Surveillance & Security News for April 2025

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced the introduction of PowerG +, the next generation of trusted PowerG technology. PowerG + adds new, in-demand features atop PowerG's strong foundational capabilities to power the next generation of security and home automation. Modern security protocols “PowerG + uplevels our proprietary wireless technology, helping us meet the evolving needs of dealers and end users while raising the bar for modern sec...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced a series of upgrades to their access control and video surveillance (ACVS) solutions. These product enhancements will integrate with existing security architectures to improve management of mission-critical security and protection for people, buildings and assets. They will transform customers’ security posture, unlocking new levels of operational agility and cost-effectiveness. Advanced access control...

Comelit-PAC LOGOS video door entry monitors have been installed at the luxury Mercantile residential development in just two weeks from quotation to project completion, thanks to the enhanced security technology. Situated in Ropewalks, a central hub in Liverpool, the Mercantile is a cosmopolitan living environment situated at the heart of the city. Featuring 32 one- and two-bedroom apartments together with a collection of penthouses, the development is suitable for buy-to-live and buy-to-l...

For businesses today, loss prevention is no longer just about safeguarding inventory from theft. While retail theft makes frequent headlines in the United States, and is indeed the leading cause of shrinkage, The National Retail Foundation (NRF) has reported that process failures, operational inefficiencies and employee theft also drive significant losses. Legacy security systems In 2022, the shrink loss is estimated to be $120billion in the United States, and that’s for retail...

Fire and Security Apprenticeship Specialist, Skills for Security proudly marks the success of an inaugural Careers Fair, taking place near its Walsall training branch at The Bescot Stadium Locker Room. The event, designed to introduce local school leavers to career opportunities in the fire and security industry, welcomed an enthusiastic turnout of students, educators, and industry professionals. Fire and security sector The event provided a unique platform for students aged 14 to 18 to explo...

MERON will be demonstrating its innovative physical identity, access, and incident management solution by appointment only at ISC West 2025 in Las Vegas, April 2-4.  MERON PIAM+ leverages the latest advancements in data science, AI and microservices architecture, setting new benchmarks in performance and cost efficiency for large enterprise applications. Transforming access management “MERON&n...

Opening exciting new AI-powered security, intelligence and operational benefits for video surveillance users, ISC West will see confirmation of a global tech partnership between IDIS and Vaidio for the launch of a joint solution to speed critical operations across a range of use cases with advanced, customizable video analytics. The IDIS-Vaidio joint solution comprises an extensive new suite of AI video analytics tools, integrated with IDIS Solution Suite VMS to work seamlessly with any camera...

IDIS has launched IDIS Smart Privacy Masks. This patented, real-time privacy masking solution protects individuals’ identities while enabling more accurate, reliable, and responsive real-time video surveillance operations. IDIS Smart Privacy Masks eliminate the challenges associated with conventional masking techniques, such as the inability to detect people and the failure to apply masking and zone settings that can blur entire areas, making it hard to distinguish people from objects. S...

Cozaint Corporation, a pioneer in innovative video surveillance solutions, announces the successful validation of its MARCIA middleware software on LTO (linear tape-open) tape storage and servers from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. The technologies deliver a powerful, reliable, and cost-effective solution for managing and archiving massive volumes of video surveillance data. Efficient data management The report confirmed the solution's efficient VMS video management Rigorous testing, conducted...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance, launched Eagle Eye Automations. A flexible and extensible rules engine for automating tasks that empowers businesses to proactively and economically improve security, safety and business operations. Simplifying security management “Today’s security systems are complex, increasingly incorporating video surveillance, AI, analytics, sensors, and other third-party devices and technologies. Eagle Eye Automations enable...

Cozaint, a pioneer in innovative physical security and video surveillance solutions, announced a strategic partnership with Insurgo, a specialist in secure data erasure and LTO tape management. This collaboration aims to provide unparalleled long-term video surveillance storage solutions, leveraging the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology, enhanced by Cozaint’s MARCIA middleware and Insurgo’s Investigo tape tracking system. Seamless data integrati...

Aiphone, the global pioneer in security communication and access control solutions, will showcase its latest solutions at ISC West 2025, including major updates for AiphoneCloud’s innovative dashboard and Remote Management for commercial applications as well as new AC Series cloud deployment options. Attendees visiting booth #6109 can get first-hand demonstrations of the platform’s remote management capabilities and the complete range of intercom and access control solutions tailore...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), reports early results from a county pilot project launched in January 2025. As announced on January 27, 2025, the county ordered three ROSA™ units paired with RAD’s advanced agentic AI Agent, SARA™. Two of the three units were installed two weeks ago, and the impact has been immediate. Real-time AI-initiated dispatches SARA d...

WeSuite, the creator of award-winning sales management software for security technology providers, is thrilled to announce its strategic integration with System Surveyor. The pioneer platform for site surveys and system design. Security integrators often face the challenge of helping their customers visualise and fully understand proposed solutions during the sales process.  Streamlining proposal process This powerful integration enables users to seamlessly link one or multiple System Su...

Mercury Security, the pioneer in open architecture access control hardware, returns to ISC West to highlight a new addition to their industry-defining controller platform—the Mercury embedded application environment, an open platform that enables technology partners and OEMs to develop and deploy custom applications directly on Mercury MP Controllers. “We have a lot of exciting things happening at Mercury, and a dedicated booth at ISC West is the perfect place to showcase them,...

HID, a pioneer in trusted identity and access control solutions, is proud to introduce the new OMNIKEY SE Plug reader at ISC West, an ultra-compact and cable-free RFID reader for mobile use cases. This reader is a game-changer for organizations looking for seamless and secure authentication using a single credential across physical and digital environments. USB-C interface and MFA for security Designed with convenience and security in mind, it fits in a pocket or bag and is ideal for rem...

HID, pioneer in trusted identity and access management solutions, announced the launch of HID Integration Service, a platform that integrates physical security, cybersecurity and digital identity management. This integration platform-as-a-service (IPaaS) was designed to empower application developers, solution integrators and software vendors to seamlessly and rapidly integrate essential physical security solutions, streamlining processes and enhancing system interoperability. Physical securit...

HID, a pioneer in trusted identity and access control solutions, debuts its latest innovations at ISC West 2025. As the industry accelerates its shift toward mobile-first and seamless security integrations, HID has been working on solutions to create smoother and more secure access across touchpoints—from entryways to internal systems—optimising workflows and minimizing disruptions. Integrated security ecosystems “HID is at the forefront of driving a world of seamless securi...

Everon, a pioneer security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, fire and life safety solutions in the U.S. Announced that David Charney has joined the team as Sr. Vice President, Video Command Center. Expert in security tech With nearly 20 years of industry experience, Charney has established himself as a pioneer of innovation in cutting edge spaces. He has held key executive roles, including President, Chief Operating Officer, and most recently Chief Customer Officer for...