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Gallagher spotlights visitor management at Sydney expo
Digital Transformation

Gallagher spotlights visitor management at Sydney expo

Australia's security buyers are turning to tools that link visitor processing with access control, and Gallagher drew strong interest in Sydney.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Reolink expands into Bunnings stores across Australasia
Data Protection

Reolink expands into Bunnings stores across Australasia

A larger share of Australasian households will now find Reolink's security cameras and doorbells at Bunnings' 195 stores, including 178 in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Assa Abloy buys Portugal's Santos in mechanical push
Manufacturing

Assa Abloy buys Portugal's Santos in mechanical push

The deal expands ASSA ABLOY's European manufacturing base and is expected to lift earnings per share from day one.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
European firms boost security spending for autonomous AI
Data Protection

European firms boost security spending for autonomous AI

Regulatory deadlines and access risks are pushing companies to treat AI agents like privileged users, lifting demand for identity security tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026
ROC launches Face1 biometric reader for access control
Surveillance

ROC launches Face1 biometric reader for access control

The new reader lets sites add biometric checks and live threat detection without replacing existing doors, zoning or permission systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Genetec boosts cloud access control with visitor tools
Surveillance

Genetec boosts cloud access control with visitor tools

Genetec updates its Security Centre SaaS with unified visitor management, broader intrusion hardware support and facial authentication.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Gallagher unveils safer F5 & F6 smart fence controllers
Physical Security

Gallagher unveils safer F5 & F6 smart fence controllers

Gallagher debuts F5 and F6 smart fence controllers, adding safety, smart sync and scalable integration for high-risk perimeter sites.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Upgrade advantage: Future-proofing for partners, MSPs and MSSPs
Firewalls

Upgrade advantage: Future-proofing for partners, MSPs and MSSPs

SonicWall's future-proof firewalls help partners cut rip-and-replace, boost security and lock in long-term customer loyalty.

By Sarah Choi and Mahpara Banday • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Genetec upgrades Security Centre SaaS for access control
Surveillance

Genetec upgrades Security Centre SaaS for access control

Genetec has upgraded Security Centre SaaS with a unified front desk interface, broader intrusion support and optional facial authentication.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Gallagher unveils AccessNow cloud at ISC West 2026
Digital Transformation

Gallagher unveils AccessNow cloud at ISC West 2026

Gallagher will debut its AccessNow cloud platform at ISC West 2026, pitching an integrated vision for future access control design.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
HIROH unveils quantum-ready encrypted phone platform
Data Protection

HIROH unveils quantum-ready encrypted phone platform

HIROH debuts a quantum-ready, end-to-end encrypted phone platform, bundling secure calls and messaging into its premium HIROH Phone.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 28th Feb 2026
Wesco named exclusive US distributor for Acre Security
Digital Transformation

Wesco named exclusive US distributor for Acre Security

Wesco becomes Acre Security's exclusive US distributor, expanding cloud access control and intrusion offerings nationwide.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Zyxel firewall wins PC Pro Security Hardware award
Firewalls

Zyxel firewall wins PC Pro Security Hardware award

Zyxel Networks' USG FLEX 50HP firewall has been crowned Security Hardware of the Year at the 2025 PC Pro Excellence Awards in the UK.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Gallagher's high security controller gains UK NPSA nod
Encryption

Gallagher's high security controller gains UK NPSA nod

Gallagher wins NPSA compliance for its High Security C7000 controller, targeting critical national infrastructure and high-assurance sites.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Firewalla Orange brings portable Wi-Fi 7 Zero Trust
Firewalls

Firewalla Orange brings portable Wi-Fi 7 Zero Trust

Firewalla Orange debuts as a pocket-sized Wi-Fi 7 router and firewall, bringing Zero Trust-style protection to homes, offices and travellers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 10th Jan 2026
Alarm.com launches unified smart security platform in ASEAN markets
Digital Transformation

Alarm.com launches unified smart security platform in ASEAN markets

Alarm.com has launched a unified smart security platform in ASEAN, integrating legacy systems with cloud technology to streamline business security management.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025

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Wildfire wins UK PR mandates from Anker SOLIX, Yale
Digital Transformation

Wildfire wins UK PR mandates from Anker SOLIX, Yale

The appointments broaden Wildfire's UK brief into home energy and security as brands compete for visibility in the connected home market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026
Suprema unveils dual BioStar platforms, new biometrics
Firewalls

Suprema unveils dual BioStar platforms, new biometrics

Suprema debuts twin BioStar access platforms and flagship AI facial terminal at Intersec 2026, targeting high-security, high-traffic sites.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026