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Hanwha Vision, a global vision solution provider, announces the launch of its 2nd Generation X series AI Compact Cameras. As the first compact AI lineup in the popular X series, these models deliver compact yet outstanding performance for modern security needs. Powered by the Wisenet 9 SoC and a Dual NPU, these cameras deliver advanced AI-based image enhancement and high-accuracy object analytics. Despite their compact design, they offer superior installation flexibility in tight or unconventio...

Scality, a global pioneer in data infrastructure software for the AI era, and WEKA, the data and memory infrastructure company, announces an expanded partnership in France, anchored by a new joint customer support agreement. Under the agreement, Scality will distribute the companies’ joint solution to customers in France, giving local enterprises a single, in-country point of contact for sales and tier-one support. The announcement precedes RAISE Summit 2026, Europe’s premier AI eve...

European regulation regarding cybersecurity in industrial products is gaining momentum: The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) has been in effect since December 2024 and establishes mandatory requirements for products with digital components. For companies, this means not only new regulatory requirements but also the need to systematically integrate cybersecurity throughout the entire product lifecycle. Controlled communication channels For them at MB connect line, this approach is not a paradigm shi...

Carrefour Brazil is one of the largest retail groups in Brazil and Latin America, operating more than 1,000 stores and serving a high volume of customers every day. Its Pamplona store in São Paulo, for example, located in one of the city’s busiest areas, greatly reflects the operational complexity faced by modern retailers: maintaining safety, reducing losses, improving efficiency, and delivering a better shopping experience at scale. Limited real-time visibility Challenges - Car...

Visitor registration is now open for AFRIDEX 2026, the Africa International Defense Exhibition, taking place from 26–29 October 2026 at Eko Atlantic, Lagos, Nigeria. Hosted with the formal support of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, AFRIDEX 2026 will bring together governments, armed forces, policymakers, defense manufacturers, technology innovators and security professionals to explore the capabilities, technologies and partnerships shaping the future of defense and security across Afric...

Clear laws, proof that systems are accurate and fair, and stronger protections for personal data top the UK public's wish list for improving trust in facial recognition technology, according to new research by Face Int UK. Face Int UK commissioned Opinium to survey a nationally representative sample of 2,000 UK adults, asking about their attitudes towards facial recognition technology (FRT). Seven in ten (69%) said they would like the public should have a say in how FRT is deployed across the U...

Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneer security and facility services provider, announces its acquisition of Sentinel Offender Services, a pioneer U.S. electronic monitoring company. The acquisition significantly expands Allied Universal’s electronic monitoring capabilities in North America by integrating Sentinel with the company’s existing electronic monitoring business, making Allied Universal the U.S. market pioneer while strengthening its global electronic monitoring...

Atos, a global pioneer in digital transformation powered by Artificial Intelligence, and the key Technology Partner of Special Olympics International (Special Olympics), today announces the successful delivery of critical digital and competition management services for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games (USA Games), helping organisers, athletes, volunteers, and officials enjoy a seamless and inclusive sporting experience, and looks ahead to the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris...

Secure Logiq has appointed experienced video surveillance specialist Miles Davies as Technical Programs Manager. Bringing more than 20 years of experience in IP-based CCTV and video management systems, with specialist expertise in Milestone XProtect, Davies has held a range of technical and leadership positions across the security industry, most recently serving as Director of Global Support Services at ORBNET Systems. In his new role, Davies will work closely with Secure Logiq's engineering, t...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced two more acquisitions in both the South and North West of England, as part of plans to accelerate the company’s growth across the UK. The announcement comes after the recent majority investment from Inflexion, enabling Ranger to step up its acquisition strategy across the UK and Ireland. Recent majority investment The first of Ranger’s new acquisitions, CIA Fire and Security Limited is based in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, serving customers...

RecFaces, a global developer of enterprise-grade facial biometric software, announces a major update of Id-Time, its facial recognition solution for workforce time management, attendance control, and operational visibility across enterprise facilities. The new version represents a significant evolution of Id-Time, transforming it into a full-featured workforce time management and monitoring tool for organizations with complex structures, distributed sites, shift-based schedules, high people flo...

Nutanix has announced the general availability of Nutanix Agent Gateway as part of Nutanix Enterprise AI 2.7. Nutanix Agent Gateway acts as a centralized front door that manages interactions between AI agents, large language models (LLMs), and enterprise tools. It provides AI developers and platform teams with a single control point to govern agent activity, manage access policies, and monitor token consumption across agentic AI deployments. Automating complex workflows Integrated with Nutani...

dormakaba has acquired the United Kingdom’s distributor of movable-wall solutions, Style Group. Through the purchase, dormakaba expands its business by strengthening its presence in one of Europe’s largest movable-wall markets. Style, which has served customers for more than 25 years, will be integrated into dormakaba’s Global Movable Walls business, while maintaining its brand and independent setup. This will provide continuity and stability for clients, partners and Style&rs...

Hikvision announced that its DeepinView network camera series (iDS-2CD7x) has successfully obtained the EUCC (The European Cybersecurity Scheme on Common Criteria) certification. This milestone marks the world’s first product in the CCTV camera category to achieve this prestigious certification, highlighting Hikvision’s commitment to robust product security and compliant digital governance. The certification was issued by TrustCB B.V., an independent certification body authorized by...

Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc., a security technology company pioneering AI-based solutions designed to create safer experiences, announces that it has agreed to a multi-year renewal of its hardware and software subscription agreement with TD Garden, the 19,000+ seat multipurpose arena in Boston, Massachusetts. TD Garden, home of the NHL’s Boston Bruins and NBA’s Boston Celtics also hosts a full calendar of other sporting events, concerts, and shows annually. Advanced sensor tec...

The security industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation as organizations move beyond traditional video surveillance toward AI-driven “visual intelligence.” This shift reflects a growing demand for proactive, real-time security solutions that not only capture incidents but help prevent them. Once viewed primarily as passive recording tools, traditional video surveillance systems are rapidly evolving into intelligent solutions capable of delivering actionable insights. As a r...

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announces the promotion of Michelle Hildyard to general manager of Raymarine and FLIR Marine brands. Hildyard will lead Teledyne’s Raymarine marine electronics business and its FLIR marine thermal camera portfolio, reinforcing the company’s commitment to innovation and customer-focused execution in the leisure marine, light commercial and first responder market segments. Hildyard brings over two decades of experience within Raymarine and FLIR, havi...

iDenfy, a global RegTech platform specializing in identity verification and fraud prevention tools, announced the integration of Finnish Trust Network (FTN) into its electronic identity (eID) verification platform. This new addition brings Finland’s unified authentication network onboarding solution into iDenfy’s non-document verification platform, expanding its selection, especially relevant for eIDAS compliance in the EU, allowing businesses to verify users in a native method that...

At mid-year 2026, the broader economy tells a story of resilience under pressure. Conflict in the Middle East has triggered a shock to the energy supply, driving oil prices up and reigniting global inflation. However, a total downturn has been averted. Exceptional, historic levels of business investment and data center construction are providing a firm floor for growth, offsetting cooler consumer spending and keeping labor markets fundamentally stable. But how are changing economics impacting th...

Cawamo, the developer of the AI-powered VisiGuard™ intelligent remote video monitoring platform, announces that security industry veteran Scott Goldfine has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer & Strategic Growth Advisor. As CMO, Goldfine will lead Cawamo's global marketing strategy while serving as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team. His responsibilities include corporate marketing, global brand development, demand generation, product positioning an...

Verkada, a pioneer in AI-powered physical security and operations, announces a collaboration with NVIDIA to accelerate the development and deployment of physical AI across the built environment. NVIDIA also joins as a new investor in Verkada, following a strategic investment from Alphabet’s CapitalG at the end of last year. Verkada is applying AI to transform how schools, hospitals, retailers, manufacturers, and other organizations turn real-world operational data into actionable intellig...

DigiCert, a global pioneer in intelligent trust, announces the preview of DigiCert Quantum Central, a new solution within the DigiCert ONE portfolio designed to help organizations take the first practical steps toward post-quantum cryptography (PQC) readiness. DigiCert Quantum Central gives organizations a practical starting point for post-quantum readiness. The solution enables security and IT teams to discover cryptographic assets, identify systems that may be vulnerable to quantum threats, p...

As global risks continue to intensify and the role of corporate security becomes increasingly vital, the International Security Management Association (ISMA) announces the appointment of Marcelo Rodriguez as the new President of the ISMA Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2026. The appointment reflects ISMA’s ongoing commitment to shape the future of the Chief Security Officer (CSO) role. As VP & Global Head of Security, Safety, and Travel at Assurant, Inc., and with more than thre...

As organizations accelerate AI adoption and digital workplace transformation, many are finding that cyber resilience is undermined not by a lack of security tools, but by growing operational complexity and threat sophistication. According to recent research, 90% of IT leaders acknowledge gaps in their ability to defend against AI-driven threats. While security investments continue to grow, many organizations face a different challenge: fragmented accountability. Security operations remain highl...

Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) is building on an established professional-grade video portfolio with the launch of VUE Plus cameras, a significant expansion that adds varifocal, panoramic and fisheye models to the existing VUE line. The new models offer higher resolution, direct panel integration, lower light use and onboard analytics purpose-built for the demands of professional alarm monitoring. VUE Plus cameras bring DMP’s proprietary AlarmVision® technology to the edge—a...

Zenitel, a global pioneer in Unified Critical Communication solutions, announces the introduction of Zenitel Cloud Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM), a cloud-enabled extension to Zenitel Connect Pro designed to simplify the monitoring, maintenance, and lifecycle management of Zenitel’s communication systems across multi-site environments in onshore applications. As organizations increasingly rely on connected communication infrastructure to support safety, security, and operational...

The Infinigate Group, a technology platform and trusted advisor in Cybersecurity, Cloud and Network Infrastructure, has appointed Kai Grunwitz as Chief Growth Officer (CGO), reinforcing the company’s commitment to scaling its growth strategy and deepening value for vendors and channel partners. As CGO, Kai will be responsible for advancing some of Infinigate’s most important strategic growth priorities, including strengthening the company’s vendor portfolio, expanding differen...

Quorum Cyber, an a-winning Microsoft-first cyber security services provider, announces the appointment of Kevin Hanes as its new CEO to drive the next stage of global expansion. As a seasoned cyber security executive, growth leader, and recognized innovator with a proven track record of scaling high-performance teams, Hanes has led both Reveal Security and Cybrary as CEO, served as COO of Secureworks for eight years – where he built the firm's EMEA presence and Romania operations from scr...

Yubico, the pioneer of phishing-resistant authentication and creator of the most secure hardware-backed passkey – the YubiKey – announces its official acceptance as a member of the European Cyber Security Organization (ECSO), a pan-European public-private federation focused on empowering European cybersecurity communities. The membership empowers both Yubico and ECSO to accelerate a shared commitment to advancing phishing-resistant authentication and modern digital identity standards...

If users are running Access It! today, they have already made a real investment — in Mercury panels, in wiring, in workflows the operators know cold. The question isn't whether biometric authentication is worth adding. It's whether adding it means starting over. The ASSA Control iD integration brings facial recognition and multi-factor authentication into Access It! through the Mercury controllers that users are already running. No new panels. No rewiring. No new system for the team to le...