data from citywide cameras, license plate readers, drone feeds, dispatch systems and body-worn cameras to provide a single, unified view of public safety operations.

As AI becomes more embedded in our cities, businesses and public spaces, the issues of ethics, privacy and responsibility take centre stage – as Network Optix explores. Technology With Consequences “AI and VI bring enormous promise when used responsibly. With the ability to improve operational efficiency and safety in fields like construction, healthcare, security, and

Secure Logiq is set to sponsor and exhibit at this year’s OPEN London, hosted by Axis Communications on 7 October 2025 at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. Bringing together system integrators, resellers, consultants and end users for a full day of networking and collaboration, OPEN London is a flagship event in the security industry calendar. Delegates

IDEMIA Public Security North America has announced it has begun deployment of their Supervised Multi-Acquisition Remote Technology for Enrolment (SMART-E) kiosks to facilitate an improved user experience for civil applicant processing and criminal background checks. IDEMIA’s new enrolment kiosks are the first to facilitate in-person enrolment for state and local governments with a remote agent,

KnowBe4 has released its whitepaper “A Strategic Framework for Human Risk Management”, which outlines the core principles of a modern human risk management (HRM) approach. In addition, the whitepaper explores and how organisations can apply the framework to strengthen security culture and drive measurable change in employee behaviour.  Separate from a HRM platform, the HRM framework is

ASSA ABLOY Door Group has reinforced its commitment to developing skills and career prospects through its six-month secondment programme. Project Engineers, Ben Brown and Jordan Lyttle will be focusing on sales roles as part of the scheme, exploring a different side of the business to develop skills in the area. Ben Brown Ben has been

barox has announced that it will be exhibiting at the Romanian Security Summit, which will take place from November 5-6, 2025 at the Romexpo Exhibition Centre in Bucharest, Romania. The event is designed to bring together leading security experts, manufacturers and professionals from across the region and beyond. In addition, the event will feature an

IDEMIA Public Security North America has announced that it will officially begin issuing all new Driver’s Licenses (DLs) and Identification Cards (IDs) for the State of Texas. The new cards will be manufactured using tamper-resistant polycarbonate, a durable material that is difficult to reproduce and fully compliant with American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA)

Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe and i-PRO has announced a strategic business partnership focused on the European region. The business partnership combines their strengths in imaging technology and system integration to deliver advanced solutions and systems tailored to industry-specific needs. The partnership aligns with Konica Minolta’s vision to strengthen its Video Solution Services (VSS) offering

KnowBe4 has released a comprehensive resource kit in support of Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025, which aligns with this year’s theme “Secure Our World” and supports the global movement to emphasise the importance of securing our digital lives. Cybersecurity Awareness Month, established in 2004 through a joint effort by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and

The date for the BSIA Autumn Forum has been announced as 12 November 2025, with the event set to take place at the Shard in London. The BSIA Autumn Forum is an educational event that provides attendees with a great opportunity to learn about the latest developments in industry technologies and in services, as well

Abloy UK has announced the integration of its SMARTair wireless access control system with the FLEXIPASS platform, introducing a powerful new solution for mobile-enabled, contactless access across hospitality and commercial sectors. SMARTair is a flexible and easy-to-install access control system that offers real-time security management without the need for hard wiring. Using wireless technology, it

360 Vision Technology and Northwood Technology have entered a strategic partnership, with the aim of setting new standards of excellence in high-security surveillance across Ireland. Sharing the same commitment to quality in visual surveillance, the partnership offers end-to-end camera solutions engineered to deliver advanced situational awareness across a broad range of specialist applications in demanding

In light of recent CCTV vulnerabilities, Wavestore has highlighted why security-first design matters. “The surveillance industry was shaken recently when security researchers at Claroty’s Team82 uncovered four critical vulnerabilities in Axis Communications’ CCTV software at Black Hat USA 2024. “With over 6,500 servers potentially exposed worldwide and the most critical flaw scoring 9.0 on the

Salt Security has been named an Overall Leader in the KuppingerCole Leadership Compass for API Security and Management 2025. The company was also recognised as a Leader in the Product, Innovation, and Market categories, underscoring the strength of its comprehensive, AI-powered API security platform. The report, authored by Alexei Balaganski, provides a detailed overview of

IDEMIA Public Security and Sopra Steria have successfully completed the go-live of eu-LISA’s new shared Biometric Matching System (sBMS). This achievement marks an important milestone in the roll-out of the Interoperability Roadmap by the EU Agency responsible for the management of large-scale IT systems in the Justice and Home Affairs domain. IDEMIA Public Security and

KnowBe4 has released a new report entitled Navigating Cyber Threats: Infosecurity Europe 2025 Findings. The findings show that cybersecurity professionals are sounding the alarm; not about increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, but about something far more human – distraction. The new research from KnowBe4, surveyed more than 100 security professionals during the Infosecurity Europe 2025 conference to gauge

With just a few months left of 2025, Honeywell have offered their thoughts on the top cybersecurity trends of the year so far. “Technological advancement has ushered in a new wave of innovation and efficiency—but it has also opened the door to vulnerabilities that cyber attackers are eager to exploit. With billions in damages and

Black Duck has announced the availability of the Black Duck Security GitHub App in the GitHub Marketplace. This integration streamlines the onboarding and continuous synchronisation of GitHub repositories with Polaris, Black Duck SCA, and Coverity, enabling development and security teams to easily configure and automate static application security testing (SAST) and software composition analysis (SCA) scans

Inner Range has just rolled out IR Connect, a powerful new cloud platform designed to combine Inner Range security products and services into one, unifying and elevating the customer experience. This release marks a significant leap forward for the company, replacing the popular SkyCommand App with a more unified and future-ready solution – significantly boosting smart

Video Management Servers Co. has appointed Emma Harris as ambassador for its specialist CCTV and analytics servers, including its unique, sustainable MOSS, Managed On Site Server, subscription series. Harris brings extensive CCTV and security industry experience, from roles including Director of Technology and Transformation at Mitie and Account Management and Project Management positions in Vision

RGB Spectrum and Wildfire Technology Integration have joined forces to deliver next-generation visualisation and command solutions to public safety agencies around the globe. Their partnership—highlighted at this year’s NENA 2025 conference in Long Beach, CA—showcased a fully integrated control room environment, drawing high praise from attendees for its streamlined interoperability and field-ready design. Together, the two companies

KnowBe4 has unveiled a bold new brand with an innovative new vision for the future of the company, including a new logo. The refreshed identity reflects KnowBe4’s leadership in human risk management, with a reputation for excellence in cybersecurity and ground-breaking AI advancements.      Armed with a new company tagline “Rise Above Risk”, KnowBe4

Genetec has announced that it continues to lead the global video surveillance software market, according to newly published reports from independent industry analyst firms, Omdia and Novaira Insights. According to Omdia’s 2025 Video Surveillance & Analytics Database Report, Genetec retained its #1 position worldwide in video surveillance software, and is also ranked #1 globally in the broader category that combines

DeterTech has announced it has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, making a public pledge of support for the armed forces community. The company has received the Bronze Award in recognition of its existing commitments and proud track record of being a forces-friendly employer. The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise from the nation that those who

Seagate has announced the global channel availability of up to 30 TB Exos M and IronWolf Pro hard drives. Built on Seagate’s Mozaic3+ platform and powered by heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) technology, these drives are engineered to meet increasing demand for scalable, high-performance storage driven by the rise of AI deployments that are supplementing traditional enterprise infrastructure

Forescout Technologies Inc. and Xage Security have announced a strategic partnership to advance Universal Zero Trust Network Access for operational technology and industrial environments. Together, Xage and Forescout deliver end-to-end security for remote operational environments by combining Forescout’s deep device discovery and asset intelligence with Xage’s distributed enforcement of least-privilege access. This integration provides automatic visibility into

IDEMIA Public Security North America has announced it’s part of TSA’s “Families on the Fly” campaign: a buy one, get one $15 off discount on new TSA PreCheck enrolments for families through October 31. As families gear up for back-to-school routines and fall travel, there’s no better time to make airport security smoother and less

Martin Kraemer, Security Expert at KnowBe4, highlights how cybercriminals can strike when you let your guard down and provides tips on how to combat such intrusions. “The biggest problem with checking work emails during the holidays is not only that you don’t have time to pull the plug and relax completely. Shady cybercriminals are lurking

HID has announced a new line of FIDO-certified credentials—now powered by the new Enterprise Passkey Management (EPM) solution— designed to help organisations deploy and manage passkeys at the enterprise scale. New research from FIDO Alliance shows that while 87% of enterprises are adopting passkeys, nearly half of those that are yet to deploy cite complexity

Returning to Bangkok, Datapath enjoyed a vibrant InfoComm Asia as their team showcased the very latest solutions for multi-source video, control room video management and creative digital signage Hosted at the Sirikit National Convention Centre, InfoComm Asia is Asia’s premier Pro AV and transformative solutions event. The show connects global Pro AV manufacturers, solution providers

Genetec has announced that its cloud-based vehicle investigation system, Cloudrunner, is now hosted in Canada on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. This will ensure that sensitive data for Canadian law enforcement, security agencies and private-sector organisations remains in Canada while delivering responsiveness, scalability, and reliability. Cloudrunner is a cloud-native vehicle-centric investigation system that helps public safety

Keeper Security has announces significant updates to its mobile apps for iOS and Android – bringing users a smarter, smoother and more secure way to manage passwords, passkeys and sensitive data on the go. As smartphones become a primary point of access to sensitive data and information, both at work and in our personal lives,

Making sure building design is compatible with security systems can be tough, but TDSi believe they have a framework in place to make it as smooth as possible. “In an ideal world, building design and physical security systems are developed hand in hand. When this happens, the result is a seamless blend of form and

HID has announced that Chester Race Company, owner of the world’s oldest racecourse still in operation, has adopted Near Field Communication (NFC)-based ticketing technology. The news marks the first major sports venue in the UK to adopt an end-to-end solution provided by HID.   Leveraging HID’s Event Management Platform (EMP) and Janam’s rugged XT3 handheld scanners,

Saviynt has announced major global expansion initiatives, including the opening of new regional offices in Singapore and London, the launch of dedicated customer support operations in Europe and plans for a significantly expanded office in India. Building on a record-breaking 2024 and continued demand for its AI-based Identity Cloud platform, Saviynt is deepening its presence in key

IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) has launched the IDEMIA Sphere Cryptographic Library, the first milestone of its new IDEMIA Sphere cybersecurity offer. Designed for easy integration, it helps organisations adopt quantum-resistant cryptography today. Certified by NIST CAVP, this modular library supports both classical and post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, enabling organisations to enhance their cyber security, while preparing

RGB Spectrum and Samsung will jointly exhibit (booth #1721) at APCO 2025, taking place July 27–30 at the Baltimore Convention Center. As agencies across the country modernise their communications and real-time operations centres, RGB Spectrum and Samsung continue their strategic partnership to deliver fully integrated, end-to-end solutions tailored to meet the demands of public safety,

CyberSmart has released findings from its second annual CyberSmart MSP Survey, which focuses on the security of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and their customers. The 2025 report has revealed 45% of MSPs admitted to having a dedicated pool of money set aside for ransomware payments. This is despite increasing pressure from insurers and global governments