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ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the full US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation announced that its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution has been adopted by Cardinal Local Schools in Middlefield, Ohio to protect its students, faculty, and staff from gun-related threats. Gun-related violence Gun-related violence remains a significant and growing problem in the United States, affecti...

SailPoint Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in unified identity security for enterprises, announced a strategic partnership with Imprivata, a digital identity company for life- and mission-critical industries. Through this partnership, SailPoint will acquire Imprivata’s existing identity governance and administration business. The two companies have also agreed to become strategic go-to-market partners in healthcare, creating a best-of-breed identity security and access management alliance th...

Gallagher Security is celebrating a landmark year distinguished by the growth and innovation of its industry-pioneering solutions. As 2024 approaches, the global executive team reflects on the milestones that defined the year and offers a glimpse into the bold plans for 2025.  Award-winning excellence  Gallagher’s dedication to innovation and quality was recognised across the globe in 2024. Controller 7000 The cyber-forward Controller 7000 (C7000) earned top honours in New Z...

Matrix proudly participated in the prestigious MEP Conclave 2024, hosted at the Hyatt Ahmedabad on the 12th and 13th of December 2024. This landmark event brought together pioneers, consultants, and industry experts from the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) sectors to explore innovations and address challenges. Focus on sustainability The event’s central theme of Sustainability resonated strongly with Matrix’s vision. The conclave emphasised environmentally conscious ope...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has unveiled the first-ever national economic impact study on the security industry, highlighting the positive impact the security industry has on jobs, wages and federal and state revenue in the United States. The study, conducted by Florida-based John Dunham & Associates, uses the most current methodology and data available from 2024. Security Economic Report  The study found that the security industry – as a dynamic and rapidly gr...

Since 2024, Maringá, a city of approximately 500,000 residents consistently recognised as the best city to live in Brazil for over 6 consecutive years, has further strengthened its reputation by addressing the growing need for public safety. Smart surveillance solutions In this pioneering project, ALCA NETWORK and ALLNET were responsible for the project design and partnered with VIVOTEK, the global provider of security solutions, to implement one of the most advanced smart surveillance...

XIMEA, a pioneering innovator in machine vision cameras, is excited to announce its participation in SPIE Photonics West 2025. At the event, XIMEA will be showcasing, among others, its latest camera series, the xiX-Xtreme. Designed for demanding industrial and scientific applications, the xiX-Xtreme series offers unparalleled performance and flexibility. Equipped with state-of-the-art Sony Pregius S sensors and high-speed PCIe interfaces, these cameras deliver exceptional image quality and data...

Advantech Co., Ltd., a global pioneer in IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms hosted the "2025 New Year & New Vision Gathering " at the Taipei International Convention Center (TICC). 2025 brand vision The event, featuring afternoon and evening sessions, attracted more than 4,000 enthusiastic participants, including employees, their families, and partners. In addition to captivating performances, the highlight of the event was the unveiling of Advantech's new 2025 brand vision...

Matrix Comsec, a pioneer in Security and Telecommunication solutions, was honoured with the CII Industrial Innovation Award 2024, recognising Matrix as one among the Top 75 Most Innovative Companies in India. The award was presented at the CII Industrial Innovation Awards ceremony held in New Delhi on 13th December 2024. Instituted by CII in 2014, the CII Industrial Innovation Awards celebrate visionary enterprises across various industry segments. These prestigious awards aim to recognise and...

The collaboration of Bosch and Genetec™ is bringing even greater benefits to customers with direct-to-cloud integration of Bosch cameras with Genetec Security Centre SaaS, as well as new intelligent detection and enhanced search capabilities available through Genetec Cloudlink™ cloud-managed appliance connections. Available with camera firmware release 9.40, customers choosing Genetec Security Centre SaaS gain support for Bosch application-specific artificial int...

The pattern of veins in the hand contains unique information that can be used for identity. Blood flowing through veins in the human body can absorb light waves of specific wavelengths. Irradiating the human palm with near-infrared light waves yields an image of the vascular pattern. A venous distribution map can be processed and compared to pre-registered data to match and confirm identity.    Palm vein biometrics The idea of palm vein biometrics goes back to the 1980s when pa...

Arrow Electronics, Inc. announced that Lawrence (Liren) Chen has joined the company’s board of directors and has been appointed a member of the board’s audit committee. The addition of Chen will increase the total number of directors on the board to 10. Lawrence (Liren) Chen Chen is president, chief executive officer, and a member of the board of directors of InterDigital, Inc., a global research and development company focused primarily on wireless, video, artificial intelligence...

Optalysys, a company enabling the future of secure AI, backed by the Lingotto Investment Management LLP, imec.xpand, & Northern Gritstone, has appointed Dipesh Patel as Chair of its Board. Dipesh will guide the Optalysys Management Team in their mission to drive the adoption of its silicon photonics technology to enable Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE). Prior roles of Dipesh With 25 years in the drive, Dipesh brings vast experience in scaling transformative technologies With over 25 ye...

As organisations around the world struggle with extended downtime and revenue loss due to widespread cyberattacks, cybersecurity company Rubrik, Inc. announces Rubrik Turbo Threat Hunting. This unprecedented new feature is designed to dramatically accelerate cyber recovery and enables organisations to locate clean recovery points across their entire data estate in seconds.  Turbo Threat Hunting aims to allow customers to immediately identify clean recovery points and swiftly recover from c...

Infosys, a global pioneer in next-generation digital services and consulting, announced its collaboration with RheinEnergie, a pioneering German energy service provider, to help enterprises drive their energy transition and sustainability agenda forward. The collaboration will leverage the Infosys Energy Cloud, which is part of Infosys Cobalt, a set of services, solutions and platforms for enterprises to accelerate their cloud journey, and Infosys Topaz, an AI-first offering using generati...

On 10 December, the Security Industry Authority demonstrated its commitment to tackling labour exploitation by inviting senior pioneers from the twenty largest private security businesses to a special summit.  The event forms part of Operation EMPOWER, which is the SIA’s response to labour exploitation. EMPOWER involves a dedicated multi-disciplinary team that includes intelligence specialists and criminal investigators. Unfairness and distortion  Paul Fullwood&...

Matrix, a trusted provider of security solutions, has rolled out a series of exciting updates to its IP Video Surveillance Solutions. These new features are designed to provide enhanced functionality, better integration, and ease of surveillance management for users across industries. Here’s what’s new: Supercharged version for NVRs Matrix Network Video Recorders now come with improved performance parameters, ensuring smoother operations for users managing high-resolution surveilla...

Colt Technology Services, the digital infrastructure company, announced that it is first to successfully trial Cisco’s 800G ZR+ coherent pluggable optics in its production network using the Cisco 8000 series routers, powered by Cisco Silicon One. The Routed Optical Networking testing– carried out across the 667 km between Frankfurt and Munich, Germany– is the latest in a series of Colt trials with high-profile global partners designed to rethink technology’s previous lim...

XIMEA, a globally renowned provider of innovative imaging solutions, is excited to announce its participation in SPIE Photonics West 2025. The event, taking place from January 28-30, 2025, at the Moscone Centre in San Francisco, California, will feature XIMEA's latest advancements in subminiature camera technology. At booth number 3674, attendees will explore XIMEA's compact and high-performance cameras designed for demanding applications. Subminiature xiMU cameras The subminiature xiMU camer...

In recent years, remote working has become the norm for many professionals operating in a wide range of different sectors. To take full advantage of the convenience and flexibility this brings, secure and convenient remote access to the systems they need to do their jobs has become mission-critical. That’s where workplace solutions pioneer - WEYTEC comes in. The Swiss-based IT company has developed a new software receiver, smartREMOTE, aimed at offering secure and flexible remote access t...

Cequence, a pioneer in API security and bot management, unveiled new insights from its CQ Prime threat research team that underscore the growing cyber threats targeting the global retail sector during the holiday season. The research reveals that businesses could face average potential losses of £2.02 million ($2.58 million) per hour throughout December due to malicious bot traffic and fraud attempts. Cequence’s UAP platform Drawing on billions of real transactions and attack data...

Interface Systems, a pioneering managed service provider of business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, announced the successful deployment of its Virtual Security Guard solution for Madan-Russo Organisation. The family-owned owner-operator of a global fast-food chain in northern New Jersey has significantly improved safety and reduced security costs by up to $12,000 monthly at one of its most at-risk locations. For nearly 50 years...

Salto has released the DBolt Touch Interconnected (IC), a smart electronic deadbolt that’s perfectly suited for multi-family new builds and retrofits. The DBolt Touch IC offers a manual, interconnected deadbolt and passage latch electronic locking solution with a sleek touchscreen keypad. The ability to retract both the latch bolt and deadbolt in a single motion for a quick and easy exit is the exact solution that many residential building guidelines require. Latest DBolt Touch series&n...

Bosch is selling its Building Technologies division’s product business for security and communications technology to the European investment firm Triton. The transaction encompasses three business units – Video, Access and Intrusion, and Communication – and thus the entire product business of Bosch Building Technologies that was offered for sale. All 4,300 associates employed in these units at more than 90 locations worldwide will be taken over. Regulatory approvals The tran...

RGB Spectrum®, a pioneering designer and manufacturer of real-time audio-visual solutions for defence and public safety, announces that Trident Military Systems, LLC, a pioneering provider of flight simulation systems for military organisations, has teamed up with RGB Spectrum to enhance the effectiveness of its F-16 training programs. With a focus on delivering realistic, synchronised training experiences, Trident has successfully integrated RGB Spectrum’s SuperView®, DGy™...

Awards continue to roll in for a Midlands company that has disrupted the access management industry with its innovative and highly secure key safes. The Key Safe Company, based in Worcester, won Business Innovation of the Year at the North Worcestershire Business Awards for its ark Tamo Pro–a robust key safe able to store keys at the point of need and, with its unique QR code technology, allow vital property information right there on site for authorised visitors. This type of cutting-edg...

Ipsotek, an Eviden company and global pioneer in AI Computer Vision solutions, has announced that Spark New Zealand, the country’s largest telecommunications and digital services provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Ipsotek and launched Spark AI Vision - an advanced AI Computer Vision platform designed to transform workplace safety, retail intelligence, and security operations across New Zealand businesses. This partnership combines Spark's digital infrastructure expertise...

North Yorkshire and Devon & Cornwall are the latest police forces to become ECHO-connected, having joined in August and November 2024, respectively. Their addition brings the total number of ECHO-connected police forces in the UK to 13, with ECHO enabling the efficient handling of over 70,000 Intruder and Hold-up Alarms incidents annually, improving police response times and outcomes for victims. Pioneering Echo-connected alarm receiving centres (ARCs) including ADT, Secom, Cougar/K-SOC and...

HackerOne, the cybersecurity company dedicated to eliminating vulnerabilities through continuous testing, announced updates to its intelligent copilot Hai. Hai’s new program insights synthesise data across a customer’s programs, giving them instant understanding and actionable summaries of performance, results, and trends. Now more seamlessly integrated into workflows, Hai continues to help customers save time by making it easy to understand comprehensive program data, imp...

Athena Security Weapons Detection System, a global provider of advanced, AI-enabled security solutions, has launched its newly created 'Workforce Multiplier' weapons detection system with integrated AI X-ray scanning technology (patent pending). Together, Athena’s AI-powered weapons detection and AI X-ray provide unparalleled accuracy and efficiency in identifying potential threats. The new AI X-ray scanning technology fully integrates into Athena’s WDS system and requires only one...