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Matrix unveils its new brand identity, marking a defining milestone in the company’s evolution and the beginning of its next phase of global growth. The evolved identity is a sharper expression of the company Matrix has become—an enterprise technology organisation built on purposeful innovation, engineering excellence and uncompromising substance. It reflects the scale and maturity of the business today while establishing a stronger platform for new markets, partnerships and opportu...

Axis Communications, a pioneer in network video, announces it has joined a strategic initiative, the Frontier AI Critical Defense Program, created by Palo Alto Networks to protect critical infrastructure from Frontier AI-driven exploits. As a founding partner in this program, Axis will collaborate with Palo Alto Networks to provide joint customers with advanced, network-level protections designed to mitigate the risks associated with AI-accelerated exploits. The rise of Frontier AI models is si...

ConnectWise, the software and services company dedicated to the success of IT solution providers, announces the appointment of Craig Rones as Chief Marketing Officer. Rones will lead Global marketing strategy, brand, and demand generation, reporting to Chief Executive Officer Manny Rivelo. Rones joins ConnectWise at a category-defining moment as Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and IT teams navigate AI adoption, escalating cyber risk, and growing customer expectations. Building on the recent la...

IDScan.net, a provider of identity verification and ID scanning technology, announces a new partnership with ScrapWare, a provider of software solutions for the scrap metal and recycling industry. Through the partnership, ScrapWare has integrated IDScan.net's ParseLink technology into its point-of-sale platform, giving recycling facilities a faster and more reliable way to capture and process customer identification during transactions. Scrap and recycling companies operate in a highly regulate...

HID, a pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces new enhancements that help organisations fast-track their mobile access adoption as part of their broader digital transformation. Introduced ahead of GSX 2026, the updates enable users to build on existing infrastructure, reduce onsite work and streamline deployment by eliminating the need to replace readers or issue new mobile keys. One of the biggest obstacles for mobile projects is the need to update readers already installed throughout...

DoorBird, a manufacturer of IP-based video door intercom and access control solutions, announced today that it will exhibit at CEDIA Expo 2026 in Denver from September 2-4, 2026, showcasing its latest innovations designed for residential, multi-family, gated, commercial, and small business applications. Attendees will experience the newest additions to the DoorBird portfolio, including the DoorBird D22, the upcoming D31 5G, and the company’s new generation of indoor stations. As demand co...

Iris ID, the pioneer in iris recognition technology, announces the release of the iCAM TD200, a next-generation handheld biometric camera designed to simultaneously capture dual iris and face images quickly and accurately in real-world and challenging environments. It combines portability, an intuitive interface, and powerful imaging capture in a lightweight form factor, making it ideal for identity programs and security applications worldwide delivering One Trusted Identity.   Hand...

Zimperium, the pioneer in AI-empowered mobile security, releases new research revealing how threat actors are using sophisticated recruitment-themed phishing campaigns to specifically target corporate credentials, with mobile devices creating an especially effective attack surface. The campaigns impersonate recruiters and HR personnel from well-known global brands, using realistic interview and scheduling experiences to lure victims into counterfeit login pages. Critically, the phishing infrast...

Secure Logiq and Cortech Developments are joining forces for Resilience by Design, a new CPD-accredited event designed to get consultants and specifiers thinking about resilience from the very beginning of the security system design process. Taking place at The British Library in London on 16th September and The Lowry in Salford on 7th October, the sessions will bring together Secure Logiq’s expertise in server and storage technology for HD surveillance with Cortech Developments’ in...

Iris ID, announces its successful completion of its SOC 2 examination as of October 24, 2025. The SOC 2 audit was conducted by A-LIGN, the provider in cybersecurity compliance trusted by more than 4,000 global organisations to help mitigate cybersecurity risks. Mitigating cybersecurity risks Established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the SOC 2 examination is designed for organisations of any size, regardless of industry and scope, to ensure the personal ass...

Securitas Technology, one of the world’s largest electronic security companies, will highlight the technologies, trends and innovations shaping the future of physical security at Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. Attendees are invited to visit Booth #1905 to explore emerging technologies, engage with industry experts and gain insight into the evolving security landscape. A centerpiece of the company's presence at GSX will be the debut of the 2027 Global Technology O...

Showcasing the power of partnerships, barox and Gallagher will highlight their joint value proposition at GSX, booth #3433, 14-16 September, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta. Revealing seamless integration with Gallagher Security’s award-winning Command Centre site management platform, at the show, a range of barox Ethernet switches will demonstrate how an unparalleled level of monitoring and diagnostics capability can be achieved in just a single integrated platform, covering every...

Alcatraz, the pioneer in facial biometric authentication for physical access, today announced the rollout of several new platform innovations designed to enhance accessibility, streamline system management and deliver a more intuitive user experience. These new enhancements underscore Alcatraz’s commitment to frictionless, privacy-first security for enterprises, critical infrastructure and regulated industries. As part of Alcatraz’s ongoing commitment to innovation, its latest produ...

Alcatraz, the AI-powered physical access control company redefining secure entry through facial authentication, announces the appointment of Ilya Ozerets as Senior Vice President of Product & Innovation. In this role, Ilya will lead Alcatraz’s next phase of product and technology evolution, overseeing product, software, and hardware teams to accelerate execution, strengthen cross-functional alignment, and deliver high-impact, revenue-generating innovations across the company. Revenue...

BuzzFeed, Inc. is one of the most recognisable names in digital media, with 500+ employees, a newsroom and operations across Los Angeles and New York, and a brand built on being fast, scrappy, and ahead of the curve. Their physical security program was trying to keep pace. BuzzFeed was spending more on physical security, not technology, to manage security. In-person guards. Long shifts. Weekend coverage. Manual paper reports. The model was expensive. It wasn’t scalable. And it was overdue...

Gunnebo Safe Storage is returning to Security Essen, to showcase how secure storage, connected locking technologies and cyber resilience are converging to shape the future of physical security. On stand 3A65 in Hall 3 within the Euro Defence Expo, visitors can explore TransitGuard, Gunnebo Safe Storage's mobile vault solution, developed to provide secure protection for cash, valuables and other high-value assets while in transit or in mission. As organisations continue to review how assets are...

F5, the global pioneer in delivering and securing every app and API, introduces significant enhancements to the F5 AI Gateway and integrated the solution into the F5 AI Security Platform. The enhanced F5 AI Gateway seamlessly enforces policies on every AI request, giving enterprises a unified control plane to govern how AI models, agents, and tools are accessed and used, while optimising the economics of AI at scale. Enterprises have moved past AI experimentation, but governance has not kept pa...

NETSCOUT®, a provider of observability, AIOps, cybersecurity, and DDoS attack protection solutions, announces enhancements to its Arbor Edge Defense (AED) solution that helps enterprises maintain the availability of revenue-generating and mission-critical applications against sophisticated DDoS attacks that evade or bypass content delivery network (CDN) DDoS defences. The enhancements identify malicious sources concealed behind shared CDN infrastructure and apply precise, service-specific c...

DigiCert, a global pioneer in intelligent trust, today announced the speaker lineup for its third annual World Quantum Readiness Day, taking place virtually on September 17, 2026. Bringing together experts from across cryptography, cybersecurity, and technology, the event will focus on how organisations can move from quantum readiness planning to action. This year’s theme, “From Blueprint to Build,” covers practical approaches to PQC migration, changes in global regulations an...

Boon Edam Inc., a global pioneer in physical security entrance solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Sitemetric centred on a customised Boon Edam Turnlock 100 Mobile Platform. Marketed as the Sitemetric Deluxe Turnstile, the mobile full height turnstile combines Boon Edam’s proven security entrance expertise with Sitemetric’s Integrated Construction Intelligence platform to deliver superior security and safety for evolving construction projects. Boon Edam and Sitemet...

Zero Networks, the provider of Zero Trust security solutions, announces a major expansion of its integration with Palo Alto Networks, extending the companies’ joint solution from automated microsegmentation and firewall policy orchestration to zero-touch containment and AI security. The original integration combined Zero Networks’ automated asset discovery, dynamic tagging, and identity-driven microsegmentation with Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls. The expanded integrat...

Cribl, the AI Platform for Telemetry, announces it has acquired technology assets from Radiant Security’s AI-native security operations centre product including intellectual property to autonomously triage, investigate, and resolve security alerts. With this acquisition, Cribl moves further into security and is adapting this AI SOC technology to run as an application on its telemetry data platform, giving security teams peace of mind that AI is making high-quality decisions over the right...

CREST, the international non-profit representing the global cybersecurity industry, announces the launch of its Security Testing of AI standard and accreditation. The new standard for cybersecurity service providers establishes independently assessable requirements for testing Generative AI and Large Language Model (LLM)-enabled systems. AI systems are moving rapidly from experimentation into real-world deployment, with AI becoming embedded within organisations’ applications, workflows, p...

OpenAI has announced a series of enhanced safety measures designed for under 18’s using ChatGPT to introduce controls that limit how “human” the chatbot can appear amid growing concerns about the use of AI among children. Those with the new teen account can disable voice responses to ensure the tool is understood as AI rather than a person. OpenAI is also introducing reminders for young people to take a break when using the tool to prompt healthier usage patterns. Reinforcing...

Managing access control for a single facility is very different from overseeing dozens of locations across multiple regions. As organisations grow, security teams must manage more access requests, frequent role changes, and compliance across multiple sites. At the same time, access control systems are becoming more connected to identity management platforms, business applications, and corporate networks. Access control was once considered primarily a door-management function, it is now closely...

Alarm.com, the platform for intelligently connected properties, has announced the appointment of Bert McGaughey as International Business Development Manager. In this role, McGaughey will drive dealer growth and partner development across the United Kingdom, Ireland and South Africa, reporting to Aitor Gauna, Alarm.com European Sales Director, supporting Alarm.com's continued expansion into international markets. McGaughey brings more than 15 years of experience across the security, smart home...

Brinqa, the pioneer in exposure management for enterprise security teams, announces it has acquired PlexTrac, the trusted platform for offensive security validation, workflow, and reporting. The acquisition adds the ability to verify that remediation has actually worked, uniquely positioning Brinqa to identify and prioritise the exposures that matter most, drive remediation, and prove the fix held, closing the CTEM loop. The acquisition also makes Brinqa the largest standalone vendor in Unified...

Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, releases retail-specific findings from its 2026 State of Physical Security Report. Based on responses from retail professionals worldwide, the research shows retailers increasingly view physical security as a business function that supports operations, employee safety, and modernisation efforts—not solely loss prevention. While retailers continue to manage everyday security challenges across stores, many are expand...

Cellebrite DI Ltd., a pioneer in AI-powered Digital Investigative and Intelligence solutions for the public and private sectors, today announced that Cellebrite Genesis is expanding to more global markets and is now generally available for enterprise organisations. The expansion builds on a successful early access program and strong momentum following Genesis' June 2026 public safety launch. Genesis has seen meaningful user growth worldwide and continues to expand internationally, with availabi...

Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneer security and facility services provider, announces the appointment of Jordan Avnaim as Global Chief Information Security Officer. Avnaim will be responsible for the company’s global cybersecurity strategy and operations.  Avnaim brings more than 20 years of experience to this role and will lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive, risk-based cybersecurity program designed to help protect Allied Universal employees, s...