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Norway tops iSelect home security index as UK ranks seventh
Internet of Things

Norway tops iSelect home security index as UK ranks seventh

Norway leads iSelect's latest home security rankings as Finland and New Zealand follow, with robbery rates and online interest driving scores.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Why businesses need wired, wireless, and power-over-ethernet (PoE) firewalls
Firewalls

Why businesses need wired, wireless, and power-over-ethernet (PoE) firewalls

Blended wired, wireless and PoE networks demand unified firewalls like SonicWall TZ to cut risk, complexity and long-term security costs.

By Leelin Thye • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
2degrees & Ericsson deploy private 5G at Lyttelton port
Unified Communications

2degrees & Ericsson deploy private 5G at Lyttelton port

2degrees and Ericsson have activated a private 5G network at Lyttelton Port, boosting safety, reliability and support for remote operations.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
Genetec unveils Cloudlink 2210 for hybrid security
Storage

Genetec unveils Cloudlink 2210 for hybrid security

Genetec has unveiled Cloudlink 2210, a hybrid appliance that centralises cloud-managed security while preserving local storage at scale.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Axis report charts rise of intelligent video in business
Firewalls

Axis report charts rise of intelligent video in business

Axis finds intelligent video moving beyond security as firms use cameras for analytics, cloud adoption rises, and unified platforms gain favour.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026

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Milestone adds reporting & cloud storage in update
Storage

Milestone adds reporting & cloud storage in update

Milestone updates XProtect and Arcules with automated reporting, broader device support and long-term cloud video storage for hybrid security deployments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last week
Reconeyez appoints Mark Williams as EMEA Sales Chief
IoT Security

Reconeyez appoints Mark Williams as EMEA Sales Chief

Reconeyez names Mark Williams as Vice President of Sales, EMEA, as VOSKER-backed expansion targets installers, integrators and remote security growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Aqara launches Matter-certified Camera Hub G350 in Australia
Storage

Aqara launches Matter-certified Camera Hub G350 in Australia

Aqara's Camera Hub G350 lands in Australia, pairing 4K security monitoring with Matter interoperability, local storage and privacy features.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Last month
Jason Bradbury spotlights smart home trends in London
Surveillance

Jason Bradbury spotlights smart home trends in London

Jason Bradbury spotlights smart home trends as Ideal Home Show highlights connected security, retro design and at-home fitness.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Genetec to showcase cloud AI security in Birmingham
Data Protection

Genetec to showcase cloud AI security in Birmingham

Genetec, Convergint and Axis Communications to unveil cloud-enabled, AI-driven security platform at Birmingham trade show.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Australian firms warned over AI & cloud cyber risks
Storage

Australian firms warned over AI & cloud cyber risks

Australian firms urged to tighten cloud defences as Zscaler and Reolink warn AI agents and connected cameras are widening cyber risk.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Last month
TELUS launches AI smart home assistant for one app
Unified Communications

TELUS launches AI smart home assistant for one app

TELUS unveils SmartHome Assistant, an AI tool using generative interfaces to unite thousands of smart devices in a single app.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Arlo Europe adds Emergency SOS to smart camera service
Software-as-a-Service

Arlo Europe adds Emergency SOS to smart camera service

Arlo Europe adds an Emergency SOS button to its smart camera service, letting users call local emergency services direct from the lock screen.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2026
Horizon3.ai opens Iranian cyber threat intel to all
Disaster Recovery

Horizon3.ai opens Iranian cyber threat intel to all

Horizon3.ai opens Iranian cyber threat intel to all NodeZero users as Western organisations brace for state-backed digital retaliation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Reolink unveils autumn smart security sale in Australia
IoT Security

Reolink unveils autumn smart security sale in Australia

Reolink launches an autumn smart security sale in Australia, with up to 42% off 4K cameras, floodlights and PoE doorbells until 22 March.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
Consistent wins BIS-ER nod for 'Made in Bharat' CCTV
Storage

Consistent wins BIS-ER nod for 'Made in Bharat' CCTV

Consistent Infosystems wins BIS-ER approval for its 4G and Wi‑Fi CCTV range, backing a 'Made in Bharat' pitch on safety and data localisation.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
'Phantom' smart gadgets blamed for slowing home WiFi
Gaming

'Phantom' smart gadgets blamed for slowing home WiFi

So-called phantom smart gadgets are quietly clogging home WiFi, slowing streaming and gaming as half-term pushes families online for longer.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026