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barox has announced the appointment of Andy Acquarulo as Director of Business Development for North America. In his new role, Acquarulo will be responsible for expanding the company’s presence in the Transportation sector, building and strengthening relationships with new manufacturers’ representatives, and working closely with existing VMS and PSIM technology partners to further expand barox’s […]

The Flir Si1‑LD acoustic imaging camera was recently named “Product of the Year 2026” in the Measurement Technology category by Computer & Automation.  Launched in March 2025, the Flir Si1‑LD has quickly become a trusted tool for maintenance teams worldwide. Its advanced acoustic imaging technology enables fast, reliable detection of hidden compressed‑air leaks, helping organisations

The BSIA has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with TINYg (Global Information Network). Both organisations share a common objective to support, inform and advance the UK security industry through collaboration, intelligence-led insight, professional development, and thought leadership. The areas of cooperation are: The MOU was signed by Diane Marchena (Global Head

Wavestore has revealed that Ellie Baldwin, their Business Analyst – Chartered Manager Degree Apprentice, has been awarded a grant by the SIA Women in Security Forum to attend Security LeadHER 2026 in Minneapolis, USA. For Ellie, who is part of the next generation in the security industry, this opportunity represents far more than attending an industry event. It is a chance

When it comes to security, is it actually humans that provide the weakest link? Inner Range explores the topic. “One of the most used phrases in cyber security vernacular is that people are the weakest link in the chain. They are human, they make mistakes, they’re fallible. When it comes to physical security the same

Organisations of every size and type have already discovered the security and convenience benefits of an ASSA ABLOY CLIQ digital key access management system. Now, new CLIQ Readers and Updaters for indoor and outdoor use make extending the scope and reach of a CLIQ solution even simpler, including to third-party digital access devices. It takes

Zimperium has announced the launch of Mobile App Response Agent, enabling security teams to respond faster than ever before to fraud and security threats. Leveraging Zimperium’s unmatched expertise in mobile security, Mobile App Response Agent is part of Zimperium’s Mobile App Protection Suite (MAPS), empowering SOC and Fraud teams to assess attacks on their mobile app

Cyacomb has announced it has appointed three new team members as it continues to grow globally, with Chris Boon, Damien Gauthier and Dana Feliciano all joining. The new appointments will support Cyacomb’s efforts to deliver its technology to more organisations and law enforcement agencies to improve the safety of the digital world. The appointments reflect

DoorBird has announced that its D31x series has recently been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Design Award, one of the world’s most renowned distinctions for product design. With this distinction, the international jury recognises the sophisticated product design of the professional IP video intercom systems, which combines functionality, durability and design clarity. Key evaluation criteria

Safeture has announced the release of its updated 2026 Continental Risk Maps, covering six global regions: Africa, Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and Oceania. Developed in collaboration with Riskline, a globally recognised travel risk intelligence provider, the 2026 Continental Risk Maps offer a compelling overview of country-level travel risks worldwide. These maps are an essential

HID has announced the availability of Enterprise Attestation in its FIDO authenticator portfolio of smart cards and keys, a FIDO standards-based capability that enables organisations to enforce only company-issued passkeys at registration, proving authenticator provenance before a credential is ever accepted. By doing so, Enterprise Attestation helps organisations strengthen device trust, gain visibility into authenticator

Secure Logiq has expanded its support coverage across Asia Pacific with the introduction of a dedicated regional technical support team operating on Singapore time. The new team has been put in place to provide more accessible day-to-day support for partners and customers across the region, helping to improve response times and provide assistance during local

IDEMIA Public Security North America has announced the launch of California mobile ID in Samsung Wallet. With this launch, Californians can add their mobile driver’s license or state ID to Samsung Wallet on supported Samsung Galaxy devices1, giving them a simple and secure way to verify their identity directly from their mobile phone. California mobile

Video Management Servers (VMS Co.’s) renewed, purchase or subscription, Managed On Site Servers (MOSS), are classed in the ‘avoided’ emissions category, in the government’s new ICT (Information and Communications Technology) greening strategy. This new category contributes a significantly larger carbon reductions improvement than simply ‘offsetting’. Not only is the government prioritising the reuse of ICT

Paxton has officially unveiled Solo, a phone-based, cloud-hosted access control system that turns your phone into both the system and the key. To support the launch, Paxton are giving away 10,000 free Solo starter kits, placing the technology directly into the hands of security installers. “Solo is different. It is the first system that fully

The National Security Agency (NSA) has joined the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) and others to release the Cybersecurity Information Sheet (CSI), “Careful Adoption of Agentic AI Services.” This report is a comprehensive guide to understanding and mitigating the unique risks associated with the rise of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) within

Octave has announced the acquisition of VXG Inc., a provider of enterprise‑grade, cloud‑native video management software. Octave’s portfolio simplifies complexity across the asset lifecycle. The acquisition will enable the company to build upon the AI‑enhanced cloud capabilities in its physical security portfolio and further strengthen its software offerings for protecting people, places and assets. VXG’s cloud‑native platform

Securitas has acquired CamVision, a Danish technology driven security specialist with a strong position in retail loss prevention and electronic security solutions. The acquisition strengthens Securitas’ ability to deliver reliable and scalable security solutions for micro and small singlesite businesses as well as larger, multisite clients across Denmark.  For micro and small businesses, the acquisition enhances Securitas’ offering of standardised, packaged security solutions that combine proven technology with dependable service delivery.

Network Optix (Nx) believes that their AI Manager software adds intelligence to any existing camera systems. “Most camera systems do one thing well: record. Footage gets stored, reviewed when something goes wrong, and then archived. Cameras that watch, but don’t think. “Nx AI Manager was designed to change that. It adds an AI inference layer to

Brivo has announced it has opened a regional office in London to serve its rapidly growing customer base in the UK and Ireland. “We’re investing to deliver true 360-degree support to our UK partners and customers—from local sales and marketing to technical support, sales engineering, and customer success—supported by our new London regional office with

BSIA member AURA UK, a security technology company democratising access to rapid security response, has announced the appointment of Andy Fort as Operations Director. Fort joins AURA at a key stage in its UK growth, as the company continues to scale its on-demand security response network across the country, supporting both residential and commercial customers with faster, more reliable

Pyronix has launched four new finish options for the Wireless LCD keypad, giving installers more ways to match the keypad to the look and feel of any home or business. The new finishes mean installers can offer customers something that fits their space, whether that’s a sleek modern kitchen or a professional office environment. It’s

HKC Security is returning to The Security Event this year to present its latest innovations in intruder alarm technology, alongside an enhanced portfolio of integrated security solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of professional installers and end-users. Visitors to the HKC stand 5/F50 will be able to experience an interactive environment, showcasing how the

Brivo has announced that Brivo Genius Mobile Agent won the Security Sales & Integration 2026 Most Valuable Product (MVP) award in the emergency communications category. A first-of-its-kind technology, Brivo Genius Mobile Agent, uses natural language navigation to revolutionise emergency response. Administrators can now execute critical commands, such as “Activate full lockdown,” with simple voice or

Genetec has released public safety-specific findings from its 2026 State of Physical Security Report, based on a survey of physical security end users, channel partners, systems integrators and consultants worldwide. Responses from North American public safety professionals show a strong focus on officer safety, increased situational awareness, and faster response times, as agencies work to

Dr Richard Horne, CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), a part of signals intelligence agency GCHQ, has said that the country is facing a “perfect storm” for cyber security against the backdrop of a new “technological revolution”. Dr Richard Horne said that the meeting of rapid technological change driven by developments in AI

The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) and UK technology firm Cyacomb has announced a new partnership that will allow commercial organisations to detect Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) on digital devices, helping them safeguard children, protect employees and reduce serious legal and reputational risks. The move comes amid growing concern about the presence of illegal content on workplace devices. In recent

Zimperium has announced new findings from its zLabs threat research team identifying four active Android banking trojan campaigns—RecruitRat, SaferRat, Astrinox, and Massiv—collectively targeting more than 800 banking, cryptocurrency, and social media applications worldwide. The research highlights how these malware families are evolving beyond basic credential theft, using sophisticated phishing infrastructure, deceptive overlays, Accessibility abuse, screen capture, and

Flir will showcase its latest advancements in AI‑enabled perimeter protection at The Security Event (TSE) in Birmingham from April 28–30, highlighting the company’s innovative capabilities and their multilayered approach to securing complex environments. At the centre of the exhibit is the FCB‑Series AI, a next‑generation thermal camera that pairs Flir’s proven imaging performance with deep‑learning

360 Vision Technology has been instrumental in the migration of the expansive analogue CCTV network of the New Forest to an economical and future-proofed IP solution – via the use of hybrid cameras and innovative 5G transmission technology. Covering the area’s towns and villages, as well as key parts of the county’s famous rural forest,

Law enforcement officials from around the world recently met in Lyon for INTERPOL’s 21st annual Heads of National Central Bureaus (NCBs) Conference. Operating in each of INTERPOL’s 196 member countries, NCBs serve as the critical liaison between the global police organisation and national law enforcement, supporting direct information exchange and coordinated action across borders. Nearly

Intercede has announced that the latest version of its flagship product, MyID CMS 12.18, now supports an extended range of security keys and authentication devices from IDEMIA Public Security (IPS). This expanded integration marks a significant milestone in the complementary use of FIDO2 and PIV (Personal Identity Verification) authentication protocols. The latest IPS devices are

The Konica Minolta bizhub i-Series has earned the Security Validation Seal for Device Penetration from Keypoint Intelligence. The evaluation was carried out by security specialists using a combination of automated vulnerability assessment and hands-on manual issue verification. The goal was to identify weaknesses in device firmware, operating system components, web interfaces, ports, protocols, and related

Cloudera has announced significant advancements to its hybrid data and AI platform, designed to help enterprises modernise seamlessly, lower infrastructure costs and accelerate analytics and AI across their entire data estate. Enterprises face mounting pressure to modernize data platforms while managing cost and risk, creating significant operational strain. As AI investment accelerates, PwC projects that AI

HKC Security has announced the launch of its new Smart Video Doorbell, a professionally designed doorbell that delivers seamless integration, reliable performance and enhanced control for modern security installations. Developed specifically with installers in mind, the HKC Smart Video Doorbell (CAM-DBKT) combines Full HD video, intelligent detection and straightforward system integration, providing a reliable solution

TAG has released an AI security handbook in an attempt to help guide organisations in securing AI, which is available as a free download. As enterprises accelerate AI adoption, security teams face mounting pressure to translate innovation into safe, operational reality. A new handbook directly addresses this gap, offering a structured, experience-driven approach to AI

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – a part of GCHQ – has published a new advisory revealing how Russian cyber actors have compromised commonly used routers, allowing them to covertly reroute users’ internet traffic through malicious servers under their control. The new advisory warns that Russian state cyber group APT28 has exploited vulnerable internet routers

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has revealed it has entered into a partnership with The Security Event Australia to joint host the UK Pavilion at the event. Together with the Fire Industry Association (FIA), these two long-standing partners of the European edition of The Security Event & The Fire Safety Event mark the continuation of a

Immix and Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD), a subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (AITX), has announced that “SARA Alive Operating Inside Immix” has been named a winner in the Commercial Monitoring Solutions category at the Security Industry Association (SIA) New Product Showcase (NPS) Awards at ISC West 2026. This recognition builds on the ongoing collaboration between Immix and RAD, which began with

Seagate will be among thousands of industry leaders that head to Washington, D.C. between April 20-23 to attend Data Center World 2026. The message underlying the keynotes and conference tracks: “The AI revolution has ignited the fastest infrastructure expansion in human history.” How fast is it? Imagine rebuilding the interstate highway system with additional lanes each

Axis Communications cameras and Network Optix’s Nx Witness are fully integrable. This article covers what makes Axis cameras a common choice in professional deployments and why organisations continue to pair the two. “Many organisations searching for an enterprise video management solution look for two things: reliable camera hardware and flexible video management software.  “Axis Communications cameras

In recognition of World Cloud Security Day on April 3, Genetec has highlighted a disconnect between cloud adoption models in physical security and the governance and operational demands of large enterprises. Large organisations need to approach cloud adoption through the lens of governance, risk management, and operational requirements. Most enterprise environments span hundreds of sites,

DTX + UCX Manchester is set to return to Manchester Central on April 29 – 30 2026, with a renewed focus on people, process and technology. The event promises to bring together a world-renowned roster of speakers with an agenda dedicated to the event theme: ‘From Purpose to Practice: Igniting Curiosity, Building Trust, Confronting Risk’. 

Axis Communications has announced a series of new security innovations designed to increase deployment flexibility, enhance edge intelligence and scale modern systems. These technologies reflect the growing convergence of physical security and IT, and reinforce Axis commitment to solutions that seamlessly connect devices, business intelligence and insights across organisations. New private cellular back box redefines secure,

Proton has announced the launch of Proton Workspace, a suite of business productivity tools to compete with widely used offerings from Google and Microsoft. While Proton, like Google, started as a consumer company and has attracted over 100 million users looking for an alternative to the Google ecosystem, it has also been successful at attracting businesses.

Honeywell has announced a collaboration with Rhombus to expand its cloud-connected security and access solutions portfolio with new, AI-powered video solutions. This furthers Honeywell’s effort to accelerate and modernise how customers approach building security, which began in 2024 with the acquisition of LenelS2. Together, Honeywell and Rhombus will deliver integrated access control and video management in a

Secrato has announced the launch of its platform, designed to simplify, centralise and automate the toughest challenges in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC).  European enterprises now have to face a high wall of regulatory pressure in the form of regulations like GDPR, DORA, NIS2, EU CRA and more, along with industry standards like ISO27001. Compliance

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)’s Chief Executive, Dr Richard Horne, has called on the international security community to grasp the opportunity to reduce collective vulnerability to cyber attacks by developing safeguards around vibe coding – the use of artificial intelligence to generate software. At a major cyber summit in the USA, Dr Horne highlighted

Cloudera has announced findings from a new global study conducted by Harvard Business Review Analytic Services with Cloudera, revealing that while enterprises recognise AI’s transformative potential, most remain unprepared to operationalise it due to persistent data readiness challenges. In the Middle East, where governments and businesses are aggressively driving AI adoption as part of digital

HKC has announced the appointment of James Collins as Technical Support UK, a role that will strengthen the company’s installer network and help drive its expansion across the UK. In his new role, James will support installers through HKC’s dedicated phone lines and ticketing system, handling both quick troubleshooting queries and more technical cases. This

Beyond Blue have praised Ireland’s National Strategy on the Resilience of Critical Entities, but have called for a similar plan across the United Kingdom. The strategy represents the State’s first comprehensive framework for protecting essential services from major disruptions, ranging from cyber attacks to natural disasters. Commenting on the news, David Ferbrache, Managing Director at Beyond

At ISC West 2026, booth #26053, i-PRO will introduce its first cameras with generative AI running fully at the edge, enabling natural‑language interaction with live video without relying on cloud services or external servers. Following i‑PRO’s introduction of generative AI for forensic video analysis in 2025, this introduction marks the next step in the company’s GenAI

Hirsch UK has announced the appointment of Tom Bayley as Business Development Manager for London and the South-East. Bayley brings more than 13 years of experience in the security industry, spanning both manufacturing and systems integration, with previous roles at Commend, Johnson Controls (JCI), and Mobotix. “We are excited to welcome Tom to our team,” Alex

Genetec has announced Hammersmith & Fulham Council has overhauled its public space CCTV infrastructure by unifying three legacy systems into Genetec Security Center. The deployment, carried out by North, is supporting significant reductions in crime, major operational efficiencies and the opportunity to begin offering monitoring services to neighbouring boroughs. Hammersmith & Fulham faced challenges running three

Ajax Systems has been honoured at the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 — one of the most prestigious and globally recognised design competitions. This year, two Ajax products received the renowned iF label, recognised for their outstanding industrial design, functionality and user experience: Founded in Germany in 1954, the iF DESIGN AWARD is a globally respected

Cloudera has appointed Nick Loumakis as Vice President (VP) for the UAE and Turkey, reinforcing its growth and AI-driven data strategy in the Middle East. A proven leader in Data and Analytics, Loumakis joins Cloudera, bringing over 20 years of expertise in data, analytics, and enterprise software across the Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) region.

Taking the leap to digital access with programmable keys is one that ASSA ABLOY advocates, as they explain in this article. “Security, cost-management, and compliance demands placed on building managers have grown significantly. The key to meeting them all without increasing workload and costs could be the strategic implementation of smarter digital access, as a

International leaders in cyber security will speak at CYBERUK 2026 in Glasgow next month to discuss accelerating defences in the face of rising online threats. CYBERUK 2026, seen as the UK’s flagship cyber conference, will welcome over 2,500 attendees from industry, academia, and government for a programme of world-class keynote speeches, panel sessions, tech talks,

Precise Biometrics has partnered with Avigilon to showcase its biometric physical access solution, Precise Access, at ISC West 2026 in Las Vegas. Seamlessly integrated with Avigilon’s security suite, the companies state that the solution delivers high security combined with an unrivalled user experience. It will be demonstrated in the Avigilon Motorola Solutions booth, illustrating how

At ISC West 2026, FLIR will spotlight the next evolution of intelligent sensing technologies, demonstrating how thermal imaging, visible cameras and advanced detection systems come together to create a smarter, more resilient approach to security and early fire detection. From March 23 to 27 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, booth 28099 will feature

ONVIF will exhibit at ISC West 2026 at booth L20 from March 25-27 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. The organisation will discuss the value of open, standardised interoperability and highlight how its profile specifications enable integrators, consultants and end users to build flexible, vendor-independent security systems. Open standards benefit the entire security ecosystem, enabling integrators to deliver more competitive solutions, giving

Abloy UK has launched two new webinars focused on its CLIQ Multi-Tenant solution, inviting end users, installers and specifiers to discover a more effective way to manage access in multi-occupancy buildings. Taking place in March 2026, the sessions are tailored separately for end users and installation and specification partners, providing practical insight into how CLIQ

DoorBird is launching two additional new products: the IP video indoor stations A1103 and A1104 will be presented in early March at Light + Building in Frankfurt. Back in January, the Berlin-based specialist for IP door communication announced several innovations and now complements its range with the powerful A1103 and A1104 indoor solutions. The new

The Nx EVOS platform and Nx AI Manager from Network Optix are now validated on Intel AI Edge Systems. The combined solution is designed for developers and technical decision makers building computer vision and vision-language workloads who need to run AI across fleets of heterogeneous edge devices without maintaining a different pipeline for every hardware configuration. “Edge AI is only