Barriers News

Nice and its HySecurity division will demonstrate the StrongArm® M30 crash-rated vehicle barrier at GSX (Global Security Exchange) 2026, September 14–16, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Visitors to Booth #1752 can experience live demonstrations of one of the industry's most trusted hostile vehicle mitigation solutions while learning how Nice supports security professionals with a comprehensive portfolio of perimeter protection technologies, engineering expertise, and...

At NVIDIA GTC in San Jose, Milestone Systems will showcase major advancements to its suite of AI developer tools coming out of Hafnia. The latest expansion introduces Synthetic Data and a forthcoming Training-as-a-Service (TaaS) offering, enabling developers to train AI models not only for real-world conditions, but also for rare and previously unseen scenarios. Bridging the gap Hafnia bridges the gap between data, training, and deployment, allowing developers to reduce dataset bias while tr...

Automatic Systems, an industry-pioneer manufacturer of secure pedestrian and vehicle entrance control access systems, is pleased to introduce its latest access control solutions. SlimLane EVO The SlimLane EVO next-generation optical turnstile combines a slender design with high-precision detection, a future‑proof electronic and software platform, and a cabinet that is customisable and easy to install. Its modular security architecture meets the needs of every application, from advanced tailgat...

LVT (LiveView Technologies, Inc.), the pioneer of rapidly deployable security solutions, today unveiled GuardGate, an advanced portable barrier solution that regulates access to restricted commercial areas. GuardGate augments guards at distribution centers, drop lots, storage yards, and any location to deter bad actors, address liability and compliance requirements, and provide objective evidence to accelerate investigations. GuardGate is a drop-and-go solution that allows customers to: Depl...

Gunnebo Entrance Control has launched NexGate, a compact entrance control solution designed to support retailers with secure, efficient movement through self-checkout environments. NexGate has been engineered specifically for high-traffic retail checkout zones. Its sliding leaf mechanism creates a controlled physical barrier that remains closed until a valid receipt or barcode is presented, reinforcing exit validation without introducing friction into the customer journey. Robust loss preventi...

People can gain unauthorized entry to secure locations using several methods. Tailgating attacks are one example. They depend on general complacency or the kindness of people and exploit system weaknesses to access restricted areas. Learn what a tailgating attack is, what one looks like in real life, and how to keep yourself from becoming a victim. What is a tailgating attack​? A piggyback attack occurs when one person or vehicle accesses an area immediately after another. They rely on the...

When most people think of bollards, they imagine the simple posts placed in urban environments to block vehicles from certain areas. But bollards are more than just visual barriers; they are sophisticated, scientifically designed structures designed to absorb and distribute intense forces. Learn how bollards work to keep people and property safe. A bollard is designed to stop, deflect, or redirect force, ensuring that any impact with a vehicle is safely absorbed and distributed. The forces boll...

Bollards are excellent security devices that limit vehicle access to protect buildings, establish pedestrian and work zones, and reduce accidents. To work effectively, they must be built to accepted industry standards. Learn about typical bollard dimensions and spacing and why they matter. What are bollard dimensions? Safety regulations and your intended purpose will dictate the size, type, and installation method of bollards needed. However, industry standards keep most bollards within a limi...

Stadiums host massive crowds, driving significant revenue but also presenting unique safety and security challenges. Taylor Swift concerts draw crowds of 50,000 to 70,000 people per night, and events like the Indianapolis 500 can see attendance swell to 300,000 or more. Effective stadium crowd control is essential to keep spectators safe, comply with federal and municipal regulations, protect personnel, and prevent damage to installations. Stadium crowd control objectives What are the elemen...

Hikvision, a global pioneer in AIoT solutions, is set to participate in Intersec 2026, where it will demonstrate how its latest technological advancements are empowering industries under the theme "AIoT Shapes a Better Future." Taking place at the Dubai World Trade Center from January 12-14, Hikvision’s showcase will feature how AIoT technologies are transforming industries and creating measurable value for businesses and communities. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore cutting...

Neurotechnology, a provider of deep learning-based solutions and high-precision biometric identification technologies, now announced that its face liveness detection technology has successfully passed a rigorous Level 2 (Level B) Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) evaluation. The independent assessment confirms that the upcoming releases of MegaMatcher SDK and MegaMatcher ID will comply with the ISO/IEC 30107-3 standard, demonstrating high resilience against sophisticated biometric spoofing at...

At the client, a multinational Oil and Gas company, the IT team provides technical support and security reporting to over 7,000 retail sites. Their work includes managing all firewalls, switches, VPNs, servers and network appliances, as well as the challenging job of keeping track of operational and compliance status. Due to limitations with its existing SIEM solution, the team in North America struggled to get full visibility on over 40% of the activities within its PCI environment. This signi...

Working in the heavily regulated and frequently targeted financial services industry, the client (a global financial services group) needed to ensure its cybersecurity posture was extremely robust to protect its infrastructure and customer data from threats. The previous threat detection solution posed challenges, notably with a high volume of false positives. Without a robust SIEM tool and relying on less effective UEBA processes, the team recognized the need to fortify its security framework...

The client, a pioneering Oil and Gas company, had formed a large central IT capability after many years of mergers and acquisitions. The team had an established on-premise capability, but it was made up of multiple siloed teams and disjointed processes. The company had been progressing a modernising cloud-first approach but had duplicated the organizational and process-based model they had on-premise during the process. Business-focused development teams The resulting cloud offering improved...

The client, a large telecommunications provider, had teams working across multiple time zones and operated a sprawling and complex IT system. The scale and density of this system made gaining visibility into IT services extremely difficult, leaving the security team blind to what was happening with its IT environment. With little-to-no operations monitoring tools in place to proactively monitor these systems, the team had no visibility on the availability of its IT services or KPIs such as fail...

With an extensive network of customers spanning the globe, cybersecurity is a primary concern for our client. Protecting extensive infrastructure and customer data requires a robust cybersecurity posture and effective tools, but the team found its SIEM solution lacking. Flooding its security team with an unmanageable number of false positives, the solution was diverting attention away from genuine threats and leaving them vulnerable. A substandard SIEM solution was not the only security issue....

The client, a pioneering oil and gas corporation, faced significant challenges in knowledge management. The software engineering function struggled with locating the right documentation across multiple platforms such as ADO Repo, Confluence, SharePoint, and others. This fragmented system created delays and inefficiencies, with engineers spending valuable time searching for answers rather than focusing on delivery. Slow Access to Technical Information The sheer volume of documentation, cont...

Simpro has been named the AI Game Changer of the Year, awarded by 6Sense during the Breakthrough conference. The award recognises organizations using AI to strengthen revenue performance, modernise operations and establish new benchmarks for B2B growth. At Simpro, AI is not only the foundation of our operating platform for the trades; it plays a critical role in how we operate. Teams across Simpro use AI to remove friction, improve decision-making, and create systems that scale efficiently...

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, highlights how modern, data-driven access control is becoming a strategic business priority for organizations in the Middle East, as they look to improve security, efficiency, and return on investment. For many organizations in the Middle East and beyond, access control has long been viewed as a necessary layer of security, providing a means to lock and unlock doors, restrict entry, and track who comes and goes. But in recent y...

March Networks®, a global pioneer in intelligent video surveillance, announces an expansion of its long-standing collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), helping customers reduce long-term video storage costs by up to 80% over 5-years, by deepening its use of Amazon S3 Vectors and Amazon S3 Glacier to advance both video intelligence and cloud storage.   Building on insights and discussions following AWS re:Invent 2025, March Networks is advancing its cloud...

Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services provider, is one of America’s best workplaces for culture, belonging and community according to Newsweek.   The news outlet’s 2025 list of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community features companies that prioritise culture, foster genuine belonging and build strong communities. Newsweek ranking “This honor is a reflection of the workforce we’ve buil...

ZBeta, a pioneer in delivering comprehensive physical security consulting services, now announced the addition of Jim McCormack as Learning and Development Manager. In this role, he will focus on building the company’s commitment to learning, technical excellence, and collaboration. McCormack will shape and oversee ZBeta’s learning and development initiatives, spanning onboarding, career growth, and knowledge sharing. His focus will be on creating programs that scale — helping...

The client, a British media and telecommunications company, was looking to increase operational efficiency, save time spent on identifying and addressing vulnerabilities and reduce risk by increasing visibility across their environment. With multiple security tools in different places, security data was siloed and needed to be accessed separately. This led to long periods of time spent jumping between tools to find data, and a lot of context switching when it came to looking at the results.&nbs...

As a pioneering energy supplier with a large software development practice, the client was spinning a lot of plates. Looking to streamline its software delivery process, the company targeted tooling as a potential area for improvement. With a huge number of software engineers working across the organization, tool sprawl had become a major issue. Tool proliferation was creating several challenges that were slowing down the SDLC, including: Increased costs: Each team was paying for tools indep...

Continuing its global expansion plan, Integrity360 has acquired Cresco, a well-established and highly regarded cybersecurity services company operating out of Brussels in Belgium. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition will enable Integrity360 to expand further into continental Europe and provides additional skilled resources to its existing substantial offensive security, cybersecurity consulting and compliance capability. Multiple cyber services disciplines Cresco,...

Milestone Systems, a world pioneer in data-driven video technology, released an advanced vision language model (VLM) specializing in traffic understanding and powered by NVIDIA Cosmos Reason.  The VLM powers two new products: a Video Summarization tool for XProtect® Video Management Software and a VLM as a Service for third-party integrations. Video Summarization for XProtect allows users to search summaries from visual data and automates reporting. Video Summarisation tool Vide...

The S12 Security Guarding Leadership Group (S12) is delighted to welcome five new members to its core committee. The S12 brings together security leaders to work as a collective with the Government, Security Industry Authority, and the Security Minister. Their mandate is to address and elevate critical industry issues, promote higher standards and professionalism, enhance public safety, and positively shape the perception of the security guarding sector. Latest round of nominations While the...

iDenfy, a global identity verification and fraud prevention company, announced the launch of its new fraud-triggered Shopify ID Verification app, designed to help e-commerce merchants to reduce chargebacks and risks linked to high-risk orders. The new Shopify app integrates directly with Shopify’s built-in fraud analysis system and automatically initiates identity verification for suspicious orders that are marked as “high-risk, enabling merchants to prevent fraud without disrupting...

Dormakaba has signed a binding agreement to acquire Avant-Garde Systems Inc., one of the largest independent solution providers for entrance systems control products in the US. This acquisition represents a core-in-the-core acquisition, strengthening Dormakaba’s North American go-to-market in access automation solutions. Consultation and product selection Founded in 2015 and based in Clarksville, Indiana, USA, Avant-Garde is a solution provider in the entrance systems control business,...

A major UK retailer known for its quality clothing, home products, and premium food offerings recently migrated their SIEM platform to Microsoft Sentinel, which was integrated with other Microsoft security tools, including Defender. Over the months, multiple configurations had been built up, creating complexity within the system. The alert overload problem After the migration, the SOC (Security Operations Center) team became overwhelmed by a flood of alerts—many of which were false posi...