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Originally founded by firefighters responding to emergency oil rig incidents, JOIFF is a respected, not for profit organization dedicated to improving standards and shared learning across the high-hazard industry. Its accreditation is internationally recognized for its focus on competency-based training, ensuring emergency responders are properly prepared for incidents. Securitas UK joined JOIFF as a member in April 2025, commencing a period of close engagement focused on strengthening training...

Detection Technology, a pioneer in X-ray detector solutions, has expanded its X-ray flat panel detector portfolio for battery inspection by adding high-speed IGZO (Indium Gallium Zinc Oxide) -based detectors, available in panel sizes 1313, 3030, and 4343, alongside its established a-Si (Amorphous Silicon) solutions. The expanded offering is designed to meet increasing requirements for imaging speed, precision, and throughput in battery manufacturing. The company’s IGZO detectors, optimize...

Cellebrite DI Ltd., a global pioneer in AI-powered Digital Investigative and Intelligence solutions, announces the appointment of Shiven Ramji as President of Products and Technology. In this role, Ramji will lead the Company's product and technology organization, driving innovation and execution of Cellebrite's industry-pioneer Digital Investigative and Intelligence platform. Ramji will start on May 4, 2026 and succeed Ronnen Armon, who will be retiring in a few months after the transition is...

The evolving security landscape is increasingly shaping industrial development in Germany. The war in Ukraine, conflicts in the Middle East, and a growing focus on civil protection are having a noticeable impact on markets, business models, and investment decisions. This is precisely where the EURO DEFENSE EXPO comes in. The new international trade fair for the defense industry will make its debut at Messe Essen from 22 to 25 September. Around 250 exhibitors are expected. For Messe Essen CEO Ol...

TE Connectivity, a world pioneer in connectors and sensors, has been named to the Dow Jones Best-In-Class Index for the 14th consecutive year. Previously known as the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, the Best-In-Class Indices are designed for investors seeking a global index of companies that prioritise sustainability and good governance. TE's inclusion places it in the top 20% of its industry peers based on long-term economic, environmental and social criteria. Corporate responsibility strat...

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announces the unification of ChartWorld and Raymarine Commercial under a single commercial navigation brand, Raymarine Commercial. As part of the unification, ChartWorld’s commercial navigation solutions and services will transition fully into the Raymarine Commercial brand, further strengthening Teledyne’s position as a global pioneer in maritime navigation solutions and demonstrating the successful integration of acquired businesses into its core...

HID, a global pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces the availability of Enterprise Attestation in its FIDO authenticator portfolio of smart cards and keys, a FIDO standards-based capability that enables organizations to enforce only company-issued passkeys at registration, proving authenticator provenance before a credential is ever accepted. By doing so, Enterprise Attestation helps organizations strengthen device trust, gain visibility into authenticator origin and support high-ass...

Prometheus Security Group Global (PSG) announces that Texas Christian University (TCU) has named Jeremy Freeze-Skret, Vice President of Engineering, a Small Business Innovator at the Texas Innovation Awards, a centerpiece of the inaugural Texas Innovation Conference, held April 22–23, 2026 on the TCU campus in Fort Worth. The conference brings together high-impact innovators, startups, researchers, and ecosystem leaders to strengthen collaboration and accelerate commercialization across T...

The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO) has announced a major evolution of its Benchmarking Platform, introducing new data measures, including institutional readiness for ‘Martyn’s Law’, as the program expands in scale, depth and strategic importance. Following the successful launch of its Benchmarking Report 2025, the platform has rapidly developed into a live, sector-wide intelligence tool, shaped directly by member engagement and real-world operat...

VITEC, a global provider of advanced video encoding, streaming, IPTV, and digital signage solutions, has partnered with EKOM to support business opportunities in Türkiye’s defense, aerospace, and advanced technology markets. EKOM specializes in electronic components with an established presence in defense and aerospace supply chains, with the partnership making VITEC’s video streaming solutions more accessible to its partners. VITEC will be addressing defense and aerospace clie...

Yubico, the pioneer of phishing-resistant authentication and creator of the YubiKey – the gold standard of security keys – today announced an industry-first collaboration with OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. Beginning today, people can purchase a new two-pack set of custom YubiKeys as part of OpenAI’s Advanced Account Security program – enabling them to secure their ChatGPT accounts with security keys, containing the strongest hardware-backed passkeys. Highest leve...

Interface Systems, a provider of AI-powered security and expert remote video monitoring for car washes, restaurants, retailers, and commercial businesses, will exhibit at The Car Wash Show 2026 (Booth 3027, May 11–13 at the Music City Center in Nashville). Interface will demonstrate Virtual Perimeter Guard and Video Analytics, two solutions that address the priorities operators raise most often: reducing after-hours incident risk and strengthening defense against false claims. Interface a...

Securitas Healthcare, a provider of real-time visibility and protection solutions for the healthcare industry, is proud to announce the acquisition of ZulaFly, a healthcare-focused Real-Time Location System (RTLS) and staff safety technology company known for its modern, cloud-based platform. ZulaFly’s cloud-based RTLS platform delivers real-time visibility and actionable insights through a flexible, data-driven architecture. Built as a single SOC 2 Type II–compliant instance, ZulaF...

Securitas has acquired CamVision, a Danish technology driven security specialist with a strong position in retail loss prevention and electronic security solutions. The acquisition strengthens Securitas’ ability to deliver reliable and scalable security solutions for micro and small singlesite businesses as well as larger, multisite clients across Denmark. For micro and small businesses, the acquisition enhances Securitas’ offering of standardized, packaged security solutions that c...

iDenfy, an international RegTech provider specializing in identity verification and fraud prevention solutions, announced the launch of a phone number-based one-time verification feature for Australia and New Zealand. The new update to iDenfy’s SMS Verification solution adds an important dual, real-time verification layer: users both verify their phone and then continue to capture their ID document’s information, minimizing chances of fraud. Since this flow is already familiar, the...

iDenfy, an international RegTech provider specializing in identity verification and fraud prevention solutions, announced the launch of a phone number-based one-time verification feature for Australia and New Zealand. The new update to iDenfy’s SMS Verification solution adds an important dual, real-time verification layer: users both verify their phone and then continue to capture their ID document’s information, minimizing chances of fraud. Since this flow is already familiar, the...

dormakaba, a global provider in the access solutions market, opens a new production facility in Nogales, Mexico. With operations in Mexico since 2016, the new facility represents a multimillion-dollar investment designed to support commercial growth in North America. Chief Operations Officer Carsten Franke and dormakaba Americas leadership joined Nogales employees and Mexican dignitaries to celebrate the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Flexible manufacturing network "Today marks an important milesto...

Milestone Systems Strengthens Security Operations and Expands Cloud Capabilities with XProtect 2026 R1 and Arcules Updates Milestone Systems, a world pioneer in open platform video management software, today announced XProtect 2026 R1 and Arcules VSaaS platform enhancements, delivering updates to strengthen security operations, simplify system management, and expand cloud flexibility across a wide range of deployment environments. Greater operational intelligence “XProtect 2026 R1 and t...

Security chiefs nationwide are addressing emerging workplace issues of white-collar crime and computer security. Theft, by internal and external perpetrators, has taken on a new and expensive face with the advent of lightweight computers. On site slips, falls and vehicular accidents lead to expensive liability lawsuits. Increasing pressure on the bottom line has led many security chiefs to turn to contract labor, which offers its own set of supervisory challenges. Security magazine stated &ldqu...

The New York City Transit (NYCT), a public organization that provides mass transportation services via rail and bus to the five boroughs of New York City, is a system that runs 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week. The challenge NYCT faced was how to secure and track keys to restricted areas and revenue collecting equipment at locations offsite from the central command center. The previous process of keeping keys in a bag in the safe, and using a paper log to sign keys in and out was cumbersome an...

Located in the scenic and historic town of Saratoga Springs, New York, the Saratoga Gaming & Raceway facility is an entertainment destination for the Northeast. Features include over 1,700 video gaming machines, live harness racing, several restaurants and a recently opened nightclub. Automated key management system Technology Objective - To automatically record all fire watch and building checks and to help ensure the security of the environment for guests and employees through an automa...

New York-Presbyterian Hospital – Weill Cornell Medical Center, located in New York City, is one of the academic medical centers in the world, comprising the teaching facility New York- Presbyterian Hospital and Weill Cornell Medical College, the medical school of Cornell University. New York-Presbyterian – Weill Cornell provides state of the art inpatient, ambulatory and preventive care in all areas of medicine, and is committed to excellence in patient care, education, research and...

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is one of the nation’s largest public transportation agencies, with an average weekday ridership across the system of approximately one million passengers. SEPTA service extends throughout the five counties in and around the City of Philadelphia, including one rail line that serves Trenton, NJ. Modes of transportation include buses, trolleys, trackless trolleys, subway trains, regional heavy rail trains and special purpose van...

Monroe County is the southernmost county in Florida and the United States. It is made up of the Florida Keys and portions of the Everglades National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve. These parks are mostly uninhabited mainland areas while the Florida Keys are a string of islands connected by U.S. Highway 1 which ends in Key West, 150 miles southwest of Miami. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, in addition to providing law enforcement service to the area, is responsible for three de...

The London Borough of Camden provide a host of public services to the inhabitants and stakeholders within Camden. The council are actively involved in many areas such as local education, housing, the environment, transport, policing and public safety. The council currently employ over 1,000 members of staff across its different functions. The Security division are tasked with managing the security for the councils’ main administrative building in central Camden. Manual logging system Te...

Morse Watchmans has been known as an innovator of high- quality, cost-effective technology for over a century. Through seamless design, manufacturing and support, they earned the reputation as the world leaders in security management products. Specializing in state of the art key management (KeyWatcher), guard tour (Powercheck) and Tamper-proof KeyRings, our products are reliable, easy to use and expandable to meet your growing needs. Material provision only Lenel Systems International is a p...

Airport Retailers Association is an organization responsible for a part of the support services of many stores and sales outlets at the Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. This includes security, maintenance, and support of collective affairs like the distribution of clothing and bags. The approximately 120 associated employers are located both at the so-called airside (See Buy Fly) and the landside (Schiphol Plaza) of Schiphol Airport. Because of the character of the facilities and the location of...

Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts college, founded in 1831, and located in Middletown, CT. It is one of the nation’s most highly ranked colleges with approximately 2700 full time undergraduates and 200 graduate students, as well as more than 400 part time students. High Street, which is the old center of campus, was once described by Charles Dickens as “the handsomest street in America.” The University boasts of more than 340 buildings and, along with the historic...

Built in 1907, the Plaza Hotel is a treasured New York City landmark. It is the setting for the famous “Eloise” books, several films and has, over the decades, hosted eminent guests from the worlds of entertainment, politics and culture. The Plaza was closed in 2005 in order to undergo a multi-million-dollar renovation and re-opened in March, 2008 with its old-world luxury and elegance complemented by state-of-the-art technology. The property offers 282 hotel rooms and 167 private c...

The scalability of the Morse Watchmans key management solution installed at Ohio University in Athens has enabled security management to add six KeyWatcher® cabinets to their system. The expansion allows for all of the key control cabinets to be on the school’s IT network for ease of management, efficiency and security. “I was comfortable with the user friendly interface and software of the Morse Watchmans system as well as its reliability,” said Matt Smith, Access Control...