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Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services provider, has been selected by Seton Hall University™ to provide campus security programs. This moves strengthens the University’s commitment to providing a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. New security program Allied Universal will deliver comprehensive campus security services, including trained personnel, safety patrols, and emergency response su...

Zimperium zLabs published new findings showing a rapid, global increase in NFC relay malware that abuses Android’s Host Card Emulation (HCE) to harvest payment data and complete fraudulent “tap-to-pay” transactions. First observed in April 2024 as isolated samples, this campaign family has expanded to more than 760 malicious apps, leveraging 70+ command-and-control servers, dozens of Telegram bots/channels, and localized impersonation of banks and government services across R...

AMAG Technology™, a world pioneer in access control, identity management, and integrated security solutions, is naming Suprema as its strategic partner for biometric readers. This formalized partnership builds on years of successful collaboration and ensures customers worldwide benefit from a fully integrated solution that combines AMAG’s Symmetry™ Solution Suite with Suprema’s biometric technology. AMAG’s Symmetry system Suprema’s industry-pioneering biome...

Integrated access control and security manufacturer - TDSi has announced the release of GARDiS Pro Version 3.1, the latest enhanced iteration of its GARDiS Access Control Management Software. GARDiS 3.1 introduces expanded biometric support and intelligent credential management, delivering improved hardware reporting capabilities and new third-party integration options to further enhance system performance and flexibility. Latest update for GARDiS Pro Tina Baker, Software Development Man...

Commvault has introduced Data Rooms, a secure environment that enables enterprises to safely connect their trusted backup data to the AI platforms they rely on, or to their own AI initiatives, such as internal data lakes. By combining governed, self-service access with built-in classification and compliance controls, Data Rooms bridges the gap between data protection and data activation, helping organizations transform backup data into AI-ready assets without adding new risk or complexity. ...

Skills for Security is attending the inaugural Security Event Asia to highlight its commitment to building a skilled, professional security workforce through apprenticeships, technical qualifications and continuing professional education. As the UK’s foremost provider of training and skills development for the security industry, on stand 1525, Skills for Security will share practical and digital ways the sector can attract new talent, upskill existing staff, and respond to changing techno...

Comelit-PAC has appointed James Pyle as Business Development Manager (BDM) for the Northwest, reinforcing its commitment to providing specialist support for customers across the region. James joins with a strong background in the security and building technologies sector, having worked with installers, consultants and end users on tailored solutions in both residential and commercial markets. His primary focus at Comelit-PAC will be Door Entry a continued area of core growth, together with cro...

Cognitec Systems Pty Ltd is working with Home Affairs Australia to deliver 250 camera devices for facial image capture, image quality check, and traveler identity verification at all major international airports in Australia. With approximately 41 million international travelers entering and leaving Australia each year, the Department uses facial biometrics to collect and electronically verify the identity of eligible international travelers. Cognitec hardware and software systems Cognitec&rs...

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Metal Products Inc. (“MPI”), a US manufacturer of custom-made hollow metal doors and frames. "I am very pleased to welcome MPI to ASSA ABLOY. This acquisition delivers on our strategy to strengthen our position in mature markets through adding complementary products and solutions to our core business," says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. MPI's strong reputation "MPI has built a strong reputation in our industry for trusted, consistent delive...

Consort Architectural Hardware is proud to announce its debut appearance at the London Build Expo 2025, marking a major milestone in the company’s growth and presence within the UK construction industry. The two-day event, taking place between the 19th - 20th of November at the Olympia London, welcomes the best innovation, technology and services across the construction sector, with visitors of stand P40 able to find a wide-ranging display of Consort’s leading ironmongery products a...

AuditBoard, the AI-powered global platform for connected risk transforming audit, risk, and compliance, announced the launch of Accelerate, a powerful new AI solution that delivers natural-language workflows, continuous auditing and monitoring, document intelligence, and agentic AI. The launch builds on the strong foundation of AuditBoard’s existing AI innovations, further empowering global risk teams with the world’s first AI-driven connected risk platform. AuditBoard’s new...

Hikvision has announced that it will host the Shaping Intelligence 2025 – Commercial Summit from November 19-21, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand. Under the theme "Intelligent Commerce for Thriving Businesses," the summit will bring together 250+ senior executives, business leaders, technology innovators, and industry experts to explore intelligent commercial transformation, paving the way for thriving businesses. Intelligent commerce solutions "We are excited to gather industry pioneers in B...

Allegion UK is proud to return as sponsor for this year’s Diploma in Scheduling award at the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) Education Awards, taking place at London’s Grand Connaught Rooms on Thursday, 20th November, 2025. This year’s ceremony marks the 45th GAI Education Awards, which is recognized as a flagship event in the annual architectural ironmongery calendar and for the second year running, Allegion UK is sponsoring this award to celebrate the outstanding ac...

Visitor management systems can be an important component of a comprehensive security program and may help organizations manage facility access and visitor tracking as part of their overall security strategy. They also play an important role in delivering a seamless visitor experience and optimizing front desk operations by streamlining check-ins and reducing administrative burdens. Many organizations have visitor management procedures in place that require a receptionist or other employee to ke...

Commvault, a major provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, has announced two new appointments for North Europe, as Martin Gittins moves into the Area Vice President (AVP) role for the region and Mark Molyneux joins the company as Field CTO.  As AVP of North Europe, Gittins will be responsible for growth, leadership, and strategy within this key market for Commvault. He joined the company in February of this year, leading the charge for Strategic Ac...

Illumio Inc., the breach containment company, announced Insights Agent, a new capability within Illumio Insights, the company’s AI-driven cloud detection and response (CDR) solution. Agent is an AI-powered, persona-driven guide designed to reduce alert fatigue, accelerate threat detection, and enable containment by delivering real-time, tailored alerts and instant one-click remediation recommendations. This powerful extension of Insights helps security teams stay focused and move quickly...

ZBeta, a pioneer in delivering comprehensive physical security consulting services, has announced the appointment of Chris Martini as Principal Consultant. In this role, Chris will guide strategic initiatives, strengthen client partnerships, and help advance ZBeta's mission of delivering transformative solutions. Prior roles of Chris Martini Chris is a board-certified security pioneer with more than 30 years of experience designing and pioneering enterprise risk, physical security, and resil...

Codelocks, an access control specialist, has received two ISO certifications that help its customers to meet supply chain requirements, while also signaling the organization’s widening commitment to people, the planet, and processes. The recognized standards certifications – environmental management (ISO 14001), and occupational health and safety management (ISO 45001) – provide Codelocks’ customers peace of mind they are working with a supplier that is committed to resp...

SAGE Integration Inc. proudly welcomes Thomas "Tad" Dowdy as Operations Manager for Logistics and Aviation Verticals. Tad began his career in the early 1990s as an end user working in logistics and corporate security, before moving to the integration side of the security industry.  Roles of Tad Dowdy His tenure as a security professional, leadership skills, and vast knowledge of logistics and the aviation security verticals add additional depth and subject matter expertise to the SAGE t...

SAGE Integration Inc. is proud to announce and welcome Milt "Milton" Newman as Strategic Accounts and Procurement Manager. Milt's 40 years of experience in the security industry as an end user and security integrator, leadership, operations, and vast knowledge of electronic security systems make him a perfect fit for the SAGE team.  Experience in the security industry  Milt's favorite part of the security industry is "finding and putting together the right widgets to get them to do...

ChapsVision announces the signing of an important partnership agreement with German System Vertrieb Alexander (SVA) GmbH, a pioneering provider of IT services. The collaboration is a decisive step towards strengthening European digital sovereignty, especially in the area of intelligent data platforms and big data analytics. SVA brings to the collaboration its project management expertise, flexibility and diversity of services to develop solutions tailored to the needs of companies and public in...

Third Millennium, a provider of access control solutions and part of HID, announces the launch of new RXQR and RXQRK readers — multi-technology access-control devices that integrate high-security RFID card and QR code credentials into a single, elegant unit. Designed to simplify visitor and contractor management, and support both legacy and modern communication protocols, the RXQR range is part of Third Millennium’s RX Series, delivering an advanced yet cost-effective solution for t...

ChapsVision, the pioneering European provider of AI-powered data processing, has signed an important partnership agreement with rola Security Solutions, the German market leader in security solutions. The agreement includes the deployment of ChapsVision’s ArgonOS software for European security agencies. This solution offers a powerful alternative to non-European providers while ensuring interoperability, robustness and compliance with European values. The cooperation is a decisive step to...

The Keyholding Company (TKC), a UK-based tech-enabled security services provider, has published its first B Corp Impact Report following certification in 2024.  Publishing an annual Impact Report is a requirement for all certified B Corps, designed to ensure ongoing transparency and accountability. The reports track performance across five areas of impact – Governance, Workers, Community, Customers and Environment – and demonstrate how businesses are working to balance profit w...

Suprema, a global pioneer of AI-based security solutions, announced its participation at GSX 2025, held from September 29–October 1, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. At booth #1770, Suprema spotlighted BioStar Air, the first and only cloud-based access control platform designed to natively support biometric authentication. Suprema demonstrated how BioStar Air is transforming access control through three core capabilities: zero on-premises architecture, native biometric authentic...

Following its inaugural meeting with the Security Minister, the Security Industry Authority (SIA), and the Home Office, the newly established S12 Security Guarding Leadership Group has opened an industry-wide consultation to identify the key priorities that will shape its agenda and future workstreams. The S12 is inviting security professionals, businesses, clients, and stakeholders from across the guarding sector to share their views on the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the...

Zimperium, the world's pioneer in mobile security, announced new research from its zLabs team exposing ClayRat, a rapidly expanding Android spyware campaign targeting Russian users. Disguised as popular apps, such as WhatsApp, TikTok, Google Photos, and YouTube, ClayRat steals sensitive information, including SMS, call logs, device data, and front-camera photos. New obfuscation layers While exploiting Android’s default SMS handler role to bypass security prompts While exploiting Androi...

The German Design Council has been shaping the design landscape in Germany since 1953. Every year, the organization presents the ICONIC AWARD to recognize visionary architecture and innovative solutions. At the 2025 awards ceremony, dormakaba's Quantum Pixel+ electronic hotel lock was honored with the ICONIC AWARD. Digital product solution The digital product solution increases convenience for hotel guests. Modern technologies, such as NFC, RFID, Bluetooth® Low Energy, and digital wallets...

In an emergency, first responders, School Resource Officers (SROs), and responsible parties need to gain access to campus buildings to assess alerts and potential threats. With Connect ONE®’s new Emergency Response Platform (ERP), included with any service level at no additional charge, first responders and SROs can view cameras, unlock doors and outputs, activate task functions, initiate lockdown and see recent activity. Connect ONE ERP Connect ONE ERP unifies multiple school syste...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has partnered with San Juan de Dios Hospital in Seville, Spain, to transform it into a smart and sustainable asset. With buildings accounting for around 40 percent of global carbon emissions, and healthcare facilities increasingly facing financial and sustainability pressures, improving operational efficiency is crucial. At San Juan de Dios Hospital, Siemens has turned this challenge into an opportunity with its AI-based digital building technology. By deploying its...