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Global Situational Awareness

Global Situational Awareness MENA Weekly to August 14

In its latest MENA Weekly briefing for the week ending Friday, August 14, Global Situational Awareness details all the latest developments in the Middle East region, including in Saudi Arabia, where Iraq has appeared to take limited steps to prevent further Iranian-backed militia attacks against Saudi Arabia and other regional states, in Yemen, where Houthi attacks on Saudi […]

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Global Situational Awareness GCC Weekly Intelligence Report to August 13

In this week’s GCC Weekly Intelligence update, to August 13, Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness, details how the regional picture has deteriorated since the previous assessment. Optimism around a near-term Hormuz settlement has weakened, with Iran saying there has been no progress towards reviving the interim US-Iran arrangement and no discussions on extending

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Exclusive interview: Anekanta’s Pauline Norstrom – part 2

 In this exclusive interview series, Anekanta‘s CEO, Pauline Norstrom, helps to demystify some of the issues around AI, and in this piece, discusses discusses adoption, implementation and trust. This is part two, of three. Lots of companies in the security sector claim to offer AI-enhanced products or services, but what does this actually mean? Is there

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talion cybaverse

CybaVerse and Talion on OpenAI rogue agent escape

It has been reported on Reuters that the rogue agent that escaped from OpenAI and went on a days-long hacking spree at the AI firm Hugging Face also compromised a customer at a second tech company — New York-based Modal Labs — according to a Modal executive and two other sources familiar with the matter. In

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Global Situational Awareness GCC Weekly Intelligence update to August 10

In this week’s GCC Weekly Intelligence update, to August 10, Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness, details how the regional picture remains mixed. Hormuz diplomacy has strengthened further, with Iran and Oman moving towards agreement on new navigation arrangements and Washington signalling that full reopening of the Strait could provide a pathway towards ending

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STRIKE48

Strike48: Why the future of security operations is defined by execution, not detection

In this exclusive piece, Tim Leehealey, Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Operations at Strike48, discusses how agentic AI tools can be used to help analysts working in Security Operations Centres (SOCs) and to enhance efficiency of SOCs. A major bottleneck of threat detection and analysis has been humans themselves: there’s only so much a

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BSIA

BSIA launches pioneering Suicide First Aid Training for security industry

Following the BSIA Head of MarComms, Liz Lloyd, becoming a Suicide First Aider, and the BSIA working towards complete BS 30480 compliance, the BSIA is proud to announce that it is pioneering Suicide First Aid Training in sector specific courses. BS 30480 is the first standard that is dedicated to suicide prevention, intervention and postvention

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OPENEYE

OpenEye on AI Visual Check: AI-Powered Video Analytics for Business Operations

Save time, reduce expenses, and optimise operations with OpenEye’s AI Visual Check in OpenEye Web Services (OWS) by automatically verifying site conditions, so your team can reduce manual walkthroughs across multiple locations and focus on strategic tasks that drive results.  Instead of spending hours reviewing video or relying on manual checks, AI-powered analytics evaluate camera images and alerts users only when something needs attention. Users can define what matters most to their operations,

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International Security Expo

VIDEO: the International Security Expo/ International Cyber Expo

The International Security Expo and the International Cyber Expo are taking place concurrently at London, Olympia from September 29 – 30, 2026. Below, we hear from exhibitors and visitors about what the shows mean to them, and why it’s important to have them side-by-side. Register here for International Security Expo Register here for International Cyber

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Global Situational Awareness GCC Intelligence report to August 3

In this week’s GCC Weekly Intelligence report, to July August 3, Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness, details how the GCC remains in active containment, with diplomacy gaining momentum but Hormuz, Omani waters and energy infrastructure still exposed. Current reporting indicates a more balanced operating picture. It notes how the immediate risk of major

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VMS Co. sponsored canoeist, Peter Linksted, wins gold in team event at Canoe Slalom World Championships

GB canoeist, and 2028 Olympic hopeful, Peter Linksted, sponsored by Video Management Servers (VMS Co.), joined senior GB teammates Adam Burgess and Ryan Westley to win gold at the Canoe Slalom ICF World Championships, held in Oklahoma City earlier this month. The gold came in the men’s team event at the venue where the Los

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Resilience360

Resilience360 at The Emergency Tech Show part 2

Ahead of the Emergency Tech Show, which takes place at Birmingham, NEC, September 16-17, alongside the Emergency Services Show, Security on Screen chats exclusively to new Group Event Director for the show, Hayley Simpson. Here, she tells us all about what visitors can expect from new feature, Resilience360. This is part two of two. What

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Global Situational Awareness GCC Intelligence report to July 30

In this week’s GCC Weekly Intelligence report, to July 30, Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness, details how the GCC remains in active containment as Iraq-linked escalation, tanker stoppages, Iran’s lane-control demand and Bahrain Shield harden the regional risk picture. Current reporting indicates that the earlier diplomatic opening has weakened. US messaging has shifted

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STRIKE48

Strike48: How agentic AI is reducing decision variability across security operations

According to Tim Leehealey, Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Operations at Strike48, agentic AI is starting to show its value in security operations in a place that most teams don’t measure directly. It’s not in how quickly alerts are processed, and it’s not in how many detections are generated. It shows up in how

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Global Situational Awareness – MENA Weekly to July 24

In its latest MENA Weekly briefing for the week ending Friday, July 24, Global Situational Awareness details all the latest developments in the Middle East region, including in Yemen, where the Houthi maritime blockade which has been threatening Saudi shipping and Red Sea trade, and the Houthi strikes which have threatened Saudi Arabia’s Hormuz Bypass. In Iran and

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Ajax

Ajax Systems partners with DVS to expand fire and security distribution across the UK

Ajax Systems, an international tech company and the largest manufacturer of security systems in Europe, announces its partnership with DVS Ltd, one of the UK’s leading distributors of fire and security solutions. The collaboration will expand the availability of Ajax intrusion protection and fire safety solutions across the UK, providing installers with greater access to

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Global Situational Awareness: Weekly Intelligence report to July 23

In its GCC Weekly Intelligence report, to July 23, Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness, details how the GCC remains in active containment as Iranian energy-infrastructure threats, Bahrain interceptions, Saudi air alerts and contested Hormuz routing keep the region unstable. The latest shift is that regional risk has moved beyond maritime enforcement and into

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MAXXESS

Maxxess Systems helps organisations improve operational efficiency with eMobile

Maxxess Systems is helping organisations simplify day-to-day operations through its eMobile platform, providing facilities management, health & safety, HR and security teams a single mobile-first solution to improve communication, streamline workflows and respond more effectively to incidents. As operational demands continue to grow, many organisations are still managing incidents, compliance and workplace processes across multiple systems.

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OCS announces acquisition of Mitie in £3.1bn deal

OCS has announced the acquisition of Mitie, in a £3.1bn deal, making it one of the largest UK firms specialising in facilities management and transformation, and according to Reuters, forming a facilities management firm positioned to tap booming demand for AI-driven infrastructure services. According to a statement on OCS’s website, the proposed combination brings together

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Global Situational Awareness – GCC Weekly Intelligence report to July 20

In this week’s GCC Weekly Intelligence report, to July 20, Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness, details how the GCC remains in active containment as Kuwait’s power infrastructure, Bahrain air alerts, renewed US strikes and Hormuz routing disputes keep the region unstable. The report states how the latest shift is that the crisis has

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Synectics

Synectics’ Synergy achieves NPSA CAPSS certification

Synectics has announced that its Synergy security and surveillance platform has been awarded Cyber Assurance of Physical Security Systems (CAPSS) certification from the UK National Protective Security Authority (NPSA), confirming that it meets the Government’s stringent cyber security standards. The CAPSS certification independently verifies Synergy’s cyber resilience, giving customers assurance that robust cyber security is built into

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Emergency Services Show interview: Hayley Simpson

Hayley Simpson has recently been appointed as Group Event Director at Nineteen Group, for the Emergency Services Show, which takes place September 16-17 at the NEC, Birmingham. She is also covering the International Security Expo and the International Cyber Expo under the same job title. In this exclusive interview, Simpson tells us how she is

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GLOBAL SITUATIONAL AWARENESS

Global Situational Awareness: GCC Alert July 18

In a GCC Alert on July 18,  Global Situational Awareness, details how Iran-US operations, Houthi activity and false reporting require heightened caution. It notes how the regional strike cycle intensified again on 18 July 2026. US Central Command said it completed a seventh consecutive night of strikes against Iranian surveillance sites, military logistics infrastructure, underground

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Anekanta AI

Anekanta: Although AI adoption appears ubiquitous, returns remain elusive

According to Anekanta, the reality is that too many AI systems never cross from pilot into production. What holds them there is seldom capability – it is trust – which if designed in with intent, allows the value to convert into commercial return. This is an excerpt of a longer piece. Find the links below.

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WISE UK WOMEN IN SECURITY

WISE UK x Tesco: A Landmark Day for Women in Security

July 13, 2026 marked a standout moment for the sector as more than 250 women and allies came together at Tesco Headquarters for an inspirational, heartwarming and memorable event organised by WISE UK, designed to celebrate progress, amplify voices and strengthen connections across security. Hosted by Rachel Bennett, Security and Shrink Director at Tesco, and

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IntelexVision

IntelexVision rebrands to Eluviant and unveils its Aurora Flow AI model that understands motion in surveillance

Eluviant, formerly IntelexVision, today (July 14) steps forward with a new name and brand identity that reflects both the rapid evolution of video intelligence in the age of AI and the company’s ambition to push the boundaries of what’s possible in computer vision for video surveillance. Founded in 2017, Eluviant has spent nearly a decade

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Global Situational Awareness GCC Alert 13 July – Iranian attacks hit Kuwait as Gulf escalation Continues

In a GCC Alert for July 13, Global Situational Awareness, details how the regional strike cycle has continued into today, with Kuwait confirming direct attacks against three border posts and an offshore oil drilling platform. A hostile drone struck the offshore platform, injuring one person, marking a further expansion of the current Iranian attack pattern

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Global Situational Awareness: GCC Weekly Intelligence Report to July 13

In this week’s GCC Weekly Intelligence report, to July 13, Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness details how the GCC remains in active containment as Kuwait infrastructure, Qatar sailing activity, Oman’s Musandam area and Hormuz shipping are all drawn into the US-Iran escalation cycle. This is an excerpt with the full piece available for

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Bulgarian Security Summit

Registration now open for inaugural Bulgarian Security Summit

Visitor registration is now open for the Bulgarian Security Summit 2026, marking the first dedicated security industry gathering of its kind in Bulgaria. Taking place on October 28–29, 2026 at the Inter Expo Center in Sofia, the event is co-organised by a&s Adria, a professional magazine and part of the global a&s security media network, and NAFTSO, the National

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Adria Security Summit 2026: Free visitor tickets available until July 15

Visitor registration is open for the Adria Security Summit 2026, Southeast Europe’s largest annual event for security, cybersecurity, IoT, and smart technologies. Industry professionals, decision-makers, and technology enthusiasts can currently secure a free visitor pass by signing up before the early deadline on July 15, 2026. This year’s Summit will take place on October 7

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Video: Unveiling the Milestone Concept Centre

Back in April this year, Security on Screen was honoured to be invited along to the official opening of the Milestone Concept Centre in Aldgate, London. The centre showcases the latest Milestone technology, including Arcules Cloud solutions, XProtectⓇ, video management, and BriefCam AI driven analytics, alongside partner solutions from Intel, Axis Communications, i-PRO, Hanwha, IQSIGHT,

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Global Situational Awareness: GCC Weekly Intelligence Report for 06 July 2026

In this week’s GCC Weekly Intelligence report, to July 6, Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness reviews the current Gulf risk picture, including maritime security around Hormuz and the Red Sea, aviation sensitivity, Qatar’s resumption of maritime activity, and country-level exposure across Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UAE, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar. Below is an

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DeterTech

Tool Theft in Focus as DeterTech partners with FixFest

DeterTech, the market leader in forensic marking and risk mitigation, has been named the Official Security Partner for FixFest, taking place on 11 July at Delapré Abbey in Northampton. Organised by Wickes and Fix Radio, FixFest is the UK’s only dedicated festival for tradespeople and their families. It attracts thousands of attendees from all over the country

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VERACITY

Veracity presents the Veracity Experience Centre

Veracity UK Ltd, the specialist in cybersecure IP video devices, innovative IP video surveillance and network connectivity solutions, is pleased to present its new virtual environment – the Veracity Experience Centre – developed with Security On Screen. The purpose-built virtual experience centre takes viewers through the company’s latest products and solutions across its integrated systems,

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redvision

Redvision brings enhanced Digifort support to UK integrators

From July 1, 2026 Redvision CCTV renews its agreement with Digifort to continue supplying its enterprise Integrated Security Platform software to the UK market. Redvision’s specialism in rugged CCTV and Digifort’s leading software bring fully integrated security solutions to installers and end users across verticals including utilities, custodial, public space, education and airports. Redvision and

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Global Situational Awareness: Fragile pause holds, but Hormuz mine risk keeps recovery conditional

In its GSA GCC Daily Situational Awareness Brief for June 29, 2026,  Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness details how the US-Iran MoU remains active, with the latest reporting pointing to a fragile pause rather than full de-escalation. US officials say both sides are standing down and that implementation talks will continue, while President Trump

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Hirsch UK Genetec

Hirsch UK integrates with Genetec™ Security Center to help customers strengthen high-security perimeter protection

Hirsch UK is proud to announce the successful integration of its advanced perimeter security technologies with Genetec™ Security Center, giving Genetec customers a powerful new way to address complex perimeter protection challenges through a unified security platform. For organisations already using Genetec™ Security Center, the integration provides a practical route to enhancing existing security infrastructure

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TALION CLOSED DOOR SECURITY

Talion and Closed Door Security respond to City of London Police ransomware warning

Here, experts from Talion Cyber Security and Closed Door Security respond recent news in which the City of London Police release a fresh warning about ransomware attacks on UK businesses, noting an increase last year in attacks and the substantial impact these have had on SMEs, with an average of 26 attacks occurring a month

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cybaverse

CybaVerse on ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence alliance warning

It’s been reported that the Five Eyes intelligence alliance have released a statement warning about the risks of new AI models for cybersecurity and resilience. The coalition of US, British, Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand intelligence officials warn in their statement of the growing risks of AI models for vulnerability discovery and exploitation, urging organisations

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Ajax Systems

Ajax Systems: Why the UK security market is finally moving away from the ‘Nokia 3310s’ era 

Governed by strict compliance standards, a fiercely loyal installer culture, and a mindset where old habits die hard, the UK security market has long been a fortress of tradition. For decades, the industry standard was simple: a metal box, a physical keypad, and a web of complex cabling. If it worked, you didn’t touch it.

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PAXTON

Paxton named one of the Best Places to Work in the UK 2026

Security technology manufacturer Paxton has secured a place in the top 126 Big Companies included in this year’s The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, continuing a track record of recognition that dates back to 2018. The list celebrates organisations that demonstrate excellence in employee engagement, workplace culture and wellbeing. Accreditation is based entirely on anonymous

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Closed Door Security responds to TfL cyber attack guilty plea

It has been reported that two men have pleaded guilty to offences in connection with a massive cyber attack which caused Transport for London (TfL) months of disruption and cost the operator £39m. Here, William Wright, CEO of Closed Door Security, offers his thoughts on the situation. Thalha Jubair, 20, from east London and Owen Flowers, 18, from

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Social media impersonation ranks as top cyber threat for CISOs according to CISO Outlook 2026 report

New research from CSC’s CISO Outlook 2026 report has found that social media impersonation and defamation have emerged as the top cybersecurity threat for 2026 and beyond, followed by domain and DNS hijacking, DDoS attacks and cybersquatting. This marks a significant rise from last year, when social media impersonation and defamation ranked fifth. The report also found

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Boon Edam

Boon Edam: What entrance security drift is really costing your data centre

According to Boon Edam in a new blog, “loss” in a data centre environment typically means breaches, outages, or downtime. But some of the most significant losses caused by physical security weaknesses don’t show up in those reports at all. This is an excerpt with a link to the full piece, below. Instead, they creep

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Global Situational Awareness

Global Situational Awareness: Talks advance as Hormuz implementation splits the recovery picture

In its latest update, for June 22, Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness, details how the US-Iran MoU is moving from launch diplomacy into contested implementation. The first Bürgenstock round has ended with technical talks expected to continue, Switzerland calling the work constructive, and Iran crediting Pakistan and Qatar for progress. A high-level committee

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cybaverse

CybaVerse: 87% of security professionals believe Mythos will increase cyber risk

CybaVerse, a UK based cyber security company that abolishes chaos and complexity in cyber, has today released the findings of a survey of cyber security professionals conducted at Infosecurity Europe. The survey reveals that the majority of cyber security professionals believe advanced AI systems, like Claude Mythos, will amplify cyber risk rather than reduce it. The

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redvision

Redvision launches X4 Commander Bi-spectral for critical infrastructure surveillance

Redvision CCTV has announced the launch of the X4 Commander Bi-spectral. This camera combines thermal and optical imagery in a single rugged PTZ, essential for critical infrastructure sectors including border control, utilities, airports, and ports as well as marine applications. The thermal side can detect heat signatures multiple kilometres away and offers lens options from

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BSIA British Security Awards announces full list of winners

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) hosted the British Security Awards this week on Tuesday July 16 at the glamorous Royal Lancaster Hotel in London, where the very best of the UK security was celebrated in style. Among the winners and highly commended organisations in the Security Business 2026 Category were Security on Screen Vendor

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barox OCTAVE

New barox integration with Octave Coda Video enhances systems operability, management and support

barox Kommunikation has announced a collaboration with Octave, enabling Octave Coda Video users to simplify their device and network management via integration with the barox range of Ethernet switches. Driving superior performance and resilience for physical assets and critical infrastructure, Coda Video, Octave’s enterprise-grade video management system (VMS), is proven to meet the most demanding

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Global Situational Awareness: The MENA Weekly to June 19

In its latest MENA Weekly briefing for the week ending Friday, June 19, Global Situational Awareness details all the latest developments in the Middle East region, including the US and Iran agreeing a peace deal, Somaliland opening Jerusalem embassy, Israel launching fresh strikes on Lebanon despite US criticism, Trump saying Syria should take on Hezbollah, Syria’s signing

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HID FIDO Alliance

New FIDO Alliance and HID study reveals major gap between identity security confidence and reality

The FIDO Alliance and HID, a global enabler of trusted identity solutions, have released The State of Physical and Digital Identity in the Enterprise, a new research report examining how organisations manage physical and logical access across their workforces. Surveying 500 IT and cybersecurity decision makers across the US, Canada, UK, France and Germany, the new study

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Global Situational Awareness: US-Iran MoU reopens Hormuz pathway but leaves nuclear and proxy risks unresolved

With the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding expected to be signed in Geneva tomorrow, Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness has prepared a GCC Alert on what this may mean for the Gulf, shipping, energy markets and regional security. The agreement may create a pathway to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but it should not

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DSEI

Clarion Defence and Security appoints new MD to lead DSEI’s global expansion 

Clarion Events Defence and Security has appointed James Samuel as the new Managing Director – Live Events. Spanning across three continents, he is responsible for leading the UK’s flagship defence show DSEI UK, as well as DSEI Japan, ITEC, Undersea Defence Technology (UDT) Europe and UDT Australia. He also works in close partnership with the team organising DSEI Germany in Hannover.  Samuel has built an extensive career managing major international events over two decades. He

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Global Situational Awareness Brief for June 16: Hormuz reopens, but deal details remain contested

In its GSA GCC Daily Situational Awareness Brief for 16 June 2026, Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness  details how the US-Iran MoU has shifted the regional crisis from active escalation toward contested implementation. Trump says Iran will not develop or acquire nuclear weapons under the deal, while Vance described the MoU as a general document,

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Genetec x Convergint

Genetec supports Convergint’s first European STEP Up for Schools initiative

Genetec Inc (“Genetec”), the global leader in enterprise physical security software, today announced its involvement with Convergint’s STEP Up for Schools initiative. The company has donated video security systems to schools in the UK and France, reinforcing its commitment to community engagement and protecting the everyday. STEP Up for Schools is a social responsibility scheme created

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VPS Group

VPS Group – Safer Sites, Safer Futures

VPS Group provides customised solutions for their customer’s temporary security requirements. Its service offers a complete end-to-end solution to secure physical assets through advising, installing, and monitoring. Its customers exist across a broad range of industries, including renewable energy, construction, utilities, and highways, as well as government and public sector infrastructure. In this special Q&A,

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Global Situational Awareness – The MENA Weekly to June 12

In its latest MENA Weekly briefing for the week ending Friday, June 12, Global Situational Awareness details all the latest developments in the Middle East region, including the US striking Iran after military a helicopter was shot down, and Iran’s retaliation, Netanyahu calling off major Iran strikes after a warning from Donald Trump, Iraq and UAE pushing

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Secure Logiq

Secure Logiq completes Around the Equator Challenge at 160%

Secure Logiq’s Around the Equator Challenge has officially crossed the finish line (and then some) with participants collectively reaching 160% of the original target. Launched on Valentine’s Day and running through to May, the challenge invited employees, partners and industry peers to walk, run, cycle and row their way around the globe together, with every

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Global Situational Awareness: Diplomacy advances as Lebanon reopens escalation risk

In its MENA Daily Briefing for June 9, Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness details how the Iran-Israel strike pause continues to hold, shifting the crisis back towards diplomacy, maritime access and regional pressure management. This is an extract of the report, with the full piece available for download. Trump says he may have

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Global Situational awareness GCC Alert: Red Sea blockade threat and renewed Iran-Israel exchanges – What does it mean?

In a GCC Alert released today, June 8, Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness details how the Red Sea blockade threat is now part of a wider multi-front escalation: A controlled conflict is becoming harder to contain as Iran, Israel, Hezbollah and the Houthis test new thresholds. The report covers how maritime navigation, airspace

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Global Situational Awareness – The MENA Weekly to June 5

In its latest MENA Weekly briefing for the week ending Friday, June 5, Global Situational Awareness details all the latest developments in the Middle East region, including the US striking Iranian targets, provoking IRGC retaliation, Israel-Hezbollah clashes continuing despite ceasefire, the US pushing Oman to break ties with Iran following Trump threats, and more. Below is an extract

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DSEI Germany

DSEI Germany attracts unprecedented demand, expanding into a fourth

Following unprecedented industry demand, DSEI Germany has announced the opening of a fourth exhibition hall ahead of its debut in March 2027. DSEI Germany will be the leading exhibition for defence and security in Germany, featuring defence manufacturers, industrial suppliers, and emerging players from every level of the supply chain. Taking place from 9-12 March

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Global Situational Awareness: Sanctions relief debate emerges as Lebanon and maritime risks persist

In its GSA GCC Daily Situational Awareness Brief for 02 June 2026, Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness details how the regional ceasefire remains fragile as Washington and Tehran continue negotiating over Hormuz, sanctions and Iran’s nuclear programme. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran will not receive sanctions relief simply for reopening Hormuz, although Washington

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talion cybaverse

Malware targeting WordPress abuses Steam community profiles for command & control operations

GoDaddy researchers have reported malware infecting almost 2000 WordPress sites that employs steganographic comments hosted on Valve’s Steam platform to acquire its command-and-control instructions. Rather than relying on self-hosted infrastructure, attackers embedded C2 instructions inside public Steam community and profile comments, hiding these using several invisible Unicode characters. The malware was designed to fetch Steam

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Synectics

Synectics establishes permanent UAE base to support Middle East growth

Synectics, a leader in advanced security and surveillance solutions, has extended its presence in the GCC with a new office in Dubai, enhancing its regional capabilities to better serve customers and partners across the Middle East.  Located in Dubai Marina, the office expands the company’s ability to deliver global expertise at a local level and

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barox

barox announces integration to CAPSS approved Genesys platform

barox Kommunikation AG is delighted to announce that its Ethernet switch products and advanced DMS network monitoring tool are now integrated to Genesys by ISM, the CAPSS approved command and control platform. Genesys by ISM is an advanced command and control software solution that delivers integrated command and control over site-wide security systems, Building Management

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Global Situational Awareness

Global Situational Awareness: Iran halts US talks as Lebanon escalation threatens ceasefire

In its GSA GCC Daily Situational Awareness Brief for 01 June 2026, Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness details how the regional ceasefire entered Day 55 under severe strain after Iran reportedly halted message exchanges with the US through mediators and warned the ceasefire could collapse if Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue. US forces intercepted two

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Netskope raises the bar with expanded data sovereignty support in two dozen countries

Netskope (NASDAQ: NTSK), a leader in modern security and networking for the cloud and AI era, today announced it has enhanced its NewEdge Network infrastructure, setting a new industry benchmark by covering the essential data location components for data sovereignty in more regions than any other SASE cloud provider. Netskope’s NewEdge Network architecture now provides national data localisation

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Global Situational Awareness – The MENA Weekly to May 29

In its latest MENA Weekly briefing for the week ending Friday, May 29, Global Situational Awareness details all the latest developments in the Middle East region, including the US and Iran exchanging attacks, the internet beginning to return in Iran after some months-long blackout, the remnants of Assad’s chemical weapons programme being recovered in Syria, Israel pounding Lebanon

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Genetec receives qualification from the French National Cybersecurity Agency

Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), the global leader in enterprise physical security software, has announced it is the only access control vendor to be qualified by the French National Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI) for its high assurance access control system. This qualification follows Genetec earning First-Level Security Certification (CSPN) from the Agency in 2025. The qualification applies to the Genetec

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DSEI Germany appoints military advisory board

DSEI Germany has appointed three distinguished military advisors as it prepares to debut at the Hannover Exhibition Grounds from 9 – 12 March 2027. DSEI Germany will be the leading exhibition for defence and security in Germany, with dedicated Zones for Air & Space, Land, Naval, Cyber & Information, Joint Support Systems, International & Regional

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FLIR

Flir to announce “landmark expansion of its firefighting portfolio” at Interschutz 2026

Flir, a Teledyne Technologies company and the global leader in thermal imaging, has announced a landmark expansion of its firefighting portfolio at Interschutz, taking place in Hannover from June 1 – 6, 2026 – hall 27 booth M42. Headlining the launch is the Flir K85-N, the first thermal imaging camera (TIC) on the market to

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Global Situational Awareness Daily Situational Awareness Brief for 26 May 2026

Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness, has released its latest Daily Situational Awareness Brief for 26 May 2026, detailing how fresh US strikes on Iranian missile sites and boats allegedly attempting to lay mines have disrupted Doha- based efforts to secure an interim settlement. Tehran has accused Washington of violating the ceasefire, claimed it

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Global Situational Awareness on US strikes in Southern Iran – What Does it Mean?

Geopolitical intelligence risk advisory firm Global Situational Awareness, has released a new analysis, detailing the implications on the recent US strikes in Southern Iran, and how limited US military action has raised pressure around the Strait of Hormuz without yet ending the diplomatic track. It notes how Hormuz is no longer only a shipping issue, how

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CybaVerse responds to VPN shutdown

Michael Jepson, Head of Penetration Testing at CybaVerse responds to the news the First VPN service, a popular VPN among cybercriminals, has been shut down by French and Dutch authorities with assistance from Europol. The service was used to obscure the traffic of cybercriminals, allowing them to operate privately, obfuscate their infrastructure, and evade personal identification when

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DeterTech

DeterTech: Fuel theft surges as incidents rise 120% with 50,000 litres stolen in March and April 2026

DeterTech is warning of a sharp rise in fuel theft across the UK, with criminal activity escalating rapidly in response to rising fuel prices. Between March and April 2026, at least 50,000 litres of fuel were stolen across 44 incidents reported to DeterTech Crime Intelligence. This marks a 120% increase in incidents compared to the

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ASSA ABLOY

ASSA ABLOY: From pioneering electric strikes to intelligent systems – over 90 years of innovation in electromechanical security

For more than 90 years, ASSA ABLOY has pioneered electromechanical locking technology — continuously innovating since the first effeff electric strike was patented in 1932 and Abloy began developing high-security electric locks in 1978. Today, electromechanical locks represent the intelligent evolution of mechanical security, combining trusted engineering with seamless digital connectivity for safer, smarter, more

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dormakaba expands its airport business through the acquisition of Airsphere

dormakaba has acquired Airsphere GmbH (“Airsphere”). Airsphere is an international software company specialising in passenger management systems for airports. Through this acquisition, dormakaba strengthens its market position in the airport sector and expands its portfolio to include established software solutions for the automation of passenger processes, airport logistics, and critical infrastructure security. Founded in 2010 and

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PPDS lands experienced business leader Nicole Rutherford as new Event Marketing Specialist in North America

PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, is excited to announce the latest key addition to its ever strengthening team in North America, with the appointment of Nicole Rutherford as new Event Marketing Specialist. Adding over 10 years of knowledge, experience, and entrepreneurial flair to PPDS, Rutherford will play an

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AMG SYSTEMS

CASE STUDY: How AMG Systems enhanced the safety and operational efficiency of the largest mall to be built in the Middle East

The Avenues Riyadh is expected to be the largest mall in the Middle East, designed to deliver a world-class shopping and entertainment experience for residents and tourists. AMG Systems was involved in the project to enhance security and surveillance of the millions of visitors that are expected each year. Powering security connectivity for mission-critical surveillance

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Modulate

Modulate’s Velma Deepfake Detect a ‘Paradigm shift in economics of fraud prevention’

Modulate, the frontier conversational voice intelligence company, has announced the launch of Velma Deepfake Detect, a synthetic voice detection API that makes continuous, full-call monitoring economically viable at scale for the first time. Ranked #1 on the Hugging Face Deepfake Speech leaderboard, Velma Deepfake Detect combines state-of-the-art accuracy with 578x lower cost vs. the next-best model,

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Hirsch Group appoints Darren Learmonth as Global Chief Technology Officer and Jackie Grant as Chief Marketing Officer

Hirsch Group, a global leader in high-assurance security solutions, announces the appointment of Darren Learmonth as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this newly strengthened global role, Learmouth will lead technology, innovation, and R&D strategy across all Hirsch Group entities worldwide. The group has also appointed Jackie Grant as Chief Marketing Officer. Learmouth’s appointment marks an

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Global Situational Awareness – The MENA Weekly May 15

In its latest MENA Weekly briefing for the week ending Friday, May 15, Global Situational Awareness details all the latest developments in the Middle East region, including Trump’s comments about the ceasefire with Iran being on “life support” after rejecting proposal, Saudi Arabia and UAE’s covert attacks on Iran, Kuwait’s accusation that Iran launched a

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Paxton CEO: ‘With Solo, you’ve never seen an access control system that is so easy and cost-effective to deploy but offers so much functionality.”

Brighton-based access control specialist, Paxton, recently announced the launch of Solo, a brand-new innovation in access control which the company has been demonstrating across the country with a Tech Tour throughout April and May this year. With Solo, your phone is the system and the key. Solo combines the straightforward installation of a standalone system

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ITS America

ITS America Conference & Expo 2026 unveils plenary speaker lineup

The ITS America Conference & Expo 2026, organised in partnership by RX Global and ITS America (ITSA), unveils its highly anticipated plenary speaker lineup. Taking place June 9-12 at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan, the event will feature two plenary sessions as the conference’s centrepieces, bringing together national transportation leaders to celebrate 35 years of

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CLOSED DOOR SECURITY

Outer Hebrides Firm Closed Door Security Wins National Cyber Excellence Award

Closed Door Security, the only cyber security company based in the Outer Hebrides, has been crowned winner of the Cyber Excellence Award at the ScotlandIS Digital Tech Awards 2026. The award recognises organisations that have developed ground-breaking solutions that significantly enhances the ability to defend, disrupt, or support organisations in preventing, responding to or recovering from

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Acre Security

Acre Security: A practical path to cloud security

In this month’s feature blog from Acre Security, Stuart Tucker, who is the company’s VP of Solution Engineering & Enablement, explores what a more practical migration path looks like — and how organisations can move forward with greater control, flexibility, and confidence.  Every migration project I’ve been part of starts in a similar fashion — a

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Global Situational Awareness: Ceasefire strains as Hormuz dispute drives Gulf security pressure

In its situational awareness update for 12 May 2026, covering recent geopolitical and security developments across the Middle East region, Global Situational Awareness notes how the Iran/US ceasefire is under renewed pressure as Trump says the truce is on “life support”. Iran is holding to demands on sanctions relief, blockade removal, compensation and Hormuz sovereignty, and

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ABLOY UK

HKC and Abloy UK celebrate success at The Security Event 2026

HKC and Abloy UK have reflected on a highly successful appearance at The Security Event 2026, following three busy days at the Birmingham NEC where both brands welcomed a record-breaking number of visitors to their stand. The exhibition provided an ideal platform for the two ASSA ABLOY companies to demonstrate the strength of their integrated

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Video Management Servers

The Big Interview – Video Management Servers Co’s Nick Bowden

In this exclusive interview, Nick Bowden, the CEO of Security On Screen’s Vendor Member, Video Management Servers Co, explains why renewed MOSS™ servers are a smarter, more sustainable choice for video management CCTV systems, the high environmental cost of new server hardware, and why sustainability matters, and why the future of the security industry will

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BARCO CTRL

Case Study: Great Western Railway transforms its security operations with Barco CTRL

Great Western Railway, one of the UK’s largest train operators, has introduced its Security Operations Centre in Swindon with Barco CTRL and a Barco UniSee 500 video wall, says Barco in a new case study. The new control room replaces a patchwork of legacy systems with a single, unified platform, giving operators instant access to

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Johnson Controls

The Security Event (TSE) 2026 – From the show floor with Johnson Controls

At The Security Event (TSE) this year, our roving reporter at the show, Jeremy Malies, visited the Johnson Controls stand, where he observed a major product offering, and also reflects on a US case study. Giving clients flexibility in securing the widest range of premises with flexible, intuitive technology was a theme that ran across

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Thermal Radar

Where to buy Thermal Radar™ cameras for wide-area security

Thermal Radar™ cameras have become essential tools for protecting large outdoor areas. They provide 360° thermal surveillance that detects people, vehicles, and fire threats even in complete darkness or harsh weather. If you manage critical infrastructure, industrial sites, airports, or borders, you know how important it is to have reliable, wide-area detection systems. But where

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Global Situational Awareness expands footprint into Middle East with new Dubai trading license

Global Situational Awareness (Global SA), a premier specialist advisory firm delivering intelligence-led strategic risk management, proudly announces it has secured a new trading license in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This strategic milestone significantly bolsters the firm’s security, intelligence, and risk mitigation capabilities for clients throughout the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The acquisition

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Talion, Converged and Barrier Networks respond to Gov cyber study

The UK government has released its annual Cyber Security Breaches study which unveils 43% of businesses and 28% of charities experienced cyber attacks in the last year. In response to the findings, experts at Talion, Converged and Barrier Networks give their thoughts. Keven Knight, CEO, Talion: “The Cyber Breaches Study highlights some interesting trends across the

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