Access control news

Simplify access control with RXQR RFID and QR scanners

Third Millennium, a provider of access control solutions and part of HID, announces the launch of new RXQR and RXQRK readers — multi-technology access-control devices that integrate high-security RFID card and QR code credentials into a single, elegant unit. Designed to simplify visitor and contractor management, and support both legacy and modern communication protocols, the RXQR range is part of Third Millennium’s RX Series, delivering an advanced yet cost-effective solution for t...

AI-driven cyber defence: Cyberseer & Darktrace

Cyberseer, one of Darktrace’s first Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) partners and previous winner of Darktrace’s EMEA Service Partner of the Year award, today announced it has achieved Authorised Managed Detection & Response (MDR) Partner status with Darktrace, a pioneer in cybersecurity. This recognition underscores Cyberseer’s proven expertise, extensive training and commitment to delivering world-class MDR services powered by the Darktrace ActiveAI Security Plat...

Strategic security alliance: Gallagher & ISTC in LATAM

Gallagher Security has entered a strategic partnership with International Security Trading Corporation (ISTC), a pioneering distributor with more than 30 years of experience serving the security industry across Latin America and the Caribbean.   This partnership reflects Gallagher’s commitment to building strong, long-term alliances that strengthen their presence in the region while delivering trusted, customer-focused solutions. By joining forces, Gallagher and ISTC will expand...

Agentic AI security monitoring with SARA

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., announces that its subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices Group (RAD-G), has launched a new website dedicated to its multiple award-winning agentic AI security monitoring platform, SARA™. The new site, www.saramonitoring.ai highlights recent industry recognition, and its growing adoption across the remote video monitoring sector. Real time monitoring automation The launch of the website follows a series of major milestones for SARA, i...

Surging agentic AI market: Omdia's 2030 forecast

The enterprise agentic AI software market is set to surge from $1.5 billion in 2025 to $41.8 billion by 2030, according to Omdia’s latest Enterprise Agentic AI Software Market Forecast. This represents one of the fastest-growing segments in enterprise technology. According to the research, the analysis shows agentic AI is significantly outperforming traditional generative AI at similar market stages. While generative AI's initial 5-year CAGR (2022-2027) is projected at 90%, agentic AI's f...

Gallagher expands security team in NSW & ACT

Gallagher Security Australia is proud to announce three strategic new appointments to its NSW and ACT team, reinforcing its commitment to delivering exceptional security solutions and support across two key Australian states.  Craig Schutte, Executive Vice President for APAC and IMEA, is delighted to welcome Nathan Walters, Andrew Myssonski, and Greg Lawrence to Gallagher.  Gallagher's grow its presence “The unique strengths and experience they bring to their roles will help G...

NIS2 compliance with ASSA ABLOY Solutions

In the ongoing implementation of the EU’s NIS2 Directive, much attention has been paid to its implications for cybersecurity. Yet, arguably, the impact on organisations’ physical security and access strategy is just as important. In fact, NIS2 ushers in a new degree of focus on cyber–physical resilience – with significant potential penalties for organisations which do not comply with the framework’s demands. NIS2 replaces 2016’s original NIS Directive on Netw...

Suprema's Q-Vision Pro: Best IoT security product 2025

Suprema, a pioneer of AI-based security solutions, announced that its Q-Vision Pro has been named “Best Product (First Prize)” in the IoT Security category at the 25th Detektor International Awards. The awards ceremony took place during Sectech Expo 2025, the largest security exhibition in the Nordic region, held in Stockholm, Sweden, from October 14–15. This recognition highlights Suprema’s growing leadership in Northern Europe, a region known for its advanced standards...

Mission-critical communication: Airbus & Omnitronics

Airbus Defence and Space and Omnitronics have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), at the Comms Connect conference and expo in Melbourne, to explore collaboration in the development of interoperable critical communication gateways to facilitate the transition from narrowband to broadband for end users. Airbus Defence and Space offers mission-critical communication and collaboration solutions which combine traditional narrowband (professional mobile radios including over TETRA networks) a...

Mobile access: The future of digital security by ASSA ABLOY

End-users, security professionals and C-suite strategists continue to see significant rewards in access digitalisation. The most important factor, according to ASSA ABLOY’s survey data, is convenience. When employees, contractors and temporary visitors can come-and-go with ease, operations for building and security managers are made more efficient, including cost-efficient. Wireless solutions are often the fastest, simplest way to digitalise. Adopters cite reduced installation costs, easi...

AuditBoard identifies AI's role in risk maturity

AuditBoard, the AI-powered global platform for connected risk, announces the findings of its Risk Intelligence Report - revealing a critical disconnect in enterprise risk management: while 53% of companies are implementing AI tools, many are trapped in cycles of inconsistent execution, resulting in sharp drops in confidence and deployment stalling in "pilot mode." Proprietary platform data The inaugural report, which combines proprietary platform data that includes over 50% of the Fortune 500...

Secutech Thailand 2025: Smart city & security expo

With safe, secure smart city initiatives central to Thailand’s economic ambitions, Secutech Thailand – the country’s pioneering platform for security and fire safety technologies – will return from 5 – 7 November 2025 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC). At a press conference held at the same venue, fair organisers, government officials, industry pioneers, and suppliers and service providers came together to discuss the products and solutio...

Panasonic TOUGHBOOK: Verizon Frontline verified

Panasonic Connect North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, announced that its portfolio of TOUGHBOOK® laptops and 2-in-1 computers has been designated “Verizon Frontline Verified.” The distinction was granted after rigorous testing to ensure the solutions meet the durability, reliability, and connectivity standards required by first responders and public safety professionals using the Verizon network. To qualify, companies must be part of the Verizon Fr...

ZeroEyes AI revolutionises drone threat detection

ZE Government Solutions (ZEGS), a wholly owned subsidiary of AI-based gun detection pioneer ZeroEyes, launched ZeroEyes Aerial Detection Kit (ZAD), a portable, drone-based AI threat detection and intelligent situational awareness solution designed for public safety agencies.  The kit provides operators with a stand-alone drone solution that can be deployed in minutes from agencies' existing drone platforms to detect firearms, people, vehicles, drones, and maritime vessels. Rapid integrati...

X-ray detector solutions by Detection Technology

Detection Technology, a pioneer in X-ray detector solutions, announced the launch of its AVA product family. This off-the-shelf, modular line scan detector series is designed to deliver superior imaging performance, versatility, and cost efficiency across security and industrial X-ray imaging applications. The AVA family offers a comprehensive range of detector solutions optimised from value-level systems to premium line scanners. Applications range from entry-level urban security and high-spee...

GeoVision GV-Decoder Box Mini: Entrance surveillance solution

GeoVision’s new GV-Decoder Box Mini redefines simple and reliable entrance surveillance. Designed for direct video decoding, it connects IP cameras straight to a monitor — no PC or NVR required. This compact device dramatically reduces installation complexity, hardware cost, and ongoing maintenance. Seamless integration with any camera brand With full support for ONVIF and RTSP protocols, the GV-Decoder Box Mini ensures smooth HD video from nearly any IP camera, making it easy to...

System Surveyor & Eagle Eye Networks partnership

System Surveyor, the pioneering digital system design platform for security and technology integrators, announced a strategic partnership with Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance. This collaboration is designed to equip resellers with intuitive tools that streamline system design, automate a bill of materials, and accelerate the sales cycle. Through this partnership, Eagle Eye Networks resellers gain access to System Surveyor’s mobile, collaborative system des...

Security 101 expands with SETEC acquisition

Security 101, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital and a national provider of comprehensive commercial security solutions, announced the acquisition of Security & Energy Technologies Corporation ("SETEC"), a Chantilly, Virginia–based systems integrator with deep expertise serving both commercial and federal government clients. This transaction marks Security 101's 19th strategic acquisition, further strengthening its presence in the Mid-Atlantic market. Integration of complex ac...

Securitas UK strengthens CSC's London security efforts

Securitas UK has announced Daniel Slade has been appointed as the Regional Operational Lead for City Security Council London Group (CSC). With effect from 1 January 2026, Daniel will support in advancing the CSC’s mission of intelligence sharing, coordinated crisis response, and close partnership with the City of London Police. Alongside his new CSC responsibilities, Daniel continues to serve as Area Director for London within Securitas UK, where he has led multiple client sites through c...

HID acquires IDmelon for passwordless authentication

HID, a pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces it has signed an agreement to acquire IDmelon, a Vancouver-based secure sign-in solution provider that streamlines the adoption of passwordless authentication through its proprietary software platform. IDmelon’s offering allows users to turn existing identifiers, such as a physical credential, smartphone, or biometric, into enterprise-grade FIDO security keys. In addition to its software solution, IDmelon offers hardware that support...

Carlisle appoints Vinny Singh as security MD

Carlisle Support Services announces the appointment of Vinny Singh as Managing Director for Security and Events North, strengthening the company’s leadership team as it continues to expand its footprint across the region. With more than two decades of experience leading national security operations, Vinny brings extensive expertise in operational delivery, risk management, and client partnership across both public and private sectors. Known for his people-first approach and focus on servi...

OPSWAT & NetApp: Advanced storage security integration

OPSWAT, a pioneer in critical infrastructure protection, announced the integration of its MetaDefender Storage Security™ with NetApp® ONTAP®. This solution brings together OPSWAT’s advanced file security tools with NetApp’s widely adopted storage platforms to help organisations detect and prevent hidden malware, macro threats, sensitive data leakage, and file-borne vulnerabilities before they reach critical applications or users. Without disrupting existing workfl...

Hochiki Europe customer survey 2025: Key highlights

Hochiki Europe has released highlights from its 2025 Customer Survey, with respondents reporting consistently high satisfaction in the areas that matter most to specifiers, installers and facilities teams. Customers praised the experience delivered by Hochiki’s people, friendliness, helpfulness and product knowledge, alongside product fundamentals such as high quality and reliable performance that helps reduce false alarms. Service delivery also strengthened versus last year. Respondents...

Amthal & MERKUR: Life safety and fire system management

Amthal Group Companies has partnered with MERKUR Casino to manage life safety across its growing UK estate. The collaboration is focused on ensuring full compliance with fire safety regulations and maintaining safe environments for customers, colleagues and visitors. Now comprising more than 220 high street slots venues, the relationship with MERKUR Casino is built on close communication, including with its Facilities Management function and Fire Safety Officer (FSO). Maintenance of fire alarm...

Moki & Carousel: Scaling digital signage solutions

Moki, a pioneering mobile device management (MDM) platform, and Carousel, a top-tier cloud-based digital signage content management system (CMS), are excited to announce the expansion of their partnership.  The two organisations are bringing deeper synergies, broader market reach, and stronger value to customers deploying signage networks at scale. Moki’s robust device capabilities The two companies first partnered in early 2021 to combine Carousel’s flexible, feature-rich CM...

Zurich boosts fraud detection with Quantexa partnership

Zurich Insurance is increasing the power of its real-time fraud detection by becoming the first insurer to partner with Quantexa in the UK. The new AI-enabled platform will operate across multiple lines of business written by Zurich, alerting claims handlers to suspicious activity using an expanded range of sources and records so they are able to make decisions more effectively. Real-time fraud detection Zurich has been operating real-time fraud detection for the past three years and detected...

ImmuniWeb's new AI penetration testing features

ImmuniWeb has introduced new AI-powered penetration testing capabilities within its ImmuniWeb® On-Demand solution and launched two new Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) packages — ASM (Attack Surface Management) and Dark Web monitoring — in response to emerging cybersecurity risks and novel threats. ImmuniWeb® On-Demand, the company’s award-winning web application penetration testing solution, now offers expert-dr...

Teledyne Gas detection at ADIPEC 2025: Innovations await

ADIPEC 2025, the upcoming global epicentre for oil and gas industry professionals seeking the latest technology advances, will see Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection present event visitors with a preview of its next-generation gas detector. Not set for official release until 2026, this exciting pre-launch will form one of six demonstration areas on the eye-catching stand, where the expert Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection team will be available to discuss optimal solutions to existing or new cha...

Videx 6789 monitor: Advanced 2 wire video system

Videx Security has introduced a new 7” handsfree video monitor that brings advanced functionality typically reserved for full IP systems to its popular 2 wire range.  The 6789 monitor, part of the 6700 series, is designed for use with the VX2300 system and 2 wire video kits, including the new ERA23V range. It combines a high-resolution capacitive touchscreen with tactile programmable buttons, offering intuitive control, remote connectivity, and smart integration features for residen...

Joseph Grillo joins Azure Access board of directors

Azure Access Technology, a U.S.-based manufacturer of enterprise-grade access control hardware platforms, proudly announces the appointment of Joseph Grillo to its Board of Directors. A recognized pioneer in the electronic security and identification industry, Grillo brings over 30 years of experience driving growth and innovation in the security technology sector. Integration timelines and supports Azure Access Technology empowers software-focused enterprises to build world-class access cont...