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Alibaba now unveiled the latest evolution of its visual generation models, the Wan2.6 series. It enables creators to appear in AI-generated videos as themselves and in their own voices with flexible multi-shot storytelling – new features designed to unlock creative possibilities for professional-grade content production with enhanced multi-person dialog and extended duration for richer narratives. new reference-to-video generation model The Wan2.6 series features a new reference-to...

In recent years, the development and adoption of AI technology has accelerated at an unprecedented pace, impacting various industries. Of course, the spark of innovation provided by AI is already a feature of the video surveillance sector. However, Hanwha Vision predicts that 2026 will be a pivotal turning point for AI. They foresee AI moving beyond simple adoption to becoming the essential foundation of the entire industry - the emergence of so-called ‘Autonomous AI Agents’ will re...

Matrix Comsec, a pioneer in Security and Telecommunication solutions, was honored with the CII Industrial Innovation Award 2025, recognizing Matrix as one of the Top 50 Most Innovative Companies in India. The award was presented at the CII Industrial Innovation Awards ceremony held in New Delhi on 16th December 2025. Instituted by CII in 2014, the CII Industrial Innovation Awards celebrate visionary enterprises across various industry segments. These prestigious awards aim to recognize and hono...

i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a pioneer in professional security and public safety solutions, now shared its predictions for the security industry in 2026. The year ahead will continue to be defined by rapid advances in AI performance at the edge, growing demand for continuous education across the channel, and a persistent focus on cybersecurity as the basis for every security workflow. While AI, cloud, and cybersecurity remain central themes, 2025 marked the point where these...

ANSecurity, a pioneering specialist in network security and wireless solutions, has successfully delivered one of the UK education sector’s first campus-wide Wi-Fi 7 deployments at Sir William Perkins’s School, providing the Surrey-based independent school with a secure, high-capacity wireless infrastructure designed to support its growing digital learning ambitions. Serving around 580 students and 142 staff, Sir William Perkins’s School has fully embedded 1:1 iPad usage into...

The American Conference Institute (ACI) is proud to announce the 20th Annual Flagship Conference on Economic Sanctions Enforcement & Compliance, taking place April 29–30, 2026, at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. Marking two decades of continuous leadership, this milestone event reflects ACI’s long-standing role as the premier forum for sanctions, export controls, and compliance professionals navigating an increasingly complex global risk environment  Effective c...

AMAG Technology™ is excited to announce that it has achieved the most rigorous National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) accreditation for its Symmetry Enterprise Access Control software, including the M2150 OSDP panels and cabinets.   With more than 50 years of developing security solutions in the UK, AMAG’s achievement of full NPSA accreditation is a natural progression. Moving beyond AACS assurance to the complete NP...

American Conference Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce the 16th Annual Forum on Global Encryption, AI, Cloud & Cyber Export Controls, returning with its most advanced and globally focused program yet. This year’s conference will bring together top government officials and senior industry leaders from across the technology, aerospace & defense, semiconductor, cloud, and life sciences sectors for critical updates, compliance strategies, and cross-border insights on the rapidly...

As the world transitions to renewable energy, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESSs) are helping meet the growing demand for reliable, yet decentralized power on a grid scale. These systems gather surplus energy from solar and wind sources, storing it in batteries for later discharge. This process helps stabilize the grid by ensuring a steady power supply and mitigating the variability associated with renewables. Excess daytime electricity from solar farms, for instance, can be stored at a BESS...

Having an emergency response plan is essential for businesses of all sizes, across every industry. But in energy facilities, particularly those dealing with hazardous or explosive materials, it becomes a crucial, and often strictly regulated life safety requirement. In an emergency, not only is it critical to identify where all employees are located, but also that any visitors, contractors, or vendor partners are all accounted for and safely evacuated. When an alarm sounds, duty of care require...

The use of Photovoltaic power systems (PV), also known as solar panels, has grown over the last decade in commercial settings as many corporations have made commitments to reach zero-carbon emissions in the next few decades to help combat climate change. Solar energy has proven to be a reliable way for corporations to power their facilities without interruption to their day-to-day operations but may come with possible risk. Increased usage of PV power systems has raised awareness of the fire ri...

Acoem, a pioneer in advanced physical security solutions, announced that a large North American utility is utilizing its ATD Gunshot Detection system to protect critical infrastructure at multiple sites across the country. Over the past few years, utilities across the United States have faced a troubling trend: gunfire directed at electrical substations and other energy assets. Whether the intent is vandalism, sabotage, or reckless target practice, the results are the same. A single rifle round...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn the full US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced now that Ki Charter has expanded its contract following initial success. ZeroEyes’ proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution will now be deployed across the school’s San Marcos campus. Largest residential treatment center Ki Charter is the premier educational provider for students who...

As 2025 draws to a close, the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) is reflecting on a hugely productive year. Indeed, it has been defined by achievement and collaboration, and by a tireless commitment to the people and industries it serves.  From achieving ISO 9001 certification, to publishing the long-awaited Competence Framework and launching a pioneering new qualification, the Federation has continued to strengthen its foundations while looking confidently to the future. Excitement and...

It took just seven minutes to steal more than $100 million in jewels from the Louvre, in an operation so swift and precise it exposed a deeper flaw in how even the most secure institutions protect what matters most. It's reignited global scrutiny of both physical and digital security, revealing how gaps in coordination can turn sophisticated systems into operational failures.  Video intelligence and integrated monitoring Across museums, government facilities, and corporate campuses, vid...

With Idesco Oy acquiring Exilight, effective January 1, 2026, they will start providing safety and emergency lighting products as part of the offering. Exilight products will remain under Exilight brand within Idesco product range. Exilight was established in 2003 and it is one the most recognized safety and emergency lighting brands in Finland. The Exilight safety and emergency lighting product portfolio is one the broadest on the market, also internationally. The products are designed and man...

Hikvision, a world-pioneering manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, now announced the release of its HikCentral Lite (HCL) V1.1.2 all-in-one units. Designed for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) and the integrators who support them, the new units combine streamlined deployment, expanded free channels, and a unified software foundation for reliable, everyday security. Newly upgraded platform "O...

Hornets Sports & Entertainment (HSE) and Honeywell announced a multi-year strategic partnership that designates Honeywell as the Official Building Automation Partner for the Charlotte Hornets. Through the partnership, Honeywell will deploy its innovative, AI-driven solutions to help enhance the safety and efficiency of HSE’s two core facilities – Spectrum Center and the Novant Health Performance Center – for guests, players and employees. At Spectrum Center, home of t...

Dubai World Trade Center — Sheikh Saeed Hall 2, Stand C43, January 12–14, 2026. Organizations of every size and type have discovered how connected digital access helps them implement smarter, more efficient operations. As a global pioneer in access solutions, ASSA ABLOY is at the forefront of these digitalization innovations. By digitalizing access, organizations streamline workloads, reduce costs, collaborate better, connect spaces with people more flexibly, and maximize productivi...

Integrated access control and security manufacturer TDSi is delighted to welcome Damian Garner to the team. Damian joins as New Business Sales Associate and brings over 20 years of sales and commercial leadership experience across B2B and B2C markets, strengthening TDSi’s commitment to customer partnerships, innovation, and sustainable growth. Long-term success Reflecting on Damian’s appointment, Alex Rumsey, Sales Director at TDSi, commented, “Having built his car...

Kitakobushi Resort operates multiple distinctive properties in Shiretoko, Hokkaido – a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site since 2005. Their portfolio includes a large resort hotel overlooking the Sea of Okhotsk, a forest retreat, private cottages, and a historic hotel with over 60 years of operation – all showcasing the region’s stunning landscapes and local charm. As Shiretoko grew in popularity, maintaining a consistently safe and comfortable environment across multiple disp...

To date, there is no standardized or unified verbal communication protocol specifically tailored for effectively and precisely prioritizing intrusion alarm calls to Emergency Communication Centers (ECCs). Without a standardized system of prioritization, a significant burden can be placed on staffing and budget resources for centers, and a lack of situational information provided during an event risk comprising the safety of first responders and community resources. Implementing a universal solu...

For a global oil and gas organization, achieving and maintaining PCI compliance across its USA and EMEA operations was becoming increasingly complex. Their existing PCI auditing system lacked the visibility, scalability, and automation required to meet evolving compliance demands. To modernise, they set out to replace their legacy QRadar platform with Splunk, aiming to gain complete, end-to-end visibility into PCI-DSS compliance data. But the business lacked the in-house expertise to build, man...

As part of a major SOC transformation programme, the customer, a global telco, was migrating to Google SecOps to modernise its threat detection and response capabilities. But while the new platform offered world-class analytics and detection tools, the supporting processes were manual, inconsistent, and hard to govern. YARA-L detection rules were deployed manually via the console, making governance and version control difficult. This made it hard to maintain consistent logic across...

As one of the UK’s best-known retailers, the customer faced relentless web and API attacks, putting customer data, revenue, and brand trust at risk. To strengthen their defences, they invested in Akamai WAAP, a widely adopted web and API protection platform that quickly became a cornerstone of their security strategy. But like any powerful technology, it required ongoing expertise and fine-tuning to deliver its full potential. Development and security teams Without that focus, fals...

A major oil and gas organization faced a critical challenge in securing its applications at scale. With a vast, globally distributed technical organization, security and development teams operated in isolation, each focused on their own priorities. This siloed approach created significant bottlenecks, leading to slow vulnerability remediation, missed security risks, and frustrated developers. A common problem in large enterprises In large, complex organizations, security is often seen as a ga...

Alcatraz, the pioneer in facial biometric authentication for physical access, now announced the successful completion of its SOC 2 examination as of November 7, 2025. The independent audit was conducted by A-LIGN, the pioneering provider in cybersecurity compliance trusted by more than 4,000 global organizations. Biometric access with confidence “Trust in biometric systems depends on strong data stewardship,” said Tina D’Agostin, CEO of Alcatraz. “At Alcatraz, we work...

Datalogic, a pioneer in automatic data capture and process automation, will demonstrate how its integrated portfolio is empowering the intelligent store at NRF 2026, thanks to AI-driven integration. Visitors to Booth 6128 will discover how advanced scanning, mobile computing, RFID, and IoT solutions are driving measurable outcomes for retailers: better customer loyalty, more revenue, fewer errors, higher labor efficiency, accelerated in-store productivity, and the creation of seamless customer...

Deep Sentinel, the pioneer in AI-powered proactive video surveillance with real-time human intervention, now announced the launch of its Mobile Monitoring Trailer — a fully mobile, solar-powered security platform that delivers instant access to Deep Sentinel’s remote live guard monitoring anywhere, including places where power and permanent infrastructure are unavailable. Purpose-built for high-value outdoor environments, such as auto and parking lots, construction sites, industrial...

The contract was signed, live at the SPS in Nuremberg, Germany: CADENAS is now the newest member of the Eplan Partner Network. CADENAS Managing Director Terry Jonen and Eplan Managing Director Haluk Menderes signed the new technology partnership agreement on 26 November 2025. The stated goal of the cooperation is the expanded provision of technical device data via the Eplan Data Portal, which will be implemented using a direct interface between the Data Portal and the CADENAS platform 3Dfi...