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Wavelynx, a pioneer in open and secure access control solutions, announced the appointment of S. Jay Lawrence as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Lawrence brings more than three decades of technology leadership experience, with a proven track record of scaling companies from startup to billion-dollar operations. Mr. Lawrence most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Equus Compute Solutions, where he drove significant revenue growth and market expansion. His exte...

Accredit Solutions, a pioneer in accreditation, credentialing, and access-management technology for major sporting, entertainment, and government events and venues, has announced the establishment of a new local entity in Saudi Arabia, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to the region and its alignment with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. Accredit Solutions has supported major projects in Saudi Arabia since 2019, working with NEOM on the NEOM Beach Games (2019–2024) and providing ac...

 New data from IDScan.net has revealed a significant rise in the use of false identity documents, signaling a growing threat to security and compliance in the gaming sector.   Derived from an analysis of over 18 million ID scans conducted across casinos in the US, the findings show that the prevalence of ID fraud increased 204% from 2024 to 2025. The spike marks an accelerated trend in fraudulent activity, outpacing the 23% increase recorded between 2023 and 2024. Combinati...

Alfred International, a pioneer in smart lock solutions, announced that its ML2 Smart Mortise Locks and DB2S Smart Locks with Zigbee have achieved INTEREL certification, enabling seamless integration with the EOS 2 all-in-one thermostat hub for smart building deployments. This certification positions Alfred as a key partner for property management companies seeking cost-effective, scalable access control solutions across multi-family properties. Alfred's commercial-grade Zigbee smart locks Th...

Gallagher Security continues to deliver on its promise of future-ready innovation with the release of Command Center v9.40, introducing powerful new capabilities for the Controller 7000 product range. This release marks a significant leap forward for Gallagher’s award-winning site management platform, with enhanced scalability, performance, and proactive system management, reinforcing Gallagher’s commitment to supporting complex, high-density access control environments. Gallagher&...

Award-winning security manufacturer Gallagher Security brought together End Users, Consultants, and nine major Technology Partners for Integrate 2025, recently hosted at The Hub, Gallagher’s European headquarters in Warwick. The event served as a vibrant meeting point for security professionals across Europe, providing a unique opportunity for customers and consultants to connect directly with Gallagher’s Technology Partners and experience the future of integrated security first-han...

As self-service technology continues to transform customer experiences across industries, NRT Technology, a major provider of cutting-edge payment and guest service solutions for the gaming industry, and IDScan.net, a pioneer in identity verification technology, are proud to announce the launch of a new self-service ID verification kiosk designed for casinos and retail enterprises seeking to automate customer verification. In 30 seconds or less, the newly introduced kiosk redefines how business...

Suprema, a pioneer in AI-powered access control and security solutions, announced the launch of BioStar X, its most advanced unified security platform. BioStar X unifies world-pioneering biometric access control and video surveillance, into a single, scalable platform, delivering total control, integrated monitoring, and enterprise-grade resilience. Advanced access control features The new BioStar X offers total control through a unified monitoring console. Administrators can view intera...

Altronix, a global pioneer in power and networking solutions, is showcasing its latest innovations that elevate security and system performance at The Security Event Asia stand 1919. Making its global debut is the new eFlow Pro Series auto-ranging power supply/charger with enhanced features providing greater versatility for myriad access control and security applications. Altronix will also showcase new Access & Power integration products, Networking solutions for single pair ethernet, Fibe...

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...

In the eyes of some, locks are simply used for keeping people out, and for keeping the contents of a building, cabinet or locker safe. But as they know at Codelocks, access control is about so much more than that. It’s about managing spaces and giving people convenient access in ways that can transform how a building or space works and feels. That’s one of the reasons they rarely talk about ‘security’, if at all. If they focus on access control as being simply about prot...

Gallagher Security is pleased to announce the official opening of its new office in Southport on the Gold Coast, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued growth across Australia and the broader APAC and IMEA regions. This new location is Gallagher’s second office in Australia, following the establishment of the Gallagher Customer Service Center in Epping, Victoria in 2016. Ribbon-cutting ceremony  The Gold Coast office was officially opened on Tuesday, 4 Nov...

Addressing one of the most critical issues affecting society, the education and healthcare communities, parents in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States, and — above all else — students in higher education and K-12, ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions Tri-State is hosting an important summit on security and life safety in Philadelphia. The summit will feature experienced experts from major universities, school districts, healthcare, and law enforcement to explore collaborativ...

Princeton Identity, a pioneer in advanced iris biometric identity solutions, is proud to announce that Brian K. Tuskan has joined the company as its newest Executive Advisor. Tuskan brings more than two decades of experience in law enforcement and corporate security leadership, having served as Chief Security Officer for both Microsoft and ServiceNow, where he helped define industry-pioneering programs in global security, safety, and intelligence-driven operations. Deep strategic security expe...

AMAG Technology™, a world pioneer in access control, identity management, and integrated security solutions, is naming Suprema as its strategic partner for biometric readers. This formalized partnership builds on years of successful collaboration and ensures customers worldwide benefit from a fully integrated solution that combines AMAG’s Symmetry™ Solution Suite with Suprema’s biometric technology. AMAG’s Symmetry system Suprema’s industry-pioneering biome...

Integrated access control and security manufacturer - TDSi has announced the release of GARDiS Pro Version 3.1, the latest enhanced iteration of its GARDiS Access Control Management Software. GARDiS 3.1 introduces expanded biometric support and intelligent credential management, delivering improved hardware reporting capabilities and new third-party integration options to further enhance system performance and flexibility. Latest update for GARDiS Pro Tina Baker, Software Development Man...

Hikvision has introduced a suite of products, solutions, and services designed to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) and their security installers work smarter and grow faster. The launch event, called "Unlock AI, Unlock SMB Growth" and part of the HikTech Star Tour 2025, brought together Hikvision's SMB business partners from around the world at its campus in Hangzhou, China. At the core of these innovations are the Hikvision Guanlan Large-Scale AI Models. These are boosting performa...

Milestone Systems announced the latest updates in XProtect 2025 R3 and the Arcules platform, delivering new capabilities that accelerate investigations, strengthen security operations, and simplify system management. The latest releases for XProtect VMS and Arcules VSaaS address the real-world challenges facing security professionals by making surveillance systems more intelligent, accessible, and easier to manage while maintaining the open-platform flexibility that has made...

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Metal Products Inc. (“MPI”), a US manufacturer of custom-made hollow metal doors and frames. "I am very pleased to welcome MPI to ASSA ABLOY. This acquisition delivers on our strategy to strengthen our position in mature markets through adding complementary products and solutions to our core business," says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. MPI's strong reputation "MPI has built a strong reputation in our industry for trusted, consistent delive...

Consort Architectural Hardware is proud to announce its debut appearance at the London Build Expo 2025, marking a major milestone in the company’s growth and presence within the UK construction industry. The two-day event, taking place between the 19th - 20th of November at the Olympia London, welcomes the best innovation, technology and services across the construction sector, with visitors of stand P40 able to find a wide-ranging display of Consort’s leading ironmongery products a...

RecFaces, a global developer of facial recognition software solutions, announces its upcoming expert panel discussion, “Face of Security: Biometrics for MENA Corporate Facilities,” which will take place online on November 20 at 3:00 PM (GMT+4). The event will bring together major security and technology professionals from RecFaces and Avigilon to discuss how facial biometrics is redefining the protection and management of corporate environments across the Middle East and North Afric...

Hikvision has announced that it will host the Shaping Intelligence 2025 – Commercial Summit from November 19-21, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand. Under the theme "Intelligent Commerce for Thriving Businesses," the summit will bring together 250+ senior executives, business leaders, technology innovators, and industry experts to explore intelligent commercial transformation, paving the way for thriving businesses. Intelligent commerce solutions "We are excited to gather industry pioneers in B...

Allegion UK is proud to return as sponsor for this year’s Diploma in Scheduling award at the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) Education Awards, taking place at London’s Grand Connaught Rooms on Thursday, 20th November, 2025. This year’s ceremony marks the 45th GAI Education Awards, which is recognized as a flagship event in the annual architectural ironmongery calendar and for the second year running, Allegion UK is sponsoring this award to celebrate the outstanding ac...

Commvault, a major provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, has announced two new appointments for North Europe, as Martin Gittins moves into the Area Vice President (AVP) role for the region and Mark Molyneux joins the company as Field CTO.  As AVP of North Europe, Gittins will be responsible for growth, leadership, and strategy within this key market for Commvault. He joined the company in February of this year, leading the charge for Strategic Ac...

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...

Codelocks, an access control specialist, has received two ISO certifications that help its customers to meet supply chain requirements, while also signaling the organization’s widening commitment to people, the planet, and processes. The recognized standards certifications – environmental management (ISO 14001), and occupational health and safety management (ISO 45001) – provide Codelocks’ customers peace of mind they are working with a supplier that is committed to resp...

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...

Gallagher Security has entered a strategic partnership with International Security Trading Corporation (ISTC), a pioneering distributor with more than 30 years of experience serving the security industry across Latin America and the Caribbean.   This partnership reflects Gallagher’s commitment to building strong, long-term alliances that strengthen their presence in the region while delivering trusted, customer-focused solutions. By joining forces, Gallagher and ISTC will expand...

HID, a pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces it has signed an agreement to acquire IDmelon, a Vancouver-based secure sign-in solution provider that streamlines the adoption of passwordless authentication through its proprietary software platform. IDmelon’s offering allows users to turn existing identifiers, such as a physical credential, smartphone, or biometric, into enterprise-grade FIDO security keys. In addition to its software solution, IDmelon offers hardware that support...

Security 101, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital and a national provider of comprehensive commercial security solutions, announced the acquisition of Security & Energy Technologies Corporation ("SETEC"), a Chantilly, Virginia–based systems integrator with deep expertise serving both commercial and federal government clients. This transaction marks Security 101's 19th strategic acquisition, further strengthening its presence in the Mid-Atlantic market. Integration of complex ac...