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Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, announced a new integration with SimonsVoss SmartIntego wireless locks at its VerkadaOne London conference. An extension of its flagship conference in the United States, VerkadaOne London convened more than 400 IT and physical security pioneers to connect and learn about new solutions from Verkada that are empowering physical security pioneers to be more proactive and efficient than ever. Partnership with SimonsVoss "I'm proud to...

As cutting-edge trends go, convergence has been around for at least two decades. The meaning has shifted over the years, and if anything, the idea of convergence has gotten even more aspirational. Unfortunately, the widespread use of the term has also paradoxically undermined its meaning and power. However, today's concept of convergence has matured to provide new levels of benefit for security professionals. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: How has the meaning of “convergence”...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, announced that the Honorable Michael Evanoff joins the company as its Global Chief Security Officer (CSO) and Strategic Advisor. A distinguished security expert with experience in the public and private sectors, Evanoff will advise Verkada's customers and partners on best practices for enterprise security, executive protection, and risk mitigation. His addition to the team reinforces Verkada's commitment to providing...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security, announced the appointment of Micah Deriso as Head of Global Channel. In this role, Deriso will lead Verkada's global channel strategy and partnerships. The company is trusted by more than 30,000 customers to protect people and places across 93 countries. It's more than 8,400 partners play a critical role in accelerating the delivery of its solutions to organizations across the globe. Verkada's channel organization Verkada is strengthen...

Technology innovations and an evolving threat landscape will be core factors impacting the physical security market in 2025. Technology elements such as artificial intelligence (AI), multi-factor access control, and mobile devices will continue to drive growth in the greater industry. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: What is the outlook for the physical security industry in the year ahead?

Pioneer in cloud-based physical security technology, Verkada, has announced a $200 million Series E funding round. The round was led by General Catalyst, with significant investment from Eclipse and additional participation from new and existing investors. Since its founding in 2016, Verkada has raised more than $700 million in funding, and the latest round values the company at $4.5 billion. Designed with simplicity in mind, Verkada’s six product lines — video security cameras, doo...

Pioneer in cloud-based physical security technology, Verkada, announced a $200 million Series E funding round. The round was led by General Catalyst, with significant investment from Eclipse and additional participation from new and existing investors. Since its founding in 2016, Verkada has raised more than $700 million in funding, and the latest round values the company at $4.5 billion. Verkada's six product lines Machine learning and applied computer vision have be...

TribalSage, a trusted security solutions provider, has officially joined forces with Verkada to bring next-generation, cloud-based security technology to businesses, enterprises, and government institutions in the GCC. This partnership enables organizations to benefit from hybrid cloud storage, AI-driven video analytics, seamless access control, and real-time monitoring, ensuring enhanced security, operational efficiency, and ease of use. With Kuwait as the operational hub, they aim to expand V...

At Verkada, success is built on the dedication, expertise, and commitment of the partners. Every day, these industry pioneers help customers implement best-in-class physical security solutions that drive real impact. As they look back on an incredible year, they’re excited to recognize the partners who went above and beyond in 2024. This year’s inaugural Verkada Impact Partner of the Year Awards celebrate those who demonstrated outstanding growth, customer commitment, and collaborat...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security, announced a wide range of updates to its Command platform that will make it even easier for its customers around the world to keep their people and places safe. To strengthen and enhance the entry experience, Verkada has deepened the integration of Verkada Guest and Verkada Access Control. Now, its customers can grant guests temporary, customizable visitor access credentials. Verkada's roll call reports Each credential is unique, time-bound...

2024 was a year of significant challenges and remarkable progress in a world that is more interconnected than ever. Global collaboration continues to point the way toward continuing progress in multiple industries, including physical security. In 2024, technology continued to transform the way we connect and cooperate, driven by new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: How did the security marketplace “change for the better...

Verkada is sharing 2025 predictions related to each of its various product categories, ranging from how AI will unlock new insights for security teams to how advancements in camera technology will enhance accuracy and decision-making. Here are some comments from Verkada’s security professionals looking ahead to the new year.  AI in security "Large language and vision models reduce investigation times and unlock deeper insights. AI is already transforming the ways that security tea...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, announced that CDW named the company a 2024 CDW Partner of the Year. CDW recognized Verkada and its other Partner of the Year honorees for representing the power of modern, customer-first partnerships and providing exemplary products, programs, solutions, and services to support shared customers. Support and collaboration "Verkada is honored to be recognized by CDW for the exemplary support and collaboration we provide to our shar...

Verkada, the pioneer in cloud-based physical security announced that it has added six new technology partners to its Integrations Program: Appriss Retail, Auror, Axon Evidence, CompScience, Extreme Networks, and RedBag.  This expanded range of supported integrations will empower Verkada customers across a range of verticals, including retail, law enforcement, manufacturing, and education, to address even more use cases with Verkada's platform and solutions. Verkada's Integrations Program...

Verkada, the pioneer in cloud-based physical security, announced a reimagined Alarm solution that, unlike traditional systems, provides more informed alarm response, minimizes false alarms, and gives administrators more visibility and control across their sites. In addition to a new suite of hardware that Verkada redesigned from the ground up, Verkada's new Alarms solution comes with a new software experience that will empower large and distributed organizations to easily set arming a...

Verkada, the pioneer in cloud-based physical security announced the appointment of Marc Peston as General Manager of Northern Europe. Peston will lead Verkada's go-to-market and sales operations in Benelux, the Nordics, and the Baltics. Cloud-based physical security "Demand is growing worldwide for Verkada's easy-to-use, cloud-based physical security solutions. In Europe, our bookings have grown more than 360% in just the past year," said Eric Salava, Chief Revenue Officer at V...

Verkada, the pioneer in cloud-based physical security announced Jonathon Dixon joins to lead its go-to-market teams and operations in Japan and Asia-Pacific (JAPAC). Dixon, who will lead Verkada's teams across its offices in Australia, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Singapore, will operate from its JAPAC headquarters in Singapore. Secure privacy solutions "In just one year, our customer base has grown by 72%, and this is only the beginning of our expansion in the JAPAC market," said Eric Sa...

A software platform designed to centralize and manage various physical security systems within an organization used to be called a PSIM (physical security information management) system. Generally speaking, however, the PSIM term has fallen out of favor because the systems were seen as expensive and difficult to manage. The phrase has been replaced by command-and-control, referring to software that combines access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and other systems into a unified...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, unveiled a range of product enhancements that deliver greater visibility and control for enterprises during its second annual customer conference, VerkadaOne. More than 1,600 IT and physical security pioneers gathered in Denver over three days to connect and learn about new solutions from Verkada that are empowering physical security pioneers to be more proactive and efficient than ever. Strategic investments "The power...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions recognized Lieutenant Ben Jones (Winston-Salem Police Department), Steve Camsey (The Salvation Army), and Jamie Lewsadder (La Cañada School District) as its inaugural Safety Champion Award winners. More than 1,600 security and IT pioneers gathered at VerkadaOne to celebrate these Safety Champions for their impact on communities across the country and tireless work to keep people and places safe. Class of Safety Champions "We...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the schedule, speaker lineup and program for the 2024 Securing New Ground (SNG), the security industry’s executive conference, taking place October 8-9 at the Westin New York Grand Central in New York City. At SNG 2024, the security industry will gather for top-level information sharing, networking and business analysis. This year’s Securing New Ground conference will shape industry trends and offer opportunities t...

While technology like cameras, alarms, and access control systems are crucial components, they are only as effective as the people who use and manage them and the systems that deploy them. When installing physical security systems, the focus should be on the holistic operation of the system rather than the functioning of individual components. However, in the end, overlooking critical factors can undermine the totality of system performance. We asked this week's Expert Panel Roundtable: Wha...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management, has added a key hire to its leadership team.  Mauricio Ramirez will join the company as Vice President of North America Corporate Enterprise Sales. This hire will be critical as Verkada continues to grow its enterprise customer base. Protecting people and places "Verkada's rapid growth confirms that customers are eager to adopt solutions that help them protect people and places in a privacy-sensitive wa...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management, announced a new way for organizations to transition to the cloud with its Command Connector, which enables third-party cameras to connect to Verkada’s Command platform. It also announced a range of new additions to its platform, including a next-generation door reader. "As we continue to expand our footprint we want to provide customers with a seamless transition to our cloud platform,” said Brando...

College campuses are meant to be places of learning, growth, and community. Fostering such an environment requires the deployment of policies and technologies that ensure safety and security. Considering the growing role of security technology in the higher education market, we asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What are the new applications for security technology in the college and university markets?

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, proudly announces that it supports 25,000 customers in keeping people and places safe in a privacy-sensitive way. Comprehensive security platform "What started as a cloud-based security camera offering has, in just eight years, transformed into a comprehensive security platform, including door access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace and, most recently, intercom," said Eric Salava, Chief Rev...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, announced it will offer customers a new AI-powered search in Beta. Leveraging a large language and large vision model, Verkada’s AI-powered search will enable customers to use everyday language to search their video security camera footage for people and vehicles, making their investigations even more intuitive and efficient. “Our new AI-powered search is an exciting expansion of the way that Verkada leverages the l...

Audio might detect sounds like breaking glass or footsteps before a person even enters the field-of-view of a video camera. Audio also helps to provide context: Someone running in a video image might be suspicious, but the situation is different if they are yelling for help. Furthermore, audio enables operators to talk remotely to people on site, which can deter crime, de-escalate situations, or gather information. And yet, optimizing audio is often an overlooked aspect of physical security syst...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, has achieved another important milestone on its journey to becoming FedRAMP Authorized. Verkada Command in AWS GovCloud was designated FedRAMP Moderate Ready by the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) and is now listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace.  The FedRAMP Ready status makes it easier and faster for government agencies to approve and implement Verkada's video security and visitor management solut...

Suddenly, artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere. The smart technology brings a range of benefits to our lives, from streamlining everyday tasks to making scientific breakthroughs. The advantages of AI and machine learning (ML) also include automating repetitive tasks, analyzing vast amounts of data, and minimizing human error. But how do these benefits apply to the physical security industry, and is there a downside? We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What are the benefits,...