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Absolute Security, an enterprise cyber resilience pioneer, launches on the Pax8 Marketplace, the global AI and cloud marketplace for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to deliver endpoint cyber resilience solutions. This collaboration with Pax8 enables managed service providers (MSPs) to seamlessly access, deploy, and manage Absolute Security cyber resilience solutions directly within the Pax8 ecosystem. This enables MSPs to provide customers with AI-powered endpoint device security, comp...

Interface Systems, a provider of AI-powered security and expert remote video monitoring for restaurants, retailers, and commercial businesses, today announced the addition of Brivo to its end-to-end managed access control portfolio that includes solution design, system integration, professional installation, ongoing maintenance, and technical support. As organizations continue to adopt cloud-based security technologies, many are seeking access control solutions that simplify administration acro...

Salto, a global pioneer in smart access solutions, launches the new Salto XS4 Double Reader wire-free, smart locking range. This solution features two integrated readers within a single electronic smart lock, a unique configuration that enables facilities to monitor and record both entry and exit at a single door. Operating on a 100% wire-free architecture, it delivers maximum security without the complexities of a traditional wired setup. It retrofits seamlessly over existing door preparations...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces it has signed an agreement to transfer its Workforce Business Unit, which includes its PIAM (HID SAFE) and Visitor Management offerings (HID Visitor Manager and EasyLobby). The agreement contemplates the transfer of the Workforce Business Unit to SwiftConnect, a provider of the connected access network for connecting people to the right place at the right time. "The Workforce Business Unit has been a meaningful part of HID's jour...

Iluminar, Inc., a pioneer in infrared and white light illuminator manufacturing, is proud to welcome Dr. Ron Martin, CPP, MSI, as the company’s new critical infrastructure security consultant. In this role, Dr. Martin will work directly with Iluminar clients to conduct risk-informed security planning, strengthen facility protection and access control strategies, and integrate physical and cyber safeguards in high-consequence environments. Growing consulting capabilities With deep expert...

System Surveyor, the pioneer site survey and system design platform for security integrators and technology managers, announces a public Beta for System Surveyor AI Notetaker. The new AI-powered feature captures site-walk discussions, observations, requirements and design notes during collaborative planning sessions, enabling users to convert customer conversations into an intelligent statement of work draft or summary of notes to be combined with a design and proposal. As part of the broader S...

Using IDS industrial cameras, the vvvv real-time platform and custom interactive media installations, the Haus der Geschichte creates participatory exhibition experiences that seamlessly connect technology, storytelling and audience engagement. On 9 December 2025, the new permanent exhibition “You Are Part of History” opened at the Haus der Geschichte (House of History) of the Federal Republic of Germany in Bonn. The focus is on getting involved: Visitors are not only meant to gathe...

AlgoSec, global pioneer in application-centric security management, announces the latest release of Horizon A33.30, its unified platform for securing application connectivity across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The release helps security teams accelerate secure application delivery, reduce operational complexity and strengthen policy governance. As enterprises accelerate cloud adoption, AI initiatives and digital transformation, security teams are under increasing pressure to enable bus...

Maxxess Systems is helping organizations 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 organizations are still managing incidents, compliance and workplace processes across multiple systems. From reporting health and safety concerns to coord...

SwiftConnect, provider of the connected access network for places and spaces, announces the acquisition of HID’s Workforce Business Unit, including HID SAFE, the platform for automating identity lifecycle management in the physical world. The combination addresses a problem every large organization faces. When someone joins a company, changes roles, or leaves, their physical access permissions should update automatically, everywhere, in real time. In most organizations today, that process...

dormakaba is launching a smart access solution that makes opening and closing doors significantly easier, especially for older adults, people with limited mobility, and children. The EasyAssist system sets a new standard for barrier-free access to buildings and rooms. The EasyAssist system improves comfort and safety in everyday life and can be easily retrofitted in locations such as senior living facilities and hospitals. The technology is also energy-efficient due to its low power consumption....

WatchGuard® Technologies, a global pioneer in unified cybersecurity for managed service providers (MSPs), announces new investments in frontier AI for application security, expanding access to advanced capabilities from both OpenAI and Anthropic. Unlike vendors aligned to a single AI ecosystem, WatchGuard is pursuing a multi-model strategy designed to continuously evaluate, adopt, and operationalise the most effective AI innovations for cyber defense. As attackers increasingly use AI to aut...

Invixium, a global pioneer in biometric access control, workforce, and visitor management, along with RTLS-connected worker solutions, has integrated its biometric solutions with Inner Range’s Integriti Access Control Platform. Built using Invixium’s software development kit (SDK), the integration enables seamless enrollment, synchronization, and management of user data and access permissions directly within the Integriti platform. This unified solution delivers measurable value to...

Yubico, the pioneer of phishing-resistant authentication and creator of the original passkey, the YubiKey, today announced the general availability of its YubiKey 5.8 – marking an expansion of the role of the passkey from secure authentication to include verifiable, hardware-backed authorization. The new firmware delivers a foundation for secure enterprise workflows across identity wallets, document signing and AI-driven approvals, while also providing developers with the critical capabil...

ZeroEyes, creators of the multi-analytics weapons detection and threat intelligence platform, launches Harborwatch Association, LLC, an affiliated, risk-focused membership organization. Initially focused on K-12 schools and school districts that use ZeroEyes visual firearm detection technology, Harborwatch's purpose is to give eligible members access to risk management and risk financing programs connected to firearm and weapons-related threats. The association is designed to help members stren...

Teleport, the AI Infrastructure Identity company, announces that it has expanded its Identity Security platform with three new capabilities designed to ensure that agent behavior remains within defined boundaries:  Beams Session Summaries, Agentic Classifiers, and Risk Scoring. Together, these capabilities give enterprises a foundational harness for identifying and preventing agent misalignment as autonomous agents take on greater responsibility inside production infrastructure. The announ...

Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneer security and facility services company, announces that Melissa Butler has joined the company as vice president of communications. Butler will lead comprehensive internal and external communications across North America to advance Allied Universal’s brand, reputation and engagement with key audiences.  She will lead corporate communications, public relations, social media, executive messaging and crisis communications, while using busin...

In 1990, Dr. Falk Ambos and Dr. Frank Karow laid the foundation for the company. Since then, SHD has become a major player in the IT market. Dr. Falk Ambos ended his tenure as Managing Director on December 31, 2022. However, he will continue to support SHD as an external consultant. Successful IT service provider They thank Dr. Ambos for the past 32 years – he has made a crucial contribution to making SHD an economically stable and successful IT service provider in Central and Northern...

Just last December, Plusserver announced a far-reaching cooperation with SHD. Now, IT-BUSINESS reports that the managed hosting provider Plusserver has evolved into a regional cloud provider. For 2023, the Cologne-based company has its sights set on expanding its partner business, having laid the groundwork for this last year. SHD has been operating a data center for ten years, providing infrastructure resources to customers as a service. Under the "SHD Enterprise Cloud" label, SHD will not onl...

With the acquisition and further development of the i-doit pro add-on “Checkmk 2” by SHD, IT monitoring and IT documentation go hand in hand even better. As a Gold Partner of Tribe29, they are proven specialists in monitoring with Checkmk. With the acquisition and further development of the i-doit pro add-on Checkmk 2, they are now making this expertise available to i-doit users as well. The i-doit pro add-on Checkmk 2 is a bidirectional interface between i-doit pro and Checkmk. It...

DigiCert, a pioneer in intelligent trust, announces a strategic distribution partnership with Ignition Technology to scale its presence across EMEA, accelerate market entry and expand partner-led growth. Through the partnership, Ignition will bring DigiCert ONE® to customers and partners across the UK and Ireland, DACH, France, Benelux and the Nordics. DigiCert’s comprehensive platform unifies PKI, DNS and automated certificate lifecycle management, helping organizations establish tru...

With the support of financial investor Chequers Capital, IT specialist Syserso Networks GmbH and IT service provider SHD System-Haus-Dresden GmbH have set the course for a shared future. The institutional investor has been the majority shareholder of Syserso Networks since 2021 and is now acquiring a stake in the Dresden-based IT expert SHD. Since its founding in 1990, SHD has established itself as a long-term partner to the public sector as well as the energy and healthcare industries. These c...

"Providing our customers and employees with a stable economic foundation for 2023, both today and in the future, is of enormous importance to us," emphasizes Marco Graef, SHD Managing Director. They are proud to announce that, for the fourth consecutive year, they have met all certification criteria for the period 2023/2024 following a thorough review by Creditreform Dresden. The CrefoZert certification confirms the excellent creditworthiness. Out of a total of 19 rating classes, they have been...

Even in childhood and adolescence, they can lay the foundations for a fulfilling professional life and spark an enthusiasm for IT. For this reason, SHD has been supporting the work of the Dresden Student Computing Center (SRZ) as a sponsoring member for many years. In October, SHD was able to donate unused laptops to the student computer center. The center is using these devices to build a new mobile laptop lab where students can attend courses on various technical topics. Basic programming pr...

Combining VIVOTEK’s branded video security business with March Networks paves the way for the combined brands to meet customers’ increasing appetite for integrated solutions rather than individual components. The merger brings VIVOTEK's branded video security business together under one operating structure with March Networks’ enterprise-grade video surveillance, AI analytics, and cloud-managed security solutions. Customers now have access to a broader, more integrated portfol...

iDenfy, the global RegTech solution provider that delivers identity verification and fraud prevention tools, has implemented MojeID into its electronic identity verification software. The addition of the new digital ID or non-document verification method for the Czech market will be a native alternative solution for businesses to verify Czech citizens using their standard payment information via iDenfy’s official MojeID integration without asking for a physical document during their onboar...

With up to one million fans attending FIFA World Cup™ matches and festivities in Miami, Florida, the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department has equipped the city’s host stadium with advanced connected safety technology to help protect spectators, athletes, and event staff. The technology is provided by Blackline Safety, a global pioneer in connected safety technology. Eight of Blackline’s connected EXO area monitors have been discreetly placed throughout the stadium to continuously...

Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announces that SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park have unified their physical security operations using Genetec™ Security Center. Home to the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, SoFi Stadium is the premier sports and entertainment destination located at Hollywood Park. The stadium has established itself as a world-class venue, hosting record-breaking concerts and global sporting events while consistently rankin...

ZBeta, a pioneer in delivering comprehensive physical security consulting services, announces that Payton Staub has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Software and AI. Staub’s addition enhances ZBeta’s ability to guide clients through digital transformation and leverage emerging technologies to address complex security challenges. Staub is an experienced leader with a background in enterprise software development, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and security tech...

Identiv, Inc., a global pioneer in RFID- and BLE-enabled Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, today announced the expansion of its ID-Tiny product family, a portfolio of ultra-miniaturised HF/NFC inlays and tags designed to bring secure digital intelligence to compact products, small components, and high-value items where space is extremely limited. The expansion opens new possibilities for connecting physical objects that have historically been too small, too design-sensitive, or too irregularl...