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ASSA ABLOY acquires SiteOwl for security innovation

ASSA ABLOY has acquired SiteOwl, a pioneering cloud-based platform that modernises physical security lifecycle management. "I am very pleased to welcome SiteOwl to ASSA ABLOY, an exciting technological addition that will reinforce our current offering within physical security lifecycle management, and provide complementary growth opportunities,” says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. Forefront of digital transformation “The SiteOwl acquisition represents an important...

Skills for Security boosts fire apprenticeships with Fike

Skills for Security, the UK’s major provider of fire and security apprenticeships, has announced a new sponsorship partnership with Fike, a global pioneer in fire suppression, explosion protection, and pressure relief solutions. The partnership will enhance the training and development of apprentices across the UK, helping to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in the life safety and security sectors. Fike’s involvement will bring valuable industry insight, technical...

Southco RA Rack Attach: Innovating server maintenance

As the race for the best AI technology heats up, manufacturers are turning to liquid immersion cooling to stabilise the servers of the future. While this technology provides far superior cooling properties compared to traditional fans, it also brings a new set of challenges, particularly around maintenance. Server blades are packed extremely tightly in a small space and immersed in liquid coolant, which can make it difficult to remove a single blade for service. Introducing the RA Rack Attach...

Kinibi 700a by Trustonic enhances cybersecurity solutions

Pioneering cybersecurity business, Trustonic, has unveiled the launch of Kinibi 700a, the most sophisticated version of its Trusted Execution Environment [TEE] to date. Established in 2012, Trustonic delivers advanced technology systems to drive innovation, protect revenue, and enhance security for device manufacturers worldwide. Through its advanced Trusted Execution Environment [TEE] Kinibi, Trustonic successfully protects over 3 billion connected devices and counts the world’s major...

FLIR Si2x for safe, fast leak detection in industry

FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, has announced an IECEx-certified version of the Si2x, an advanced industrial acoustic imaging camera purpose-built for professional inspectors who need fast, accurate compressed air and gas leak detection in hazardous environments. Now certified to both ATEX and IECEx standards, the FLIR Si2x is engineered for safe operation in explosive atmospheres while delivering industry-leading performance and usability. FLIR Si2x empowers maintenance FLIR Si2x empo...

DigiCert joins NIST project for secure software development

DigiCert, a major global provider of digital trust, announced its participation in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) project focused on Secure Software Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) Practices. DigiCert joins 13 other technology collaborators, including Google, Microsoft, IBM, Palo Alto Networks, CyberArk, Dell Technologies, and GitLab, to help design and demonstrate integrated solutions that improve...

Videonetics welcomes new VP for enterprise sales growth

Videonetics, the major AI-powered Video Computing Platform company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Harsh Mehta as Vice President – Enterprise Sales. Harsh will spearhead the company’s enterprise sales strategy across India and global markets, driving growth, customer success, and deepening strategic CXO-level engagements. Harsh brings over 22 years of rich experience across enterprise, cloud, government, and service provider domains. Multi-million-dollar revenues...

Absolute Resilience for MSPs: Enhance endpoint security

Absolute Security, a pioneer in enterprise cyber resilience, announced that Absolute Resilience for MSPs has launched a newly certified integration with ConnectWise RMM™ on the ConnectWise Asio™ platform. For more details on this new integration, please visit the ConnectWise Marketplace, which connects Managed Service Providers (MSPs) with a vast ecosystem of third-party integrations designed to enhance their service offerings and drive business growth. Digital ecosystem MSPs will...

Invicti acquires Kondukto: Boosting AppSec management

Invicti Security, the pioneer in dynamic application security testing (DAST), announced the acquisition of Kondukto, the pioneer of the first Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) solution. With this acquisition, Invicti is delivering on what security teams have long demanded: the ability to correlate runtime-validated DAST findings with broader ASPM data to drive precise, scalable, and actionable AppSec programs. By combining Invicti’s recently launched AI-powered DAST with AS...

Codelocks' Michelle Saunders boosts GAI Ironmongery goals

Codelocks’ sales manager Michelle Saunders has been promoted to Community Hub vice chair by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI).  The move comes in recognition of her expertise, industry knowledge, and ongoing service to the architectural ironmongery community. Having previously been appointed to the position of vice chair for the North Central Hub in 2024, Michelle’s promotion to a national position expands her remit and underscores her expertise and abilities as a k...

Checkmarx report: AI's impact on application security

Checkmarx, the pioneer in agentic AI-powered application security, released the results of its annual survey titled “Future of Application Security in the Era of AI,” offering a candid assessment of how AI‑accelerated development is reshaping the risk landscape and how to prepare for the year ahead. The study surveyed more than 1,500 CISOs, AppSec managers and developers across North America, Europe and Asia‑Pacific to understand how organisations are adapting to a world where softw...

Darley launches new uncrewed systems hub

Darley, a globally renowned provider of defense, fire, and emergency services equipment, is proud to announce the launch of a new section on its website, darley.com/uncrewed-systems, dedicated exclusively to uncrewed systems. This new hub showcases cutting-edge solutions from top trusted industry partners, spotlighting a robust lineup of U.S.-made, Blue UAS Cleared, and NDAA-compliant uncrewed platforms. Darley’s expanding portfolio In addition, the site features support and access to D...

Trackforce expands global security solutions reach

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: QA program expansion & innovations

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 & Envoy unite for enhanced physical security

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's mobile security insights

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...

Ash Parikh joins as CMO at Absolute Security

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...

Ontic partners with 360 Privacy for enhanced threat management

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: New emergency call kits unveiled

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'...

Top video surveillance software by Genetec Inc.

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 2025 Access Brokers Report: Cyber threat insights

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 appoints new sales manager

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 lands $50 million infrared detector contracts

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...

AI-driven accessibility solutions by BarrierBreak

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 expands: New Leeds office for client support

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...

Smart home security: Kwikset Halo & DoorBird app

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 cloud platform: Secure Kubernetes solution

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...

Viakoo & UNR: Cybersecurity support with Reno Aces

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...

Akira ransomware exploits SonicWall SSL VPNs globally

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...

Digital Revolution Summit 2025: Transforming Bahrain

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-...