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The security industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation as organizations move beyond traditional video surveillance toward AI-driven “visual intelligence.” This shift reflects a growing demand for proactive, real-time security solutions that not only capture incidents but help prevent them. Once viewed primarily as passive recording tools, traditional video surveillance systems are rapidly evolving into intelligent solutions capable of delivering actionable insights. As a result, surveillance is no longer just about capturing evidence after the fact. It is becoming a strategic tool to actively protect people, assets, and operations. Delivering actionable insights This transformation is fueling significant market growth. According to Markets and Markets, the global commercial security market is projected to reach $381 billion by 2030, driven largely by the adoption of AI-powered, proactive monitoring technologies. With an estimated 150 million installed cameras still operating as simple, reactive devices containing little to no intelligence, according to the Security Industry Association (SIA), there is a significant opportunity to upgrade the existing infrastructure to adopt AI powered proactive monitoring technology. “Businesses are realising that traditional surveillance creates operational blind spots, leaving room for missed threats, response delays, and costly false alarms,” said Wes Usie, president of CHeKT. “Security is no longer about watching video. It’s about understanding what’s happening in real time and taking action.” Next-generation platforms  A key driver behind this shift is the increasing focus on artificial intelligence and predictive analytics. AI is now the primary area of research and development investment for security solution providers, with predictive data analytics widely viewed as a critical component of next-generation platforms. These technologies enable systems to distinguish between real threats and harmless activity, dramatically improving response times and operational efficiency. The industry is also moving toward a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, where cloud-based, camera-agnostic AI platforms layer advanced analytics onto existing infrastructure. This approach allows organizations to modernise their security systems without costly hardware replacements, while enabling integrators to deliver high-margin, long-term managed services with continuous updates and improvements. Limitation of human monitoring At the same time, growing challenges with traditional security models are accelerating the need for change. False alarms, for example, have reached a tipping point. More than half of security users report experiencing at least one false alarm and 10 percent report five or more, according to Parks Associates. These excessive alerts are overwhelming law enforcement agencies, prompting many municipalities to require verified alarms before dispatch and imposing fines of up to $400 for repeated false alarms. Compounding the issue is the limitation of human monitoring. An IEEE study shows that when operators monitor multiple screens, up to 60 percent of events can be missed, highlighting the inefficiency of labor-intensive surveillance models. These gaps contribute to widespread dissatisfaction, with 35 percent of customers citing false alarms and system unreliability as key reasons for dissatisfaction or cancelling services, according to Parks Associates. Providing meaningful notifications “The traditional model creates alert fatigue, delayed response, and unnecessary costs,” added Usie. “When critical events are missed or misinterpreted, the consequences can be severe.” These challenges are reshaping expectations across both the residential and commercial markets. Residential customers are increasingly seeking “video-first” solutions that deliver reliable, real-time alerts and active deterrence. They expect systems to automatically filter out false alarms and provide meaningful notifications, not noise. In response, 42 percent of security dealers now offer video verification as a core service, according to the SIA 2025 Security Megatrends report. Visual intelligence platforms Meanwhile, commercial and enterprise organizations are redefining how they view security investments. No longer considered a sunk cost, security is now expected to deliver a measurable return on investment. Businesses are demanding multi-purpose visual intelligence platforms that go beyond safety to provide operational insights, support compliance, and optimize logistics. Proactive visual security offers a path forward. By leveraging AI-driven analytics and real-time verification, organizations can identify threats earlier, reduce false alarms, and enable faster, more effective responses. This not only strengthens protection but also delivers tangible business value. CHeKT is at the forefront of this evolution, delivering a proactive visual security platform with intelligence that transforms how security is monitored and managed. By combining real-time video verification with advanced analytics and a network of monitoring partners, CHeKT enables security teams to detect, verify, and respond to incidents as they happen and often before they escalate.

CHeKT, a pioneer in Proactive Visual Security, will showcase how security providers can transform video monitoring from passive observation into real-time intelligent intervention at ISC West 2026. At Booth #14039, CHeKT will demonstrate how its cloud-native platform unifies live video, AI analytics, alarm data and automated deterrence to detect, verify and deter incidents as they happen, not after the fact. While traditional surveillance systems generate alerts and footage, CHeKT is redefining the category by leveraging AI to prioritise threats, reduce false alarms and enable immediate response with key alarm monitoring center partners. Live video security “The industry is moving beyond video as evidence and leveraging AI to turn video into intelligence,” said Wes Usie, President of CHeKT. “CHeKT’s platform gives security professionals the tools they need to understand what is important and verify events.”   At the booth, CHeKT will demonstrate: Live video security for monitoring stations and SOC environments  Proactive intervention, including two-way audio and visible deterrents  Verified, real-time response, not just notifications sent to end users  The latest on integrations with Alarm.com and OpenEye Best practices and deployment guidance from the CHeKT Partner Success team Proactive video monitoring Designed to work with existing infrastructure, the CHeKT platform integrates seamlessly with a wide range of professional cameras and monitoring center software, enabling scalable deployments from single sites to national rollouts without complex upgrades. The CHeKT platform also enables integrators to unlock recurring revenue streams through proactive video services. CHeKT will also offer an exclusive ISC West show special for security dealers and integrators, providing a turnkey demo kit designed to help partners quickly launch proactive video monitoring services. The package includes AI cameras, a Video Control Panel, mobile app access, and monitoring-ready setup, along with free training and two years of CHeKT service. CHeKT’s Tommie Van Fossen will participate in the session “FutureProof Your Business with Proactive Video” on Wednesday, March 25 and again on Thursday, March 26, from 10:15–11:00 a.m. in Titian #2302, The Venetian. The session will explore how Remote Video Monitoring (RVM), AI deterrence, and proactive workflows are helping security providers stop incidents earlier and create new recurring revenue opportunities.

Alarm.com, the foremost platform for intelligently connected properties, announced it will showcase new AI powered platform advancements and product innovations at ISC West 2026.  Following a milestone year surpassing $1 billion in annual revenue, Alarm.com continues to scale its unified platform to meet accelerating global demand for smarter, more connected protection across residential and commercial environments.  Single cloud based platform Alarm.com brings security, video, access control, automation, energy management, and professional monitoring into a single cloud based platform designed to scale from individual properties to multi site deployments. These innovations help service provider partners deliver proactive protection, simplify operations, and build long term recurring revenue.  “Alarm.com is operating at global scale, and our platform innovation reflects that,” said Dan Kerzner, President of Platforms Business at Alarm.com. “We’re focused on practical, privacy first AI, a broad ecosystem of third-partners, and purpose-built hardware that help partners grow while delivering meaningful protection for customers.” AI-powered protection designed with privacy in mind Alarm.com continues to expand AI driven capabilities across its platform with new features including AI Video Event Search, AI Access Assist, Familiar Face Analytics, and ongoing enhancements to AI Deterrence (AID). These innovations are designed to improve awareness and efficiency while ensuring customers remain in control of how AI features are enabled and used.  AI Video Event Search allows customers to quickly locate relevant activity in their saved video clips using natural language queries, like “package delivery yesterday” or “kids with bicycles today.” This new feature is available on Premium Video and Commercial Video Plus plans. Only users who already have permission to view securely retained video can run AI searches, and customers can exclude specific cameras from search results at any time. The feature also works with Alarm.com’s Familiar Face and Familiar Vehicle analytics, helping to filter expected activity from unexpected events in video results. AI Access Assist at ISC West  At ISC West, Alarm.com will also preview AI Access Assist and demonstrate the latest capabilities of AID. AI Access Assist simplifies access control management by allowing administrators to manage users, credentials, and schedules using natural language commands. AID delivers AI generated verbal warnings based on activity captured on camera and has been further enhanced with adaptive messaging and progressive responses. Adaptive verbal warnings can now reference real world details such as clothing color or behavior, while Progressive Responses escalate messaging when loitering persists—strengthening AID’s overall effectiveness. Next generation video designed to scale  Alarm.com will also highlight an expanded portfolio of next generation cameras, including the Volt Series™, Foundation Series, Core Series, and Prism Series™, designed to support faster installs, broader coverage, and advanced video services. Video is a core component of the Alarm.com platform, with millions of active video cameras and video devices now deployed across its commercial property base as adoption continues to grow.  Volt Series™ battery powered cameras and doorbells enable wire free indoor and outdoor installations, helping partners expand coverage in locations where wiring is not practical. When paired with Alarm.com’s optional solar panel accessory, the ADC-V731B camera can operate for extended periods with minimal maintenance. The Foundation Series indoor camera introduces an accessible price point that drives higher attach rates and multi camera adoption.  The refreshed Core Series adds enhanced speakers, integrated spotlights, Video Analytics 2.0, and Bluetooth® enrollment, creating a clear upgrade path to AID and Remote Video Monitoring (RVM). For commercial environments, Prism Series™ PoE cameras also enable AID and RVM while delivering 8MP resolution with exceptional low light color performance using VividNight™ technology, providing premium clarity and reliability. Unified professional video monitoring with CHeKT  Alarm.com will also highlight its expanded integration with CHeKT, a best in class remote video monitoring platform trusted by monitoring centers to deliver verified, real time video response. By bringing Alarm.com video and alarm events into CHeKT’s monitoring portal, the integration streamlines operator workflows, helps reduce false alarms, and improves response times. CHeKT supports an open framework and will also work with video solutions from many video camera manufacturers.   At ISC West, Alarm.com will highlight its CHeKT integration while continuing to build on its broader video monitoring strategy with CHeKT’s Video Control Panel and its long standing partnership with OpenEye. Expanded commercial, energy and safety solutions  Alarm.com continues to extend its platform with new offerings that support total site protection across indoor, outdoor, and multi location environments, including the Fire Communicator and Mobile Security Trailers. These solutions bring security, safety, and monitoring together on a single platform, helping businesses manage both permanent and temporary sites more efficiently.  The Fire Communicator modernizes commercial fire monitoring with real time alerts and reporting through the Alarm.com platform. The ADC FC100 is UL Listed, CSFM Listed, and NFPA 72 compliant to meet applicable local code requirements. Mobile Security Trailers extend the platform to construction sites, events, and other temporary locations, combining video surveillance and professional monitoring in a rapidly deployable solution. Available in two form factors, Mast and Mast Mini, the trailers offer flexibility to meet different site needs and budgets, while a turnkey leasing model reduces upfront costs and supports capital efficient growth. Partners can also cobrand the trailers to increase visibility and support lead generation.  Beyond security, Alarm.com is expanding connected home and personal safety capabilities with offerings such as the ADC T25 Smart Thermostat, which delivers intelligent HVAC control with fast installation and support for energy reporting, Demand Response, and Pro HVAC Monitoring. Outside the home, the enhanced in‐app Safety Button provides 24/7 mobile personal safety. The new Check In feature allows customers to schedule safety confirmations, automatically escalating to a trained operator and notifying the emergency contact if no response is received. See Alarm.com at ISC West Alarm.com will exhibit at ISC West 2026, Booth 14039, with live demonstrations, hands on product previews, partner success stories, and sneak peeks at what’s next.