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For decades, security screening forced a tradeoff: stronger protection meant slower lines, intrusive searches, and frustrated visitors. Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc., a pioneer security technology company pioneering AI-based solutions designed to create safer experiences, set out to challenge that assumption — and in doing so, fundamentally changed how millions of people experience security. Since launching Evolv Express® in 2019, Evolv has pioneered a modern approach to weapons s...

NETSCOUT® SYSTEMS, INC., releases its second half of the year 2025 Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Threat Intelligence Report, revealing sophisticated attacker collaboration, resilient botnets, and compromised IoT infrastructure that drove more than eight million DDoS attacks worldwide – some as large as 30 terabits per second (Tbps) – marking a new era of hyper-scale, coordinated threat activity that continues to outpace global takedown efforts. Meanwhile, the accelerating...

Hikvision has launched a brand new TalkVu Video Intercom series. This next-generation family of products transforms how homeowners experience security and communication. Embodying the brand vision ‘Talk Clear, View Smart’, the TalkVu series combines crystal-clear 4 MP imaging, AI-powered audio optimization, and intuitive controls to deliver exceptional clarity in monitoring doorstep activities, distortion-free conversations, and seamless management of connected environments. Distor...

Nutanix, a pioneer in hybrid multicloud computing, announces the findings of its eighth annual Enterprise Cloud Index (ECI) survey and research report, which measures global enterprise progress with cloud adoption. This year’s report looked closely at the challenges IT executives face as they navigate the rapid increase of AI use and need for application and infrastructure modernisation in the enterprise. The rapid rise of AI adoption in the enterprise over the last year is forcing a wave...

Colt Technology Services (Colt), the global digital infrastructure company, announces a successful proof of concept for an agentic AI engine it has developed together with Microsoft, to accelerate, simplify and clarify complex deal pricing for customers and enhance the Colt customer experience. As Colt’s customers grow, scale and expand their global presence, pricing can be complex, particularly across global markets, and a lack of transparency can be confusing and costly. The new agentic...

ImageSat International, a pioneer in space-based intelligence solutions, reports that the KNIGHT development program is progressing according to schedule and has entered its final stages. The satellite is designed to strengthen ISI’s operational portfolio by delivering persistent, high-clarity observation of critical targets across day, night, and degraded visibility environments, enabling effective collection in low-visibility conditions such as haze, smoke, fog, and during dawn and dusk...

Security is most effective when it is invisible yet invincible. Today, Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) have evolved into an auditable, policy-driven layer of enterprise risk management—where every door event is a data point, and every credential decision is a control. Standards and frameworks increasingly expect this: ISO/IEC 27001:2022 explicitly calls for physical security perimeters to prevent unauthorized physical access to information and associated assets, pushing organizatio...

HID, a global pioneer in trusted identity solutions, today released its 2026 State of Security and Identity Report, revealing how organizations worldwide are fundamentally reshaping their approach to identity management. Based on insights from more than 1,500 security and IT professionals, end users and industry partners, the research shows that security leaders are focused on how to manage identities in ways that build trust, strengthen protection and preserve user choice across increasin...

Alcatraz, the pioneer in facial biometric authentication for physical access, announces it has partnered with the Active Shooter Prevention Project™(ASPP™) to help keep schools, workplaces and other public spaces safe. Alcatraz pioneered Facial Authentication-as-a-Service (FAaaS), a plug-and-play biometric access control solution that safeguards some of the world’s most sensitive environments. Through this new partnership, Alcatraz will integrate its technology into the P.R.O....

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity and physical access control solutions (PACS), announces the HID M1 Transparent Gateway — a security module that sits between existing OSDP (Open Supervised Device Protocol) controllers and readers to perform all cryptographic operations in a secured location. As a first-of-its-kind solution, it enables organizations to achieve transparent architecture compliance without the need to replace their existing physical access control infrastructure....

2026 is set to be a banner year for sporting events around the globe. From the winter games to the world’s premier soccer tournament happening this summer, host cities will be under tremendous pressure to keep residents and visitors safe. When athletes take to the field or hit the slopes, it always marks the culmination of years of planning and preparation — not only for the competitors, but also for the teams responsible for their safety and security. In many ways, both groups s...

SailPoint, Inc., a pioneer in unified identity security for enterprises, is showcasing how its customers are embracing the new era of adaptive identity security. As businesses increasingly adopt AI and automation, they face a growing challenge: securing an explosion of non-human identities such as machines and AI agents. SailPoint is addressing this new reality head-on, delivering the next generation of identity security that is built to adapt and scale for the modern enterprise. Rapid integra...

Semperis, the identity-driven cyber resilience and crisis management company, announces the acquisition of MightyID, the best-of-breed identity resilience specialist for cloud identity providers Okta and Ping. This acquisition allows Semperis to extend true cyber resilience with identity-first security and crisis management across complex hybrid identity environments including Microsoft Active Directory (AD), Entra ID, Okta and Ping. “This strategic move furthers our mission to help organ...

Mesh Security, the company delivering the world’s first Cybersecurity Mesh Architecture (CSMA) platform, announces a $12 million Series A funding round led by Lobby Capital, with participation from S Ventures (SentinelOne CVC), and BrightPixel Capital. Mesh provides the execution layer for modern security operations, as enterprises shift toward unifying fragmented security investments into a single, interoperable system that reduces exposure and improves business resiliency at scale. Mod...

For large retailers with hundreds of branches, operational challenges often feel familiar. Rising crime, staff shortages, tight margins and ageing infrastructure dominate boardroom conversations. Yet while many organizations focus on headline issues, smaller structural inefficiencies quietly drain budgets year after year. One of the most overlooked is keyholding and access management. The financial impact of traditional keyholding models is significant. Across large retail estates, annual costs...

iDenfy, a global RegTech hub that specialises in identity verification and fraud prevention tools, announces its latest integration on Adobe Commerce (formerly known as Magento). iDenfy’s KYC integration will now help online businesses to add an advanced security layer to their Adobe Commerce stores owners. Specifically for enterprise merchants, it helps to provide a more straightforward onboarding way that minimizes account fraud, protects users, maintains compliance with evolving regula...

Claroty, the cyber-physical systems (CPS) protection company, announces it has secured $150 million in Series F funding led by Golub Growth, an affiliate of Golub Capital, with additional confirmed participation from existing investors up to $50 million. This new investment will fuel global expansion through both organic and inorganic growth, as the company continues to pursue an aggressive vision for building the industry’s most comprehensive CPS protection platform. Targeting critical...

Iris ID Systems, Inc., a pioneer in iris recognition technology, is on the show floor at Intersec Dubai 2026 showcasing solutions designed to deliver One Trusted Identity. The Iris ID ecosystem consists of multimodal (iris and face) biometric systems designed for environments that require consistent, contactless identity assurance. Additionally, Iris ID will highlight partner, Nextgen ID’s enrollment and identity proofing mobile station. The mobile station is a field deployed solution tha...

Integrated Cyber Solutions Inc., dba Integrated Quantum Technologies, a developer of quantum-ready AI infrastructure for global organizations that handle highly sensitive data, announces the appointment of Jeremy Samuelson as EVP, Artificial Intelligence and Innovation. Highlights: Integrated Quantum Technologies appoints VEIL Inventor Jeremy Samuelson as EVP, Artificial Intelligence and Innovation, strengthening leadership across AI and post-quantum technology development The Company plans...

Across Europe, the Middle East and beyond, schools, colleges and universities look to modernize security while preserving openness. Their duty of care extends to protecting people, property and data, yet education sites must also enable the free movement of staff, students and visitors.  At the same time, budgets are tight and expectations for user experience are high. The right access management strategy must reconcile safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness – and when implemented...

iDenfy, an international RegTech provider specializing in identity verification solutions, announced a new partnership with Axiology, a licensed capital markets infrastructure provider offering issuance, custody, trading, and settlement under one blockchain system. Through this collaboration, both companies will focus on maintaining a secure onboarding experience with the help of iDenfy’s latest biometric verification software, coupled with extra built-in pre-screening features, such as P...

Salto, a pioneer in electronic access control solutions, continues to advance smart access innovation with Salto XS4 Face, a face recognition access control solution designed to deliver fast, secure, and hands-free access while prioritising privacy, flexibility, and user experience. Salto XS4 Face’s face recognition technology is engineered to provide convenient, secure access to Salto access points, requiring only a face as a credential and granting access in under a second. Each user ga...

The Skills for Security Careers Fair is back in 2026, bringing together employers, industry brands and career seekers to address the ongoing shortage of skilled professionals in the fire and security sector. The fair will take place on Thursday 26 March 2026, from 9.30am to 1.30pm at Birmingham City Football Club. Building on the success of last year’s launch event, it offers individuals considering a career in fire and security a focused space to explore career pathways, apprenticeships,...

Video monitoring standards play a key role in the development of the industry. Last year, the well-known DORI framework, which was introduced in 2014, was replaced by OODPCVS, a new, more sophisticated classification which better reflects the needs of modern technologies. In response to this shift, Hikvision is actively aligning its products and design resources to support our partners in navigating this transition to higher industry standards. As technology advances, so the relevant industry s...

Rapid7, Inc., a pioneer in threat detection and exposure management, announced a strategic partnership with ARMO, the creators of the open-source cloud-native security platform Kubescape and Cloud Application Detection & Response (CADR) innovator, to bring full cloud and application runtime security to the Rapid7 Command platform. This partnership marks the continued evolution of Rapid7’s industry-pioneer approach to exposure management. With added cloud runtime visibility augmenting...

Alcatraz, a foremost in facial biometric authentication for physical access, announced that its Rock X facial authentication system has completed operational testing and evaluation by the National Safe Skies Alliance (Safe Skies) at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Upgrading acces control Alcatraz is modernising access control with AI-powered facial authentication technology, enabling private, secure and seamless entry across demanding environments. Its platform, Rock X...

Iris ID Systems, Inc., a global foremost in iris recognition technology, is on the show floor at Intersec Dubai 2026 showcasing solutions designed to deliver One Trusted Identity. The Iris ID ecosystem consists of multimodal (iris and face) biometric systems designed for environments that require consistent, contactless identity assurance. Additionally, Iris ID will highlight partner, Nextgen ID’s enrollment and identity proofing mobile station. The mobile station is a field dep...

RecFaces, a global developer of ready-made facial recognition software solutions, is pleased to announce its participation in Intersec 2026, one of the world’s pioneering security, safety, and fire protection exhibitions. On January 12-14, 2026, visitors will be able to see the latest versions of RecFaces’ flagship products in action at the Dubai World Trade Center, where the company will join the stand of its long-standing technology partner, Milestone Systems (S1-H24). Video sur...

Alcatraz, the pioneer in facial biometric authentication for physical access, now announced the successful completion of its SOC 2 examination as of November 7, 2025. The independent audit was conducted by A-LIGN, the pioneering provider in cybersecurity compliance trusted by more than 4,000 global organizations. Biometric access with confidence “Trust in biometric systems depends on strong data stewardship,” said Tina D’Agostin, CEO of Alcatraz. “At Alcatraz, we work...

Wachter Inc., a pioneering technology solutions integrator and innovator, is pleased to provide the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC) with a state-of-the-art Proto LUMA hologram unit to enhance retail education and innovation efforts. This advanced technology will serve as an immersive platform to educate the retail community on loss prevention, history, and ongoing trends, while also offering dynamic marketing and engagement opportunities. Proto LUMA unit The Proto LUMA unit, a fully...