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Entrust, a pioneer in identity-centric security solutions, announced an expanded partnership with Mastercard to enhance fraud prevention by integrating Mastercard Identity insights (powered by Ekata) into the Entrust Identity Verification Security Platform. The collaboration empowers organisations to strengthen fraud detection and prevention, reduce time and costs associated with manual intervention, and streamline end-users' digital onboarding experience. Digital First and Iden...

Zero Networks, a pioneer in zero trust security, is the ideal solution to support organisations seeking to follow CISA’s new zero trust microsegmentation guidance. While microsegmentation has long been considered complex and niche, a new survey from Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) signals a turning point in attitudes around microsegmentation: 96% of respondents consider microsegmentation to be extremely or very important for cyber defence. EMA survey results EMA’s research...

Etiya, a pioneering software company providing CX focused AI-driven BSS solutions, announced its recognition as a Niche Player in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for AI in CSP Customer and Business Operations. They believe that this recognition highlights Etiya's commitment to enabling intelligent, agile, and personalised operations for Communications Service Providers (CSPs). Identify and evaluate AI vendors Etiya is driven by a robust AI-powered BSS portfolio integrating Agentic...

The CHERI Alliance announces that the Electronic Design Automation segment of Siemens Digital Industries Software has joined the non-profit organisation as a member to promote and enable a new level of cybersecurity in the EDA industry. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in CHERI’s mission to advance technological innovations and bolster security measures in the digital landscape. Adoption of CHERI technology The CHERI Alliance is a global consortium that unites a diverse...

BIRD Aerosystems, a provider of innovative airborne defence solutions, announces a significant milestone with a contract from the Israeli Ministry of Defence (DDR&D) for the development, installation and testing of its Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS), including its recently developed µDIRCM solution on the Israeli Air Force’s Apache helicopter. The system is developed in collaboration with the Directorate of Defence Research & Development (DDR&D) of the Israel...

Delkia, a major UK-based specialist systems integrator for safety-related and mission-critical systems, will showcase its advanced engineering capabilities at DSEI 2025, the world’s premier defence and security exhibition, taking place at ExCeL London from 9–12 September. The Delkia team will showcase the company’s cutting-edge capabilities in systems integration, digital engineering and technical consultancy across the highly regulated aerospace and maritime sectors.  O...

The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) marks the most sweeping rewrite of the Federal Acquisition Regulations in over four decades. As a result, contractors and subcontractors are navigating the intensified focus on domestic sourcing requirements, multi-tiered sourcing provisions and the heightened risk of stop-work orders, contract terminations and settlement processes. However, with change comes opportunity. As the DoD moves to modernise, accelerate awards, streamline regulations and implement...

Concirrus, the trusted AI insurtech partner for speciality underwriting automation, announced the launch of Concirrus Property, a new AI-native platform helping insurers and MGAs cut the processing time from receipt of submission to getting a quote issued from days to minutes.  Traditionally, the manual nature of P&C and speciality insurance underwriting forces underwriters into tedious, repetitive work. Recent solutions scrape submission data but still miss vital fields, leaving under...

Argon Electronics, global pioneer in the development and manufacture of CBRN and hazardous material (HazMat) detector simulators, has been awarded a contract with Military University of Land Forces in Wroclaw, Poland. The UK-based training and simulation expert will support the military university to enhance their chemical warfare training capabilities through the provision of simulation tools for both localised and large-scale area training.  AP4C chemical detector simulator AP4C chem...

Arlo Technologies, Inc., a pioneering smart home security brand, introduced a full suite of new smart home security cameras that deliver industry-pioneering capabilities powered by Arlo Intelligence. With all-new models across the entire Arlo range from Essential to Pro and Ultra Series, Arlo’s new lineup gives users even more ways to protect their homes and loved ones with informative, actionable alerts and easy-to-install DIY indoor and outdoor security cameras, including two all-new pa...

Hypershell, the pioneering force in consumer exoskeleton technology with an IFA Innovation Award 2025, announces the launch of its groundbreaking next-generation outdoor exoskeleton, the Hypershell X Ultra. Engineered to revolutionise human performance and effortlessly enhance mobility, X Ultra is set to become the ultimate companion for any adventure - whether that's walking, hiking, running, cycling and climbing, available globally. Hypershell X Ultra It delivers unprecedented power, inte...

International SOS, the world’s pioneering health and security risk management services firm, announced a strategic partnership with Exlog Global (Exlog), a boutique, veteran-owned risk solutions provider. Together, they will deliver a seamless, intelligence-led executive services solution that integrates security and protective intelligence in one unified program. Intelligence and threat monitoring The joint solution will feature executive exposure assessments, protective in...

Bosch, a pioneering supplier of technology and services, and Alibaba Group, a global technology company focused on e-commerce and cloud computing, announced an expanded strategic partnership to accelerate digital transformation through advanced cloud computing and AI technologies. The enhanced collaboration will focus on cloud-based enterprise operations, AI-driven business innovations, and e-commerce expansion. Alibaba’s advanced cloud infrastructure “Our partnership opens up exc...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., announced the launch of its newly redesigned corporate website. The platform delivers a refreshed design, faster performance, and advanced security features, providing investors and stakeholders with an improved user experience. AI-driven security sector AITX’s focus on transparency and its commitment to providing investors with clear and accessible data The launch of the new website closely follows current best practices for world cl...

Reolink, an innovative pioneer in intelligent visual technology for home and business, proudly announced the ReoNeura, Reolink’s next-generation AI system transforming smart security, and unveiled TrackFlex Floodlight WiFi, the world’s first 4K 360-degree PTZ floodlight camera with local AI Video Search at IFA 2025.  Tired of endless video scrubbing, missed events, or false alerts? ReoNeura is designed to tackle these challenges. ReoNeura is Reolink's intelligent AI system that...

AGILOX North America, a major innovator in the field of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for material handling, announced its first-ever presence at PACK EXPO, held in Las Vegas. This underscores the company's expansion in the burgeoning U.S. West Coast market. Seizing this momentum, AGILOX will also use the trade show as the platform for the highly anticipated North American launch of its newest AMR, the AGILOX OFL. PACK EXPO The company's decision to exhibit at PACK EXPO for the first time...

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems announced that ecoLOGIC has been awarded the first TÜV SÜD test mark for Low-Risk AI, making ASSA ABLOY the first manufacturer to receive the newly launched mark. The voluntary program provides third-party validation for AI applications considered low risk under the EU AI Act, where no mandatory legal testing is required. AI to fine-tune door parameters ecoLOGIC uses AI to fine-tune door parameters such as door speed, hold-open times and closing behaviour...

BIRD Aerosystems, a global provider of innovative airborne defence solutions, announces the official launch of its latest development – the µDIRCM : the most compact, lightweight, and cost-effective DIRCM solution available today,  developed based on BIRD’s fully operationally proven SPREOS DIRCM technologies. Tailored to meet the growing demand for lightweight defence systems, the µDIRCM enables unique and comprehensive airborne missile defence even for small plat...

The latest generation of AI video solutions is significantly outperforming conventional security systems in retail applications, achieving faster return-on-investment and delivering notable new benefits, says IDIS in its latest market assessment. While conventional surveillance systems are focused largely on security and targeted at loss prevention, the latest AI-powered video solutions are proving to be as attractive to retail sales directors, marketing departments, and heads of finance, says...

In the hyper-connected world, cyber threats are no longer just a possibility—they’re an inevitability. Organisations across industries are grappling with increasingly sophisticated attacks that disrupt operations, compromise sensitive data and erode trust. A whopping 88% of organisations expect GenAI to explode data volumes, yet 65% of these same organisations backup less than 50% of their data. For business pioneers, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Staying competitive in this...

Allied Universal®, a pioneering security and facility services company, is proud to report some of the brave acts its security professionals performed during the second quarter of 2025. “Security professionals go to work knowing that they may encounter unpredictable situations where fast, critical thinking is vital,” said Steve Jones, Allied Universal global chairman and CEO. “I am honoured that Allied Universal is consistently represented by heroic individuals who are ab...

ST Engineering held its annual InnoTech Conference 2025, bringing together industry visionaries, business pioneers and government officials to shape the future with AI. Themed “AI.Innovating the Future”, the large-scale conference was graced by Guest-of-Honour Josephine Teo, Minister for Digital Development and Information, and Minister-in-charge of Cybersecurity and Smart Nation Group. One of the conference’s highlights was the announcement of a five-year, $250 million AI...

Cawamo, a next-generation security SaaS company, announced it will exhibit at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) with live demonstrations of its unified, AI-powered command & control platform. GSX will be held September 29–October 1 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Centre in New Orleans. Organised by ASIS International, GSX is one of North America’s largest annual security events, convening thousands of professionals from across the commercial security ecosystem. Real-time AI...

Smart Spaces announced the launch of Space Agent, its new agentic AI-driven workplace concierge designed to transform how people manage and engage with buildings and their workplaces.  Space Agent – introduced through its friendly persona, Max – is fully interactive via text and audio and integrates seamlessly with the Smart Spaces’ smart building operating system (OS) and employee engagement app. “Space Agent extends and elevates our platform by adding an intellig...

Integrated Control Technology (ICT), a major provider of intelligent access control, intrusion detection, building automation and security solutions, and KONE, a pioneer in innovative people flow solutions, are proud to announce the integration of ICT’s Protege GX system with KONE Office Flow.  This powerful partnership delivers a unified elevator and access control platform that enhances operational efficiency, reduces administrative workload, and elevates security in commercial bui...

Pioneering cybersecurity firm, Trustonic, has announced the strategic appointment of international business development consultancy, Intralink, to increase its market share in Japan. Established in 2012, Trustonic delivers advanced technology systems to drive innovation, protect revenue, and enhance security for device manufacturers worldwide. Secure OS Platform Intralink is a true business growth consultancy specialising in driving growth in global markets Committed to helping companies sec...

Precisely, the pioneer in data integrity, announced its strategy to expand the Precisely Data Integrity Suite with a new generation of AI Agents and a context-aware Copilot — designed to bring autonomous, yet fully governed, data integrity to enterprises worldwide. Built to operate across complex hybrid and multi-cloud environments, these innovations will empower organisations to keep data accurate, consistent, and contextual by automating and optimising data management processe...

G-Mana (IBC booth 5.B19), a pioneer in ad-tech innovation for OTT and CTV, announced a joint solution with VisualOn (IBC booth 5.A55), a pioneering provider of premium video playback technologies, that brings interactive, server-side ad insertion (SSAI) to market across devices and platforms. The collaboration couples VisualOn's player-side Adflow integration with G-Mana's SSAI platform and G-Mana Ad Solutions, the company's monetisation business unit—enabling premium publi...

Narf Industries plc, a renowned U.S.-based cybersecurity group specialising in advanced threat intelligence and software system security, announced that its Ranger.ai Agentic AI threat and remediation platform has achieved “Awardable” status through the Platform One (P1) Solutions Marketplace. The P1 Solutions Marketplace is a digital repository of post-competition, 5-minute, readily-awardable pitch videos that address the U.S. Government’s most urgent requirements in hardware...

Allied Universal, the world’s major security and facility services company, has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers by State (2024), ranking in the top 100 for Arizona, Georgia, New Jersey and North Carolina. “Being named to Forbes’ 2025 list of America’s Best Employers by State is an incredible honour,” said Steve Jones, global chairman and CEO of Allied Universal. “This recognition reflects our commitment to creating meaning...