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Rhombus, a pioneer in cloud-managed physical security, announced the launch of three new additions to its AI portfolio that transform how organisations search, analyse, and respond to security events. Powered by the release of Rhombus Faces 2.0, combined event search, and a new ChatGPT integration, these AI-powered tools enable security teams to instantly locate specific incidents through natural language queries and automation—dramatically reducing investigation time and improving r...

AxxonSoft, a pioneer in AI-powered video management software, and Eurotech, a pioneer in edge computing solutions, are launching a strategic partnership to deliver advanced AI-enabled video surveillance solutions. AxxonSoft’s intelligent VMS This collaboration combines AxxonSoft’s intelligent video management system with Eurotech’s cybersecurity-certified ReliaCOR hardware platforms featuring the NVIDIA Jetson Orin technology for AI at the edge. In cooperation, AxxonSoft and...

Exein, the embedded IoT cybersecurity company, and MediaTek, a global pioneer in semiconductor solutions, have announced a groundbreaking partnership that transforms device security on a massive scale. Exein’s advanced cybersecurity technology will be natively integrated into MediaTek’s Genio platform, starting with the 24.1 release of MediaTek IoT Yocto. This collaboration will bring powerful security features to billions of connected devices worldwide. MediaTek Genio product...

Zimperium, the world pioneer in mobile security, has uncovered an advanced mishing (mobile-targeted phishing) campaign impersonating the United States Postal Service (USPS), exclusively targeting mobile devices. Spearheaded by Zimperium’s zLabs threat research team, the investigation reveals an unprecedented method of obfuscation used to deliver malicious PDF files designed to steal credentials and compromise sensitive data.  Risk of data breach The campaign exploits the trust that...

Infosecurity Europe celebrates its 30th edition this year and takes place from 3-5 June 2025 at ExCeL London. In preparation for the event, it has announced findings from its 2025 Cybersecurity Trends Report. The research highlights that cybersecurity budgets are on the rise, with UK organisations predicting an average growth of 31% in 2025 - more than double the 15% global forecast from Gartner. Investment priorities While three-quarters of organisations expect their budgets to grow, 20% ant...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Global technology pioneer, Gallagher Security, has unveiled its Security Industry Trends Report 2025, offering insights into the rapid evolution of security systems and the broader role they play in business operations worldwide. This year’s report shines a spotlight on an often overlooked, but critical factor in the security industry’s success, people. The 2025 report highlights an underrepresented sentiment: while advanced technologies continue to reshape the industry, understandi...

Advantex Network Solutions announces plans to move forward under the sole leadership of Dave O’Connell, co-founder and one of the cornerstones of the business’s success for the past two decades. Founded in 2002 by brothers Dave and Steve O’Connell, Advantex has built a strong reputation as a trusted partner, supporting businesses, manufacturers, education and hospitality providers, and local authorities across the region and beyond. Innovation and customer success The move...

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, today shared its top predictions for the physical security industry in 2025. Practicality will overcome the hype Organisations are becoming more strategic in deploying the cloud. They’re balancing on-premises, edge, and cloud solutions for optimal fit. In 2025, decision-makers will prioritise hybrid systems, focusing on centralised monitoring, reduced maintenance with quick-deploy hybrid cloud systems, and modernising v...

VITEC, a pioneer in the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) technology community, will showcase its enhanced streaming technologies at IDEX 2025, ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, 17-21 February 2025. In the UAE Pavilion at 01-B03, VITEC will spotlight its advanced and versatile ruggedised TOUGH encoder family dedicated to video acquisition in harsh environments, as well as the new MGW Diamond-H, a 4K & Dual-Channel SD/HD HDMI Encoder. EZ TV ISR – VITEC’s video content man...

Award-winning global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, announces the appointment of Kusania Cairns as Business Development Manager, bolstering its commitment to building strong customer relationships and delivering exceptional value to Channel Partners.  Kusania Cairns Kusania joins Gallagher with over 20 years of experience in sales and IT, including a proven track record in leadership roles and account management. Her career spans positions at leading resellers and distributors...

Matrix is proud to announce that their Network Cameras and Video Management Software have been officially certified by the Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) for the Dubai region. This achievement demonstrates Matrix’s ability to meet Dubai’s rigorous regulatory and performance standards, which are widely regarded as some of the most demanding in the global security industry.  A rigorous certification for a demanding market  SIRA Certification is more than a reco...

Absolute Security, the pioneer in enterprise resilience, has been recognised by renowned industry analyst organisation - Forrester among Notable Vendors in its recent report: The Zero Trust Edge Solutions Landscape, Q4 2024. This recent report helps organisations understand the main trends, challenges, and benefits driving ZTE adoption, along with providers that deliver on a range of use cases. Zero Trust edge (ZTE) solutions Authored by Forrester Principal Analyst - Andre Kindness, the repor...

Entrust, a global pioneer in identity-centric security solutions, announced it has been positioned as the Innovation Index Leader in Frost & Sullivan’s 2024 Frost Radar for Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM). The company also scored second in the Growth Index.  "Being recognised as a Leader in Frost & Sullivan’s 2024 Frost Radar is a testament to our relentless drive for innovation and excellence," said Bhagwat Swaroop, President of Digital Security Solution...

ISC West, hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), unveiled its 2025 Keynote Series. Featuring a powerhouse lineup of experts in cybersecurity, retail security and leadership, each keynote will offer invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities transforming the field of security. “We’re honoured to present such a remarkable array of thought leaders at ISC West 2025,” said ISC Event Vice President - Mary Beth Shaughnessy...

Adopting the provisions of the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) has inspired negligible additional confidence in supply chain cybersecurity among senior cybersecurity professionals, research by consultancy Green Raven Limited indicates. UK financial entities engaging in cross-border operations with the EU must comply with DORA as of January 17th 2025. Responsibility for cybersecurity Green Raven’s research formed a quantitative survey of 200 CISOs and senio...

Commvault, a pioneering provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, introduced an expansion of its platform to provide full and automated forest recovery for the world’s most widely used enterprise identity and access solution, Microsoft Active Directory.   As organisations continue to combat non-stop cyberattacks and threats, Commvault® Cloud Backup & Recovery for Active Directory Enterprise Edition is the latest addit...

Cloud security pioneer Wiz announced the appointment of Fazal Merchant as its President & Chief Financial Officer. Merchant will lead Wiz's financial strategy and partner to drive operational excellence in support of the company's unprecedented growth while also ensuring IPO readiness. Endpoint management company Merchant joins Wiz as a highly accomplished executive, advisor, and board member with nearly 30 years of diverse global leadership experience scaling public and private companies...

Keysight Technologies, Inc. launched AppFusion, a network visibility partner programme that integrates third-party security and monitoring solutions directly into its network packet brokers. The programme integrates market-pioneering technologies from Forescout, Instrumentix, and Nozomi Networks, enabling customers to streamline network and security operations (NetOps/SecOps) while significantly reducing infrastructure costs. This all-in-one, multi-vendor solution helps IT professionals reduce...

Aryaka®, the pioneer in Unified SASE as a Service announced new personnel and programme investments in its commitment to delivering performance, agility, simplicity, and security across customers' global networks. The company has promoted Vidyaranya Maddi to Chief Customer Officer and hired Scott Fanning, formerly of Palo Alto Networks, as VP of Security Product Management. Aryaka also announced the launch of the Aryaka Cyber Threat Research Lab (CTRL), a proactive research centre committed...

Over the years, video surveillance has transformed from a security solution to an organisation-wide intelligence tool, delivering data that improves operational efficiency, sales and marketing planning, business operations, and more. As new capabilities and analytics emerge in video systems, their popularity continues to rise — but, so does their attractiveness to malicious actors. Cybersecurity must, therefore, be at the forefront of every video deployment and maintenance strategy. Sha...

Quorum Cyber – headquartered in the U.K., with offices across North America, announced the acquisition of Kivu Consulting Inc., a global cybersecurity firm specialising in Incident Response. The strategic move bolsters Quorum Cyber’s rapid global expansion, as it comes just months after it acquired Difenda, a North American company specialising in Microsoft Security Managed Services. Advisory services Founded in 2009, Kivu Consulting Inc, or ‘Kivu’, is a trusted partne...

GlobalLogic Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of a new Security Operations centre (SOC) in Kraków, Poland that utilises the capabilities of Hitachi Cyber. This announcement comes as organisations face a critical moment in cybersecurity, with the start of 2025 bringing heightened risks from AI-driven attacks, ransomware-as-a-service, and supply chain vulnerabilities.  According to recent reports by ENISA, cyber incidents across Europe have doubled in 2024, and the impact o...

Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider, has unveiled its key trend forecast for video surveillance in 2025.  The industry is poised to enter an era of super-intelligent video surveillance, transcending basic detection and search capabilities and moving towards autonomous decision-making based on comprehensive understanding and analysis.  Powerful Edge AI: The next frontier  Artificial intelligence continues to redefine what’s possible in video surveillance, an...

Global cyber security and corporate intelligence consultancy S-RM has announced a new channel distribution partnership with cyber security solutions provider and distributor, Distology. Distology represents best-in-class cyber security vendors and supports an extensive network of resellers across the EMEA region. This partnership will enable Distology’s network to access S-RM’s global, award-winning, cyber incident response services.   Incident response team S-RM has the...

ISC West 2025 opens registration with its premier sponsor, the Security Industry Association (SIA). Taking place March 31–April 4 (SIA Education@ISC: March 31–April 3|Exhibit Hall: April 2-4) at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, ISC West will feature an additional day of education for the first time in the event’s history. Now spanning four days, SIA Education@ISC returns bigger and more impactful than ever. The expanded program features over 110 sessions led by 220 industry exp...