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Organized in partnership with the New Zealand Embassy, Gallagher Security hosted an event in Riyadh to explore business relationships and strategic collaboration between New Zealand and the Saudi Arabian market.  Alongside the New Zealand Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Charles Kingston, and Trade Commissioner, Joel Sims, guests present included strategic partners from across the region, senior pioneers, critical infrastructure organizations, and key channel partners. Advancements within the...

Allied Universal®, a pioneering security and facility services provider, announced details of recent merger and acquisition (M&A) activities completed so far in 2025. To date, the company has completed five transactions with aggregate annual revenues totaling approximately $490 million. The acquired companies represent various security service offerings in both international and domestic markets and include the following: Pinnacle Security, Inc., Guarding, United States, January 2025...

Yubico, the pioneering provider of hardware authentication security keys, announced the expanded availability of YubiKey as a Service to all countries in the European Union (EU). This allows organizations to be more agile and flexible in their adoption of phishing-resistant YubiKeys, and builds upon the company's existing reach in markets such as the United States, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Australia, India and the UK. Availability of YubiEnterprise Delivery Additionally, the company announce...

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting vulnerabilities outside traditional corporate networks, focusing on third-party vendors and employees' personal devices to bypass organizational defences, according to SoSafe's 2025 Cybercrime Trends Report. The comprehensive survey of 500 security professionals across nine countries reveals trends in how attackers are expanding their focus beyond direct corporate targets. Internal network security "Organizations can no longer rely solely on inte...

Everon, a pioneering security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, video, fire and life safety solutions in the U.S., recently worked with Initiative for Affordable Housing’s re:loom program to upcycle retired uniforms into a unique line of tote bags. Through this initiative, Everon and Initiative for Affordable Housing – an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization that provides services, housing, and employment for area residents in need or experiencing homeless...

ASSA ABLOY has acquired TeleAlarm Group (“TeleAlarm”), a European provider of remote care technology that combines hardware and software solutions, enabling independent living across the social care and home care segment, based in Germany. "I am very pleased to welcome TeleAlarm into ASSA ABLOY, an exciting technological addition that will reinforce our current offering within the Senior Care business area, and provide complementary growth opportunities,” says Nico Delvaux, Pr...

Interface Systems, a pioneering managed service provider of business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, announced a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 60, more than double the 2024 industry average of 24.8, based on ratings from 354 organizations across 22 sectors. Among Interface Systems’ 25 largest enterprise accounts across retail, restaurant, and car wash industries, the score climbed to 71. Interface’s scores signal Interface&rsq...

Hikvision has partnered with Canadian reseller, Noctoptics, to create intelligent parking lot solutions based on Hikvision technologies. The first collaboration is a product called NoctoPark, which is a software platform designed to boost car parking efficiency and revenue, while optimizing the use of parking spaces. It is an extremely flexible system which can be configured in many ways to suit different circumstances.  Hikvision’s HikCentral Professional platform Other Hikvision...

Aiphone, the pioneer in security communication and access control solutions, announced that its AC Nio™ access control management software is now available as a cloud-based solution. Leveraging cloud deployment flexibility and reliability, AC Nio now offers a complete, modern, and secure access management experience that is ready to make waves in the industry. Comprehensive security ecosystem "We know how challenging it can be for organizations to build and maintain a comprehensive secu...

Sectigo, a pioneer in digital certificates and automated Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM), and Altron Security, a pioneering provider of holistic identity and digital security solutions in South Africa, now announced a strategic channel partnership. This collaboration enables Altron Security to leverage Sectigo's cloud-native CLM solutions to further strengthen its digital certificate management offering for customers, ultimately mitigating the risk of business outages due to mismanaged c...

Detection Technology, a pioneer in X‑ray detector solutions, unveils X-Cargo—an advanced multirow detector family purpose-built to set a new benchmark in high-speed, high-energy X-ray imaging performance. Built on a novel detector technology, X-Cargo is tailored for cargo scanning and other demanding MeV-level applications, combining speed, resolution, and sustainability in a single modular platform. Modern cargo inspection X-Cargo also serves growing industrial applications like dense...

Following the acquisition of the majority shareholding in MOBOTIX AG by the CERTINA GROUP, three new members were appointed to the Supervisory Board of MOBOTIX AG by the Kaiserslautern Local Court at the request of the Management Board and the CERTINA GROUP: Maik Brockmann, Managing Partner of the CERTINA GROUP Tobias Meier, Private Equity Manager of the CERTINA GROUP Tobias Eiblmeier, Head of Mergers & Acquisitions of the CERTINA GROUP Supervisory Board of MOBOTIX AG The new Superv...

Blackline Safety Corp., a pioneer in connected safety technology, has announced that its new EXO 8 area monitor — the world’s only direct-to-cloud portable area monitor capable of detecting up to eight gases plus gamma radiation — has earned four major awards. These include the internationally renowned Red Dot Design Award and three 2025 Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Industrial Hygiene Awards. EXO 8’s leadership in industrial safety OH&S Industrial Hy...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), announced expanded industry recognition for SARA™, the Speaking Autonomous Responsive Agent. SARA is prominently featured in the May/June 2025 issue of Security Today magazine, where the cover story explores AI’s growing role in transforming traditional security roles. Alongside the editorial coverage, a full-page ad introduces SARA’s c...

Commvault, a pioneer provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, announces a strategic alliance with Deloitte. Together, Commvault and Deloitte aim to help organizations stay ahead of evolving threats by becoming more resilient, enabling the enterprise of the future.     In today's digital landscape, there is an urgent need for incident response and comprehensive cyber resilience strategies Increasing danger of cyber threats 43% of US respondents cited ke...

AnywhereNow, a pioneer in transforming customer experience with AI solutions, announced the launch of Dialogue Cloud NEO, the next-generation evolution of its flagship omnichannel contact center platform for Microsoft Teams. Already trusted by over 2,000 organizations worldwide, AnywhereNow Dialogue Cloud is the pioneering contact center solution for Microsoft Teams. Latest in advancements Dialogue Cloud NEO means a major advance in enterprise communications The launch of Dialogue Cloud NEO...

NAKIVO Inc., a pioneering vendor of data protection solutions for physical, virtual, cloud, and SaaS environments, announced strong operational results for Q1 2025. Compared to the same period last year, the company achieved a 14% increase in overall revenue, grew its Managed Service Provider (MSP) partner network by 31%, and expanded its global customer base by 10%. These results demonstrate the company’s sustained momentum in delivering high-performance, cost-effective backup and recove...

Sectigo, a pioneer in digital certificates and Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM), announced that the company has joined the Pax8 Marketplace, the leading cloud commerce marketplace. The partnership introduces Sectigo’s automated, cloud-native CLM solution – Sectigo Certificate Manager for Partners – to Pax8’s network of nearly 40,000 MSPs, marking the first time CLM is available in the Marketplace. SSL/TLS certificates MSPs in the Pax8 network can discov...

DigiCert, a pioneering provider of digital trust, released findings from a new survey that uncovers a significant gap between enterprise awareness of quantum computing threats and actual preparedness. The research shows that while 69% of organizations recognize the risk quantum computing poses to current encryption standards, only 5% have implemented quantum-safe encryption, and 46.4% report that substantial portions of their encrypted data could be compromised. Smart homes and cloud services...

Secutech 2025 is set to showcase a comprehensive array of cutting-edge solutions from 7 – 9 May at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. This one-stop platform for smart technology and business will cover 15,120 sqm and feature approximately 400 exhibitors from eight countries and regions. Sourcing and business connections Edition is expected to attract visitors, including system integrators, manufacturers, and distributors With a fringe program of over 140 seminars and 14 tr...

AnywhereNow, a pioneer in transforming customer experience across the contact center with AI solutions, has announced the appointment of Michael de Paris as the New Head of Partners and Michael Sharelis, the new Head of Sales: North America. These strategic positions come as the company takes a bold step forward to accelerate its global growth plans and further strengthens its partner ecosystem on the back of significant growth and recent rebrand. Microsoft Teams integration According to...

Apricorn, the pioneering manufacturer of software-free, 256-bit AES XTS hardware-encrypted USB data storage devices, now announced the findings from its annual Freedom of Information (FoI) requests into device loss and data breaches across major government departments in 2024. The figures indicate that device security issues remain endemic across the public sector, with several departments reporting an increase in lost and stolen devices compared to the previous year, despite attempts to addres...

Reversec, a new name in cybersecurity consulting, has joined the UK Cyber Security Council as its latest Spotlight Member. This prestigious membership underscores Reversec's commitment to advancing cybersecurity standards and fostering a collaborative environment within the cyber community. Reversec will work alongside the Council and its other members to develop and promote nationally recognized standards for cybersecurity, supporting the NCSC’s strategy to make the UK the safest pl...

Enveil, the pioneering Privacy Enhancing Technology company protecting Data in Use, announced it has been named in the 2025 Gartner “Market Guide for AI Trust, Risk and Security Management.” The Guide identifies Enveil as a provider of Privacy Enhancing Technologies, specifically mentioning the company’s use of homomorphic encryption. Demand for AI TRiSM solutions Enveil’s abilities support enterprise AI/ML efforts by enabling encrypted federated learning Included in...

iDenfy, the fast-growing compliance and fraud prevention company, has once again made headlines by securing top positions in G2’s 2025 Spring Report. The global software review platform named iDenfy as the number one service in several categories, including the Implementation Index for Identity Verification, the Relationship Index for both Identity Verification and Anti-Money Laundering (AML), as well as the EMEA Regional Grid in AML solutions. G2’s reports iDenfy’s position...

Nutanix, a pioneer in hybrid multicloud computing, and Pure Storage®, the IT pioneer that delivers the world’s most advanced data storage platform and services, announced a partnership aimed at providing a deeply integrated solution that will allow customers to seamlessly deploy and manage virtual workloads on a scalable modern infrastructure. This integrated solution comes at a pivotal time for customers as the virtualization market evolution is top of mind. IT pioneers are focused o...

In an era marked by digital transformation and increasing security demands, access control is evolving from a basic security layer into a comprehensive, intelligent, and user-centric system. As they step into 2025, organizations are no longer just restricting unauthorized entry—they are rethinking how users experience security at every touchpoint. Adoption of mobile access Access control solutions will continue their evolution in 2025 as corps assess and adapt to dynamic According to S...

Colt Technology Services (Colt), the digital infrastructure company, announced an expansion to its multi-award winning On Demand Network as a Service (NaaS) platform with the addition of new features designed to enhance businesses’ cloud services, boost resilience and provide greater autonomy for organizations needing flexibility, security and choice in the dynamic market environment. The three new features - available now - are On Demand Diversity, Dedicated Cloud Ports and new Multi-Ven...

Everon, LLC, a pioneering security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, video, fire and life safety solutions in the U.S., announced its award of a Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract in the state and local government category. This contract allows Everon to expand its extensive portfolio of offerings and services to public agencies across the U.S. Cost-effective and efficient solutions Sourcewell serves government, education, and nonprofit corps across the...

Audio Central Alarm, a client of DICE Corporation, has become the first alarm company in the industry to implement full nationwide branded call display. This groundbreaking service ensures that both service and sales calls from Audio Central now display the company’s logo and identity to recipients across the country—including calls from its central station partner, CSA Monitoring, based in Lansing, Michigan. Branded calling technology Historically, the alarm industry has str...