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Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., along with its subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc., released an analysis suggesting that its AI-powered firearm detection system could have identified and reported the heavily armed suspect in Monday’s Midtown Manhattan shooting before he entered the building. A widely circulated still image from surveillance footage of the suspect, processed through RAD’s firearm detection analytics, clearly shows how the Company’s A...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn the full US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced a new partnership with Everbridge, Inc., the pioneer in High Velocity Critical Event Management (CEM) and national public warning solutions. The alliance is designed to provide organizations with rapid emergency response and intelligent situational awareness in the event of a gun-related threat. AI-powered risk intelligence...

Matrix, a trusted name in Security and Telecom solutions, is proud to announce its participation in the 10th International Police Expo, India’s premier platform focused exclusively on policing, internal security, and law enforcement technologies. Set to take place in New Delhi, the Expo brings together global manufacturers and police representatives from over 25 countries to explore next-generation technologies across policing, surveillance, disaster management, rescue, healthcare, and cy...

Knightscope, Inc., a pioneer in developing autonomous security robots and artificial intelligence technologies, announced it has signed a two-year agreement with Palantir Technologies Inc., joining Palantir’s FedStart program to accelerate the Company’s entry into the U.S. federal marketplace.  The collaboration provides Knightscope with an accelerated pathway to FedRAMP High and DoD Impact Level 5-accredited environment, comprehensive onboarding services, and direct Authority...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Calmell Group, a Spanish manufacturer of smart cards, smart paper tickets, and magnetic tickets, primarily for the public transportation vertical. The addition of Calmell Group expands HID’s smart ticketing portfolio to include smart paper and magnetic tickets, as well as provides HID a stronger geographic foothold in the public transportation space, particularly in Spain, the European...

Interface Systems, a pioneering managed service provider delivering business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, announced it will unveil its Virtual Perimeter Guard solution at NRF PROTECT 2025. Designed to help retailers, restaurants, and other commercial businesses reduce crime and improve outdoor security, Virtual Perimeter Guard combines AI-enabled cameras with live intervention from Interface’s U.S.-based security e...

Iris ID, the pioneer in iris recognition technology,  is demonstrating its advanced iris and facial recognition technologies now through 18 June at Identity Week Europe, taking place at the RAI Exhibition Center in Amsterdam. Visit booth 508 to experience powerful, multimodal touchless ID authentication solutions engineered for secure access, workforce operations, and high-security environments—from enterprise access to national ID programs. Real-world challenges “A...

Thomas Pilsl will take over the role of Vice President of Public Safety from Robert Nitsch. He will be responsible for the worldwide Public Safety business of the Frequentis Group. Currently Vice President of New Market Solutions, Thomas Pilsl has been instrumental in driving Frequentis’ software-centric business model and has played a key role in the successful market introduction of LifeX for Public Safety. Pilsl leadership roles Pilsl took over the newly formed Business Unit New...

As artificial intelligence reshapes classrooms across the world, the debate has shifted from whether to adopt the technology to how to deploy it responsibly, fairly, and with impact. With the AI-driven edtech market on track to hit $32.27 billion by 2030, the pressure to get the rollout right is strong. Experts caution that countries that delay introducing AI risk widening the digital skills gap. According to UNESCO, rapid progress in AI has made the digital gap even bigger, leading t...

Allegion US, a foremost provider of security solutions, technology and services, has introduced the Outdoor Defense (OUT) option for 98/99 exit devices, the first Von Duprin product designed to protect device functionality in outdoor conditions, providing the reliability, quality and function expected from Von Duprin. Authority comments "As the demand for reliable security solutions in outdoor environments continues to grow, we're excited to introduce the Outdoor Defense option for Von Duprin...

The Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) announced Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) as its National Media Sponsor for the highly anticipated DIMDEX 2026 edition, taking place from 19 to 22 January, 2026, at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), in Doha, Qatar. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, and hosted and organized by the Qatar Armed Forces, DIMDEX is set to welcome defense ministers, ch...

PiLogic Inc., a pioneer in “exact AI” – mathematically precise, expert-guided artificial intelligence – announces the closing of a $4 million seed round to expand its footprint in the aerospace and defense industries to upgrade rules-based systems with the power of exact AI. Scout Ventures and Seraphim Space led the round, which enjoyed significant participation from Sovereign’s Capital, and investment from Flex Capital, FN Fund, and superangel Gokul Rajaram. PiLo...

Sielox, the established industry leader in layered access control solutions, is reminding access control administrators to conduct a spring cleaning of their access control system using the System Clean Up Utility feature exclusively available in the Sielox Pinnacle™ Access Control Platform. The System Clean Up Utility performs a fast and thorough cleanup of invalid or outdated access control data, resulting in better system management and security. Words from Sielox President Pinnacle'...

i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a pioneer in professional security and public safety solutions, announces that from October 1, 2025, the Saga Factory (Tosu City, Saga Prefecture, Japan) will be positioned and operated as the core factory, starting with the production of security cameras. They will expand the system to supply high-quality "Made in Japan" products from Japan to the world. Production of security cameras The monthly production volume will start at approximately 14,...

AITX’s Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD) has deployed its ROAMEO Gen 4 mobile security robot to the Downtown St. Louis Community Improvement District (CID) in anticipation of the NCAA Men’s Frozen Four Championship, taking place April 10 and 12. ROAMEO’s presence will enhance safety and engagement throughout the heart of the city during this nationally spotlighted event, offering an innovative layer of real-time situational awareness and autonomous patrol. RAD’s interact...

Iris ID, the global pioneer in iris recognition technology, will be demonstrating their latest breakthrough contactless biometric identity authentication solutions at ISC West 2025 in booth #28057. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience the company's latest identity portfolio of products, including the advanced IrisAccess® iA1000 and IrisTime® iT100 designed for easy integration into security and time management ecosystems. Time management ecosystems "As security threats gr...

Security Industry Authority brought together senior pioneers from the 30 largest private security businesses to discuss labor exploitation. This summit followed a similar event in December 2024, at which the 20 largest businesses were represented. These events form part of Operation EMPOWER, which is the SIA’s response to labor exploitation. EMPOWER involves a dedicated multi-disciplinary team that includes intelligence specialists and criminal investigators working closely with HMRC...

U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) re-introduced two bipartisan bills to support rural water systems. The Rural Water System Disaster Preparedness and Assistance Act, co-led by Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), would help rural water and wastewater utilities prepare and become more resilient in the face of natural disasters and other extreme weather events. The Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act would update technical assistance opp...

The UK’s Security & Policing 2025 expo opened in Hampshire, bringing together government officials, law enforcement agencies and policing-tech vendors to discuss the latest developments in public safety and security.  This year the event will focus on counter-terrorism, border security, cyber threats and the use of AI in policing. Tech companies to watch Thales will showcase its AI-driven border security solutions, which are designed to support identity verification processes a...

IDEMIA Public Security, the pioneering provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, and Tahakom, the Saudi Technology and Security Comprehensive Control Company, are expanding their strategic partnership through the signing of an extensive agreement to develop and implement local sourcing and foster continued innovation to ensure safer roads in the Kingdom. Expertise and capabilities within AI IDEMIA and Tahakom’s expanded alliance aims to develop and execute local initiativ...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the pioneering provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, in partnership with the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Samsung, is proud to announce the launch of the West Virginia Mobile ID to Samsung Wallet. West Virginia Residents can now securely store their mobile ID in their Samsung Wallet on a Samsung Galaxy device and use the credential to verify their identities directly from their mobile phones at TSA checkpoints at pa...

Frequentis marks the debut of its LifeX3020 solution in Southeast Asia, improving emergency call handling and response coordination across three major centers and nationwide blue light agencies. This effort supports Malaysia’s Next Generation Emergency Services 999 (NG999) project, an upgrade designed to replace the current Malaysian Emergency Response System (MERS999). The initiative underscores Malaysia’s strong commitment to enhancing public safety across the nation. Responses f...

i-PRO Americas Inc. (formerly Panasonic Security), a global pioneer in professional security solutions for security and public safety announced that it has been awarded E&I Cooperative Services Contract #EI00470. This agreement provides over 6,000 member institutions of E&I Cooperative Services with streamlined access to i-PRO’s advanced security systems and services through a cost-effective and statutory-compliant procurement process. Cost savings, efficiency gains E&I...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, has announced the launch of their newest product, STORM LP-X, an all-in-one latent print software to encode latent prints, submit searches, and compare prints, allowing examiners to quickly and easily search latent prints against their state system and the Next Generation Identification (NGI) system, a database of biometric and criminal history information for individuals developed by the FBI&rsqu...

IDEMIA Public Security, the provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, proudly announces its top-ranking results in the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Remote Identity Validation Technology Demonstration (RIVTD). IDEMIA emerged as a clear pioneer in Track 3: Liveness Detection, showcasing unparalleled biometric accuracy and fairness. RIVTD series The RIVTD series is a rigorous evaluation designed to challenge and advanc...

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, announced the international debut of its innovative Alibaba Cloud Container Compute Service (ACS), designed to simplify and optimize workload deployment using container technology. ACS will be available for international customers starting from January 2025. ACS, which uses Kubernetes as its interface, offers a serverless container service that provides compute resources compliant with container standards. Optimi...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, a pioneer in identity security and authentication services, has been awarded a 10-year blanket purchase agreement (BPA) worth up to $194.5 million from the General Services Administration (GSA) for its identity proofing capabilities. IDEMIA is one of 8 technology providers selected by GSA to accelerate the deployment of next-generation identity-proofing technologies for Login.gov, a secure sign-in platform used by the public to create a single digital accou...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, in partnership with the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), is proud to announce the launch of the next generation of mobile ID (MID) in the state. West Virginia residents will have access to enhanced security and convenience when presenting their ID for airport security screening, age-restricted products, and other identity checks. West Virginia mID app The West Virginia mID app, a...

The award "China's Most Influential Security Brand" is jointly issued by China Public Security Magazine, Shenzhen Security Industry Association and China Public Security, etc. It has been issued every two years for more than ten years. The campaign for the Most Influential Security Brands Top 10 In China, aimed at forging famous brands in the Chinese security industry and improving the popularity of the industry, mainly focuses on the brands pioneering in the industry as well as their far-reach...

The new 5MP IR PoE Extender Cameras from IDIS give systems integrators easier and faster options for video system expansion, ensuring better value for end-users.  PoE Extender Cameras Delivering the benefits of high-definition video capture, robust performance even in challenging environments, and no-fuss installation, IDIS PoE Extender Cameras leverage existing wiring, eliminating the need for new cabling from the NVR or switch.   The new cameras from IDIS, the largest manufac...