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Global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, celebrated a double award win at the Greater Bay Area Social and Governance (ESG) Achievement Awards 2024 in North Point, Hong Kong on 23rd September 2024. Gallagher Security received the Recognised Sustainable Development Corporate Certificate as a testament to their dedication towards embedding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into business operations. Business operations and innovation In addition, Gallagher Secur...

Award-winning global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security is proud to announce its partnership with Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority at Intersec Dubai 2025.  The strategic partnership marks a significant step forward in redefining physical security solutions for government and enterprise clients in the UAE and beyond.  Operational safety and efficiency Gallagher Security CEO - Middle East, Bilal Chehime says, &...

ELATEC, a pioneering global provider of user authentication and identification solutions, is beginning 2025 with a significant step forward in its global expansion strategy: the launch of its new office in Dubai. Operating under the name ELATEC Middle East Trading FZE, this new location will serve as a dedicated hub to support the company’s growing customer base and partners across the Middle East. The operations, led by Managing Director Carsten Hoersch, are set to drive innovative, secu...

ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) the pioneering membership association for the security industry – have announced details for the 2025 Security LeadHER conference, a special event dedicated to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security profession. The third annual Security LeadHER conference will be held Monday, June 9 – Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Centre in Detroit, Michigan. Security LeadHER s...

ASSA ABLOY has acquired InVue, a US-based provider of precision-engineered connected asset protection and access control solutions. The company enables tailor-made security solutions to a broad spectrum of industries and retailers. Access control and asset protection "I am very pleased to welcome the InVue team to ASSA ABLOY. This acquisition delivers on our strategy to grow our business through adding complementary products and solutions to our core business,” says Nico Delvaux, Presi...

New technology advancements significantly increase efficiency and productivity in any industry, including physical security. Enhanced innovation both creates new products and services and improves existing products, all for the benefit of security manufacturers, integrators, and end users. Companies that embrace new technology stay ahead of the curve and gain a significant competitive advantage. In addition, they can differentiate themselves in the marketplace. We asked this week's Expert Panel...

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Uhlmann & Zacher GmbH (Uhlmann & Zacher), a German supplier of access control handles and knobs and corresponding software. "I am very pleased to welcome Uhlmann & Zacher to ASSA ABLOY. This acquisition delivers on our strategy to add complementary products and solutions to our core business,” says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. Electronic locking systems "We are thrilled to welcome Uhlmann & Zacher to ASSA ABLOY. With over 30 year...

As manufacturers of metallic high-precision components for fuel cells and electrolysers, Feintool is continuously enhancing manufacturing processes to address the needs of the hydrogen industry. To strengthen the customers’ competitiveness, Feintool finds partners that share the same spirit of driving innovation and cost advantages as Feintool does. With Swedish Impact Coatings AB Feintool cooperates with a proven, reliable, and globally present specialist to further evolve the state-of-t...

Salto is proud and excited to unveil a new advance in access control technology: Salto Orion. Requiring only the user’s face as an access credential, Orion bridges access control and face recognition technology. With Orion, Salto is putting the user experience front and centre for a faster, safer, more convenient, and private keyless door access experience. Face credential Each user gains access effortlessly through a genuinely unique access credential – their face &ndas...

An all-in-one door intercom platform to transform building access and communication by integrating a video door intercom system with the latest in access control. Robust access control solutions Salto Systems announces the launch of the XS4 Com door intercom cloud-based platform, an advanced video smart intercom solution engineered to seamlessly integrate with modern digital lifestyles across residential, workspace, and commercial environments. XS4 Com represents Salto’s first for...

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has been named a Pioneer in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud Database Management Systems (DBMS) for the fifth year in a row. Evaluation criteria Gartner evaluates cloud DBMS vendors based on their Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision, with criteria across 15 critical areas, including product or service, customer experience, market understanding, offering (product) strategy, and innov...

The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO), the organisation for security professionals working in Higher and Further Education around the world, has announced its new Chair and Vice Chair who take up their positions in April 2025. Current Vice Chair Geoff Brown, Head of Community Safety and Campus Security at the University of Leeds, will become the Chair of AUCSO replacing Chair, Ollie Curran, who is stepping down after serving in this role for two years. Geoff Brown Afte...

Fime has supported ELAN Microelectronics, a global pioneer in human-machine interfaces, in achieving FIDO Biometric Component Certification for its fingerprint authentication solution. FIDO authenticators can now integrate the sensors to further strengthen customer authentication and support the industry drive to reduce the world’s reliance on passwords. Access to digital services The use of a certified biometric component is optional for level 1 and level 2 FIDO authenticators The FID...

Codelocks has extended its CL5000 electronic lock range with new Do Not Disturb (DND) models. The new CL5000 DND electronic locks prevent interruptions and unwanted access to locations where controlled privacy is important for people’s comfort and confidence. The new CL5000 DND electronic locks are particularly suitable for private spaces such as meeting rooms, consulting rooms, toilets and changing rooms. Locks Do Not Disturb feature The locks Do Not Disturb feature is activa...

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security is proud to announce the appointment of Nemer Mdradas as Regional Director - Middle East and North Africa.  Based in the company’s Dubai office, Nemer brings more than 15 years of experience in leadership, business development, smart cities, IoT solutions, and physical security systems.    Bilal comments Gallagher Security CEO - Middle East, Bilal Chehime says, “Nemer brings a wealth of expertise to the team."...

Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using proprietary intelligence and integration to achieve proven crime prevention, announces the company and its many California customers safely made it through the wildfire disaster. With its headquarters and Security Operations Command Center (SOCC) located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, Elite remained on high alert for its operations, personnel and their families, and its many local clients during the unprecedented fire t...

The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, in Buffalo, N.Y., has a clear mission based on four pillars: to honour all veterans, educate the public about the sacrifices made by those who serve, inspire a sense of patriotism and appreciation for those protecting Americans’ rights and freedoms, and preserve the artifacts entrusted to the Park’s care. Buffalo Park The Park regularly hosts events and takes visitors inside America’s military hist...

The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, in Buffalo, N.Y., has a clear mission based on four pillars: to honour all veterans, educate the public about the sacrifices made by those who serve, inspire a sense of patriotism and appreciation for those protecting Americans’ rights and freedoms, and preserve the artefacts entrusted to the Park’s care. The Park regularly hosts events and takes visitors inside America’s military history with in-depth tours of decommissio...

Passbolt, a new type of credential and access manager for organisations of all sizes announced it has raised $8 million in Series A financing for its all-in-one open source-based collaborative password and access software. The company was founded in December 2016. Previous funding was pre-seed of $620,000 in December 2018 and $3.1 million seed funding that closed in January 2021. Series A The Series A round was led by new investor Airbridge Equity Partners (Netherlands). Existing investors th...

The City of Centennial, Colorado, operates a state-of-the-art Traffic Management Centre (TMC) to monitor regional traffic conditions. Serving a population of over 108,000, Centennial’s TMC ensures smooth traffic flow, supports city operations such as snow management, and engages the public with initiatives like Centennial 101, which provides residents with a behind-the-scenes look at city departments.  In August 2023, Centennial installed RGB Spectrum’s Galileo® v...

VPS Group, Europe’s pioneering temporary security specialist, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Davis Site Security, a fast-growing security company protecting blue chip customers’ construction sites with monitored video technology and manned guarding. The construction industry loses over £800 million annually due to plant theft, vandalism, water loss and fire. Due to the number of new houses and buildings being built in the UK, being able to protect expensiv...

iDenfy, a Lithuania-based RegTech company specialising in AI-powered ID verification and fraud prevention solutions, partnered with 7bet, a pioneering Lithuanian iGaming operator offering sports betting and iGaming services. iDenfy’s Know Your Customer (KYC) software will help 7bet’s gamers access the platform quicker while ensuring legal compliance and minimising fraudulent accounts, such as those who abuse the bonus system or want to overcome bans using multi-accounting. Other t...

Dallmeier, a pioneering provider of intelligent security solutions, will once again present its latest innovations at this year’s LogiMAT 2025 in Stuttgart, Germany. At the stand of the Mobility & Logistics Cluster (hall 4, stand D53) from 11 to 13 March, the Dallmeier experts will show how companies can optimise their security and logistics processes with intelligent video technology at the highest level of cybersecurity. Patented multifocal sensor technology In addition to the co...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has been recognised in Corporate Knights’ 2025 Global 100 ranking. This is the third time Trane Technologies has been featured on this annual list, which recognises companies for their investments in green solutions such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, and the circular economy. sustainable future "It’s an incredible honor to be recognised in Corporate Knights’ 2025 Global 100 ranking," said Mauro Atalla, Senior Vice Pre...

Windsor Port Authority, one of just 17 national ports created by the 1999 Canada Marine Act, has enhanced waterway safety and security across its jurisdiction on the U.S.-Canada border with state-of-the-art cameras from Axis Communications. These cameras, combined with radar solutions from Accipiter Radar Technologies Inc., provide the port with the visibility needed to prevent collisions, better detect illegal activity, and save lives along the river. Windsor Port Located on the Detroit...

DataDome, the pioneer in cyber fraud protection unveiled DDoS Protect, a cloud-based service designed to block distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack traffic at the edge before it overwhelms an organisation's infrastructure. DDoS Protect DDoS Protect provides always-on, full-stack protection that detects and mitigates application layer-based threats, including evasive and short-lived Layer 7 DDoS attacks, within milliseconds. The solution safeguards businesses against service downtime, w...

Vuwall, a global pioneer in video wall control and visualisation solutions, has been acquired by Naxicap, a prominent private equity firm driving innovation in mission-critical technology. Naxicap previously acquired Guntermann & Drunck (G&D) in 2020 and Tritec Electronic in 2022. Now, with Vuwall as part of its portfolio, the companies are aiming to transform the control room industry with complementary technologies that elevate command and control environments worldwide. Strategy and...

DigiCert, a pioneering global provider of digital trust, announced the release of PQC for Dummies, DigiCert Special Edition, published by Wiley. This book serves as a primer on the imminent challenges posed by quantum computing and equips organisations with the knowledge and strategies needed to adopt post-quantum cryptography (PQC) to secure their digital infrastructure. The book dives into the critical need to prepare for a post-quantum world, where quantum computing could render current...

Sam Shalaby, CEO of Wavestore, has outlined the company’s ambitious roadmap for 2025, emphasising innovation, customer collaboration, and sustainable growth. Since acquiring Wavestore in July 2023, Sam’s leadership has driven the company’s expansion into new markets and accelerated the development of integrated security solutions that deliver unmatched value to customers worldwide. Redefining security solutions Under Sam’s guidance, Wavestore is focused on offerin...

Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announced that it has been named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People by MediaCorp Canada for the second year in a row. Part of the Canada's Top 100 Employers project, the Top Employers for Young People designation recognises organisations offering exceptional workplace environments and programs that cater to young professionals. Next generation of talent experts  Companies are...