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For more than a century, Swedish American Health System, its hospital and medical facilities, have been serving the community of Rockford, IL. As a division of the University of Wisconsin Health, the medical staff has been delivering high-quality healthcare and strategies to keep patients and families healthy. What families and patients don’t see is the world-class security systems that have been put in place at all Swedish American medical facilities and outlying satellite healthcare cli...

Baton Rouge General, a not-for-profit healthcare system in Louisiana, takes pride in providing outstanding service in a compassionate and caring environment to the communities that they serve. They are driven by excellence, service, integrity, respect, and professionalism. These core values extend from healthcare professionals and staff to patients, visitors, and anyone else who enters their campuses and facilities. With over 4600 employees and thousands of patients and visitors to safeguard 24/...

Large entertainment venues offer opportunities for memorable experiences enjoyed by many attendees. With such breadth and scope of operations comes great operational complexity in managing a massive amount of foot traffic which exponentially increases risks for the safety and security of patrons. Increasingly, entertainment operators are looking to technology to help solve some of the most pressing challenges in managing these environments in real-time. Facial recognition technologies Facial...

Israel offers one of the most advanced medical systems in the world where cutting-edge treatments and patient care are provided by some of the best medical professionals using high-tech equipment in modern facilities. As such, medical tourism is growing exponentially in Israel. The country’s Ministry of Health shows that more than 50,000 medical tourists travel to Israel for treatments every year and consistently ranks in the Top Ten in the globe for health tourist destinations. Raphael H...

On the banks of the Arkansas River in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the River Spirit Casino Resort is the second largest of nine casinos owned by Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises where, on any given day, an enormous amount of money exchanges hands - requiring a comprehensive security framework to protect those who are playing with, handling, transferring, and protecting such large sums. From a security posture, it is a complex, cross-site operational challenge that needs to follow a simple set of procedur...

OpenEye, a provider of cloud-managed video surveillance solutions, continues to expand their global team with recent additions in Northern Europe and the United Kingdom.  With the hiring of Regional Sales Manager Christopher Åkesson, Channel Business Manager Robin Molenaar, Technical Sales Engineer Daniel Barker, and International Marketing Manager Leigh Domingo Hughes, OpenEye adds security experience and support for its cloud video platform across Northern Europe and continued eff...

The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organization dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave® technology, is pleased to announce the schedule of events for the Z-Wave Spring Summit 2026. Taking place May 27-29, 2026, in Vienna, Austria, this event brings together leaders from across the entire Z-Wave ecosystem for three days of collaboration, discussion, planning, testing, networking, and education. The upcoming Z-Wave Spring Summit will feature a comprehensive schedule incl...

In today’s hospitality environment, properties are expected to deliver exceptional guest experiences and airtight operational security. But juggling physical safety, digital privacy, vendor coordination, and staff accountability isn’t easy – especially when legacy systems like pegboards, logbooks, or unmanaged key drawers are still in use. Intelligent key control systems help users modernise their security while unlocking operational insights for better business decisions. Her...

AMAG Technology, a pioneer in global access and identity solutions, announces an expanded strategic partnership with SwiftConnect, a provider of the connected access network for places and spaces. As part of this expanded collaboration, SwiftConnect will now power Apple Wallet and Google Wallet mobile credential activation across AMAG’s portfolio. This milestone represents a continued acceleration of AMAG’s strategy to deliver modern, mobile-first identity experiences while aligning...

The multi-national Retail and Consumer organization was concerned about their lack of awareness regarding potential threats. Securitas tailored solution significantly enhanced their confidence and decision-making capabilities, providing them with a competitive advantage and assurance in critical business decisions. The challenge The multi-national Retail and Consumer organization, with stores in major cities worldwide, including a diverse tenant and occupant environment, was concerned about...

Securitas discovered serious threats aimed at a top executive of a global corporation, both in their professional and personal life. Addressing these challenges requires urgent and proactive measures to safeguard both the executive and the organization from harm. The challenge Securitas discovered serious threats aimed at a top executive of a global corporation, both in their professional and personal life. These threats put their work and home life in jeopardy. What's more, Securitas found s...

A valued Securitas client expressed concern about threatening and abusive behavior targeting their organization and staff members. They turned to Securitas for assistance in investigating and addressing the threat. The challenge A valued Securitas client expressed concern about threatening and abusive behavior targeting their organization and staff members. They recognized the significant potential risks involved: without prompt intervention, this behavior could escalate, endangering employees...

Securitas client, a major player in the global Financial Services industry, faced challenges such as incidents impacting staff and resources and threats disrupting business operations. The challenge The client, a major player in the global Financial Services industry, faced challenges such as incidents impacting staff and resources and threats disrupting business operations. These included cyberattacks on financial data, compliance issues and geopolitical instability affecting worldwide operat...

Securitas discovered a highly complex fraudulent cryptocurrency network, orchestrated by several organized crime groups posing as a legitimate financial services entity. The challenge The criminal organization exploited the client’s branding, contact information and billing details to deceive the public, including their client’s genuine customers. Their scheme involved gathering sensitive personal and financial data, which could be misused for identity theft or unauthorized access...

SwiftConnect, the provider of the connected access network for places and spaces, announced that JLL, a foremost global commercial real estate services firm, has standardized on SwiftConnect's connected access network platform to deliver mobile wallet access across its corporate offices and the assets it manages, enabling employees and building occupiers to use mobile credentials in NFC wallets in place of physical badges. Challenges faced by JLL led to SwiftConnect The successful pilot a...

Kocho, a UK-based provider of identity, cybersecurity and cloud transformation and managed services, has announced the appointment of Steven Jones as Chief Technology Officer, reinforcing the company's identity-led growth strategy as it enters its next phase of development.  Role and responsibility Steven joins Kocho's executive leadership team at a pivotal moment, as identity continues to play an increasingly foundational role in how organizations approach s...

iDenfy, a global pioneer in RegTech identity verification and fraud prevention solutions, launched an identity verification application for WooCommerce merchants. The new integration gives online store owners a direct way to require identity verification for customers before purchase or in other, higher-risk scenarios, depending on the store’s risk management strategy and unique case. The idea behind the plugin is that it’s easy to use and doesn’t require any complex manual se...

Brivo, the AI innovator and global pioneer in cloud-native physical security, announces it has opened a regional office in London to serve its rapidly growing customer base in the UK and Ireland. “We’re investing to deliver true 360-degree support to our UK partners and customers—from local sales and marketing to technical support, sales engineering, and customer success—supported by our new London regional office with dedicated meeting, demo, and training spaces,”...

SwiftConnect, provider of the connected access network for places and spaces, will demonstrate its award-winning platform through live integrations at The Security Event (TSE), 28 to 30 April 2026, at NEC Birmingham. Across access control platforms, hardware, credentials, turnstiles and other access points, the company will highlight how organizations can move from disconnected, building-by-building access control to unified identity management that works across every location, system, and tech...

As Thailand accelerates nationwide smart city development, Secutech Thailand will continue to serve as a key business and knowledge exchange platform for Asia’s safety, security, and smart-technology sectors. Taking place from 18 – 20 November 2026, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), the fair will unite 400 brands across 11,600 sqm of exhibition space, and is expected to welcome around 14,000 visitors representing government bodies, developers, manufacturers, a...

Allient Inc., a global designer and manufacturer of specialty Motion, Controls, and Power products and solutions for targeted industries and applications, has today announced the release of a new whitepaper titled A Selection Guide to Motors for Humanoid Robotics Systems. Humanoid robotics is transitioning from research into commercial and industrial applications, increasing demand for high-performance actuation in dynamic environments. As these systems develop, actuator performance, torque den...

AMAROK, an industry-pioneer perimeter security company, announces it has completed a strategic investment in Evolon Technology, Inc., acquiring a 45% ownership stake in the company. Evolon provides AI-powered video monitoring and virtual guarding solutions for commercial businesses. The partnership brings together proven perimeter defense and AI-powered monitoring to stop threats earlier, reduce losses, and deliver stronger outcomes for customers. This investment reinforces AMAROK’s commi...

The 27th edition of Secutech opens today at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, featuring around 400 exhibitors from nine countries and regions, including China, Germany, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, the UK and the US. Spanning over 15,000 sqm, the fair is primed to deliver a vibrant showcase of intelligent, secure, and sustainable solutions for the security and fire safety industries, affirming its position as Asia Pacific’s hub for innovation and procurement. Amid growing e...

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026 – 2030) has set a decisive course toward high quality, innovation-driven growth, calling for modern industrial systems powered by digital intelligence and advanced manufacturing. Aligned with this direction, Intersec Shanghai will return from 7 – 9 May 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai, bringing together domestic industry leaders and global exhibitors. A newly introduced International Zone will be a key hig...

Hochiki Europe will exhibit at The Fire Safety Event 2026, taking place at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, from 28 to 30 April. As Innovation Theatre sponsor and a returning exhibitor, the company will use this year's event to showcase new products, run live demonstrations and deliver three expert sessions across all three days of the show. Visitors to the Hochiki stand E97 will be able to see the company's latest products and systems in action. The new FIREscape Nepto black range w...

Scality, a pioneer in cyber-resilient storage software for the AI era, announces the appointment of Greg DiFraia, former CEO of Inlayer, as Senior Vice President of AI Alliances and Partnerships. In this role, DiFraia will lead Scality’s global AI ecosystem strategy, driving strategic partnerships and go-to-market initiatives to accelerate enterprise AI adoption. DiFraia brings over two decades of experience scaling technology businesses, with deep expertise across data storage, global ma...

ZeroEyes, creators of the AI-powered visual threat intelligence platform, and High Tech High, a San Diego County, CA-based charter school network, release details of their ongoing collaboration to protect students, staff and visitors from gun-related threats. High Tech High began its integration of ZeroEyes’ proactive AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software in September 2023 and has since expanded its deployment, based on positive feedback from parents and law enfo...

HID and Sharry have taken digital wallet-based student IDs into European higher education for the first time, delivering the capability at H-FARM College and enabling students, faculty and staff to access campus spaces using their smartphones or smartwatches. The deployment marks a significant milestone for European higher education, bringing together Sharry's smart access and workplace experience platform and HID's trusted identity solutions to deliver a seamless, digital-first campus experien...

The Assistant Secretary for Investment Security to the U.S. Department of the Treasury will give a keynote address at the 12th National Conference on CFIUS, at the Convene Hamilton Square, Washington, DC, on April 22-23, 2026. The keynote address is taking place at 8:45 a.m. on April 22. In this role, Mr. Chris Pilkerton leads the inter-agency Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and the Outbound investment security program. Mr. Pilkerton previously served in appointed a...

Infosecurity Europe, the most influential information security event, running from 2-4 June 2026 at Excel London, announces a major focus on artificial intelligence across its 2026 program, as new research reveals that nearly two-thirds (64%) of UK cybersecurity leaders believe Agentic AI will have the biggest impact on cybersecurity over the next three years. The findings, part of Infosecurity Europe’s 2026 Cybersecurity Trends Research, underscore the growing impact of AI on cybersecuri...