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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...

Altech Corporation, a pioneer in industrial automation solutions, offers a broad line of smart relays and timers in its lineup. Available in AC and DC base versions, the smart relays offer system designers easy installation and integration, and a modular design for quick scalability — all in a compact size that make them ideal to monitor and control small- to mid-size systems in real time. Real-time monitoring The relays come ready to use and, with their compact 72 x 90 x 65-millimeter...

Zimperium, the pioneer in AI-empowered mobile security, announces the launch of Mobile App Response Agent, enabling security teams to respond faster than ever before to fraud and security threats. Leveraging Zimperium’s unmatched expertise in mobile security, Mobile App Response Agent is part of Zimperium’s Mobile App Protection Suite (MAPS), empowering SOC and Fraud teams to assess attacks on their mobile app before they result in fraud or a breach by reducing the time required for...

NEXCOM will participate in the National Restaurant Association Show 2026 (NRA Show), held at McCormick Place in Chicago, where it will present smart application solutions for the restaurant and foodservice industry. By integrating edge computing and odor-sensing technology, NEXCOM aims to help foodservice operators enhance food safety, operational efficiency, and customer experience. NRA Show 2026 As a globally recognised benchmark exhibition for commercial technologies and foodservice...

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...