Corporate news

Wachter Inc., a pioneering technology solutions integrator and innovator, is pleased to provide the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC) with a state-of-the-art Proto LUMA hologram unit to enhance retail education and innovation efforts. This advanced technology will serve as an immersive platform to educate the retail community on loss prevention, history, and ongoing trends, while also offering dynamic marketing and engagement opportunities. Proto LUMA unit The Proto LUMA unit, a fully...

HID and the National Council of School Safety Directors (NCSSD) are proud to announce 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 emerging threat landscape while still maintaining an open and nurturing environment....

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, now released its sixth annual State of Physical Security report. Based on insights from over 7,300 physical security pioneers worldwide (including end users, channel partners, systems integrators, and consultants), the report shows that physical security is playing a broader strategic role within organizations. The findings highlight closer collaboration across departments and greater interest in technologies that support bette...

Allied Universal®, a pioneering security and facility services provider, now announced that it has sold a majority stake in AMAG Technology to Shore Rock Partners, a critical infrastructure-focused growth investor. AMAG is a pioneer in integrated high-security access control, identity, guest, and video management solutions. The new ownership group led by Shore Rock Partners with strategic backing from BellTower Partners will continue to support enhancements to AMAG’s product portfolio...

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 storage platforms optimized for modern surveillance and analytics workloads. The partnership w...

Axis Communications, a pioneer in network video, shares its expert insights into some of the principal influences that will guide decision-making in the year ahead in its latest tech trends study. Now in its tenth year, researchers highlight the underlying theme of IT’s increasing involvement in decisions related to security and safety technology. Growing focus on ‘ecosystem-first’ Decisions define direction, and ecosystems drive decisions. Increasingly, as IT’s influe...

Water ecosystems, ranging from high-altitude glacial lakes to expansive wetlands, are essential to the planet. These ecosystems regulate the climate, filter pollution, and support rich biodiversity. However, many are located in remote, hard-to-access areas, leaving them susceptible to gradual and often unnoticed degradation. The silent crisis in the blind spots The most significant challenge in protecting these vital waters is the growing gap between the rapid pace of environmental change and...

Gunnebo Safe Storage has partnered with Jaktia to deliver a tailored storage solution for a new store offering high-tech equipment and ammunition. Designed to integrate seamlessly within a restricted layout, the system was developed to meet all regulatory obligations and Police Preferred standards. As Sweden’s pioneering retailer for hunting, fishing and outdoor activities, a tight schedule for a new store opening meant Jaktia required a secure and certified storage system that could be i...

FARx, the world’s only fused-biometrics company, has launched the latest version of its software to help organizations stay ahead of AI-powered voice fraud. Advanced text-to-speech and voice cloning tools can now mimic human speech so convincingly that they are indistinguishable to the human listener, and legacy voice biometrics designed to authenticate human voices are unable to detect the difference.  Recent data reveals a sharp rise in AI-related fraud, with 35% of UK businesses t...

CSA Monitoring in the state capital has launched a new product that allows alarm dispatching companies to send emergency dispatches directly to Emergency Communication Centers (ECCs). In the past, the burglary and fire alarm industry relied on phone calls, requiring operators to verbally communicate the emergency, address, and other details to 911 dispatchers. This new direct connection implemented by CSA reduces response time and significantly increases the accuracy of the data received by 911...

Security-Net, Inc., a network of pioneering security system integrators, is pleased to welcome its newest member, Mala Grover, president and chief executive officer of Digitronics, based in Herndon, Va. With the addition of Grover, Security-Net strengthens its presence in the Mid-Atlantic region, including Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, while gaining a member with deep expertise in federal government security projects.  Advanced electronic security systems Grove...

ZBeta, a pioneer in delivering comprehensive physical security consulting services, now announced that senior executives Conal O’Doherty and Jesse “JJ” Knutson have been named principals of the firm. In their respective roles as Chief Growth Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Conal and JJ have been instrumental in shaping ZBeta’s identity by elevating the brand, enriching the client experience, advancing corporate strategy, strengthening operational performance, and un...

Gallagher Security is celebrating a standout year marked by global expansion, people-powered growth, and continued leadership in innovation. As 2025 draws to a close, Gallagher’s executive team reflects on the milestones that shaped the year and sets the stage for an ambitious 2026.  People-powered growth across the globe  Gallagher strengthened their global capability in 2025 with new pioneers joining across every region and long-serving team members reaching major milestones...

A wedge barrier system is one of the most effective physical security measures for stopping unauthorized vehicles from accessing a restricted area. Designed for high-threat environments, these barriers prevent breaches that could cause significant harm to people, property, or critical infrastructure. Understanding what a wedge barrier is will help they determine if it’s the right solution for the security plan. What does a wedge barrier system do? A wedge barrier is a heavy-du...

SCD, a pioneer in defense technology specializing in the development and manufacture of cooled and uncooled infrared detectors, has been awarded a strategic contract for hundreds of HD MWIR (Mid-Wave Infrared) detectors from a long-standing customer in Asia. The detectors will be integrated into advanced Remote Weapon Systems (RWS) deployed across multiple global sites. EOIR systems for ground platforms This milestone order is the outcome of a joint development with a long-standing customer...

A seamless building benefits everyone, users and facilities managers alike. With streamlined interactions which start at the front entrance and continue through the site, workflows become more efficient and every stakeholder enjoys greater peace of mind. Most organizations already recognize the importance of connecting access with security systems like alarms and CCTV, as well as HVAC and a growing range of business software packages. To connect systems even further, security managers need comp...

Suprema, a pioneer of AI-powered security solutions, announced that BioStation 3 is expected to set a new annual global sales record by the end of this year. This represents the highest annual sales record for Suprema’s biometric devices and highlights the accelerating global demand for facial authentication solutions. Global security market Importantly, this growth reflects balanced momentum across major regions rather than a temporary spike in a single market. BioStation 3 has achieve...

Leuze uses artificial intelligence (AI) to significantly improve the measurement accuracy of optical distance sensors for challenging industrial applications. This innovation improves measurement accuracy without the need for additional computing resources during operation. The solution is based on a neural network. Object surfaces as challenges Optical distance sensors with time-of-flight technology (TOF) offer practical benefits. The sensors enable fast, contactless measurement of large dis...

Alarm.com and Everon, LLC, a pioneering security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, video, fire, and life safety solutions, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver a unified console for Everon customers to manage integrated intrusion protection, access control, remote video monitoring, and business management solutions. The partnership reflects the growing demand for integrated commercial security platforms that can easily connect with existing infrastructure whi...

Integrated access control and security manufacturer TDSi now announces that from 1st January 2026, it will operate under the new name: TDSi by Hirsch. The change follows the global transformation of its parent company, Vitaprotech, into the Hirsch Group, unifying its security brands worldwide under one trusted name.  TDSi’s integrated access control For more than 40 years, TDSi’s integrated access control solutions have been at the heart of thousands of installations&nbs...

Aetina Corporation, a pioneering provider of Edge AI solutions, has announced the launch of its next-generation MXM AI Accelerator Module series accelerated by NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell Embedded GPUs, which is part of its CoreEdge MXM AI Module family. This new series is accelerated by the NVIDIA Blackwell GPU platform to deliver up to 3X the AI performance uplift of its predecessor, establishing a new benchmark for advanced AI computing at the edge These modules are designed to be compact,...

Abnormal AI, the pioneer in AI-native human behavior security, announced it has been recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Email Security, marking the company’s second consecutive year in the Leaders Quadrant. Gartner evaluated vendors based on their Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute. Among 14 vendors evaluated, Abnormal was placed furthest right on the Vision axis. API-based approach In the report, Gartner highlights that “the high...

DigiCert, a pioneer in intelligent trust, unveiled its 2026 Security Predictions, forecasting how AI, quantum computing, and automation will reshape global trust frameworks. The predictions highlight a pivotal shift toward AI integrity, resilience, and quantum readiness as core tenets of intelligent trust. DigiCert’s full predictions and outlook for the new year can be found at DigiCert’s blog. 1. AI Integrity Becomes the New Trust Standard: AI authenticity will overtake dat...

Building on earlier research published in October 2025, Zimperium announced that its zLabs team has uncovered a significantly enhanced variant of ClayRat, an Android spyware family first detailed in the technical brief “ClayRat: A New Android Spyware Targeting Russia”. While the original ClayRat strain was able to exfiltrate SMS messages, call logs, notifications, device data, take photos, and send mass SMS or place calls, effectively allowing infected devices to become distribution...

Hikvision announced recently that it has achieved the ISO 37301:2021 Compliance Management System certification from SGS, the world's renowned testing, inspection, and certification company. This milestone, highlighted in the certification ceremony at the Shaping Intelligence Hikvision Commercial Summit 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, affirms that Hikvision’s robust compliance framework aligns with global standards, supporting the company's resilient growth worldwide. A Testament to Complianc...

Balancing operational efficiencies and customer satisfaction with costs, resources, and legislative obligations is a challenge faced by every security services provider offering keyholding and alarm response. While mobile security operations must adhere to strict compliance, with BS 7984 standard and SIA licensing for guards at the very core of the operations, security providers are increasingly contending with a wider range of regulations. Among the most pressing are sustainability requirement...

Axis Communications, a industry pioneer in video surveillance, announces it has signed the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Secure by Design pledge to transparently communicate about the cybersecurity posture of Axis products.    The voluntary Secure by Design pledge of the U.S. government agency, CISA, calls on manufacturers to make the security of customers a core business requirement by addressing seven key aspects of security:  ...

As 2026 approaches, cybersecurity threats are evolving at an unprecedented speed. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face rising exposure as perpetrators adopt advanced AI, expand commercialised cybercrime platforms, and intensify nation-state activity. Recent intelligence, including the CrowdStrike 2025 European Threat Landscape Report, highlights how attackers are becoming faster, more capable, and more varied in their methods, raising the stakes across the UK’s interconnected su...

HiveWatch, the AI-driven physical security platform, announced it has appointed James Segil to its board of directors. Segil joins at a pivotal moment for the company following its recent $33 million Series B funding round, led by Anthos Capital with participation from Harmonic Growth Partners, Across Capital, and existing investors.  Segil’s addition to the board brings invaluable strategic guidance from someone who disrupted a major physical security category – turn...

The Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS®), Astrix Security, and Cequence Security now announced a strategic partnership to develop new cybersecurity guidance tailored to the unique risks of artificial intelligence (AI) and agentic systems.  This collaborative initiative builds on the globally recognized CIS Critical Security Controls® (CIS Controls®), extending its principles into AI environments where autonomous decision‑making, tool and API access, and automated thre...