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DigiCert, a major provider of digital trust, announced the speaker lineup for its World Quantum Readiness Day event, set to take place virtually on September 10, 2025. The event will bring together top voices in quantum computing, cryptography, and cybersecurity to provide actionable guidance on preparing for the quantum era. “Quantum computing is reshaping the foundation of digital security, and it’s essential that organisations understand and prepare for this next chapter,&rdqu...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., a global pioneer in AI-driven security and productivity solutions for enterprise clients, along with its wholly owned subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices Group, Inc. (RAD-G) (collectively, the “Companies”), announced the development of a proprietary Vision-Language Model (VLM) purpose-built for security applications. Unlike off-the-shelf models such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Meta’s Llama1, this VLM has been engineered in-hou...

Rapid7, Inc., a pioneer in threat detection and exposure management, announced the launch of Vector Command Advanced. The new offering adds to its continuous red teaming and exposure validation service to now help organisations meet compliance requirements with internal penetration and segmentation testing on top of validating the effectiveness of internal controls and lateral movement protections.  Vector Command Advanced “Security leaders today are looking for outcomes. Ultimate...

Integrity360, one of Europe and EMEA’s pioneering cyber security specialists, has been named as a Representative Vendor in the 2025 Gartner Market Guide for Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR). The Gartner Market Guide provides security and risk management pioneers with insights to understand the DFIR market, evaluate trends, refine requirements and identify market players. Integrity360 is listed among 40 vendors globally which, according to Gartner, best represent th...

PureTech Systems®, a pioneer in AI-boosted geospatial video analytics and command-and-control solutions, announced its role in a joint effort with Clear Align to deliver a rapidly deployable perimeter security solution for the U.S. Air Force’s Tactical Security System (TSS). Challenging and remote domains Awarded under a seven-year, $199 million contract, this modular, scalable system is designed to enhance base and perimeter protection for forward-deployed installations, airfields,...

As Kuwait continues its rapid digital advancement across government, critical infrastructure, and enterprise sectors, cybersecurity threats are growing in complexity and scale. In response, TraiCon Events proudly presents the Cyber Revolution Summit – Kuwait, set to take place on September 29, 2025, at a premier venue in Kuwait City. This exclusive summit is designed to convene over 350 pre-qualified cybersecurity professionals, including CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, Risk Managers, and Government O...

The world’s pioneering annual event for the film, tape, and converting industry, FILM & TAPE EXPO 2025, will take place at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Centre (Bao’an New Venue), Halls 10, 12, and 14. The event will unite six concurrent flagship exhibitions, covering a total exhibition area of 160,000 sqm, featuring 3,500+ exhibitors & brands and attracting an estimated 165,000+ professional visitors from across the globe. The show will deliver over 10...

COMMERCIAL DISPLAY 2025, Asia’s pioneering sourcing and innovation platform for smart office display solutions, interactive panels, and AI-powered conference systems, will take place at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Centre. This highly anticipated event will connect global commercial display manufacturers, distributors, and technology integrators with cutting-edge solutions for the evolving workplace. From AI-driven meeting transcription and facial recognition to rea...

With Thailand aiming to develop 105 smart cities by 2027 under the Thailand 4.0 and Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) programmes, Secutech Thailand 2025 is dedicated to delivering valuable solutions that directly address the country’s forward-thinking Smart City initiative. Scheduled to take place from 5 to 7 November at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC), the event responds to growing demand for integrated safety and security technologies driven by rapid urban planni...

GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group Company and a pioneer in digital engineering, announced VelocityAI Testing. VelocityAI Testing addresses the paradigm shift in quality assurance, embedding intelligence and bringing quality to all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle as they occur, resulting in accelerated cycle times. Organisations today face significant challenges in keeping pace with the rapid demands of the technology landscape, security issues, high implementation costs, and ski...

Consort Architectural Hardware has unveiled its most comprehensive product brochure yet, reflecting the latest updates to its hardware portfolio in support of architects, interior designers, door manufacturers, ironmongery suppliers, contractors, and specifiers worldwide. At 395 pages, Consort’s new product catalogue has been expanded significantly, with a refined layout showcasing more of the latest designs across its range of door controls, exit devices, and Premium Range of pull handle...

Data centres in the UK have a vital role in keeping the country’s digital, financial and government systems online. With 39 percent of the UK market seeing cyber-attacks linked to physical security breaches and 31 percent of data centres reporting unauthorised access attempts, the demand for strong security measures is growing. In 2023, physical breaches accounted for 28 percent of catastrophic data events, pushing data centres to invest in integrated security solutions to reduce risks an...

ASSA ABLOY has acquired SiteOwl, a pioneering cloud-based platform that modernises physical security lifecycle management. "I am very pleased to welcome SiteOwl to ASSA ABLOY, an exciting technological addition that will reinforce our current offering within physical security lifecycle management, and provide complementary growth opportunities,” says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. Forefront of digital transformation “The SiteOwl acquisition represents an important...

Skills for Security, the UK’s major provider of fire and security apprenticeships, has announced a new sponsorship partnership with Fike, a global pioneer in fire suppression, explosion protection, and pressure relief solutions. The partnership will enhance the training and development of apprentices across the UK, helping to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in the life safety and security sectors. Fike’s involvement will bring valuable industry insight, technical...

As the race for the best AI technology heats up, manufacturers are turning to liquid immersion cooling to stabilise the servers of the future. While this technology provides far superior cooling properties compared to traditional fans, it also brings a new set of challenges, particularly around maintenance. Server blades are packed extremely tightly in a small space and immersed in liquid coolant, which can make it difficult to remove a single blade for service. Introducing the RA Rack Attach...

Pioneering cybersecurity business, Trustonic, has unveiled the launch of Kinibi 700a, the most sophisticated version of its Trusted Execution Environment [TEE] to date. Established in 2012, Trustonic delivers advanced technology systems to drive innovation, protect revenue, and enhance security for device manufacturers worldwide. Through its advanced Trusted Execution Environment [TEE] Kinibi, Trustonic successfully protects over 3 billion connected devices and counts the world’s major...

FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, has announced an IECEx-certified version of the Si2x, an advanced industrial acoustic imaging camera purpose-built for professional inspectors who need fast, accurate compressed air and gas leak detection in hazardous environments. Now certified to both ATEX and IECEx standards, the FLIR Si2x is engineered for safe operation in explosive atmospheres while delivering industry-leading performance and usability. FLIR Si2x empowers maintenance FLIR Si2x empo...

DigiCert, a major global provider of digital trust, announced its participation in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) project focused on Secure Software Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) Practices. DigiCert joins 13 other technology collaborators, including Google, Microsoft, IBM, Palo Alto Networks, CyberArk, Dell Technologies, and GitLab, to help design and demonstrate integrated solutions that improve...

Videonetics, the major AI-powered Video Computing Platform company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Harsh Mehta as Vice President – Enterprise Sales. Harsh will spearhead the company’s enterprise sales strategy across India and global markets, driving growth, customer success, and deepening strategic CXO-level engagements. Harsh brings over 22 years of rich experience across enterprise, cloud, government, and service provider domains. Multi-million-dollar revenues...

Absolute Security, a pioneer in enterprise cyber resilience, announced that Absolute Resilience for MSPs has launched a newly certified integration with ConnectWise RMM™ on the ConnectWise Asio™ platform. For more details on this new integration, please visit the ConnectWise Marketplace, which connects Managed Service Providers (MSPs) with a vast ecosystem of third-party integrations designed to enhance their service offerings and drive business growth. Digital ecosystem MSPs will...

Invicti Security, the pioneer in dynamic application security testing (DAST), announced the acquisition of Kondukto, the pioneer of the first Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) solution. With this acquisition, Invicti is delivering on what security teams have long demanded: the ability to correlate runtime-validated DAST findings with broader ASPM data to drive precise, scalable, and actionable AppSec programs. By combining Invicti’s recently launched AI-powered DAST with AS...

Codelocks’ sales manager Michelle Saunders has been promoted to Community Hub vice chair by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI).  The move comes in recognition of her expertise, industry knowledge, and ongoing service to the architectural ironmongery community. Having previously been appointed to the position of vice chair for the North Central Hub in 2024, Michelle’s promotion to a national position expands her remit and underscores her expertise and abilities as a k...

Checkmarx, the pioneer in agentic AI-powered application security, released the results of its annual survey titled “Future of Application Security in the Era of AI,” offering a candid assessment of how AI‑accelerated development is reshaping the risk landscape and how to prepare for the year ahead. The study surveyed more than 1,500 CISOs, AppSec managers and developers across North America, Europe and Asia‑Pacific to understand how organisations are adapting to a world where softw...

Darley, a globally renowned provider of defense, fire, and emergency services equipment, is proud to announce the launch of a new section on its website, darley.com/uncrewed-systems, dedicated exclusively to uncrewed systems. This new hub showcases cutting-edge solutions from top trusted industry partners, spotlighting a robust lineup of U.S.-made, Blue UAS Cleared, and NDAA-compliant uncrewed platforms. Darley’s expanding portfolio In addition, the site features support and access to D...

Trackforce, a pioneer in security workforce management software, announced it was named one of America’s fastest-growing companies on the annual prestigious Inc. 5000 list. The list offers a data-driven snapshot of the most successful independent, entrepreneurial businesses in the U.S.  Advanced integrated solutions Trackforce serves both security firms and corporate security teams across several industries Fueled by the rapid adoption of its advanced integrated solutions, Trackf...

Blackline Safety Corp., a pioneer in connected safety technology, has announced a major expansion of its quality assurance (QA) program. As part of the expansion, the company has increased its QA team, upgraded its inspection equipment, and boosted in-lab testing of its entire product line. Real-time safety data Blackline manufactures an award-winning line of connected safety wearables and area gas monitors Headquartered in Canada with offices in the UK, France, U.S., and UAE, Blackline manu...

Brivo, the pioneer in cloud-native unified physical security, announced a strategic partnership with Envoy. The integration brings Envoy’s workplace platform, designed to connect people, spaces, and data, into Brivo Security Suite. Together, Brivo Visitor Management powered by Envoy merges workplace experience with physical security, eliminating silos and enabling a modern, secure sign-in process that scales from single offices to Fortune 500 enterprises. Front-desk security Best-o...

Zimperium, the world pioneer in mobile security, is warning organisations about the growing risks posed by rooting and jailbreaking tools, which continue to expose mobile devices to severe security vulnerabilities. These tools, often developed by independent developers without proper security oversight, enable unauthorised access to mobile systems and can be exploited by cybercriminals. Zimperium’s research Zimperium’s research has highlighted how modern rooting frameworks, such...

Absolute Security, a pioneer in enterprise cyber resilience, today announced Ash Parikh as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Ash has more than 25 years of experience leading go-to-market strategy and execution across the cybersecurity, data management, analytics, and enterprise software industries.  Known for building world-class teams and nurturing top talent, Parikh will oversee global marketing for the company, including brand, demand generation, product marketing, and communicat...

360 Privacy announced a partnership with Ontic to integrate industry-pioneering digital executive protection capabilities directly into the Ontic Platform.  This integration gives security teams a single, connected system to proactively detect, assess, and act on threats across the full spectrum of risk. Through this alliance, Ontic enhances its offering for executive protection teams by embedding 360 Privacy’s proven personal data removal and monitoring technologies—without r...