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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

barox Kommunikation AG has announced that it has appointed Adrian Briner to the role of Product Manager. In his new role at barox, Adrian will be responsible for shaping the barox range of Ethernet switch, media converter and IP extender product portfolio. “My aim will be to continually align the mix of barox products to

Teledyne FLIR OEM has announced the strategic evolution of the Teledyne FLIR OEM brand, which includes a brand new website. The brand update is highlighted by the launch of a dedicated website at https://oem.flir.com streamlining original equipment manufacturer (OEM) access to technical resources and development support. It is designed to illustrate the four pillars of the Teledyne

Network Optix has named Paragon Micro as its premier cloud service delivery partner in North America. This strategic partnership is seen as a major milestone in Network Optix’s continued expansion across the region and the company believes it supports their mission to deliver scalable, cloud-first video solutions that meet the diverse needs of our customers and partners.

i-PRO Americas has announced a new education-focused integration between its i-PRO BWC4000 Body-Worn Camera and VideoInsight Video Management System (VMS). VideoInsight now offers native support for BWC4000 devices, allowing K–12 schools to live stream, capture, manage, and review body-worn video and audio through a single, secure platform. Designed specifically for the unique needs of school

KnowBe4 has announced the release of KnowBe4 Prevent across all market segments – an AI-driven email security product designed to enable organisations manage the problem of outbound email risk. Following the release of Prevent Enterprise, Prevent is now available to suit the needs of small to medium-sized businesses. In 2025, human error remains the leading

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has announced that is has relocated to a new office within the United Kingdom. The new address is: British Security Industry Association1 Birch CourtBlackpole EastWorcesterWR3 8SG This new location offers improved facilities and collaborative working opportunities, including an open-plan office for BSIA staff and two bespoke meeting rooms plus

Datapath has announced that it’s now offering its VSN video wall controllers with full Microsoft Windows 11 compatibility.  Available now across the full suite of VSN controllers and graphics products, Datapath’s latest graphics driver provides improved performance and more flexibility when specifying hardware for multi-source / multi-end point video wall applications. With the default operating

Genetec has announced that CDW Corporation has deployed the Genetec Security Center platform to standardise and unify its physical security operations across over 50 global sites and distribution centres. Faced with a fragmented security infrastructure inherited through years of growth and acquisitions, CDW’s Global Security team sought a platform that could streamline access control, video surveillance, and identity

Huntress has announced a collaboration with Microsoft to address cybersecurity challenges and empower businesses of all sizes to combat modern threats. Cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated every day, with hackers targeting businesses that lack the time, resources, and expertise to defend themselves. Across the globe, more than 300 million organisations depend on Microsoft’s ecosystem, yet don’t always

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland Door Group (Door Group) has announced the appointment of Cormac Hardy as Electronic Design Engineer. This was done through the Knowledge Transfer Programme Associate initiative from Ulster University, which is part-funded by Innovate UK and brings together forward-thinking businesses and expert academics to tackle strategic innovation challenges to

KnowBe4 has released the KnowBe4 Program Maturity Assessment (PMA), a free, strategic tool designed to help IT and cybersecurity leaders measure and improve their organisation’s security culture. As human actions are targeted and exploited by attackers with increased sophistication, organisations need clarity on what is working and how to measure improvement. According to KnowBe4’s Security Culture: How-To

Eagle Eye Networks has announced its Eagle Eye Indoor Air Quality Vape Sensor won the 2025 Secure Campus award in the Video Surveillance Hardware category. The award honours products that are “particularly noteworthy in their ability to improve campus security.”  Detecting vaping, smoking, TVOC, CO, CO2, motion, noise and temperature, the Eagle Eye Indoor Air Quality Sensor is ideal

IDEMIA Public Security North America will continue their collaboration with the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) to support its first launch of mobile IDs into Google Wallet. With the launch of Iowa mobile ID in Google Wallet, Iowans can now conveniently and securely store their mobile ID in their Google Wallet and present it at TSA

On June 26 2025, Wavestore opened the doors of its Ottawa headquarters for Blind Spot 2025 and chose to occasion to unveil their new Unified Security Platform. Wavestore welcomed integrators, consultants and end-users for a full day of hands-on demos, deep-dive sessions and networking, but at the heart of Wavestore’s platform was plans for their upcoming

Eagle Eye Networks has announced enhancements to its Reseller Partner Program to help its partners close more deals, boost recurring revenue and grow market share. “We are 100% committed to the channel 100% of the time,” said Dean Drako, CEO of Eagle Eye Networks. “We continue to make investments in our Reseller Partner Program to

RGB Spectrum showcased its latest innovations at InfoComm 2025, which was held June 11-13 at the Orlando County Convention Center. Located at Booth #4132, RGB Spectrum demonstrated its XtendPoint KVM-over-IP system and the new 43” curved displays, which together enable seamless data control and collaboration in mission-critical environments such as emergency communication centres and control rooms. Powerful Data Control and

ONVIF has announced that it has entered into a strategic collaboration with the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA)  ONVIF has stated it has done so to preserve the integrity and authenticity of digital video in the evolving fight against content manipulation. The two groups will work together to raise awareness and promote the adoption

Eagle Eye Networks has announced it has been named one of the ten most innovative startups in Texas by LexisNexis.  Selected based on patent quality, geographic scope and portfolio size, LexisNexis identified patent portfolios with the highest values to provide “an objective view of which companies are driving innovation across the Texas startup universe.” “Over the

Cybersmart has released the findings from its second annual CyberSmart MSP Survey, which focuses on the security of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and their customers. The 2025 report revealed that 69% of MSP leaders globally admitted to being hit by multiple breaches over the past 12 months, despite remaining confident in the security of the

Immix has announced an integration with CHeKT’s video alarm technology. This development enables customers who use both platforms to streamline operations and improve response capabilities – while continuing to benefit from the scalability and flexibility that Immix uniquely delivers. By enabling access to key CHeKT features within the Immix interface, the integration provides a practical

KnowBe4 has announced that TrustRadius has recognised KnowBe4 with multiple 2025 Top Rated Awards. KnowBe4’s Security Awareness Training won in the Security Awareness Training category, PhishER won in Incident Response, Security Orchestration Automation and Response, and Phishing Detection and Response categories and for the first time ever, Compliance Plus won in both the eLearning Content

Genetec has announced new updates to Security Center SaaS, the company’s enterprise-grade Security-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution. Since its launch, Genetec has delivered new features to the platform every 12 days, allowing Genetec to provide a flexible, open, SaaS solution that is continuously extended to meet the needs of any modern security operation. Security Center SaaS combines

Morse Watchmans invites Apartmentalize 2025 attendees to visit booth #3000 to experience live demonstrations of the KeyWatcher Touch system. In addition, the event – which takes place between June 11-13 – will see Morse Watchmans explore comprehensive key control solutions designed specifically for residential building management. “For residential property managers, effective key control is no longer just good