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05/11/2026 Dallmeier UK Appoints New Management Team as James Walker Steps Down 05/11/2026 HID Acquires inepro ID to Expand Secure Print and Identity Authentication Portfolio 05/11/2026 Caverion to...

Smart Cities as an Economic Factor: Why Digital Urban Development is Increasingly Becoming a Matter of Location Policy

Digital urban development is often associated with more efficient administrative processes, intelligent traffic management or improved public participation. However, the economic dimension of smart...

HR departments reduce fraud risks by up to 70 per cent through structured preliminary checks.

New data from the DACH region shows that automated pre-screenings are particularly effective against identity fraud and falsified qualifications. Fraud in recruiting has long been a measurable...

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Dallmeier UK Appoints New Management Team as James Walker Steps Down

German video security technology manufacturer Dallmeier electronic has announced a leadership transition at its UK subsidiary. After more than 25 years as Managing Director, James Walker has handed...

HID Acquires inepro ID to Expand Secure Print and Identity Authentication Portfolio

HID has acquired Dutch technology specialist inepro ID, expanding its portfolio of contactless authentication solutions for secure printing, smart lockers and shared workplace devices. The...

Caverion to Acquire WISAG Automatisierungstechnik in German Building Automation Expansion

Caverion Germany has signed an agreement to acquire WISAG Automatisierungstechnik (WAT) from the WISAG Group, strengthening its position in building automation and technical building services. The...

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DIN VDE 0833-1:2026-12 – Germany Restructures Alarm System Standards Around Lifecycle Responsibility and Professional Competence

Germany is preparing a significant revision of its general requirements for fire, intrusion and hold-up alarm systems. The new DIN VDE 0833-1:2026-12 replaces the October 2014 edition and introduces...

Wildfire Risk Before Ignition: Low-Cost Leaf Sensor Could Strengthen Prevention

Effective wildfire prevention begins before smoke rises. Yet one of the factors influencing fire danger – the moisture content of vegetation – remains difficult and costly to measure in the field....

AI-Powered Home Monitoring Could Help Older People Live Independently – Without Cameras

For older people living alone, a fall or sudden medical emergency can go unnoticed for hours. Researchers at Nottingham Trent University, working with British technology company Integrated System...

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AI Video Analytics: TVT and Network Optix Integration Expands Intelligent Surveillance Capabilities

The integration of AI-powered video analytics into established video management systems is creating new opportunities for security operators to improve situational awareness, automate event...

Integrated Digital Access: Opportunities and Challenges for Physical Security Management

Connecting electronic access control with building management and security systems can improve operational visibility, simplify administration and support more consistent risk management. As...

Digital Twins in Physical Security: Connecting Data for Greater Situational Awareness

Digital twins are opening up new possibilities for protecting complex buildings, critical infrastructure and large-scale facilities. By combining information from video surveillance, access control,...