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SecurityBridge, creator of the Cybersecurity Command Centre for SAP, announced Secure Together New York 2025, an in-person SAP security event on November 12, 2025, at the Accenture Office, One Manhattan West, New York. SecurityBridge’s expertise in SAP cybersecurity has been featured by top-tier media outlets, including Forbes, TechRadar, and The Hacker News. The company will join forces with partners - Accenture, Bowbridge, Fortinet, NextLabs, and Saviynt to deliver a full day of expert...
SecurityBridge, creator of the Cybersecurity Command Centre for SAP, announced that Bill Oliver, Managing Director for the Americas, and Tim Alsop, Product Architect and Managing Director for the U.K., will present at ASUG Tech Connect 2025 on strategies for securing SAP environments. Their session, “Securing the Digital Core: SAP Cybersecurity Strategies,” will highlight the SecurityBridge Platform and the newly integrated TrustBroker technology, demonstrating how these...
Axis Communications, a pioneer in network video, has bolstered its network camera range with several significant product announcements in recent weeks. These include an all-in-one AI-powered bispectral camera offering dual thermal and visual surveillance in one PTZ device; plus, four next-generation, AI-powered bullet cameras offering outstanding image quality and forensic detail. Built on ARTPEC-9, the latest Axis system-on-chip, these new Axis IP cameras offer accelerated performance and make...
WatchGuard Technologies, a global pioneer in unified cybersecurity for managed service, announced a major expansion of its WatchGuard Cloud PSA (Professional Services Automation), now offering deep, native support for ConnectWise Manage, Autotask PSA, and HaloPSA. This broad integration ‒ which includes the entire portfolio of Network, Identity, Endpoint, and MDR services ‒ solidifies WatchGuard's continued commitment to empowering MSPs by embedding security management directly into the c...
An Open Integration Platform is a software that integrates several unconnected security systems, controlling them via a unified user adapter. This enables the user to detect occuring situations and to resolve them in an optimal way. Such a solution is often also called a PSIM or security and building management system. WinGuard is an Open Integration Platform reaching far beyond the common scope, offering the possibility for cross-domain integration of the complete security, building and commun...
Milestone Systems, a world pioneer in data-driven video technology, announced a forthcoming generative AI-powered video analytics plug-in for its XProtect video management software, developed in collaboration with NVIDIA. Designed to help operators contextualise alarms and focus on what truly matters, the new tool automates video review, filters out false alarms, and based on initial findings could reduce up to 30% of operator alarm fatigue. A beta version will debut at Smart City Expo World C...
Minuteman Security & Life Safety, the 2025 SDM Systems Integrator of the Year and one of North America’s fastest-growing security and life safety integrators, announced the acquisition of Life Safety Integrated Systems Inc., a pioneering systems integrator based in Buffalo, New York. This strategic acquisition of LSIS expands Minuteman’s geographic footprint across New York State, strengthening the company’s ability to serve both existing and new customers with local exper...
Milestone Systems, a world pioneer in data-driven video technology, announced a forthcoming generative AI-powered video analytics plug-in for its XProtect® video management software, developed in collaboration with NVIDIA. Designed to help operators contextualise alarms and focus on what truly matters, the new tool automates video review, filters out false alarms, and based on initial findings could reduce up to 30% of operator alarm fatigue. A beta version will debut at Smart City Expo Wo...
Teledyne FLIR OEM, a Teledyne Technologies Incorporated company and the global pioneer in enabling thermal imaging innovation, announced its latest Thermal by FLIR collaboration with SYPAQ Systems, one of Australia's pioneering sovereign drone manufacturers. The new CorvoX small unmanned aerial system (SUAS), featuring the NDAA-compliant and ITAR-free Boson® thermal infrared (IR) camera, is under contract to be delivered to the Australian Army in December 2025 under the Australian Def...
Kong Inc., a pioneering developer of cloud API and AI technologies, announced the general availability of Insomnia 12, the open source API development platform that unifies designing, mocking, debugging, and testing APIs. The new release focuses on making Insomnia smarter, faster, and more accessible for developers building APIs and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers with native MCP clients, AI mock servers, and AI-powered commit suggestions. Latest version of Insomnia As agentic AI adoptio...
In the eyes of some, locks are simply used for keeping people out, and for keeping the contents of a building, cabinet or locker safe. But as they know at Codelocks, access control is about so much more than that. It’s about managing spaces and giving people convenient access in ways that can transform how a building or space works and feels. That’s one of the reasons they rarely talk about ‘security’, if at all. If they focus on access control as being simply about prot...
DeterTech, a major innovator of risk management and crime prevention solutions, has donated £5,000 to National Crimebeat, a youth-focused charity that supports community-led crime reduction initiatives across the UK. National Crimebeat is passionate about empowering the next generation and DeterTech’s donation will aid the charity in continuing to support young people across the UK, rewarding a broad range of initiatives led by young people to reduce crime. National Crimebeat holds...
Gallagher Security is pleased to announce the official opening of its new office in Southport on the Gold Coast, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued growth across Australia and the broader APAC and IMEA regions. This new location is Gallagher’s second office in Australia, following the establishment of the Gallagher Customer Service Centre in Epping, Victoria in 2016. Ribbon-cutting ceremony The Gold Coast office was officially opened on Tuesday, 4 Nov...
Zimperium, the world pioneer in mobile security, highlighted the growing threat of mobile bots operating inside trusted apps. These bots represent a new form of automation that bypasses traditional defences, such as CAPTCHAs, rate limits, and MFA, making them nearly impossible to distinguish from legitimate users and enabling fraud at scale. Unlike web-driven bots that flood networks with suspicious traffic, mobile bots run on the client side, inside the app itself. By exploiting APIs, ses...
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 successfully completed an advanced pilot program with a major healthcare provider. The initial pilot project involved the evaluation of three RIO™ 360 units positioned at two different hospital locations. Having successfully completed the pilot program, these three units will now s...
Colt Technology Services (Colt), the global digital infrastructure company, released data from its latest research entitled ‘Concern to Confidence: How Telecoms Businesses Can Embrace AI Without Leaving People Behind’, which explores telecoms employee sentiment around AI in the workplace. The Colt report – built on in-depth interviews and a survey which questioned 1005 workers from a variety of roles in telecoms firms from Finland, France, German...
OPSWAT Academy, a premier provider of critical infrastructure protection (CIP) cybersecurity training, announced it was named a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Submitter Partner by ISC2. The collaboration enables cybersecurity professionals worldwide to grow their expertise while meeting maintenance requirements for their ISC2 certifications, including CISSP, CCSP, and additional globally recognised credentials. “Partnering with ISC2, the world’s leading member...
The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) stipulates that, in future, manufacturers and distributors of digital products with an internet connection must provide a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM). This will help to identify potential software vulnerabilities that could be exploited by hackers so that they can be remedied in a timely manner. The CRA therefore requires a detailed list of all programs, libraries, frameworks, and dependencies for networked devices, machines, and systems, without exceptio...
DoorBird, a global pioneer in IP video door intercom systems, is proud to announce a new integration with Telecor’s eSeries Public Address and Intercom Solution. This collaboration brings together DoorBird’s advanced IP video technology with Telecor’s robust communication platform, delivering a unified solution for smarter, more secure facility access and communication. DoorBird’s high-definition IP video door stations are trusted worldwide in residential, commercial, a...
SCD, a global pioeer in defence technology specialising in the development and manufacture of a wide range of cooled and uncooled infrared detectors, announces a follow-on order from a major homeland security integrator for its next-generation HD MWIR (High-Definition Mid-Wave Infrared) detectors featuring extended operational lifetime. Powered by SCD's advanced HOT (High Operating Temperature) technology coupled with robust advanced cooling technology, the new detectors deliver a breakth...
Infrared thermography has become an indispensable tool in the petrochemical and refining industries, and Jason Czajkowski, IRT Thermography Manager at PROtect, is leading the charge in applying the latest technologies to improve safety, efficiency, and asset integrity. A Level III #13966 certified Master Thermographer and CWI, Czajkowski and his team at PROtect are early adopters of FLIR’s newest furnace inspection tool: the FLIR G609. This article outlines why PROtect transitioned from t...
The Organising Committee of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026) has announced that EDGE, one of the world’s pioneering advanced technology groups, will be the Main Sponsor of the ninth edition of the event, set to take place from 19 to 22 January 2026 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). Held over four days, DIMDEX 2026 takes place under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar...
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions will be returning to Greenbuild 2025, the world's largest annual event for green building professionals. This conference and expo is a pioneering global platform for sustainable building. Held from November 4–7, 2025, in Los Angeles, it brings together architects, engineers, owners, and sustainability pioneers to explore innovations, educational opportunities, and products that advance the future of green design and construction. Door and access solution...
Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology, has announced plans to open two new international offices — one in Cologne, Germany, and another in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The expansion strengthens Blackline’s operations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), bringing the company closer to its rapidly-growing customer base in these regions. Blackline’s Cologne office adds to its established network in the U.K. and France, providing...
Oncam announced the next phase in its evolution: a forthcoming end-to-end, direct-to-cloud video platform designed to simplify deployment, empower integrators, and redefine enterprise surveillance. The announcement signals a new era for the company as it expands its long-standing expertise in intelligent imaging into a connected, cloud-first ecosystem. Built by Oncam’s UK and US engineering teams, the platform brings together AI-enabled cameras, intelligent IoT devices, and cloud-integrat...
Princeton Identity, a pioneer in advanced iris biometric identity solutions, is proud to announce that Brian K. Tuskan has joined the company as its newest Executive Advisor. Tuskan brings more than two decades of experience in law enforcement and corporate security leadership, having served as Chief Security Officer for both Microsoft and ServiceNow, where he helped define industry-pioneering programs in global security, safety, and intelligence-driven operations. Deep strategic security expe...
Cellebrite DI Ltd, global pioneer in premier Digital Investigative and Intelligence solutions for the public and private sectors, announced the appointment of Holly Windham as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer. Ms. Windham brings extensive legal leadership experience for growth-oriented technology companies with deep expertise spanning software, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, data privacy and public sector contracting - areas critical to Cellebrite's continued growth and market lead...
Every morning, it happens in offices everywhere: that tiny, almost imperceptible delay. The brief pause to find a keycard, the slow queue at the security desk, the momentary friction that interrupts the rhythm of the day. This isn't just a minor annoyance—it's a Productivity Tax. These small moments add up, draining efficiency and leaving teams frustrated before they even get to their desks. But what if they could eliminate that friction with a single glance? What if access control wasn't...
Addressing one of the most critical issues affecting society, the education and healthcare communities, parents in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States, and — above all else — students in higher education and K-12, ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions Tri-State is hosting an important summit on security and life safety in Philadelphia. The summit will feature experienced experts from major universities, school districts, healthcare, and law enforcement to explore collaborativ...
Pioneering provider of fully integrated fire control systems, Inim Electronics, will launch its innovative software, FireDesigner, for fire safety professionals, at this year’s London Build 2025 - 19 / 20 November. The company welcomes visitors to meet the Inim team at Stand J25, to see the software in action, and learn how it can help consultants and designers to make system planning faster, simpler, and fully compliant. FireDesigner simplifies complex system configurations, transformin...
