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Safeture and intelligence expert company Riskline have released their yearly Risk Map, which highlights where global risk levels are increasing. The map utilises a clear colour scale—from dark green (low risk) through light green, yellow, orange, and red (critical risk)—providing travellers and organisations with an immediate visual understanding of the situation in every country. The

BSIA Director of Security & Export John MacAskill recently attended The Security Event Asia, held between 11-13 November. Whilst there, MacAskill connected with UK companies, met international counterparts and supported UK exhibitors as they showcased the depth and innovation of the UK’s security and resilience sector. Key themes emerging were: Shaun Hipgrave’s keynote reinforced a

IDEMIA Public Security has unveiled a refreshed brand identity for its Travel and Transport business — Travel Reinvented. Security Redefined. This strategic rebrand reflects IDEMIA’s commitment to deliver innovative, secure, and trustworthy solutions that streamline travel and border operations, optimise processes, enhance decision-making, and enable seamless, personalised, digital passenger journeys. Driven by the ongoing transformation

Eagle Eye Networks has launched the $1 million 2026 Drako Smart Video Security Grant for Schools, dedicated to strengthening safety and security for students, staff and community members in K-12 schools, colleges and universities. Awardees may use the grant to implement Eagle Eye’s new AI Camera Gun Detection.  “We are on a mission at Eagle

barox has announced that it has appointed Reinhard Florin to the role of Vice President of North America Sales. In this new role, Reinhard will be leading the development and execution of barox’s go-to-market strategy as well as head a team of sales and technical support professionals. Through this appointment, barox is leveraging their proven

Immix has released the latest addition to the Immix integration library in the Redvision – Knight Series Cameras and NVRs. As part of the release, the Knight Series Cameras and NVRs from Redvision are now fully integrated with the Immix GF/CS platform. Core Integration Features: Key Product Features: To read more Immix news, click here.

Secury360 has released a new product in the 360 Response Unit – designed to compliment their S360 box. Where the S360 box detects and analyses, the S360 Response Unit acts, by giving installers, operators and end users a direct way to see, hear and respond to what’s happening on site – all managed through the S360 Cloud Portal. The end

Secure Logiq has announced key leadership changes within its Middle East and Africa (MEA) team. First and foremost, the team express deep appreciation to Anand Subbiah for his outstanding work in firmly establishing the Secure Logiq brand across the MEA market. His dedication and commitment have played a pivotal role in the company’s regional success.

barox Kommunikation AG will be showcasing the power of their video security networking solutions and game-changing diagnostic tools at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, as part of Commend UK’s ‘The Innovation Tour 2025’. Designed for end users, consultants and integrators in all security sectors, ‘The Innovation Tour 2025’ takes place on 12th November, between 10:00am

IDEMIA Public Security has announced the successful go-live of NAFIS NextGen, a biometric identification system, in Australia in partnership with the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. This marks IDEMIA’s first international cloud-based ABIS deployment to-date and setting a new benchmark for cloud-based biometric identification systems worldwide. Delivered in close collaboration with ACIC, police partner agencies, and

BNY have partnered with both HID and SwiftConnect to provide mobile access to its offices around the globe with an employee badge in Apple Wallet. To put everything in motion, BNY engaged connected access network provider SwiftConnect and mobile access provider, HID. Selecting experienced and reputable partners was important for BNY, along with the technologies that they brought

Entries for the 2026 British Security Awards, hosted by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), will open on 1 November 2025. The British Security Awards is a leading awards ceremony celebrating outstanding achievements, acts of bravery and innovations across the security industry. The ceremony offers credibility, visibility, and networking opportunities, bringing the security industry together

Representatives from Seagate joined more than 11,000 other tech leaders at the 2025 OCP Global Summit in San Jose, California, Oct. 13-16.  The OCP Global Summit is seen as the premier event of the Open Compute Project (OCP), a worldwide community collaborating on open-source solutions for data centres and edge computing. This year’s conference theme was

Safeture has announced a new partnership with Arrive Agencies, marking the first collaboration of its kind since Safeture’s integration with Amadeus. Arrive Agencies AB is a Swedish-owned company specialised in the Scandinavian travel industry and the company offers partnerships for travel agencies in Scandinavia seeking to grow through collaboration. It supports its partner agencies with a

Eagle Eye Networks has introduced Eagle Eye Remote Video Monitoring, a security solution that deters crime before it happens. Combining best-in-class AI technology with highly skilled monitoring company professionals, Eagle Eye Remote Video Monitoring detects, intervenes and prevents crime, accelerates police response, and delivers 24/7 protection at a fraction of the cost of traditional security

HID has signed an agreement to acquire IDmelon, a secure sign-in solution provider that streamlines the adoption of passwordless authentication through its proprietary software platform.  IDmelon’s offering allows users to turn existing identifiers, such as a physical credential, smartphone, or biometric, into enterprise-grade FIDO security keys. In addition to its software solution, IDmelon offers hardware

IDEMIA Public Security has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with SAMI Advanced Electronics to drive transformative innovation in travel, transportation and smart mobility across the Kingdom. Formalised and signed at GITEX Global 2025, the world’s largest and most influential tech event, IDEMIA Public Security believes that this agreement underscores commitment to shaping the future of

Safeture has announced a strategic partnership with Sicuro Group, a Dubai-headquartered operational risk management consultancy and travel risk management provider with over two decades of experience and response network across more than 140 countries. The partnership combines Safeture’s flexible SaaS platform with Sicuro Group’s proven global response capabilities, 24/7 GSOC operations, and risk advisory expertise. Together, the two companies

i-PRO (formerly Panasonic Security) recently marked and celebrated its 6th year as an independent organisation. Underscoring its strong market momentum and commitment to innovation, the company reported several key milestones, including the opening of a new factory in Japan, the industry’s first ISO/IEC 42001 certification for AI management, the launch of Active Guard 3.0 with

 ONVIF has announced that it will end support for ONVIF Profile S and is recommending the use of its successor, Profile T.   Profile S, the first-ever profile ONVIF introduced in 2011, provides a standardised set of specifications that enable basic video streaming capabilities between conformant devices (like IP cameras) and clients (like video management software) from

HID has announced that it has been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech 2025 by Great Place to Work UK. The award celebrates organisations that invest in their people to create exceptional employee experiences. HID has earned its place on the list following the results of an independent, anonymous survey of its

Immix has announced that Totem has achieved status as a certified video monitoring centre through the Immix Central Station Certification program. The Central Station Certification program is designed to be that identifier the marketplace has needed that is based on employee training as well as system and infrastructure requirements. The training aspect at the heart

Genetec has announced the addition of cloud-native audio communications capabilities to Security Center SaaS. Building on more than a decade of experience in delivering intercom and SIP-based audio solutions in its on-premises platform, Genetec is now bringing real-time voice capabilities to the same intuitive cloud-based interface that already unifies video, access control, and intrusion monitoring. 

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)