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Doug Cherney Joins Minuteman As Infrastructure Director

Minuteman Security & Life Safety, a provider of enterprise security technology and life safety solutions, announces that Doug Cherney has joined the company as Director of Critical Infrastructure, reporting to Eric Joseph. Cherney brings more than two decades of security industry leadership and channel development experience focused on protecting critical infrastructure, energy operations, people, and assets. In his new role, he will support the continued expansion of Minuteman’s Crit...

Inner Range IR Connect 3.7.0 Enhances Mobile Security

Inner Range continues to strengthen its mobile-first security ecosystem with the upcoming release of IR Connect App version 3.7.0. This latest update delivers meaningful improvements to camera viewing, usability, and overall application performance — reinforcing Inner Range’s commitment to providing a modern, intuitive, and reliable mobile experience for security professionals and end users. Building on recent platform upgrades, IR Connect 3.7.0 focuses on what matters most in day-t...

TrustedTech: Senior Leaders & Shadow AI Crisis

New research from TrustedTech has uncovered a growing crisis in workplace AI governance, revealing that it is not junior employees driving the use of unapproved AI tools, but senior leadership, who admit to being fully aware of the risks. The survey of 2,000 employees across the UK & US shows that 62% of senior leaders in the UK use “Shadow AI” - unapproved AI tools that may process or store organizational data outside approved systems - compared with 31% of employees below deci...

Security-Net Expands With ITD Texas Integration

Security-Net, Inc., a network of security system integrators, is pleased to welcome its newest member, John Wever, chief technology officer of ITD Texas (Integrated Technologies and Design), with offices in El Paso and the Dallas-Fort Worth area. With the addition of ITD Texas, Security-Net strengthens its presence in the Southwest while adding a member with deep expertise in federal government and mission-critical security projects. Founded in 2010, ITD Texas is a full-service electrical and s...

Electromagnetic Cam-Action Door Closers By Boss

Boss Door Controls, a trusted global provider of mechanical and automatic door control solutions and part of the Allegion family of brands, has released its new cam-action door closer catalog, offering a comprehensive product selection guide to architects, specifiers and trade professionals. The new 44-page catalog showcases an extensive range of cam-action hardware, designed to meet the demands of high-traffic commercial and residential applications. To support accurate product selection...

Verkada's Government-Grade Security On FedRAMP

Verkada, a pioneer in AI-powered physical security technology, announces that the Verkada Command Platform hosted in AWS GovCloud has achieved Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP ®) Moderate Authorization. The U.S. Department of Energy served as Verkada’s FedRAMP agency sponsor for the authorization. “Federal agencies are responsible for protecting people and facilities across complex, distributed environments, and they need flexible, modern tools that are...

BioStation 3 Max By Suprema: Secure Access Control

Suprema, a global pioneer in AI-powered access control and security solutions, announces the launch of BioStation 3 Max, the company's new flagship AI biometric terminal. Built around a single conviction—trust engineered into every door—BioStation 3 Max consolidates Suprema's full range of authentication methods: face and fingerprint biometrics at the core, with RFID, mobile, QR, and PIN. It all comes together on one hardened, identity-first platform — sub-second face matching...

Dallmeier Panomera V8: Large-Area Surveillance Tech

At SicherheitsExpo in Munich, Germany, Dallmeier will showcase innovative solutions for large-area video surveillance at booth G01. The main focus will be on the Panomera® V8, which has been specifically developed for applications requiring not only the highest image quality, but also powerful video analytics capabilities. The Panomera® V8 combines multifocal sensor technology with integrated AI-based video analytics, making it ideally suited for monitoring large areas. Thanks to the un...

Verkada's AI-Powered Physical Security Updates

Verkada, a pioneer in AI-powered physical security technology, today announced a broad range of hardware and software updates across its platform, including: new generations of bullet cameras and access control units, expanded AI-powered alerting capabilities, and enhanced visitor management for healthcare. "Every update we make to Verkada's platform is focused on giving security teams the right tools for the right situations," said Brandon Davito, Senior Vice President of Product and Operation...

APAC Gets Dedicated Support From Secure Logiq

Secure Logiq has expanded its support coverage across Asia Pacific with the introduction of a dedicated regional technical support team operating on Singapore time. The new team has been put in place to provide more accessible day-to-day support for partners and customers across the region, helping to improve response times and provide assistance during local working hours. Range of surveillance and security installations As Secure Logiq continues to grow its presence in APAC, the regional su...

India's CCTV Market: STQC ER Compliance Focus

India’s CCTV and video surveillance industry is witnessing a major shift as STQC ER compliance rapidly becomes one of the most critical parameters in surveillance procurement decisions. What was once considered a specification-driven market focused primarily on camera resolution, storage, and pricing is now evolving into a compliance-driven ecosystem where cybersecurity, device integrity, and regulatory readiness are becoming non-negotiable. With the Ministry of Electronics and Informatio...

Octave Expands AI Cloud Capabilities With VXG Acquisition

Octave, the planned software spinoff from Hexagon AB, has announced the acquisition of VXG Inc., a provider of enterprise-grade, cloud native video management software. Octave’s portfolio simplifies complexity across the asset lifecycle. The acquisition will enable Octave to build upon the AI enhanced cloud capabilities in its physical security portfolio and further strengthen its software offerings for protecting people, places and assets. Public safety organizations VXG’s cloud...

DigiCert Unveils AI Verification For Autonomous Agents

DigiCert, a pioneer in intelligent trust, introduces a new AI Trust architecture designed to help organizations secure AI systems and their outputs. The company is also unveiling new capabilities to help secure autonomous agents and AI models, along with separate capabilities to provide verifiable content authenticity in the age of AI. Artificial intelligence is accelerating innovation at an unprecedented pace while simultaneously breaking traditional models of trust. Autonomous agents act acro...

AI Security At Car Wash Show 2026 By Interface Systems

Interface Systems, a provider of AI-powered security and expert remote video monitoring for car washes, restaurants, retailers, and commercial businesses, will exhibit at The Car Wash Show 2026 (Booth 3027, May 11–13 at the Music City Center in Nashville). Interface will demonstrate Virtual Perimeter Guard and Video Analytics, two solutions that address the priorities operators raise most often: reducing after-hours incident risk and strengthening defense against false claims. Interface a...

Securitas Acquires CamVision For Enhanced Security

Securitas has acquired CamVision, a Danish technology driven security specialist with a strong position in retail loss prevention and electronic security solutions. The acquisition strengthens Securitas’ ability to deliver reliable and scalable security solutions for micro and small singlesite businesses as well as larger, multisite clients across Denmark. For micro and small businesses, the acquisition enhances Securitas’ offering of standardized, packaged security solutions that c...

Milestone Systems Unveils New XProtect 2026 R1 Features

Milestone Systems Strengthens Security Operations and Expands Cloud Capabilities with XProtect 2026 R1 and Arcules Updates Milestone Systems, a world pioneer in open platform video management software, today announced XProtect 2026 R1 and Arcules VSaaS platform enhancements, delivering updates to strengthen security operations, simplify system management, and expand cloud flexibility across a wide range of deployment environments. Greater operational intelligence “XProtect 2026 R1 and t...

Morse Watchman KeyWatcher For Prison Security

A prison is, by definition, a secure place. Those who supervise correctional facilities deal in levels of secure access – from the door on an individual cell to the door open to the facility’s external secure perimeter. According to a report featured on Security Management Online, a prison has certain probabilities for a number of security breaches, each with its own degree of consequence. Maintaining secure accesses The safety of the inmates, the facility’s staff and the su...

Secutech 2026: Advanced Fire Protection Tech Insights

Amid rapid international digitalisation and evolving risk environments, Secutech 2026 brought the industry’s latest advancements to the forefront at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre from 22 – 24 April 2026. Concluding its 27th edition, the fair drew 396 exhibitors from nine countries and regions, presenting advanced security, fire protection, rescue, and AloT products and solutions to 14,069 visitors from 37 countries and regions including India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysi...

Dallmeier's Panomera V8 Wins Red Dot Best Of The Best

The Panomera® V8 from Dallmeier has once again received a prestigious design award: at the Red Dot Award 2026, the multifocal sensor camera was honored with the highest distinction, “Best of the Best,” in the “Product Design” category. After already winning the iF Design Award 2026, the Panomera® V8 has now also impressed the jury of the Red Dot Design Award. The Red Dot Design Award is one of the most internationally renowned competitions in the field of design....

Westcotec's Automated Speed Watch Camera Innovation

Whether on the yard of a logistics centre, along the perimeter of an airport, or in an industrial park, these areas do not follow standard traffic rules. At the same time, they are highly sensitive: vehicles often move near pedestrians, forklifts, or machinery. A moment of inattention, combined with excessive speed, can have serious consequences – from personal injury to production downtime and high costs. For safety reasons, vehicle movements on industrial and traffic sites are increasin...

Streamline Access Control With Matrix Solutions

Imagine an orchestra where every musician plays from a different sheet of music; no matter how talented the individuals are, the result is chaos. The same applies to enterprise software ecosystems. In today’s digitally connected enterprise, operational silos are no longer just inefficient—they are a liability. According to MarketsandMarkets, the global access control market is expected to reach $15.80 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.3%. Simultaneously, organizations are inve...

Salient VMS: Elevating Healthcare Security Standards

For more than a century, Swedish American Health System, its hospital and medical facilities, have been serving the community of Rockford, IL. As a division of the University of Wisconsin Health, the medical staff has been delivering high-quality healthcare and strategies to keep patients and families healthy. What families and patients don’t see is the world-class security systems that have been put in place at all Swedish American medical facilities and outlying satellite healthcare cli...

Salient VMS Boosts Baton Rouge General Security

Baton Rouge General, a not-for-profit healthcare system in Louisiana, takes pride in providing outstanding service in a compassionate and caring environment to the communities that they serve. They are driven by excellence, service, integrity, respect, and professionalism. These core values extend from healthcare professionals and staff to patients, visitors, and anyone else who enters their campuses and facilities. With over 4600 employees and thousands of patients and visitors to safeguard 24/...

Oosto Enhances Casino Security With AI Solutions

On the banks of the Arkansas River in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the River Spirit Casino Resort is the second largest of nine casinos owned by Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises where, on any given day, an enormous amount of money exchanges hands - requiring a comprehensive security framework to protect those who are playing with, handling, transferring, and protecting such large sums. From a security posture, it is a complex, cross-site operational challenge that needs to follow a simple set of procedur...

OpenEye Expands In UK With New Security Team

OpenEye, a provider of cloud-managed video surveillance solutions, continues to expand their global team with recent additions in Northern Europe and the United Kingdom.  With the hiring of Regional Sales Manager Christopher Åkesson, Channel Business Manager Robin Molenaar, Technical Sales Engineer Daniel Barker, and International Marketing Manager Leigh Domingo Hughes, OpenEye adds security experience and support for its cloud video platform across Northern Europe and continued eff...

Brivo Unveils London Office For AI-Driven Security

Brivo, the AI innovator and global pioneer in cloud-native physical security, announces it has opened a regional office in London to serve its rapidly growing customer base in the UK and Ireland. “We’re investing to deliver true 360-degree support to our UK partners and customers—from local sales and marketing to technical support, sales engineering, and customer success—supported by our new London regional office with dedicated meeting, demo, and training spaces,”...

Secutech Thailand 2026: Security And IoT Innovation Hub

As Thailand accelerates nationwide smart city development, Secutech Thailand will continue to serve as a key business and knowledge exchange platform for Asia’s safety, security, and smart-technology sectors. Taking place from 18 – 20 November 2026, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), the fair will unite 400 brands across 11,600 sqm of exhibition space, and is expected to welcome around 14,000 visitors representing government bodies, developers, manufacturers, a...

Introducing APOLLO BP3EW-4G: Simplified Deployment

Dahua Technology has launched the APOLLO BP3EW-4G, a new wire-free 4G security camera under its WITHS series, designed to deliver simplified deployment, continuous monitoring, and dependable performance in remote and power-limited environments. Built around the WITHS philosophy of Simple, Smart, and Secure, the new model provides a flexible surveillance solution for diverse locations such as farms, orchards, reservoirs, holiday homes, and other off-grid sites. It integrates high-definition imag...

Hikvision Cameras In Pyrenees Enhance Safety

The Pyrenees stand as a breathtaking testament to the natural grandeur in southwestern Europe, a majestic range where sweeping valleys, pristine lakes, and an ever-shifting climate command both awe and respect. For those who seek to understand the moods of these peaks, observing the weather is not just a science — it is a true calling. Projecte 4 Estacions, answering this call, is a non-profit driven by a dedicated group of "weather geeks." Serving communities across Catalonia, Spain, and...

AMAROK Invests In Evolon For Perimeter Security Innovation

AMAROK, an industry-pioneer perimeter security company, announces it has completed a strategic investment in Evolon Technology, Inc., acquiring a 45% ownership stake in the company. Evolon provides AI-powered video monitoring and virtual guarding solutions for commercial businesses. The partnership brings together proven perimeter defense and AI-powered monitoring to stop threats earlier, reduce losses, and deliver stronger outcomes for customers. This investment reinforces AMAROK’s commi...