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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...

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...

As the New Year begins, commercial security is entering a transformative period; technological innovation, changes in regulations, and evolving threat landscapes are reshaping how providers protect people, assets, and data.  At Triton Security, they have been closely observing these trends and have identified 6 key predictions for the year ahead, providing insight for facility managers, security professionals, and business leaders alike. Physical meets cyber The traditional separation be...

Milestone Systems, a world pioneer in data-driven video technology, released an advanced vision language model (VLM) specializing in traffic understanding and powered by NVIDIA Cosmos Reason.  The VLM powers two new products: a Video Summarization tool for XProtect® Video Management Software and a VLM as a Service for third-party integrations. Video Summarization for XProtect allows users to search summaries from visual data and automates reporting. Video Summarisation tool Vide...

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...

Smeup, a key partner for companies engaged in digital transformation, now announced the expansion of its adoption of Cubbit, the first geo-distributed cloud storage enabler, as part of a Business Alliance Partnership that increases capacity to 3.2 petabytes, up from the initial 1.6 petabytes. The agreement has a dual objective: to enhance data management and resilience for smeup, and to accelerate the adoption of cloud storage services across the region through the launch of a fully Italian, se...

Today is a pivotal moment in Hornetsecurity's history. They are now officially part of Proofpoint, opening the door to an extraordinary future that we will shape together. As CEO of Hornetsecurity and now EVP & GM of the MSP Platform Business Unit at Proofpoint, I am very excited – not only about what they have achieved so far, but especially about the opportunities that this next chapter will open up for the customers, partners and teams. Global partner network Hornetsecurity has g...

Suprema, a pioneer of AI-powered security solutions, announced that BioStation 3 is expected to set a new annual global sales record by the end of this year. This represents the highest annual sales record for Suprema’s biometric devices and highlights the accelerating global demand for facial authentication solutions. Global security market Importantly, this growth reflects balanced momentum across major regions rather than a temporary spike in a single market. BioStation 3 has achieve...

Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, highlights why data sovereignty has become a central concern for physical security leaders as more surveillance, access control, and IoT systems move into the cloud. Surveillance video, access control logs, and IoT sensor readings are among an organization's most sensitive assets. As they are increasingly hosted in data centers around the world, questions such as where that data resides, who governs it, and how it can le...

Milestone Systems will use the GEFION supercomputer to accelerate the development of sovereign, responsible, and high-performance AI within Europe. The work will focus on the deployment and fine-tuning of the world’s most advanced AI Vision Language Model (VLM) for traffic and smart city applications, developed by Milestone in collaboration with NVIDIA. Today, millions of video cameras capture valuable footage that could improve everyday life. Yet much of this potential remains untap...

ChapsVision, the pioneering European provider of AI-powered data processing, has signed an important partnership agreement with rola Security Solutions, the German market leader in security solutions. The agreement includes the deployment of ChapsVision’s ArgonOS software for European security agencies. This solution offers a powerful alternative to non-European providers while ensuring interoperability, robustness and compliance with European values. The cooperation is a decisive step to...

Flexxon, a pioneer in industrial NAND flash storage, announced the launch of X-Mask Pro – the next evolution of the company's best-selling X-Mask. Designed to secure and conceal sensitive data in mission-critical operations, X-Mask Pro delivers plug-and-play functionality, paired with unmatched durability, built-in encryption, and regulator-ready compliance, ensuring that vital information remains secure, intact, and invisible to unauthorized individuals. Infrastructure monitoring a...

iDenfy, a Lithuania-based identity verification and fraud prevention software provider, has announced the integration of BankID, Sweden’s most widely used electronic identification system, into its multi-feature Know Your Customer (KYC) platform. This update enables a secure, government-compliant verification method that accepts electronic identities (eIDs). The new integration is particularly valuable for strictly regulated sectors, such as fintech, banking, and other online financial s...

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems announced that its AI-powered solution for automatic sliding doors, ecoLOGIC, has earned the Certified Energy Savings Certification from GreenCircle Certified, LLC—a major independent third-party organization that verifies environmental claims. “By earning our Certified Energy Savings certification, ASSA ABLOY has demonstrated a measurable reduction in energy consumption, aligning with a higher level of environmental responsibility,” said Sara Risle...

Optalysys, a company enabling the future of secure computing, has launched the world’s first dedicated enterprise-grade server for blockchain — LightLocker™ Node, designed to enable Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) and ensure complete confidentiality on any transaction. Traditionally, public blockchain transactions are fully transparent, meaning all activity between wallets is visible and recorded — a significant challenge for industries handling sensitive information...

After launching in the USA, Milestone’s Project Hafnia is now engaged in Europe with the city of Genoa, Italy. The aim is to develop AI-driven solutions to enhance traffic management systems and create smarter cities with high-quality, regulation compliant video data trained with NVIDIA NeMo Curator on NVIDIA DGX Cloud. Milestone is one of the early adopters of the newly announced NVIDIA Omniverse Blueprint for Smart City AI, a reference framework for optimizing city operations with...

Regula, a developer of forensic devices and identity verification (IDV) solutions, has made its inaugural appearance in the KuppingerCole Leadership Compass for Identity Verification 2025. Mentioned in the Innovation Leaders category, the company is recognized for its 100% in-house R&D, forensic-grade technology, global document coverage, and advanced liveness detection capabilities. Cybersecurity industry analysis Specializing in IDV and cybersecurity industry analysis, KuppingerCole for...

At a time when quantum computing is rapidly emerging as an entirely new security challenge for organizations and governments around the world, Commvault, a major provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud and one of the first cyber resilience vendors to support post-quantum cryptography (PQC), announces enhancements to its PQC capabilities. These advancements are designed to help customers protect their highly sensitive, long-term data from a new genera...

Global security technology pioneer, Gallagher Security, has successfully achieved certification to the updated ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). This accomplishment builds on previous certifications under ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and reflects a continued commitment to maintaining the highest standards of information security. Gallagher’s proactive approach Transition to the 2022 version shows Gallagher’s proactive approach to evolving cybers...

To help organizations stay ahead of tightening data privacy regulations, Regula, a global developer of identity verification solutions, has extended its personal data masking functionality to Regula Forensic Studio (RFS), software that powers forensic devices. This new update helps document experts protect personal data with a single click, meeting growing privacy demands without disrupting workflows. Regula ecosystem Personal data hiding feature is now also a part of the RFS toolset used by...

Suprema, a pioneer in AI-powered access control and security solutions, announced the successful renewal of both ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security Management System) and ISO/IEC 27701 (Privacy Information Management System) certifications. The renewal was completed under the latest revision, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, which introduces enhanced requirements to address evolving security threats and the increasing complexity of digital environments shaped by cloud and AI technologies. Security challen...

Secure communications company Zivver has been named in the 2025 DataTech50 list by FinTech Global, recognizing the company as one of the most innovative technology providers driving transformation in data management for financial services.   The DataTech50 list celebrates 50 pioneering firms that are redefining how the financial sector captures, secure and leverages data. Selected by a panel of industry experts and analysts, these companies stand out for solving ma...

MOBOTIX receives three new SySS certifications for the MOBOTIX ONE and MOBOTIX 7 platform, and MOBOTIX c71 NurseAssist – powered by Kepler Vision Technologies. This is the first SySS certification for the new MOBOTIX ONE platform and the MOBOTIX c71 NurseAssist, which specializes in the healthcare market. All tests were carried out by the renowned SySS GmbH, a pioneer provider of penetration tests in Germany. MOBOTIX cyber security “For MOBOTIX, cyber security is an integral...

Commvault, a leading provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, today announced it is extending its Kubernetes protection to support virtual machines (VMs) running on Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization. This new capability enhances cyber resilience for organizations moving to modern application environments. Containerized workload adoption Containerized workload adoption is rapidly growing: Gartner predicts 90% of G2000 companies will use container manageme...

Pioneering cybersecurity business, Trustonic, and Pioneering Swedish database company, Mimer, have announced the commercial release of ‘Mimer Trust’. Based on the collaboration initially established in 2022, the Mimer Trust product successfully combines the strengths of Mimer’s Mimer SQL database with Trustonic’s secure platform, Kinibi, to deliver trusted data management for OEMs. Development of Mimer Trust 2.0 Trustonic and Mimer have now officially released Mimer Tr...

MetTel, a five-time pioneer of the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed Network Services, will deliver a fully managed suite of AI-driven, secure access service edge (SASE) network security solutions to government and commercial enterprises using the Netskope One platform, enabling secure access to applications and data for users anywhere. MetTel managed SASE delivers both network connectivity and security services through a single managed network services (MNS) provider, simplifying network mana...

Global digital identification provider REACT has partnered with Regula, a developer of forensic devices and identity verification (IDV) solutions, to streamline and secure digital onboarding and remote ID checks. By integrating Regula Document Reader SDK into its ID Wallet, REACT has eliminated manual document checks, achieved more than 90% process automation, and reduced onboarding time per user to under 30 seconds. Integration of Regula's solution REACT sought a scalable, ef...

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...

At the end of NetApp's fiscal year, high-ranking representatives from NetApp and SHD met for a strategy meeting. SHD's Managing Directors Toralf Lips and Marco Graef, together with Udo Böhm, Head of Business Development and NetApp Alliance Manager, contributed their perspective as a long-standing partner. The focus was on their shared goal of driving innovation, leveraging market opportunities, and strategically developing their collaboration. Henning Rahe, Senior Director Partner Sales Ge...

Commtact, a provider of advanced wireless communication solutions for defense, security forces, and robotic platforms, will showcase its latest innovation, the Micro Phoenix, at the DEFEA 2025 exhibition in Athens, Greece. As part of the company's portfolio of mission-critical communication systems, the Micro Phoenix delivers secure, resilient, and high-performance connectivity for land, air, and maritime platforms, in a compact, lighter-than-ever design. Commtact is also proud to announce its...