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    Solink®, a pioneer in AI-driven video intelligence, announced it has been named a Gold Winner and Best of Category in the Best AI-Driven Video Analytics Solution category in the 2nd annual 2026 Globee Awards for Artificial Intelligence.    The Gold distinction represents the highest level of recognition in the Globee Awards program, and the Best of Category honor is awarded to the entry that received the highest overall score among all submission...

Rachelle Loyear, vice president of integrated security solutions at Allied Universal®, one of the world’s pioneer security and facility services provider, has released her third book, a practical guide focused on enterprise security risk assessment and strategy. Available now, the book is designed for corporate security leaders, risk professionals and business executives responsible for building resilient, business-aligned security programs in today’s evolving threat landscape....

Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneer security and facility services company, announces the acquisition of Investigative Risk Management (IRM), a provider of workplace investigations, insurance claims investigations, and risk management services based in Ontario, Canada. IRM will join Allied Universal Compliance and Investigations, the company’s global insurance claims services business unit, expanding Allied Universal’s investigative capabilities across Canada. The acqui...

Patrick Cooke has joined DMP as Director of Sales, South Central. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Cooke will provide exceptional service to the regional sales managers of the south-central territory. Scalable enterprise-grade solutions “I take pride in helping organisations solve complex security challenges, while empowering dealers to differentiate themselves and win in competitive markets,” said Cooke. “I was drawn to DMP because I can make a direct impact...

At COMPUTEX 2026, Cupola360 introduces its Omni Speed Dome and integrated Reality Remote Management ecosystem, combining panoramic AI vision, IoT control, and remote patrol technologies for industrial and high-value infrastructure applications. Cupola360 Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of ASPEED Technology, will co-exhibit with ASPEED at COMPUTEX 2026, centering its showcase around "Reality Remote Management" (RRM). Building upon its core 360-degree panoramic camera modules, Cupola360 will unve...

Ping Identity, a pioneer in securing digital identities for the world's largest enterprises, announces new capabilities that extend the Ping Identity Platform for the agentic enterprise, where AI agents, builders, and automation increasingly participate in how access is configured, governed, and used across organisations. AI agents are changing both sides of the identity equation. They are new actors that need to be discovered, governed, and managed across their lifecycle, and they are also new...

Zero Networks, the provider of Zero Trust security solutions, announces customer momentum in Operational Technology (OT), as industrial enterprises increasingly select the company to accelerate OT segmentation initiatives and modernise cyber resilience strategies. Adoption includes multiple top 20 global manufacturing companies, underscoring rising market demand for OT security solutions that prevent ransomware spread, contain cyber incidents, and protect uptime without disrupting production. Z...

The showcase combines AI compute platforms, industrial storage, connectivity, sensing, and software technologies to support scalable and secure AI deployment across enterprise and industrial applications. Innodisk, a global AI solution provider, will showcase its complete edge AI ecosystem at COMPUTEX 2026, demonstrating how enterprises and industrial customers can accelerate AI deployment for production-ready applications. Built across five essential layers—compute, memory, storage, sens...

Verkada and Acre Security are examples of the new generation of cloud-managed physical security platforms. Both offer unified solutions for video surveillance, access control, and more, making them frequent contenders for organisations modernising their security infrastructure. This guide provides an unbiased, in-depth comparison of Verkada vs Acre, evaluating their features, pricing, deployment models, and best-fit scenarios to help security leaders make informed decisions. Verkada and Acre S...

Allient Inc., a global designer and manufacturer of specialty Motion, Controls, and Power products and solutions for targeted industries and applications, has today announced it will showcase its advanced motion solutions at Robotics Summit & Expo 2026, taking place May 27–28 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston, Massachusetts. If users are attending, please visit them at Booth #222 or get in touch to schedule a meeting during the event. Application specific solut...

iDenfy, a global RegTech service provider, announced the launch of KYC Theming, a multi-theme branding update that helps its business partners to create and manage fully customised verification experiences for their users. The improvement allows brands to complete their verification workflows with their own logos, colour schemes, and distinct visual identities, regardless of how many clients or product lines they manage. The goal is to reduce setup overhead, eliminate branding inconsistencies,...

Intersec Shanghai 2026 concluded at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai, after presenting a comprehensive array of safety and security technologies. Bringing together suppliers, buyers and experts from public safety, fire protection, emergency management, and related sectors, the fair served as a professional business and knowledge-exchange platform for the global safety community, redefining the way safety technologies are demonstrated. Held alongside the Yangtze Riv...

Digital locking specialist SimonsVoss has launched the FORTLOX Series, a new mechatronic locking system designed to help organisations strengthen security across technical infrastructure sites with remote assets and distributed estates. At the centre of the system is the FORTLOX Cylinder, a thumb-turn-free and battery-free digital cylinder powered directly by the multifunctional FORTLOX Key. Together, the system delivers a freely programmable digital access solution that can be managed centrall...

iDenfy, the identity verification and fraud prevention company, has launched complete Arabic language support for its identity verification software. Now users that goes through the KYC process can receive on-screen instructions, guidance prompts, and step-by-step suggestions entirely in Arabic. The goal, according to the company, is straightforward: lower drop-off rates and execute more completed verifications. Confusing user experience When a verification screen fails to communicate clearly...

Automated identification and data capture specialist Brady Corporation launches a new type of hybrid label printer that offers industrial label printing performance in a cordless, portable design. Brady’s new BradyPrinter i4311 is designed to bridge the gap between stationary benchtop label printer power and mobile flexibility. A well-known limitation for most mobile label printers is the maximum width of the label. Brady’s i4311 marks the new maximum label width at 101.60 mm for co...

Hikvision announces the launch of Guanlan Encoding, an AI-powered video compression technology that delivers 30%–50% average storage savings without compromising critical footage quality. As resolutions climb, channel counts expand, and retention periods extend, storage has become one of the dominant cost drivers in video security. Guanlan Encoding is built on the H.265 international standard and is powered by Hikvision's Guanlan Large-Scale AI Model. It extends Guanlan from video analyti...

ALE International, operating under the trade name Alcatel-Lucent, a provider of secure networking and communications solutions, hosted the ALE AI Forum 2026: Enabling Indonesia’s Intelligent Digital Infrastructure in Jakarta. The event facilitated exchanges about critical topics, like the need for secure, resilient, and AI-ready digital infrastructure which has become increasingly critical. Today, organisations across Indonesia indeed accelerate Artificial Intelligence (AI) adop...

Global designer and manufacturer of coded locks, Codelocks International Ltd, has announces a new partnership with CES Security Solutions Ltd, a specialist in patented key systems. The collaboration makes selected Codelocks products compatible with CES Security’s patented key cylinders, combining two established access control technologies within a single, integrated solution. Bringing them together in this first line of products gives users the convenience and flexibility of coded access...

The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO) has agreed a major new sector collaboration with the National Association for Healthcare Security (NAHS) and Nu-ology Training to deliver accredited counter-terrorism protective security training for university and healthcare security professionals. The partnership marks an important step forward for both the university and healthcare security sectors. After many years of recognising the value of closer alignment, AUCSO and NAHS have...

Keepit, the world’s only vendor-independent cloud-native SaaS data protection platform, announces the appointment of James Dwyer as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). In this role, Dwyer will lead Keepit’s global revenue organisation, with responsibility for scaling international go-to-market execution across sales, partnerships, customer success, renewals, and business development. Keepit is expanding at a time when organisations are more dependent than ever on SaaS applications, and whe...

The latest Cyber Security Breaches Survey makes for uncomfortable reading for UK businesses. According to the Government’s 2025/2026 report, 43% experienced a breach or attack in the last 12 months – that’s around 612,000 organisations. The findings also estimate approximately 5.19 million cybercrimes over the same period, while the proportion of breaches or attacks resulting in lost revenue or share value has more than doubled, rising from 2% to 5%. On a surface level, the st...

In 2026, WAGNER Group GmbH can look back on 50 years of company history. Since its founding in 1976, the company has evolved from a specialised engineering firm into a leading international provider of technical fire protection solutions. Today, WAGNER has a presence in 15 countries and employs more than 800 people worldwide. The anniversary is themed “Shaping the future. Driven by Safety.” – a commitment that has been reflected in the company’s technological development...

DoorBird, a provider of IP video door intercom and access control solutions, announces that it will exhibit at ESX (Electronic Security Expo) for the first time, underscoring the company’s continued investment in the U.S. professional security and integration market. At ESX, DoorBird will preview upcoming products - including the DoorBird D31 5G - showcasing its recently launched indoor stations A1103/04T, and highlight its newest integration partnership with HomeLink®, further expand...

Aetina Corporation, a provider of edge AI solutions and accelerator of edge AI infrastructure, will showcase its latest generation of edge AI solutions at COMPUTEX 2026 from June 2 to 5 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1, Booth K0106. The exhibit will present Aetina’s comprehensive portfolio across SuperEdge, MegaEdge, DeviceEdge and CoreEdge, together with real-time interactive demonstrations co-developed with strategic partners and ecosystem innovators. These showcases demonstr...

ADT is now offering ADT Blu, a self-installed home security system that customers can set up in minutes and manage directly through the ADT+ app. The modular DIY system can be scaled over time as customers' lives change and evolve. As more households adopt smart home devices and seek self-install options, ADT Blu is designed to eliminate the long-standing trade-offs of a DIY category that, to date, has largely been defined by standalone cameras. ADT uniquely understands that a reliable cam...

iDenfy, a global provider of identity verification, fraud prevention, and various compliance-focused solutions, has launched a major update to its Know Your Business (KYB), or Business Verification, platform by introducing a Dynamic KYB Workflow feature. This new functionality will help companies automatically direct other company representatives who need to complete the onboarding into the most suitable KYB workflow based on their responses, and in this way, help businesses scale the KYB onboa...

Allied Universal®, one of the world’s pioneer security and facility services provider, announces that Glen Kucera, president of Allied Universal Enhanced Protection Services, will lead a one-hour webinar titled “Executive Protection in a High-Risk World” on Wednesday, May 28, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET. “The potential impact of a targeted attack against an executive extends far beyond that individual,” Kucera said. “It can devastate organisations, families and tea...

Dallmeier electronic USA, Inc. (DUS) announced the appointment of Dave Dalleske as Vice President, Commercial/Industrial Sales, reinforcing the company’s commitment to accelerating growth across North America and key vertical markets. Dalleske brings more than two decades of executive experience driving revenue growth, building high-performance teams, and executing global go-to-market strategies across the video security, SaaS, and industrial technology sectors. Supporting integration pr...

Riverbed, the pioneer in AI-powered digital employee experience, announces new innovations that mark the beginning of the era of autonomous IT operations for digital experience. Fully integrated into Aternity, these new capabilities help digital workplace teams transition from reactive IT operations to prevention-first, increasing the autonomous operational models built on complete data visibility, context-aware intelligence, and trusted operational governance. Organisations are increasingly me...

Ambient.ai, the pioneer in Agentic Physical Security, announces major new capabilities for Ambient Access Intelligence, its platform module for agentic access control operations. Building on its proven PACS Correlation Engine, the platform is now expanding with two new capabilities, Doors with Issues and Doors Unsecured. These new capabilities allow customers to diagnose chronic infrastructure problems at the source and deliver real-time visibility into physically unsecured doors, providing a c...