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RecFaces, a global developer of enterprise-grade facial biometric software, will host an exclusive online expert panel, “Face Forward: Building the Smart Office Standard in APAC”, on June 2 at 3:00 PM IST, bringing together voices in biometrics, smart infrastructure, and workplace transformation to explore how facial recognition is rapidly becoming the new operational standard for offices across India and the wider Asia-Pacific region. As APAC’s smart office and smart building...

Last year, the European IT landscape breathed a collective sigh of relief; the January 2025 deadline for the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) had passed. Many organisations treated it like a finish line – a one-and-done marathon of paperwork and technical audits. Looking ahead to 2026, however, it is clear that this finish line was only a starting block for the next era of building a competitive edge for businesses. A recent report from Boston Consulting Group warns that Europe&r...

Secure Logiq has expanded its support coverage across Asia Pacific with the introduction of a dedicated regional technical support team operating on Singapore time. The new team has been put in place to provide more accessible day-to-day support for partners and customers across the region, helping to improve response times and provide assistance during local working hours. Range of surveillance and security installations As Secure Logiq continues to grow its presence in APAC, the regional su...

The DoorBird D31x series has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Design Award. With this distinction, the international jury recognises the sophisticated product design of the professional IP video intercom systems, which combines functionality, durability and design clarity. The Red Dot Award is one of the world’s most renowned distinctions for product design. Key evaluation criteria include degree of innovation, formal quality, functionality and longevity. The D31x series particularly...

Dense smoke, flames in the undergrowth, crackling brushwood – and right in the middle, emergency responders battling against time and the forces of nature: these are images from incidents that regularly make headlines around the world. INTERSCHUTZ 2026 (June 1–6 in Hanover, Germany) will, for the first time, bring this threatening reality to life with the WildfireCamp@INTERSCHUTZ. Much like a real operation, visitors will experience a dynamic platform where innovative solutions for...

Zimperium, the world pioneer in AI-empowered mobile security, announced the launch of its Mobile SOC Agent, a force multiplier for security analysts confronting the rise of mobile threats aimed at iOS and Android mobile devices. Leveraging Zimperium’s unmatched expertise in mobile security, Mobile SOC Agent is an agentic AI solution that enhances Zimperium’s industry-leading Mobile Threat Defense (MTD), enabling security teams to rapidly identify, prioritise, and remediate mobile t...

Kentec Electronics has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise. Kentec is one of only 185 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in 2026. Announced on Wednesday, 6 May, the Award acknowledges the company’s outstanding achievement in International Trade. Kentec was founded in 1985 and is one of the world’s pioneer life safety solutions, manufacturers of conventional, analogue addressable fire detection and extingu...

Atos, a global pioneer in AI-powered digital transformation, announced the extension and expansion of its long-standing strategic partnership with CNA, one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies, through a new multi-year infrastructure and cybersecurity services agreement with an expected total value of up to approximately $500 million over the duration of the core agreement, inclusive of potential future extensions and additional services. Agreement details T...

Zimperium, the world pioneer in mobile security, outlined its new AI-empowered mobile security vision, including the availability of two new AI-powered agents that provide a force multiplier in the battle to harden the mobile attack surface. Globally, cybercriminals have moved to a mobile-first attack strategy, weaponising AI coupled with highly sophisticated social engineering campaigns. The result is that mobile apps and devices now represent the most vulnerable attack surface in most organis...

Netwrix, a recognised pioneer in identity and data security solutions, announces the appointment of Avesta Hojjati as Chief Technology Officer, Marcin Gierlak as Vice President of Engineering and Kraków Site Leader, and Natalie Tomlin as Head of Channel for North America. "With AI fuelling both external attackers and data leakage, our customers are confronted by security challenges that are more complex than ever — more identities, more data, more risk,” said Grady Summers, C...

Cellebrite DI Ltd., a global pioneer in AI-powered Digital Investigative and Intelligence solutions for the public and private sectors, announces that its Cellebrite Government Cloud (CGC) platform has achieved FedRAMP(r) High Authorisation, the federal government's highly stringent cloud security standard, with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) serving as the authorising agency. FedRAMP High Authorisation represents the highest standard for cloud security controls within the FedRAMP framewo...

Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) announced that its JamAlert™ cellular jamming detection technology has achieved UL 2610 Certification. UL 2610 is the standard for commercial premises security alarm units and systems. It defines requirements for how commercial intrusion and holdup alarm systems must be designed, built, tested and perform. This certification marks a significant milestone for JamAlert, providing independent validation of its performance and reliability while expanding its...

Allient Inc., a global designer and manufacturer of specialty Motion, Controls, and Power products and solutions for targeted industries and applications, announces that its Rochester, NY location has been recognised as a 2026 Rochester Top Workplaces Award winner. The Top Workplaces Award is based entirely on employee feedback, making it one of the most credible and meaningful forms of workplace recognition. Companies are evaluated on culture, leadership, engagement, and overall employee exper...

WatchGuard® Technologies, the pioneer in unified cybersecurity for MSPs, today redefined how managed service providers (MSPs) deliver security at scale with the launch of Rai™. Unveiled at the company’s EMEA Impact Partner Conference, Rai is a new agentic AI digital workforce built specifically for MSPs that proactively performs cybersecurity duties across client environments. Rai is an always-on digital worker that operates as a true extension of the security team, detecting, c...

Intersec Shanghai 2026 opens at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai, showcasing the future of public protection, high-risk workplace safety, and critical infrastructure security. Building on its successful debut, the three-day fair places a stronger emphasis on scenario-led applications, highlighting how advanced technologies are deployed across real-world safety environments. Under the theme “Internationally Leading Technology + Comprehensive Safety Scenarios&...

AxxonSoft has released version 3.0 of its intelligent video management platform Axxon One. The update introduces new cybersecurity and access management features to meet strict enterprise standards, expands video analytics and archive investigation capabilities, and delivers a faster, more intuitive user experience across configuration, operation, and search workflows. The platform’s Vision-Language Model (VLM) now powers both real-time scene understanding and archive search — enabl...

Organisations of every size and type have already discovered the security and convenience benefits of a CLIQ digital key access management system. Now, new CLIQ Readers and Updaters for indoor and outdoor use make extending the scope and reach of a CLIQ solution even simpler, including to third-party digital access devices. It takes CLIQ to new openings more easily than ever before. New additions These new additions to the CLIQ family are compatible with fully electronic eCLIQ and electromec...

Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, is urging organisations to strengthen credential governance across connected physical security systems, as AI accelerates the scale and sophistication of cyber threats. Credential based attacks AI‑driven tools are accelerating credential‑based attacks by increasing their speed, scale, and precision. For organisations managing connected cameras, access control systems, servers, and cloud services, weak or poorly governed...

Group-IB, a foremost creator of predictive cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, has been named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyberthreat Intelligence Technologies. This recognition places Group-IB among just five vendors to achieve Leader status in the first Magic Quadrant™ Gartner® has ever published for the threat intelligence market, an evaluation that assessed eighteen vendors across completeness of vision...

Videonetics, a global pioneer in True AI-powered video computing, has been awarded the “AI-Driven Critical Infrastructure Security Excellence Award” at the prestigious 25th Edition of Data Center Summit & Awards 2026, organised by UBS Forums in ITC Maratha, Mumbai. The recognition highlights Videonetics’ pioneering role in transforming critical infrastructure security through advanced AI-powered video intelligence, enabling organisations to move from reactive monitoring to...

Regula, a global developer of identity verification solutions, has introduced server-side reprocessing of mobile driver’s license (mDL) data in its updated Regula Document Reader SDK. This new feature helps organisations strengthen fraud prevention by validating digital IDs in a controlled backend environment rather than relying solely on user devices. The release comes as mobile IDs gain adoption across the US and other countries, while organisations face growing pressure to veri...

MSA Safety Incorporated, a global pioneer in the development of advanced industrial safety technology products and solutions that protect people and facility infrastructure, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Autronica Fire and Security ("Autronica") for approximately $555 million. Founded in 1957, Autronica is a designer, manufacturer, and supplier of fire detection, gas detection, and alarm systems. Autronica serves the critical infrastructure, energy, and maritim...

Camelot Secure announced that Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), Sherri Thomas, has been recognised by CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, within its prestigious 2026 Women of the Channel list.  Thomas was selected for her leadership in building Camelot Secure’s partner ecosystem and advancing AI-driven cybersecurity solutions that help organisations strengthen their security posture. CRN’s 2026 Women of the Channel list is featured online at crn.com/wotc. Honouring women The annu...

Arrow Electronics, a global technology solutions provider, announces the integration of Chip One Stop’s e-commerce capabilities into arrow.com, strengthening its omnichannel customer engagement in Japan. By bringing together Arrow’s global resources, supplier network, and digital tools with Chip One Stop’s trusted local expertise, the integration delivers a more seamless and consistent customer experience while laying a strong foundation for long term growth. Through the integ...

Every migration project they have been part of starts in a similar fashion — a team that knows where it needs to go, and a real concern about what breaks while it's getting there. That gap between destination and transition is where most projects run into trouble. The question they hear most often from security teams isn't whether to move to the cloud, it's how to get there without disrupting the systems people depend on every day. That's the harder question — and it's the one worth...

TE Connectivity, a world pioneer in connectors and sensors, has been named to the Dow Jones Best-In-Class Index for the 14th consecutive year. Previously known as the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, the Best-In-Class Indices are designed for investors seeking a global index of companies that prioritise sustainability and good governance. TE's inclusion places it in the top 20% of its industry peers based on long-term economic, environmental and social criteria. Corporate responsibility strat...

The evolving security landscape is increasingly shaping industrial development in Germany. The war in Ukraine, conflicts in the Middle East, and a growing focus on civil protection are having a noticeable impact on markets, business models, and investment decisions. This is precisely where the EURO DEFENCE EXPO comes in. The new international trade fair for the defence industry will make its debut at Messe Essen from 22 to 25 September. Around 250 exhibitors are expected. For Messe Essen CEO Ol...

Cellebrite DI Ltd., a global pioneer in AI-powered Digital Investigative and Intelligence solutions, announces the appointment of Shiven Ramji as President of Products and Technology. In this role, Ramji will lead the Company's product and technology organisation, driving innovation and execution of Cellebrite's industry-pioneer Digital Investigative and Intelligence platform. Ramji will start on May 4, 2026 and succeed Ronnen Armon, who will be retiring in a few months after the transition is...

Detection Technology, a pioneer in X-ray detector solutions, has expanded its X-ray flat panel detector portfolio for battery inspection by adding high-speed IGZO (Indium Gallium Zinc Oxide) -based detectors, available in panel sizes 1313, 3030, and 4343, alongside its established a-Si (Amorphous Silicon) solutions. The expanded offering is designed to meet increasing requirements for imaging speed, precision, and throughput in battery manufacturing. The company’s IGZO detectors, optimise...

Originally founded by firefighters responding to emergency oil rig incidents, JOIFF is a respected, not for profit organisation dedicated to improving standards and shared learning across the high-hazard industry. Its accreditation is internationally recognised for its focus on competency-based training, ensuring emergency responders are properly prepared for incidents. Securitas UK joined JOIFF as a member in April 2025, commencing a period of close engagement focused on strengthening training...