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DigiCert, a pioneering global provider of digital trust, announced that DigiCert ONE solutions are now available for purchase through Microsoft Azure Marketplace, offering customers and partners an efficient way to access DigiCert's digital trust solutions. With DigiCert ONE now listed on Azure Marketplace, customers gain streamlined access to DigiCert's comprehensive platform for managing digital certificates and securing data and devices at scale. This partnership simplifies purchas...

OPSWAT, a global pioneer in critical infrastructure protection established in the U.S., announced its acquisition of Fend Incorporated. Fend is a pioneering data pipeline and cybersecurity company dedicated to securing operational technology (OT) against cyber threats, ransomware, and other evolving risks. Based in Arlington, Virginia, Fend is known for its expertise in protecting U.S. government agencies, utilities, oil and gas, manufacturing, and other critical industries where air-gappe...

Sentrycs, a technology pioneer in the Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) industry, announced its continued progress globally within the public safety market. The company recently closed agreements with two new law enforcement organisations, including one in North America. These new agreements will deliver core protocol manipulation sensor solutions across a wide variety of scenarios, from fixed sites to vehicle-mounted (mobile) operations. Drone sightings The company has seen a noticeabl...

In 2025, over 100,000 online platforms in the UK must start effectively verifying the age of their users to comply with the Online Safety Act (OSA). Adult sites are the first in Ofcom’s spotlight, needing to implement age verification tools to prevent underage users from accessing their platforms in January 2025. Why is it important? The incidence of online harm has never been higher, and all stakeholders are keen to see action to protect children. The research (among 2,000 UK children)...

Shelly Group, a global pioneer of IoT and smart building solutions, announces the expanded Shelly Wave lineup for the U.S. market, enhanced with Z-Wave® Long Range (ZWLR) technology. This development represents a significant advancement in smart home connectivity, delivering extended transmission range, robust network scalability, and improved energy efficiency. Benefits by ZWLR technology The expanded lineup features eleven Shelly Wave solutions super-charged with support for ZWLR The S...

Global cybersecurity firm Performanta celebrates the recognition of its Head of Security Automation, Torvald Johnson, as one of Microsoft’s first Security Copilot Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs). The first of only 10 Security Copilot MVPs worldwide, Johnson has been recognised for his practical expertise, leadership and guidance across the cybersecurity sector and wider industries, and commitment to pursuing a future of cyber safety. Performanta’s cyber innovation “It is...

Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services provider, announced its acquisition of Unified Command, an event safety and security technology provider. Specialising in event surveillance video, command centre operations and situational awareness services, the addition of Unified Command supports Allied Universal’s growth strategy to become the most technologically advanced security services provider in the world.  Integral role in evolution Memb...

DigiCert, a pioneering global provider of digital trust solutions, announced the release of its open-source Domain Control Validation (DCV) library, building on its contributions to the PKI community. The release of the new library is designed to strengthen the domain validation process and reduce errors in certificate issuance. This latest release joins pkilint, another open-source tool from DigiCert that ensures certificates are accurate and comply with standards. DigiCert’s open-sourc...

Onity, a global pioneer in electronic access solutions and mobile credentialing and a Honeywell brand, announces the expansion of its partnership with Extra Space Storage, Inc., the largest self-storage company in the United States. Onity and Extra Space Storage are advancing storage unit access across the country with next-generation mobile access technology, allowing customers to enter storage units quickly and safely without a traditional lock and key.  Onity's Passport locking solutio...

Gallagher Security is celebrating a landmark year distinguished by the growth and innovation of its industry-pioneering solutions. As 2024 approaches, the global executive team reflects on the milestones that defined the year and offers a glimpse into the bold plans for 2025.  Award-winning excellence  Gallagher’s dedication to innovation and quality was recognised across the globe in 2024. Controller 7000 The cyber-forward Controller 7000 (C7000) earned top honours in New Z...

SailPoint Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in unified identity security for enterprises, announced a strategic partnership with Imprivata, a digital identity company for life- and mission-critical industries. Through this partnership, SailPoint will acquire Imprivata’s existing identity governance and administration business. The two companies have also agreed to become strategic go-to-market partners in healthcare, creating a best-of-breed identity security and access management alliance th...

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has been recently named a pioneer in The Forrester Wave™: Public Cloud Platforms Q4 2024 report. Alibaba Cloud believes this designation recognises its depth of its cloud and AI offerings and strategy, its significant global presence, as well as the ability to provide its global customers with a wide range of products and services. This is the first time Alibaba Cloud has been recognised as a pioneer among o...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has unveiled the first-ever national economic impact study on the security industry, highlighting the positive impact the security industry has on jobs, wages and federal and state revenue in the United States. The study, conducted by Florida-based John Dunham & Associates, uses the most current methodology and data available from 2024. Security Economic Report  The study found that the security industry – as a dynamic and rapidly gr...

XIMEA, a pioneering innovator in machine vision cameras, is excited to announce its participation in SPIE Photonics West 2025. At the event, XIMEA will be showcasing, among others, its latest camera series, the xiX-Xtreme. Designed for demanding industrial and scientific applications, the xiX-Xtreme series offers unparalleled performance and flexibility. Equipped with state-of-the-art Sony Pregius S sensors and high-speed PCIe interfaces, these cameras deliver exceptional image quality and data...

Matrix proudly participated in the prestigious MEP Conclave 2024, hosted at the Hyatt Ahmedabad on the 12th and 13th of December 2024. This landmark event brought together pioneers, consultants, and industry experts from the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) sectors to explore innovations and address challenges. Focus on sustainability The event’s central theme of Sustainability resonated strongly with Matrix’s vision. The conclave emphasised environmentally conscious ope...

The collaboration of Bosch and Genetec™ is bringing even greater benefits to customers with direct-to-cloud integration of Bosch cameras with Genetec Security Centre SaaS, as well as new intelligent detection and enhanced search capabilities available through Genetec Cloudlink™ cloud-managed appliance connections. Available with camera firmware release 9.40, customers choosing Genetec Security Centre SaaS gain support for Bosch application-specific artificial int...

Matrix Comsec, a pioneer in Security and Telecommunication solutions, was honoured with the CII Industrial Innovation Award 2024, recognising Matrix as one among the Top 75 Most Innovative Companies in India. The award was presented at the CII Industrial Innovation Awards ceremony held in New Delhi on 13th December 2024. Instituted by CII in 2014, the CII Industrial Innovation Awards celebrate visionary enterprises across various industry segments. These prestigious awards aim to recognise and...

Salto has released the DBolt Touch Interconnected (IC), a smart electronic deadbolt that’s perfectly suited for multi-family new builds and retrofits. The DBolt Touch IC offers a manual, interconnected deadbolt and passage latch electronic locking solution with a sleek touchscreen keypad. The ability to retract both the latch bolt and deadbolt in a single motion for a quick and easy exit is the exact solution that many residential building guidelines require. Latest DBolt Touch series&n...

In recent years, remote working has become the norm for many professionals operating in a wide range of different sectors. To take full advantage of the convenience and flexibility this brings, secure and convenient remote access to the systems they need to do their jobs has become mission-critical. That’s where workplace solutions pioneer - WEYTEC comes in. The Swiss-based IT company has developed a new software receiver, smartREMOTE, aimed at offering secure and flexible remote access t...

Bosch is selling its Building Technologies division’s product business for security and communications technology to the European investment firm Triton. The transaction encompasses three business units – Video, Access and Intrusion, and Communication – and thus the entire product business of Bosch Building Technologies that was offered for sale. All 4,300 associates employed in these units at more than 90 locations worldwide will be taken over. Regulatory approvals The tran...

Interface Systems, a pioneering managed service provider of business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, announced the successful deployment of its Virtual Security Guard solution for Madan-Russo Organisation. The family-owned owner-operator of a global fast-food chain in northern New Jersey has significantly improved safety and reduced security costs by up to $12,000 monthly at one of its most at-risk locations. For nearly 50 years...

Cequence, a pioneer in API security and bot management, unveiled new insights from its CQ Prime threat research team that underscore the growing cyber threats targeting the global retail sector during the holiday season. The research reveals that businesses could face average potential losses of £2.02 million ($2.58 million) per hour throughout December due to malicious bot traffic and fraud attempts. Cequence’s UAP platform Drawing on billions of real transactions and attack data...

Colt Technology Services, the digital infrastructure company, announced that it is first to successfully trial Cisco’s 800G ZR+ coherent pluggable optics in its production network using the Cisco 8000 series routers, powered by Cisco Silicon One. The Routed Optical Networking testing– carried out across the 667 km between Frankfurt and Munich, Germany– is the latest in a series of Colt trials with high-profile global partners designed to rethink technology’s previous lim...

On 10 December, the Security Industry Authority demonstrated its commitment to tackling labour exploitation by inviting senior pioneers from the twenty largest private security businesses to a special summit.  The event forms part of Operation EMPOWER, which is the SIA’s response to labour exploitation. EMPOWER involves a dedicated multi-disciplinary team that includes intelligence specialists and criminal investigators. Unfairness and distortion  Paul Fullwood&...

Infosys, a global pioneer in next-generation digital services and consulting, announced its collaboration with RheinEnergie, a pioneering German energy service provider, to help enterprises drive their energy transition and sustainability agenda forward. The collaboration will leverage the Infosys Energy Cloud, which is part of Infosys Cobalt, a set of services, solutions and platforms for enterprises to accelerate their cloud journey, and Infosys Topaz, an AI-first offering using generati...

As organisations around the world struggle with extended downtime and revenue loss due to widespread cyberattacks, cybersecurity company Rubrik, Inc. announces Rubrik Turbo Threat Hunting. This unprecedented new feature is designed to dramatically accelerate cyber recovery and enables organisations to locate clean recovery points across their entire data estate in seconds.  Turbo Threat Hunting aims to allow customers to immediately identify clean recovery points and swiftly recover from c...

Optalysys, a company enabling the future of secure AI, backed by the Lingotto Investment Management LLP, imec.xpand, & Northern Gritstone, has appointed Dipesh Patel as Chair of its Board. Dipesh will guide the Optalysys Management Team in their mission to drive the adoption of its silicon photonics technology to enable Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE). Prior roles of Dipesh With 25 years in the drive, Dipesh brings vast experience in scaling transformative technologies With over 25 ye...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance, launched the latest in a suite of cabinet systems that empower businesses to put high-performance AI-powered security cameras wherever they’re needed outdoors, including remote locations without power or internet. Cabinet systems can be standalone or an extension of an existing video surveillance system. They come equipped with Eagle Eye’s signature cybersecurity protections and AI-capabilities—such as AI...

Arctic Wolf, a pioneering provider of security operations, and Immersive Labs, the pioneer in people-centric cyber resilience, announced that Arctic Wolf has joined the Immersive Labs Cyber Million program, which aims to solve the cybersecurity talent deficit by increasing access to one million entry-level cybersecurity operations jobs over the next decade. As a new partner, Arctic Wolf has made entry-level cyber jobs available on the platform.  Cyber Million program Launched by Imme...

AV-Comparatives, the globally recognised authority in independent cybersecurity testing, has released its 2024 Endpoint Prevention and Response (EPR) Comparative Report, showcasing the exceptional performance of pioneering cybersecurity solutions. The report evaluates the ability of these products to detect, prevent, and respond to advanced threats in real-world scenarios. MITRE ATT&CK® framework AV-Comparatives' rigorous assessment covered products from Bitdefender, Check P...