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The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named new members and leadership of the steering committee for SIA RISE, a community that fosters the careers of young professionals and emerging pioneers in the security industry. Dakota Mackie of Northland Controls serves as chair, with Kelly Ann Christensen of BCD now serving as vice chair. In these roles, Mackie and Christensen ensure that RISE delivers educational content and networking opportunities to young professional...

North American Video (NAV), the security systems integrator with more casino installations and gaming partners across the U.S. than any other systems integration firm, retains its exclusive Surveillance Technical Integration Sponsorship for the 2025 World Game Protection Conference (WGPC), taking place March 11-13 at the Rio Las Vegas. This marks NAV’s fifth consecutive year as the exclusive sponsor, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to deliver superior system solutions for the ga...

Founded in 2020 by a team of energy professionals in Milan, Sunprime is a fast-growing independent renewable energy producer that develops sustainable photovoltaic plants across Italy. Their focus is mainly commercial and industrial (C&I) segment, ground-mounted systems on industrial land and industrial electricity storage systems. Challenges With global initiatives toward green sustainability and carbon neutrality, the demand for photovoltaic power generation construction is growing rap...

Pioneer in cloud-based physical security technology, Verkada, has announced a $200 million Series E funding round. The round was led by General Catalyst, with significant investment from Eclipse and additional participation from new and existing investors. Since its founding in 2016, Verkada has raised more than $700 million in funding, and the latest round values the company at $4.5 billion. Designed with simplicity in mind, Verkada’s six product lines — video security cameras, doo...

Comelit-PAC is ready to make an impact at The Security Event 2025, with an opportunity for visitors to connect and explore the latest portfolio of security and fire safety systems. On stand 5/F60, the global specialist will present the latest solutions. This includes PAC’s video surveillance integration with PAC Access Central, the PAC 501 access control solution and the PAC Gateway with Housing Central. New 7TOP as Comelit-PAC Door entry technology on display will include the innovativ...

Telaeris, Inc., a worldwide major company in handheld security and emergency mustering solutions, proudly announces that its XPressEntry XPID200 series handheld badge and biometric readers have received RCM (Regulatory Compliance Mark) certification for Australia. This certification ensures that XPressEntry meets the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) regulatory standards for radiocommunications, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and electrical safety. RCM certification -...

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announced Genetec Cloudlink™ 210, the industry’s first cloud-managed appliance to support multiple security workloads, including video management, access control, and intrusion detection. As the latest addition to the Genetec Cloudlink family, this new device simplifies security infrastructure by consolidating critical functions into a single, scalable appliance. Designed for hybrid environments, Cloudlink 210 provi...

42Crunch, a market major in API security, has announced the appointment of Tansel Ismail and Tushar Kothari to its Board of Directors. 42Crunch is experiencing rapid growth as enterprises increasingly embrace a security-by-design approach to address the vulnerabilities inherent in their APIs. These appointments will help 42Crunch strengthen its strategic leadership to serve the growing demand for robust, secure-by-design, scalable API security for enterprises globally. New Board Members appoin...

ATRIUM is an edge-based access control system that makes installations faster, simpler, and more cost-effective for everyone. Its innovative two-door controller architecture and handy ATRIUM Finder smartphone app combine to set a new benchmark in efficiency in access control. Smarter system architecture Installing fewer controllers means reduced setup time, less tedious cabling, and a quicker route to project completion. This streamlined process enables installers to work more efficiently. A...

Alfred International, a pioneer in smart lock solutions, is unveiling the new Interconnect Kit, an industry-first solution that enables any Alfred smart deadbolt to function as a code-compliant interconnect lock with single-motion egress functionality, ideal for both retrofit and new installs. With no comparable solution on the market, the Interconnect Kit instantly makes Alfred’s entire smart lock lineup viable in multi-family, single-family, rental, and commercial properties where lock...

The MX2457 camera by XIMEA sets new standards in industrial imaging. A key highlight is the integration of Sony’s latest IMX811 medium format sensor with an impressive 245.7 MP resolution, making it perfect for tasks like surface inspection, texture capture, and detailed 3D modeling. MX2457 camera by XIMEA The MX2457 camera’s PCIe interface enables high-bandwidth, real-time data transfer The MX2457 camera’s PCIe interface enables high-bandwidth, real-time data transfer &nda...

Pioneer in cloud-based physical security technology, Verkada, announced a $200 million Series E funding round. The round was led by General Catalyst, with significant investment from Eclipse and additional participation from new and existing investors. Since its founding in 2016, Verkada has raised more than $700 million in funding, and the latest round values the company at $4.5 billion. Verkada's six product lines Machine learning and applied computer vision have be...

Over the last 10 years, threats to the UK, including espionage, terrorism, cyber-attacks, and disinformation, have increased dramatically in volume and velocity. Globally, multiple state-on-state conflicts pose serious risks, with the potential to escalate into both intra and intercontinental struggles. Range of sub-sectors Private Equity activity across Security-Tech has continued to grow year-on-year, with 191 direct investments made since 2018 across a range of sub-sectors. These include...

Data centre maintenance teams have a big share in safeguarding the critical resource that customers and businesses depend upon. Fortunately, they have one secret weapon that enables them to spot issues in an early stage before they turn into big problems: FLIR thermal imaging. The data centre market has seen a massive growth in recent years. Spurred by a growing adoption of cloud technologies, AI, IoT, 5G and big data, new data centres are being built across all continents at fast pace. Whethe...

Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital city and home to over half a million citizens. It’s also a worldwide tourist hotspot that attracts more than 4 million visitors each year. The City of Edinburgh Council is responsible for providing all local government services for the city and its immediate surroundings. In recent years, the city council created a Digital and Smart City strategy. The goal was to introduce innovative new technologies to help solve challenges, better manage our resourc...

The PLUS X AWARD is the world's largest innovation prize for technology, sport, and lifestyle. It recognises brands for the quality and innovative edge of their products. After DoorBird products have already received the Plus X seal of approval for quality, design, ease of use, and functionality, the manufacturer of intelligent door communication solutions can now look forward to receiving the award for "Best Brand" overall. Award for Best Brand 2025 "The award shows that the DoorBird brand c...

AlarMax Distributors, Inc., a pioneering wholesale distributor of security, fire, access control, AV, and surveillance solutions, proudly announces the appointment of Scott Shelander as its new President. With an extensive background in executive leadership, strategic planning, and operational excellence, Shelander brings a proven track record of building high-performance teams and driving scalable growth. AlarMax's mission "Scott's leadership philosophy aligns perfectly with AlarMax's miss...

Hanwha Vision, a pioneer in video surveillance and security solutions, introduces the Factory & Safety AI Pack – AIA-C01FSP, an innovative solution tailored to the unique needs of manufacturing and logistics environments. With intelligent AI-powered analytics, this AI pack helps managers address safety challenges, streamline workflows, and ensure compliance with industry standards. AI analytics are performed directly on the device, reducing infrastructure costs and enabling real-time...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announces the launch of the SpaceLogic™ Touchscreen Room Controller, an all-in-one device that leverages modern technology and seamlessly merges an innovative user interface with advanced functionality, setting a new standard for energy management and room control in buildings. Building owners and facility managers in both new and retrofit projects are under increasing pressure to...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution has been deployed by Elkhorn Public Schools (EPS) in Nebraska to proactively protect students, teachers, visitors and staff against gun-related threats. Located on the west edge of the Omaha Metro area, Elkhorn Public Schools is a growing K-12 d...

Matrix successfully marked its presence at IBEX India 2025, the premier trade fair for the BFSI and fintech sectors, reaffirming its commitment to cyber-secure and enterprise-grade security and telecom solutions. The event, known for bringing together key stakeholders from the banking, financial services, and insurance industry, provided Matrix with a platform to showcase its innovative, future-ready solutions tailored for BFSI organisations. End-to-end secure and smart BFSI solutions At IBEX...

Hochiki, a pioneer in life safety solutions, is celebrating the first anniversary of its Training Academy. This milestone marks a significant achievement in Hochiki's commitment to education and advancement within the fire safety industry. With over a century of experience, Hochiki has earned a reputation for manufacturing reliable and innovative life safety products. The Training Academy builds upon this legacy, providing fire safety professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to eff...

Colt Technology Services (Colt), the digital infrastructure company, announced an expansion to its technology portfolio with Managed LEO+, a new managed service which integrates Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity with cellular 4G/5G.  Managed LEO+, now available to Colt customers across 65 countries, brings a greater choice of networking technologies to businesses with operations - such as production facilities, manufacturing sites and retail locations - in rural and hard-to-reac...

Oliver Dörre, CEO of HENSOLDT AG, and Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab, signed a memorandum of understanding on intended cooperation in the field of aircraft protection technologies at the Munich Security Conference. Integrated system solutions ”Partnerships are a central element of our corporate strategy, especially in our commitment to deliver our products quickly and reliably to our customers. That's why this MoU with Saab is another important step in our strategic dev...

HENSOLDT, the sensor solutions provider, announced the launch of the DL-6000, its sixth-generation data link solution, at IDEX 2025. Engineered to deliver exceptional security and reliability, the DL-6000 enables seamless, long-range, line-of-sight HD video and telemetry data exchange across multiple platforms. New standard in video transmission DL-6000 is an IP-based, high-data communications link that sets a new standard in video The DL-6000 is an IP-based, high-data communications link th...

i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a pioneering manufacturer of edge computing cameras for security and public safety, announced that a pioneering teaching hospital in Northeast England, has enhanced its security infrastructure with i-PRO X-Series cameras integrated with Milestone’s XProtect Video Management Software (VMS). The hospital, known for its forward-thinking approach to medicine and healthcare, is part of the National Health Service (NHS) Trust in the Northeast of th...

With its latest update, Regula Document Reader SDK, a comprehensive software solution for identity document verification, ensures 100% support for the new ISO/IEC 39794-5 standard regulating the methods of facial data storage and verification in e-passport chips. According to the ICAO guidelines, all document readers and verification systems must be compatible with the new standard by 2026, with passport issuers required to fully adopt the new format by 2030. ISO/IEC 19794-5:2005 standar...

Gallagher Security’s latest 2025 Trends Report draws attention to the critical need to explore how human behaviour impacts security solutions.  The 2025 report underscores a significant oversight in security research: a lack of focus on how End Users, operators, and non-decision-makers interact with security systems. In an industry driven by technological breakthroughs, the human element is frequently sidelined, leaving valuable insights untapped.  Day-to-day security concerns...

Upgrade the surveillance capabilities at MOD Pizza locations while maintaining a safe and welcoming “people-first” environment. Solution Install Hanwha Vision Q series and X series cameras (dome and fisheye models). Results Enhanced ability to deter and resolve in-store incidents involving customers and Squad members, as well as “slip and fall” accidents or crashes in the parking lot. Faster response times to police requests for surveillance footage. Hanwha secu...

A new study from Juniper Research, the foremost experts in the Internet of Things market, has found that the global number of IoT devices protected by cybersecurity solutions will reach 28 billion by 2028; rising from only 14 billion in 2024. This represents a growth of over 100% over the next four years. However, despite this sizable growth, it warned that as the complexity of IoT networks’ grows, frameworks that underpin security solutions are increasingly necessary to counter frag...