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Obrela, a global pioneer in cyber risk management and Managed Detection and Response (MDR), has published its H1 2025 Digital Universe Report, providing insight into the current global cyber threat landscape.  The report reveals that attackers are increasingly using scalable automation and stealthy, in-memory techniques to evade detection and infiltrate critical systems. According to the report, brute force attacks accounted for over a quarter of all alert activity (27%), while vulnerabil...

TEAM Software by WorkWave, pioneering enterprise software for security, cleaning and facilities management companies, will showcase its next-generation solutions for the security and commercial cleaning industries at three upcoming trade shows this fall: GSX, ISSA, and BSCAI Contracting Success. Executives from WorkWave will be on-site to network, discuss recent evolutions to its TEAM Software solution, and demonstrate its commitment to empowering these industries with AI-driven efficiencies an...

Gallagher Security is bringing more than innovation to GSX 2025. This year, the security pioneer is proud to launch their “Security Meets Solidarity” campaign in support of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), raising awareness and funds throughout October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. At booth #3339, attendees can purchase limited-edition t-shirts designed to spread awareness and raise funds to support those affected by breast cancer, with 100% of proceeds going d...

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. The new solution will be showcased for the first time at GSX at booth #1561. For many organisations, investigations still involve hours of scrubbing through video and switching between systems. New...

360 Vision Technology has launched a revolutionary ‘Digital Twin’ online 3D virtual environment that is set to transform how customers, consultants and partners engage with the brand’s products. Designed as an interactive online showroom, the cutting-edge 3D environment allows visitors to walk through a virtual display of 360 Vision’s product range – using a standard browser on any desktop computer, tablet or mobile phone. Interactive digital showroom Customers c...

Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology, announced a new $1.8 million contract with a major North American water and wastewater utility provider based in California.  The order includes more than 560 devices, comprised of G7c wearable gas detectors and Blackline Docks to streamline device calibration and charging. The agreement also includes four years of self-monitoring services, ensuring ongoing visibility and heightened protection for the company’...

Absolute Security, a pioneer in enterprise cyber resilience, has launched its Rehydrate technology on general availability. Enterprises with business operations that have been stopped by Windows PCs made inoperable by cyberattacks, ransomware strikes, and IT incidents to automate the at-scale restoration of connected devices to a fully operational state, typically in 30 minutes or less—remotely and with a single click.  Rapidly recover and maintain operations "Ransomware attacks, s...

MacGuard Security Advisors proudly announces its advisory role in the recently announced acquisition of Gallaher & Associates (Gallaher) by Zeus Fire and Security (Zeus), a portfolio company of Baltimore-based Access Holdings. This transaction positions Gallaher to accelerate growth, while preserving its 50+ year legacy of excellence in fire, security, and communication solutions. Services to electronic security MacGuard's specialised consulting expertise guided the Gallaher family and le...

Hikvision has announced the integration of its AcuSeek AI-powered video analytics into two key platforms: HikCentral Professional and Hik-Connect 6.  This breakthrough technology transforms the speed at which organisations and teams can search and retrieve video footage by enabling natural language queries, voice commands (voice input is available on Hik-Connect 6), image-based searches, and seamless integration across diverse security ecosystems. Advanced large-scale AI models AcuSeek...

Cohesity and Semperis announced a new product, Cohesity Identity Resilience, powered by Semperis, to defend enterprises’ critical identity infrastructure, including Microsoft Active Directory assets from cyberattacks. Now available for purchase from Cohesity, the solution is the strongest of its kind in the market, enabling companies to proactively harden defences, recover rapidly, and conduct comprehensive post-attack forensic investigations. Role within IT environments Active Director...

Ping Identity, a pioneer in securing digital identities for the world’s largest enterprises, announced a new AI framework designed to close the trust gap created by the rise of AI agents, along with AI-powered assistants that boost administrator productivity. This framework makes verifiable trust a foundation of every digital interaction – helping enterprises unlock frictionless convenience, strengthen governance, and open new channels for growth. Humans and AI agents "We can no...

At a hearing on Sept. 16, 2025, Brett Feddersen, Chair of the Security Industry Association (SIA) Drone Security Subcommittee and vice president for strategy and government affairs at D-Fend Solutions, testified before members of Congress to discuss increasing risks from the misuse use of drones and give legislative recommendations for implementing a clear and comprehensive framework for the use of counterdrone technologies and operations across the United States. The hearing — “Unm...

DigiFlight and its subsidiary, Camelot Secure, a revolutionary cybersecurity company, announced that Loilette Loderick, Network Forensics Analyst, has been named a finalist for the prestigious TechWomen100’s Global Award for Achievement. This recognition celebrates her outstanding contributions to cybersecurity, including driving the successful remediation of thousands of vulnerabilities and her profound impact as a mentor and leader. The public can help Loilette secure the top honour f...

OPSWAT, a global pioneer in critical infrastructure protection (CIP), announced the opening of its international briefing centre and state-of-the-art cybersecurity lab in London, marking a significant expansion of its UK presence.  The investment underscores OPSWAT’s commitment to protecting finance, defence, and operational technology in manufacturing and energy to strengthen the UK’s economic and national security. As Europe’s financial capital, London is both a centre...

inforcer, a pioneer in Microsoft-focused multi-tenant management for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), announced its selection as a Microsoft partner in enabling #IntuneforMSPs. The global initiative is designed to help MSPs consolidate tooling, reduce operational overhead, and accelerate the delivery of Microsoft 365 and Copilot services for their customers. As a Microsoft partner, inforcer enables MSPs to unlock the full value of Microsoft 365 through streamlined multi-tenant management, enh...

Alfred International, a pioneer in smart lock solutions, will make its debut at GSX 2025 in the First Time Exhibitor Pavilion, Booth #3406, showcasing innovative access control solutions designed specifically for commercial, multi-family, and rental property markets. The company will highlight its expanding portfolio of professional-grade smart locks, led by the new DB1 Pro Smart Deadbolt and the industry-first Interconnect Kit. Key highlights DB1 Pro Smart Deadbolt: Alfred's most adv...

INTERSCHUTZ 2026 (1-6 June) is already shaping up to deliver a wealth of highlights. For the first time, the world’s major trade fair for firefighting, rescue, and civil protection will feature dedicated Rescue Robotics Days – the “DRZ Civil Protection Robotics Forum.” “By integrating this new format, INTERSCHUTZ underscores its role as a showcase for the latest technologies, products, and solutions in hazard prevention,” says Bernd Heinold, Head of INTERSCHU...

Flir, a Teledyne Technologies company, introduced the iXX-Series of next-generation app-enabled thermal cameras that are set to transform inspection tasks across a multitude of asset condition monitoring, building inspection, and other applications. Built on Flir’s new ACE platform, the iXX combines the power of apps with a high-performance thermography inspection tool, enabling scalable, intuitive, and connected condition monitoring. Flir radiometric images The new Flir iXX solves thes...

SimpliSafe®, maker of award-winning smart home security systems, announced the SimpliSafe® Smoke & Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm Listener, an innovative device that enables customers to integrate their current smoke and CO detectors with SimpliSafe's connected system and 24/7 professional monitoring for fire and carbon monoxide hazards. The Alarm Listener works with existing detectors to trigger the SimpliSafe System when there's smoke or CO danger, providing an added layer of pro...

Queclink Wireless Solutions, a provider of IoT devices and hardware, has launched its smallest-ever GPS location device with the introduction of a real-time micro tracker for advanced lone worker protection. The GL30 possesses an ultra-compact and rugged design, multi-network connectivity, and enhanced location capabilities, making it ideal for the safety and security of employees working in remote or high-risk locations. Advanced alert and SOS functionality “The safeguarding of lone wo...

Emerson announced the PACSystems™ IPC 6010, IPC 7010, and IPC 8010 industrial computing platforms. This new line expands Emerson’s family of high-performance industrial personal computer (IPC) models for demanding applications, including artificial intelligence, machine learning and advanced analytics. PACSystems IPCs feature the first CPU in the latest generation of processors designed specifically to support AI-enabled capabilities such as predictive maintenance, process opti...

DH2i, one of the world's major providers of always-secure and always-on IT solutions, recently announced the upcoming release of its flagship DxEnterprise software’s full readiness for public preview release of Microsoft SQL Server 2025. Designed with today's and the future’s AI-driven, dynamic businesses in mind, this update gives both customers and channel partners the power to tackle next-gen workloads with unmatched flexibility, reliability, and ease. With this release, DxEnterp...

DigiCert, a major provider of digital trust, backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”), Crosspoint Capital Partners L.P., and TA Associates Management L.P., announced the acquisition of Valimail, a market pioneer in zero trust email authentication delivered as a service.  With more than 92,000 clients worldwide, up 70% this past year, Valimail is recognised as a pioneer in protecting organisations from phishing, spoofing, and domain-bas...

Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services company, announced that its Unified Command Centre Solution has been named a runner up for the 2025 Project of the Year by Security Distributing and Marketing (SDM) magazine.  SDM’s annual Project of the Year Award recognises exceptional commercial security projects in North America and the dealers and integrators behind them. Integrates real-time video analytics The solution optimises logi...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., a global pioneer in AI-driven security and productivity solutions, along with its subsidiary, RAD-I, announced after unveiling RADCam Enterprise, an existing dealer has requested a quote for 1,000 units.   This request follows yesterday’s announcement of RADCam Enterprise, which expands RAD-I’s proven residential technology into enterprise, education, and public sectors. The product launch marked a significant milestone...

Securitas, the intelligent security solutions partner with world-pioneering technology and expertise, announced an ambitious sustainability strategy aimed at helping clients achieve their goals, while creating measurable value for the business. The new sustainability strategy is built on three powerful pillars: develop people, decarbonise business, and demonstrate integrity. These commitments will enhance efficiency, retention, and trust, ensuring the quality and reliability clients can depend...

Immersive, the pioneer in cyber resilience, announced the appointment of Aniket Menon as Chief Product Officer (CPO) and Thanos Karpouzis as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to its executive leadership team.  These critical additions will support innovation in Immersive One, the company’s unified cyber readiness platform, and reinforce Immersive’s mission to help organisations be ready for cyber threats through its AI-powered, evidence based Prove, Improve, Benchmark, and Report...

Amid growing warnings from cybersecurity analysts about the looming threat of quantum decryption, ImmuniWeb has released a free online tool that checks whether websites are protected by post-quantum cryptography (PQC). The tool analyzes SSL/TLS configurations and verifies their compliance with the latest quantum-resilient encryption standards from NIST. It also checks for adherence to PCI DSS, HIPAA, and other NIST cryptographic requirements. Available via both web interface and API, the tool...

A new survey of 200 anti-money laundering (AML) professionals at US mid-size and community banks reveals a growing gap between confidence and capability in the fight against financial crime. The research, conducted by Quantexa, a pioneer in Decision Intelligence for enterprises and public sector and a pioneering provider of financial crime solutions for the global banking industry, underscores the mounting pressure on institutions that serve as the backbone of the American economy and small bus...

Humanoid robots, widely recognised as one of the most promising carriers of artificial intelligence, are moving rapidly from the lab into everyday life and industry.   To accelerate this transition, a large-scale Humanoid Robotics Data Training Center has officially been launched in Beijing, creating an innovative hub that unites core technology R&D, scenario-based application testing, operator training, and ecosystem collaboration. As a core technology and equipment provider, R...