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Milestone Systems Strengthens Security Operations and Expands Cloud Capabilities with XProtect 2026 R1 and Arcules Updates Milestone Systems, a world pioneer in open platform video management software, today announced XProtect 2026 R1 and Arcules VSaaS platform enhancements, delivering updates to strengthen security operations, simplify system management, and expand cloud flexibility across a wide range of deployment environments. Greater operational intelligence “XProtect 2026 R1 and t...

dormakaba, a global provider in the access solutions market, opens a new production facility in Nogales, Mexico. With operations in Mexico since 2016, the new facility represents a multimillion-dollar investment designed to support commercial growth in North America. Chief Operations Officer Carsten Franke and dormakaba Americas leadership joined Nogales employees and Mexican dignitaries to celebrate the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Flexible manufacturing network "Today marks an important milesto...

iDenfy, an international RegTech provider specialising in identity verification and fraud prevention solutions, announced the launch of a phone number-based one-time verification feature for Australia and New Zealand. The new update to iDenfy’s SMS Verification solution adds an important dual, real-time verification layer: users both verify their phone and then continue to capture their ID document’s information, minimising chances of fraud. Since this flow is already familiar, the...

iDenfy, an international RegTech provider specialising in identity verification and fraud prevention solutions, announced the launch of a phone number-based one-time verification feature for Australia and New Zealand. The new update to iDenfy’s SMS Verification solution adds an important dual, real-time verification layer: users both verify their phone and then continue to capture their ID document’s information, minimising chances of fraud. Since this flow is already familiar, the...

Securitas has acquired CamVision, a Danish technology driven security specialist with a strong position in retail loss prevention and electronic security solutions. The acquisition strengthens Securitas’ ability to deliver reliable and scalable security solutions for micro and small singlesite businesses as well as larger, multisite clients across Denmark. For micro and small businesses, the acquisition enhances Securitas’ offering of standardised, packaged security solutions that c...

Securitas Healthcare, a provider of real-time visibility and protection solutions for the healthcare industry, is proud to announce the acquisition of ZulaFly, a healthcare-focused Real-Time Location System (RTLS) and staff safety technology company known for its modern, cloud-based platform. ZulaFly’s cloud-based RTLS platform delivers real-time visibility and actionable insights through a flexible, data-driven architecture. Built as a single SOC 2 Type II–compliant instance, ZulaF...

Interface Systems, a provider of AI-powered security and expert remote video monitoring for car washes, restaurants, retailers, and commercial businesses, will exhibit at The Car Wash Show 2026 (Booth 3027, May 11–13 at the Music City Center in Nashville). Interface will demonstrate Virtual Perimeter Guard and Video Analytics, two solutions that address the priorities operators raise most often: reducing after-hours incident risk and strengthening defence against false claims. Interface a...

Yubico, the pioneer of phishing-resistant authentication and creator of the YubiKey – the gold standard of security keys – today announced an industry-first collaboration with OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. Beginning today, people can purchase a new two-pack set of custom YubiKeys as part of OpenAI’s Advanced Account Security programme – enabling them to secure their ChatGPT accounts with security keys, containing the strongest hardware-backed passkeys. Highest level o...

VITEC, a global provider of advanced video encoding, streaming, IPTV, and digital signage solutions, has partnered with EKOM to support business opportunities in Türkiye’s defence, aerospace, and advanced technology markets. EKOM specialises in electronic components with an established presence in defence and aerospace supply chains, with the partnership making VITEC’s video streaming solutions more accessible to its partners. VITEC will be addressing defence and aerospace clie...

The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO) has announced a major evolution of its Benchmarking Platform, introducing new data measures, including institutional readiness for ‘Martyn’s Law’, as the programme expands in scale, depth and strategic importance. Following the successful launch of its Benchmarking Report 2025, the platform has rapidly developed into a live, sector-wide intelligence tool, shaped directly by member engagement and real-world operation...

Prometheus Security Group Global (PSG) announces that Texas Christian University (TCU) has named Jeremy Freeze-Skret, Vice President of Engineering, a Small Business Innovator at the Texas Innovation Awards, a centerpiece of the inaugural Texas Innovation Conference, held April 22–23, 2026 on the TCU campus in Fort Worth. The conference brings together high-impact innovators, startups, researchers, and ecosystem leaders to strengthen collaboration and accelerate commercialization across T...

HID, a global pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces the availability of Enterprise Attestation in its FIDO authenticator portfolio of smart cards and keys, a FIDO standards-based capability that enables organisations to enforce only company-issued passkeys at registration, proving authenticator provenance before a credential is ever accepted. By doing so, Enterprise Attestation helps organisations strengthen device trust, gain visibility into authenticator origin and support high-ass...

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announces the unification of ChartWorld and Raymarine Commercial under a single commercial navigation brand, Raymarine Commercial. As part of the unification, ChartWorld’s commercial navigation solutions and services will transition fully into the Raymarine Commercial brand, further strengthening Teledyne’s position as a global pioneer in maritime navigation solutions and demonstrating the successful integration of acquired businesses into its core...

As cities worldwide advance rapidly toward smart urbanisation and logistics automation, artificial intelligence has become a core driver in upgrading transportation and industrial logistics systems. At AI Expo Korea 2026, taking place from May 6 to May 8 at COEX in Seoul, South Korea, NEXCOM will showcase its comprehensive portfolio of AI edge computing platforms at Booth P16, specifically highlighting “AI in Mobility” use cases. The showcase demonstrates how AI extends from public...

NAPCO Security Technologies is pleased to announce the appointment of four new Regional Sales Managers, strengthening the company's sales leadership across key territories. These strategic additions reinforce NAPCO's commitment to expanding market presence and delivering exceptional support to its partners and customers in Intrusion, Commercial Fire, & Access Control. Supporting distribution partners Edwin Paiz joins NAPCO as Regional Sales Manager for the Florida territory within the N...

Atos, a pioneer of AI-powered digital transformation, announces it has signed a three-year contract with LCH SA, the global clearing house based in Paris, to assist LCH SA with the migration of its financial information systems on a highly secure, SecNumCloud-qualified cloud infrastructure, while guaranteeing full continuity of operations. This contract confirms Atos’ position as a player in cloud transformation for highly regulated market infrastructures. Atos is looking forward to provi...

Amid rapid international digitalisation and evolving risk environments, Secutech 2026 brought the industry’s latest advancements to the forefront at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre from 22 – 24 April 2026. Concluding its 27th edition, the fair drew 396 exhibitors from nine countries and regions, presenting advanced security, fire protection, rescue, and AloT products and solutions to 14,069 visitors from 37 countries and regions including India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysi...

Hikvision has released its full-year 2025 and first-quarter 2026 financial results, demonstrating steady growth and enhanced operational quality. For the fiscal year 2025, the company reported a total revenue of RMB 92.51 billion (USD 12.95 billion ), representing a YoY increase of 0.01%. Net profit was RMB 14.20 billion (USD 1.99 billion), up 18.52% YoY. Underscoring its robust cash flow, the company announced an expected total cash dividend of RMB 10.54 billion (USD 1.48 billion) for 2025, re...

Hikvision has released its 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance Report, marking the eighth consecutive year of transparent sustainability reporting. Guided by its THRIVE sustainability philosophy, the report refined its double materiality assessment, identifying technological innovation, product safety and quality, and cybersecurity as double materiality topics, advancing its sustainable development goals in a systematic manner. Double materiality assessment Committed to “Tech for...

Imagine an orchestra where every musician plays from a different sheet of music; no matter how talented the individuals are, the result is chaos. The same applies to enterprise software ecosystems. In today’s digitally connected enterprise, operational silos are no longer just inefficient—they are a liability. According to MarketsandMarkets, the global access control market is expected to reach $15.80 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.3%. Simultaneously, organisations are inve...

Cequence Security, the pioneer in application, API, and Agentic AI protection, announces the general availability of Agent Personas in Cequence AI Gateway. Agent Personas give enterprises granular, infrastructure-level control over what AI agents are permitted to do — down to the specific tool call — closing the critical privilege gap that identity alone cannot address. As organisations deploy AI agents to connect to enterprise applications via the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a da...

The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organisation dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave® technology, is pleased to announce the schedule of events for the Z-Wave Spring Summit 2026. Taking place May 27-29, 2026, in Vienna, Austria, this event brings together leaders from across the entire Z-Wave ecosystem for three days of collaboration, discussion, planning, testing, networking, and education. The upcoming Z-Wave Spring Summit will feature a comprehensive schedule incl...

AMAG Technology, a pioneer in global access and identity solutions, announces an expanded strategic partnership with SwiftConnect, a provider of the connected access network for places and spaces. As part of this expanded collaboration, SwiftConnect will now power Apple Wallet and Google Wallet mobile credential activation across AMAG’s portfolio. This milestone represents a continued acceleration of AMAG’s strategy to deliver modern, mobile-first identity experiences while aligning...

OpenEye, a provider of cloud-managed video surveillance solutions, continues to expand their global team with recent additions in Northern Europe and the United Kingdom.  With the hiring of Regional Sales Manager Christopher Åkesson, Channel Business Manager Robin Molenaar, Technical Sales Engineer Daniel Barker, and International Marketing Manager Leigh Domingo Hughes, OpenEye adds security experience and support for its cloud video platform across Northern Europe and continued eff...

On the banks of the Arkansas River in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the River Spirit Casino Resort is the second largest of nine casinos owned by Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises where, on any given day, an enormous amount of money exchanges hands - requiring a comprehensive security framework to protect those who are playing with, handling, transferring, and protecting such large sums. From a security posture, it is a complex, cross-site operational challenge that needs to follow a simple set of procedur...

As supply chain disruptions continue to wreak havoc on global economies, port security and landside operations are increasingly burdened with dynamic security challenges, operational risks, and tightening regulations. Efficient, rapid door-to-door cargo transport is critical as the volume of goods transported by global container fleets has nearly doubled in recent years and large increases in maritime traffic have led to cargo pileups at ports that have reached crisis levels during the pandemic...

Baton Rouge General, a not-for-profit healthcare system in Louisiana, takes pride in providing outstanding service in a compassionate and caring environment to the communities that they serve. They are driven by excellence, service, integrity, respect, and professionalism. These core values extend from healthcare professionals and staff to patients, visitors, and anyone else who enters their campuses and facilities. With over 4600 employees and thousands of patients and visitors to safeguard 24/...

For more than a century, Swedish American Health System, its hospital and medical facilities, have been serving the community of Rockford, IL. As a division of the University of Wisconsin Health, the medical staff has been delivering high-quality healthcare and strategies to keep patients and families healthy. What families and patients don’t see is the world-class security systems that have been put in place at all Swedish American medical facilities and outlying satellite healthcare cli...

SwiftConnect, the provider of the connected access network for places and spaces, announced that JLL, a foremost global commercial real estate services firm, has standardised on SwiftConnect's connected access network platform to deliver mobile wallet access across its corporate offices and the assets it manages, enabling employees and building occupiers to use mobile credentials in NFC wallets in place of physical badges. Challenges faced by JLL led to SwiftConnect The successful pilot a...

iDenfy, a global pioneer in RegTech identity verification and fraud prevention solutions, launched an identity verification application for WooCommerce merchants. The new integration gives online store owners a direct way to require identity verification for customers before purchase or in other, higher-risk scenarios, depending on the store’s risk management strategy and unique case. The idea behind the plugin is that it’s easy to use and doesn’t require any complex manual se...