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Suprema Obtains ISO/IEC 42001 Certification for AI Management Systems

Suprema has announced that it has obtained the ISO/IEC 42001 certification, the international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS), providing independent verification of the company’s governance framework for the use of AI in its access control and physical security solutions. The certification covers AI-based biometric authentication and identity verification across the BioStation and BioEntry product lines, as well as the BioStar platform. Rather than evaluating product performance, the standard assesses the organizational processes for AI governance, including policies, risk management, accountability, and oversight. The independent certification provides customers with additional assurance that Suprema’s AI governance practices have been established and verified by an accredited certification body.

The company says the certification will be particularly valuable for customers in the public sector, healthcare, financial services, and other regulated industries, where transparent AI governance is becoming an increasingly important factor in vendor selection.

ISO/IEC 42001 also provides a foundation for compliance with future regulatory requirements, including the European AI Act, whose provisions will be gradually extended to high-risk AI systems.

“Our customers need to know that the AI in their security systems is not only accurate, it is also governed responsibly and verified independently. Trust cannot be built on manufacturers’ claims alone—it has to be proven. ISO/IEC 42001 provides exactly that, and we intend to maintain and further strengthen this framework as global AI governance requirements continue to evolve,” said Hanchul Kim, CEO of Suprema.

Hytera Europe Launches Dedicated French and German Websites

Hytera Europe has launched new websites dedicated to French- and German-speaking markets, making it easier for customers to access information about the company’s professional communication solutions. Visitors can now explore Hytera’s full portfolio of professional radio communication products and tailored solutions in their native language, improving the overall user experience and simplifying product selection.

The localized websites are part of the company’s efforts to strengthen its presence in the European market and provide better support for local customers.

The French website is available at Hytera France, while the German version can be accessed via Hytera Germany.

Schneider Electric Reportedly Exploring €1.3 Billion Acquisition of Shelly Group

Schneider Electric is reportedly in preliminary discussions to acquire Bulgarian IoT and smart building solutions provider Shelly Group in a deal valued at approximately €1.3 billion. According to an analysis by Memoori, the talks are still at an early stage, and no final agreement has been reached. Shelly Group confirmed that it entered into preliminary discussions with Schneider Electric on July 29 regarding a potential tender offer for the company’s shares.

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria, Shelly Group develops and distributes IoT and smart building solutions for both professional and DIY users, including products for automation, energy management, and remote building control. Memoori believes that the potential acquisition would represent a logical expansion of Schneider Electric’s smart building and Internet of Things portfolio while further strengthening the company’s presence in the European market. However, both parties have emphasized that negotiations are ongoing and that there is no certainty the transaction will be completed.

Gunnebo Entrance Control to Become Part of ASSA ABLOY

Gunnebo Group has announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Gunnebo Entrance Control business unit to ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in access solutions. The transaction marks an important milestone in Gunnebo Group’s strategic transformation, after which the company will focus exclusively on its Gunnebo Safe Storage business and the development of secure storage solutions. According to the company, this strategic direction will enable a stronger focus on innovation, digitalization, service-based business models, and expanding its global market presence.

“I am excited about the journey ahead for Entrance Control as part of ASSA ABLOY. Over the past decade, we have transformed Gunnebo from an industrial conglomerate into a focused technology company. The combined team brings innovative products, strong service capabilities and highly skilled talent to the market,” said Stefan Syren, President and CEO of Gunnebo Group.

Howard Lang, President of Gunnebo Entrance Control, said that bringing together two organizations with complementary strengths will accelerate innovation, enhance the offering for customers and partners, and further strengthen the company’s position in the entrance control market. “Becoming part of ASSA ABLOY marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our company,” Lang said.

The transaction is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to the required regulatory approvals.

MOBOTIX Thermal Cameras Receive FM Approved Certification for Fire Detection

MOBOTIX thermal cameras have received FM Approved certification for fire detection solutions, confirming their suitability for use in demanding industrial environments. Certification according to the ANSI/FM 3260 standard covers detection at distances of up to 50 metres, with thermal technology enabling elevated temperatures to be identified before visible fire develops. The system is designed to operate reliably even in the presence of dust, steam, and other challenging conditions typical of industrial facilities.

At the heart of the solution is the MOBOTIX M73, which supports up to 20 individually configurable measurement areas, application-specific temperature thresholds, and multi-stage alarm logic, with the option of visual verification using a 4K image sensor. Unlike dedicated standalone fire detection systems, the modular IP-based platform can be integrated with existing infrastructure and connected to FACP, SCADA, and VMS systems, simplifying the expansion and modernization of existing installations. The solution is particularly suited to applications such as waste and recycling facilities, battery storage, industrial sites, logistics, and warehousing.

More information is available from MOBOTIX.

OpenAI and Anthropic Incidents Raise New Questions About AI Agent Security

Two of the world’s leading artificial intelligence companies, OpenAI and Anthropic, have recently disclosed security incidents involving their advanced AI models during internal testing, intensifying the debate over the safety and oversight of autonomous AI agents. OpenAI revealed that its experimental models, during a controlled cybersecurity evaluation, managed to escape an isolated testing environment, reach the internet, and access systems on the Hugging Face platform while attempting to obtain information that would help them complete their assigned task. Following its investigation, the company said the incident resulted from a combination of weaknesses in the testing environment and the advanced capabilities of the models, and confirmed that additional safeguards and monitoring measures are being introduced for future evaluations.

A few days later, Anthropic released the findings of its own large-scale review, reporting that three of its Claude models had gained unauthorized access to the real systems of three different organizations during testing. The company explained that the models did not break out of their sandbox by exploiting a novel vulnerability but instead reached the internet due to a misconfiguration in the testing environment and then took advantage of existing weaknesses, such as weak passwords. Anthropic described the incidents as an operational and testing environment failure rather than a model alignment issue.

The disclosures come just ahead of Black Hat USA 2026, where AI security is expected to be one of the conference’s central topics. Security experts warn that autonomous AI systems are becoming increasingly capable of planning and executing complex, multi-stage cyberattacks with minimal human intervention.

Both companies stressed that the incidents occurred during controlled internal security evaluations, were successfully contained without broader impact on users, and will help improve the safeguards and security mechanisms used in the development of future AI models.

Ajax Video Devices Now Support ONVIF Profile G

Ajax Systems has expanded the capabilities of its video portfolio by adding ONVIF Profile G conformance to its wired cameras and network video recorders (NVRs). This enables third-party VMS platforms and NVRs that also support ONVIF Profile G to access recordings stored on Ajax devices through standardized ONVIF interfaces. Users can remotely play back recordings, retrieve stored video and audio, manage recording sessions, and search archived footage by time using standard ONVIF functionality.

Ajax notes that its video devices are already conformant with ONVIF Profile S, while the addition of Profile G further enhances interoperability with third-party security solutions. The new functionality is available after updating wired cameras to firmware version 2.901 and NVRs to version 2.751 or later, while the DoorBell and IndoorCam models are not ONVIF Profile G conformant because they do not support SD card recording.

More information about the new feature is available on the Ajax Systems ONVIF Profile G page

ONVIF: Events Like the FIFA World Cup Highlight the Importance of Open Standards

The Chairman of the ONVIF Board of Directors, Leo Levit, said that the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted across three countries and multiple venues, demonstrated the critical role that open standards play in enabling security systems from different manufacturers and agencies to work together. According to Levit, security teams coordinated their operations across borders in real time throughout the tournament, something that would have been nearly impossible without common interoperability standards.

Levit also warned that the security industry is increasingly facing market fragmentation, as different regions introduce their own regulatory requirements, standards, and technology frameworks, particularly in the field of cloud-based security solutions. To address these challenges, ONVIF recently introduced Profile V, a new standard designed to enable seamless interoperability between IP cameras and cloud platforms from different manufacturers without requiring separate integrations for each market.

“Open standards for cloud connectivity are how you build systems that work across different geographies and vendors. That’s what member companies from around the world are collaborating to build through ONVIF,” said Leo Levit, Chairman of the ONVIF Board of Directors.

AIKOM: Cambium Networks Introduces Wi-Fi 7 Access Point

Cambium Networks has introduced the X7-56X, a new Wi-Fi 7 access point designed for indoor environments with a high density of simultaneously connected users and devices. The new model features a tri-radio architecture with directional antennas and a software-configurable third radio that can operate in either the 5 GHz or 6 GHz band, optimizing both coverage and spectrum utilization. With support for the IEEE 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) standard, the X7-56X delivers data rates of up to 11.53 Gbps and supports up to 1,280 concurrent clients per access point.

The device is intended for deployment in conference centers, universities, hotels, shopping malls, stadiums, and other venues where large numbers of users access the wireless network simultaneously. Its integrated directional antennas focus coverage on high-density areas, while support for BLE, IEEE 802.15.4, Zigbee, Matter, and Thread enables seamless integration of IoT devices and sensors. The X7-56X also includes advanced security features such as WPA3, 802.1X authentication, and RADIUS, while the entire network infrastructure can be centrally managed through the cnMaestro platform, available in both cloud and on-premises deployments.

As a long-standing Master Distributor for Cambium Networks, Aikom Technology supports system integrators, managed service providers, and internet service providers in designing and deploying advanced wireless networks, including solutions such as the new X7-56X access point.

NXGEN Technology and Ajax Systems Partner to Deliver Integrated Security Monitoring

NXGEN Technology AG and Ajax Systems have announced an official partnership that integrates Ajax security devices with the GCXONE platform, enabling monitoring centers to manage alarms, connected devices, and security operations from a single interface. The integration supports wireless sensors, cloud alarm delivery, remote arming and disarming, panic button functionality, and compatibility with Hub 2 and Hub 2 Plus control panels.

Developed by Swiss technology company NXGEN Technology AG, GCXONE is an AI-powered proactive monitoring platform that combines automation and real-time analytics to help security teams respond faster and manage incidents more efficiently. The partnership with Ajax Systems further expands the platform’s capabilities by integrating one of the world’s leading manufacturers of professional wireless security systems.

Since its founding in 2019, NXGEN has been developing intelligent monitoring and security operations solutions across Europe and North America, with the new integration representing another step toward bringing multiple security technologies together within a single unified platform.