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Xtract One Technologies announced its SmartGateway has been selected by Meridian Public School District (MPSD) in Meridian, Mississippi, to amplify school safety throughout its campuses. The comprehensive, customizable entry screening solution is designed to unobtrusively scan students and visitors with the ability to detect concealed threats before they are brought onto campus, maintaining a secure, yet welcoming, school environment. Xtract One’s SmartGateway Meridian Public Schools is...

Motorola Solutions announced it is introducing ‘AI nutrition labels’ to provide clear, concise information about how artificial intelligence (AI) is used across its safety and security technologies. The initiative is a first for public safety and enterprise security products, helping people understand a product’s core AI “ingredients,” just as food nutrition labels were born from a desire to understand dietary intake. Safety and security “It is our unwaveri...

Ethics can impact a company's reputation, profitability, and overall sustainability. Ethics extend beyond the law to encompass doing the "right thing" even when it is not legally mandated. As technologies such as artificial intelligence and data sharing continue to impact the physical security industry, a focus on ethics today is timelier than ever. A commitment to moral principles is critical to build a successful, sustainable, and respected industry. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: What...

Keeping beachgoers, swimmers and surfers safe is all in a day’s work for the team at South Maroubra Surf Live Saving Club, and every second counts when an incident unfolds on the water.   One of the most topical issues and threats to those enjoying Australia’s world-renowned beaches is sharks, so for the surf club it made sense to look to smart, new technology to keep those who enjoy the sand and surf safe. Security technology to lifesavers   "Since the club wa...

Axis Communications, the industry pioneer in video surveillance, announced the promotion of Keith D’Sa to Director of Sales, North America. Previously Country Manager for Canada, D’Sa will now lead the North American field sales organization, consisting of six U.S. business areas in addition to Canada. In his new role, he will focus on driving continued growth and deepening engagement with Axis’ valued channel partners and customers. D’Sa succeeds longtime sales leader L...

Nearly two in five healthcare workers in the U.S. say they have considered leaving their positions due to safety concerns, with almost half (45%) likely to leave their job in the next 12 months, according to new research conducted by Verkada in partnership with The Harris Poll. Verkada's Healthcare Safety Report Against the backdrop of an already challenging environment that has pushed 138,000 nurses out of the workforce since 2022, Verkada's Healthcare Worker Safety Report...

New research from Dell Technologies and Intel reveals that 71% of U.K. IT Decision Makers (ITDMs) view the move to Microsoft Windows 11 as an opportunity to upgrade their PC fleets with AI-capable systems.  The ‘Windows 11 and AI PC Readiness Report’ also found that U.K. businesses see upgrading to AI PCs when they transition to Windows 11 to transform operations, with 64% saying being able to run AI applications effectively is critical or extremely critical for their organizat...

Rhombus, a pioneer in cloud-managed physical security solutions, announced the expansion of its AI-powered Operational Analytics capabilities with two powerful new features: Line Crossing and Occupancy Counting. These solutions give organizations real-time spatial intelligence tools to improve how they manage traffic flow, space utilization, and staffing. Both work with existing Rhombus camera infrastructure and can be centrally managed from the Rhombus console. Tradit...

Suprema, a pioneer in AI-powered access control and security solutions, announced that its AI-based facial authentication access control devices have obtained CE RED certification under the European Union(EU)’s updated Radio Equipment Directive (RED), which now includes stricter cybersecurity requirements. Public sources and Suprema’s own research indicate that no other access-control company has yet met this new CE RED cybersecurity standard. Earning the certificate strengthens Su...

Siren, the all-in-one investigation company, and Flashpoint, the pioneer in threat data and intelligence, announced a strategic partnership to deliver a unified environment to streamline end-to-end investigations, surface hidden connections, and drive timely, intelligence-led decisions for security and intelligence teams. As geopolitical tensions rise, and hybrid threats, combining cyber, physical, and informational tactics, impact both private and public sectors, organizations face increasing...

Group-IB, a pioneering creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, announced the launch of Fraud Matrix 2.0 - a state-of-the-art analytics tool designed to help organizations detect, respond to, and prevent fraud with greater accuracy and agility. Evolution in fraud protection Inspired by the MITRE ATT&CK® framework, Fraud Matrix is a unique comprehensive framework developed by Group-IB, designed to describe the actions and behaviors employed...

Reinforcing its commitment to continual product development and innovation, barox Kommunikation AG is delighted to announce that it has appointed Adrian Briner to the role of Product Manager. In his new role at barox, Adrian will be responsible for shaping the barox range of innovative Ethernet switch, media converter and IP extender product portfolio. Needs of the video security industry “My aim will be to continually align the mix of barox products to keep pace with the ever-changing...

The latest in our ongoing series introducing some of Hanwha Vision’s pioneering partners leads us to Martin Jones, Director of Global Accounts at Morphean, a cloud-based video surveillance, access control, and business intelligence platform that enables users to monitor, manage, and protect their operations securely and remotely, while gaining actionable insights to drive smarter decision-making. Introduction Can you briefly introduce yourself, your role at Morphean, and what your respon...

FireMon, the major network security and firewall policy management company, releases powerful new findings from its AI-powered analytics platform, FireMon Insights: 60% of enterprise firewalls fail high-severity compliance checks immediately upon evaluation, with another 34% falling short at critical levels. These aren’t just technical oversights; they’re signs of deeper governance issues that can lead to audit failures, operational downtime, and increased exposure to threats. Fire...

Alibaba has launched Qwen3-Coder, its most advanced agentic AI coding model to date. Designed for high-performance software development, Qwen3-Coder excels in agentic AI coding tasks, from generating new code and managing complex coding workflows to debugging across entire codebases. Built on a Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) architecture, this open-sourced model Qwen3-Coder-480B-A35B-Instruct, which has a total of 480 billion parameters but activates 35 billion parameters per token, de...

Commvault, a pioneering provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, announced the general availability of Clumio Backtrack for Amazon DynamoDB, an advanced offering that transforms how organizations recover data from one of the most widely used cloud-native NoSQL databases in the world.  Amazon DynamoDB has become a foundational technology for cloud-first development teams, especially those building high-scale, latency-sensitive applications such as rea...

Zimperium, the world pioneer in mobile security, announced that its zLabs threat research team has uncovered a highly coordinated and emotionally manipulative malware campaign that is targeting mobile users through fake dating and social networking apps. The campaign, identified as SarangTrap, has already leveraged over 250 malicious Android apps and more than 80 phishing domains, all designed to steal sensitive data while masquerading as trusted platforms. Legitimate dating services These a...

SecurityBridge, the creator of the Cybersecurity Command Center for SAP, announced the acquisition of CyberSafe, a UK-based pioneer in multi-factor authentication (MFA) and single sign-on (SSO) solutions for SAP users. The acquisition marks a significant milestone in SAP security innovation, as CyberSafe’s flagship TrustBroker® products will further enrich the SecurityBridge platform capabilities. A two-way integration enables customers to transition from password-based authentication...

The city of San Francisco de Campeche has taken a decisive step toward urban modernization thanks to the implementation of an advanced smart traffic light solution from Dahua Technology. This pioneering project, the first of its kind in Latin America, has improved mobility, reduced traffic congestion, and provided greater road safety to thousands of citizens. The challenge With the sustained increase in vehicle traffic, citizens' daily mobility was severely impacted Campeche was facing a ser...

Pyronix has launched an exciting prize draw for security installers, giving one lucky winner the chance to take home a prize bundle of their choice from two exclusive options. The draw celebrates the success of Guard Response, Pyronix’s latest add-on security offering. Open to UK and ROI based professional security installers, the prize draw runs until 14 September 2025. Entry is free, and there’s no need to currently be using Guard Response to take part. The winner will get to choo...

A 2022 report from the Office for National Statistics, the most comprehensive on phishing to date, has revealed that half of all adults residing in the UK have reported receiving a phishing message. In the last year, 85% of UK businesses and 86% of charities faced at least one phishing attack, with 32% of phishing emails being AI-generated, leveraging scraped social media or dark web data and real-time language tweaking. Advance fee fraud The average loss for businesses from phishing attacks...

iDenfy, an identity verification and fraud prevention service provider, partnered with Okazio, a digital wealth management platform specializing in secure cryptocurrency investment opportunities. This partnership showcases iDenfy’s Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) services that will now be used to onboard Okazio’s users and support the latest compliance requirements with the EU’s new Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations while helping reduce fraud risks in t...

Cequence Security, a pioneer in application security, unveiled the Cequence AI Gateway, a powerful new solution enabling enterprises to take full advantage of the productivity gains promised by agentic AI. Bridging the gap between AI agents and enterprise applications, the AI Gateway enables instant connectivity with the guardrails enterprises need to stay in control.         Power of artificial intelligence Enterprises, eager to embrace the power of a...

E5 cam latches offer affordable simplicity and superior flexibility due to their efficient modular design. New options for these latches include the Protected Cams and adjustable grips. These additions make the E5 line even more versatile than before. The Grip Protected Cam is an upgrade from existing flat cams, and perfect for those seeking to avoid wear and cosmetic damage that comes from a flat cam scraping against an enclosure frame. Southco's next addition Southco’s next addition p...

LOOKOUT, the AI pioneer in marine safety, launched enhanced benefits to marine professionals through its preferred dealer and installer program. The new resources help LOOKOUT dealers and installers grow their business and ensure LOOKOUT customers continue to experience excellent service with their award-winning AI system. AI marine vision LOOKOUT's AI marine vision system helps boaters detect obstacles, vessels, and hazards that human vision might miss in low light or busy harbors. Dealers...

Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announced the expansion of its Montreal headquarters and UK office to meet rising customer demand, support continued innovation, and accommodate rapid workforce growth. This global expansion reflects a long-term strategy to align operations with customer expectations for constant innovation and to build a work environment that attracts and retains top talent. Genetec's expanded Montréal campus Since 2020, Genete...

Eviden, the Atos Group product brand pioneering in advanced computing, cybersecurity products, mission-critical systems and vision AI, announces that it has been selected by the European Commission to provide the technical platform to host and integrate the applications developed by the nine selected organizations constituting the AtLaS consortium for the HLTP Challenge. This project, one of the four selected projects, is launched and financed by the European Defense Fund. Eviden will also...

Kaseya, the globally renowned provider of AI-powered IT management and cybersecurity software, launched an innovative AI-workflow generator within its VSA 10 platform. Using generative AI, technicians can describe a desired outcome in simple language, and Cooper Copilot builds the entire automation workflow, with no specialized product knowledge or previous scripting experience required. AI-powered workflows “Creating workflows with AI isn’t just easier — it’s signific...

Entrust, a pioneer in providing identity-centric security solutions, announced the appointment of Tony Ball as its incoming Chief Executive Officer. Ball will replace Todd Wilkinson, who plans to retire on March 31, 2026, after 17 years leading the company. “I’m honored to work with pioneers like Todd, Tony, and the entire senior leadership team,” said Bobby Mehta, Chair of the Entrust Board of Directors, adding “I’m pleased to see Tony step in to lead the organiza...

Cellhire won “Best Connectivity Solution” at Comms Business Awards 2025, July 17th, for its “Count Cam” system, a streamlined solution for live broadcasting deployed nationwide for the UK General Election in 2024. The Count Cam cameras, using Cellhire’s multi-network IoT SIMs in iPhones, enabled the BBC to live stream UK General Election counts and results to millions of viewers, helping the corporation to overcome the cost and logistical problems of broadcasting f...