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Queclink Wireless Solutions, a provider of IoT devices and hardware, has launched its smallest-ever GPS location device with the introduction of a real-time micro tracker for advanced lone worker protection. The GL30 possesses an ultra-compact and rugged design, multi-network connectivity, and enhanced location capabilities, making it ideal for the safety and security of employees working in remote or high-risk locations. Advanced alert and SOS functionality “The safeguarding of lone wo...

Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services company, announced that its Unified Command Center Solution has been named a runner up for the 2025 Project of the Year by Security Distributing and Marketing (SDM) magazine.  SDM’s annual Project of the Year Award recognizes exceptional commercial security projects in North America and the dealers and integrators behind them. Integrates real-time video analytics The solution optimizes logi...

SimpliSafe®, maker of award-winning smart home security systems, announced the SimpliSafe® Smoke & Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm Listener, an innovative device that enables customers to integrate their current smoke and CO detectors with SimpliSafe's connected system and 24/7 professional monitoring for fire and carbon monoxide hazards. The Alarm Listener works with existing detectors to trigger the SimpliSafe System when there's smoke or CO danger, providing an added layer of pro...

Flir, a Teledyne Technologies company, introduced the iXX-Series of next-generation app-enabled thermal cameras that are set to transform inspection tasks across a multitude of asset condition monitoring, building inspection, and other applications. Built on Flir’s new ACE platform, the iXX combines the power of apps with a high-performance thermography inspection tool, enabling scalable, intuitive, and connected condition monitoring. Flir radiometric images The new Flir iXX solves thes...

Salto North America has appointed Bob Wilkins as director of marketing and category management, further strengthening its leadership team as the company continues to expand its market presence and deliver solution-driven access control technology. Wilkins, based in St. Louis, will oversee the growth of both the marketing and category management teams. His role will focus on positioning SALTO WECOSYSTEM in the market, supporting business partners, and driving brand awareness across North America...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., a pioneer in AI-driven security and productivity solutions, along with its subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD-I), announced the commercial availability of RADCam™ Enterprise, a proactive video security platform now compatible with the industry’s pioneering Video Management Systems (VMS).  The intelligent talking camera can be integrated quickly and seamlessly into virtually any professional-grade video system....

Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services company, is proud to celebrate the country’s security professionals during the 2025 National Security Officer Appreciation Week beginning through September 21. Thank security professionals  “All of us at Allied Universal want to take this opportunity to thank security professionals around the world and continue to celebrate them every day,” said Steve Jones, global chairman and CEO of Alli...

Securitas Technology, the world’s second-largest commercial electronic security company, will showcase its latest innovations and industry-pioneering capabilities at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2025, taking place Sept. 29 to Oct. 1 in New Orleans, Louisiana.   As a trusted partner to millions of enterprise clients worldwide, Securitas Technology will use the GSX platform to demonstrate how it is leading the future of integrated security. Experts to discuss security trends At...

At GSX 2025 –Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, September 29 to October 1, booth #3619 - Vismo will demonstrate its new “Checkpoints”, which uses QR codes at key points in a building or venue to create timestamped logs of presence. Not requiring a GPS location, Checkpoints’ QR code readings are automatically recorded in Vismo’s secure portal immediately the codes are scanned by phone. Vismo Protect App’s panic button “Checkpoints e...

Wipro Limited, a pioneering AI-powered technology services and consulting company, announced an expanded partnership with CrowdStrike to launch Wipro CyberShieldSM MDR, an AI-powered unified managed security service (MSS) that simplifies and strengthens enterprise security operations. CyberShield MDR delivers industry-pioneering capabilities through a modern SOC that provides enhanced visibility, AI-driven automation, and greater efficiency. Se...

Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has strengthened its external security team with the addition of two new experienced and accomplished recruits. Jason Cooke joins Mayflex from Wavestore, where he was a Regional Sales Manager. Prior to that, he has worked at Pelco as a Channel Account Manager. Jason will be focused on looking after accounts predominantly in the Southeast. Prior roles of McLernon  Matt will be focused on looking after accounts in the Midlands and South W...

The Monitoring Association (TMA) announced that COPS Monitoring, a major provider of professional monitoring services in North America, has deployed the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP) across its UL-listed monitoring stations. With this launch, COPS Monitoring joins an already extensive list of major alarm security firms using the ASAP Service. Today, ASAP is the only digital alarm solution standardized with all major alarm security firms nationwide.  Collectively, those companies...

Property managers and residents face mounting challenges in multi-site security management, remote access control, communication gaps, and balancing modern convenience with budget constraints. Cloud-based solutions are revolutionizing how residential properties address these universal pain points. Sarah’s phone buzzed at 2 AM. As the property manager for three residential complexes across different cities, she’d grown accustomed to late-night emergencies. This time, it was a locked-...

Flir, a Teledyne Technologies company, launched its next-generation K-Series thermal cameras for best-in-class imaging before, during, and after firefighting. New single-range dynamic gain and higher resolutions support faster and better decision-making, while the introduction of integral wireless connectivity provides seamless configuration, live streaming, training, media downloads, and camera management. Introduced a single-range interface Newly introduced single-range interface ensures un...

The need for the security response to be accurate, fast, and adaptive has never been more important. A single security breach has the power to impact beyond that immediate ‘moment in time’. It can spiral into potential financial, operational, and reputational damage, taking years to recover from. Not to mention that regulatory and compliance violations can be costly, and legal action and liability claims can be debilitating. The impact to reputational damage and loss of trust caused...

Sophos, a pioneer and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, released its fifth annual Sophos State of Ransomware in Education report. The global study of 441 IT and cybersecurity pioneers shows the education sector is making measurable progress in defending against ransomware, with fewer ransom payments, dramatically reduced costs, and faster recovery rates. Yet, these gains are accompanied by mounting pressures on IT teams, who report widespread stress...

Kaseya, the pioneering provider of AI-powered IT management and cybersecurity software, announced the appointment of Anthony Anzevino as Chief Revenue Officer and Pratik Wadher as Chief Technology Officer, effective immediately. “We are at a pivotal moment in our industry,” said Rania Succar, CEO, Kaseya. “Small and midsize businesses are modernizing their technology stacks at a once-in-a-generation pace, and MSPs are their critical partners." "Kaseya has the o...

Aduna, the aggregator of standardized network APIs, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sekura.id, now a part of XConnect, a pioneering solution provider in mobile identity and numbering intelligence. The collaboration will accelerate the adoption of CAMARA-Compliant APIs such as Number Verification (NV), SIM Swap (SS), and Know Your Customer (KYC), while establishing a foundation to enable future APIs that support emerging digital identity, authentication, and fra...

Keihan Bus, established in 1922, is a long-standing public transportation provider with over 100 years of service in Japan. Its network spans Osaka, Kyoto, and Shiga prefectures, offering a wide range of safe and reliable transportation services and carrying over 10,000 passengers daily. The company also operates routes that serve major tourist destinations such as Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto and Dotonbori in Osaka, as well as direct access to the venue of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan—a...

Anyone responsible for facilities management or security is well aware that access control and keyholding are often challenging and, consequently, can cause a number of operational and even financial issues. Appetite for change Keyholding and access control are dynamic processes that involve daily activity and ongoing management. Keys are frequently stored off-site and exchanged daily. Access cards and fobs require setup. Every lapse creates a chain reaction: replacements, lock changes, risk r...

As the cybersecurity landscape rapidly evolves, Entrust announced a landmark achievement: The Entrust nShield Hardware Security Module’s (HSMs) implementation of three NIST standardized post-quantum algorithms have been validated by NIST’s Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program (CAVP). This milestone empowers enterprises to secure their sensitive data against the looming threats of quantum computing with confidence, backed by the credibility of NIST-validated, production-ready c...

Iris ID, a pioneer in iris recognition technology, announced that its FacePAD algorithm version 2.4.2 has successfully cleared the Level 1 iBeta Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) compliance tested with Iris ID iBAR 600E.  The certification underscores Iris ID’s commitment to delivering solutions with the highest standards of biometric security, accuracy and reliability.  Iris ID’s FacePAD algorithm Iris ID’s FacePAD algorithm is effective at distinguishing betwee...

HID, the pioneer in trusted identity and authentication solutions, announced that it successfully supported Stockholm's public transit authority, Storstockholms Lokaltrafik (SL), in transforming the daily travel experience for hundreds of thousands of passengers in the capital through a comprehensive digital ticketing modernization program. The initiative has eliminated paper tickets and enabled seamless contactless payments across buses, ferries, trams and metro stations. The technology u...

Zeus Fire and Security (Zeus), a portfolio company of Baltimore-based Access Holdings, announced a new partnership with Gallaher & Associates (Gallaher). Gallaher will join forces with Zeus to further the Zeus mission of protecting People, Property, and Profits, and expand Zeus into Tennessee and the Southeastern U.S. Gallaher’s long-standing reputation for innovation, customer service, and industry expertise has positioned them as a pioneer in fire, security, and communication soluti...

igus®, a pioneer in motion plastics, will showcase its Fairino FR20 collaborative palletizing robot at PACK EXPO Las Vegas.  This affordable palletizing solution will be featured at Booth SL-11022 from September 29 to October 1, demonstrating how accessible automation technology is transforming packaging and processing operations. Intelligent control systems The Fairino FR20 features a robust 20-kilogram payload capacity and 1,854-millimeter reach with six degrees of freedom. This c...

i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a pioneering manufacturer of edge computing cameras for security and public safety, announced the successful deployment of its advanced, AI-powered camera technology at a major UK aerospace manufacturing facility. The project, delivered in partnership with long-time integrator Richards CCTV, modernized the site’s aging security infrastructure, addressing stringent aviation industry compliance needs while enhancing safety, operationa...

AlgoSec, a cybersecurity pioneer, announced a gross dollar retention rate of over 90% in the first half of 2025, following the launch of its AlgoSec Horizon platform. Since its release, the Horizon platform has gained adoption across industries, underscoring the market need for convergence of cloud and on-premises networks. This widespread adoption has driven a 36% increase in new annual recurring revenue (ARR) in the first half of 2025 compared to 2024. Advanced AI capabilities The Hori...

Blackline Safety Corp., a pioneer in connected safety technology, announced the appointment of Vasi Philomin, Executive Vice President, Data and AI at Siemens, to its Board of Directors effective Sept. 11, 2025. Previously, Philomin served as Vice President & General Manager, Generative AI for Amazon. A pioneering voice in enterprise AI adoption across many industries, Philomin brings deep expertise in industrial AI and IoT platforms, with a proven track record of commercializing innov...

At this year’s Defense and Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition, defense technology pioneer HENSOLDT and real-time analytics pioneer KX signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on next-generation defense data solutions. The agreement marks a strategic alignment between HENSOLDT’s advanced sensor, mission system, and Electromagnetic Warfare capabilities and KX’s world-class high-performance analytics platform, used globally across sectors where mi...

Sopra Steria, a major European player in the tech sector, announces the integration of hybrid post-quantum encryption technology at the heart of Datasphere, its data-centric security solution. The solution now offers a unique combination of data labeling, attribute-based access control and the latest quantum-proof encryption technologies. This development marks a decisive step forward in securing sensitive data, at a time when the acceleration of computing power is paving the way for new cyber...