i-PRO Americas has announced that it has been awarded the E&I Cooperative Services Contract #EI00470. This agreement provides over 6,000 member institutions of E&I Cooperative Services with streamlined access to i-PRO’s advanced security systems and services through a cost-effective and statutory-compliant procurement process. E&I Cooperative Services, the only member-owned, non-profit sourcing cooperative exclusively focused on

Genetec has announced that The City of Edinburgh Council is using Genetec Security Centre as the backbone of its Smart City Strategy. The software is transforming public safety, city services and urban planning by allowing the council to manage all smart city technologies from a single interface. The council’s Smart City Strategy focuses on introducing

IDEMIA Public Security North America has announced the launch of their newest product, STORM LP-X, an all-in-one latent print software. The STORM LP-X is designed to encode latent prints, submit searches, and compare prints, allowing examiners to quickly and easily search latent prints against their state system and the Next Generation Identification (NGI) system, a

In recognition of International Data Protection Day, Check Point Software has underscored the critical importance of data privacy as a strategic priority for organisations worldwide. No longer merely a compliance obligation, data privacy has become a competitive advantage, reinforcing customer trust, enabling innovation, and enhancing operational resilience. “In today’s digital world, privacy is not just

KnowBe4 has released a new white paper that provides data-driven evidence on the effectiveness of security awareness training (SAT) in reducing data breaches. Over 17,500 data breaches from the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse database were analysed along with KnowBe4’s extensive customer data to quantify the impact of SAT on organisational cybersecurity. This research provides an in-depth

Safeture has announced a strategic partnership with JTB Business Travel, which will see existing clients will migrate to Safeture’s technology platform. JTB Business Travel, a JTB USA, Inc. brand, has built a reputation for delivering business travel services that enhance efficiency, safety, and satisfaction. Leveraging expertise in travel management, data analytics, system solutions and risk

Genetec has announced that it has been named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People by MediaCorp Canada for the 2nd year in a row. Part of the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project, the Top Employers for Young People designation recognises organisations offering exceptional workplace environments and programs that cater to young professionals. Companies are evaluated on their ability to

The City of Fenton Police Department has deployed a new Eagle Eye Networks AI-powered video surveillance system with camera-sharing technology to accelerate response time during retail heists or other emergencies. Fenton, a small city with 12,000 permanent residents has done this to combat persistent retail crime and deliver peace of mind to workers in the

IDEMIA Public Security has announced its top-ranking results in the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Remote Identity Validation Technology Demonstration (RIVTD). IDEMIA emerged as a clear leader in Track 3: Liveness Detection, showcasing unparalleled biometric accuracy and fairness. The RIVTD series is a rigorous evaluation designed to challenge and advance

For the first time since its launch in 2019, the UAE SWAT Challenge has surpassed 100 participating teams, including elite tactical units, special forces, and rapid response teams worldwide. The organising committee announced that this milestone reflects the growing global prestige of the event, which is now entering its sixth edition. The UAE SWAT Challenge

As the physical security industry starts 2025, i-PRO has highlighted four interlinked trends that are set to redefine how businesses, integrators and security professionals approach security in the next year. Edge AI Technology: A Shift Toward Proactive Security and Ethical Use “Edge processing of AI-based analytics is rapidly transforming the security landscape by enabling systems to

HID has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire 3millID Corporation and Third Millennium Systems Ltd. The addition of 3millID and Third Millennium expands HID’s physical access control portfolio of readers and credentials with new products in complementary geographies.  “Welcoming 3millID and Third Millennium into the HID family demonstrates our continued investment in core

IDEMIA Public Security North America has been awarded a 10-year blanket purchase agreement (BPA) worth up to $194.5 million from the General Services Administration (GSA) for its identity proofing capabilities. IDEMIA is one of 8 technology providers selected by GSA to accelerate the deployment of next-generation identity proofing technologies for Login.gov, a secure sign-in platform

HID has announced that MediaStorm has adopted HID Mobile Access to offer employee badges in Apple Wallet. This enables MediaStorm employees to access their office building’s corporate spaces with just their iPhone or Apple Watch and this announcement makes Mediastorm one of the first companies in China to implement employee badge in Apple Wallet.  Using