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VIVOTEK, the global security solution provider, announces major enhancements to its VORTEX cloud platform, introducing the generative AI-Powered “Think Alert” feature alongside advanced personal safety detection capabilities. These upgrades are designed to enable enterprises and public-sector organisations to strengthen operational resilience, improve risk response, and elevate overall security efficiency. Cloud security ecosystem To further expand its cloud security ecosystem, VO...

Ken Gould Consulting is proud to announce the appointment of Lew Walters as Senior Consultant. Known throughout the professional security community as the “Security Guru,” Walters brings over 55 years of experience to the firm, further strengthening its position as a leader in strategic security advisory. Walters’ career is distinguished by deep involvement in both the manufacturing and monitoring sectors of the alarm industry. He has held pivotal roles including National Sale...

The biggest cybersecurity risks to organisations are not zero-day vulnerabilities or exotic malware, but attackers quietly abusing the same trusted internal access paths businesses rely on every day, research from Zero Networks confirmed today. Since such breaches are, ultimately, impossible to prevent, organisations need to fundamentally shift their cybersecurity strategies: away from focusing solely on preventing access, and towards limiting what IT assets intruders can reach and exploit once...

DoorBird, one of the pioneer providers of intelligent door communication systems, is unveiling a technological world first at ISE in Barcelona. For the first time, IP video intercom systems with integrated 5G mobile connectivity are available on the market. With the new D31TDV 5G and D31TDH 5G models, DoorBird enables a reliable internet connection without the need for Ethernet cabling, redefining flexibility and system resilience in door communication through 5G technology. Significantly simp...

Atos, a foremost provider of AI-powered digital transformation, has worked with National Grid to develop Triton, an innovative new Digital Twin and Data Visualisation Tool that will revolutionise electricity infrastructure planning. Future of electricity network Triton will enable National Grid to accelerate how it plans the future electricity network and support the significant increase in energy demand required to achieve Great Britain’s decarbonisation goals. Triton is a new advanced...

Zimperium, the pioneer in mobile security, announced new research from its zLabs threat research team revealing a large-scale Android surveillance campaign dubbed Arsink RAT, a cloud-native Remote Access Trojan (RAT) designed to harvest sensitive data and give attackers intrusive control over infected devices while blending into legitimate cloud traffic. The investigation, titled “The Rise of Arsink RAT,” identified 1,216 unique malicious Android app samples, tied to 317 distinct co...

Everon, LLC, a security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, video, fire and life safety solutions ranked the third-largest security company in the U.S. by SDM Magazine, announces the expansion of its remote video monitoring portfolio with an enhanced active video monitoring service designed to deliver proactive threat detection and response for commercial environments at its UL-Listed redundant monitoring centers. Leveraging existing camera systems and infrastructure, the so...

Nozomi Networks, the pioneer in OT, IoT and cyber‑physical system security, announced that Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has completed its acquisition of the company. Originally announced on September 9, the transaction marks the start of a new phase of growth for Nozomi Networks while preserving the company’s independent operations, vendor‑neutral technology roadmap, and established go‑to‑market partnerships. As a wholly owned subsidiary, Nozomi Networks will continue to support the f...

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, releases healthcare-specific insights from its 2026 State of Physical Security Report. Based on insights from physical security professionals worldwide, including those working in or with the healthcare sector, the report shows healthcare organisations continuing to favour hybrid-cloud deployments while increasing focus on access control, AI, and cross-department collaboration. Hybrid-cloud deployments Hybrid-cloud deployment...

Hikvision announced it has been awarded ISO/IEC 29147:2018 and ISO/IEC 30111:2019 certification by the British Standards Institution (BSI), a globally recognised standards and certification body. The achievement endorses that Hikvision’s vulnerability management practices aligns with the international standards. Jointly developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), ISO/IEC 29147 and ISO/IEC 30111 provide a st...

DigiCert, a foremost global provider of intelligent trust, released its Q4 2025 RADAR Threat Intelligence Brief, delivering data-driven insights into how global internet demand and cyber threats converged during the fourth quarter. Drawing from trillions of network events across DigiCert’s global security platform, which includes UltraDNS, UltraDDoS Protect, and UltraWAF, RADAR provides one of the most comprehensive views of today’s evolving threat landscape.  The Q4 RAD...

Hakimo, the pioneer in AI-powered physical security monitoring platforms, announces the launch of Forensic Search, a new capability that allows security teams to instantly search and investigate video footage using natural language without the need of any expensive server infrastructure. With Forensic Search, users can simply type queries like “person in a red shirt,” “person opening car door,” or “red car in parking lot,” and retrieve relevant moments from h...

At FENCETECH 2026, Nice, a pioneer in smart living and perimeter access solutions, is highlighting its complete, end-to-end gate and access control portfolio, bringing together the innovation of Nice and the proven reliability of HySecurity under one unified ecosystem. Nice’s presence at FENCETECH reinforces how its broad portfolio supports every stage and environment of a project—from design-forward residential properties to the most demanding commercial, industrial, and high-secur...

Mesh Security, the company delivering the world’s first Cybersecurity Mesh Architecture (CSMA) platform, announces a $12 million Series A funding round led by Lobby Capital, with participation from S Ventures (SentinelOne CVC), and BrightPixel Capital. Mesh provides the execution layer for modern security operations, as enterprises shift toward unifying fragmented security investments into a single, interoperable system that reduces exposure and improves business resiliency at scale. Mod...

For large retailers with hundreds of branches, operational challenges often feel familiar. Rising crime, staff shortages, tight margins and ageing infrastructure dominate boardroom conversations. Yet while many organisations focus on headline issues, smaller structural inefficiencies quietly drain budgets year after year. One of the most overlooked is keyholding and access management. The financial impact of traditional keyholding models is significant. Across large retail estates, annual costs...

Quorum Cyber reveals the extensive, but alarming findings of its 2026 Global Cyber Risk Outlook report. AI automation and Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) platforms have fundamentally altered the threat landscape, enabling nation-state actors to automate up to 90% of intrusions, and pushing vulnerability disclosures past 35,000 for the first time. Attackers abandon slow-encryption tactics, as evidenced by ransom demands in financial services exploding by 179%. Organisations face a stark reality:...

Motorola Solutions announces the launch of Assist Suites, a portfolio of role-based AI for public safety solutions designed to deliver the right intelligence to the right person at the right time. Assist Suites synthesise multiple sources of data from across an agency - 911 audio, body and in-car camera footage, radio transcripts and more - into a unified thread of intelligence to help accelerate emergency response times, enhance safety and transparently support the highest levels of operational...

Mobile Pro Systems, a provider of mobile surveillance platforms for remote and dynamic environments, announced that Colin DePree has joined the company as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. DePree joins Mobile Pro Systems as organisations across North America increasingly rely on mobile and distributed surveillance to complement fixed security infrastructure. Recent market analysis shows that mobile surveillance deployments grew 28% year-over-year, highlighting a strong demand for solutions...

Automatic Systems, a pioneer in the automation of secure entrance control, is pleased to welcome two new hires - Andrew Saabas and Derek Whitis. Andrew Saabas has come aboard as Technical Services Manager. In this role, he is responsible for leading and supervising the Technical Support and Service Technician teams to deliver high-quality, customer-focused technical services. This role ensures tailored support solutions that enhance the overall customer experience and strengthen long-term custo...

RealMan Robotics, a system-level infrastructure platform company for the era of embodied intelligence, unveiled its latest advancements at CES 2026, showcasing a comprehensive technology stack spanning hardware, data, and remote operations. At the exhibition, RealMan presented three core innovations: A fully integrated joint module Ultra-lightweight humanoid robotic arms The Global Labor Network (GLN), powered by RealBOT wheel-foldable robots and the Humanoid Robot Data Training Center...

COMAU has deployed its in.Grid Robot Monitoring platform at IVECO’s Valladolid plant in Spain, helping support the customer’s industrial digitalisation strategy. Developed to enhance operational visibility and improve maintenance efficiency, the cloud-based system monitors COMAU robots on IVECO’s Door Ring and Mascherone assembly lines. COMAU’s in.Grid Robot Monitoring system autonomously captures production and process data, identifies performance deviations, signals an...

Altronix, the pioneer in power and data transmission for the professional security industry, has partnered with Hanwha Vision to support the company’s recent launch of access control solutions. Altronix’s industry pioneer Trove™ Access and Power Integration products are now the preferred power choice for the new Hanwha Vision OnCAFE access control platform. This seamless integration simplifies access system layout and wiring, reducing installation and labor costs. Proactive p...

Zero Networks, the provider of zero trust security solutions, announces that it received a 5 out of 5 overall from customers in the 2026 Gartner Peer Insights™ “Voice of the Customer for Network Security Microsegmentation” based on 25 verified end-user reviews as of January 2026. Zero Networks was the only vendor in the report to receive a 5-star rating. The Gartner Peer Insights “Voice of the Customer” synthesises Gartner Peer Insights reviews into insights for bu...

Orion Entrance Control, Inc. announces the availability of Orion DataGuard™, the first fully automated, AI-enabled security screening room engineered specifically for modern hyperscale and enterprise data center environments. With the rapid growth of artificial intelligence driving massive increases in compute infrastructure, the demand for physical protection around sensitive server capacity has never been higher. From edge-based remote security to dark data centers and reduction in SOC...

DoorBird continues to rank among the pioneer brands in the industry: the Berlin-based manufacturer of intelligent door communication solutions has once again been honoured with the PLUS X AWARD as Best Brand of the Year, following its 2025 win. With this distinction, the independent expert jury once again recognises DoorBird’s holistic brand performance. This award adds to a long series of accolades DoorBird has received in recent years. Numerous design awards as well as quality seals for...

Allient Inc., a global designer and manufacturer of speciality Motion, Controls, Power and lightweighting composite / advanced materials products and solutions for targeted industries and applications, announces it will attend UAV Technology USA 2026, taking place 2–3 February at the Hilton Arlington in Arlington, VA. Allient has a strong track record in the drone market, combining decades of engineering expertise with high-volume U.S. manufacturing to produce COTS/MOTS propulsion motors,...

Texas-based Garrett Metal Detectors announced today that its new Vortex™ CSI for law enforcement professionals is available for sale and shipment worldwide. The Vortex CSI was developed from the Vortex™ series of ground search metal detectors. As such, it is lightweight, durable, waterproof to 16 feet, and powered by Garrett's MD-MF multifrequency technology. Compensation of soil interference More than that, it carries a host of features carefully designed to make it a highly effi...

Brivo, the pioneer in cloud-native physical security, releases 2026 Trends in Video Surveillance. The report identifies the seven trends that will directly impact businesses worldwide in 2026. A resource for business leaders, security professionals, and IT managers, the 2026 Trends report provides information, analysis, and tips about privacy protection, expanding regulations, public safety, and how AI-enhanced video surveillance has profoundly improved the detection and deterrence of threats,...

Group-IB, a creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, announces the launch of the Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) solution as part of its Unified Risk Platform (URP). Group-IB’s Cloud Security Posture Management is designed to reduce risks associated with cloud transformation and ensure business continuity by identifying misconfigurations, eliminating compliance gaps, and enhancing cloud security from initial development through to de...

DigiCert, a pioneer in intelligent trust, announces that the company has been named a pioneer in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) Vendor Assessment (doc #US52990725, January 2026). The recognition highlights DigiCert’s leadership in helping organisations modernise PKI and automate certificate lifecycle operations as certificate validity periods continue to shorten and machine identities proliferate across complex hybrid and cloud environments. Policy-...