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Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security, opened nominations for its second-annual Safety Champion Awards. The awards recognise community leaders who work to keep people and places safe. The company will open nominations through July 16, 2025 across three award categories: impact, security professional excellence and school safety; and announce winners at its annual conference, VerkadaOne, this September. Dedication and commitment from safety "The dedication and commitmen...

Appdome, the pioneer in protecting mobile businesses, revealed it has been recognized as the market pioneer and high performer in four (4) additional categories for Spring 2025 on G2. The world’s largest and most trusted software marketplace. The four new pioneer categories include Bot Detection & Mitigation, No-Code Dev Platforms, Rapid App Development and Best Relationship for RASP. Standard in security Appdome strengthens its position in mobile app defence, building on its recogn...

Cequence Security, a pioneer in API security and bot management, unveiled new insights from its CQ Prime threat research team that reveal a surge in cyber threats as businesses race to comply with the March 31 PCI DSS 4.0 deadline. The research underscores the escalating risks of API-driven fraud, credential stuffing, and payment system abuse, particularly in retail and financial services. Drawing on billions of real transactions and attack data from Cequence’s Unified API Prote...

Kollmorgen servo motors are now available with our fourth-generation SFD-M smart feedback device. Offered at no additional cost over Kollmorgen’s earlier SFD models, this encoder offers four times greater positioning accuracy and uses energy-harvesting technology to track absolute multi-turn positioning even when the system is powered off. Revolutionising motion feedback SFD-M allows machine builders to achieve high-resolution multi-turn feedbackKollmorgen, a global pioneer in motion co...

Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announced that Sentera Sensors and Drones, a pioneering provider of advanced sensors and data, has joined the Thermal by FLIR program. Integrating FLIR Boson® thermal camera modules into the Sentera 6X Thermal Series adds new high-precision thermal mapping capabilities to their integrated multispectral and RGB drone payload platform. Sentera 6X Thermal Series Sentera 6X Thermal Series supports agriculture, outdoor, and in...

Security Industry Association (SIA) testified before the California Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation in support of California Assembly Bill 976, legislation that would establish a tax credit program for small retailers in disadvantaged communities who purchase or install security equipment. The bill, introduced Feb. 20 by Assembly Member Anamarie Ávila Farías (D-15), would create a tax program modelled after New York’s Commercial Security Tax Credit progr...

Allegion US, a pioneer in security technology, solutions and services, is proud to announce a strategic alliance with Atrium Campus, renowned for their cloud native campus card solutions for the higher education vertical. The two companies are establishing a formal partnership to revolutionise access control, credentialing, and campus one-card solutions. Together, they aim to deliver an unparalleled, seamless experience for college and university campuses.  Mobile-first approach Driven b...

Everon, a pioneer security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, fire and life safety solutions in the U.S. Announced that David Charney has joined the team as Sr. Vice President, Video Command Center. Expert in security tech With nearly 20 years of industry experience, Charney has established himself as a pioneer of innovation in cutting edge spaces. He has held key executive roles, including President, Chief Operating Officer, and most recently Chief Customer Officer for...

Motorola Solutions announced the new Pelco, an innovative portfolio of artificial-intelligence-powered devices that are purpose-built for enterprises operating in some of the most challenging environments, like oil and gas and ports.  Backed by the company’s deep engineering expertise and significant investments in research and development. Smart surveillance The portfolio brings together specialised security technologies from the strategic acquisitions of VideotecPelco’s dev...

Effective collaboration between security operators, teams, and other departments is essential for the smooth functioning of any organisation.  However, as organisations grow in complexity, it becomes increasingly challenging for teams to coordinate. Factors such as staffing shortages, high turnover rates, and outdated collaboration tools exacerbate these challenges. Streamlining security operations These solutions enhance communication, boosts productivity, and improves overall operation...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, safe, healthy and sustainable buildings, is excited to reveal new products and solutions across its industry-pioneering security portfolio at Booth 18033 at ISC West in Las Vegas, March 31-April 4. The company will highlight how its breadth of offerings and products enhance safety, improve automation and advance real-time situational awareness for customers. Integrated solutions “As security threats grow more complex, organisations need inte...

dormakaba's upcoming EasyAssist™ low energy swing door operator makes entrances more accessible, convenient, and hygienic – with lower costs and time savings from planning to installation. dormakaba will preview EasyAssist at booth #20007 during the International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC) West 2025 in Las Vegas (March 31 - April 4). Operating modes and functions EasyAssist can be used in offices, medical practice buildings, hotels, retail stores, and schools Thanks...

dormakaba is expanding EntriWorX™ with the North American launch of EntriWorX Planner and the introduction of new technology to advance the EntriWorX Insights platform. dormakaba will demonstrate these updates at booth #20007 during the International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC) West 2025 in Las Vegas (March 31 - April 4). Digital environment “We are continually refining EntriWorX to meet the dynamic needs of our customers today,” said Matt Therrien, Associate Vi...

DNAKE, an industry-pioneering and trusted provider of IP video intercom systems and solutions, is thrilled to announce its participation in the upcoming ISC West 2025. Visit DNAKE at this esteemed event to explore the cutting-edge products that deliver comprehensive security and convenience for both residential and commercial settings. When & where? Booth: 3063 Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 - Friday, April 4, 2025 Location: Venetian Expo, Las Vegas Which products are the...

DNAKE, a pioneering innovator in intercom and home automation solutions, is excited to announce its participation in The Security Event 2025, taking place from April 8th to 10th, 2025, at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, UK. They warmly invite visitors to join them at Booth 5/L100 to explore the cutting-edge solutions designed to enhance security, convenience, and the future of smart living. What will they showcase? At The Security Event 2025, DNAKE will show...

i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a pioneering manufacturer of edge computing cameras for security and public safety, announced the launch of the new U-series, marking the first time edge AI has been introduced to all its security camera lines. The U-series is designed for installations that need the accuracy advantages of AI-based object detection in security environments at an entry level. i-PRO U-series line-up The models are mainly suited for detecting intruders, loitering, d...

Sumsub, a full-cycle verification platform, is launching its Reusable Digital Identity product suite. It will effectively mitigate repetitive verification and redundant Know Your Customer (KYC) checks that negatively impact user experience and conversion rates for businesses. The new offerings are set to reduce applicant onboarding times by 50% and boost conversion rates by 30%, on average. Identity multiple services All of the checks required for ensuring a compliant verification m...

Boon Edam Inc., a global pioneer in physical security entrance products, is raising the bar for security entrances at ISC West 2025.  Unveiling the latest advancements and expanded service offerings at stand #23075. This year’s showcase includes expanded service offerings, advanced entrance solutions, and new technology integrations that reinforce Boon Edam’s commitment to securing facilities across industries. Building resilient security solutions “At Boon Edam, we rec...

Regula, a global developer of forensic devices and identity verification solutions, now has 15,000 templates in its identity document template database, the most comprehensive in the world.  This significant update ensures that businesses and government agencies around the globe can verify the latest IDs, including the most advanced biometric documents, with the highest accuracy. Global ID verification simplified Incorporating ID templates from 251 countries and territories and capable o...

iDenfy, a Lithuania-based RegTech solution provider best known for its fraud prevention tools, announced a new milestone established by recognition from G2.  A pioneer B2B review platform, which has named iDenfy as one of the Best Software Products of 2025. This marks iDenfy’s debut on the top 100 list, with the company securing 44th place in the Financial Services Products category and 48th place in the Data Privacy Products section. Trusted security solutions G2’s rankings...

Secure Schools has launched cyber score, a groundbreaking, free-to-use tool designed to help schools measure, benchmark, and improve their cybersecurity posture. Cyber score is designed to help schools benchmark, improve, and better protect against common cybersecurity threats by answering simple one-click statements to calculate their cyber score, built around pioneering cybersecurity standards. Cybersecurity challenges in education Cyber score addresses these challenges by offering a s...

Robust cybersecurity is essential for all organisations. Yet there is a significant gap in how prepared security and IT managers believe they are for a cyber-attack, and the steps their organisations are taking to mitigate threats. Research from Hanwha Vision Europe shows that while overall confidence in video surveillance systems’ security is high, many organisations fall short on fundamental cybersecurity measures. List of practical actions and training tips Over 1,150 IT and sec...

SAFR from RealNetworks, the world’s foremost AI computer vision platform for access control and security, invites ISC West 2025 attendees to experience its revolutionary suite of AI-powered solutions at booth #25089.  SAFR's facial recognition technology delivers unparalleled certainty through industry-pioneer accuracy, enabling organisations to monitor and analyse visual data at speeds far beyond human capabilities—all while maintaining the highest standards of data privacy an...

Trend Micro Incorporated, a global cybersecurity pioneer, revealed a continued annual decline in its Cyber Risk Index (CRI) score. The figure stood at an average of 38.4 for the year, down by 6.2 points from 2023. The data shows a clear trend that organisations leveraging proactive security approaches are seeing measurable risk reduction.  Proactive security with AI Rachel Jin, chief enterprise platform officer at Trend Micro: “Trend customers are embracing our vision for proa...

barox Kommunikation AG is delighted to announce the launch of their new technology partnership with Network Optix, the latest addition to their already extensive integration portfolio with market-pioneering VMS and PSIM providers. This new integration is to be officially launched at The Security Event, 8-10 April 2025, NEC, Birmingham and is set to transform the management and support of Nx Witness video networks. Depth of integration capabilities Nx Witness users will have the option to ful...

Iris ID, the global pioneer in iris recognition technology, will be demonstrating their latest breakthrough contactless biometric identity authentication solutions at ISC West 2025 in booth #28057. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience the company's latest identity portfolio of products, including the advanced IrisAccess® iA1000 and IrisTime® iT100 designed for easy integration into security and time management ecosystems. Time management ecosystems "As security threats gr...

The much-anticipated Inter Airport Southeast Asia (IASEA) 2025 has officially opened now at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, bringing together key airport industry stakeholders, global solution providers, and pioneering experts to shape the future of airport operations and passenger experience. Themed “Airport Operations for Tomorrow,” conversations surrounding these topics are especially crucial as the aviation industry is witnessing rapid transformation and projected global passe...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is highlighting its lineup of innovative key management solutions at booth 15109 at ISC West 2025. The company will feature its trusted Emergency Key Grab (EKG) Kit designed to enhance security and streamline crisis response across multiple sectors, including schools, hospitals, airports, public venues, government buildings, data centres, and other critical environments. Morse Watchmans growth strategy And...

Sabio Group announced the expansion of its acclaimed ‘Disrupt’ programme across Europe for 2025, taking its digital customer experience (CX) transformation event to three major European cities. The expansion of its flagship event comes at a critical time for the CX industry, with artificial intelligence rapidly evolving, cost of living pressures continuing, and volatile energy prices creating significant challenges for contact centres and frontline customer service staff. Expanding...

Solink®, a pioneer in cloud-based video security and analytics, will showcase its vision-enabled security and operations strategy at ISC West. With advances in AI and automation, Solink will unveil how it is helping customers move from passive to active security, and to extend the value of video beyond security, to improve operations.   Advances in AI and physical security Security has been managed as a cost centre–an insurance policy against bad things Security has tradi...