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FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, unveiled FLIR MIX, an advanced multispectral imaging solution designed to bring greater detail and accuracy to infrared imaging. By blending thermal and visible-light imagery, FLIR MIX gives researchers and engineers a powerful new way to analyse, interpret, and share complex thermal environments with greater accuracy. The Challenge: Full picture The camera and software work together to deliver one dataset with spatial and temporal alignment Until now,...
Smiths Detection, a pioneer in threat detection and security screening technologies, and a business of Smiths Group plc, announces it is to supply SDX 6040 X-ray inspection systems to a number of major cruise lines. With thousands of people and large quantities of cargo coming onboard, screening systems are vital in helping detect weapons, explosives, drugs, and other prohibited items hidden in luggage or supplies. SDX 6040’s portable and flexible design SDX 6040’s portable and fl...
Award-winning security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, has been awarded the contract to secure the University of Witwatersrand (WITS) in Johannesburg, one of South Africa’s largest universities. Spread across 400 acres in Braamfontein and Parktown, WITS boasts five faculties comprising 35 schools, more than 30 service departments, 11 libraries, 18 halls of residence with 6600 beds, and offers 3416 courses. Gallagher access control system Gallagher replaces the extant access control sy...
As organisations navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape, security pioneers are making strategic shifts toward unified platforms and emerging technologies, according to the newly released 2025 State of Security and Identity Report from HID. The comprehensive study gathered responses from 1,800 partners, end users, and security and IT personnel worldwide, and reveals a significant transformation in how businesses are approaching security, with mobile credentials and artificial intellig...
HID, the company behind the security card readers and access systems used in office buildings, universities, and government facilities worldwide – including several UK landmarks – has undergone a major expansion of its Cardiff office. The expansion creates 35-40 high-skilled jobs, reinforcing Cardiff’s status as a growing hub for technology and innovation. HID’s Cardiff office The investment has transformed HID’s Cardiff office into a state-of-the-art technology...
Advanced Data Risk Management (ADRM) is thrilled to announce that its innovative DEFENDER Security Management Platform has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Security Industry Association (SIA) New Products Solution Award for Best in Managed Services. This recognition underscores DEFENDER’s position as a pioneering solution in the security industry. Incredible ADRM team “We extend our heartfelt thanks to the judges and the SIA for acknowledging DEFENDER as an industry trailblazer,&...
Hailo, the pioneering provider of edge AI processors, will demonstrate smart security cameras empowered by its vision processing units (VPUs) as well as video management systems empowered by its AI accelerators at ISC West 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada at booth #31065 of the Venetian Expo. At the heart of Hailo’s showcase is its full suite of AI processors, including the Hailo-15 vision processors, which integrate seamlessly into pioneering security cameras to deliver superior image quality a...
LOOKOUT, a pioneering provider of marine AI systems for safety, announced the expansion of its product line by introducing a new camera featuring an integrated navigation light. This new camera system offers enhanced safety and greater installation flexibility and is available in LOOKOUT's classic blue and white, matte black with carbon accents and custom colours by request, to complement a wider range of vessel designs. Advanced AI vision cameras LOOKOUT has solved a common installation dile...
AITX’s Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD) has deployed its ROAMEO Gen 4 mobile security robot to the Downtown St. Louis Community Improvement District (CID) in anticipation of the NCAA Men’s Frozen Four Championship, taking place April 10 and 12. ROAMEO’s presence will enhance safety and engagement throughout the heart of the city during this nationally spotlighted event, offering an innovative layer of real-time situational awareness and autonomous patrol. RAD’s interact...
Radiant Security launches the industry’s first Adaptive AI Security Operations Centre (SOC) platform. The announcement marks a major step for cybersecurity automation in a landscape flooded with alert fatigue, static playbooks, and analyst burnout. Now, security analyst teams can instantly and transparently triage, investigate, and remediate 100% of alerts from any source, at machine speed. Proactive defence strategies Radiant eliminates false-positive noise, escalating only suspi...
MOBOTIX consolidates its position as a pioneering provider of innovative fire protection technologies: MOBOTIX thermographic cameras have again received the “Technical Evaluation of Suitability” (Evaluación Técnica de Idoneidad). The certification according to the strict requirements of the Spanish Fire Protection Systems Regulation (Reglamento de Instalaciones de Protección Contra Incendios/RIPCI) was issued by Applus, a certification body recognised by the Sp...
His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has blocked over 100 million malicious emails in the past three years, as cyber threats against UK government services continue to escalate. The data was obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, where HMRC disclosed detailed figures on the volume of malicious emails blocked from November 2021 to September 2024. Data rise in cyberattacks The data shows a sharp rise in cyberattacks, highlighting the growing threat to the UK govt fav...
iDenfy, a globally recognised pioneer in regulatory technology specialising in identity verification (KYC), anti-money laundering (AML), and business verification (KYB), introduced its new KYC solution for Shopify merchants. The new app is listed on Shopify as a user-friendly, no-code solution for Shopify users who don’t want to build an ID verification solution from scratch. Automated verification system iDenfy’s integration provides online businesses with an automated verificati...
Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using patented intelligence and integration to achieve proven crime prevention, recently gathered law enforcement officials to its headquarters for a special invitational lunch-and-learn event. The function exemplifies Elite’s multifaceted mission to strengthen private-public partnerships by educating officers on how remote guarding directly prevents crime and protects properties in real-time, eliminates false alarms, boosts law...
ISC West 2025, organised by RX and in collaboration with the Security Industry Association, concluded at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas last week. The nation’s pioneering comprehensive and converged security event attracted nearly 29,000 industry professionals and left a lasting impression on the global security community. Over five action-packed days, ISC West welcomed more than 19,000 attendees and featured 750 exhibiting brands. ISC West innovations and ideas “ISC Wes...
As Taiwan's security industry continues to evolve with technological advancements and increased diversification, various vertical markets are poised for significant growth. Secutech, scheduled for 7–9 May 2025 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre, aims to capitalise on this burgeoning demand. Around 400 international and local exhibitors are set to showcase the latest technologies and solutions across six zones and pavilions at the fair, which serves as a vital platform to connect secu...
DeterTech, a pioneer in intruder detection and identification, is proud to announce the immediate availability of SmartSpray® for rental or purchase. It is considered a game-changer in tackling retail crime as it enables police to forensically link masked offenders back to the scene of their crime, even weeks after they’ve left the store. Effective CCTV storage Retail crime is at its highest level on record, with over 2,000 incidents of violence and abuse per day Retail crime is at...
Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), a subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., announced the expansion of its popular RIO™ solar-powered, mobile security solution lineup. Named RIO Mini, the new security solution is now in production, with the Company forecasting that it can add up to 500 units to its sales expectations this fiscal year. Mobile surveillance systems The Company joins LiveView Technologies Inc., which raised $50 million in a Series B round in...
Rubrik announced that Rubrik Annapurna and Agentspace will explore ways to enable enterprises to securely access and utilise their data for AI-driven applications. By acting as a secure data source for Agentspace, Rubrik can better ensure that enterprise AI models can retrieve, govern, and protect sensitive data with Zero Trust security on Google Cloud. Build AI-powered applications Annapurna and Agentspace can allow companies to confidently move AI projects from pilot to production This int...
UK Connect, a pioneering connectivity and communications solutions provider, has announced a strategic partnership with BlueFort, the UK's premier independent Security Solutions Partner, to significantly enhance cybersecurity protection for construction industry clients. The new partnership will see UK Connect and BlueFort work together to provide cybersecurity solutions to some of the UK’s biggest construction companies. UK Connect's innovative solutions The groundbreaking partnership...
As the world emerges from the pandemic's shadow five years after it spread globally, everything seems to be back on track. Air travel volumes have matched and even surpassed the pre-COVID level. But are they truly “back”? The pandemic did more than just bring masks and border closures. It fundamentally reshaped the world, accelerating digitalisation beyond recognition and irrevocably redefining security paradigms and human behaviour. Heightened security concerns Standard solutions...
Trusted Connectivity Alliance (TCA) has released Version 3.4 of its eUICC Profile Package: Interoperable Format Technical Specification (Interoperable Profile Package Specification). The latest version includes major updates to support full alignment with 3GPP Release 18 to enable advanced 5G functionality and secure authentication in 5G network slicing, as well as enabling the remote management of eSIM profiles on low-power and network-constrained devices. Interoperable connectivity...
Dell Technologies introduces advancements across its industry-pioneering server, storage and data protection portfolios designed to help organisations achieve data centre modernisation. Why it matters Organisations are rethinking their IT strategies to respond to the rise of AI, the need to support both traditional and modern workloads and increased cyber threats. IT teams are moving toward disaggregated infrastructure that abstracts compute, storage and networking into shared reso...
Gcore, the global edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions provider, has launched Super Transit, a cutting-edge DDoS protection and acceleration feature, designed to safeguard enterprise infrastructure while delivering lightning-fast connectivity. This comes as organisations face a 56% year-on-year increase in high-volume, complex DDoS attacks that disrupt operations, increase latency, and compromise network security. Gcore DDoS Protection Suite Using th...
Colorado’s SB25-143 is now headed to Gov. Jared Polis after clearing the Colorado General Assembly on April 4, 2025. The measure lifts an existing moratorium on new use of facial recognition technology – for certain applications – by Colorado public schools that has been in place since 2022, while extending the prohibition applicable to all other uses past July 1, when it is currently set to expire. Use of the technology in schools Colorado school districts have su...
Allegion US, a major provider of security solutions, technology and services, is thrilled to announce its participation in the Data Center World Conference 2025, taking place from April 14-17, 2025 in Washington, DC, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The event will gather more than 400 industry experts from around the globe, and Allegion is poised to make a significant impact with its dedicated team of data centre experts. Allegion to exhibit at Data Center World Conference 2025...
The 8th edition of Inter Airport Southeast Asia (IASEA) was held in Singapore from 25-27 March 2025. Spanning across 6,259 sqm of exhibition space, the airport exhibition and conference brought together 3,621 industry trade professionals from 53 countries and regions, and featured 134 exhibiting companies, including pavilions representing Germany, Italy, Japan, and Singapore. The event saw a 43% increase in exhibitor size and a 15.6% rise in attendee numbers, underscoring the rising significanc...
ZeroEyes, the creators of the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation. Has announced that its gun detection and intelligent situational awareness platform has been deployed at Calhan School District (CSD) in Calhan, Colorado. The proactive security technology has been integrated to protect students, staff and visitors at all of the district’s schools. Proactive threat detection The ZeroEyes Gun Vi...
HID, a pioneer in trusted identity solutions, introduces the HID Amico™ biometric facial recognition readers—designed to address the growing demand for secure, seamless and contactless access. This preview highlights the dependable choice for businesses prioritising convenience and security, with availability expected later in 2025. Advanced levels of security HID Amico provides advanced levels of security, reducing unauthorised access risks Leveraging industry-leading, NIS...
Umazi, a pioneer in digital identity verification solutions, has welcomed the latest report from CFIT, Fighting Economic Crime Through Digital Verification: The Case for Adopting a Digital Company ID in the UK. The report highlights the potential to revolutionise business operations in the UK by improving efficiency, security, and trust. Innovating business verification CFIT has convened over 70 pioneer organisations to design and develop the Digital Company ID—a unique digital represen...
