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Dormakaba has signed an agreement to acquire Montagebedrijf van den Berg B.V. (“Van den Berg”) on 5 February 2025. The acquisition strengthens dormakaba’s airport vertical by adding project and service competencies in the Dutch market. The transaction will be effective from 1 January 2025. Van den Berg Van den Berg is a well-known company specialising in the maintenance, repair, and new installation of automatic door systems and adjacent products with a high exposure to the...

Playhouse Square is a jewel of Northeast Ohio. Thousands of people live, work, and visit the area. “We want to make sure whoever the resident is, whoever the visitor is, they’re having the same great experience day in and day out,” said Nathan Kelly, President of Playhouse Square Real Estate. ROSA Safety is part of that experience. Last October, ROSA, a remote observation security agent, moved into Public Square. Equipped with AI technology, ROSA never blinks and can issue v...

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) published its annual Retail Crime Survey last week. It found that each day, retailers in the UK are victim to 55,000 thefts, while violent incidents have rocketed from 1,300 per day to over 2,000. The figures from the report are shocking enough when viewed in isolation; however, reviewing the same report, published in 2015 and 2020, forces the difficult question -- what progress has been made, and when will we turn the corner? Cost of crime In 2015, the BRC...

Indonesia is set to host the most anticipated 10th NXT CX-DX Summit & Awards which will explore the intersection of Customer Experience (CX) and Digital Transformation, bringing together industry pioneers, innovators, and decision-makers to discuss strategies for driving business growth in the digital age. Scheduled on the 11th of February 2025 at JW Marriott in Jakarta, Indonesia the summit will feature insights from global thought pioneers, successful case studies, and practical strategie...

In Indonesia, cybersecurity stands as a critical concern, despite its relative insulation from global advanced persistent threats. Nevertheless, cyber-attacks persist, impacting citizens and government institutions alike. As businesses transition to digital platforms, the increased implementation of transformative technologies introduces a slew of security risks, endangering critical infrastructure and sensitive data. The Indonesia Cybersecurity market is projected to grow from US$ 2.05 billion...

Indonesia is set to host the highly anticipated BIGBOX INDONESIA 2025, a Global Retail & e-commerce Series, an exclusive event bringing together thought pioneers, innovators, and stakeholders shaping the future of retail and e-commerce in Indonesia. Scheduled to take place on the 18th of February 2025 in Jakarta Indonesia. This landmark conference will provide a platform to explore transformative trends, cutting-edge technologies, and strategies driving growth in the digital marke...

The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organisation dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave® technology, is excited to announce the launch of the 2024B Z-Wave Specification package as well as the introduction of a new Accelerator Membership Level aimed at empowering startups and young companies in the IoT ecosystem. These initiatives demonstrate the Alliance’s ongoing commitment to innovation, collaboration, and ensuring interoperability in the IoT market. Z-Wa...

Nutanix, a pioneer in hybrid multi-cloud computing announced the findings of its seventh annual Enterprise Cloud Index (ECI) survey and research report, which measures global enterprise progress with cloud adoption. The report sheds light on Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) adoption, investment priorities, and benefits along with key challenges organisations face to meet the demands of these emerging workloads. GenAI application adoption As GenAI application adoption...

artius.iD, the global pioneer in secure, self-managed, decentralised individual identity solutions, has appointed former Oracle and Google enterprise sales pioneer Jeffrey Keplar to its Board of Strategic Advisors. Jeffrey Keplar Keplar has more than three decades of experience building sales teams and pioneering enterprise tech sales strategies at the world's largest businesses. He held various sales leadership roles at Oracle over nearly 20 years, ultimately serving as Group Vice P...

Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced the release of Prism™ Supervisor, the latest addition to its Prism-embedded software ecosystem. Prism Supervisor integrates drone autopilot flight control systems with real-time, AI-based observations at the edge to improve mission safety, efficiency, and performance, enhancing the capabilities of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Prism Supervisor software Prism Supervisor software empowers mission planners with a fl...

iDenfy, a global RegTech solutions hub, partnered with Venevo, a Romania-based crowdlending startup that operates as an EU-licenced Crowdfunding Service Provider and focuses on bridging the gap between ideas and investments. iDenfy’s identity verification software, together with built-in AML screening tools, will help approve new entrepreneurs and investors on the Venevo platform quickly, ensuring a fully automated onboarding flow.   Financial irregularities Identity fraud and...

Integrated Control Technology (ICT®), a manufacturer of intelligent access control and security solutions, announced the appointment of Andy Bane as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Andy succeeds ICT founder and former CEO Hayden Burr, who will transition to the role of Chief Innovation Officer.  Andy's responsibilities By investing in the future, ICT is positioning itself to drive greater value, create new opportunities, and strengthen relationships worldwide.  Under Andy’s...

Research from Optalysys, a company enabling the future of secure computing through the acceleration of Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) technology, has found that growth is being held back at UK financial services firms due to concerns over data security.  Data security concerns A survey of over 250 IT decision-makers (ITDMs) working in the financial services sector, conducted by Obsurvant and commissioned by Optalysys, revealed that 70% of ITDMs believe their firm’s growth i...

Alfred International, a pioneer in smart lock technology and a subsidiary of GHT Door Hardware announces a new integration with Universal Remote Control (URC), a global pioneer in smart automation and control solutions. This partnership leverages the Z-Wave® protocol to deliver seamless connectivity between Alfred smart locks and URC’s Total Control® system, providing integrators and end users with advanced, unified access and security management. URC TRF-ZW10...

The UK door entry and access control manufacturer Videx Security announces the appointment of Billy Paton as Strategic Sales Manager for the UK and Ireland. Billy returns to Videx with extensive experience and a proven track record in the access control and security industry, having previously contributed to the company’s success earlier in his career. Billy will focus on strengthening relationships with distribution partners, driving innovative sales strategies and supporting end-user le...

Advanced Data Risk Management (ADRM), a provider of data-driven risk management solutions, proudly announces the launch of the innovative DEFENDER Managed Services Platform. The patented DEFENDER platform is currently in use across ADRM’s managed services client sites, improving, overseeing, and maintaining the reliability of their security systems. DEFENDER platform As a managed services provider, ADRM is entrusted with the critical task of managing and optimizing the IT infrast...

dormakaba announces that it is expecting to report a significant increase in reported operating profit (EBIT, Earnings before interest and taxes) and net profit for the first half-year 2024/25 for the period ending 31 December 2024 relative to the period ending 31 December 2023.  Net sales and adjusted EBITDA margin are expected to be in line with 2024/25 full-year guidance. Profit hike The significant increase in reported operating profit and net profit is attributable to lower restruct...

Iris ID, a global pioneer in iris recognition technology since 1997 has secured a significant new partnership with the Texas Department of Public Safety (TDPS), to add over two hundred more Iris ID iCAM TD100A units to their Livescan systems. This further cements the growing popularity and efficacy of iris recognition technology for law enforcement, criminal justice agencies, and their partners. As a biometric, iris recognition is deemed the most accurate modality over either fingerprint or fac...

Cyware, the provider of threat intelligence management, low-code/no-code security automation, and cyber fusion solutions announced an important collaboration with Team Cymru to pre-configure Team Cymru’s industry-pioneering threat feeds into Cyware’s Threat Intelligence Platform (TIP). This packaged solution delivers real-time visibility into botnets, malware, command and control (C2) infrastructure, and external malicious activity, empowering organisations to detect and respond fas...

Brinks Home, one of North America's home security and alarm monitoring companies, recently launched its new Account Value Calculator (AVC). This innovative AI-powered tool provides home security business owners with a transparent and confidential method to value their alarm account portfolios in just days, facilitating both small and large transactions while enabling rapid access to liquidity.  Account Value Calculator (AVC) AVC also offers support for divesting additional assets with th...

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...

Hertaverse, the new spinoff of Herta, a pioneer in computer vision technologies, announces the launch of Countify, its advanced people-counting solution. Designed to offer accurate data in real time, this system has already proven its effectiveness at large- scale events such as Oktoberfest and Feria de los Turrones, where it allowed to optimise the management of influx and reinforce security.  AI and computer vision Countify uses artificial intelligence and computer vision to provide ke...

Cowbell, a provider of cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and middle-market businesses, has launched a new Cowbell Resiliency Services (CRS) unit in response to a rise in the frequency, severity, and diversity of cyber threats as a complement to its existing risk management programme. Cost of data breach Driven by AI advances and an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape, recent reports show the average global cost of a data breach has reached $4.88m, a 10% incr...

Cequence Security, a pioneer in API security and bot management announced significant momentum in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, driven by rapid customer adoption, strategic partnerships, and a strengthened leadership team. This expansion further solidifies Cequence’s position as the go-to API security and bot management provider in the region, addressing the growing demand for advanced threat protection and digital risk mitigation. Modern digital transformation “APIs ar...

Leveraging its decades-long expertise in identity verification, Regula has made its advanced document verification software fully compatible with a wide range of third-party ID scanners and passport readers available on the market. Border control checkpoints, hotels, banks, medical organisations, and other institutions can take advantage of the most robust, forensic-level automated document verification and authentication regardless of the devices they are currently using. ID verification sof...

Comelit-PAC has launched 7TOP, its most advanced IP door entry Monitor to date, designed to seamlessly blend smart technology, sleek aesthetics, and energy efficiency into the latest living and working environments. Compact and elegantly designed, 7TOP from the global security specialist is built to suit a wide range of installations while supporting effortless surface mounting with a secure metal bracket. 7TOP features 7TOP’s integrated Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity allow users to st...

Hanwha Vision has released version 6.0 of its Wisenet WAVE video management system (VMS), which gives security professionals greater control over configuring and managing their surveillance systems. This latest version supports more intuitive user management capabilities, making scaling and customising surveillance resources to the needs of individual operations easier than ever. WAVE VMS 6.0 highlights Highlights of WAVE VMS 6.0 include a redesigned user management interface, enhanced Lightw...

C5 Group is proud to announce its upcoming event, the 6th European Forum on Global FDI Reviews taking place on June 3 –4, 2025, in Berlin will delve into the critical changes affecting investment professionals working amid evolving foreign direct investment screening regulations, complex and sometimes obstructive merger controls, and complex foreign subsidy limitations.   The most trusted Foreign Direct Investment Review Forum in Europe gathers the foremost FDI practit...

SenseOn has unveiled the integration of new AI-powered case summaries into its adaptive cybersecurity intelligence platform. This latest AI-native feature is designed to help security teams instantly understand critical threats and accelerate response times by transforming complex security incidents into clear, actionable intelligence.  Case summaries The new capability uses generative AI, which has been trained by and acts as an extension of the organisation’s SOC team, to develop...

Centurion Safety Products has appointed a digital transformation specialist, Nexer Enterprise Applications, to implement Microsoft Dynamics 365 enterprise resource planning (ERP) business applications to enhance and futureproof its digital operations. Modern digital applications Offering products from hard hats and safety helmets to integrated eyewear, Centurion Safety Products has a 140-year legacy and is renowned for its cutting-edge safety equipment and specialised protection systems....