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Flir, a Teledyne Technologies brand, announced built-in GPS for its Si2-Series acoustic imaging cameras. The upgrade adds precise location data to predictive maintenance inspections, helping service providers and reliability teams streamline workflows across multi-site operations, long-distance inspections, and utilities and power-transmission applications. Si2-Series cameras With integrated GPS, every acoustic image captured by the Si2-Series cameras now includes geospatial metadata that sea...

ELATEC, a pioneering manufacturer of access technologies, specialising in RFID readers and credentials, has released its latest software development toolkit, TWN4 DevPack 5.07. The new version delivers faster performance, stronger security and greater flexibility for configuring and managing RFID readers, enabling flexible and future-proof access solutions.  Future-ready authentication solutions “With every DevPack release, our goal is to make life easier for developers,&...

Vivint, the pioneering US security and smart home company, announces the next generation of outdoor video security: Vivint Outdoor Camera Pro (Gen 3), the only camera with RADAR and Artificial Intelligence that responds to threats by identifying and addressing specific actions and behaviours, not just motion or proximity. Vivint Outdoor Camera Pro (Gen 3) offers reliable and advanced outdoor security and convenience thanks to best-in-class components, RADAR- and AI- behaviour based detection,...

Alfred International, a pioneer in smart lock solutions, announced that its ML2 Smart Mortise Locks and DB2S Smart Locks with Zigbee have achieved INTEREL certification, enabling seamless integration with the EOS 2 all-in-one thermostat hub for smart building deployments. This certification positions Alfred as a key partner for property management companies seeking cost-effective, scalable access control solutions across multi-family properties. Alfred's commercial-grade Zigbee smart locks Th...

Cyber threats against the Office for Budget Responsibility have over doubled in the past 12 months, ahead of Rachel Reeves’ crunch Autumn Budget. On November 26th, Reeves is set to announce a wave of economic policies to fight against the high cost of borrowing in the UK, with hints of income tax and inheritance tax hikes on the horizon.  The Office for Budget Responsibility provides an independent analysis of the UK’s public finances, from which the Chancellor of the Exchequ...

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, enterprises need more than just storage, they need a platform that drives innovation, scales effortlessly, and adapts to their most demanding workloads. Dell PowerScale for Microsoft Azure is purpose-built to meet these needs. Co-developed with Microsoft, this enterprise-class file storage solution delivers high performance, robust security, and seamless integration, empowering organisations to achieve their next breakthrough. From accelerating AI...

Innodisk Group, a pioneer in edge AI solutions, has been recognised with six honours at the 2026 Taiwan Excellence Awards. Among the winners are four products from Innodisk and two from its subsidiary Aetina, spanning DRAM modules, data centre SSDs, smart camera modules, and AI edge systems. The awards highlight Innodisk Group’s transformation from embedded hardware expertise toward a unified edge AI ecosystem integrating storage, computing, and sensing. Advance edge AI innovations Buil...

Everon, a major security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, video, fire and life safety solutions, ranked the third-largest security company in the U.S. by SDM Magazine, announced a strategic expansion of its regional structure, adding a new region and appointing seasoned senior leaders to drive operational excellence and elevate the overall customer experience.  The growth to four dedicated regions – Central / Gulf, East, North / West, and Pacific – will a...

Claroty, the cyber-physical systems (CPS) protection company, launched The CPS Library across its market-pioneering Claroty xDome and Claroty Continuous Threat Detection (CTD) solutions.  The CPS Library is the industry’s only asset catalogue that reaches new depths of visibility and enables precise and deterministic traceability for vulnerability attribution. To build the AI-powered, first-of-its-kind repository, Claroty partnered with automation vendors and medical device manufact...

Eviden, the Atos Group product brand pioneering in advanced computing, and AMD announced their selection to build Alice Recoque, a next-generation supercomputer to support the need for scientific computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI), serving as an AI Factory.  Alice Recoque will be France’s first and Europe’s second Exascale supercomputer, a machine to expand Europe’s AI and research capabilities while ensuring energy efficiency and sovereignty. This project,...

BSRIA, a pioneering provider of testing, research, and consultancy services, has appointed John Taylor as Publications Manager. This strategic appointment will increase the volume of high-quality guidance, reports, brochures, how-to-guides, and more, while accelerating the digital transformation of BSRIA’s content. A key part of Taylor's remit will be to help transition BSRIA's publications to be more digitally enabled and accessible. Taylor will evolve content delivery from traditional,...

FireMon, the pioneering network security and firewall policy management company, detailed expanded support for Zero Trust microsegmentation across hybrid environments, including a deeper integration with Illumio and continued coverage for VMware NSX and Zscaler. By normalising, analysing, and continuously validating segmentation intent across network, virtual, and host enforcement points, FireMon helps security teams operationalise Zero Trust at enterprise scale. Firewall governance...

As agentic commerce takes hold, retailers are entering a new phase of automation, where AI agents act on behalf of real users to browse, compare, and buy. But these same capabilities can be weaponised by fraudsters. This Black Friday, the challenge isn’t stopping bots; it’s distinguishing between legitimate agent-driven interactions and malicious automation designed to mimic them. Identity amid rising automation That distinction matters most at the account layer, where retailers m...

New data from IDScan.net has revealed a significant rise in the use of false identity documents, signalling a growing threat to security and compliance in the gaming sector.   Derived from an analysis of over 18 million ID scans conducted across casinos in the US, the findings show that the prevalence of ID fraud increased 204% from 2024 to 2025. The spike marks an accelerated trend in fraudulent activity, outpacing the 23% increase recorded between 2023 and 2024. Combination of...

Eviden, the Atos Group product brand pioneering in advanced computing, announces the rankings of its 58 Eviden-built systems in the TOP500 and Green500, official listings of the world’s most powerful and most energy-efficient supercomputers.  Amongst the 58 Eviden-built systems listed in the TOP500, JUPITER, through its Booster partition, remains the 4th most powerful supercomputer in the world and Europe’s 1st, marking a historic milestone as Europe’s first system to off...

Entrust, a global pioneer in identity-centric security solutions, released its seventh annual Identity Fraud Report for 2026. The report examines global trends, tactics, and techniques used in identity fraud over the past year, providing actionable insights to help businesses protect their customers and operations. Deepfakes and injection attacks on the rise     New data reveals deepfakes account for one in five biometric fraud attempts, and instances of deepfaked selfies...

Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK), a pioneering specialist insurer, announces the appointment of Cesar Silvestre as Head of Cyber Reinsurance Solutions, reporting to Laila Khudairi, Head of Cyber & Enterprise Risk. He takes up his new role with immediate effect and will lead the launch of TMK's new cyber reinsurance solutions offering. Silvestre brings over 12 years of specialised insurance experience to his new role. He joins from Beazley where he served as a Speciality Treaty Underwriter in the pr...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, is proud to announce that its new Textile Services platform, powering next-generation linen management, has received a Red Dot Award recognising excellence in design concept, interaction, UI and user experience. The hospitality industry often struggles with inflated linen costs and high stress due to outdated inventory systems and chronic overstocking. While many existing RFID solutions offer basic tracking, they fail to turn raw data into...

Tuskegee University, one of the nation's most respected Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), announced a multi-year, strategic project to implement a fully integrated security system across its campus using Honeywell’s AI-enabled smart access technology. The upgrades will aim to further strengthen Tuskegee University’s commitment to the safety of its students, faculty, staff and visitors.      Tuskegee University will utilise Honeywell’s s...

The Hartford Police Department’s Capital City Command Centre (C4), a state-of-the-art Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) focused on real-time investigations and enhancing case solvability, announced a continuation of its partnership with Axis Communications. The Hartford Police Department (HPD) plans to deploy cameras at 50 additional intersections, which will expand surveillance coverage across key areas of the city and further enhance the centre’s ability to quickly synthesise vid...

Almost half (48%) of those who attend religious services say they feel less safe attending in-person due to rising acts of violence at places of worship. In fact, 39% report these safety concerns have led them to change how often they attend in-person services, according to new research from Verkada conducted online by The Harris Poll among 1,123 U.S. adults who attend a religious service or event at least once a month. These findings highlight a growing concern among faith communities about sa...

Accredit Solutions, a pioneer in accreditation, credentialing, and access-management technology for major sporting, entertainment, and government events and venues, has announced the establishment of a new local entity in Saudi Arabia, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to the region and its alignment with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. Accredit Solutions has supported major projects in Saudi Arabia since 2019, working with NEOM on the NEOM Beach Games (2019–2024) and providing ac...

Wavelynx, a pioneer in open and secure access control solutions, announced the appointment of S. Jay Lawrence as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Lawrence brings more than three decades of technology leadership experience, with a proven track record of scaling companies from startup to billion-dollar operations. Mr. Lawrence most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Equus Compute Solutions, where he drove significant revenue growth and market expansion. His exte...

The Organising Committee of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026) has announced MBDA, a world pioneer in the field of complex weapon systems, as the Gold Sponsor for the ninth edition of the exhibition, taking place from 19 to 22 January 2026 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). Held under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar, Head of State and Supreme Commander of Qatar Armed...

Flir acoustic imaging cameras uncover hidden leaks and inefficiencies in cement plants, helping teams reduce downtime, cut energy costs, and boost performance. With intuitive operation, precise leak detection even in noisy or hard-to-reach areas and smart reporting, maintenance becomes faster, safer, and more cost-effective than ever. Concern in the quarrying and cement industry The global cement market was valued at $361 billion in 2024 and is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% through 2025&...

Gallagher Security continues to deliver on its promise of future-ready innovation with the release of Command Centre v9.40, introducing powerful new capabilities for the Controller 7000 product range. This release marks a significant leap forward for Gallagher’s award-winning site management platform, with enhanced scalability, performance, and proactive system management, reinforcing Gallagher’s commitment to supporting complex, high-density access control environments. Gallagher&...

A Russian telecom company that develops technology to allow phone and internet companies to conduct web surveillance and censorship was hacked, had its website defaced, and had data stolen from its servers, TechCrunch has learned. Founded in Russia, Protei makes telecommunications systems for phone and internet providers across dozens of countries, including Bahrain, Italy, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Pakistan and much of central Africa. The company, now headquartered in Jordan, sells video conferencin...

Immersive, the pioneer in cyber resilience, is revealing a widening gap between confidence and capability in cybersecurity. Despite record investment, heightened board oversight, and nonstop training, measurable readiness has flatlined. While nearly every organisation believes it can handle a major incident, the data tells a different story. According to Immersive’s analysis, average decision accuracy is just 22%, and the average containment time is 29 hours. Meanwhile, Resilience Scores...

Flir’s acoustic imaging technology helps manufacturers find and fix leaks fast, turning invisible losses into measurable energy savings and improved safety across every stage of production. Conventional manufacturing methods The global glass industry is worth over 120 billion dollars a year. The market is generally split into different segments such as flat glass, container glass and speciality products. The industry has changed significantly in the past few decades. In the early 1970s,...

The Milestone Developer Summit 2025, dedicated to innovators, developers, and technology partners in video technology, took place at the historic Carlsberg Museum in Copenhagen—a venue renowned for scientific breakthroughs, including the invention of the pH enzyme, a milestone in biochemical innovation. This legacy of discovery provided the perfect global stage for a new era of open platform development, responsible AI, and, not least, the Hackathon. Fast evolution Sebastian Döllne...