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Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using patented intelligence and integration to achieve proven crime prevention, recently gathered law enforcement officials to its headquarters for a special invitational lunch-and-learn event. The function exemplifies Elite’s multifaceted mission to strengthen private-public partnerships by educating officers on how remote guarding directly prevents crime and protects properties in real-time, eliminates false alarms, boosts law...

iDenfy, a globally recognised pioneer in regulatory technology specialising in identity verification (KYC), anti-money laundering (AML), and business verification (KYB), introduced its new KYC solution for Shopify merchants. The new app is listed on Shopify as a user-friendly, no-code solution for Shopify users who don’t want to build an ID verification solution from scratch. Automated verification system iDenfy’s integration provides online businesses with an automated verificati...

As Taiwan's security industry continues to evolve with technological advancements and increased diversification, various vertical markets are poised for significant growth. Secutech, scheduled for 7–9 May 2025 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre, aims to capitalise on this burgeoning demand. Around 400 international and local exhibitors are set to showcase the latest technologies and solutions across six zones and pavilions at the fair, which serves as a vital platform to connect secu...

His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has blocked over 100 million malicious emails in the past three years, as cyber threats against UK government services continue to escalate. The data was obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, where HMRC disclosed detailed figures on the volume of malicious emails blocked from November 2021 to September 2024. Data rise in cyberattacks The data shows a sharp rise in cyberattacks, highlighting the growing threat to the UK govt fav...

MOBOTIX consolidates its position as a pioneering provider of innovative fire protection technologies: MOBOTIX thermographic cameras have again received the “Technical Evaluation of Suitability” (Evaluación Técnica de Idoneidad). The certification according to the strict requirements of the Spanish Fire Protection Systems Regulation (Reglamento de Instalaciones de Protección Contra Incendios/RIPCI) was issued by Applus, a certification body recognised by the Sp...

LOOKOUT, a pioneering provider of marine AI systems for safety, announced the expansion of its product line by introducing a new camera featuring an integrated navigation light. This new camera system offers enhanced safety and greater installation flexibility and is available in LOOKOUT's classic blue and white, matte black with carbon accents and custom colours by request, to complement a wider range of vessel designs. Advanced AI vision cameras LOOKOUT has solved a common installation dile...

Radiant Security launches the industry’s first Adaptive AI Security Operations Centre (SOC) platform. The announcement marks a major step for cybersecurity automation in a landscape flooded with alert fatigue, static playbooks, and analyst burnout. Now, security analyst teams can instantly and transparently triage, investigate, and remediate 100% of alerts from any source, at machine speed.  Proactive defence strategies Radiant eliminates false-positive noise, escalating only suspi...

AITX’s Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD) has deployed its ROAMEO Gen 4 mobile security robot to the Downtown St. Louis Community Improvement District (CID) in anticipation of the NCAA Men’s Frozen Four Championship, taking place April 10 and 12. ROAMEO’s presence will enhance safety and engagement throughout the heart of the city during this nationally spotlighted event, offering an innovative layer of real-time situational awareness and autonomous patrol. RAD’s interact...

ISC West 2025, organised by RX and in collaboration with the Security Industry Association, concluded at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas last week. The nation’s pioneering comprehensive and converged security event attracted nearly 29,000 industry professionals and left a lasting impression on the global security community. Over five action-packed days, ISC West welcomed more than 19,000 attendees and featured 750 exhibiting brands. ISC West innovations and ideas “ISC Wes...

Texas A&M University opened its doors in 1876 as the state's first public institution of higher learning. Now, it’s well known as a research-intensive flagship university dedicated to preparing Aggie pioneers to take on the challenges of the future. Located in the heart of the Houston-Dallas-Austin triangle, Texas A&M's main campus in College Station, Texas, is home to more than 69,000 students. Another 5,200 are at branch campuses. The challenge Staff would write tickets when t...

The 8th edition of Inter Airport Southeast Asia (IASEA) was held in Singapore from 25-27 March 2025. Spanning across 6,259 sqm of exhibition space, the airport exhibition and conference brought together 3,621 industry trade professionals from 53 countries and regions, and featured 134 exhibiting companies, including pavilions representing Germany, Italy, Japan, and Singapore. The event saw a 43% increase in exhibitor size and a 15.6% rise in attendee numbers, underscoring the rising significanc...

Allegion US, a major provider of security solutions, technology and services, is thrilled to announce its participation in the Data Center World Conference 2025, taking place from April 14-17, 2025 in Washington, DC, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The event will gather more than 400 industry experts from around the globe, and Allegion is poised to make a significant impact with its dedicated team of data centre experts. Allegion to exhibit at Data Center World Conference 2025...

Colorado’s SB25-143 is now headed to Gov. Jared Polis after clearing the Colorado General Assembly on April 4, 2025. The measure lifts an existing moratorium on new use of facial recognition technology – for certain applications – by Colorado public schools that has been in place since 2022, while extending the prohibition applicable to all other uses past July 1, when it is currently set to expire. Use of the technology in schools Colorado school districts have su...

Dell Technologies introduces advancements across its industry-pioneering server, storage and data protection portfolios designed to help organisations achieve data centre modernisation.  Why it matters  Organisations are rethinking their IT strategies to respond to the rise of AI, the need to support both traditional and modern workloads and increased cyber threats. IT teams are moving toward disaggregated infrastructure that abstracts compute, storage and networking into shared reso...

Trusted Connectivity Alliance (TCA) has released Version 3.4 of its eUICC Profile Package: Interoperable Format Technical Specification (Interoperable Profile Package Specification). The latest version includes major updates to support full alignment with 3GPP Release 18 to enable advanced 5G functionality and secure authentication in 5G network slicing, as well as enabling the remote management of eSIM profiles on low-power and network-constrained devices. Interoperable connectivity...

As the world emerges from the pandemic's shadow five years after it spread globally, everything seems to be back on track. Air travel volumes have matched and even surpassed the pre-COVID level. But are they truly “back”? The pandemic did more than just bring masks and border closures. It fundamentally reshaped the world, accelerating digitalisation beyond recognition and irrevocably redefining security paradigms and human behaviour. Heightened security concerns Standard solutions...

AtlasIED, a pioneer in the security and commercial audio industries, announces the launch of its new Rapid Alert system, which includes the IP-PB wearable panic button and the IP-RC BLE-controlled relay board. This system is designed to enhance emergency communication and integrates seamlessly with AtlasIED’s IPX IP Endpoints, providing immediate accessibility to trigger notifications during critical events. Improving response times The IP-PB panic button is worn on a lanyard and conne...

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, has announced the dates for its annual empower360 roadshow. Scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia on 14th April and in the UAE on 17th April, the partner-focused event will bring together industry professionals to explore the evolving role of physical security in the Middle East region. Adaptable deployment models According to the Genetec State of Physical Security Report 2025, 66% of physical security consultants and...

Gcore, the global edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions provider, has launched Super Transit, a cutting-edge DDoS protection and acceleration feature, designed to safeguard enterprise infrastructure while delivering lightning-fast connectivity.   This comes as organisations face a 56% year-on-year increase in high-volume, complex DDoS attacks that disrupt operations, increase latency, and compromise network security. Gcore DDoS Protection Suite Using th...

Colt Technology Services expanded its product portfolio with the launch of a new Managed Local Area Network (LAN) solution, available now across Colt’s 40+ countries. Ideal for businesses looking for enhanced performance, security, and cost efficiency benefits of a Local Area Network without the complexity and expense of managing it themselves, Colt’s new Managed LAN solution combines powerful digital infrastructure with an effortless service experience. Real-time data sharing Org...

Retailers now often find themself in a precarious situation. Profit margins are being squeezed by widespread shoplifting: The Council on Criminal Justice reports that between the first half of 2023 and the first half of 2024, shoplifting reports increased by 24%. Meanwhile, the strategies used by shops to deal with this situation are alienating consumers and affecting total sales. Andy Jassy, the CEO of Amazon, stated during an earnings call that customers are now purchasing more pharmaceutica...

UK Connect, a pioneering connectivity and communications solutions provider, has announced a strategic partnership with BlueFort, the UK's premier independent Security Solutions Partner, to significantly enhance cybersecurity protection for construction industry clients. The new partnership will see UK Connect and BlueFort work together to provide cybersecurity solutions to some of the UK’s biggest construction companies. UK Connect's innovative solutions The groundbreaking partnership...

ADI | Snap One is demonstrating its expansive portfolio at ISC West 2025 from April 2 – 4, at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In Booth #12043, visitors can explore an assortment of technologies and solutions across multiple product categories, including security, video surveillance, automation, power, networking, remote management, data communications, fire and life safety, smart living, and more.  ADI | Snap One exhibits at ISC West 2025 “As a combined business,...

Rubrik announced that Rubrik Annapurna and Agentspace will explore ways to enable enterprises to securely access and utilise their data for AI-driven applications. By acting as a secure data source for Agentspace, Rubrik can better ensure that enterprise AI models can retrieve, govern, and protect sensitive data with Zero Trust security on Google Cloud. Build AI-powered applications Annapurna and Agentspace can allow companies to confidently move AI projects from pilot to production This int...

Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), a subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., announced the expansion of its popular RIO™ solar-powered, mobile security solution lineup. Named RIO Mini, the new security solution is now in production, with the Company forecasting that it can add up to 500 units to its sales expectations this fiscal year. Mobile surveillance systems The Company joins LiveView Technologies Inc., which raised $50 million in a Series B round in...

DeterTech, a pioneer in intruder detection and identification, is proud to announce the immediate availability of SmartSpray® for rental or purchase. It is considered a game-changer in tackling retail crime as it enables police to forensically link masked offenders back to the scene of their crime, even weeks after they’ve left the store. Effective CCTV storage Retail crime is at its highest level on record, with over 2,000 incidents of violence and abuse per day Retail crime is at...

Sentinel Photonics, a pioneering UK-based designer and manufacturer of advanced laser detection and protection systems, announces three pivotal partnerships in Eastern Europe. The company has established strategic collaborations with Glomex in Poland, Eqqus in Estonia, and Precision Technic Defence Group in Denmark, significantly expanding its presence in Northern Europe's defence and security markets. LASERD® detection systems These alliances will facilitate the issuance of Sentinel Phot...

Vodafone has connected its 200 millionth Internet of Things (IoT) device, part of a worldwide network of smart devices and machines that monitor people’s health, protect endangered animals, thwart vehicle thefts and detect fires, floods and earthquakes. The device that achieved this milestone is a healthcare monitor connected by Vodafone to its globally managed IoT network that provides doctors with vital information about a patient’s cardiac health and certain vital signs remotely....

Altronix, a recognised pioneer in power and data transmission for the professional security industry, is showcasing its latest innovations at stand 5/K30 during The Security Event 2025 in Birmingham, UK. The company’s expanding portfolio of products continues to deliver greater versatility and efficiency for systems integrators and end users — streamlining installations, reducing costs, and enhancing system reliability. New technologies and system reliability "The Security Ev...

The UK’s pioneering Perimeter Intrusion Detection manufacturer Harper Chalice announces it is combining product lines, brands and organisation with fellow Vitaprotech company Hirsch for their UK and Export business activities. The Hirsch product range of high security Physical Access Control, Video, Analytics, and Security Monitoring, Command & Control solutions combined with Harper Chalice’s lineup of National Protective Security Authority approved perimeter intrusion detection...