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The Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) has released the seventh edition of its Safety and Security Guidelines for K-12 Schools, which offers the most comprehensive information available on nationwide practices specifically for securing school facilities, from subject matter experts across the education, public safety, and industry sectors.  The seventh-edition release – including updates to the Safety and Security Guidelines and the School Safety and Security Checklist –...

C-TOUCH & DISPLAY SHENZHEN 2025, Asia’s premier B2B expo for display panel and touch panel technologies, will take place from October 28 to 30, 2025, at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Centre (Halls 10, 12, and 14). The event will bring together over 3,500 global exhibitors and brands across the entire touch and display supply chain, including materials, manufacturing equipment, components, testing technologies, and finished products. Innovative ideas with global exper...

FILM & TAPE EXPO 2025, Asia’s premier B2B expo for functional film and industrial adhesive tapes, will take place from October 28 to 30, 2025, at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Centre (Halls 10, 12, and 14). The event will bring together over 3,500 global exhibitors and brands across the entire functional film and industrial adhesive tape supply chain, including materials, manufacturing and processing equipment, solutions, finished products, etc., serving as a one-stop...

Allegion US, a pioneering provider of security solutions, technology and services, has introduced the latest addition to the Schlage® L Series: Motorised Latch Retraction mortise locks, a multi-category winner in the Campus Security Today Secure Campus Awards. First released to the market in March 2025, latch retraction-capable L Series Grade 1 locks create application opportunities across many markets, whether the need is security, controlled access or hands-free operation....

PCI Pal, a premier SaaS provider of secure payments, has partnered with Telesign, a Proximus Global company, to launch a Fraud Management Suite for global enterprises that uses AI to spot fraudulent payments before they happen. The solution is designed to stop one of the most costly types of payment fraud – Card-Not-Present (CNP). CNP attacks are easy to execute, but hard to spot before it is too late. In these attacks, the criminal doesn’t need to steal a physical payment card. Th...

SharpEagle, a pioneer in industrial safety and surveillance solutions, announced the expansion of its Advanced explosion-proof portable lighting range designed to significantly enhance safety and efficiency in hazardous environments. This expanded line aims to meet the growing demand for reliable and certified illumination solutions in sectors such as oil and gas, chemical processing, mining, and other industries where flammable materials pose a risk. Adoption of energy-efficient LED technolog...

As manufacturing facilities become more automated and interconnected, the need for robust security grows more urgent. Factors like automation, supply chain complexity, and new regulatory requirements introduce security threats that many facilities aren’t fully prepared for, putting people, assets, and operations at risk. Range of risks Modern industrial facilities face a diverse range of risks: Cargo Theft: In 2024, U.S. and Canadian businesses faced 3,625 cargo theft incidents...

Nutanix, a pioneer in hybrid multicloud computing, announced it has been positioned as a pioneer in The Forrester Wave: Multicloud Container Platforms, Q3 2025. This is Nutanix’s first appearance in the report following last year’s unveiling of the Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) at Nutanix’s NEXT conference. The launch of NKP followed Nutanix’s acquisition of D2iQ, Inc.’s Kubernetes Platform, enabling the company to provide customers with a comprehensive so...

AtlasIED, a recognised pioneer in the commercial audio and security industries with a strong presence in mass transportation and airport communication systems, announces a strategic integration partnership with Sittig Technologies, the developers of PAXGuide — a modular, intelligent software platform for managing automated airport announcements. This integration reinforces AtlasIED’s commitment to the transportation sector by expanding its ability to deliver scalable, automated, and...

artius.iD, the global pioneer in decentralised identity management solutions, has signed a deal with real estate investment platform Tirios to bring its ultra-secure, passwordless ID verification technology to the platform’s users. Once the implementation is complete, Tirios users will be able to seamlessly access their investment accounts using artius.iD’s identity verification technology, without the need for passwords, multi-factor authentication, or verification codes. This wil...

Illumio, the breach containment company, announced the general availability of Illumio Insights, a powerful new product within the Illumio Platform. As the only platform that delivers a complete approach to reducing lateral movement risk, Illumio now combines AI-powered detection, real-time risk insights, and one-click containment with strategic segmentation for proactive protection. Built on an AI security graph, Illumio Insights transforms how security teams detect, prioritise, and contain t...

Corsha, the first and only Machine Identity Provider (mIDP) purpose-built to secure machine-to-machine (M2M) communication across operational systems and critical infrastructure, announced an investment from Cybernetix Ventures, a pioneering early-stage VC firm at the forefront of robotics, automation, and physical AI. The funds will accelerate Corsha’s mission to secure every machine connection across robotics and industrial autonomous systems. Secure identity and access management Cor...

At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2025, Alibaba Group showcased a series of AI-driven innovation, unveiling the next-generation intelligent automotive cockpits, transformative collaborations with global enterprises and its first AI-powered smart glasses. All powered by Alibaba’s advanced Qwen large language models (LLMs), these breakthroughs demonstrate how AI is moving beyond the lab and into real-world applications across automotive, facility management and consumer...

Acoem, a pioneer in advanced acoustic threat detection solutions, announced the appointment of Edwin (Ed) Brennen as Business Development Manager for its ATD (Acoustic Threat Detection) team. With more than 35 years of experience across public sector technology and electronic security, Brennen will lead Acoem’s channel partner development efforts in North America. Acoem’s ATD solution Brennen joins Acoem with many years of experience selling and keeping security technology solutio...

Zimperium, the world's pioneer in mobile security, announced new findings from its zLabs team on an evolving mobile banking trojan dubbed DoubleTrouble.  The malware, which disguises itself using random two-word method names, has rapidly grown in sophistication—adding screen recording, advanced keylogging, and new UI overlay capabilities designed to steal credentials and manipulate infected devices. Discord-hosted APKs Initially spread viaphishing sites posing as European banks, Do...

Rapid7, Inc., a pioneer in threat detection and exposure management, announced the launch of Incident Command, a powerful new next-gen SIEM extending the capabilities of its Command Platform, purpose-built to transform how security teams detect, investigate, and respond to threats. Incident Command unifies preventative attack and exposure management together with threat detection and response, all powered by Agentic AI workflows trained on playbooks designed by Rapid7’s own SOC experts,...

Johnson Controls recently released Software House C•CURE IQ v3.10, the latest advancement to its intelligent security platform. C•CURE v3.10 delivers an integrated access control and video surveillance experience through a single browser-based interface, meeting operator demand for dynamic alarm prioritisation, spatial and occupancy analytics, and attendance reporting. Updated version This updated version allows operators to seamlessly monitor outdoor GIS maps This updated version...

Texas-based Garrett Metal Detectors announced that it had begun taking orders for its newly released SecureFlow™ Kiosk. Product details for SecureFlow are now live and available on garrett.com. The SecureFlow Kiosk is an enhanced user interface for Garrett Paragon walk-through metal detectors. This tablet-based accessory provides constant access to recent alarm information as well as current walkthrough settings and a live view of the Paragon's zone indication and ready lights. It connect...

Hikvision, a pioneer in the AI-powered Internet of Things (AIoT), has released a suite of next-generation checkpoint cameras, traffic incident detection cameras, and servers, powered by advanced large-scale Traffic AI models. These innovative products are designed to significantly enhance detection accuracy, reduce false alarms, and improve overall traffic safety. Revolutionary AI models Hikvision's large-scale traffic AI models are based on the Guanlan Large-Scale AI Model platform. They hav...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn the full US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced a new partnership with Everbridge, Inc., the pioneer in High Velocity Critical Event Management (CEM) and national public warning solutions. The alliance is designed to provide organisations with rapid emergency response and intelligent situational awareness in the event of a gun-related threat. AI-powered risk intelligence...

NAKIVO Inc., a fast-growing software company specialising in protecting virtual, physical, cloud, and SaaS environments, announced strong results for Q2 2025. The company reported growth in financial performance, customer acquisition, partner expansion, and cloud channel adoption, with revenue in the Americas up 40% compared to the same period in 2024.  Revenue growth The Americas led all regions with a 40% year-over-year revenue increase followed by EMEA In Q2 2025, the company recorde...

ABCA Systems, a major provider of fire protection, security, and communications systems based in North Tyneside, is delighted to announce the acquisition of RAAM Construction, a well-established provider of fire protection, construction, maintenance, and repair services. Headquartered in Enfield, North London, RAAM Construction has been operating for nearly 19 years, delivering specialist services to commercial and public sector clients across London and the South East. The company is widely r...

Regula, a developer of identity verification (IDV) solutions and forensic devices, enters a strategic technology partnership with Indicio, a market pioneer in Verifiable Credential technology and decentralised identity solutions. Together, the two companies will deliver a breakthrough in portable digital trust by issuing document and biometric identity verification solutions as tamper-proof Verifiable Credentials. Set of ID authenticity checks Regula has the most complete set of ID authentici...

Hospitals have no peaceful nights, most of the time! During one such night, there was a chilling alert from the maternity ward: an infant's ankle tag had triggered an unauthorised exit alarm. Immediately, the hospital's integrated security system - unseen guardian - sprang to life. Doors around the nursery automatically locked down, surveillance cameras swiveled to cover every exit, and a live video feed, along with an alert, reached security personnel’s mobile devices – all in a fl...

DeterTech is proud to announce it has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, making a public pledge of support for the armed forces community. The company has received the Bronze Award in recognition of its existing commitments and proud track record of being a forces-friendly employer. The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise from the nation that those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. It focuses on ensuring members of the armed forces community have the same acce...

The physical security market continues to move at breakneck speed. Artificial intelligence, analytics, the cloud and edge processing have created new, exciting data points for greater situational awareness and enhanced response. Within this context, unfortunately, come inefficiencies created by years of stitching together disparate solutions that operate in silos and don’t fully integrate with other systems. Challenges in security Wavestore’s Blind Spot Summit 2025 at its global h...

Commvault, a major provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, announced its intent to acquire Satori Cyber Ltd (Satori), a data and AI security company. Enterprises are facing a perfect storm of AI adoption, data growth and sprawl, and regulatory pressures globally. The need to manage these challenges across hybrid and multi-cloud environments is paramount for security, IT, and business pioneers, as well as boards. Control access to sensitive data By...

Rhombus, a pioneer in cloud-managed physical security solutions, announced the expansion of its AI-powered Operational Analytics capabilities with two powerful new features: Line Crossing and Occupancy Counting. These solutions give organisations real-time spatial intelligence tools to improve how they manage traffic flow, space utilisation, and staffing. Both work with existing Rhombus camera infrastructure and can be centrally managed from the Rhombus console. Tradit...

New research from Dell Technologies and Intel reveals that 71% of U.K. IT Decision Makers (ITDMs) view the move to Microsoft Windows 11 as an opportunity to upgrade their PC fleets with AI-capable systems.  The ‘Windows 11 and AI PC Readiness Report’ also found that U.K. businesses see upgrading to AI PCs when they transition to Windows 11 to transform operations, with 64% saying being able to run AI applications effectively is critical or extremely critical for their organisat...

Nearly two in five healthcare workers in the U.S. say they have considered leaving their positions due to safety concerns, with almost half (45%) likely to leave their job in the next 12 months, according to new research conducted by Verkada in partnership with The Harris Poll. Verkada's Healthcare Safety Report Against the backdrop of an already challenging environment that has pushed 138,000 nurses out of the workforce since 2022, Verkada's Healthcare Worker Safety Report...