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barox Kommunikation AG has announced a new partnership with QR Tech Solutions, a value-added technology distributor serving the UAE and wider MENA region. The agreement will give systems integrators and end users in the region enhanced access to barox’s high-performance Ethernet PoE switches and media converters, and built-in integration tools for professional video security applications. Part of the MultiPower International Group (MPI), QR Tech Solutions is based in the UAE and traces it...

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announces its empower360 roadshow will return to the United Arab Emirates. Taking place in Abu Dhabi on September 16, the partner-focused events will bring together physical security professionals and technology experts to explore how data-driven strategies, operational intelligence and emerging technologies are transforming the future of physical security. Held under the theme ‘Advancing Security Through Intelligence and...

SWEAR, a pioneer in digital content authenticity, announces the Community Video Integrity Project, a new initiative designed to help cities and public agencies proactively protect the integrity of critical video and establish a verifiable record of authenticity from the moment it is captured. Deepfakes and synthetic media are creating a challenge that extends far beyond fabricated content. According to a 2025 Pew Research Center survey, 53% of Americans are not confident they can distinguish co...

From AI-powered hazard detection and connected factories to fire prevention, smart buildings, and robot demonstrations, Secutech Vietnam 2026 opens today in Hanoi with a focus on technologies that help protect, manage, and operate urban environments and production facilities more effectively. Taking place from 9 – 12 September 2026 at the Friendship Cultural Palace alongside Fire & Safety Vietnam and SMABuilding, the 19th edition will host 480 exhibiting brands from 16 countries and r...

At GSX 2026, September 14-16 in booth 2523, IQSIGHT, formerly Bosch Video Systems, will demonstrate its latest intelligence-first video solutions designed to deliver clarity in all lighting conditions and support more confident decisions. New introductions include fixed multi-sensor and ruggedised moving cameras as well as video management software enhancements. IQSIGHT will also celebrate a milestone for the MIC camera family that has delivered 25 years of uncompromising performance in the wor...

Gallagher Security is strengthening its leadership bench across the Americas as the business continues a clear growth trajectory, with more than 30 percent growth forecast for the current financial year across the region. “Planning for strategic expansion has been a key focus for our team this year. We are incredibly excited about the opportunity ahead, and it is crucial that we set our teams up for success - not just in capability, but in the culture we build along the way," says Matt Bu...

Northwave Cyber Security joined 27 public and private organizations in signing the Cyclotron Convenant at the ONE Conference. This marks a significant step in strengthening the Netherlands’ digital resilience. The convenant enables structured collaboration between parties such as the AIVD, MIVD, Police, NCSC, and cybersecurity firms. The Cyclotron program was established to facilitate faster and safer sharing of information about digital threats and incidents. Within a trusted commun...

Northwave Cyber Security has been listed among the Top 100 Long-Term Growth Champions in Europe, as part of the prestigious ranking compiled by the Financial Times and Statista. The 2026 edition of Europe’s Long-Term Growth Champions recognises 300 companies across the continent that achieved the highest compound annual growth in revenue between 2014 and 2024. This decade encompassed significant global challenges, making sustained growth all the more remarkable. Northwave’s position...

Northwave has received the SOC 2® Type 1 report. It's a key milestone in strengthening the trust they build with their clients. This report confirms that their security and privacy controls are thoroughly documented, designed and implemented to protect the data entrusted to us. Achieving this milestone required dedication across teams, multiple evidence cycles, and auditor reviews, and it demonstrates their commitment to operational excellence. Recognized assurance framework Earning SOC 2...

Northwave Cyber Security announces an evolution in its leadership structure as CEO Steven Dondorp hands over the day-to-day management of the organization after more than 20 years leading the company’s operations. Dondorp will remain Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board, focusing on strategic guidance, governance of the Board, and ownership of the company. Daily operations will now be guided by a strengthened executive leadership team consisting of the President, CFO, and COO. N...

The pace of technological progress is best described as relentless. Cyber attacks have evolved from opportunistic strikes into highly automated, intelligent campaigns that move at faster than ever. Traditional security operations centres, built for a slower and more predictable threat landscape, are struggling to keep up. This is where the AI-native Security Operations Centre (SOC) enters the scene, not as a luxury, but as a necessity. An AI-native SOC reimagines security operations from the gr...

Codelocks International Ltd, the global access control specialist, launches ConnectShare, a new range of smart locks that use mobile phones to make access and management easy. Part of the Connect by Codelocks solutions, these latest locks build on the success of Codelocks’ existing range of connected locks, adding several new features and enhanced connectivity. ConnectShare locks have three access modes – user code, RFID card and mobile phone. They are managed through the easy-to-us...

Gunnebo Group has been awarded an EcoVadis Silver Medal, recognizing global progress in strengthening sustainability performance across its operations, whole value chain and business operations. EcoVadis is one of the world's most widely recognized independent business sustainability assessment platforms, evaluating organizations across four key areas: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. Formalise sustainability commitments The recognition reflects a focu...

FARx, the world's only AI-fused biometrics company, has appointed former BT executive and Cambridge technology leader Chris Bruce as Chairman, as the business prepares for its next phase of UK and international growth. The move comes after FARx recently secured £625,000 in seed funding through the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) with plans to expand its patented biometric authentication technology into global markets. Biometric authenti...

Nutanix, a hybrid cloud pioneer and AI innovator, announces support for the general availability of Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Hybrid with Nutanix AHV, giving organizations greater choice over where their virtual desktops and data run. This will enable organizations to run Azure Virtual Desktop session hosts on-premises while continuing to use Microsoft’s cloud-based control plane for identity, access and session brokering. Nutanix has been involved in the Azure Virtual Desktop...

After a major refurbishment, Benghazi Children's Hospital in Libya is preparing to deliver a safer, more connected, and more efficient healthcare experience. By adopting Hikvision's AIoT (AI-powered Internet of Things) technologies, the hospital is enhancing patient care, strengthening communication, supporting medical education, and improving operational efficiency throughout the facility. For more than four decades, Benghazi Children's Hospital has served local communities and families. Cover...

Security operations centres of the past were pictured as quiet control room filled with blinking dashboards with constant surveillance from human analysts. Today, cyber security teams utilize high-speed decision engines; constantly interpreting signals, filtering noise, and responding to threats that evolve by the minute. In this environment, terms like AI SOC, SIEM, and SOAR are often used interchangeably, yet each plays a distinct role. In this article, users will learn what sets these three...

Security operations today can feel like trying to drink from a firehose while someone keeps turning up the pressure. Alerts sound from every direction, each demanding attention as it carries the possibility of a real threat. Somewhere in that torrent, genuine risks hide among noise. This is where many Security Operations Centres (SOCs) begin to struggle. In this article, users will learn how an AI-powered SOC transforms this experience by reducing false positives and easing alert fatigue. We wi...

As the pace of progress quickens, organizations face a growing volume of alerts and increasingly sophisticated attacks. Security teams are expected to detect and respond to threats quickly, often with limited resources. This is where an AI-native Security Operations Centre (SOC) becomes essential to improve visibility, detection accuracy, and response times. Alerts rain down, attackers adapt in real time, and defenders are expected to see patterns in the chaos. A SOC is fueled not just by algori...

Cyber threats are evolving at a pace that bewilder even seasoned security analysts. Attackers used to be easy to detect; with their reliance on phishing emails riddled with spelling mistakes or predictable malware signatures. Today’s threat actors are harnessing artificial intelligence to automate reconnaissance, generate convincing social engineering campaigns, evade detection, and adapt their attacks in real time. Against this backdrop, many traditional Security Operations Centre, or SOC...

Cybersecurity teams face a difficult reality. Organizations are collecting more security data than ever before, yet many still struggle to detect threats quickly, respond efficiently, or keep pace with increasingly sophisticated attacks. Traditional Security Operations Centre (SOC), once considered the backbone of enterprise defense, are under pressure from alert overload, analyst burnout, and attackers who now use automation and artificial intelligence themselves. As a result, AI-driven SOC is...

Cybersecurity teams are experiencing a shift in their scope of work. Attack surfaces are expanding, threat actors are becoming more sophisticated, and the speed of modern attacks is outpacing traditional security operations. At the same time, organizations are facing off a spike in alerts, struggling with analyst burnout, and dealing with an ongoing shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals. Against this backdrop, Artificial Intelligence has emerged as one of the most transformative techn...

Cybersecurity operations are evolving at the speed of a fibre-optic lightning storm. Security teams are dealing with cyberattacks, increasingly complex IT environments, and a flood of alerts that can bury analysts beneath digital noise. In response, many organizations are turning to AI-powered Security Operations Centre (SOC) to improve threat detection, automate response processes, and strengthen resilience. Yet one important question remains: can AI-powered SOC meet strict regulatory and comp...

The Microsoft Advanced Specialization audit has independently verified Godel’s agentic engineering capability, setting the company apart in a market where AI delivery claims are easy to make and harder to prove. The achievement places Godel among a small group of partners worldwide that have demonstrated the technical capability, delivery maturity and governance required to meet Microsoft’s highest standards in this emerging area of AI engineering, reinforcing our ambition to become...

HackerOne, a global pioneer in Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM), announces a partnership with OpenAI to make frontier GPT cyber models available in select H1 Platform products, H1 Code Security Audit, H1 Code, and H1 Remediation, to help teams find and fix vulnerabilities faster. GPT cyber models use is optional and enabled by the customer. The partnership addresses a growing challenge facing security leaders applying increasingly capable AI across the exposure management lifecycle...

Matrix has been conferred with the FIST Awards 2026 in the category - Product of the Year Access Control (Vehicle and Pedestrian) - organized by the Fire and Security Association of India (FSAI). The recognition was presented at the awards ceremony held at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. Connected operational environment For Matrix, the recognition represents the outcome of practices developed and strengthened consistently over the years. At the core of these practices is complete ow...

Cyera announces the completion of its acquisition of Oasis Security, the access management platform for the agentic enterprise. The acquisition, valued at $1 billion, unites Cyera's AI and Data Security Platform with Oasis's non-human identity (NHI) management capabilities, creating a single platform that determines what every human, machine, and AI agent can see and do. Non-human identities inside Fortune 500 companies grew nearly 500% in the last six months alone, making them the fastest-grow...

Security Operations Centres (SOC) are evolving at a remarkable pace. What once relied heavily on manual investigation and rule-based monitoring is now increasingly powered by artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation. As cyber threats grow faster, more evasive, and more sophisticated, organizations are under pressure to modernise their SOC capabilities without sacrificing visibility, compliance, or operational control. For Chief Information Security Officers, choosing the right...

Cybersecurity operations are undergoing a remarkable transformation. For years, Security Operations Centres (SOC) have relied on skilled analysts, rule-based detection systems, and increasingly sophisticated automation to protect organizations from cyber threats. Today, the next evolution is already taking shape: the Autonomous SOC. In this article, users will learn what an Autonomous SOC is, how it differs from traditional and AI-assisted SOC models, why organizations are increasingly turning...

Pressure is increasing on modern Security Operations Centre (SOC). Cyber threats are growing in volume, sophistication, and speed, while security teams face increasing workloads, talent shortages, and alert fatigue. Many SOC analysts spend a significant portion of their day investigating alerts that ultimately turn out to be false positives, leaving less time to focus on genuine threats. Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping organizations address this challenge by transforming one of the most...