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Atos, a pioneer in AI-powered digital transformation, announces a five-year contract with SSE to deliver its SIAM services, digital workplace, cloud operations and data management platforms. Atos brings decades of mission critical engineering experience across critical national infrastructure (CNI) such as energy, rail, water and aerospace environments where reliability, resilience and security are at the core of all services. Performance-based refreshes At the heart of the contract, Atos wil...

Corps Security has owned and occupied its Farringdon HQ since 1991. These four floors, 19th-century premises, are a lively operational hub for Corps London portfolio and are home to HR, learning and development, payroll and finance colleagues, as well as senior leadership including the CEO and COO. With colleagues from across the country coming and going and clients using the facilities as a central London meeting space, Market House is a hive of activity. Challenge - At Market House, Corps wan...

Challenge – Corps Security’s client required improved surveillance of perimeter routes and low-access areas where traditional foot patrols were inefficient and, in some cases, introduced unnecessary risk to officers. Restricted access points, poor lighting, uneven ground and physical obstructions created blind spots that were difficult to monitor consistently. At the same time, vacant or rarely accessed buildings still required periodic inspection, but not in a way that justified pe...

Corps provides security services to a nationwide insurance provider, supporting the protection of people, property, and operations across its estate. The service combines professional guarding with technology‑enabled oversight, including solutions designed to manage risk and maintain continuity across both occupied and vacant sites. This approach helps the client reduce exposure, improve visibility and maintain safe, well‑managed environments aligned to its operational and compliance requiremen...

Security services provider The Keyholding Company has today announced it is rebranding as Forcefield. The change of name reflects how the business has evolved over recent years, from a provider of keyholding and mobile security services into a technology-led security company built around a single security management platform. The rebrand signals the arrival of a new type of security, one that gives clients a clearer and more cohesive view of their physical security. Forcefield’s approach...

Indo Firex, Rescue & Disaster Expo & Forum is strengthening its focus on technological developments that support safer and more effective firefighting operations. Organized by PT Napindo Media Ashatama (Napindo), the exhibition connects industry stakeholders with innovations and solutions across fire protection, rescue operations, disaster management, and occupational safety and health. Recent developments in Indonesia, including the deployment of robotic firefighting equipment by Jakar...

Managing access control for a single facility is very different from overseeing dozens of locations across multiple regions. At large, complex organizations, security teams must manage more access requests, frequent role changes, and compliance requirements across multiple sites. Access control systems are also often connected to identity management platforms, business applications, and corporate networks. This growing complexity is changing how organizations view access control. Older access c...

Digitalising access presents a specific challenge in heritage buildings: how to protect these premises against 21st-century threats while preserving the unique building fabric? Choosing a programmable smart key system provided the solution at a historic Prague monastery. The Franciscan Monastery is a living space which, in addition to its spiritual mission, hosts exhibitions, baptisms, and community meetings. Managers must therefore effectively control access to individual parts of the building...

PathCare is one of South Africa’s pioneers and most trusted providers of specialist pathology services, operating 24/7 across multiple depots and laboratories, and delivering a comprehensive range of services that include clinical, anatomical, and forensic diagnostics. With an extensive footprint across the Gauteng, North-West, and Limpopo Provinces, PathCare plays a critical role in supporting healthcare diagnostics nationwide. As their operations expanded, ensuring consistent and secure...

The former Scandic Kongens Ege hotel in Randers, Denmark, is a long-standing local landmark known for its elevated location and panoramic views over the city. After closing in 2013, the site underwent a major property redevelopment, transforming the former hotel into a modern mixed-use property with residential accommodation, hospitality areas, and shared facilities. To secure this complex environment, the developer required more than traditional video surveillance. As a global security solutio...

Background - An educational institution in Mexico has experienced continuous growth in its campus infrastructure over recent years, expanding its facilities to support academic, administrative, and student activities. As the campus developed, the need for a reliable and scalable video surveillance system became increasingly critical to ensure safety, operational efficiency, and centralized security management across multiple buildings. The institution required a long-term security partner capab...

Akershus Kollektivterminaler (AKT FKF), which operates major bus and ferry terminals in the Oslo region, including Oslo Bus Terminal and Aker Brygge Ferry Terminal, serves over 450,000 passenger journeys daily. Lillestrøm Bus Terminal, one of its key transportation hubs, requires comprehensive indoor and outdoor monitoring with real-time visibility into potential incidents. To enhance safety for passengers, bus drivers, terminal staff, and others on-site, while expanding surveillance cov...

Cellebrite, a pioneer in AI-powered Digital Investigative and Intelligence solutions for the public and private sectors, announces the appointment of Rogerio Rizzi as executive vice president of Corporate Strategy and Development. An engineer by training, Rizzi joined Cellebrite from Okta, Inc., where he established the Corporate Strategy team and will now lead the build-out of Cellebrite's strategy and development capabilities. Rizzi brings more than 20 years of experience at the intersection...

Aetina Corporation, a provider of Edge AI solutions, announces the expansion of its SuperEdge portfolio for enterprise AI with the NVIDIA Certified System (NCS) AEX-2UA1 and the new AEX-2UA2. Designed in compact 2U short-depth form factors, the two NVIDIA GPU servers extend high-performance accelerated computing into enterprise edge and near-edge environments where space, data sovereignty, latency, and deployment flexibility are critical. Built on NVIDIA MGX modular reference architecture, the...

Cyberhaven, the pioneer in data security for the agentic enterprise, introduces Agentic Data Security (ADS), to help CISOs, data security teams, insider risk teams, and AI governance leaders say yes to AI agents without losing control of their data. Agentic Data Security shows security teams what every AI agent does with company data, who it is acting for, where the data goes next, and stops sensitive data before it leaves. The companies leaning furthest into the agentic future, from frontier A...

Viking Electronics introduces the MPS-XP Multicast Paging Server, a powerful new solution that combines SIP-based multicast paging, scheduled announcements, and advanced automation in one PoE-powered device. Designed for schools, universities, manufacturing facilities, and commercial buildings, the MPS-XP supports up to 100 SIP accounts, 100 independently configurable multicast zones, and 100 automation rules. Users can page all zones from a single SIP extension, assign dedicated extensions to...

PureTech Systems, the industry pioneer in autonomous perimeter protection software solutions, announces a powerful new integration between its best-in-class PureActiv® platform and Genetec™ Security Center. The enhanced integration supports Genetec™ Security Center version 5.13.2.0 and enables operators to view classification bounding boxes over live video, receive PureActiv® alarms and manage those alarms within their existing Genetec™ workflows. Together, PureActiv&r...

Keihan Bus, established in 1922, is a long-standing public transportation provider with over 100 years of service in Japan. Its network spans Osaka, Kyoto, and Shiga prefectures, offering a wide range of safe and reliable transportation services and carrying over 10,000 passengers daily. The company also operates routes that serve major tourist destinations such as Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto and Dotonbori in Osaka, as well as direct access to the venue of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan—a majo...

Located in Nantou County, Taiwan, Zhonggua River was once heavily impacted by river engineering projects that disrupted the natural relationship between the stream and its surrounding environment. As habitats became simplified, native species declined while invasive species spread, and the river gradually lost much of its ecological vitality. With growing environmental awareness and conservation advocacy, restoration efforts supported by Taiwan’s Agency of Rural Development and Soil and W...

BearCom and Stone Security announce that their combined business is now operating under the StoneOne brand. The introduction of StoneOne follows BearCom’s acquisition of Stone Security in December 2024 and reflects the strength of the combined platform, bringing together the complementary capabilities, customer relationships and industry expertise of both organizations under one identity. StoneOne is a full-service security and safety integration company whose portfolio spans security, mi...

Altronix, the recognized pioneer in power and data transmission products for the professional security industry, is showcasing its advanced power, networking and infrastructure solutions at ISC East 2026, booth 809, that streamline access control, surveillance, fire and other security applications. “Critical security systems depend on reliable power and connectivity to perform when they're needed most,” said Ronnie Pennington, Director of Sales for the Americas. “At ISC East,...

Sielox, the established industry pioneer in layered access control and crisis event management solutions, is demonstrating its latest access control innovations at ISC East 2026 in Booth 531. The booth will feature the new AnyWare edge (AWe), a quick and easy on-prem PACS solution for one to eight doors. The company will also highlight an improved user experience with its advanced interface for its flagship Pinnacle Advanced Access Control platform. Improved user experience “This year a...

DigiCert, a pioneer in intelligent trust, announces growing adoption of the X9 Financial PKI as financial institutions modernise secure connections and prepare for approaching security requirements from The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). Since its introduction in 2025, the X9 Financial PKI has attracted more than 1,900 organizations deploying, evaluating, or testing the infrastructure. Established and governed by the Accredited Standards Committee X9 (ASC X9) and operated b...

After more than 25 years, James Walker hands over operational leadership to Steve Hodges and Tracey Boon. Effective 1 November 2026, Dallmeier UK enters the next chapter of its successful development with a new leadership team. After more than 25 years as Managing Director, James Walker hands over operational responsibility to two long-standing and highly experienced colleagues: Steve Hodges takes over as Managing Director, while Tracey Boon assumes the role of Finance Director. Since joining D...

The FORENSIA Joint Venture, comprising HI Iberia Ingeniería y Proyectos, ETRA Investigación y Desarrollo, Herta and Hard Link Security, was one of the successful bidders for both lots of the call for tenders for the Pre-Commercial Procurement of R&D services issued by the Centre for Technological Development and Innovation (CDTI). The increasing digitalisation of society, the rise in technology-related crime and the exponential growth in available information have made police...

Connected Technologies has integrated best-in-class LoRaWAN wireless sensors with the Connect ONE® cloud security management platform, giving security dealers a wireless option for temperature, humidity, and door/window monitoring applications. The idea for the integration sprang from a specific need from a Connect ONE dealer and their customer. The customer operates warehouses throughout the country and previously hired local contractors to wire the monitoring system at each location. With...

Sun Outdoors Ocean City, located in Maryland, is a popular campground that attracts a steady flow of visitors each season. With its expansive grounds and over 300 private campsites, the campground faced several challenges in managing security. Traditional surveillance methods proved inefficient, leading to false alarms and difficulties in tracking incidents such as lost children, vandalism, misplaced items, or occasional adventurous guest. Occasional adventurous guest Challenge - As the campg...

Discover how OpenEye Web Services empowered a major U.S. grocery chain to streamline its operations and simplify the management of its video security for more than 140 stores with over 15,000 cameras. Select Systems has been a trusted provider of security solutions for over 30 years, serving grocery stores, retail outlets, and other businesses in the western U.S. Streamlining user management When their long-time customer, a major U.S. grocery chain, approached Select Systems looking to make t...

Smog City Brewing, a rapidly growing brewery and taproom in Torrance, CA, faced challenges such as illegal dumping, vandalism, and potential liability incidents within its premises. To mitigate these risks and improve operational efficiency, Smog City turned to OpenEye Web Services (OWS) for its video surveillance needs. Installing an OpenEye NVR and cameras, including 360° cameras, provided comprehensive coverage of both the taproom and the brewing equipment, reducing the need for multiple...

In Hellam Township, Pennsylvania, community relationships and video surveillance systems have become indispensable assets for local law enforcement agencies when it comes to investigating and combating crime. The dynamic combination of proactive community engagement and cutting-edge surveillance technology has transformed the way law enforcement operates in the area. Proactive community engagement The Hellam Township Police Department employs 12 people and serves the Hellam township, Hallam B...