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Deep Sentinel, the pioneer in proactive AI-powered security, announced the official launch of its Bring Your Own Camera (BYOC) program.  This offering allows businesses to equip their existing third-party security cameras with Deep Sentinel's award-winning surveillance software, unlocking a new level of advanced security. Deep Sentinel's AI security Instead, compatible third-party cameras can seamlessly connect to Deep Sentinel's platform Through the BYOC service, businesses no longer n...

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a pioneer in high-performance LiDAR-based security and smart space solutions, announces a technology partnership with Netsocs, an integration and automation software solution provider specialising in electronic security. The partnership combines invaluable data from Quanergy 3D LiDAR sensors with Netsocs’ highly versatile and powerful management platform to deliver unparalleled operational intelligence and security for large-scale enterprises with the highest lev...

Security Central is pleased to announce that Mark Matlock has joined the company as Vice President of Sales.  With four decades of experience in the alarm industry and a proven track record of sales sucess, Mark will be instrumental in driving Security Central’s growth and expanding its presence in the monitoring segment of the security. Strengthening sales & growth Over the years, he advanced into key senior roles, helping to build and strengthen sales Mark’s career in...

Allied Universal®, a pioneering security and facility services provider, announced details of its 2024 merger and acquisition (M&A) activities. In 2024, the company closed six transactions with aggregate annual revenues totalling more than $240 million. The acquired companies represent various security service lines in regions around the world and include the following: JE Security: Security Technology, Barbados, May 2024 Unified Command: Event Services Technology, United States, Ma...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a pioneering provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, is excited to announce the appointment of Phil Jensen as its new Director of Sales for Under Vehicle Surveillance Systems (UVSS). Jensen brings a wealth of experience and expertise to ISS, particularly in government sales, technical security solutions, and growth-focused strategies. Prior to joining ISS, he held the position of Director of Government Business Development and Sales at A...

Jacksons Fencing announces the return of Cris Francis as its new Commercial Director. With over 20 years of experience in sales, leadership and the security industry, Cris brings invaluable expertise and a wealth of insight to his new role. His return to Jacksons Fencing after a six-year absence marks a significant milestone for the company, as it continues to build on its reputation for growth, innovation, and strategic development in the sector. A proven career Cris began his career in the...

Charterhouse Capital Partners, one of the longest-established private equity firms operating in Europe, announces that it has agreed to acquire ESTYA, formerly ERIS. Charterhouse will invest in partnership with ESTYA’s management, who are reinvesting in the company, and alongside Chequers Capital, who will remain a significant shareholder following an initial investment in 2021. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approval. Electronic safety and security systems ESTYA is...

Allied Universal® today announced that Taylor Carr has joined its Technology Services business unit as senior vice president of operations.  In this role, Carr will oversee operations and drive growth across all revenue segments of the business. Experienced industry leader Carr has more than 25 years of experience in the technology and security industriesCarr has more than 25 years of experience in the technology and security industries. Most recently he served as president for Visi...

Immersive, the pioneer in people-centric cybersecurity, announced the appointment of Mark Schmitz as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Following the momentum of Immersive’s recent brand launch, this strategic appointment marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth trajectory aimed at further solidifying its leadership in the cyber resilience and readiness space.  Founder James Hadley will remain on the company’s board and transition to the role of Chie...

Coalition, the world's first Active Insurance provider designed to prevent digital risk before it strikes, published its Cyber Threat Index 2025, detailing insights on cybersecurity trends from 2024 and emerging threats businesses should be aware of in 2025. According to the report, most ransomware claims in 2024 started with threat actors compromising perimeter security appliances (58%), like virtual private networks (VPNs) or firewalls. Remote desktop products were second-most (18%) exploite...

International cybersecurity and medical imaging IT company Sectra (STO: SECT B) is delivering a system with hardened, secure mobile devices to the Swedish Prison and Probation Service.  The solution will streamline the day-to-day work of the Prison and Probation Service’s employees and also provide inmates with controlled, secure access to digital services and information. The system has been developed to protect against various security risks and threats, both internal and external....

Group-IB, a pioneering creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, announced that its flagship Fraud Protection solution is now available in AWS Marketplace. AWS Marketplace is a digital catalogue with thousands of software listings from independent software vendors that make it easy to find, test, buy, and deploy software that runs on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Machine learning algorithms Group-IB Fraud Protection is a wide solution designed to saf...

Security Central is excited to announce the appointment of Dan Turner as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With over 25 years of experience in the security industry, including a distinguished tenure as Chief Information Officer at Per Mar Security Services, Dan brings a wealth of expertise in information technology, cybersecurity, and business transformation to Security Central. Enhancing innovation in monitoring "Dan’s track record of innovation and his deep industry knowledge ma...

The United States Senate voted to confirm Troy Edgar as the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security by a bipartisan vote of 53-43. "Congratulations to Deputy Secretary Edgar on his bipartisan confirmation today. He will be a key player in making America safe again,” said Secretary Kristi Noem. “I look forward to working alongside Troy to ensure that the United States, once again, is a beacon of freedom, safety, and security for generations to come.”...

Hexagon AB announces that the Board of Directors, after a comprehensive assessment, has directed management to prepare for the separation of its Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division and related businesses by way of a Lex Asea distribution (or “spin-off”) to its shareholders, as previously announced on 25th October 2024. The Board intends to propose the distribution and listing of NewCo’s shares at a shareholder's meeting in early 2026, provided that the circumstances are...

Commvault, a pioneering provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, announced the appointment of Ha Hoang as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). With over 25 years of experience in pioneering enterprise technology transformations for Fortune 500 companies, Hoang brings a wealth of expertise in cloud strategy, SaaS optimisation, and global infrastructure operations. Prior roles of Hoang In her role as CIO, Hoang will focus on advancing next-generation...

Two of the pioneering physical security veterans, Ed Chandler and Jason Ouellette, have drafted a document, “What is PKOC,” to provide a detailed understanding of the Public Key Open Credential specification developed by the Physical Security interoperability Alliance (PSIA).  The PKOC specification has been gaining significant traction in the market and is now a beyond specification or idea, but a more secure and a real viable option for physical and mobile-based credentials....

Everon, a pioneering security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, fire and life safety solutions in the U.S., announced that Bobby Dale has joined the executive leadership team in the role of Chief Customer Officer. With over 40 years of sales and executive leadership experience in the industry, Dale is a seasoned commercial security veteran. He previously served in prominent roles at Protection 1, ADT, and ADT Commercial. Prior roles of Dale Dale will lead Everon’s...

Qualifire, the real-time AI reliability and safety platform, announces its Freemium Plan, offering businesses free access to essential safeguards that help mitigate risks in early AI adoption. By lowering the initial barrier to AI security, Qualifire enables companies to start integrating safety-first AI workflows—before scaling to full production. Generative AI adoption Qualifire ensures that as AI adoption grows, businesses can seamlessly scale to enterprise-grade protection As gener...

Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit took place earlier this week in Sydney, Australia, where the research company's analysts shared their findings on the cyber security industry and the trends that lay ahead this year. In the main, these trends appear to be influenced by generative AI (GenAI) evolution, digital decentralising, supply chain interdependencies, regulatory change, endemic talent shortages and a constantly evolving threat landscape. Challenges and opportunities Speaking...

iDenfy, a pioneer in identity verification, compliance, and fraud prevention, has announced a strategic partnership with Business Arena, a pioneering corporate service provider specialising in company registration, licencing, visa assistance, and administrative support. This collaboration enables Business Arena to integrate iDenfy’s advanced identity verification (IDV) and Anti Money Laundering (AML) solutions to enhance the company's security and deliver a seamless onboarding experience...

SAFR™ SCAN, the AI-powered face authentication solution designed for mainstream commercial applications, has achieved a flawless 0% success rate against presentation attacks in independent testing conducted by iBeta, the industry standard for anti-spoofing testing. iBeta Quality Assurance conducted Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) testing in accordance with ISO/IEC 30107-3. Accredited by NIST/NVLAP (NVLAP Testing Lab Code: 200962), iBeta provides rigorous evaluation of biometric system...

Advantech, a pioneer in IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms, hosted an investor conference today (March 5th), which was presided over by Chairman KC Liu alongside three co-presidents – Mr. Eric Chen, Ms. Linda Tsai, and Mr. Miller Chang.  Advantech’s 2024 revenue declined by 7%; however, the gross margin was maintained due to the effective control on operations. The 2024 gross margin was 40.8%, the operating profit amounted to NT$9.050 billion (operating margin of 15...

The world’s pioneer security and facility services company, has been named to the Newsweek list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2025 for the second consecutive year. This recognition underscores the company’s commitment to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where women can thrive professionally and personally. Receiving a ranking of four and a half stars, the publication evaluated the company’s compensation, work-life balance and proactive management on di...

Uncover the basics of infrared technology, explore different sensor types, and learn about radiometric calibration. Infrared imaging radiometry is the science of using an infrared camera to measure the amount of IR radiation from a target in a scene. Every pixel in the image formed by a radiometrically calibrated camera carries quantitative information. Understanding infrared radiometry Radiometric images are more than just pictures; they are precise grids of infrared rays Radiometric images...

Matrix, a pioneering provider of security and surveillance solutions, proudly announces that its Network Cameras have been certified under the IoT System Certification Scheme (IoTSCS) by STQC. This certification confirms compliance with the Essential Requirements (ERs) set under the Public Procurement Order (PPO) for CCTV, published in the Gazette of India by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. Compliance with government security standards Matr...

Zimperium, a pioneer in mobile security, announced that it is enhancing detection and response capabilities of security teams by integrating with the industry-pioneering CrowdStrike Falcon® cybersecurity platform. This new integration, now available on the CrowdStrike Marketplace, enables seamless sharing of mobile threat intelligence from Zimperium’s Mobile Threat Defense platform to CrowdStrike Falcon® Next-Gen SIEM. Zimperium's 2024 Threat Report According to&...

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...

Featuring the Wisenet Road AI solution, the camera combines long-range licence plate detection with make, model and colour recognition (MMCR) for over 600 vehicle models. Hanwha Vision, a global pioneer in video surveillance and security solutions, has launched the PNO-A9311RLP – a 4K AI bullet camera with 31x zoom and the intelligent traffic solution Wisenet Road AI. Smart traffic monitoring PNO-A9311RLP delivers precise vehicle recognition while reducing server and bandwidth demands...

ATRIUM is an online access control system that makes robust security its top priority. With military grade encryption throughout the system, ATRIUM ensures card cloning is practically impossible and data is kept safe. Plus, there’s no tedious programming – everything is ready to go right out of the box. ATRIUM makes high security easier than ever and puts people in control of their data. Seamless and encrypted access control ATRIUM automatically creates unique authentication keys...