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Zivver, a pioneer in secure communications, has published its latest report, shedding light on critical gaps in email security practices and their alignment with increasing regulatory requirements. The findings from Email Security Trends 2025: The Widening Disconnect Between Email Security and Risk Management highlight the often-overlooked threats in email security, and the scrutiny of regulatory demands on organizations. Data leak prevention Landmark directives such as NIS2, DORA, and GDPR d...

3DX-RAY Ltd has announced at Intersec the sale of a follow-on order for a ThreatScan® system for EOD operations in Ukraine. This sale is a double-digit order from an unnamed customer for units deployed on operations in that conflict zone. Of the ThreatScan® systems on the show, this year is the 3DX-RAY ThreatScan®-AS1(ISC) portable X-Ray System and the latest AS2 panel. User-friendly ThreatSpect software ThreatScan®-AS1(ISC) is a robust amorphous silicon portable x-ray inspect...

Opened to mark the 100th anniversary of Bauhaus’ founding, the Bauhaus Museum Dessau is a comprehensive public presentation of the Bauhaus Dessau Foundation collection. On show for the very first time, this valuable collection includes around 49,000 cataloged exhibits and is the second-largest Bauhaus collection in the world. Transparency and simplicity Located in the center of the city, the museum is a building within a building – a suspended concrete structure inside a glas...

Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology, together with Total Safety, a pioneering global provider of integrated industrial safety solutions, announced a new $1.6 million deal that sees Total Safety purchasing more than 100 of Blackline’s next-generation EXO 8 portable area monitors. The EXO 8s will become part of Total Safety’s rental fleet, contracted by some of the world’s largest energy companies for critical monitoring and maintenance activi...

Keysight Technologies, Inc. launched AppFusion, a network visibility partner program that integrates third-party security and monitoring solutions directly into its network packet brokers. The program integrates market-pioneering technologies from Forescout, Instrumentix, and Nozomi Networks, enabling customers to streamline network and security operations (NetOps/SecOps) while significantly reducing infrastructure costs. This all-in-one, multi-vendor solution helps IT professionals r...

Over the years, video surveillance has transformed from a security solution to an organization-wide intelligence tool, delivering data that improves operational efficiency, sales and marketing planning, business operations, and more. As new capabilities and analytics emerge in video systems, their popularity continues to rise — but, so does their attractiveness to malicious actors. Cybersecurity must, therefore, be at the forefront of every video deployment and maintenance strategy. Sha...

Hikvision is excited to announce its participation in Intersec 2025, one of the world’s premier trade fairs for security, safety, and fire protection. The event, which is the largest security exhibition in the Middle East region, will take place at the World Trade Center in Dubai, from January 14-16, 2025. In 2025, the Hikvision team will showcase its AIoT ecosystem, which transcends traditional security to deliver integrated end-to-end innovations for a better world.  Products on d...

The PSA Network, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, announced the 25 members of the PSA Partner Program (P3) for 2025.  The P3 program is a performance-driven initiative tailored for technology partners, evaluating and categorizing them based on criteria reflecting their impact and achievements within the network. PSA integrators Partners meeting the annual sales threshold are assessed using a weighted scale Partners meeting the annual sales thresh...

Award-winning global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security is gearing up to showcase the latest in its innovative technology suite at Intersec Dubai from 14-16 January 2025.  Together with their Technology Partners, DEA Security, COMMEND, Moro Hub, and Stratus Technologies, Gallagher will be showcasing their latest advanced perimeter protection, innovative access control, secure credentials, Apple Wallet integration, as well as the recently released, Controller 7000 (C7000) Enhanc...

With the market constantly demanding security changes, Anviz has taken a bold step forward with the launch of the M7 Palm—a groundbreaking smart biometric access control terminal that harnesses the power of palm vein recognition technology.  As the need for intelligence and security in building spaces continues to evolve, the demand for more compatible yet user-friendly access control solutions has never been stronger. The M7 Palm represents our answer to this challenge, offering a u...

Sophos, a global pioneer of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, announced that its Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service has reached a major milestone, now protecting more than 26,000 organizations globally, growing its customer base by 37% in 2024. This achievement highlights the increasing demand for Sophos’ proactive, expert-led security solutions, which help organizations of all sizes stay protected 24/7 against increasingly sophisticated cyber thre...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”), a global pioneer in AI-driven security and productivity solutions, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices Residential, Inc. (RAD-R), has appointed Steve Danelon as President of RAD-R. This key appointment underscores RAD-R’s commitment to redefining residential security with innovative, AI-driven solutions like the recently launched RADCam™. Prior roles of Danelon&nb...

ISC West and its premier sponsor, the Security Industry Association (SIA), are excited to announce the return of the highly anticipated ISC West Concert, set to take place on April 2, 2025, at 5 p.m. at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. Headlining the concert will be the iconic rock band Gin Blossoms, bringing their signature hits and unforgettable energy to the ISC West Main Stage.  Headline sponsor Wavelynx, the open and secure access platform of readers, Wallet credentials, and physical...

In 2021, FLIR Teledyne launched the FLIR Si124-LD acoustic imaging camera. It represented state-of-the-art technology, and 4 years later, it is still seen as a high-end analytical tool with an amazing array of advanced features and benefits. So what is an acoustic camera and what are they used for? Acoustic cameras contain a high number of highly sensitive microphones capable of detecting sounds well out of the audible range of the human ear. The sounds picked up by the microphones are translat...

Altronix, the recognized pioneer in power and data transmission for the professional security industry, is exhibiting its innovative portfolio of solutions at Intersec Dubai 2025 from January 14–16. Visit stand S2-D18 to explore advanced power solutions that boost critical infrastructure resilience, extend range, maximize system uptime, and enable seamless scalability. Modern security systems “Altronix continues to lead the industry by delivering solutions that enhance system perf...

Hikvision has introduced its Prime Pass Series speed gates designed to provide a unified and simple access solution for diverse environments. This innovative new series integrates advanced technologies such as direct Time-of-Flight (dToF) sensors and biometric recognition, combining record acquisition, verification, and control into a single cohesive system to streamline installation and enhance the passing experience. Challenge for installers  Installing and managing speed gates can of...

The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organization dedicated to advancing smart home and Z-Wave® technology released the list of the latest Certified Z-Wave and Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) smart home devices that centralize the control and interface of connected smart devices across a property. With nearly 100 ZWLR-certified devices in the market and over 4,500 devices in the Z-Wave ecosystem, this roundup includes new devices categorized as hubs, controllers, and gateways. Z-W...

Ivanti, the software company that breaks down barriers between IT and security so that Everywhere Work can thrive, announced that it has named current Ivanti COO Dennis Kozak as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in a planned transition, effective January 1, 2025. He succeeds Jeff Abbott, who will remain on the Company’s board of directors. Ivanti’s next CEO “Dennis has led our sales, marketing, and operations organizations through a period of rapid expansion with four acquisitio...

Modernizing a town's transport hub requires a careful balance of effective security, useful functionality, and sleek design.  Jacksons Fencing successfully completed a fencing solution for the Newbury Bus Station redevelopment - an innovative, secure, and sustainable fencing solution that enhances both safety and esthetics at this key transportation spot. Modern redesign Jacksons Fencing was specified to deliver a key that not only met rigid security ideals As part of West Berkshir...

Interface Systems, a pioneering managed service provider of security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, has identified key security and technology trends that will shape retail and restaurant security in 2025. As threats evolve and technology accelerates, Interface anticipates a convergence of AI, advanced video analytics, and smarter monitoring solutions to drive more proactive and efficient business security systems. Growing sophistication of reta...

dormakaba has successfully completed the previously announced divestment of the South African entity dormakaba South Africa (Pty) Ltd. to the local management team with effect from 31 December 2024. The Sub-Saharan African business divested by dormakaba will continue to operate under new ownership and will serve as the exclusive dormakaba partner in the region. New production facility To consolidate its Montreal (Canada) based sites dormakaba sold the company's previous manufacturi...

The award-winning global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, is proud to announce the appointment of Linda McConnell as Head of Product Marketing. Stepping into the role in December 2024, and based in the company’s global headquarters in Hamilton, New Zealand, Linda brings to the role more than 15 years' experience in B2B marketing in the technology and sports sectors. Latest addition to Gallagher’s award Linda will lead Gallagher’s team of global Product Marketers W...

Gunnebo Entrance Control has launched a downloadable white paper investigating why businesses should encourage active commuting. With active transport (walking and cycling) making it onto the decarbonization agenda for the first time at COP29, ‘Encouraging Healthier Commuting’, looks at the positive environmental and health benefits of cycle commuting and how employers can encourage it as a way of traveling to work. Secure entrance control solutions Revealing the boost to heath,...

adCAPTCHA, the specialist security verification platform, has partnered with the agency Wild Parrot to reach 99 percent bot stoppage across its web platforms. Wild Parrot, a dynamic web builder agency, faced bot infiltration across their web platforms, disrupting user experiences and compromising security for numerous Wild Parrot clients. Impact of bot-driven activities Wild Parrot selected adCAPTCHA for its proven track record and innovative path to blocking bot activity This widespread iss...

ISC West, hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), unveiled its 2025 Keynote Series. Featuring a powerhouse lineup of experts in cybersecurity, retail security, and leadership, each keynote will offer invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities transforming the field of security.  Actionable strategies "We're honored to present such a remarkable array of thought pioneers at ISC West 2025," said Mary Beth Shaughnessy, ISC Eve...

IDIS will showcase its expanded range of video surveillance technologies at Intersec 2025 (14-16 January, Dubai World Trade Center). New products and end-to-end solutions will be ideal for a broad range of regional applications, from critical infrastructure and large-scale developments to commercial applications, including hospitality, leisure, retail, and banking. Latest offerings from IDIS IWS, which makes building and deploying dynamic video walls of any type and size simple and fast Th...

OSI Systems, Inc. (the “Company” or “OSI Systems”) announced that its Security division received an order for approximately $27 million to provide a range of checkpoint and hold baggage screening solutions to an international customer. Aviation security products Among the systems to be delivered are the RTT® 110 (Real Time Tomography) explosive detection system for screening hold baggage, Orion® 920CT (Computed Tomography) checkpoint screening system integrate...

Siemens is showcasing its vision for the future where data, AI and software-defined automation will converge to enable unprecedented flexibility, optimization and continuous improvement across the world’s industries, for companies of any size. This ambition is at the heart of Siemens' presence at CES 2025, the world's most influential tech event. Siemens – the global pioneer in industrial software –demonstrated how its technologies are empowering customers to take bold leaps i...

Schlage, a trusted pioneer in home security and access solutions for over a century, announced its latest breakthroughs in smart lock technology at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES): the Schlage Sense Pro™ Smart Deadbolt and the Schlage Arrive™ Smart WiFi Deadbolt. Set to transform home access with its cutting-edge innovation, the Schlage Sense Pro™ Smart Deadbolt, which will feature Matter-over-Thread, delivers a hands-free unlocking experience...

ZBeta, a pioneer in delivering comprehensive physical security consulting services, announced that Jaret Alexander has been appointed Vice President of Design Services.  In this role, he leads ZBeta's technical and operational teams, driving strategic growth and operational excellence. He ensures teams are equipped to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions, while fostering leadership development, optimizing processes, and working to position the organization for long-term success. Pri...