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Optalysys leads future of secure AI with FHE technology

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...

Rubrik Turbo Threat Hunting in cybersecurity

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 empowers RheinEnergie with AI and cloud solutions

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...

SIA leads security industry against labour exploitation

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 IP video surveillance updates: Enhanced performance

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 and Cisco's 800G route: Future of networking

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...

Discover XIMEA's latest camera innovations at SPIE Photonics West 2025

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...

Secure remote working with WEYTEC's smartREMOTE software

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 API security defends retail in holiday season

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 enhances Madan-Russo security

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 DBolt Touch IC: Smart deadbolt for multi-family

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 sells security unit to Triton for growth

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 enhances F-16 training with Trident

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™...

Midlands firm Key Safe wins innovation award

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...

Spark and Ipsotek partnership elevates workplace safety

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...

ECHO connects 13 UK police forces for faster alarm response

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 boosts security with Hai updates

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...

AI x-ray scanning in Athena's weapons detection system

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...

Bridewell wins Thriving Together Award at Heathrow Summit

Bridewell, the trusted cyber security partner for organisations operating within Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious ‘Thriving Together’ award at the Heathrow Business Summit. The award recognises Bridewell’s integral role in supporting Heathrow Airport’s sustainable growth and operations. Heathrow Business Summit The Heathrow Business Summit brought together strategic suppliers, senior representatives,...

Endpoint security insights from AV-Comparatives' EPR test

AV-Comparatives, the globally recognised authority in independent cybersecurity testing, has released its 2024 Endpoint Prevention and Response (EPR) Comparative Report, showcasing the exceptional performance of pioneering cybersecurity solutions. The report evaluates the ability of these products to detect, prevent, and respond to advanced threats in real-world scenarios. MITRE ATT&CK® framework AV-Comparatives' rigorous assessment covered products from Bitdefender, Check P...

Boost eCommerce security with GroupBy & adCAPTCHA

GroupBy Inc., a SaaS-based eCommerce search and product discovery pioneer, has partnered with adCAPTCHA, a cutting-edge security verification platform to elevate digital customer experiences by combining robust security measures with highly personalised product discovery shopping experiences. Bots Bots pose a significant threat to eCommerce businesses, accounting for half of global web traffic and costing millions of dollars daily in fraudulent activity. These malicious bots can manipulate se...

Hochiki Europe joins NBS for safer building projects

Hochiki Europe, a provider of innovative life safety solutions, is excited to announce its partnership with NBS, a construction specification platform. This collaboration aims to streamline the specification process for specifiers, making it easier than ever to incorporate Hochiki’s market-pioneering products into building projects. Range of life safety products By joining NBS Source, Hochiki Europe will have 50 products listed across its comprehensive range of life safety products, inc...

AI trends in Genetec's physical security sector 2025

Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, shared the results of its 2025 State of the Physical Security Report. Based on insights from more than 600 physical security pioneers, including end users, channel partners, systems integrators, and consultants based in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (MEA) markets, the report offers a comprehensive analysis of evolving trends in physical security operations. Hybrid cloud adoption According to the report, 48%...

Expand video systems with IDIS 5MP IR PoE cameras

The new 5MP IR PoE Extender Cameras from IDIS give systems integrators easier and faster options for video system expansion, ensuring better value for end-users.  PoE Extender Cameras Delivering the benefits of high-definition video capture, robust performance even in challenging environments, and no-fuss installation, IDIS PoE Extender Cameras leverage existing wiring, eliminating the need for new cabling from the NVR or switch.   The new cameras from IDIS, the largest manufac...

Arctic Wolf joins Immersive Labs Cyber Million program

Arctic Wolf, a pioneering provider of security operations, and Immersive Labs, the pioneer in people-centric cyber resilience, announced that Arctic Wolf has joined the Immersive Labs Cyber Million program, which aims to solve the cybersecurity talent deficit by increasing access to one million entry-level cybersecurity operations jobs over the next decade. As a new partner, Arctic Wolf has made entry-level cyber jobs available on the platform.  Cyber Million program Launched by Imme...

What new buzzword have your heard, and what does it mean for security?

The security marketplace has its share of buzzwords, which are words or phrases that become popular and widely used in a specific industry. Buzzwords can be useful for conveying complex ideas quickly, but they can also be misused or misunderstood. Within a specific industry, such as security, buzzwords can create a sense of shared understanding and belonging. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What new buzzword have you heard, and what does it mean for the security industry?

Eagle Eye AI-powered surveillance cabinets

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance, launched the latest in a suite of cabinet systems that empower businesses to put high-performance AI-powered security cameras wherever they’re needed outdoors, including remote locations without power or internet. Cabinet systems can be standalone or an extension of an existing video surveillance system. They come equipped with Eagle Eye’s signature cybersecurity protections and AI-capabilities—such as AI...

IAF partners with Bedrock for top training courses

The Integration Association of Florida (IAF) is excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Bedrock Learning, a pioneer in training and education for the integration industry. This exclusive licence agreement marks a significant milestone in IAF's mission to elevate industry standards and enhance professional development opportunities for its members and the industry at large through Alarm Academy, IAF’s premier training school. IAF's educational portfolio IAF's educational po...

DHL Express elevates security with Hanwha Vision

DHL Express, a global pioneer in logistics and transportation, prioritises safety across its operations. Faced with increasing demands, including those tied to TAPA certification, the company sought reliable solutions to protect its infrastructure, employees, and customer parcels.  In September, shortly after the inauguration of a new logistics site in Caen, France, the Hanwha Vision team met with Fabien Vimont, DHL Express Security Director. Needs of DHL Express According to Vimont...

AI-powered 911 platform by RapidSOS unveiled

RapidSOS, the intelligent safety company, announced enhancements to its platform in early 2025 to simplify workflows for 911 telecommunicators by further unifying emergency intelligence for one AI-powered, interoperable, end-to-end platform.  Amid a growing 911 staffing shortage, with an 82 percent of 911 centres reporting they’re critically understaffed, RapidSOS enables telecommunicators to work seamlessly in one system with streamlined communication, bridging the gap between 911 a...

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