Security Industry

BKS presents connected access solutions at SicherheitsExpo Munich 2026

SicherheitsExpo Munich has established itself as the leading platform for physical and digital security solutions. This year’s event focused in particular on integrated security concepts, electronic access control and the interconnection of various building systems....

Rheinmetall expands defence cooperation with Croatia

Joint venture with DOK-ING aims to strengthen the development of unmanned ground systems and establish Croatia as a European technology hub Rheinmetall is pressing ahead with the expansion of its industrial presence in South-Eastern Europe, relying on a long-term...

ASSA ABLOY acquires Portuguese locking solutions specialist Santos

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Santos, a leading Portuguese manufacturer of mechanical locking solutions. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Águeda, Santos employs more than 140 people and generated approximately €9.3 million in sales in 2025, with a strong EBIT margin....

New Rittal and Eplan Application Centre Partnership

TOBOL, Rittal and Eplan are industrialising the data centre business TOBOL is the new Rittal and Eplan Application Centre Partner. The system integrator for data centres and buildings sets the benchmark for digitalisation and automation in control and switchgear...

A cloud outage would cripple almost one in two businesses

9 per cent would have to cease business operations immediately Most cloud users have contingency plans and have backed up important data outside the cloud Internet disruptions, power cuts or problems with a software update: if cloud-based applications were to suddenly...

NRW Security Day 2026: Why business security is now a top priority

Summer was at its best when, on 24 June, around 200 decision-makers from businesses, public authorities, academia and politics gathered at the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) in Cologne. Yet whilst summer temperatures reigned outside, the discussion in the conference...

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