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CSignum, the pioneering provider of wireless technology extending IoT communications beneath the surface, has completed a £6 million Series A funding round. The investment will accelerate growth of its EM-2 family of products which are transforming the way critical wireless sensor data is transmitted from submerged environments to networks above. CSignum to expand its presence New investment enables CSignum to expand its global presence, accelerate product development The funding round...

SAFR, a pioneer in AI-powered security solutions, announced the launch of SAFR® Guard, a powerful new product purpose-built for the Retail Loss Prevention and Asset Protection market. Designed to prevent shoplifting and retail crime before it happens, SAFR Guard makes shopping better and safer for both customers and employees. SAFR Guard delivers unmatched accuracy, speed, and simplicity while also respecting consumer privacy. SAFR’s proven AI platform SAFR Guard brin...

Everon, a pioneering security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, video, fire and life safety solutions in the U.S., announced the promotion of Chris Heugle to Senior Vice President, Commercial Sales & Integrated Solutions, and Greg Mastroserio to Vice President, Commercial & Integrated Solutions Sales to lead companywide strategic sales initiatives. With nearly 20 years of industry experience, Heugle will now oversee Everon’s overarching sales strategy, bringi...

The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce David Charney, senior vice president video command centre, Everon, will deliver the keynote address at the 2025 TMA Virtual Mid-Year Meeting on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM/ET. His address, titled, 'Inspiring Leadership in a Changing World,' will speak directly to the evolving landscape of leadership in the monitoring industry. The 2025 TMA Virtual Mid-Year Meeting will take place virtually over three days, Tuesday, April 29th-Thur...

iDenfy, a globally recognised RegTech company specialising in identity verification, fraud prevention, and compliance solutions, unveiled its Partner Program, designed to foster collaboration with businesses, consultants, and technology providers. The program aims to extend iDenfy's advanced Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Know Your Business (KYB) solutions to a broader market, enabling partners to test seamless identity verification solutions while generating new rev...

Entrust, the pioneer in identity-centric security solutions, announced the Entrust Cryptographic Security Platform, the industry’s first unified, end-to-end cryptographic security management solution for keys, secrets, and certificates.  Cyberattacks on data security and identity systems are exploding in scale and sophistication. Securing data and identities Traditional approaches to securing data and identities aren't working, and in digital-first environments, every connected dev...

AlarMax Distributors, Inc., a national pioneer in security and surveillance distribution, announces the appointment of Barbara Ann Perkes as Sales Manager – Strategic Accounts. With over a decade of expertise in low voltage and autonomous security technologies, Perkes brings a powerful mix of business insight, customer-first thinking, and transformational leadership to the AlarMax team. Barbara leadership roles A visionary sales and marketing executive, Barbara has built her career on...

Pioneering integrated fire and security systems business Evolution has opened its new flagship UK headquarters in Marlow to better serve and support the needs of its clients throughout the region, and beyond. The new state-of-the-art facility, located at Globe House – with quick and easy access to the M4 and M40, will provide a new account management, service and support base to enable the business to meet and exceed ever-changing client needs with its innovative and technical integrated...

Advanced Data Risk Management (ADRM) is thrilled to announce that its innovative DEFENDER Security Management Platform has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Security Industry Association (SIA) New Products Solution Award for Best in Managed Services. This recognition underscores DEFENDER’s position as a pioneering solution in the security industry. Incredible ADRM team “We extend our heartfelt thanks to the judges and the SIA for acknowledging DEFENDER as an industry trailblazer,&...

FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, unveiled FLIR MIX, an advanced multispectral imaging solution designed to bring greater detail and accuracy to infrared imaging. By blending thermal and visible-light imagery, FLIR MIX gives researchers and engineers a powerful new way to analyse, interpret, and share complex thermal environments with greater accuracy. The Challenge: Full picture The camera and software work together to deliver one dataset with spatial and temporal alignment Until now,...

HID, the company behind the security card readers and access systems used in office buildings, universities, and government facilities worldwide – including several UK landmarks – has undergone a major expansion of its Cardiff office. The expansion creates 35-40 high-skilled jobs, reinforcing Cardiff’s status as a growing hub for technology and innovation. HID’s Cardiff office The investment has transformed HID’s Cardiff office into a state-of-the-art technology...

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...

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...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is highlighting its advanced solutions at stand 5/E20 during The Security Event UK 2025. The company will demonstrate innovative key management systems tailored for applications in healthcare, education, transportation, critical infrastructure, and many other sectors. Key management system KeyWatcher® Touch, designed for secure, efficient, and easy-to-use key control Taking centre stage is their flagship K...

Digitalising access brings many benefits, but greater knowledge is needed when it comes to making the right long-term decision. As a pioneer in access solutions, ASSA ABLOY and its over 60 thousand employees worldwide work every day towards a safer and more open world. ASSA ABLOY series of videos In a new series of videos, experts in various specialisms within ASSA ABLOY share their expertise on digital access, including the complexities to overcome and the range of benefits for those who get...

Pioneering cybersecurity business, Trustonic, has announced the appointment of Claire Maslen as its new Senior Vice President of Commercial and Operations for Secure Platform. Established in 2012, Trustonic delivers advanced technology systems to drive innovation, protect revenue, and enhance security for device manufacturers worldwide. Key industry initiatives With extensive experience in multinational corporations and scale-up businesses operating in mobile With extensive experience in mul...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced its new Board of Directors chair-elect and presented its new and returning members to the SIA Board of Directors on April 1 at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, and the following Board of Directors meeting during ISC West. The SIA Board of Directors ratified the selection of Mike Mathes, executive vice president (EVP), western operations at Convergint and former treasurer of the SIA Board of Directors, as SIA...

Mercury Security, the pioneer in open architecture access control hardware, is launching a new addition to its industry-defining controller platform—the Mercury embedded application environment, an open platform that enables technology partners and OEMs to develop and deploy custom applications directly on Mercury MP Controllers. “We have a lot of exciting things happening at Mercury,” said Steve Lucas, vice president of sales at Mercury Security. “We are excited to...

NEXT Biometrics, the world pioneer in advanced high-security fingerprint sensor technology, has received the first major purchase order for its FAP 20 sensor in Nigeria. NEXT has already delivered an initial order of NOK 1.7 million during the first quarter of 2025. The NEXT FAP 20 sensor offers unparalleled performance and reliability, setting a new standard for secure identity verification. Integrated into POS terminals Sensor will be integrated into POS terminals to bring strong authentica...

Bugcrowd, a pioneer in crowdsourced cybersecurity, announced the availability of its new Managed Service Provider (MSP) offering. This service is designed to help MSPs efficiently address the backlog of compliance-related pentests.  By providing a standardised and scalable solution, with streamlined scoping, Bugcrowd's MSP offering empowers small to midsize businesses to meet their compliance requirements without delay. Bugcrowd's mission for MSPs The service leverages the unique and ext...

The global touch and display industry is at a turning point, fuelled by AI advancements, technological breakthroughs, and shifting markets. How can businesses rise above the competition and secure future opportunities? C-Touch & Display Shenzhen returns, taking place October 28-30, 2025, at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Centre (Bao’an New Venue).  This year’s event spotlights next-gen touch and display solutions alongside advanced semiconductor packaging, u...

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., the pioneer in high-performance 3D LiDAR security and smart space solutions, is highlighting its expanded integrations with industry-leading security partners Hanwha Vision and Avigilon at ISC West 2025 booth #29081. The integration of Quanergy’s advanced 3D LiDAR solutions with Hanwha’s Wisenet WAVE 6.0 VMS and Motorola’s Avigilon Unity On-Premise Video Security Platform delivers enhanced perimeter security, intrusion detection, and object classifica...

 Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services provider, has ranked fifth out 700 companies on Newsweek’s America's Most Trustworthy Companies list. The news outlet’s 2025 list features companies ranking highest in employee, customer and investor trust. “It’s an honor to be recognized as one of America’s most trustworthy companies. We are deeply committed to earning and maintaining the trust of our employees, customers...

Restrata, the pioneering provider of operational resilience technology, has partnered with MAX Security to integrate MAX’s Intel Portal into resilienceOS, an end-to-end platform designed to unify security, risk, and operational resilience. By bringing MAX Security’s world-class intelligence and global reach into the resilienceOS Risk Hub, Restrata ensures that businesses can respond rapidly to emerging threats and protect their people, assets, and operations. This strategic integrat...

Omny looks forward to welcoming Kenneth Titlestad as its new Chief Commercial Officer, effective 1 April 2025. Transitioning from his role at Sopra Steria, where he was instrumental in building the company’s Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity competence, Kenneth will now spearhead Omny’s commercial strategy, reporting to the CEO and part of the Omny management team. Prior roles of Kenneth Kenneth’s career in OT cybersecurity took root in Equinor, where he leveraged h...

Cequence Security, a pioneer in API security and bot management, announced that it has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security Competency status in the Cyber Security category. This designation highlights Cequence's proven ability to meet AWS’s rigorous standards for delivering cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions to AWS customers. The AWS Security Competency directly aligns common customer use cases to AWS Partner capabilities, accelerating positive security outcomes. Cequence AWS S...

Pimloc, a pioneering AI video privacy and analytics company, announced a major upgrade to its Secure Redact platform, introducing advanced Named Entity Recognition (NER) capabilities for automated audio redaction.  This enhancement allows organisations to quickly and accurately detect and redact sensitive information from audio recordings, strengthening regulatory compliance and consumer trust. Latest AI-powered upgrade Secure Redact automatically identifies and categorises sensitive inf...

Viakoo, a pioneer in Cyber-Physical Systems and Internet of Things vulnerability remediation, announced significant platform enhancements, strategic partnerships, and a clear path forward to address the escalating challenge of AI-driven cyber threats to the physical security industry. The company made the announcement at ISC West 2025, underscoring its commitment to a proactive, collaborative approach. In a related move, Viakoo has also issued an Open Letter to the Physical Security community,...

Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services company, is pleased to announce that a member of its Technology Services business unit has been named to the Security Industry Association (SIA) 2025 Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100 list. Candice Zelaya, regional strategic installation manager for Allied Universal Technology Services, was selected for her demonstrated excellence in leadership, innovation and impact of contributions on her team....

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced the launch of IQ Panel 5. Powered by a Qualcomm® DrangonWing™ processor, the IQ Panel 5 preserves the features of the IQ Panel 4 that end users know and love while delivering a new powerful platform of the future. The IQ Panel 5 will be on display at ISC West 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, from March 31-April 4 (Booth 18033) for attendees to experience firsthand. Intuitive IQ Panel 5 packs “Deale...