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i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a pioneer in professional security and public safety solutions, announces that from October 1, 2025, the Saga Factory (Tosu City, Saga Prefecture, Japan) will be positioned and operated as the core factory, starting with the production of security cameras. They will expand the system to supply high-quality "Made in Japan" products from Japan to the world. Production of security cameras The monthly production volume will start at approximately 14,...

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...

Iris ID, the global pioneer in iris recognition technology, will be demonstrating their latest breakthrough contactless biometric identity authentication solutions at ISC West 2025 in booth #28057. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience the company's latest identity portfolio of products, including the advanced IrisAccess® iA1000 and IrisTime® iT100 designed for easy integration into security and time management ecosystems. Time management ecosystems "As security threats gr...

Security Industry Authority brought together senior pioneers from the 30 largest private security businesses to discuss labour exploitation. This summit followed a similar event in December 2024, at which the 20 largest businesses were represented. These events form 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 working closely with HM...

U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) re-introduced two bipartisan bills to support rural water systems. The Rural Water System Disaster Preparedness and Assistance Act, co-led by Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), would help rural water and wastewater utilities prepare and become more resilient in the face of natural disasters and other extreme weather events. The Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act would update technical assistance opp...

The UK’s Security & Policing 2025 expo opened in Hampshire, bringing together government officials, law enforcement agencies and policing-tech vendors to discuss the latest developments in public safety and security.  This year the event will focus on counter-terrorism, border security, cyber threats and the use of AI in policing. Tech companies to watch Thales will showcase its AI-driven border security solutions, which are designed to support identity verification processes a...

IDEMIA Public Security, the pioneering provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, and Tahakom, the Saudi Technology and Security Comprehensive Control Company, are expanding their strategic partnership through the signing of an extensive agreement to develop and implement local sourcing and foster continued innovation to ensure safer roads in the Kingdom. Expertise and capabilities within AI IDEMIA and Tahakom’s expanded alliance aims to develop and execute local initiativ...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the pioneering provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, in partnership with the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Samsung, is proud to announce the launch of the West Virginia Mobile ID to Samsung Wallet. West Virginia Residents can now securely store their mobile ID in their Samsung Wallet on a Samsung Galaxy device and use the credential to verify their identities directly from their mobile phones at TSA checkpoints at pa...

Frequentis marks the debut of its LifeX3020 solution in Southeast Asia, improving emergency call handling and response coordination across three major centres and nationwide blue light agencies. This effort supports Malaysia’s Next Generation Emergency Services 999 (NG999) project, an upgrade designed to replace the current Malaysian Emergency Response System (MERS999). The initiative underscores Malaysia’s strong commitment to enhancing public safety across the nation. Responses f...

i-PRO Americas Inc. (formerly Panasonic Security), a global pioneer in professional security solutions for security and public safety announced that it has been awarded E&I Cooperative Services Contract #EI00470. This agreement provides over 6,000 member institutions of E&I Cooperative Services with streamlined access to i-PRO’s advanced security systems and services through a cost-effective and statutory-compliant procurement process. Cost savings, efficiency gains E&I...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, has announced the launch of their newest product, STORM LP-X, an all-in-one latent print software to encode latent prints, submit searches, and compare prints, allowing examiners to quickly and easily search latent prints against their state system and the Next Generation Identification (NGI) system, a database of biometric and criminal history information for individuals developed by the FBI&rsqu...

IDEMIA Public Security, the provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, proudly announces its top-ranking results in the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Remote Identity Validation Technology Demonstration (RIVTD). IDEMIA emerged as a clear pioneer in Track 3: Liveness Detection, showcasing unparalleled biometric accuracy and fairness. RIVTD series The RIVTD series is a rigorous evaluation designed to challenge and advanc...

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, announced the international debut of its innovative Alibaba Cloud Container Compute Service (ACS), designed to simplify and optimise workload deployment using container technology. ACS will be available for international customers starting from January 2025. ACS, which uses Kubernetes as its interface, offers a serverless container service that provides compute resources compliant with container standards. Optimi...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, a pioneer in identity security and authentication services, has been awarded a 10-year blanket purchase agreement (BPA) worth up to $194.5 million from the General Services Administration (GSA) for its identity proofing capabilities. IDEMIA is one of 8 technology providers selected by GSA to accelerate the deployment of next-generation identity-proofing technologies for Login.gov, a secure sign-in platform used by the public to create a single digital accou...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, in partnership with the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), is proud to announce the launch of the next generation of mobile ID (MID) in the state. West Virginia residents will have access to enhanced security and convenience when presenting their ID for airport security screening, age-restricted products, and other identity checks. West Virginia mID app The West Virginia mID app, a...

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...

Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has recently achieved the ISO 45001 certification for health and safety compliance. ISO 45001 is an internationally recognised standard for occupational health and safety.  It demonstrates a commitment to providing a safe and healthy workplace, ensuring the well-being of everyone, and continuously improving a business’s processes.   Health and safety Craig Jackson, Excel & Environ warehouse manager commented, &l...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, a pioneer in identity security and authentication services, and CertiPath, an innovator and pioneer in high-assurance identity, credential, and access management services for highly regulated environments, have announced their collaboration to integrate IDEMIA’s digital identity solutions with CertiPath’s TrustVisitor solution to improve identify verification and prevent identity fraud. With the ever-present threat of cyberattacks aimed at gover...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, a pioneering provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, has announced a partnership with Kudelski IoT, a division of the Kudelski Group and a global pioneer in digital security. This collaboration aims to enhance fraud prevention and regulatory compliance in the automotive retail industry by leveraging IDEMIA’s Identity and Verification (ID&V) technology. IDEMIA’s ID&V solution Kudelski IoT will deploy IDEMIA’s ID&...

IDScan.net, the pioneer in AI-powered identity verification technology, proudly announces a year of significant growth in 2024.  This success has been driven by product innovation, increased efficacy in the detection of fake IDs, strategic hires, and the establishment of new partnerships, further solidifying IDScan.net’s position as a pioneer in ID scanning and identity verification.  Flagging fake and synthetic IDs The organisation has capitalised on growing ID fraud across a...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the market-renowned provider of solutions for Motor Vehicle Agencies, in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS), has launched its new self-service kiosks at Tennessee Driver Service Centres to reduce customer wait times. Tennessee residents can use IDEMIA’s SMART-E Kiosks to complete many driver's licence transactions, including renewing or replacing a duplicate driver’s licence or ID card, chan...

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 Gun Violence Research Centre has released its Holiday Gun Incidents in Retail Facilities Report, identifying a disturbing trend involving gun-related violence in US retail locations. The research shows that, during the 2022 and 2023 holiday seasons, from Black Friday to New Year’s Eve, retail settings includ...

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has launched its winter safety campaign, urging people to ‘Stay Safe, Tell Security’. The initiative is aimed at fostering public awareness of shared responsibilities in keeping public spaces safe. Importance of teamwork The online campaign emphasises the importance of teamwork in public safety, encouraging the public, security professionals, and businesses to collaborate by staying vigilant and reporting anything unusual to licenced security...

Immersive Labs, the pioneer in people-centric cyber resilience, has announced the appointment of Oliver Newbury to its Board of Directors. Newbury brings a wealth of experience and insights as a global cybersecurity executive and advisor for some of the largest multinational enterprises.  Oliver Newbury Oliver Newbury’s guidance will help inform Immersive Labs’ business strategy and innovation. The company, whose mission is to give workforces the human edge over cyber threat...

This new algorithmic solution, MBIS 5/MBSS, is fully integrated into the INTERPOL Bio HUB system. It includes increasingly accurate and relevant algorithms, allowing for easy and regular updates. The organisation’s 196 member countries can now query the Interpol database with fingerprints and facial images. The goal is to solve the most complex cases while optimising the use of tools, enabling criminal investigators to access post-event forensic analysis, covering fingerprints, palm pri...

Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using proprietary intelligence and integration to achieve proven crime prevention, is proud to announce its involvement with several prominent organisations to promote the distribution of child identification kits. National Child ID programme Through its long association with FBI-LEEDA, Elite is represented along with the National Child ID programme in partnership with the NFL Alumni Association Pro Football Hall of Fame, and th...

Iveda®, the global solution for cloud-based AI announced that the Interstate Land Management Corporation has officially green-lit a trial of IvedaAI™ and ClearView Asset Protection via their patented Smart Tower, to bolster security in parking areas throughout the city. The project will leverage IvedaAI, an advanced AI solution providing real-time facial recognition, weapon detection, license plate reading, and more. The technology will be integrated into two of ClearView’s cust...

IDEMIA Public Security, the provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, has announced the appointment of Vincent Bouatou as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Head of the International CTO Office. In his role as CTO, Vincent will drive IDEMIA’s technology and cybersecurity strategy, technical governance, innovation, and AI leadership. Vincent Bouatou Vincent is a seasoned technologist and pioneer with over 20 years of experience working within IDEMIA’s Research and T...

Synectics Security, one of the largest security systems integrators operating in the UK and Ireland is rebranding to Ocular Integration (Ocular) under new leadership. Rebranded identity The rebrand reflects the company’s independence and visionary focus on delivering the latest technical solutions and innovations to customers in government, high-security, public space, heritage, transport, custodial services, utilities, and other critical infrastructure. It also sees the appointment of...

At its 6th Partner Day in Italy, Dahua Technology, a world-pioneering video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, received the Common Criteria (ISO/IEC 15048) EAL 3+ certificate, along with ISO/IEC 27001 for Information Security Management System, ISO/IEC 27701 for Privacy Information Management System, and CSA STAR certifications. These achievements further strengthen Dahua’s comprehensive security measures and adherence to global standards, demonstrating the company’s abilit...