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Trackforce, a pioneer in security workforce management software, announced it was named one of America’s fastest-growing companies on the annual prestigious Inc. 5000 list. The list offers a data-driven snapshot of the most successful independent, entrepreneurial businesses in the U.S.  Advanced integrated solutions Trackforce serves both security firms and corporate security teams across several industries Fueled by the rapid adoption of its advanced integrated solutions, Trackf...

Blackline Safety Corp., a pioneer in connected safety technology, has announced a major expansion of its quality assurance (QA) program. As part of the expansion, the company has increased its QA team, upgraded its inspection equipment, and boosted in-lab testing of its entire product line. Real-time safety data Blackline manufactures an award-winning line of connected safety wearables and area gas monitors Headquartered in Canada with offices in the UK, France, U.S., and UAE, Blackline manu...

Brivo, the pioneer in cloud-native unified physical security, announced a strategic partnership with Envoy. The integration brings Envoy’s workplace platform, designed to connect people, spaces, and data, into Brivo Security Suite. Together, Brivo Visitor Management powered by Envoy merges workplace experience with physical security, eliminating silos and enabling a modern, secure sign-in process that scales from single offices to Fortune 500 enterprises. Front-desk security Best-o...

Zimperium, the world pioneer in mobile security, is warning organisations about the growing risks posed by rooting and jailbreaking tools, which continue to expose mobile devices to severe security vulnerabilities. These tools, often developed by independent developers without proper security oversight, enable unauthorised access to mobile systems and can be exploited by cybercriminals. Zimperium’s research Zimperium’s research has highlighted how modern rooting frameworks, such...

Absolute Security, a pioneer in enterprise cyber resilience, today announced Ash Parikh as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Ash has more than 25 years of experience leading go-to-market strategy and execution across the cybersecurity, data management, analytics, and enterprise software industries.  Known for building world-class teams and nurturing top talent, Parikh will oversee global marketing for the company, including brand, demand generation, product marketing, and communicat...

360 Privacy announced a partnership with Ontic to integrate industry-pioneering digital executive protection capabilities directly into the Ontic Platform.  This integration gives security teams a single, connected system to proactively detect, assess, and act on threats across the full spectrum of risk. Through this alliance, Ontic enhances its offering for executive protection teams by embedding 360 Privacy’s proven personal data removal and monitoring technologies—without r...

Camden Door Controls is pleased to introduce two new Emergency Call System kits designed for Universal restrooms with or without low-energy door operators. Both kits meet the latest OBC and City of Toronto Building Code requirements. The CX-WEC12-TS and CX-WEC13-TS kits include a 33 ½” vertical 'PRESS FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE' Ribbon Switch. When the Ribbon Switch is pressed, it activates the exterior corridor LED annunciator and illuminates the interior LED 'ASSISTANCE REQUESTED'...

Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announced that it continues to dominate the global video surveillance software market, according to newly published reports from independent industry analyst firms, Omdia and Novaira Insights. According to Omdia’s 2025 Video Surveillance & Analytics Database Report, Genetec retained its #1 position worldwide in video surveillance software, and is also ranked #1 globally in the broader ca...

Rapid7, Inc., a pioneer in threat detection and exposure management, released its 2025 Access Brokers Report, a new research analysis of illicit underground marketplaces where cybercriminals buy and sell access to corporate networks. Drawing on six months of threat intelligence from dark web forums Exploit, XSS, and BreachForums, the report uncovers new insights into how initial access to compromised businesses is being sold — often for less than $1,000 — and the steps defender...

Gallagher Security is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Pathak as the new Sales Manager for the Upper North Island region, based in Auckland. This appointment reflects Gallagher’s commitment to strengthening the team with a focus on IT and business intelligence. Sean brings extensive experience from across the technology reseller, vendor, and distribution landscape, giving him a deep appreciation of the full channel ecosystem and the vital role partnerships play in driving...

SCD, a pioneer in defence technology specialising in the development and manufacture of a wide range of cooled and uncooled infrared detectors, announces it has secured $50 million repeat orders from pioneering North American customers for its high-definition SWIR (Short-Wave Infrared) and HD MWIR (Mid-Wave Infrared) detectors. The multi-year contracts include integration of the Cardinal 1280 SWIR detector and HD MWIR detectors into a variety of long-range surveillance applications over the ne...

BarrierBreak, a global pioneer in digital accessibility solutions, is proud to be included as Representative Vendor in the 2025 Gartner® Market Guide for Digital Accessibility. They believe that this recognition highlights BarrierBreak's unique ability to deliver scalable, human-centric digital accessibility solutions that are driven by technology and perfected by experts through its AI-powered platforms. Advancing the digital landscape BarrierBreak believes that accessibility should be i...

Evolution, the pioneering employee-owned electronic security and life safety systems integrator, has opened a new office in Leeds, to better serve and support the needs of its clients across the north of England. The new office, located in Priestley House, Elland Road – with quick and easy access to the M62 corridor, will be home to 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 inte...

Kwikset, a trusted pioneer in smart security solutions, and DoorBird, a pioneer in IP video door communication, are proud to announce the integration of Kwikset’s Halo™ smart locks with the DoorBird app. This collaboration brings together two industry innovators to deliver a more convenient and secure home access experience.  Kwikset Halo locks With this integration, residents can now remotely unlock their Kwikset Halo locks from within the DoorBird app during a live video ca...

Nutanix, a pioneer in hybrid multicloud computing, announced it has been recognised as a Challenger in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Container Management. This marks Nutanix’s recognition for the first time in this Magic Quadrant following the launch of its Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) solution last year. Cloud native applications Nutanix gives clients the ability to run modern and formal applications on the same platform anywhere Nutanix launched NKP following the inte...

A solid defence is essential in baseball and cyberspace. The University of Nevada, Reno Cybersecurity Center and Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity company Viakoo are supporting cybersecurity awareness during the Reno Aces 2025 season. Viakoo will donate to the Cybersecurity Center every time the Aces make a defensive play that prevents the opposing team from stealing base, and light up the stadium with “A Salute to Cyber Defenders” across all signage. As part of this promoti...

Global cyber risk consultancy S-RM has reported a sharp increase in ransomware incidents exploiting SonicWall firewall devices with SSL VPN enabled. The activity, tied to the Akira ransomware strain, is impacting organisations worldwide and has knock-on effects for everyday users. The warning comes amid heightened national debate around the UK Government’s Online Safety Act and the security implications of VPN usage. S-RM says the latest attacks are a timely reminder that while VPNs can b...

The digital era is not approaching—it’s already reshaping the world at an unprecedented pace. From AI to fintech, smart cities to cybersecurity, the next wave of innovation is here. TraiCon Events is proud to present the Digital Revolution Summit 2025, a dynamic platform that brings together global tech visionaries, policymakers, and industry pioneers to explore the future of digital transformation. Held on September 16, 2025, in the innovation hub of Bahrain, this high-impact, one-...

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant future—it is the most transformative force. As industries, governments, and societies look to scale intelligent systems, TraiCon Events is proud to unveil the AIR Summit 2025, a high-impact gathering of the brightest minds shaping AI’s role in tomorrow’s world. Taking place on October 30, 2025, this one-day summit will bring together 200+ senior professionals from technology, business, governance, healthcare, and academia to explo...

Allied Universal®,  the world’s pioneering security and facility services company, is proud to announce that six of its team members, its entire executive protection team and one of its training programs have been named finalists for the 2025 U.S. Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs). The OSPAs recognise and celebrate the work of individuals, companies, and teams that deliver outstanding security products and services. The U.S. OSPAs awards ceremony will take place on Sept....

In its 25th anniversary year, VIVOTEK (3454-TW), the pioneering security solution provider, has been named one of the “2025 Best Companies to Work for in Asia” by the pioneering HR publication HR Asia, recognising its long-term investment in talent development and efforts to create a happy, fulfilling workplace. AI strategy implementation The company earned high scores in areas such as “Sustainable Workplace,” “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion,” and “...

Following the global impact of its 2025 Security Industry Trends Report, Gallagher Security is once again calling on security professionals and industry stakeholders to add their voice to a new year of research. The 2026 Security Industry Trends Survey is now open and is designed to uncover the shifts, challenges, and strategic priorities shaping the next era of security. From integrators and consultants to IT professionals and end users, the survey is a unique opportunity to contribute insight...

Innodisk, a pioneering provider of industrial-grade memory solutions, officially releases its new DDR5 CAMM2 and LPDDR5X CAMM2 (LPCAMM2) memory modules. With 60% less space and blazing speeds up to 6400 MT/s and 8533 MT/s, respectively, Innodisk’s CAMM2 series marks a strategic leap into the rugged device and compact system market. Innodisk’s new CAMM2 series DDR5 CAMM2 and LPDDR5X CAMM2 reduce dual channels on a single module, effectively merging the capacity Innodisk’s ne...

Delta Scientific Corporation, the global pioneer in high-impact vehicle barricade systems, is proud to announce the launch of its newest innovation: the DSC50 “S” Barrier, a lightweight, crash-rated security solution tailored for temporary deployment across high-traffic urban environments. Motivated by recent public safety challenges and a mounting global awareness of vehicular threats, Delta’s engineering team designed the DSC50 “S” Barrier to provide rapid, visua...

Shropshire organisations have received a £12,000 boost for their work with young people across the county from funds awarded by the county’s High Sheriff Fund and managed by the Shropshire Community Foundation. Former High Sheriff, Brian Welti and Shropshire Community Foundation have confirmed that 12 groups have been awarded grants with Telford-based international security company DeterTech being one of the main contributors to the fund. Safety and crime prevention DeterTech&rsqu...

Atos announces it has been named a pioneer in ISG’s Provider Lens™ Mainframes – Services and Solutions, Europe, for the fourth year in a row. In 2025, Atos further reinforced its position on the market, being named a pioneer in four quadrants: Mainframe Optimisation Services, Application Modernisation Services, Mainframe as a Service (MFaaS) and Mainframe Operations. Atos’ comprehensive product ISG confirms Atos’ wide product and service offering, strong market p...

Absolute Security, a pioneer in enterprise cyber resilience, announced that Absolute Resilience™ is now available for purchase in the CrowdStrike Marketplace, the one-stop destination for CrowdStrike’s world-class ecosystem of compatible security products. With Absolute Security, organisations can further strengthen their cyber resilience by ensuring that mission-critical applications maintain continuous visibility, self-healing capabilities, and operational integrity against c...

Absolute Security, a pioneer in enterprise cyber resilience, announced new innovations available on the Absolute Resilience Platform. An advanced GenAI assistant enables natural-language queries that instantly answer vital questions about the security and compliance status of endpoint devices. Foundation of AI-powered resilience Enhanced application control helps ensure critical endpoint and network security defences are present across every device and operating with maximum effectiveness and...

SAGE Integration is excited to announce that they are officially welcoming the AllCom Integrated Systems Parsippany office to the SAGE family. AllCom is a well-respected security integrator based in Parsippany, New Jersey, and this move makes SAGE even stronger in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Big step forward for SAGE "This is a big step forward for SAGE," said John Nemerofsky, Chief Operating Officer. "AllCom has an outstanding reputation, and their team shares our values, putt...

iDenfy, a Lithuanian-based RegTech company best known for its identity verification and fraud prevention automation solutions, introduced a new addition to its Know Your Business (KYB) platform, the Secretary of State (SOS) business search tool. This new feature helps businesses instantly connect and verify company information across all 50 U.S. states using official Secretary of State records. The new API solution will strive to help high-risk companies, such as fintechs and banks, improve KYB...