ONVIF, the global leader in the standardization of IP-based security solutions, has launched a free online course titled “Introduction to ONVIF”, designed for anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of interoperability principles in physical security. The course provides a comprehensive overview of how ONVIF and its standardized interfaces enable compatibility and integration between products and services from different manufacturers.
The program is intended for a wide range of participants – including ONVIF members, manufacturers, system integrators, consultants, and end users – and serves as an ideal starting point for those looking to expand their knowledge of the standards shaping today’s security industry.
Throughout the course, participants are introduced to key topics such as an overview of ONVIF and its membership, the benefits of ONVIF for enhanced interoperability, practical applications of various ONVIF profiles, the concept and advantages of ONVIF add-ons, as well as the process and importance of product conformance with ONVIF standards.
“This e-learning course will help professionals gain a better understanding of ONVIF and the advantages of implementing ONVIF-conformant products within security systems,” said Leo Levit, Chairman of the ONVIF Steering Committee.
The course is free and available to everyone through the official website onvif.org, with registration providing access to interactive modules covering both theoretical and practical aspects of ONVIF standards.
Bosch Life Safety Systems will take part in the Romanian Security Summit 2025, taking place on November 5–6 at the Romexpo Center in Bucharest. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the latest Bosch solutions in fire protection and advanced early detection systems.
On the first day of the Summit, November 5, in the James Bond Hall, Bosch will host two expert sessions dedicated to the future of fire safety:
Alex Ene, Fire Alarm Business Development Manager (15:00–15:15)
Nino Belicki, Fire Alarm System Consultant (15:15–15:30)
During their presentations, the speakers will share market perspectives, technical insights, and demonstrate how Bosch continues to lead the way in developing smarter and safer fire detection systems.
All attendees are also invited to visit Bosch Booth #63 to continue the conversation and learn more about the company’s Fire Alarm & Fire Protection solutions.
The video capturing the atmosphere of the jubilee Adria Security Summit 2025, held on October 8–9 in Skopje, has just arrived! Take a look at how the region’s largest gathering of security, smart technology, and ICT professionals unfolded.
The video highlights the most memorable moments from the exhibition area, conference sessions, expert panels, and evening networking events. If you were there, relive the great energy and familiar faces. If not – here’s your chance to see what you missed!
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Axis Communications introduces an intuitive web portal offering remote online access to all your Axis cloud-based applications. With access to your entire system and convenient single sign-on, it makes it easy to manage devices, licenses, and user access.
My Systems provides easy online access to all your Axis cloud-based applications, services and systems—directly from axis.com with no software installation needed. Users will receive notifications on events and actions directly in the My Systems interface. This means they’ll know, for example, whenever warranties or licenses are expiring or if the device software needs to be updated.
Featuring a user-friendly interface, My Systems ensures a seamless user experience. Additionally, it’s personalized so all content is adapted based on individual access rights. With the same intuitive design, it’s easy to navigate between the different applications with minimal difficulty. This is ideal for system integrators and end customers who don’t need to educate themselves on multiple tools helping them save time and effort.
Key benefits include:
Online access to all your Axis cloud-based applications
Intuitive, user-friendly design
No software installation needed
Remotely manage your entire system
Convenient single sign-on
With simple and convenient single sign-on, users just need to sign in once with their My Axis account—no need to log in multiple times to different platforms and applications. This makes it easy to manage all devices, licenses, and user access. Plus, it’s possible to view live and recorded video, monitor system health, and connectivity across all sites.
ASSA ABLOY has acquired Kentix GmbH, a German designer and manufacturer of monitoring and access control products for datacenters. “I am very pleased to welcome Kentix to ASSA ABLOY. This acquisition delivers on our strategy to add complementary products and solutions to our core business,” says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY.
“I am delighted that Kentix will join the EMEIA Division. Their strong expertise in access control products for data centers aligns well to our Digital & Access Solutions segment vision. Kentix will expand our capability in the fast-growing data center segment delivering an integrated, future-proof security solution that complements our portfolio and positions us well in this critical vertical. We welcome the team at Kentix to the ASSA ABLOY family,” says Neil Vann, Executive Vice President of ASSA ABLOY and Head of EMEIA Division.
Kentix was established in 2008 and has some 40 employees. The main office and factory are located in Idar-Oberstein, Germany. Sales for 2024 amounted to about MEUR 8 (approx. MSEK 90) with a good EBIT margin. The acquisition will be accretive to EPS from the start.
Honeywell International Inc. today announced its third-quarter results, with overall sales growing 7 % year-over-year and organic sales up 6 %. The company said its results met or exceeded its prior guidance. Operating income declined by 6 %, yet segment profit rose 5 % to US $2.4 billion, driven by strong performance in its Energy & Sustainability Solutions and Building Automation units. The operating margin contracted 220 basis points to 16.9 %, while the segment margin narrowed by 50 basis points to 23.1 %. Earnings per share (EPS) amounted to US $2.86, an increase of 32 % year-over-year, and adjusted EPS came in at US $2.82, up 9 %.
Operating cash flow surged 65 % to US $3.3 billion, although free cash flow slipped 16 % to US $1.5 billion. The company also announced that it is raising its full-year 2025 guidance for organic growth and adjusted EPS, and updated its free cash-flow target, factoring in the spin-off of its advanced materials business. That spin-off, Solstice Advanced Materials, is scheduled for October 30, 2025 and is expected to reduce full-year sales by US $0.7 billion, reduce adjusted EPS by US $0.21 and cut free cash flow by US $0.2 billion. Full-year sales are now expected in the range of US $40.7 billion to US $40.9 billion, with organic growth of approximately 6 %. Segment margin is forecast to be 22.9 % to 23.0 %, representing expansion of 30–40 basis points. Adjusted EPS is now expected to be US $10.60 to US $10.70, higher by US $0.10 at the midpoint from the prior range. Operating cash flow is projected at US $6.4 billion to US $6.8 billion, with free cash flow in the range of US $5.2 billion to US $5.6 billion.
Excluding the impact of a prior agreement with Bombardier Inc. and the Solstice spin-off, the company expects organic sales growth of about 5 %, a segment margin decline of 30–40 basis points, and adjusted EPS growth roughly 3 %. When excluding both the Bombardier agreement and the spin-off, adjusted EPS growth is expected in the range of 5 % to 6 %.
The company said its board has concluded its portfolio review and is pursuing the separation of its Automation and Aerospace businesses, so that it will become three publicly-listed industry-leading companies by the second half of 2026. CEO Vimal Kapur commented that the quarter’s strong results reflect the company’s momentum and its ability to unlock new value as it simplifies the business and advances its transformation.
Synology announced the release of the ActiveProtect Manager (APM) 1.1. This update is designed to support more workload support, strengthen security, improve tiering options, and expand compliance to help organizations achieve greater cyber resilience.
“As cybersecurity threats intensify and IT budgets tighten, the market is demanding an integrated, secure, and scalable solution that delivers optimal ROI,” said JiaYu Liu, Executive Vice President at Synology. “ActiveProtect is our answer, and the market’s strong response has reinforced our commitment to continue advancing our solutions.”
APM 1.1 further bolsters enterprise cyber resilience
The latest APM release introduces significant improvements to help organizations strengthen their data protection strategy. Here are the four major highlights:
Expanded workload support:In addition to the existing on-premises and SaaS workloads, ActiveProtect now offers enhanced support for agent-based backups for Proxmox.
Boosted cyber resilience: APM 1.1 enhances data security by introducing a new Allow Access Mode that offers granular network control, allowing inbound traffic only from whitelisted IP addresses during backup operations. Upon completion—or if backups finish ahead of schedule—the system automatically reverts to full isolation mode.
Broadened tiering options:In addition to the previously supported cloud and on-premises tiering destinations in Amazon S3, Synology SA and HD series, the upcoming release will incorporate support for Wasabi and selected Synology XS/XS+ devices.
Streamlined compliance support: The new update enables organizations to perform multi-site, multi-geo backup to maintain data at designated geographical locations, thereby fulfilling local data residency requirements.
Why ActiveProtect Stands Out
ActiveProtect delivers seamlessly integrated hardware and software, significantly reducing the total cost of ownership compared to traditional self-integrated backup solutions. It centralizes the protection of up to 150,000 workloads across 2,500 sites, covering virtual machines, servers, databases, endpoints, and SaaS services. With advanced features such as WORM, air-gapped backups, and self-healing integrity checks, ActiveProtect delivers comprehensive security against evolving cyber threats.
To date, Synology’s backup solutions have protected over 30 million workloads worldwide. Building on this success, Synology’s ActiveProtect earned 4.9/5 rating and a 99% recommendation score by customers on Gartner Peer Insights as of August 2025. Synology is also recognized as a Representative Vendor in the 2025 Gartner Market Guide for Enterprise Backup Storage Appliances.
ActiveProtect appliances are available globally via Synology’s distributor and partner network. For more information, visit https://sy.to/apm11
This autumn, Advancis Austria is preparing for one of its busiest exhibition seasons yet, with a series of appearances at major security events across Central, Eastern, and Southern Europe. More than just a showcase of products, the company’s program underlines the growing importance of its people and partnerships, within its own team and with trusted technology and regional allies.
SecuriForum Hungary
The first stop will be SecuriForum in Hungary, where Advancis once again joins forces with technology partner Commend. The collaboration between the two companies is long-standing, and the Budapest event will highlight how communication solutions and integration platforms complement one another. For visitors, it is not only a chance to see WinGuard and Commend solutions in action, but also to meet the specialists behind them, who are ready to discuss practical applications in real projects.
Adria Security Summit
The season’s centerpiece follows at the Adria Security Summit in Skopje. Here, Advancis Austria will step into the spotlight as a Diamond Sponsor for the first time, supported by its largest team to date at the Summit. The delegation includes Sergej Piculin, Nikolai Landa, and Slavoljub Stevanovic, who will represent the Austrian team on site. They will be joined by Oliver Lacey from the UK, contributing his expertise on AIM (Advanced Identity Manager). Advancis will not only host a busy stand but also deliver a keynote on “Living and Working in a Big Data World.” The topic resonates widely, as organizations across the region grapple with how to make sense of ever-growing volumes of data. Alongside the keynote, the team will host several side events and workshops devoted to WinGuard and AIM, offering visitors a chance to explore in detail how modular integration and identity management can create value in complex environments.
“Being present with a larger group is important,” notes Sergej Piculin, Sales & Business Development Manager in Southeastern Europe. “It allows us to reflect the diversity of expertise we have, and it gives visitors more opportunities to connect with the right people.” This perspective highlights Advancis Austria’s emphasis on partnerships at every level – within its team, with technology providers, and with clients across the region.
Romanian Security Summit
Next on the calendar is the inaugural Romanian Security Summit, where Advancis sees an opportunity to engage with a developing but dynamic market. For the Austrian team, the debut event is as much about listening as it is about presenting – understanding the needs of local integrators and end users will be key to building lasting partnerships.
Sicurezza Milan
Finally, Advancis Austria will round off the season at Sicurezza in Milan, one of Europe’s leading trade fairs. There, the Austrian team will meet international partners and clients, reinforcing ties that reach beyond national borders. The event serves as both a stage for technological innovation and a meeting point for long-term cooperation. Advancis will be joined again by its Italian system partner Microlab, presenting together how close collaboration can optimize security solutions and deliver lasting value for users. Altogether, these appearances mark a step forward for Advancis Austria. By fielding larger, more diverse teams and actively contributing to conference programs, the company shows that its strength lies not only in technology but also in the people who represent it. As these events unfold, the company demonstrates that its future in the region will be shaped just as much by human connections and strong collaborations as by technical innovation.
Cybersecurity Summit ~ Cyberfy returns this October, bringing together over 250 participants and more than 20 speakers and panelists to explore the latest trends and challenges in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and digital resilience.
The program will cover new types of threats, AI-driven cybersecurity, infrastructure and supply chain risks, internal security challenges in the banking sector, electric vehicle security, regulatory barriers, the leadership role of CISOs, and the impact of technological innovations such as quantum computing and AI agents.
This year’s summit will gather experts from various industries — including banking, telecommunications, energy, manufacturing, and technology. Confirmed participants include A1, Siemens Energy, Nvidia, Bosch, AikGroup, Philip Morris, Rivian, HTEC, UniCredit, Glog AI, Addiko Bank, Erste Bank, Nova Banka AD, Microsoft, CyberArk, Nelt, OMV, and AIGO.
Cyberfy 2025 will also provide a platform for dialogue between cybersecurity professionals, solution providers, regulatory bodies, insurers, and legal experts — enabling the exchange of insights on emerging threats, compliance, and innovation in digital risk management.
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Intersec 2026 is set to deliver its largest edition yet, with the show floor expanding by 11,859sqm to accommodate a record-breaking lineup of over 1,400 exhibitors from more than 60 countries across five key product sectors
DuMesse Frankfurt Middle East has officially unveiled the first details of the 27th edition of Intersec, which will take place from 12–14 January 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), with an expanded show floor to address record demand from the global security, safety and fire protection industries. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Intersec is expected to welcome record numbers, with over 1,400 exhibitors from more than 60 countries and over 50,000 trade visitors. To address this increased global demand, floor space will be expanded by nearly 12,000 square metres, representing a 13% growth through the addition of two halls, and will now span 67,000 square metres of gross exhibition space.
The 27th edition will run from 12–14 January 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and backed by strategic support from The General Command of Dubai Civil Defense (DCD) and SIRA
The forthcoming edition is set to deliver an enriched programme and expanded features, with a remit to advance emergency response capabilities and secure digital and physical infrastructure. The event will welcome global leaders showcasing the latest innovative technologies and frontline solutions, aligned with the UAE’s vision for a secure and sustainable future, which has seen the country ranked safest in the world in 2025 by global aggregator, Numbeo.
Dishan Isaac, Show Director of Intersec at Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said: “Intersec continues to set the benchmark for advancing global dialogue and partnerships in security, safety and fire protection. The growth of the 2026 edition underscores the event’s role as a critical platform where industry leaders, innovators and government stakeholders converge to shape the future of emergency response and infrastructure protection. This expansion not only reflects the increased demand for cutting-edge solutions but also reinforces Dubai’s position as a global hub for security innovation and collaboration.”
The show will feature five redefined product sectors, including Homeland Security & Policing, Cybersecurity, Commercial & Perimeter Security, Fire & Rescue, and Health & Safety, reflecting the complexity and interconnectedness of today’s safety and security landscape.
Across all five sectors, visitors can expect immersive showcases, pioneering product launches, high-level technical content, and business-critical networking opportunities. Key returning exhibitors include Hikvision, Hanwha, Transguard, Genetec, Gunnebo, Salto, and TP-Link, along with showcases from international pavilions from the UK, Germany, Singapore, Italy, France, and Sweden, among others.
Intersec 2026 will also present a dynamic conference programme, addressing the pressing issues of the global security, safety, and fire protection community. As part of the International Security Leaders Summit, Fire and Rescue Conference, Health & Safety Conference, Access Control Theatre, and the SIRA Forum, global and regional experts will come together to explore transformative topics, ranging from AI in policing and predictive analytics in emergency response to workforce protection in high-risk environments and smart infrastructure security.
In line with a raft of national objectives and targets, including the ‘1 Billion Readiness’ initiative, which aims to train and raise awareness among one billion people worldwide on safety and fire hazard prevention, the Passive Fire Day, hosted by the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP), will spotlight the advancements being made in this area.
Eng. Khalid Al Khatib, Chief Executive Officer, NAFFCO, said: “As a global leader in fire safety solutions and a trusted strategic partner of Intersec, NAFFCO values the event as a driving force for innovation, visibility, and industry-wide engagement. Intersec stands out as a global premier event where we unveiled next-generation technologies, connected with decision-makers, and contributed to transforming the future of fire protection.”
The event continues to enjoy the support of leading UAE government bodies, including The General Command of Dubai Civil Defense, the Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA), Dubai Municipality, the Cyber Security Council, and the Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC).
For more information and to register for the event, please click here.
Dishan Isaac, Show Director of Intersec at Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said: “Intersec continues to set the benchmark for advancing global dialogue and partnerships in security, safety and fire protection. The growth of the 2026 edition underscores the event’s role as a critical platform where industry leaders, innovators and government stakeholders converge to shape the future of emergency response and infrastructure protection. This expansion not only reflects the increased demand for cutting-edge solutions but also reinforces Dubai’s position as a global hub for security innovation and collaboration.”
