Surveillance & Security News for May 2026

ZeroEyes, creators of the multi-analytics weapons detection and threat intelligence platform, announces that its AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness platform has been deployed by New Jersey’s Sayreville Borough School District to protect students and faculty against gun-related violence. Located in Middlesex County, the district serves approximately 6,500 students and employs approximately 750 staff across 10 buildings, including a high school, middle school, upper elem...

Sectigo, a pioneer in automated Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) and digital certificates, today announced a new brand identity and corporate positioning centred on a clear vision: delivering Simplicity at Scale as digital trust grows more complex, distributed and critical to operations. Delivered through Sectigo Certificate Manager (SCM), this approach enables a more coordinated way to automate certificate management at scale. For decades, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and the digital...

Minuteman Security & Life Safety, a provider of enterprise security technology and life safety solutions, announces that Doug Cherney has joined the company as Director of Critical Infrastructure, reporting to Eric Joseph. Cherney brings more than two decades of security industry leadership and channel development experience focused on protecting critical infrastructure, energy operations, people, and assets. In his new role, he will support the continued expansion of Minuteman’s Crit...

Carlisle Support Services announced the appointment of Jason Gray as its new Technical Solutions Director. This strategic hire reinforces Carlisle’s commitment to integrating technology with its people-led service delivery, ensuring clients benefit from innovative, future-proof security and advanced FM solutions. Jason brings a wealth of experience across the fire and security sectors, having progressed from a foundational engineering background into senior leadership roles focused on inn...

IDScan.net, a provider of identity verification and ID scanning technology, announces a new integration partnership with Babaco, a long standing pioneer in supply chain asset and cargo security. Through the integration, Babaco has embedded IDScan.net’s DIVE identity verification technology directly into its proprietary transportation and shipment management platform, Babaco Fulfillment, to help combat cargo theft. Cargo security solutions For more than 90 years, Babaco has provided carg...

Artificial intelligence (AI) transforms physical security from a passive, reactive function into an autonomous, proactive one. Rather than just alerting human guards after an event, new systems driven by intelligent agents analyze, decide, and act in real time—handling routine deterrence, investigating anomalies, and reducing alarm fatigue. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: What is agentive (or agentic) AI and how is it changing physical security?

ADT, the pioneer in smart home security solutions, has been recognized by Newsweek this year across multiple rankings, including America’s Most Trustworthy Companies, Most Trusted Brands and Best Customer Service. ADT's commitment These recognitions highlight ADT’s continued commitment to earning customer trust through reliable protection, strong service and a focus on delivering peace of mind to millions of households nationwide. As the highest-ranked smart home security comp...

DNAKE, a foremost provider of video intercom and smart home solutions, has rolled out Cloud Platform versions 2.1.0, 2.2.0, and 2.3.0. Designed to deliver more control, flexibility, and possibilities, these updates strengthen team collaboration, expand device integration, and simplify resident access. Key highlights of DNAKE Cloud Platform 2.1.0–2.3.0 1. Multiple Property Manager Accounts with Custom Permissions A single site now supports mul...

As access control projects continue to expand in scale and operational complexity, traditional standalone turnstile management is rapidly being replaced by cloud-based centralized management platforms. For multi-site, multi-project, and cross-region deployments, customers now demand higher standards in remote control, system stability, operational efficiency, and centralized management. As a professional turnstile manufacturer and access control solution provider, TURBOO develops intelligent c...

Inner Range has recently announced the release of its latest update to the ASSA ABLOY, Traka Keylocker Integration for the Integriti unified Access Control, Video Surveillance and Security solution delivered in their intelligent management software, further strengthening its ecosystem of enterprise-grade integrations. Designed to deliver seamless interoperability between physical access control and intelligent key management systems, the latest update enhances operational efficiency, au...

Eventide Communications is pleased to announce its participation in the NENA 2026 Annual Conference & Expo. This major event for 911 professionals takes place in Columbus, Ohio, from June 27-July 2, with the Expo Hall open June 29-30. At Booth #321, Eventide will present solutions built to help public safety agencies improve emergency center operations, strengthen training, and support the move toward NG 9-1-1 technologies. Public safety agencies Eventide brings Clarity Captured to NENA 2...

NEXCOM Group (8234) is making a powerful return to COMPUTEX! Partnering deeply with Intel, NEXCOM will showcase innovations at the "Robotics & Edge AI Pavilion" in TWTC Hall 1 (Booth #A0618). Under the theme “Physical AI and Manufacturing On-Site," they will demonstrate how Physical AI is achieved by the integration of visual perception and high-precision real-time motion control. From data acquisition to intelligent decision-making, NEXCOM provides a comprehensive bottom-up edge AI a...

Inner Range continues to strengthen its mobile-first security ecosystem with the upcoming release of IR Connect App version 3.7.0. This latest update delivers meaningful improvements to camera viewing, usability, and overall application performance — reinforcing Inner Range’s commitment to providing a modern, intuitive, and reliable mobile experience for security professionals and end users. Building on recent platform upgrades, IR Connect 3.7.0 focuses on what matters most in day-t...

Advanced has expanded its Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program with the launch of a new course focused on smoke control systems and their role in protecting life and property. Titled Smoke Control Systems: Principles, Pitfalls and Protection, the free CPD has been developed to provide consultants, specifiers, fire engineers, installers, facilities managers and other fire safety professionals with a practical understanding of smoke control strategies, system types and complianc...

New research from TrustedTech has uncovered a growing crisis in workplace AI governance, revealing that it is not junior employees driving the use of unapproved AI tools, but senior leadership, who admit to being fully aware of the risks. The survey of 2,000 employees across the UK & US shows that 62% of senior leaders in the UK use “Shadow AI” - unapproved AI tools that may process or store organizational data outside approved systems - compared with 31% of employees below deci...

Dell Technologies introduces Dell Deskside Agentic AI, a new addition to the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA that gives workgroups the ability to deploy and scale agentic AI workflows locally without the cost, latency and data sovereignty constraints of cloud-only approaches. With the NVIDIA OpenShell runtime now supported across the entire Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA, enterprises benefit from a single security and policy enforcement layer from deskside workstations to Dell PowerEdge XE servers. As...

Singlewire Software, a pioneer in solutions that help keep people safe and informed, today released the findings of its new report, "2026 State of Safety & Operational Readiness in K-12 Schools." Following up on its inaugural 2025 School Entrance study, this year's research captured responses from over 500 school staff members across the United States, revealing a critical disconnect between school safety priorities and the daily reality of campus security. Daily accountability processes...

Security-Net, Inc., a network of security system integrators, is pleased to welcome its newest member, John Wever, chief technology officer of ITD Texas (Integrated Technologies and Design), with offices in El Paso and the Dallas-Fort Worth area. With the addition of ITD Texas, Security-Net strengthens its presence in the Southwest while adding a member with deep expertise in federal government and mission-critical security projects. Founded in 2010, ITD Texas is a full-service electrical and s...

dormakaba has acquired Airsphere GmbH (Airsphere). Airsphere is an international software company specializing in passenger management systems for airports. Through this acquisition, dormakaba strengthens its market position in the airport sector and expands its portfolio to include established software solutions for the automation of passenger processes, airport logistics, and critical infrastructure security. Established client base Founded in 2010 and based in Seefeld, Germany, Airsphere o...

Boss Door Controls, a trusted global provider of mechanical and automatic door control solutions and part of the Allegion family of brands, has released its new cam-action door closer catalog, offering a comprehensive product selection guide to architects, specifiers and trade professionals. The new 44-page catalog showcases an extensive range of cam-action hardware, designed to meet the demands of high-traffic commercial and residential applications. To support accurate product selection...

Control Risks, the global strategic intelligence and security firm announces that Bill Udell will become Chief Executive Officer with effect from 1 June 2026. Udell succeeds Nick Allan, who is stepping down after 25 years with the business, including seven and a half years as CEO. Having led the firm through a period of significant development, strengthening the firm's global position and shaping its strategic direction, Allan and the Board agree that now is the right time for new leadership to...

Vismo has been appointed a commercial partner of GISF – the Global Interagency Security Forum for aid worker safety - and will demonstrate its personal security apps at GISF’s Global Security Risk and Policy Conference 2026, London, May 26-28th. The theme of the conference is ‘Collective Strength Against Emerging Threats.’ Founded in 2006, GISF is a network connecting NGOs, UN agencies and donors to improve security risk management (SRM) of aid workers including duty of...

Colt Technology Services (Colt), the global digital infrastructure company, announces the expansion of its network in Istanbul, Türkiye, to meet growing demand for infrastructure capacity supporting businesses’ AI and digital transformation plans. Colt’s high-performance infrastructure now connects to two established data centres in the city - one on Istanbul’s Asian side and the other on its European side - providing businesses with high-capacity services built for AI-dri...

Verkada, a pioneer in AI-powered physical security technology, announces that the Verkada Command Platform hosted in AWS GovCloud has achieved Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP ®) Moderate Authorization. The U.S. Department of Energy served as Verkada’s FedRAMP agency sponsor for the authorization. “Federal agencies are responsible for protecting people and facilities across complex, distributed environments, and they need flexible, modern tools that are...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the agenda and speaker lineup for the 2026 Perimeter PREVENT, the premier event in perimeter security. This symposium—held June 24 in Washington, D.C., and presented by SIA with guidance from the SIA Perimeter Security Subcommittee—will gather policymakers, federal agency personnel, architects, engineers and security solution providers to engage on the critical issues related to perimeter defense for physical environments, includ...

Building on the success of Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2025, which welcomed participants from 95 countries, GSX 2026 is set to deliver another exceptional lineup of thought leadership and innovation. Taking place 14-16 September at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, the event will feature 200+ education sessions, 500+ exhibitors, and three transformational keynote speakers who will challenge security professionals to think differently about leadership, technology, and res...

Paratech announces the launch of the HydraFusion AutoShore Strut, the most advanced lifting and shoring tool ever engineered for technical rescue. Purpose-built for heavy lift rescue in the world’s most demanding environments, the AutoShore combines automated operation, advanced safety features, and industry-pioneer load performance to set a new standard for the rescue industry. Engineered for high-risk rescue environments, the HydraFusion AutoShore Strut keeps responders farther from dan...

Smart Spaces, a smart building and workplace experience platform for asset managers and occupiers, has achieved B Corp™ Certification, marking an important milestone in its commitment to building better environments for people and the planet. Founded in 2010, Smart Spaces was built on the belief that buildings should work better: operationally, for the people who use them, and for the world around them. That belief continues to shape the company’s platform today, from enhancing work...

Salient Systems, a provider of enterprise-class Video Management Software, today announced the appointment of Steve Bell as Executive Vice President, Sales. Bell brings more than 25 years of technology sales and leadership experience to the role, where he will lead Salient’s global sales organization, work directly with integrators and end users, and continue to scale the company’s presence across the enterprise market. Enterprise sales organizations Bell brings a track record of...

Permiso Security, the unified identity security platform, announces AI agent runtime security capabilities that give security teams the ability to discover every agent in their environment, managed or shadow, and maintain continuous visibility into agent runs, events, tool calls, and data access across agents, sub-agents, MCP servers, and the underlying infrastructure those agents operate on. Autodesk, a Fortune 500 design and engineering software company, is deploying the capabilities to secur...