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OPTEX, the global sensor manufacturer, has launched the TXI Series, a new range of high-mount outdoor curtain detectors designed for residential and commercial perimeter protection. Built to create an invisible curtain barrier along a building façade, the TXI Series is designed to address the challenge of balancing reliable human detection and nuisance alarm reduction in external security. By creating a controlled detection curtain at the perimeter, the TXI Series is specifically designe...

Ranger Fire and Security (Ranger), a national one-stop solution for fire and security services, is pleased to announce that Inflexion, a pioneer European mid-market firm, has made a majority investment in the business, accelerating its growth plans and acquisition strategy across the UK and Ireland. The investment will enable Ranger to continue acquiring high-performing local businesses, a core part of its growth strategy, and will also support the further integration of back-office functions a...

Gunnebo Entrance Control has launched QTicket, a ticket validation terminal developed to help venues manage visitor entry more efficiently while supporting the growing range of entrance technologies used across leisure, sport and entertainment environments. Designed for applications including stadiums, amusement parks, water parks, leisure centers and gyms, QTicket combines ticket validation and entrance control management within a single platform to support faster, more reliable visitor proces...

Colt Technology Services (Colt), the global digital infrastructure company, and Ciena, the global pioneer in high-speed connectivity, have completed one of the fastest quantum safe data transmissions ever demonstrated and the fastest across a transatlantic route. The landmark trial successfully protected live data running across 6900km of Colt’s subsea and terrestrial network between New York and London with Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) encryption solution. The trial proved th...

iDenfy, a global company that provides ID verification and fraud prevention services used by over 1,000+ businesses across the globe, has officially added BSN masking for identity verification in the Netherlands. This functionality allows Dutch users to provide an identity document with the Burgerservicenummer (BSN) deliberately masked out while proceeding through the entire verification process. BSN is considered to be sensitive personal data according to both the GDPR and the Dutch national p...

SAFR today announced new investigation capabilities for SAFR Guard, without the need for on-site servers. Retail security has been burdened by costly, infrastructure-heavy systems that are complex to maintain and slow to scale. SAFR Guard now changes that, combining real-time proactive alerts with new investigation capabilities, all without server bloat. With built-in privacy guardrails, it’s designed for responsible use from day one. Server-dependent infrastructure As retail crime beco...

Responding to the phased shutdown of the legacy 2G network in the UK, Reliance Protect has launched its next generation 4G lone worker safety key fob device. The new Pulse+ device is among the first solutions to support full Voice Over Long Term Evolution (VoLTE) communications across multiple networks, ensuring voice calls and alarm transmissions can operate entirely over 4G infrastructure. Delivering emergency support The UK’s mobile network infrastructure is undergoing its biggest tr...

Genetec Inc. (Genetec), the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announces it will showcase its latest investigation capabilities in Security Center SaaS at NRF PROTECT 2026, taking place June 8-10 at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas. At booth #1017, Genetec will demonstrate how retailers can investigate incidents that increasingly span multiple stores, systems, and camera vendors, helping security and loss prevention teams connect evidence faster across distribu...

At COMPUTEX 2026, Cupola360 introduces its Omni Speed Dome and integrated Reality Remote Management ecosystem, combining panoramic AI vision, IoT control, and remote patrol technologies for industrial and high-value infrastructure applications. Cupola360 Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of ASPEED Technology, will co-exhibit with ASPEED at COMPUTEX 2026, centering its showcase around "Reality Remote Management" (RRM). Building upon its core 360-degree panoramic camera modules, Cupola360 will unve...

Automated identification and data capture specialist Brady Corporation launches a new type of hybrid label printer that offers industrial label printing performance in a cordless, portable design. Brady’s new BradyPrinter i4311 is designed to bridge the gap between stationary benchtop label printer power and mobile flexibility. A well-known limitation for most mobile label printers is the maximum width of the label. Brady’s i4311 marks the new maximum label width at 101.60 mm for co...

IDScan.net, a provider of identity verification and ID scanning technology, announces a new integration partnership with Babaco, a long standing pioneer in supply chain asset and cargo security. Through the integration, Babaco has embedded IDScan.net’s DIVE identity verification technology directly into its proprietary transportation and shipment management platform, Babaco Fulfillment, to help combat cargo theft. Cargo security solutions For more than 90 years, Babaco has provided carg...

Nedap, the pioneer in item-level visibility, introduces AI Smart Mode: a major update to Nedap’s loss prevention solution that helps retailers focus on the incidents that matter most. By helping teams focus on fewer, more meaningful events, Nedap enables faster investigations, reduced investigation time, and more effective allocation of resources across stores. Retailers are gaining greater visibility into in-store activity, but many still struggle to identify which loss prevention events...

Inner Range continues to strengthen its mobile-first security ecosystem with the upcoming release of IR Connect App version 3.7.0. This latest update delivers meaningful improvements to camera viewing, usability, and overall application performance — reinforcing Inner Range’s commitment to providing a modern, intuitive, and reliable mobile experience for security professionals and end users. Building on recent platform upgrades, IR Connect 3.7.0 focuses on what matters most in day-t...

New research from TrustedTech has uncovered a growing crisis in workplace AI governance, revealing that it is not junior employees driving the use of unapproved AI tools, but senior leadership, who admit to being fully aware of the risks. The survey of 2,000 employees across the UK & US shows that 62% of senior leaders in the UK use “Shadow AI” - unapproved AI tools that may process or store organizational data outside approved systems - compared with 31% of employees below deci...

Salient Systems, a provider of enterprise-class Video Management Software, today announced the appointment of Steve Bell as Executive Vice President, Sales. Bell brings more than 25 years of technology sales and leadership experience to the role, where he will lead Salient’s global sales organization, work directly with integrators and end users, and continue to scale the company’s presence across the enterprise market. Enterprise sales organizations Bell brings a track record of...

iDenfy, a global RegTech and fraud prevention service provider, announced a major platform update ahead of the European Union’s Digital Identity Wallet compliance regulations for regulated businesses that require verifying users through government-backed digital ID verification methods, all without asking the user to upload an actual photo of their ID document. That means users will be entering their credentials that they use for daily services already, which creates a familiarity factor....

Suprema, a global pioneer in AI-powered access control and security solutions, announces the launch of BioStation 3 Max, the company's new flagship AI biometric terminal. Built around a single conviction—trust engineered into every door—BioStation 3 Max consolidates Suprema's full range of authentication methods: face and fingerprint biometrics at the core, with RFID, mobile, QR, and PIN. It all comes together on one hardened, identity-first platform — sub-second face matching...

Scality, a pioneer in data infrastructure software for the AI era, announces Scality ADI (Autonomous Data Infrastructure), a sustainable data infrastructure platform designed for organizations that must simultaneously power diverse AI workloads, defend against escalating cyber threats, and maintain sovereign control over their data. Scality ADI combines Scality’s proven distributed object storage foundation with Guardian, an AI-powered autonomous operations engine that dramatically reduce...

Verkada, a pioneer in AI-powered physical security technology, today announced a broad range of hardware and software updates across its platform, including: new generations of bullet cameras and access control units, expanded AI-powered alerting capabilities, and enhanced visitor management for healthcare. "Every update we make to Verkada's platform is focused on giving security teams the right tools for the right situations," said Brandon Davito, Senior Vice President of Product and Operation...

iDenfy, a RegTech company specializing in ID verification and fraud prevention solutions, announces a new partnership with RATO Bank, a licensed financial institution with nearly 30 years of financial heritage in Lithuania. By integrating iDenfy’s AI-powered identity verification and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) screening into its digital onboarding flow, RATO Bank can now verify new customers faster and more securely, and in full compliance with KYC/AML requirements, through its newly lau...

Octave, the planned software spinoff from Hexagon AB, has announced the acquisition of VXG Inc., a provider of enterprise-grade, cloud native video management software. Octave’s portfolio simplifies complexity across the asset lifecycle. The acquisition will enable Octave to build upon the AI enhanced cloud capabilities in its physical security portfolio and further strengthen its software offerings for protecting people, places and assets. Public safety organizations VXG’s cloud...

Securitas has acquired CamVision, a Danish technology driven security specialist with a strong position in retail loss prevention and electronic security solutions. The acquisition strengthens Securitas’ ability to deliver reliable and scalable security solutions for micro and small singlesite businesses as well as larger, multisite clients across Denmark. For micro and small businesses, the acquisition enhances Securitas’ offering of standardized, packaged security solutions that c...

For more than a century, Swedish American Health System, its hospital and medical facilities, have been serving the community of Rockford, IL. As a division of the University of Wisconsin Health, the medical staff has been delivering high-quality healthcare and strategies to keep patients and families healthy. What families and patients don’t see is the world-class security systems that have been put in place at all Swedish American medical facilities and outlying satellite healthcare cli...

iDenfy, a global pioneer in RegTech identity verification and fraud prevention solutions, launched an identity verification application for WooCommerce merchants. The new integration gives online store owners a direct way to require identity verification for customers before purchase or in other, higher-risk scenarios, depending on the store’s risk management strategy and unique case. The idea behind the plugin is that it’s easy to use and doesn’t require any complex manual se...

HID and Sharry have taken digital wallet-based student IDs into European higher education for the first time, delivering the capability at H-FARM College and enabling students, faculty and staff to access campus spaces using their smartphones or smartwatches. The deployment marks a significant milestone for European higher education, bringing together Sharry's smart access and workplace experience platform and HID's trusted identity solutions to deliver a seamless, digital-first campus experien...

The security industry is positioning itself: months ahead of the event, Security Essen 2026 is already seeing strong demand from companies and a correspondingly high level of exhibitor participation. From 22 to 25 September at Messe Essen, trade visitors can look forward to a comprehensive market overview, a wealth of innovation and excellent opportunities for networking and business development. The ticket shop is now open; tickets for the trade fair are available at the Security Essen website...

In busy offices, gyms, schools, hospitals, or co-working spaces, nobody wants to leave their belongings lying around, risking loss or theft. It often makes sense to provide space users with secure locker access. However, managing physical locker keys eats up staff time. Coin-operated lockers are inconvenient in an increasingly cashless world. The solution: digital access for lockers. A digital lock designed specifically for lockers and cabinets solves the most important challenges facing any se...

Award‑winning design meets intelligent building communication: the D31x Series from DoorBird has been honored with the internationally renowned iF DESIGN AWARD 2026, recognizing its pioneering design language and outstanding functional quality in the field of IP Video Door Stations. Developed for use in multi‑tenant buildings and larger building complexes, the series combines sophisticated aesthetics with high‑performance IP technology. The iF DESIGN AWARD is one of the world’s most impor...

Nedap, a pioneer in item-level inventory visibility, announces a partnership with VF Corporation, a pioneer in apparel, footwear and equipment whose portfolio of iconic active and outdoor lifestyle brands includes The North Face®, Vans® and Timberland®. As part of the collaboration, VF Corporation will deploy the Nedap Inventory Engine across its brand portfolio and 1,500+ stores, creating a stronger foundation for end-to-end inventory visibility and more seamless, data-driven retail...

Totem, operator of one of Latin America’s largest and most advanced video monitoring operations, today announced its continued expansion into the North American security market, offering monitoring centers in the U.S., Canada and Mexico a verified, cost-effective solution for 24/7 remote video monitoring a scalable operations support. As U.S. monitoring centers face growing pressure to expand coverage while managing labor costs, Totem provides a trusted extension of their operations...