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In a landmark step towards building a future-ready, technology-led governance ecosystem, Videonetics has successfully deployed its AI-powered Unified Video Management Platform across all 28 districts of Andhra Pradesh. The large-scale implementation establishes a connected, real-time intelligence network that enhances public safety, optimizes traffic enforcement, and enables data-driven decision-making across the state. At the core of this transformation is Videonetics’ unified platform,...

Clear laws, proof that systems are accurate and fair, and stronger protections for personal data top the UK public's wish list for improving trust in facial recognition technology, according to new research by Face Int UK. Face Int UK commissioned Opinium to survey a nationally representative sample of 2,000 UK adults, asking about their attitudes towards facial recognition technology (FRT). Seven in ten (69%) said they would like the public should have a say in how FRT is deployed across the U...

RecFaces, a global developer of enterprise-grade facial biometric software, announces a major update of Id-Time, its facial recognition solution for workforce time management, attendance control, and operational visibility across enterprise facilities. The new version represents a significant evolution of Id-Time, transforming it into a full-featured workforce time management and monitoring tool for organizations with complex structures, distributed sites, shift-based schedules, high people flo...

If users are running Access It! today, they have already made a real investment — in Mercury panels, in wiring, in workflows the operators know cold. The question isn't whether biometric authentication is worth adding. It's whether adding it means starting over. The ASSA Control iD integration brings facial recognition and multi-factor authentication into Access It! through the Mercury controllers that users are already running. No new panels. No rewiring. No new system for the team to le...

Access It! 12.4 is now generally available. This release brings two significant new integrations to the platform, facial-recognition entry and network-native IP locks, alongside a set of refinements that make everyday administration faster and more reliable. Access It! now supports ASSA ABLOY Control iD biometric readers, adding facial recognition and multi-factor authentication to the access control system. Performing facial recognition The readers sit at the edge as biometric front ends. Ea...

Commvault, a pioneer in unified resilience at enterprise scale, announces a strategic partnership with Microsoft that underscores the importance of AI and cyber resilience as enterprises accelerate their move to the cloud, rapidly scale AI utilization, and face increasingly complex data security threats. Through this partnership, Microsoft will offer Commvault’s extensive AI and cyber resilience technologies as a native ISV service on Microsoft Azure. This will give Azure customers the ab...

Salto announces the launch of the outdoor-ready version of the Salto Ælement Fusion smart locking solution. This new offering expands our electronic access portfolio to include exterior doors and challenging weather conditions. Designed for premium residential properties and the hospitality sector, this next-generation access control solution completely removes traditional lock hardware from the door face. By integrating all electronic components, battery packs, and internal boards within...

Cequence Security, a pioneer in application security, announces the launch of Intent Graph and Biometric Check, two new capabilities that extend the behavioral architecture Cequence has built on since inception. Together, they give enterprises bot defense that works across web, mobile, API, and agentic AI traffic, without depending on the client-side signals that sophisticated bots have learned to defeat. The architectural divide in bot defense is now unavoidable. While traditional bot defense...

Manufacturing pioneers face a relentless pressure to achieve more with less. They must improve productivity, reduce downtime, maintain safety, and remain compliant, while simultaneously juggling skills shortages, tighter regulations, and rising costs. For firms with European operations, preparing for the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) is another consideration. For manufacturing leaders looking to stay ahead of these opportunities and headwinds, technology is becoming a critical solut...

Group-IB, a creator of predictive cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, today unveils its Top 10 Masked Actors for 2026 – a definitive ranking of the most prolific cybercriminal groups operating globally. The list is drawn from Group-IB's High-Tech Crime Trend Report 2026, which identifies 2026 as the year the supply chain became cybercrime's most exploited attack surface. Across more than 1,550 frontline investigations and extensive monitoring of th...

Many businesses and buildings need trustworthy, keyless door security without the expense and invasiveness of an advanced access control system. For these premises, PIN-based digital door access adds this security efficiently, freeing managers, employees, and visitors from the cost and hassle of handling physical keys. In all kinds of workplaces, private rooms need separating – securely and reliably – from spaces where the public have free access. Their doors need a simple, standalo...

Herta, a Spanish company specializing in facial recognition, video analytics and artificial intelligence, has successfully completed its participation in the first Regulatory Sandbox for Artificial Intelligence in the European Union, led by the Government of Spain through the State Secretariat for Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence. Herta has participated in this controlled testing environment with BioSurveillance, its high-performance video surveillance system based on facial recogniti...

iDenfy, a global RegTech company that provides identity verification and fraud prevention solutions, has integrated a new digital ID verification method, Mobile-ID, a SIM card-based non-document onboarding workflow. It’s now available for all iDenfy users, with direct, no-code enablement using the ID verification dashboard. The new addition of Mobile-ID specifically targets Estonian and Lithuanian businesses that need to onboard their users through a credential embedded on the SIM card in...

Gunnebo Entrance Control has launched QTicket, a ticket validation terminal developed to help venues manage visitor entry more efficiently while supporting the growing range of entrance technologies used across leisure, sport and entertainment environments. Designed for applications including stadiums, amusement parks, water parks, leisure centers and gyms, QTicket combines ticket validation and entrance control management within a single platform to support faster, more reliable visitor proces...

The European Network for Cyber Security (ENCS) announces that SSEN Transmission has joined the organization as an Information & Knowledge Sharing member. Through its membership, SSEN Transmission will engage with ENCS’s network of European transmission and distribution system operators (TSOs and DSOs), accessing collaborative research, technical documentation and knowledge-sharing activities, including workshops and security roundtables. This will support its focus on areas such as te...

iDenfy, a foremost global company that provides ID verification and fraud prevention services used by over 1,000+ businesses across the globe, has officially added BSN masking for identity verification in the Netherlands. This functionality allows Dutch users to provide an identity document with the Burgerservicenummer (BSN) deliberately masked out while proceeding through the entire verification process. BSN is considered to be sensitive personal data according to both the GDPR and the Dutch...

Iris ID, the global leader in m biometrics identity technology, is showcasing its latest face and iris fusion biometric identity solutions at Identity Week Europe 2026, stand 302. The event focuses on bringing together thought leaders to address the latest threats facing identity and the technology that is critical in helping to mitigate these risks. Identity Week Europe aligns directly with Iris ID’s mission to deliver authentication technologies that are fast, accurate, and trusted acr...

Zimperium, the world pioneer in AI-empowered mobile security, announces a new distribution partnership with ABC Distribution, expanding its reach across the United Kingdom as organizations face increasing exposure to cyber threats targeting mobile devices and applications. As cybercriminals adopt a mobile-first attack strategy, mobile has become a primary entry point for modern threats. This includes the rapid rise of mishing—mobile-targeted phishing attacks delivered through SMS, messagi...

Iris ID, the pioneer in m biometrics identity technology, is showcasing its latest face and iris fusion biometric identity solutions at Identity Week Europe 2026, stand 302. The event focuses on bringing together thought leaders to address the latest threats facing identity and the technology that is critical in helping to mitigate these risks. Identity Week Europe aligns directly with Iris ID’s mission to deliver authentication technologies that are fast, accurate, and trusted across the...

iDenfy, a global company that provides ID verification and fraud prevention services used by over 1,000+ businesses across the globe, has officially added BSN masking for identity verification in the Netherlands. This functionality allows Dutch users to provide an identity document with the Burgerservicenummer (BSN) deliberately masked out while proceeding through the entire verification process. BSN is considered to be sensitive personal data according to both the GDPR and the Dutch national p...

The latest Gallagher Security Command Centre v9.50 release is designed to help organizations achieve more with their security investment. Headlining the release is the full integration of AccessNow, Gallagher Security’s cloud-native platform that automates the entire access and credential request process from request through to approval and provisioning. Largely manual process Josh Arnold, Chief Product Officer, says at many organizations today, granting access remains a largely manual...

Physical security has always involved a trade-off: the most capable systems were often the most complex to run. On-premise servers, siloed video and access control platforms, and multi-dashboard workflows became the norm; not because anyone wanted it that way, but because the integrations weren’t there to do better. That’s changing. Rhombus is excited to announce their strategic partnership with Honeywell, bringing Rhombus’ cloud-managed video security platform together...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announces a major update to its SecurOS® UVSS (Under-Vehicle Surveillance Solution) product line. The launch introduces four UVSS solution versions for different market segments alongside significant functional enhancements, delivering unparalleled flexibility, speed, and accuracy for undercarriage threat detection. Multiple vehicle entry points These four new UVSS versions include:&n...

Zero Networks, the provider of Zero Trust security solutions, announces customer momentum in Operational Technology (OT), as industrial enterprises increasingly select the company to accelerate OT segmentation initiatives and modernise cyber resilience strategies. Adoption includes multiple top 20 global manufacturing companies, underscoring rising market demand for OT security solutions that prevent ransomware spread, contain cyber incidents, and protect uptime without disrupting production. Z...

Digital locking specialist SimonsVoss has launched the FORTLOX Series, a new mechatronic locking system designed to help organizations strengthen security across technical infrastructure sites with remote assets and distributed estates. At the centre of the system is the FORTLOX Cylinder, a thumb-turn-free and battery-free digital cylinder powered directly by the multifunctional FORTLOX Key. Together, the system delivers a freely programmable digital access solution that can be managed centrall...

Netwatch, a pioneer in proactive video monitoring and AI-enabled security services, announces the appointment of Justin Nagy as Chief Executive Officer. Justin brings more than 20 years of experience in the security industry, with a strong track record of driving operational transformation, accelerating growth and scaling customer-focused organizations. Most recently, he served as CEO of The SEER Group, a multi-brand home services platform, where he led the company through a period of rapid exp...

Singlewire Software, a pioneer in solutions that help keep people safe and informed, today released the findings of its new report, "2026 State of Safety & Operational Readiness in K-12 Schools." Following up on its inaugural 2025 School Entrance study, this year's research captured responses from over 500 school staff members across the United States, revealing a critical disconnect between school safety priorities and the daily reality of campus security. Daily accountability processes...

Building on the success of Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2025, which welcomed participants from 95 countries, GSX 2026 is set to deliver another exceptional lineup of thought leadership and innovation. Taking place 14-16 September at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, the event will feature 200+ education sessions, 500+ exhibitors, and three transformational keynote speakers who will challenge security professionals to think differently about leadership, technology, and res...

iDenfy, a global RegTech and fraud prevention service provider, announced a major platform update ahead of the European Union’s Digital Identity Wallet compliance regulations for regulated businesses that require verifying users through government-backed digital ID verification methods, all without asking the user to upload an actual photo of their ID document. That means users will be entering their credentials that they use for daily services already, which creates a familiarity factor....

Iris ID, the global pioneer in noncontact fusion biometric technology, is displaying its advanced authentication solutions at ID4Africa 2026, May 12–15, in the exhibit hall at Both R47.  The company is excited to demonstrate its innovative solutions and speak with governments, stakeholders, and end users on the importance of biometric systems that are inclusive as well as builds trust. “As Africa moves toward comprehensive digital ecosystems, the need for frictionless, accurate...