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NACD Ltd has officially joined the Cybersecurity Product Assurance Group (CySPAG) Registered Installer Scheme. By doing so, NACD believes it is reinforcing its commitment to secure installation practices and industry-leading cybersecurity standards for connected security products. The CySPAG Installer Scheme, developed by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), sets a benchmark for installers to ensure robust cybersecurity

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA has announced that it has achieved ISO 27001 certification across multiple sites and business units – underlining the company’s strong commitment to information security. The certification has now been granted to 15 key ASSA ABLOY sites across Europe, including ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA DAS R&D; ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has announced the launch of The Voice, a brand-new podcast series designed to inform, inspire and connect professionals across the UK security sector. Hosted from the BSIA’s newly developed in-house podcast studio, The Voice brings industry leaders, innovators and subject matter experts together for open, insightful conversations on the trends, challenges, and

Safeture has announced a new strategic partnership with Travelpool Europe, who will incorporate Safeture’s technology into its offerings. By incorporating this technology, TravelpoolEurope (TPE), the world’s only member-owned shared service centre for travel procurement, will provide TPE’s member companies with access to advanced risk management features, including real-time incident monitoring, automated safety workflows, traveler communication tools, and a

i-PRO Co., Ltd. recently announced the launch of its i-PRO Security Radar, a new category of outdoor video monitoring devices, designed to enhance perimeter protection in mission-critical environments. Operating on advanced 60GHz millimetre wave technology, the Security Radar system supports integration with up to four AI-enabled i-PRO PTZ cameras to deliver precise detection and real-time visual

HID and the National Council of School Safety Directors (NCSSD) have announced that HID has underwritten 1,000 scholarships for the Foundations of School Security Leadership Certificate course. Through this initiative, which will continue throughout 2026, HID is reducing financial barriers that may limit access to essential training to help professionals learn how to protect schools against an

Secure Logiq has strengthened its Asia-Pacific presence with the appointment of Graham Wheeler as APAC Regional Director and a new Australian distribution agreement with DAS (Dicker Access & Surveillance). Wheeler will lead Secure Logiq’s growth across Australia and New Zealand, working with consultants, system integrators and enterprise end users to deliver high-performance video server and

IDEMIA Public Security has signed an innovative Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tsuzuki Denki Co. to enhance access management, digital transformation and operational performance in Japan. “We are greatly encouraged to have reached a basic agreement with IDEMIA Public Security, a division of IDEMIA Group, which has an extensive track record in the field of

barox has announced a new technology partnership with Network Optix, designed to transform the management and support of Network Optix Nx Witness video networks. Utilising the new barox Network Optix plug-in, Nx Witness users will be able to capitalise on a greater depth of integration capabilities. Key features include extensive diagnostics, PoE management, CPU temperature

VITEC has recently formally announced the acquisition of Datapath Ltd, with news being made public in the back end of November. This strategic move strengthens VITEC’s video wall and video distribution portfolio, offering customers access to expanded engineering capability, customer support, distribution, and geographical reach.   “Datapath is a highly respected Pro AV industry leader, renowned

Genetec has announced the launch of Genetec Cloudrunner Mobile, a companion app for its vehicle-centric investigation system, Genetec Cloudrunner. Designed for law enforcement and security professionals, the app extends Cloudrunner’s investigative capabilities to the field, giving users faster access to critical vehicle data and alerts wherever they are. Cloudrunner uses automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) and advanced

Tuskegee University has announced a multi-year, strategic project to implement a fully integrated security system across its campus using Honeywell’s AI-enabled smart access technology. The upgrades will aim to further strengthen Tuskegee University’s commitment to the safety of its students, faculty, staff and visitors.      Tuskegee University will utilise Honeywell’s state-of-the-art commercial security solutions to deploy centralised

IDEMIA Public Security has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MATARAT Holding, which manages and develops 27 airports across Saudi Arabia, to position the Kingdom as a global aviation hub. Formalised and signed at the Dubai Airshow, a major event in the aviation industry showcasing the latest in aerospace technology and innovation, the

IDEMIA Public Security has achieved the best published results for their fingerprint identification technology in the National Institute and Standards of Technology (NIST)’s Friction Ride Image and Features Technology Evaluation – Exemplar One-to-Many (FRIF TE E1N). Representing a major milestone for law enforcement, criminal investigations, border control, and identity verification, the FRIF TE E1N benchmark

Genetec has shared its top predictions for the physical security industry in 2026, including thoughts on AI, access control and cloud adoption. Choice and flexibility will define the next phase of cloud adoption In 2026, the conversation around cloud adoption will continue to mature. Organisations will prioritise solutions that offer deployment flexibility and scalability. Rather

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