Access control news

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., a pioneer in AI-driven security and productivity solutions, along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), has signed a multi-unit proof of concept with a pioneering national retail property operator. Following months of engagement to review RAD’s ecosystem, cybersecurity and related compliance, the client and RAD signed a contract to deploy multiple ROSA™ units powered with SARA™ to address o...

Teleport, the Infrastructure Identity company, announced AI Session Summaries, a new capability in Teleport Identity Security that enables customers to summarise insights from thousands of hours of session recordings in minutes. Teleport generates session recordings of SSH, Kubernetes, and database access events, capturing a granular record of who did what in infrastructure. Teleport’s new AI Session Security and compliance teams often invest substantial time reviewing session logs...

Codelocks has appointed Elisa Burgos Martínez as the Regional Sales Manager serving customers in Spain, France, Belgium, and Portugal. In her role, Elisa will develop relationships in the EMEA market by applying localised communications techniques to provide a tailored service to customers, solidifying Codelocks’ presence and reputation as a pioneer in access control solutions. She was chosen to serve the southwestern European markets because of her extensive sales experience...

Atos, a global AI-powered technology pioneer, announces that it has been awarded a significant contract under Lot 1 (Technical Operations Services) of the European Commission's CLOUD II Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS 2) Mini-Competition 17 (MC17) for Cybersecurity. Valued at a maximum of €326 million, this contract marks one of the most important cybersecurity service agreements within Europe. As the first in the “cascade” mechanism, Atos will prioritise the delivery of essent...

Espria, a major UK managed services provider, announced it will be hosting "SOC vs The Clock," a high-intensity, immersive simulation event in partnership with Sophos. This experience is designed to provide IT and finance/operational leaders with a first-hand experience of the speed, impact and financial ramifications of a cybersecurity breach. "SOC vs The Clock" is a first-of-its-kind event that brings together the IT and finance/data functions to tackle a simulated cyber-attack, providing...

The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO), the global body for security professionals in Higher and Further Education, has launched its Benchmarking Report 2025, the first comprehensive study of security operations across higher education institutions in the UK and internationally.  The report was compiled in partnership with ISARR, a bespoke risk, resilience and security management provider with a long-standing relationship with AUCSO. In an increasingly complex risk...

Durite, a UK pioneer in transport safety, lighting and auto electrical parts for commercial vehicles, will unveil two of its latest innovations at this year’s FORS Annual Conference 2025, on 23 October at the International Convention Centre (ICC), Birmingham. The recently announced products reflect Durite’s continued commitment to advancing safety solutions for the transport sector, says the company. Approximately 1,800 bridge strikes occur annually in the UK, costing taxpayers an...

At GSX 2025, Cawamo will unveil a major advancement in its AI-powered platform: the introduction of behaviour analytics designed to cut through the overwhelming flood of alerts in today’s command and control centres. Instead of treating every motion or presence as a potential breach, Cawamo’s system now applies behaviour analytics to distinguish between ordinary activity and meaningful security events. The result is a powerful ability to filter out the majority of non-interesting in...

The 5th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves (WCBR) officially commenced on September 22 in Hangzhou, China, marking its historic Asian debut organised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). As the largest gathering under UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme, the Congress brings together thousands of experts from over 150 countries to explore innovative ways to shape a sustainable future for people and nature.  During the Congress, Hikv...

At the Security Today Knowledge Summit 2025, Bharadwaj Naik, Chief Revenue Officer of Videonetics, presented a forward-looking vision for protecting India’s critical infrastructure with AI-powered video analytics. Speaking on the panel “Invisible but Vulnerable – Safeguarding India's Maritime, Digital & Energy Lifelines,” Naik underscored the urgency of moving beyond traditional surveillance to predictive, intelligence-driven security frameworks. Telecommunications...

Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, has announced its participation in Intersec Saudi Arabia 2025. At the event, Genetec will demonstrate the latest advancements in physical security systems, including its enterprise-grade Security Center Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution.  Scheduled to run from 29 September to 1 October 2025 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Intersec Saudi Arabia 2025 offers an ideal platform for Ge...

Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announced new intelligent automation (IA)-powered investigation capabilities in Security Center SaaS to help operators quickly locate video evidence, understand the context surrounding an event, and close cases in minutes.   For many organisations, investigations still involve hours of scrubbing through video and switching between systems. The new capabilities in Security Center SaaS centralise investigation...

FireMon, the major network security and firewall policy management company, announced native support for NVIDIA Cumulus in FireMon Policy Manager.  This provides unified policy visibility, change automation, and compliance assurance for data centres running Cumulus Linux–based switching. NVIDIA Cumulus is a key networking component for data centres that power AI and high-performance computing (HPC) environments. Following NVIDIA’s acquisition of Cumulus Networks, the networki...

Cozaint, a pioneer in innovative video surveillance solutions, announces the launch of ALICE1™, the first self-contained video surveillance recording and storage system that provides businesses with decades of secure, affordable video retention. By leveraging the proven reliability of Linear Tape Open (LTO) technology with a cloud-based search platform, ALICE1 makes it possible for organisations to store unlimited video footage at a fraction of the cost of traditional hard-drive solutions...

Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using proprietary intelligence and integration to achieve proven, real-time crime prevention, is pleased to announce a new partnership with the California New Car Dealer Association (CNCDA). Under the agreement, Elite becomes an officially licenced vendor to CNCDA’s 1,200 franchised new car and truck dealers throughout California. In its official announcement about the Elite partnership, CNCDA stated, “When our members use...

Magenta Security Services is pleased to announce that Managing Director - Abbey Petkar has been selected as a candidate for the S12, a new leadership group for the security sector. Abbey’s record in environmental stewardship, ESG performance, and community investment makes him a strong fit for the role and its focus on responsible industry leadership. Voting for the S12 opened at 10 am on Tuesday 23 September 2025 and is available through the dedicated microsite at website. Only ACS-appro...

Absolute Security, a pioneer in enterprise cyber resilience, is expanding into India, a fast-growing technology market expected to top $160 billion by 2030.  As part of its entry into the country, the company is growing a dedicated India-focused team and has opened a data centre there through an AWS partnership to serve customers in the region. Data sovereignty requirements With Absolute Security, clients can help ensure their businesses are always on, defended against threats These fou...

Alcatraz, the pioneer in facial biometric authentication for physical access, announced the appointment of Kasia Hanson to vice president of strategic partnerships. In this role, Hanson will be responsible for expanding Alcatraz’s partner ecosystem and deepening relationships for the company across key sectors, including critical infrastructure, corporate campuses, higher education, and major stadiums and venues. Hanson is widely recognised in the security industry for building partners...

SAFR, a RealNetworks company and a pioneer in AI-powered computer vision for physical security and access control, announced a new cloud integration of its industry-pioneering SAFR SCAN Face authentication devices with Genetec™ Security Centre SaaS (SC SaaS). The integration delivers an end-to-end, cloud-connected access and video solution requiring no on-premises servers or local software—dramatically reducing hardware needs, lowering total cost of ownership, while elevat...

Infosys, a pioneer in next-generation digital services and consulting, announced the expansion of its strategic long-term collaboration with Sunrise, Switzerland's pioneering challenger, with a strong number two position in the Swiss telecommunications market, to accelerate its IT transformation. Infosys will support Sunrise in fostering a modern, agile, and secure technology foundation to drive innovation and to continue securing its future readiness. The collaboration highlights the shared co...

Gigamon, a pioneer in deep observability, announced executive leadership changes including the appointment of Gareth Maclachlan as chief operating officer, the elevation of Ram Bhide to chief development officer, and the expanded role of Chaim Mazal as chief AI and security officer.  This strengthened leadership team advances the company’s AI-powered deep observability vision while reinforcing its commitment to helping customers eliminate blind spots, optimise network traffic, and re...

Gallagher Security Africa’s inaugural Command the Future 2025 event has wrapped up with resounding success, reinforcing Gallagher’s commitment to innovation, collaboration, and long-term growth in Africa’s rapidly evolving security industry. With over 160 attendees, the event brought together industry pioneers, Channel Partners, Consultants, and End Users from across the continent to explore the future of security through hands-on experiences and expert presentations. Morne...

EclecticIQ announces the appointment of Sebastian Wong as Regional Sales pioneer, Asia–Pacific, as the company accelerates its regional growth strategy to address the surging demand for enterprise threat intelligence solutions across one of the world’s fastest-growing cybersecurity markets. Based in Singapore, Sebastian will spearhead EclecticIQ’s market expansion across APAC, partnering with C-suite executives, risk pioneers and strategic decision-makers to help organisa...

ABB has been recognised as a pioneer in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Global Industrial IoT Platforms. ABB views the recognition as a reflection of the company’s continued commitment to delivering innovative industrial AI and IoT solutions that empower industries to operate leaner and cleaner.  Data-driven business outcomes “Being recognised by Gartner® four consecutive times and now positioned as a Leader is a proud moment for ABB and we see it is a tes...

ABEX, a provider of research-driven algorithmic execution strategies for digital assets, and Hidden Road, a major multi-asset prime brokerage, clearing, and financing platform, announced an integration enabling ABEX advanced algorithms to be deployed by Hidden Road’s institutional client base.  Through this integration, Hidden Road clients globally will be able to gain access to ABEX agency execution capabilities — allowing them to trade across fragmented digital asset markets...

Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK), a pioneering specialist insurer, announces the launch of its enhanced Cyber Ctrl product suite. This cyber risk solution features new products and wordings, including Professional Ctrl for Technology, Media and Errors & Omissions (E&O), as well as numerous enhancements to TMK’s flagship Cyber product, Cyber Ctrl. New insuring agreements have been added as standard, and several exclusions have been removed. The products offer pre-emptive, responsive, and ad...

Gallagher Security is gearing up to showcase its newest cloud-based solutions at Intersec Saudi Arabia 2025, held from 29 September to 1 October, 2025, at RICEC in Riyadh. Nemer Mdardas, Regional Director – MENA, says the team will have a comprehensive suite of security solutions for attendees to experience, showcasing Gallagher’s innovative, integrated products. For the first time in the Middle East, Gallagher will unveil its groundbreaking OneLink solution. New AccessNow solution...

Verkada, a pioneer in AI-powered physical security technology, unveiled a range of product enhancements designed to make physical security more proactive and intelligent during its annual customer conference, VerkadaOne.  More than 2,000 IT and physical security pioneers gathered in Chicago to connect and learn about new solutions from Verkada that are empowering physical security pioneers to protect people and places. Building on its suite of AI features like People and Vehicle Anal...

Siren announced the launch of K9, a groundbreaking AI companion designed to transform the way investigators uncover threats and connections. Inspired by the legendary police dog, K9 is fast, dependable, and mission-focused, built to guard, protect, and serve those on the front lines of keeping communities and nations safe. “K9 is more than an AI companion,  it’s a loyal partner,” said Jeferson Zanim, Chief Product Officer at Siren. “We designed it to feel like a t...

The oil and gas sector faces some of the toughest operational challenges of any industry – working in remote, high-risk environments where safety, security, and uptime are non-negotiable.   Operators must protect valuable infrastructure, ensure worker safety, and maintain compliance with stringent regulations, all while minimising downtime and managing costs. In this environment, visibility is critical – and the right surveillance technologies can make all the difference.&...