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Scality, a global pioneer in data infrastructure software for AI-era storage at scale, announces a strategic partnership with Biomemory, the pioneer in industrial-grade DNA-based data storage systems, to accelerate the development and enterprise integration of DNA-based cold archive storage. Together, the two companies will work to position DNA storage as a viable, ultra-secure, and long-term archival tier within modern object storage environments, complementing existing flash, disk and tape in...

HiveWatch, a physical security software company reimagining how organisations keep their people and assets safe, releases The State of Physical Security Operations in 2026, a new benchmark report examining how enterprise physical security programs actually perform when measured against operational realities, including alarm volume, SLA attainment, operational maturity, and AI adoption. Commissioned through independent research firm Censuswide, the report surveyed 300 U.S.-based professionals re...

System Surveyor, the pioneer site survey and system design platform for security integrators and technology managers, officially opened registration for System Surveyor THRIVE 2026, the company’s inaugural in-person user conference taking place September 28-30, 2026, in Austin, Texas. Designed for System Surveyor users, partners consultants and physical security professionals, System Surveyor THRIVE will bring together industry leaders and customers for two days of collaboration, innovati...

HackerOne, a global pioneer in Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM), announces the H1 Platform, an agentic AI platform designed to help enterprises eliminate exploitable risk with continuous discovery, validation, prioritisation and remediation at AI scale. The launch comes as the discovery-remediation gap becomes the defining security problem of the AI era. AI is now writing meaningful portions of enterprise code. Recent surveys indicate 73% of engineering teams now use AI coding tools...

VIVOTEK, a foremost global security solutions provider, and March Networks®, a global pioneer in video surveillance and business intelligence, will showcase new AI and cloud solutions at Security Canada West 2026, taking place June 3 at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel in Richmond, British Columbia.   Think Search and Searchlight AI At booth #706, attendees will see how VIVOTEK’s Think Search and March Networks’ Searchlight AI are helping organisations search vide...

Physical security has always involved a trade-off: the most capable systems were often the most complex to run. On-premise servers, siloed video and access control platforms, and multi-dashboard workflows became the norm; not because anyone wanted it that way, but because the integrations weren’t there to do better. That’s changing. Rhombus is excited to announce their strategic partnership with Honeywell, bringing Rhombus’ cloud-managed video security platform together...

Amthal has been awarded a planned maintenance contract to cover Barnet and Southgate College across all its three sites, to ensure a reliable, rapid response and coordinated approach for the benefit of staff, students and visitors. Barnet and Southgate College is a large further education provider operating across three main campuses in Barnet, Southgate and Colindale. The college supports a diverse student population across academic, vocational and technical programmes, with sites that include...

Gunnebo Safe Storage is celebrating a 30-year partnership with Thornhill Security, a relationship that continues to support the delivery of complex security projects across Europe. The two companies have worked together on a significant range of installations across different sectors, including pharmaceuticals and high security sites, often involving specific operational constraints or non-standard layouts. This includes projects within modular buildings, where security solutions need to be car...

Nutanix, a pioneer in hybrid multicloud computing, announces the Nutanix Unified Storage (NUS) solution is NVIDIA-Certified at the enterprise level. NVIDIA-Certified Storage is designed to enable enterprises and cloud providers to confidently deploy storage solutions that support the performance, security, and scale required for large-scale production AI workloads. Nutanix is also advancing AI-native storage with planned support for NVIDIA Vera BlueField-4 STX, reinforcing its focus on faster d...

Dragos, the pioneer in cybersecurity for operational technology (OT) environments, announces it has acquired Phosphorus, extending the Dragos Platform to protect the billions of connected devices embedded across critical infrastructure and other operational networks. Operational environments have outgrown traditional OT boundaries. Extended Operational Technology Traditional and non-traditional assets alike are woven throughout their operational environments. This expanded environment — O...

Altech Corporation, a pioneer in industrial automation solutions, has added a new 85-A hinge-type DIN rail mountable ring lug terminal block, the STH5, which combines connection security with easy access. In power distribution and other heavy-duty applications, vibrating machinery can cause connection failures and damage wires. To achieve a vibration-resistant connection with an STH5, an installer simply crimps the wire to a ring lug and fastens it to the terminal block’s flat current bar...

What’s keeping security leaders up at night? Which technologies are gaining real traction? And where is the industry headed next? Gallagher Security is once again inviting security professionals from around the world to help answer those questions through its annual global security industry research project, now open for contributions. Shaping modern security Bringing together insights from consultants, integrators, End Users, IT leaders, and Channel Partners, the research will inform G...

IDScan.net, a provider of ID verification and fraud prevention technology, announces a new partnership with DSI Security Services, a nationwide provider of integrated security solutions. Through this collaboration, DSI Security Services will offer IDScan.net’s VeriScan platform as part of its comprehensive security toolkit, enhancing on-site ID verification and visitor management for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Founded in 1969, DSI Security Services has grown into a t...

Honeywell announces the new brand identities for its automation and aerospace businesses ─ Honeywell Technologies and Honeywell Aerospace. These will become two independent, publicly traded companies on June 29, 2026, when Honeywell spins off its Aerospace business. Honeywell's current brand value is estimated at $18 billion and has been synonymous with delivering innovation to customers for 140 years. Both new brands will draw on Honeywell's history while reflecting each company's focused stra...

Commvault, a pioneer in unified resilience at enterprise scale, recommends four steps organisations should take to stay resilient in the age of Frontier AI – where advanced AI models are accelerating vulnerability discovery, compressing exploitation timelines, and elevating the need for resilience. Frontier AI is reshaping the threat landscape in two ways. First, advanced models are generating a deluge of Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) – Palo Alto Networks research show...

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Sentinel Dock & Door (Sentinel), a commercial dock and door service company based in Canada. "I am very pleased to welcome Sentinel to ASSA ABLOY. This acquisition delivers on our strategy to strengthen our position in mature markets through adding complementary products and solutions to our core business,” says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. Service-oriented business "The acquisition of Sentinel significantly strengthens our direct channel pr...

WatchGuard Technologies, a global pioneer in unified cybersecurity for MSPs, today announced a new generation of Firebox rackmount appliances designed to help Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and enterprise organisations scale security performance without adding operational complexity. The new Firebox appliances deliver industry-best firewall performance, built-in high-speed connectivity and enterprise-class reliability for large, distributed environments and modern networks. “MSPs and IT...

iDenfy, a global RegTech company specialising in identity verification and fraud prevention solutions, has added MitID to its electronic identity verification platform. The integration brings Denmark’s national digital identity system into iDenfy’s existing non-document verification workflow, allowing businesses to verify Danish users using the credentials they use daily, without requesting a physical document at onboarding. Single trusted credential There is a high uptake of digi...

Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneer security and facility services company, announces it has received the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) award in the Global category from the Orange County chapter for its outstanding global expansion. “Allied Universal’s impressive global expansion is a prime example of forward-thinking growth,” said Michael Lutfi, Chair of the ACG Orange County and Inland Empire Awards Committee. “The company’s investments in...

Gantner, a SALTO WECOSYSTEM electronic access company, has launched LX Suite, a smart locker solution specifically tailored for offices, residential spaces, campuses, and mixed-use environments. This platform meets the increasing demand for secure, flexible, and transparent package delivery in modern buildings. It replaces manual procedures and disjointed workflows with a unified, efficient, and staff-managed system. LX Suite provides building operators with a reliable, auditable way to manage...

AEWIN Technologies, a member of BenQ Qisda Group, will showcase its next-generation network appliances and servers at COMPUTEX 2026. The exhibition highlights the convergence of high-performance computing and advanced networking architectures for AI-driven applications. Featured platforms include Taiwan Excellence Award-winning high-availability storage servers, edge computing platforms, general-purpose servers, and high-performance network appliances designed to accelerate AI-powered cybersecu...

ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals, has announced its programming lineup for Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2026 with in-person and digital experiences taking place 14 – 16 September at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA, and via the online GSX event platform. “It has been an honour and a joy to chair the GSX 2026 Education Selection Committee and work alongside a dedicated group of security professionals,&rd...

Aetina Corporation, a provider of edge AI solutions and an accelerator of AI infrastructure, announces the launch of its new Mini Series Edge AI systems, including the AIE-CO23/33-S1, AIE-CN33/43-A1, AIB-MO23/33-S1, and AIB-MN33/43-S1. Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano with Super Mode and NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX modules, the Mini Series is designed to bring high-performance vision AI and generative AI inference into compact, industrial edge environments. These systems are engineered to meet the...

Two new Acre integrations for Milestone XProtect let operators manage access and video from one interface — across Acre Smart Controllers, Mercury panels, and ASSA ABLOY DSR locks — with a new 64-bit plugin for larger deployments. Access control and video answer different questions. Access control tells you who requested a door and whether it opened. Video shows what actually happened. Running them as separate systems means operators reconstruct incidents manually — matching t...

Atos, a global pioneer in AI-powered digital transformation, with more than three decades of experience in delivering mission-critical solutions for major global sporting events, today announces it has successfully supported the CONMEBOL (South American Football Confederation) eLibertadores, one of the world’s most prestigious football eSport competitions. As football audiences become increasingly digital-first and community-driven, sports organisations are exploring new ways to engage yo...

Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneer security and facility services provider, announces that two of its talent acquisition leaders have been honoured with a 2026 OnCon Icon “Top 100 Talent Acquisition Professional” award. Kelly Hunter, vice president of global talent acquisition and Morgan Price, senior vice president of talent acquisition have been listed among the winners. The OnCon Icon awards recognise high-performing teams and individuals in various fields of busine...

Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announces it is the only access control vendor to be qualified by the French National Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI) for its high assurance access control system. This qualification follows Genetec earning First-Level Security Certification (CSPN) from the Agency in 2025. The qualification applies to the Genetec Security Center Synergis™ access control system, the Synergis™ Cloud Link, and the STid secure I/O m...

Verkada, a pioneer in AI-powered physical security technology, announces the promotion of Carlos Rocha to lead its Latin American (LATAM) business as Country Manager as the company expands to meet accelerating demand for AI-powered physical security solutions in the region. Based in Mexico City, Rocha will lead Verkada's go-to-market strategy, sales operations, and partner development across LATAM. The company has grown rapidly in the past year in partnership with its network of more than 400 p...

    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....