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ADT, the pioneer in smart home security solutions, announced it has joined the Board of Directors of the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), the global organisation behind Matter, Zigbee and Aliro — foundational standards shaping the future of connected living. The appointment places ADT alongside leading technology innovators, including Apple, Google, Amazon, Samsung and LG, reinforcing the company’s role in guiding the next era of secure, smart home experiences. Alexander C...

Corero, the distributed denial of service ("DDoS") protection specialists and champion of adaptive, real-time service availability, is pleased to announce it has secured a $1.1 million, 3-year contract for its Web Application Security (“WAAP”) with TierPoint, a global provider of comprehensive IT solutions, including colocation data centres and managed cloud recovery services. First announced in Q3 2025 as part of Corero’s CORE platform offering, the WAAP product has been co-d...

Post-quantum readiness has become one of the most talked-about challenges in cybersecurity. The problem for many organisations is that they are being asked to prepare for the future before they fully understand the risks that exist today. Encryption underpins everything from customer transactions and cloud services to critical business operations. Yet many organisations lack visibility into where cryptography exists across their environments, what data it protects, and how exposure could affect...

Building on its $10 billion cybersecurity business, Accenture is expanding its position with the acquisition of a majority stake in Dragos and all of runZero and NetRise to deliver end-to-end operational technology (OT) security for the critical infrastructure and industrial operations underpinning power grids, pipelines, manufacturing, distribution facilities and data centers. The Dragos Platform will expand to cover the extended environment that controls physical processes, while Accenture's...

Herta, a Spanish company specialising in facial recognition, video analytics and artificial intelligence, has successfully completed its participation in the first Regulatory Sandbox for Artificial Intelligence in the European Union, led by the Government of Spain through the State Secretariat for Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence. Herta has participated in this controlled testing environment with BioSurveillance, its high-performance video surveillance system based on facial recogniti...

Kindoo, an innovator in turning any electric door into a smartphone-operated smart door, is featuring its battery-operated door handle with built-in access control functionality for secure wireless entry at ALOA booth #103. The solution enables locksmiths to expand their offering and grow recurring monthly revenue (RMR) with a familiar door handle mechanism that is smart and cloud-managed. Designed for commercial and residential applications, the Kindoo battery-powered door handle with integrat...

Optalysys, a photonic computing company using silicon photonics to redefine high performance computing, has appointed Chris Walker as Chief Executive Officer. Based in Santa Clara, Walker will lead the company’s next phase of commercial growth and international expansion. Co-founder and current CEO Dr Nick New will transition to the role of Chief Product Officer, where he will continue to play a pivotal role in developing Optalysys’ photonics technology and building the US team. Chr...

iDenfy, the global identity verification, compliance, and fraud prevention solution platform, has announced changes in its continuous plan to improve user conversion rates across multiple markets. The latest update consists of refining the Turkish-language copy and localisation improvements in the market. iDenfy’s Product, Development, and Support teams collected feedback from multiple current partners that juggle real users from Turkey and replaced previous texts with new, native-level,...

Allied Universal, a foremost security and facility services provider, announced that its Long Island, N.Y. branch manager, Michael Matz, has been awarded the prestigious Patriot Award from the Office of the Secretary of Defense – Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). Recognition Matz was recognised for his exceptional leadership and unwavering support of employees who serve in the military reserves.  The award nominator, Thomas Mahoney, is an Allied Universal client port...

Zimperium, the world's pioneer in AI-empowered mobile security, today warned that the UK Government’s newly released Fraud Strategy 2026–2029 signals a major shift in both the scale of mobile-targeted fraud and the regulatory expectations placed on enterprises responsible for protecting customers and transactions. The strategy identifies mobile channels, including messaging platforms, social applications, mobile banking apps, and voice communications, as a central component of moder...

Kaseya, the global provider of AI-powered IT management and cybersecurity software, has kicked off Kaseya Connect Europe at the Prague Congress Centre by announcing the latest advancements in Kaseya Intelligence, the company’s AI engine powering the first agentic IT management platform. Continuing its pace of innovation, Kaseya is previewing the next evolution of Kaseya Intelligence: an open platform built on APIs that delivers insights and automation wherever IT teams work, including the...

Databricks, the Data and AI company, today announces intent to acquire Panther, a pioneer AI SOC platform. The acquisition will advance the company’s vision for the security lakehouse, a new category of security software that is disrupting legacy SIEM with an agentic approach. Together, Databricks and Panther will help organisations detect more threats, investigate every alert, and fight AI-driven attacks with AI. Trusted by leading security teams — including Anthropic — Panth...

Boon Edam, a pioneer in physical security entrance products, has joined Convergint’s Global Elite Partner Program. Boon Edam’s acceptance into the Global Elite Partner program provides a unique opportunity for improved market penetration and new business development. Convergint’s Global Elite Partner program was created to deepen collaboration amongst top-tier solution providers through shared innovation, expertise, and customer support. Participation in the program allows Boo...

Atos, a global pioneer in AI powered digital transformation, has worked in close collaboration with the Premier League since its inception in 1992, scheduling the Premier League’s fixtures each season.  Across 34 Premier League seasons, Atos has supported the complex challenge of creating a balanced fixture list across a total of 13,166 matches involving 51 different clubs. Advanced technology is combined with deep human expertise to assess millions of possible scenarios, ensuring the fin...

Token, the pioneer in biometric assured identity, announces the expansion of its identity security architecture to protect enterprise AI agents. The new capability enables organisations to place Token biometric hard gates around high-consequence agent actions, including sending money, deleting data, changing access rights, releasing confidential information, modifying production systems, and approving sensitive transactions. As enterprises move AI agents from advisory roles into operational wor...

The Connectivity Standards Alliance (Alliance) officially welcomed attendees to Unify, its premier public event created to accelerate the adoption of open standards across the Internet of Things (IoT). Taking place in Austin, Texas, Unify brings together the companies, innovators, and Alliance Members from around the world to explore the future of secure, interoperable connectivity. As Alliance technologies continue to define the future of open standards and connected experiences, Unify puts th...

Flir, a pioneer in thermal imaging, will present its full range of fire safety and first responder solutions at the NFPA Conference & Expo, held June 22 to 24 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. At Booth 471, Flir will present its industrial Early Fire Detection solutions and tactical firefighting gear, including the A‑series thermal monitoring cameras engineered for automated pre‑ignition alerts and the rugged K‑series hand‑held cameras built for low‑visibility fireground o...

Hexaware Technologies, a global provider of IT solutions and services, plans to invest £25 million to expand its UK operations, a move expected to create around 1,200 jobs across Manchester, Leeds, and Birmingham over the next three to five years. Hexaware's investment plan was among those the UK Government announced at the G7 Summit on June 16, 2026, as part of a wider set of international commitments to its AI and clean energy agenda. The company will expand its delivery center in Birmi...

Technology is changing the way we experience our living and working spaces. KNX has become a flexible, globally adopted standard for building automation, helping streamline everything from smart lighting to HVAC management. Within the KNX ecosystem, DNAKE offers a distinct advantage: the ability to control both your intercom system and home automation together through one cloud-based app – the DNAKE Smart Pro App. In this article, we’ll explore the key benefits of KNX and wh...

Cubbit, the first geo-distributed cloud storage enabler, announces a new partnership and supported technology integration with Commvault, a pioneer in unified resilience at enterprise scale. The collaboration aims to help Italian and European organisations advance their digital sovereignty, cyber resilience, and operational simplicity across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Across Europe, organisations are facing rapid data growth alongside an evolving risk landscape, where ransomware and o...

Detection Technology, a pioneer in X-ray detector solutions, addresses increasing inspection and quality assurance requirements in the defence industry with its proven and expanded X-Panel XL series of extra-large X-ray flat panel detectors. The series combines large-area imaging, high-speed acquisition, and high-energy imaging performance to support efficient inspection of defence systems and critical components in demanding production environments. Safety-critical assemblies Demand for non-...

F5, the pioneer in delivering and securing every app and API, has officially opened its new EMEA headquarters at Building 100 in Addlestone, Surrey, marking a significant investment in its regional operations and long-term commitment to the UK. The new office spans 23,627 sq ft and will accommodate more than 155 employees, providing a modern, collaborative workspace designed to support F5's continued growth across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. F5 has signed a 10-year lease at the site, un...

Honeywell launches a new generation of connected hospitality solutions designed to bring greater visibility, control and efficiency across hotel operations while elevating the guest experience. As the industry faces rising guest expectations, labour shortages and increasing energy costs, many hotels continue to operate with systems that are not fully integrated. This creates an opportunity to enhance visibility, streamline decision-making and further elevate the consistency and quality of guest...

The FIDO Alliance and HID, a global enabler of trusted identity solutions, release The State of Physical and Digital Identity in the Enterprise, a new research report examining how organisations manage physical and logical access across their workforces. Surveying 500 IT and cybersecurity decision makers across the US, Canada, UK, France and Germany, the new study uncovered a significant disconnect between enterprise confidence in identity security and operational reality. While most organisati...

OPTEX, the global sensor manufacturer, has launched the TXI Series, a new range of high-mount outdoor curtain detectors designed for residential and commercial perimeter protection. Built to create an invisible curtain barrier along a building façade, the TXI Series is designed to address the challenge of balancing reliable human detection and nuisance alarm reduction in external security. By creating a controlled detection curtain at the perimeter, the TXI Series is specifically designe...

Global technology solutions provider Arrow Electronics announces it has earned the Frontier Distributor designation within the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program. The Frontier Distributor designation recognizes distributors that consistently enable channel partner success through scale, readiness and execution. It reflects strong operational maturity, channel partner enablement capabilities and measurable customer impact. Digital distribution platform This achievement reflects Arrow’s r...

When school leaders think about school security, they often picture cameras, access control, badging, and guest management. Students think about something else entirely. They think about whether school feels welcoming when they walk through the front doors. Whether they know where to go when they need help. Whether the adults around them seem approachable. Whether they feel like they’re being protected - or watched. For students, safety isn’t just about physical security. It’s...

Connected Technologies is now partnering with two new manufacturer’s representatives: SRREP, Mount Vernon, Ohio, and REPWORKS, South Hadley, Mass., expanding the sales territory for the Connect ONE® unified cloud integration platform. Both companies have extensive experience in physical security, low-voltage, and audiovisual, bringing a fresh sales approach to Connected Technologies. SRREP, a company in business more than 30 years, will target Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Wester...

Detection Technology, a global pioneer in X-ray detector solutions, announces the launch of the X-Panel 4386a FPI, the latest addition to its X-Panel XL series of large-area thin-film transistor (TFT) flat panel detectors. Building on the strong market response to the single-glass X-Panel XL platform, the new detector extends the product family with industry-leading speed and an optimized large-area form factor featuring a 430 × 860 mm active area for high-speed industrial computed tomogra...

Constellis Holdings, LLC (Constellis), a global pioneer in risk management and mission-critical support services, today announced the appointments of Brent A. Pugh as Chief Financial Officer and Tarun Sondhi as Chief Growth & Technology Officer. The additions enhance the company’s Executive Leadership Team as Constellis moves into its next phase of growth, performance, and technology-enabled transformation. Together, Pugh and Sondhi bring complementary expertise across financial leade...