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Building on the success of Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2025, which welcomed participants from 95 countries, GSX 2026 is set to deliver another exceptional lineup of thought leadership and innovation. Taking place 14-16 September at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, the event will feature 200+ education sessions, 500+ exhibitors, and three transformational keynote speakers who will challenge security professionals to think differently about leadership, technology, and res...

Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has announced a number of new appointments as the trade association continues to strengthen its team and support for members across the industry. As part of the changes, Kay Scattergood, becomes PA to General Manager & Secretary, Michael Skelding. Following many years of dedicated service, Kay Scattergood has chosen to reduce her working hours and workload, transitioning into a new role within the organisation and remains a highly valued member of the DH...

iDenfy, a global RegTech and fraud prevention service provider, announced a major platform update ahead of the European Union’s Digital Identity Wallet compliance regulations for regulated businesses that require verifying users through government-backed digital ID verification methods, all without asking the user to upload an actual photo of their ID document. That means users will be entering their credentials that they use for daily services already, which creates a familiarity factor....

Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using proprietary intelligence and integration to achieve proven, real-time crime prevention, announces the company has been selected The Monitoring Association’s (TMA) 2026 Monitoring Center of the Year. Elite was proclaimed winner of the security monitoring industry’s highest honor during the 20th Excellence Awards presentation, held during TMA’s annual Mid-Year Meeting. According to TMA, the Excellence Awards reco...

System Surveyor, the pioneer site survey and system design platform for security integrators and technology managers, announces the launch of the System Surveyor Phone app, a native smartphone app for iOS and Android that puts the full project in every project manager, technician and subcontractor’s pocket. Purpose-built for security technicians and installers, the System Surveyor Phone app brings the platform’s core survey capabilities directly to the smartphones teams already carr...

Infoblox, a pioneer in hybrid, multi-cloud networking and pre-emptive security, and GoDaddy Inc., a pioneer in domain registration and internet infrastructure, announces support for complementary open standards designed to help AI agents identify, discover and verify one another across the open web. Infoblox is advancing DNS for AI Discovery (DNS-AID), an open, interoperable approach for agent discovery built on existing Domain Name System (DNS) infrastructure. GoDaddy is helping develop Agent...

Brivo, the AI innovator and global pioneer in cloud-native physical security solutions, announces that the Brivo Security Platform API is now fully AI-friendly and capable, empowering developers and systems integrators to deploy business and security solutions faster than ever. The Brivo Security Platform API significantly reduces development costs, making custom integration viable for a wide range of use cases and corporate workflows, including those previously deemed too costly or complex to...

Permiso Security, the unified identity security platform, announces AI agent runtime security capabilities that give security teams the ability to discover every agent in their environment, managed or shadow, and maintain continuous visibility into agent runs, events, tool calls, and data access across agents, sub-agents, MCP servers, and the underlying infrastructure those agents operate on. Autodesk, a Fortune 500 design and engineering software company, is deploying the capabilities to secur...

The German Innovation Award recognises products, technologies, and services that break new ground and offer solutions that stand out for their added value to users and the environment. At the 2026 awards ceremony, dormakaba’s revy mechanical locking system was honored with a “Winner” award in the “Excellence in Business to Business – Building & Elements” category. dormakaba’s modern reversible key system, revy, offers a high-quality, patented lockin...

Boards are paying for analytical confidence including polished assessments with clear conclusions which signal certainty, but what’s not visible is the process behind that confidence. Businesses rarely see the reasoning chain or the assumptions that would blow an assessment apart if they proved false. Recent geopolitical volatility, such as the US-Iran conflict, has shown the consequences of unverified or weakly interrogated inputs. Misreading political risk According to Adam Irwin Mana...

Suprema, a global pioneer in AI-powered access control and security solutions, announces the launch of BioStation 3 Max, the company's new flagship AI biometric terminal. Built around a single conviction—trust engineered into every door—BioStation 3 Max consolidates Suprema's full range of authentication methods: face and fingerprint biometrics at the core, with RFID, mobile, QR, and PIN. It all comes together on one hardened, identity-first platform — sub-second face matching...

Entrust, a global pioneer in identity-centric security solutions, announces the appointment of Adam Dimopoulos as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). “Customer trust is at the core of everything we do,” said Anudeep Parhar Chief Operating Officer at Entrust. “Adam’s proven leadership in identity security and risk management will help ensure our customers can rely on Entrust to protect their most critical systems and data, even as their security needs grow more com...

Netwrix, a pioneer in identity and data security, announces it is expanding its collaboration with Microsoft by adopting Microsoft Azure as a core cloud platform to support the company’s continued growth and scale. Netwrix will use Azure to enhance the scalability, performance, and security of its 1Secure™ platform, helping organisations improve visibility into sensitive data and manage access across hybrid and cloud environments. Hybrid and cloud environments This collaboration r...

ZE Government Solutions (ZEGS), a wholly owned subsidiary of ZeroEyes, creators of the multi-analytics weapons detection and threat intelligence platform, announces that it has achieved Federal Risk and Authorisation Management Program (FedRAMP) Moderate Ready designation, confirming that ZeroEyes’ AI visual threat intelligence analytics platform has the security capabilities and documentation required to partner with Federal agencies. With this designation, ZeroEyes has passed 3PAO audit...

Gallagher Security has closed out a landmark three days at The Security Event (TSE) 2026 at the NEC Birmingham, marked by the European launch of its cloud-native AccessNow platform, strong global leadership presence, and active engagement with Channel Partners, End Users, and technology partners across an immersive stand experience. The TSE launch marks the next chapter in Gallagher's European growth story, following a sustained period of regional investment. Real-world applications The Galla...

Following a strong opening day, G2E Asia + Asian IR Expo continues its momentum today, reinforcing its position as a event for industry exchange, innovation, and collaboration. Taking place across three halls from May 12-14, the co-located events bring together key stakeholders from across the gaming, entertainment, and integrated resorts sectors. May 12, 2026 (day 1) recorded over a thousand B2B meetings initiated through the event’s AI-powered matchmaking tool. “The strong uptake...

The AS2 System is their newest and smallest form portable x-ray panel, specifically designed for law enforcement officers and operators working in areas where access is very restricted.   Software features It has a smaller footprint and uses the latest glassless technology inside to reduce size and weight. It boasts an excellent dead zone cut off, down to less than 3mm on two sides. It has an impressive range of sophisticated image processing functions (including materials discrimina...

Based on onboard testing and independent technical review, DNV issued a Statement of Compliance stating that Daphne Technology’s PureMetrics™ was assessed and found suitable for direct CO2 measurement under EU MRV Regulation 2015/757 (Method D) and MEPC.395(82). The validation demonstrates suitability for use within Method D direct emissions reporting frameworks, subject to vessel-specific implementation and verifier acceptance. Vessel-specific implementation Adoption of Method D...

Allient Inc., a global designer and manufacturer of precision and specialty Motion, Controls and Power products and solutions for targeted industries and applications, today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Alex Collichio as Vice President. Mr. Collichio will continue to serve as Chief Administrative Officer. "Alex has been an important contributor to Allient's continued evolution, bringing strong legal, human resources and organisational leadership experience to our team," sai...

Over half (58 percent) of cybersecurity leaders would consider paying cybercriminals to end a ransomware attack, with 46 percent ranking operational downtime as the most significant impact ransomware is likely to have on their organisations. Report details These are among findings revealed in The Ransomware Reality: Zero Days to Recover. This new report from Absolute Security includes results from a survey of  750 enterprise Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) across the...

Fortinet®, the global cybersecurity pioneer driving the convergence of networking and security, announces that it is accelerating the FortiAIGate solution with NVIDIA’s AI platforms and software technologies. The joint solution protects AI workloads, data, and autonomous agents in real time in data centers and the cloud, enabling organisations monitor AI usage, and securely build, deploy, and scale agentic AI without compromising performance or governance. The solution’s inline...

Scality, a pioneer in data infrastructure software for the AI era, announces Scality ADI (Autonomous Data Infrastructure), a sustainable data infrastructure platform designed for organisations that must simultaneously power diverse AI workloads, defend against escalating cyber threats, and maintain sovereign control over their data. Scality ADI combines Scality’s proven distributed object storage foundation with Guardian, an AI-powered autonomous operations engine that dramatically reduce...

Integrated Cyber Solutions Inc., doing business as Integrated Quantum Technologies, is pleased to provide an update on its global Kaggle hackathon, "Pierce the VEIL: Hack It and Crack It Simulation," which commenced on April 24, 2026. Kaggle, a Google-owned platform, is widely recognised as one of the world's largest data science and machine learning communities, connecting a global network of developers, researchers, and AI practitioners. With over 30 million users worldwide, Kaggle reflects t...

Saviynt, the AI-era identity security platform, announces the appointment of Pete Angstadt as its first Chief Commercial Officer and Brad Myers as Chief Customer Officer. The executive appointments enhance Saviynt’s leadership as the company scales its global operations, deepens its customer engagements, and helps organisations securely adopt AI at scale. The appointments build on a period of strong momentum for Saviynt, including a $700 million funding round and $3 billion valuation led...

Iris ID, the pioneer in noncontact fusion biometric technology, is displaying its advanced authentication solutions at ID4Africa 2026, May 12–15, in the exhibit hall at Both R47. The company is excited to demonstrate its innovative solutions and speak with governments, stakeholders, and end users on the importance of biometric systems that are inclusive as well as builds trust. “As Africa moves toward comprehensive digital ecosystems, the need for frictionless, accurate and rapid id...

iDenfy, a RegTech company specialising in ID verification and fraud prevention solutions, announces a new partnership with RATO Bank, a licensed financial institution with nearly 30 years of financial heritage in Lithuania. By integrating iDenfy’s AI-powered identity verification and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) screening into its digital onboarding flow, RATO Bank can now verify new customers faster and more securely, and in full compliance with KYC/AML requirements, through its newly lau...

IDScan.net, a provider of identity verification and fraud prevention solutions, announces that it has joined the Southwest Transportation Security Council, the Northeast Cargo Security Council, and the Midwest Cargo Security Council. This strategic move reinforces the company’s commitment to combating identity fraud and enhancing security across the logistics and freight industries. By becoming a member of these regional security councils, IDScan.net will collaborate with industry leaders...

ALCEA, an ASSA ABLOY company and global provider of integrated security solutions for critical infrastructure, announces the ABLOY solution previously known as ABLOY BEAT will now operate under a new name: ABLOY CUMULUS. “ABLOY CUMULUS is more than a rebrand. It’s a signal of where the market is going,” said Jeff Slaughter, Head of Business Development at ALCEA. “Critical infrastructure operators are moving beyond standalone devices. They need connected, intelligent syst...

Verkada, a pioneer in AI-powered physical security technology, today announced a broad range of hardware and software updates across its platform, including: new generations of bullet cameras and access control units, expanded AI-powered alerting capabilities, and enhanced visitor management for healthcare. "Every update we make to Verkada's platform is focused on giving security teams the right tools for the right situations," said Brandon Davito, Senior Vice President of Product and Operation...

Allient Inc., a global designer and manufacturer of specialty Motion, Controls, Power and lightweighting composite / advanced materials products and solutions for targeted industries and applications, announces it will present its latest motion technologies at XPONENTIAL and the NDIA Michigan Defense Expo (MDEX), taking place May 12–14, 2026 at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan. Visit Allient at Booth #25043 during XPONENTIAL and Booths #10017 & #10018 at MDEX, or contact us to ar...