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Assist Security Group (ASG) has announced an expansion of its NHS training services after Senior NHS Account Manager Paul Grzegorzek secured the advanced NFPS Level 3 PMVA/Physical Restraint Instructor Accreditation. The certification, issued by the National Federation for Personal Safety (NFPS) and backed by Pearson, enables ASG to offer enhanced violence prevention and management training across NHS trusts, where staff face increasing risks of assault. NHS Staff Survey Recent NHS Staff Surv...

A good way to comprehend FLIR Nexus is to first grasp the central challenges facing security managers today. According to Ignacio, the primary one here is the need for greater situational awareness. “This includes understanding a given circumstance, collecting and analysing relevant information, and making informed decisions to address any potential risks,” he explains. In thinking about a conventional design for perimeter security, many would expect the system to include a variety...

Dell Technologies helps customers design modern disaggregated data centres with storage, cyber resilience, software and integrated solution innovations. Why it matters Organisations face increasing demands to efficiently manage and secure both modern and traditional workloads across on-premises data centres, cloud and edge environments. IT and business needs keep changing, so the modern data centre must be ready for anything. Dell’s approach to disaggregated infrastructure combines mana...

Global cybersecurity pioneer AlgoSec has launched its new Security Management solution version A33.10, as a part of its AlgoSec Horizon platform. The new release provides better visibility across multi-cloud hybrid network environments, prioritises risks more easily, reduces compliance effort and cuts down on manual processes by automating policy changes. Comprehensive network visibility As network environments grow more distributed, visibility becomes harder to maintain As ne...

Pioneering cybersecurity business, Trustonic, and Pioneering Swedish database company, Mimer, have announced the commercial release of ‘Mimer Trust’. Based on the collaboration initially established in 2022, the Mimer Trust product successfully combines the strengths of Mimer’s Mimer SQL database with Trustonic’s secure platform, Kinibi, to deliver trusted data management for OEMs. Development of Mimer Trust 2.0 Trustonic and Mimer have now officially released Mimer Tr...

Yubico, the pioneering provider of hardware authentication security keys, announced the expanded availability of YubiKey as a Service to all countries in the European Union (EU). This allows organisations to be more agile and flexible in their adoption of phishing-resistant YubiKeys, and builds upon the company's existing reach in markets such as the United States, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Australia, India and the UK. Availability of YubiEnterprise Delivery Additionally, the company announce...

Allied Universal®, a pioneering security and facility services provider, announced details of recent merger and acquisition (M&A) activities completed so far in 2025. To date, the company has completed five transactions with aggregate annual revenues totalling approximately $490 million. The acquired companies represent various security service offerings in both international and domestic markets and include the following: Pinnacle Security, Inc., Guarding, United States, January 202...

Organised in partnership with the New Zealand Embassy, Gallagher Security hosted an event in Riyadh to explore business relationships and strategic collaboration between New Zealand and the Saudi Arabian market.  Alongside the New Zealand Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Charles Kingston, and Trade Commissioner, Joel Sims, guests present included strategic partners from across the region, senior pioneers, critical infrastructure organisations, and key channel partners. Advancements within the...

Commvault, a leading provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, today announced it is extending its Kubernetes protection to support virtual machines (VMs) running on Red Hat OpenShift Virtualisation. This new capability enhances cyber resilience for organisations moving to modern application environments. Containerised workload adoption Containerised workload adoption is rapidly growing: Gartner predicts 90% of G2000 companies will use container manageme...

Absolute Security, a pioneer in enterprise resilience, announced new Extreme Resilience capabilities available in Rehydrate, an Absolute Resilience Platform module. Rehydrate enables remote restoration of Windows endpoints at enterprise scale with a single click. It delivers full recovery even when the device OS and other security or management tools have crashed, been compromised, or become corrupted. New Extreme Resilience capabilities With these new Extreme Resilience capabilities, Re...

As cyber threats evolve, securing network access points from attack has become an increasingly difficult task. CrowdStrike reported a boom in initial access attacks observed in 2024, accounting for 52% of observed vulnerabilities and highlighting their appeal as a top target for cyber actors. With breakout times also dropping, IT teams now have even less time to react before serious damage is done.  New standard for proactive protection Endpoints have expanded past purely traditiona...

The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO), the pioneer global organisation for security professionals in Higher and Further Education, is pleased to announce the launch of a new suite of free online training courses exclusively for its members. This initiative is part of a newly signed three-year partnership with Ciphr eLearning, a cloud based HR software company that integrates HR, payroll, learning and recruitment, that is transforming how organisations deliver training an...

SharpEagle Technology, a pioneering innovator in industrial safety and surveillance solutions, has been officially recognised as a key player in the global ATEX camera market by pioneering research firm Market Research Intellect. The report evaluates market dynamics, key trends, and competitive landscapes, and identifies SharpEagle among the leading companies shaping the future of explosion-proof surveillance technology. This acknowledgment underscores SharpEagle’s growing influence and c...

MOBOTIX receives three new SySS certifications for the MOBOTIX ONE and MOBOTIX 7 platform, and MOBOTIX c71 NurseAssist – powered by Kepler Vision Technologies. This is the first SySS certification for the new MOBOTIX ONE platform and the MOBOTIX c71 NurseAssist, which specialises in the healthcare market. All tests were carried out by the renowned SySS GmbH, a pioneer provider of penetration tests in Germany. MOBOTIX cyber security “For MOBOTIX, cyber security is an integral...

Suprema, a pioneer in AI-powered access control and security solutions, has achieved EN 60839-11-1:2013 Grade 3 certification, applicable to BioStar2 Access Control software and its access control hardware: door controllers, readers and peripherals. This certification is a prestigious European security standard recognised by the ISO (International Organisation for Standardization) and IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission). Demands of high-security projects Achieving this certificati...

Everon, a pioneering security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, video, fire and life safety solutions in the U.S., recently worked with Initiative for Affordable Housing’s re:loom program to upcycle retired uniforms into a unique line of tote bags. Through this initiative, Everon and Initiative for Affordable Housing – an Atlanta-based nonprofit organisation that provides services, housing, and employment for area residents in need or experiencing homeless...

Global digital identification provider REACT has partnered with Regula, a developer of forensic devices and identity verification (IDV) solutions, to streamline and secure digital onboarding and remote ID checks. By integrating Regula Document Reader SDK into its ID Wallet, REACT has eliminated manual document checks, achieved more than 90% process automation, and reduced onboarding time per user to under 30 seconds. Integration of Regula's solution REACT sought a scalable, ef...

JFrog Ltd, the Liquid Software company and creators of the award-winning JFrog Software Supply Chain Platform, now announced the integration of its foundational DevSecOps tools with the NVIDIA Enterprise AI Factory validated design. JFrog will serve as the cornerstone software artifact repository and secure model registry for the landmark agentic AI architecture. NVIDIA NIM integration New collaboration delivers a full-spectrum MLOps solution, designed to ensure scalable Following a suc...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), will begin a nationwide demonstration tour of its recently unveiled ROAMEO™ Gen 4 security robot starting in June. Designed to showcase ROAMEO’s autonomous patrol capabilities and rapid-response AI features, the tour includes live demonstrations at some of the country’s largest retail, healthcare, logistics, and entertainment...

iDenfy, a RegTech pioneer in identity verification and fraud prevention solutions, announced a new partnership with iGaming Express, a trusted consultancy company specialising in high-risk industries with a strong focus on the iGaming sector. By integrating iDenfy’s AI-powered identity verification software, iGaming Express will help its clients improve their verification flows through better conversions and complete compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations on a global sc...

Hanwha Vision is delivering a new way for security professionals to manage their surveillance resources with the release of OnCloud, a direct-to-cloud Video Management Software as a Service (VSaaS) platform. OnCloud’s flexible design simplifies the cloud-based user experience, combining scalability and speed with the benefits of edge-based recording and AI analytics – everything needed to streamline an organisation's surveillance system, whether it’s across a single facility o...

Lakeside Software, the first AI-driven digital employee experience company, announced the SysTrack Mobile Experience, which delivers real-time IT telemetry, natural language querying, and context-aware insights to mobile devices. Available June 2025, it represents a significant step forward in Lakeside’s Agentic AI strategy, enabling IT teams to access critical data and interact with SysTrack’s full analytic engine from anywhere. SysTrack Mobile and users SysTrack users can access...

Google Cloud has announced an expansion of its Risk Protection Program (RPP) to over 30 EMEA markets - including the UK - and is welcoming new cyber insurance partners - Beazley and Chubb. This update comes at a critical moment for sectors like retail, where the string of recent ransomware attacks could potentially drive a surge in cyber insurance premiums. After a period of falling prices, brokers are now warning of double-digit rate hikes and tougher underwriting across industries - from...

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting vulnerabilities outside traditional corporate networks, focusing on third-party vendors and employees' personal devices to bypass organisational defences, according to SoSafe's 2025 Cybercrime Trends Report. The comprehensive survey of 500 security professionals across nine countries reveals trends in how attackers are expanding their focus beyond direct corporate targets. Internal network security "Organisations can no longer rely solely on inte...

JFrog Ltd, the Liquid Software company and creators of the award-winning JFrog Software Supply Chain Platform, announces the integration of its foundational DevSecOps tools with the NVIDIA Enterprise AI Factory validated design. JFrog will serve as the cornerstone software artifact repository and secure model registry for the landmark agentic AI architecture. Following a successful NVIDIA NIM integration with the JFrog Platform, this new collaboration delivers a full-spectrum MLOps solution, d...

MetTel, a five-time pioneer of the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed Network Services, will deliver a fully managed suite of AI-driven, secure access service edge (SASE) network security solutions to government and commercial enterprises using the Netskope One platform, enabling secure access to applications and data for users anywhere. MetTel managed SASE delivers both network connectivity and security services through a single managed network services (MNS) provider, simplifying network mana...

Delta, a pioneer in power management and smart green solutions, is set to showcase its latest advancements in high-performance networking at COMPUTEX 2025. Among the highlights, Delta is pleased to announce the cutting-edge 51.2T Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) Ethernet switch based on Broadcom’s Tomahawk 5-Bailly (TH5-Bailly) solution to meet the evolving demands of AI networking. OSFP-based Ethernet switch design Alongside this, Delta will also offer a glimpse into the future of high-bandwid...

Innodisk, a pioneering provider of industrial AI solutions, reaffirmed its pioneering position by showcasing its latest innovations at COMPUTEX 2025 in Taipei. This year, Innodisk’s live demonstrations spotlighted its optimised AI systems—including the APEX series—and computing solutions built on NVIDIA, Intel, and Qualcomm Technologies solutions. Innodisk’s comprehensive portfolio These were seamlessly integrated with Innodisk’s comprehensive portfolio of e...

ASSA ABLOY has acquired TeleAlarm Group (“TeleAlarm”), a European provider of remote care technology that combines hardware and software solutions, enabling independent living across the social care and home care segment, based in Germany. "I am very pleased to welcome TeleAlarm into ASSA ABLOY, an exciting technological addition that will reinforce our current offering within the Senior Care business area, and provide complementary growth opportunities,” says Nico Delvaux, Pr...

As security threats evolve, so must the tools they use to respond to them. Fixed cameras, once the backbone of any surveillance system, are now only part of a bigger picture. Now risks are dynamic, mobile, and unpredictable — and in many cases, they don’t wait to happen in front of a network camera. Best camera placements Security teams know this reality all too well. A theft in the far end of a parking lot. A conflict in a hallway just outside a camera’s view. An incident a...