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The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) has now announced the release of a new PKOC Explainer Video, created to offer a clear and visual overview of the Public Key Open Credential (PKOC) specification in comparison to symmetric credential options.  The video demonstrates the limitations of symmetric encryption in traditional access control credentials and explains how PKOC’s public/private key model enhances security through asymmetric verification. PSIA specification...

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, now released its sixth annual State of Physical Security report. Based on insights from over 7,300 physical security pioneers worldwide (including end users, channel partners, systems integrators, and consultants), the report shows that physical security is playing a broader strategic role within organizations. The findings highlight closer collaboration across departments and greater interest in technologies that support bette...

Allied Universal®, a pioneering security and facility services provider, now announced that it has sold a majority stake in AMAG Technology to Shore Rock Partners, a critical infrastructure-focused growth investor. AMAG is a pioneer in integrated high-security access control, identity, guest, and video management solutions. The new ownership group led by Shore Rock Partners with strategic backing from BellTower Partners will continue to support enhancements to AMAG’s product portfolio...

Gunnebo Safe Storage has partnered with Jaktia to deliver a tailored storage solution for a new store offering high-tech equipment and ammunition. Designed to integrate seamlessly within a restricted layout, the system was developed to meet all regulatory obligations and Police Preferred standards. As Sweden’s pioneering retailer for hunting, fishing and outdoor activities, a tight schedule for a new store opening meant Jaktia required a secure and certified storage system that could be i...

ZBeta, a pioneer in delivering comprehensive physical security consulting services, now announced that senior executives Conal O’Doherty and Jesse “JJ” Knutson have been named principals of the firm. In their respective roles as Chief Growth Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Conal and JJ have been instrumental in shaping ZBeta’s identity by elevating the brand, enriching the client experience, advancing corporate strategy, strengthening operational performance, and un...

A wedge barrier system is one of the most effective physical security measures for stopping unauthorized vehicles from accessing a restricted area. Designed for high-threat environments, these barriers prevent breaches that could cause significant harm to people, property, or critical infrastructure. Understanding what a wedge barrier is will help they determine if it’s the right solution for the security plan. What does a wedge barrier system do? A wedge barrier is a heavy-du...

Integrated access control and security manufacturer TDSi now announces that from 1st January 2026, it will operate under the new name: TDSi by Hirsch. The change follows the global transformation of its parent company, Vitaprotech, into the Hirsch Group, unifying its security brands worldwide under one trusted name.  TDSi’s integrated access control For more than 40 years, TDSi’s integrated access control solutions have been at the heart of thousands of installations&nbs...

HiveWatch, the AI-driven physical security platform, announced it has appointed James Segil to its board of directors. Segil joins at a pivotal moment for the company following its recent $33 million Series B funding round, led by Anthos Capital with participation from Harmonic Growth Partners, Across Capital, and existing investors.  Segil’s addition to the board brings invaluable strategic guidance from someone who disrupted a major physical security category – turn...

Interface Systems, a pioneering managed service provider delivering remote video monitoring, commercial security systems, business intelligence, and network to multi-location enterprises, outlined the security and technology trends expected to define retail, restaurant, and commercial business safety in 2026. The company anticipates an increased shift toward proactive, exterior-focused measures, AI-driven analytics for operational efficiency, broader adoption of human oversight for AI, and heig...

Verkada, a pioneer in AI-powered physical security technology, announced CapitalG is pioneering an investment at a $5.8 billion valuation - an increase of $1.3 billion since the announcement of its Series E in February. The investment will accelerate Verkada's AI capabilities and may also enable liquidity for employees, and comes as the company surpasses $1 billion in annualized bookings. AI-powered transformation "AI is fundamentally transforming how organizations protect people and places,...

Matrix, a pioneer in Security and Telecom solutions, proudly announces its prestigious recognition at the CII Design Excellence Awards 2025. This honor reinforces Matrix’s commitment to innovation-driven design and its mission to solve complex global challenges through advanced technology. The CII Design Excellence Awards celebrate outstanding contributions to design excellence across industries, recognizing organizations that blend creativity, engineering, and user-centric innovation. M...

Matrix, a pioneer in Security and Telecom solutions, proudly announces its prestigious recognition at the CII Design Excellence Awards 2025. This honor reinforces Matrix’s commitment to innovation-driven design and its mission to solve complex global challenges through advanced technology. The CII Design Excellence Awards celebrate outstanding contributions to design excellence across industries, recognizing organizations that blend creativity, engineering, and user-centric innovation....

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...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announced the appointment of Jos Beernink as Vice President Europe for its Physical Access Control (PACS) business. In this role, Beernink will lead HID’s strategy, sales and operations across the whole European region, helping organizations leverage trusted identity and access control technologies to create a secure, smarter and more efficient workplace and physical spaces. Prior roles of Beernink  Beernink brings more than 2...

Ambient.ai, the pioneer in Agentic Physical Security, announced the general availability of Ambient Pulsar, its most advanced AI engine yet. Built on Ambient's edge-optimized reasoning Vision-Language Model (VLM) architecture, Pulsar represents a quantum leap forward that transforms physical security from reactive response to proactive incident prevention. Physical security use cases Pulsar is engineered to reason like a human security operator, only at accelerated machine speed and scale. Tr...

Sielox, the established industry pioneer in intelligent layered access control and crisis event management solutions, is showcasing its latest innovations with Real Intelligence at ISC East 2025 in booth 426. Their flagship access control platform, Pinnacle, offers security teams unprecedented insights and visibility through access and event data. Featuring hundreds of user-selectable filters, Pinnacle gives operators the tools they need to not only collect valuable data, but draw operational i...

Almost half (48%) of those who attend religious services say they feel less safe attending in-person due to rising acts of violence at places of worship. In fact, 39% report these safety concerns have led them to change how often they attend in-person services, according to new research from Verkada conducted online by The Harris Poll among 1,123 U.S. adults who attend a religious service or event at least once a month. These findings highlight a growing concern among faith communities about sa...

SOURCE Tactical Gear, a pioneer in tactical protection, hydration systems, and modular load-carry solutions, has won the Italian Carabinieri tender for women’s ballistic vests, a significant milestone in gender-specific protection. Its female-specific vests are now widely fielded across Europe by additional police and military forces. The achievement marks a major endorsement of SOURCE’s pioneering concept of anatomically accurate female protection, now further adopted by additiona...

Gunnebo Safe Storage is reinforcing its position in Europe by combining large-scale manufacturing with advanced locking technology across its full range of safe storage solutions. With specialist sites now operating as a single platform, the company has created one of the most comprehensive secure storage operations on the continent, with recent integrations being central to its success. High-security locking systems The Markersdorf facility in Germany, one of Europe’s key manufacturing...

An Open Integration Platform is a software that integrates several unconnected security systems, controlling them via a unified user adapter. This enables the user to detect occuring situations and to resolve them in an optimal way. Such a solution is often also called a PSIM or security and building management system. WinGuard is an Open Integration Platform reaching far beyond the common scope, offering the possibility for cross-domain integration of the complete security, building and commun...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., a pioneer in AI-driven security and productivity solutions, along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), has successfully completed an advanced pilot program with a major healthcare provider. The initial pilot project involved the evaluation of three RIO™ 360 units positioned at two different hospital locations. Having successfully completed the pilot program, these three units will now s...

An access management company secured a new set of supporters after one of its maximum-security key safes proved impenetrable at Europe’s largest locksmith exhibition. The Key Safe Company invited locksmiths and industry experts at The Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) Expo to take on a lock-picking challenge, with the opportunity to win the cash inside. They were each given five minutes to pick the company’s formidable ark Tamo key safe, but not one of the 73 master locksmiths wh...

Euralarm will organize a Perimeter Round Table on November 25, during the Section Meetings in Athens. Interested parties can join the round table either online or in person. The security landscape in Europe is evolving rapidly. As technology advances and threats become more complex, perimeter protection has emerged as a critical layer in safeguarding people, property, and infrastructure. Industry experts and decision-makers Recognizing the growing importance of this field, Euralarm is organiz...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), has signed Property Security Services PSS Ltd. (Propertysec) as Master Distributor for the United Kingdom. This appointment represents a key milestone in RAD’s international expansion strategy, enabling the Company to introduce its ecosystem of AI-powered security and property protection solutions, including ROSA, RIO, ROAMEO, RADCam Enterprise, SARA, and mor...

ZBeta, a pioneer in delivering comprehensive physical security consulting services, has announced the appointment of Chris Martini as Principal Consultant. In this role, Chris will guide strategic initiatives, strengthen client partnerships, and help advance ZBeta's mission of delivering transformative solutions. Prior roles of Chris Martini Chris is a board-certified security pioneer with more than 30 years of experience designing and pioneering enterprise risk, physical security, and resil...

In the ongoing implementation of the EU’s NIS2 Directive, much attention has been paid to its implications for cybersecurity. Yet, arguably, the impact on organizations’ physical security and access strategy is just as important. In fact, NIS2 ushers in a new degree of focus on cyber–physical resilience – with significant potential penalties for organizations which do not comply with the framework’s demands. NIS2 replaces 2016’s original NIS Directive on Netw...

End-users, security professionals and C-suite strategists continue to see significant rewards in access digitalization. The most important factor, according to ASSA ABLOY’s survey data, is convenience. When employees, contractors and temporary visitors can come-and-go with ease, operations for building and security managers are made more efficient, including cost-efficient. Wireless solutions are often the fastest, simplest way to digitalize. Adopters cite reduced installation costs, easi...

Gallagher Security Australia is proud to announce three strategic new appointments to its NSW and ACT team, reinforcing its commitment to delivering exceptional security solutions and support across two key Australian states.  Craig Schutte, Executive Vice President for APAC and IMEA, is delighted to welcome Nathan Walters, Andrew Myssonski, and Greg Lawrence to Gallagher.  Gallagher's grow its presence “The unique strengths and experience they bring to their roles will help G...

Building on their highly popular series of integrated high-security solutions events, the CNI Security Group has announced their next event, ‘Protecting CNI Scotland – The importance of cyber-secure solutions in critical national infrastructure’. Designed for all end users, consultants and system designers in the CNI sector, the free-to-attend event will be held at Dakota Eurocentral, Motherwell, on Wednesday 19th November, between 9:30 am and 4 pm. The event will show in...

Alcatraz, the pioneer in facial biometric authentication for physical access, has joined the Biometrics Institute, the independent and impartial international membership organization for biometric users and other interested parties. Alcatraz is modernizing access control with AI-powered facial authentication technology, enabling private, secure, and seamless entry across demanding environments. Its platform, Rock X, is deployed at scale across Fortune 100 campuses, AI data centers, financial in...