How Aker Security Builds Control Rooms for Real-Time Decision-Making

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How Aker Security Builds Control Rooms for Real-Time Decision-Making

2026-01-29 17:00 Last Updated At：18:55

OSLO, Norway--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 29, 2026--

In today’s security landscape, the challenge lies in aggregating, visualizing, and using large volumes of data effectively in situations where time, precision, and coordination are critical.

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Aker Security oversees security and preparedness for large parts of the Group, covering several thousand employees. Its services include travel security, global event and incident monitoring, crisis management, and security advisory services.

"We approached Cyviz because we needed a solution that could bring everything together on a single platform, while at the same time supporting the way we actually work operationally," says Tonje Evensen Bråthen, Head of the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) at Aker Security.

Real-Time Overview in Aker Security’s GSOC

The control room is designed for continuous operational use and supports the work carried out in the GSOC. This is where complex security situations are managed, often requiring coordination among multiple incidents, systems, and stakeholders.

The objective is to create a working environment that provides operators and decision-makers with a shared, real-time situational awareness, enabling rapid collaboration and clear decision-making.

The center provides an overview of information from multiple sources and systems.

"We work with the Cyviz system in the GSOC on a daily basis. It gives us a better overview and allows us to use the information we already have far more effectively," says Bråthen.

One Technology Platform – Multiple Systems

The solution is built on Cyviz’ technology platform, developed specifically for control rooms and other critical environments. The platform aggregates information across systems and presents it in a way tailored to different roles and decision levels.

"With Cyviz at the heart of the control room, we have a solution that meets today’s needs while also providing a strong foundation for future development," says Bråthen.

For Cyviz, the delivery is about providing a platform that supports collaboration and decision-making in complex environments.

A Strategic Decision-Making Tool

The control room at Aker Security is also designed for change. Threat scenarios, evolving workflows, and emerging technological requirements can be addressed without rebuilding the solution from scratch.

"The flexibility of the Cyviz solution allows us to continue developing the control room over time and evolve alongside the technology," says Bråthen.

Sabalenka beats Svitolina to reach fourth straight Australian Open final

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Not even a point penalty for hindrance slowed Aryna Sabalenka's run to a fourth consecutive Australian Open final.

The top-ranked Sabalenka overpowered Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 Thursday night to move within one victory of a third Australian Open title in four years.

The Belarusian will play the winner of the second semifinal between sixth-seeded Jessica Pegula and fifth-seeded Elena Rybakina, who won Wimbledon in 2022 and was runner-up in Australia to Sabalenka in 2023.

All four players reached the semifinals without dropping a set — in Australia for the first time in 56 years — and Sabalenka and Svitolina were each on 10-match winning streaks to start the season after titles in warmup events.

Sabalenka kept both of her streaks alive. She hit 19 winners and broke Svitolina's serve twice in the first set. She finished with 29 winners to 12 for her Ukrainian rival.

As has become customary for Ukrainians against players from Russia and Belarus, there was no handshakes at the net. There was also no group photo before the match.

Sabalenka is the third woman in the Open era to reach four consecutive singles finals at the Australian Open after Evonne Goolagong and Martina Hingis.

“It’s an incredible achievement but the job’s not done yet,” an emotional Sabalenka said in her on-court TV interview. “I've been watching her game, (Svitolina) was playing incredible. I felt like I had to step in and put as much pressure as I could back on her. I’m glad the level was there. I think I played great tennis.”

The only hiccup was the hindrance to start the fourth game. Hindrance is called for a distraction that prevents a player from making a shot, and can include an opponent's loud noise.

Umpire Louise Azemar Engzell deemed Sabalenka made a prolonged grunt after she shanked a forehand. The shot seemed to be going long but landed inside the baseline, giving Svitolina the chance to play on. That's when the umpire intervened.

Sabalenka asked for a video review but the point penalty was upheld when Azemar Engzell confirmed her decision that the grunt was more elongated than usual.

It didn't bother Sabalenka for long. She broke serve in that game and controlled most of the remainder of the match.

Svitolina's only service break was at the start of the second set. But Sabalenka rallied immediately and won the next five games to take the semifinal away.

After reaching her first semifinal in Australia and winning a title in a warmup tournament in New Zealand, Svitolina will return to the top 10 for the first time since she took a maternity break in 2022.

The Auckland title was her first foray back on tour after an early end to the 2025 season for a mental health break. She said the rest and time out prolonged her career.

“Definitely very, very happy with the two weeks here and in New Zealand, as well, winning,” she said. “Gutted to not make it through tonight but it’s very difficult when you’re playing the world No. 1, who is really on fire.”

Svitolina was playing her fourth semifinal at a major — 2019 and 2023 at Wimbledon and the 2019 U.S. Open — but again wasn't able to go to the championship match.

“It was really complicated for me today,” she said, “but, yeah, I just want to take positives from the past weeks, the beginning of the year, and just carry them through for the season.”

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