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Commvault, delivering continuous recovery for the AI era, announces new AgentRecover capabilities designed to help organizations audit agent activity, restore agents, and recover the data and systems they affected across environments. With support for Amazon Bedrock AgentCore and Microsoft Foundry, Commvault is extending full-stack recovery across supported AI agents and the enterprise systems they interact with. Amazon Bedrock AgentCore and Microsoft Foundry provide services for building, depl...

Commvault, delivering continuous recovery for the AI era, today announced Commvault Recovery Studio, a new approach to enterprise recovery that will use precise automation to bring back the business, not just the data. It will orchestrate the recovery of applications, identities, configurations, infrastructure dependencies, and datasets together in an automated, runbook-driven workflow to help organizations resume business operations fast. Vast arrays of interconnected components With Recover...

Honeywell Technologies introduces a set of new AI-powered building automation offerings, including EBI One, fire and life safety, and security innovations at Accelerate 2026, its largest-ever industry event with more than 2,000 customers and partners. The new technologies are designed to help building owners and operators modernise infrastructure, improve safety and efficiency, and accelerate the transition from automation to autonomy with practical, AI-driven features. “Buildings are at...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, will participate in two pioneering European utility and industry events this November, demonstrating how organizations can improve reliability, optimize maintenance, and gain greater visibility into critical infrastructure through connected condition monitoring solutions. FLIR will exhibit at Asset Performance 2026, taking place 18-19 November at the Flanders Meeting & Convention Center Antwerp, Belgium, where attendees can visit th...

Suprema, a pioneer in intelligent access control and physical security solutions, is hosting its global partner conference, ‘Suprema Global Partner Program (SGPP) 2026,’ at Lahan Select Gyeongju in Gyeongbuk, South Korea, on November 11–12. SGPP 2026 brings together more than 300 participants, including key global partners as well as executives and employees from Suprema’s headquarters and eight overseas subsidiaries across North America, Latin America, the UK, Europe, t...

Scality, a pioneer in data infrastructure software for AI-era storage at scale, has joined the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE™) Program as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA) under the Root operated by the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA). As a CNA, Scality assigns CVE Identifiers (CVE IDs) and publishes corresponding CVE Records for vulnerabilities discovered in all of its software products, including Scality RING, Scality ARTESCA and Scality ADI. Scality became a C...

2026 marks a special milestone for Keynetics as the company celebrates a decade in business and looks back at how an idea that once raised eyebrows in some of the UK's most security-conscious boardrooms has grown into a key management solution used across multiple industries and markets. The company behind SentriGuard smart key management systems has spent the past decade challenging the way organizations think about physical keys and the role they still play in modern access control. Today, Ke...

Gunnebo Safe Storage is strengthening its presence in the Swiss market through an expanded partnership with IMHOTEC Next Level Safes Engineering AG. Under the new arrangement, IMHOTEC will have an exclusive role for Chubbsafes and Primat across Switzerland. IMHOTEC will become the exclusive Swiss partner for certified Chubbsafes and the complete Starprim range from Primat. The two portfolios will be supported by Imhotec’s established engineering expertise, local stock and nationwide servi...

Evolv Technology, a pioneer in AI-powered weapons screening, announces the release of Evolv eXpedite™ 3.0, the newest update to the company’s AI-powered bag screener. eXpedite 3.0 is built around three outcomes: showing operators exactly where to search when a bag alerts, delivering a stronger balance of knife detection against nuisance alerts, and providing one connected view of people and bag screening. Evolv’s Red Box guided search, a new detection algorithm, and an upgraded...

dormakaba introduces AVA Entryway Intelligence, a new solution designed to help facility managers better monitor and maintain automatic entrances. AVA will debut at the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) World Workplace, November 18-20 in Anaheim, California. Entryways are the first impression of a building and are among its most frequently used systems, yet facility teams have little insight into their condition until something goes wrong. Door failures can disrupt building o...

DigiCert, a pioneer in intelligent trust, releases findings from its global consumer study revealing fraudulent emails are affecting British shoppers and potentially costing retailers sales ahead of Black Friday. The study of 2,000 UK consumers found that 43% had deleted or abandoned an email in the past year because they were unsure whether it was genuine. Nearly one in five (18%) had delayed a purchase while 12% had shopped with another retailer. Busiest shopping periods The findings highli...

Fire safety manufacturer Advanced has been named a finalist in eight categories across two major industry awards, recognizing achievements spanning product innovation, complex project delivery, sustainability, training and customer support. The Newcastle-based manufacturer has secured five finalist positions at the Security & Fire Awards for Excellence 2026 and three at the ECN Awards 2026, with winners set to be revealed within days of each other at ceremonies on 30 November and 3 December...

Hochiki Europe has completed a new fire detection system at 334 Oxford Street, a mixed-use retail and office development on one of Europe’s busiest shopping streets. Hall & Kay Fire installed the system, which is based on Hochiki’s ESP open protocol. It protects 11 storeys and a site capacity of 7,915 occupants. The installation had to be completed within a tight program while fire protection was maintained across the building’s basement, ground floor and nine upper f...

Hanwha Vision, a pioneer in video surveillance and security solutions, launches a new range of Smart Network Industrial (SNI) Power over Ethernet (PoE) injectors, designed to simplify camera installations and deliver reliable performance in demanding environments. Designed and manufactured in the UK exclusively for Hanwha Vision by AMG, the new range combines high-power PoE capabilities, compact industrial construction and flexible mounting options to support a wide variety of security applicat...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...