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Securitas Technology, one of the world’s largest electronic security companies, and Ambient.ai, the leader in Agentic Physical Security, announced a global reseller agreement to bring the Ambient.ai platform to Securitas Technology’s global client base. The platform transforms traditional security into proactive threat detection and automation where AI continuously perceives, understands and acts on real-world events in real time alongside human operators.

 With its deep expertise in integrated physical security solutions and portfolio of leading technologies, Securitas Technology is ideally positioned to help organizations worldwide make the leap to AI-driven intelligence-led security. The Ambient.ai platform joins other recent new offerings, including the SecureStat Cumulus AI cloud video surveillance solution. 

 “Securitas Technology is committed to staying at the forefront of technology innovation in physical security, helping our clients to improve security, streamline operations, and gain intelligence on every aspect of their business or organizational performance,” said Tony Byerly, global president and CEO at Securitas Technology. “This partnership with Ambient.ai is another important step in our use of AI tools to truly transform security and deliver excellence for our clients — offering faster, more accurate outcomes in an increasingly complex risk environment.” 

Commenting for Ambient.ai, Shikhar Shrestha, CEO and co-founder of Ambient.ai said, “This agreement with Securitas Technology means we can bring the path to Agentic Physical Security to enterprises at global scale helping clients move from 
manual, reactive operations to intelligence-led security where AI handles the complexity so operators can focus on what matters most.” 

Accelerating the Path to Agentic Physical Security 
Physical security is at an inflection point. Enterprises have invested heavily in cameras, access control, and monitoring infrastructure, yet the growing volume and complexity of security data has outpaced the tools designed to manage it. Legacy 
systems were built to record and retrieve, not to reason. The result is a widening gap between what security teams are expected to protect and what their technology allows them to see, understand,and act on in real time.

AI closes that gap. It represents a fundamental shift, from systems that passively collect data and wait for human review, to AI that continuously perceives, understands context, and responds to real-world events alongside human operators. It is the future the industry is moving toward, and reaching it requires both the most advanced AI and the operational expertise to deploy it at scale. Through this partnership, clients gain not only an advanced AI platform but also the integration, orchestration and lifecycle support required to operationalize it across all their critical security systems. 

By joining forces, the two companies say they will combine Securitas Technology’s decades of global security expertise and unmatched understanding of client environments with Ambient’s market-leading AI platform for Agentic Physical Security, meeting clients where they are and accelerating them toward intelligence-led operations that are faster, more accurate and built to scale. 
 
 

NWPX Park and NWPX Geneva, divisions of NWPX Infrastructure, designer and maker of innovative water utilities and environmental solutions, are highlighting their power and communication vaults. This precast product line redefines the standards for reliability, security and long-term performance in dry utilities infrastructure. These vaults serve as the essential backbone for safe and resilient underground systems, combining best-in-class design with robust reinforced concrete construction.

Every NWPX vault is engineered with security at the forefront, featuring lockable hatches that enable safe, authorized access for critical maintenance or repairs. They are built to local utility specifications or municipal standards, streamline installation and permitting across jurisdictions, while NEC/CEC compliance guarantees that each vault meets national safety standards for electric equipment enclosures. Multiple PacifiCorp-approved configurations are available for projects in Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power service areas.

Flexibility and customization are core advantages. Vaults can be tailored to support a range of equipment sizes, utility layouts and access preferences, delivering ideal solutions to projects from substations to campus complexes, data centers, renewable energy installations and more.

Designed for powerful functionality, each unit features a comprehensive accessories package tailored to project specifications. Integrated cable management systems, complete with racks, terminators, knockouts and pulling irons, ensure organized and efficient routing of complex power and communications cabling. Optional features like ventilation, waterproofing, fireproofing, sump pumps and resistance to seismic or wind loads provide all-season resilience in even the most challenging conditions. For sensitive telecom or data infrastructure, specialized grounding and electromagnetic shielding further protect vital systems from interference.

Practicality is equally essential. Secure internal access points and ladders facilitate inspection and enable quick, safe entry for authorized personnel. With every unit manufactured in a controlled environment, consistent quality and strict adherence to industry benchmarks are assured. NWPX vaults stand as a comprehensive solution for modern infrastructure needs, combining security, durability, flexibility, and regulatory compliance. By supporting essential equipment and enhancing operational efficiency, these vaults help future-proof utility and communications networks for decades to come.

Fresh travel warnings have been issued as escalating conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt international aviation, leaving UK passengers facing cancellations and rapidly changing flight schedules.

On March 2, 2026, multiple departures from London Heathrow were grounded after airlines suspended service to several major Middle Eastern hubs amid widening airspace restrictions. Flights to Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Tel Aviv and Bahrain were among those affected, disrupting operations by carriers including Emirates, Etihad Airways, British Airways, Gulf Air and El Al.

Emirates said it has paused flights to and from Dubai until at least the afternoon of March 3, citing multiple regional airspace closures. Airlines are urging travelers to check flight status before heading to the airport, warning that further adjustments remain possible as security conditions evolve.

The travel disruption follows U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran, prompting missile exchanges and heightened security alerts across the region. UK authorities are advising nationals in affected areas to remain vigilant, monitor official travel guidance and maintain contact with consular services while aviation operations remain constrained.

On 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel conducted military strikes in Iran. Several Iranian leaders were killed in the strikes; early on March 1, Iranian state media confirmed that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei had been killed, and declared 40 days of mourning and a seven-day national holiday

The coordinated U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran have caused severe, immediate disruptions to transportation and logistics across the Middle East, with significant impacts on global trade routes. The conflict has halted air traffic, closed key shipping lanes, and driven up energy-related transport costs.

It has triggered the most severe disruption to global air travel since the COVID-19 pandemic. Thousands of flights have been cancelled, hundreds of thousands of passengers have been stranded and major international hubs remain largely paralyzed due to direct missile strikes and widespread airspace closures

The attack has caused an effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to intense maritime security risks and Iranian retaliation. While the waterway is not officially blocked by a physical barrier, shipping traffic has plummeted by approximately 70%.

Savox Communications announce the launch of the Noise-COM 200×2 the company’s next-generation tactical hearing protection and communications headset. Built for dismounted, mounted, and training environments, it delivers next-level audio clarity, rugged reliability, and seamless integration across the Savox tactical ecosystem -shaped by real user feedback from the field.

The Noise-COM 200×2 delivers reliable performance in every mission environment with its refined modular cable architecture, harsh environment durability, and advanced audio system that ensures superior speech intelligibility even in the toughest conditions.

Seamlessly integrated with the Savox dismounted soldier platform, it enables unified voice and data connectivity that boosts situational awareness and reduces cognitive load. The headset also interoperates effortlessly with Savox PackCOM wireless team communication systems — ensuring uninterrupted communications as operators move from on foot to in vehicle operations.

“Noise-COM 200×2 represents the next evolution of mission-critical hearing protection and communications headsets,” said Jerry Kettunen, CEO, Savox Communications. “Shaped by real field use and direct operator feedback, the improved NoiseCOM 200×2 keeps professionals increasingly protected, aware, and confidently connected, whether on foot, in vehicles, or across multi-platform missions.”

Superb audio and comfort in extreme environments

Savox audio delivers clearer speech and superior intelligibility in mission-critical environments.
Enhanced user interface with improved controls for reliable gloved operation in harsh conditions.
Comfort-optimized design with upgraded headband, back plates, and ear seals to reduce fatigue during extended missions.
Improved environmental protection with an upgraded microphone connector and protective cap for increased resistance to water ingress and humidity.

Power that lasts, wherever the mission leads

Ultra-low power architecture enables up to 500 hours of operation in hear-through mode.
Standardized, off-the-shelf AA battery compatibility simplifies logistics and avoids proprietary power dependencies.
MIL-STD-810H verified performance across extreme temperatures from –40°C to +60°C.

Versatile, multi-role capabilit

Quick-change communication cable enables rapid switching between hearing protection and full communications configurations.
Dual-side microphone slot supports left or right placement for shooter preference and compatibility with integrated head protection systems.
Extended interconnection cable supports flexible helmet-mounted and headband use.
Full ecosystem interoperability with the Savox dismounted soldier suite and seamless integration with Savox Pack-COM wireless systems—supporting consistent performance across dismounted and mounted operations.

Availability

Noise-COM 200×2 was showcased at EnforceTac 2026 and will be available through Savox Communications and authorized partners beginning Q1 2026. For more information, visit savox.com.

Mexican military forces reportedly killed Nemesio Oseguera (El Mencho), the head of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), in a security operation on February 22, 2026. This has sparked widespread cartel-related violence, blockades and unrest in multiple states — especially Jalisco, including around airport access roads.

Major airlines — including U.S. carriers like Southwest, United, American, Delta, Alaska, WestJet and Canada’s Air Canada — have delayed or canceled flights to/from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) and Guadalajara (GDL) due to security concerns and ground travel blockages. Access roads blocked by burning vehicles near Puerto Vallarta have effectively shut down portions of airport operations and led to diverted flights.

Reports indicate hundreds of travelers left stranded with delayed/canceled flights — particularly at Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Mexico City’s Benito Juárez International Airport.

The U.S. and Canadian governments have issued travel warnings and shelter-in-place advisories for U.S. and Canadian citizens in parts of Mexico, including Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara and other states affected by violence. Local authorities and military forces have been deployed to secure transport routes and airport areas, although reports vary on whether specific terminals were directly attacked. While many North American carriers have canceled or paused services in the affected areas, some international carriers — like Germany’s Lufthansa — have indicated they will continue flights to Mexico despite unrest.

Flights to some resort areas and regional airports may be canceled, delayed or rescheduled in the near term. Security advisories remain in place for parts of western Mexico — check airline and government travel updates constantly. Major hubs like Mexico City’s airport are reported to be operating normally, but weather, security alerts and traveler volumes can still affect schedules.