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How AI is tackling control room fatigue

AI, alarms, control room, milestone systems, Surveillance

Control room operators face a tricky and ever-growing list of responsibilities. Every day, they’re expected to monitor dozens

OMNIKEY Door-to-Desktop Experience

Access Control, ask the expert, assa abloy, corporate, Featured, HID

Rick Winter of HID explores how mobile credentials and the OMNIKEY Mobile ecosystem are helping organisations unify physical and digital

“From Street to Seat”

Access Control, ask the expert, corporate, Featured, Gallagher Security, interview

Gordon Swallow, Regional Business Development Manager, UKI, Gallagher Security explores security systems for commercial buildings

More than just a Door Intercom

Access Control, ask the expert, bird home automation, DoorBird, Featured, Intercom, interview

Zenon Kohs, Channel Sales Manager for the UK at DoorBird, explains how the new D22x Series addresses evolving requirements from industry.

Have your say: vote for AI Solution of the Year

AI, brighter AI, Featured, idis, milestone systems, securitas, verkada

Voting is open for AI Solution of the Year at the Security Buyer Readers’ Awards 2026, with readers invited to select their winner

How AI Manages Mixed Surveillance Workloads

AI, data Storage, Surveillance, toshiba

Eun-Kyung Hong, HDD Product Manager at Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH discusses AI optimisation in mixed surveillance workloads

Building Trust in Modern Video Security

Cybersecurity, Dallmeier Electronic, Featured, interview, Surveillance

Rebecca Spayne, Managing Editor of Security Buyer, speaks with Josua Braun, Chief Revenue Officer at Dallmeier electronic, about cyber resilience, trusted supply chains, the practical value of artificial intelligence and what security professionals should consider when investing in modern video technology.

“Mobile-first” access

Access Control, assa abloy, David Moser, Featured, interview

David Moser, of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA explores how mobile digital access unlocks new possibilities for organizations everywhere.

Integrating Digital and Physical Security

Access Control, Asset Management, Featured, GSX, key management, Traka

Tom Smith, Vice President and Head of EMEIA for Traka, discusses convergence and the expanding role of integrated key and asset management.

GSX Exhibitor Spotlight – Traka

GSX, GSX 2026, Traka

Traka, an ASSA ABLOY company and the global leader in intelligent management solutions for keys and equipment, returns to GSX 2026 at Booth #1233. Traka experts will be available to provide personal demonstrations of how smart asset management systems are streamlining operations in numerous industry verticals.

Product News

HKC Updates SecureComm2 Security App

alarms, HKC Security, security

Intruder alarm manufacturer HKC Security has released an updated version of its SecureComm2 mobile application

Vingcard Introduces R-Series Access Reader

Access Contorl, Hospitality, Hotels, Vingcard

Vingcard has introduced its R-Series door reader, extending mobile credential compatibility to a wider range of entry points within hotels

Lumana Expands AI Surveillance Through Convergint

AI, Convergint, Lumana, Surveillance, vms

Lumana has established a partnership with security systems integrator Convergint to expand the availability of artificial intelligence

OPTEX TXI Series

Featured, intrusion detection, LiDAR, optex, perimeter protection

Explore advanced high-mount outdoor detection designed to reduce nuisance alarms with the OPTEX TXI Series

Paxton officially launches PaxLock Pro2

Access Control, Paxton, security

Paxton the security technology manufacturer has launched a brand-new re-engineered PaxLock which is built to protect straight

Data centre security with KentixONE

Access Control, assa abloy, Data centres, Featured, Kentix, Prior1

Prior1 develops container data centers to meet the highest security and energy efficiency standards. Their containers require

Verkada Expands AI Security Platform

Access Control, IoT, Surveillance, verkada, Verkada Transportation

Verkada, a provider of AI-powered physical security and operations, has unveiled new capabilities for vehicle fleets, enterprise sound systems, and building operations during its annual customer conference, VerkadaOne.

Zenitel expands its IP speaker offering

alarms, Audio, security, zenitel

Zenitel announces the launch of the Indoor IP Speaker Kit (ZIPS-K) and Outdoor IP Speaker Kit (ZIPS-KOE), giving partners

Alertex Wireless Annunciator with Blue Strobe

alarms, Audio technology, Evacuation, Luminite, Martyns Law

Luminite is delighted to announce the latest addition to its Alertex range – a powerful new wireless annunciator featuring a built…

The Console That Rethinks What a VMS Can Do

data Storage, Featured, Rhombus, Survelilance, vms

Ask any question, see every site, act in real time — the new possibilities of cloud-managed video. Rhombus Console…

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People News

Comelit-PAC Promotes Chris Carroll as Sales Director

Comelit-PAC, people, security

Comelit-PAC has appointed Chris Carroll as Sales Director, following an 18 year career with the company, seeing him progress

Zygal Appoints Jason Bezuidenhout

AI, cloud, data Storage, Surveillance, Zygal

Zygal has appointed Jason Bezuidenhout as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), strengthening its leadership team as the company continues

Gallagher Expands Middle East Operations

Gallagher Security, Middle east, security

Gallagher Security has expanded its direct presence in the Middle East, establishing a regional team and new headquarters

Bidvest Noonan appoints Marielle Howitt

Bidvest Noonan, people, security

Bidvest Noonan, a provider of FM services, has appointed Marielle Howitt as Director of Operations, leading service delivery across its

Secure Logiq welcomes specialist Miles Davies

milestone systems, Secure Logiq, security

SecureLogiq appoints Miles Davies as Technical Programs Manager to enhance video surveillance solutions with his expertise.

Teledyne Promotes Michelle Hildyard

flir, People News, security, Teledyne, Teledyne FLIR

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced the promotion of Michelle Hildyard to general manager of Raymarine and FLIR Marine..

Vertiv appoints Frieda He

cyber, people, security, Vertiv

Vertiv announced Frieda He has joined the company as Chief Procurement Officer (CPO). She will lead Vertiv’s global procurement organization

Robust UK appoints Head of Product and Compliance

Access Control, Robust UK, security

Robust UK has appointed Rob Mottram as Head of Product and Compliance to support growth and innovation across its range.

Token Appoints Katy Nelson as Chief Revenue Officer

biometrics, people, Token

Token, the biometric identity assurance company, today announced the appointment of Katy Nelson as Chief Revenue Officer…

Tyler Gebert has joined DMP

alarms, DMP, intrusion, security

Tyler Gebert has joined DMP as the regional sales manager for the Northern California territory. With a decade of experience in..

Event News

ProdataKey Reader Wins Security Product Award

Access Control, awards, cloud, Mobile Credentials, ProdataKey

US access control manufacturer ProdataKey (PDK) has received industry recognition for its Red Reader V2, which has been named a winner

Intersec Saudi Arabia postponed until October 2027

Event News, Events, Intersec Saudi Arabia

Intersec Saudi Arabia is postponed until October 2027 to ensure safety for all attendees and maintain international participation

Camera of the Year needs your vote!

axis, DMP, fetaured, idis, IQSIGHT, SB Awards, Surveillance

Voting is open for Camera of the Year at the Security Buyer Readers’ Awards 2026, with readers invited to recognise the camera

Vote for Data Storage Solution of the Year

data Storage, Featured, Rhombus, SB Awards, Seagate, toshiba, verkada

Voting is open for Data Storage Solution of the Year at the Security Buyer Readers’ Awards 2026, giving readers the

Have your say: vote for AI Solution of the Year

AI, brighter AI, Featured, idis, milestone systems, securitas, verkada

Voting is open for AI Solution of the Year at the Security Buyer Readers’ Awards 2026, with readers invited to select their winner

Have you voted for Access Control Solution of the Year?

Access Control, DoorBird, Featured, HID, Paxton, SB Awards, Security Buyer Awards, Traka

Voting is open for Access Control Solution of the Year at the Security Buyer Readers’ Awards 2026, with readers invited

OPTEX to showcase perimeter solutions at Security Essen

LiDAR, optex, perimeter protection, security essen

OPTEX will present its latest perimeter and asset protection solutions at Security Essen 2026, one of Europe’s leading security trade fairs.

GSX Exhibitor Spotlight – Traka

GSX, GSX 2026, Traka

GSX Exhibitor Spotlight – Rhombus

GSX, GSX 2026, Rhombus

When it comes to modernising physical security, Rhombus stands out by making it smarter, simpler, and genuinely easier to manage; no matter the size or complexity of the business.

Keynetics to Debut at Security Essen 2026

Access Control, esse, Keynetics, security essen, SentriGuard

The UK-based Keynetics will exhibit at Security Essen for the first time, showcasing SentriGuard, its smart key-management

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