Video Surveillance News

Securitas North America today announced the release of a new Security Connected webcast/podcast episode, Securiosity: Risk Intelligence Trends & Projections (2025–2026), offering an in-depth look at how intelligence-led decision-making is redefining protection, resilience, and business continuity for global enterprises. Episode details The episode is part of Securitas North America's broader Risk Intelligence Center (RIC) campaign following the release of its Annual RIC Outlook Repor...

WatchGuard Technologies, a global entity in unified cybersecurity for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), announced an expansion of its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services with WatchGuard Open MDR. This addition builds on WatchGuard’s MDR service by extending 24/7 detection and response to third-party tools alongside WatchGuard technologies, enabling MSPs to deliver full-stack managed security services across diverse customer environments without forcing disruptive platform change...

Synectics, a foremost in advanced security and surveillance solutions, announces its latest Synergy software release.  Bringing together powerful new geolocation features, mobile-first incident creation, and advanced video security, these developments enable operators to respond faster and act more effectively. Locate incidents with greater accuracy and context Synergy’s latest release introduces what3words, enabling ultra-precise geolocation tagging to support faster, more accurat...

RISCO announced the UK launch of VUpoint AI, a video solution comprising smart AI cameras and NVRs that integrate natively with the RISCO ecosystem and the comprehensively updated iRISCO app. The range delivers faster, more accurate event verification and real-time monitoring for installers and end users across homes and businesses, with practical operational insights for commercial sites. No premium price tag “VUpoint AI is a game-changer for our installer community. It’s s...

Across Europe, the Middle East and beyond, schools, colleges and universities look to modernize security while preserving openness. Their duty of care extends to protecting people, property and data, yet education sites must also enable the free movement of staff, students and visitors.  At the same time, budgets are tight and expectations for user experience are high. The right access management strategy must reconcile safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness – and when implemented...

Salto, a pioneer in electronic access control solutions, continues to advance smart access innovation with Salto XS4 Face, a face recognition access control solution designed to deliver fast, secure, and hands-free access while prioritising privacy, flexibility, and user experience. Salto XS4 Face’s face recognition technology is engineered to provide convenient, secure access to Salto access points, requiring only a face as a credential and granting access in under a second. Each user ga...

Video monitoring standards play a key role in the development of the industry. Last year, the well-known DORI framework, which was introduced in 2014, was replaced by OODPCVS, a new, more sophisticated classification which better reflects the needs of modern technologies. In response to this shift, Hikvision is actively aligning its products and design resources to support our partners in navigating this transition to higher industry standards. As technology advances, so the relevant industry s...

Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel is located about 30 minutes east of Seattle in the US state of Washington. It is named after the Native American tribe of the same name – the “People of the Moon”. The casino offers nearly 1,800 slot machines and 58 Vegas-style table games. Since 2015, Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel has relied on Dallmeier’s video surveillance solutions, and these proven technologies are being used for the current system expansion. Video surveillance soluti...

PathCare is one of South Africa’s pioneers and most trusted providers of specialist pathology services, operating 24/7 across multiple depots and laboratories, and delivering a comprehensive range of services that include clinical, anatomical, and forensic diagnostics. With an extensive footprint across the Gauteng, North-West, and Limpopo Provinces, PathCare plays a critical role in supporting healthcare diagnostics nationwide. As their operations expanded, ensuring consistent and secur...

As the S12 Security Guarding Leadership Group marks its first three months in operation, the committee has been reflecting on everything achieved so far, and the strategic direction for the future. There has been significant interest from the industry to get involved, with hundreds of security professionals pledging their support and joining workstreams to represent the sector with one united voice. Set up at the request of Government, the S12’s mission is to work alongside Security Minis...

Innodisk, a global entity in edge AI and industrial-grade storage solutions, announced that it has officially obtained IEC 62443-4-1 certification for its security development lifecycle (SDL). This achievement reinforces Innodisk’s capability to deliver comprehensive security assurance across its product portfolio andproduct lifecycles, meeting the cybersecurity expectations of global supply chain partners and proactively aligning with upcoming international regulatory requirements such a...

SiteStream Security (SiteStream), a provider of mobile video surveillance and remote monitoring solutions for the security industry, announced that Jeff Perri has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer. Perri joins SiteStream at a time of accelerated growth as the company taps the quickly expanding market for flexible, scalable, and rapidly deployable perimeter protection. As CEO, he will focus on strengthening SiteStream’s dealer ecosystem, advancing product usability and automat...

Interface Systems, a foremost managed service provider delivering remote video monitoring, commercial security systems, business intelligence, and network services for multi-location enterprises, announced that Big Brand Tire & Service, one of the nation’s fastest-growing independent tire and automotive service providers, has eliminated costly overnight break-ins and significantly reduced trespassing and vandalism at a high-risk location. The company achieved these results by deployi...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a foremost global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, today announced the deployment of its SecurOS® Soffit pedestrian safety system by the City of Dublin, Ohio. The AI-powered Soffit, which automatically detects the presence of people at crosswalks and dynamically illuminates their path across, was installed at the Brand Road pedestrian crossing near Coventry Woods Drive in response to residents’ concerns about visibility...

HES, an ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions brand, announces a new windstorm certification for the 5000, 5300, 8000, and 8300 Series Electric Strikes. The popular electric strikes now carry an ANSI/SDI 250.13 certified rating, providing greater performance, versatility, and reliability to meet an extended range of door security applications. Updated design and new certification A trusted, widely adopted solution in the market, the electric strikes have been enhanced through an engineering redesign,...

Milestone Systems, a foremost provider of open-platform Video Management Software (VMS), announced that its partner Genesis Security, a security integrator in Puerto Rico, has developed a centralized monitoring operation capable of serving multiple industries across the island via an integration with XProtect VMS. Genesis provides security and monitoring services for entertainment venues, residential communities, airports, and government facilities throughout Puerto Rico. Historically, operator...

Global technology entity Gallagher Security has released their 2026 Security Industry Trends Report, highlighting a growing opportunity for security to play a more strategic, value-driven role across organizations worldwide. Drawing on insights from End Users, Channel Partners, Consultants, and technology stakeholders across the world, the 2026 report shows security continuing to evolve beyond traditional protection. As organizations look to simplify complexity and make more informed decisions,...

VIVOTEK, the global security solution provider, announced the official launch of its Chroma24 low-light full-color AI camera series (hereafter referred to as “Chroma24”), delivering a new security experience defined by “24/7 operation, true color, and clear details.” In extremely low-light nighttime environments, Chroma24 features advanced imaging, combining comprehensive upgrades to lenses and image sensors with AI-enhanced imaging technology, to deliver clear, stable,...

Flir, a Teledyne Technologies company, is introducing its FCB-Series AI thermal analytics camera for robust perimeter and site security. This innovative addition to Flir's mid-range infrared security line-up merges weather-resilient, lighting-agnostic thermal sensitivity of <20 mK with advanced deep-learning video analytics. The result? Accurate and dependable detection of people and vehicles, inside or outside, whatever the conditions. Preventing costly incidents Flir’s new FCB-Ser...

Ranger Fire and Security has completed its first acquisition of 2026 with Dorset-based based alarm and security experts Partnership Fire and Security. Partnership Fire and Security was established in 1999 and has grown to cover more than 3,000 customers across Shaftesbury, Dorset and the South Coast. The team, which consists of both engineers and administrative staff, has adapted over time to meet ever-changing customer demands, and now includes teams specializing in installation, as well...

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, has announced NPSA compliance for the High Security Controller 7000, the most recent addition to their award-winning controller product range.  The High Security C7000 has been awarded Automatic Access Control Systems (AACS) and Cyber Assurance of Physical Security Systems (CAPSS) compliance by the UK’s National Protective Security Authority (NPSA).  High Security C7000 features Providin...

Genetec Inc., the foremost in enterprise physical security software, will demonstrate the latest innovations in unified physical security at Intersec 2026, taking place 12 to 14 January 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). As organizations across the Middle East continue to modernize and scale security operations across expanding urban, commercial, and critical infrastructure environments, physical security is increasingly being treated as a strategic function, one that supports better...

A regional security manager at a national bank gets a notification about suspicious activity at an ATM in another city. He opens his smartphone to check the feed — but the camera is connected to a different NVR than the one he’s currently logged into. By the time he switches systems, the live view is gone. Situations like this play out daily — across banking networks, retail chains, factories, and logistics hubs, wherever multi-site surveillance depends on fragmented systems.&...

At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, demonstrations of Flir’s next-generation iXX-Series app-enabled thermal cameras will outline how users can transform electrical and mechanical inspections across manufacturing, industrial, commercial, datacenter, and utility environments. In combination with Flir Assetlink browser-based software, iXX users can leverage asset-centric structured data to expedite workflows and decision making. Get ready to think about thermal inspection in a whole new way. From Boot...

Hanwha Vision, a foremost in video surveillance and security solutions, announces an integration between its PTZ PLUS camera line and Navtech’s AdvanceGuard radar platform.  This collaboration delivers a high-value, unified perimeter protection solution that enhances security outcomes, boosts operator efficiency, and improves risk management across extensive and complex sites. Addressing the challenges of wide-area security The integration of Navtech AdvanceGuard with Hanwha Vision...

During the summer of 2025, the White House announced a 50% semi-finished copper import tariff that resulted in a 13% increase in the price of copper in just one day, making it the largest increase since 1968. The one-day price hike alarmed industries that depend on the import of semi-finished copper products, impacting heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) manufacturers, the automotive industry, data centers, and more. Newly implemented tariffs As the price of copper increases,...

LDC the private equity investor, has exited its investment in Wireless CCTV (‘WCCTV’), a full-service, specialized leasing provider of managed re-deployable video surveillance assets for temporary security and monitoring solutions in the UK and the US, in a sale to Arcus Infrastructure Partners (‘Arcus’). Rochdale-headquartered WCCTV was formed in 2001 to meet the growing demand for surveillance technology capable of operating independently of fixed infrastructure networ...

Hikvision, a global pioneer in AIoT solutions, is set to participate in Intersec 2026, where it will demonstrate how its latest technological advancements are empowering industries under the theme "AIoT Shapes a Better Future." Taking place at the Dubai World Trade Center from January 12-14, Hikvision’s showcase will feature how AIoT technologies are transforming industries and creating measurable value for businesses and communities. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore cutting...

Neurotechnology, a provider of deep learning-based solutions and high-precision biometric identification technologies, now announced that its face liveness detection technology has successfully passed a rigorous Level 2 (Level B) Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) evaluation. The independent assessment confirms that the upcoming releases of MegaMatcher SDK and MegaMatcher ID will comply with the ISO/IEC 30107-3 standard, demonstrating high resilience against sophisticated biometric spoofing at...

Dean Drako, Chairman of Brivo, the pioneering global provider of cloud-native access control and smart space technologies, and Founder of Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud AI video surveillance, now announced the two companies will merge, creating the world’s largest AI cloud-native physical security company. The merged company will operate under the Brivo name and deliver a truly unified cloud-native security platform. Integrated cloud-native physical security solution &l...