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Showcasing the power of partnerships, barox and Gallagher will highlight their joint value proposition at GSX, booth #3433, 14-16 September, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta. Revealing seamless integration with Gallagher Security’s award-winning Command Centre site management platform, at the show, a range of barox Ethernet switches will demonstrate how an unparalleled level of monitoring and diagnostics capability can be achieved in just a single integrated platform, covering every aspect of access control, security networks, and network infrastructure. Site management platform Gallagher Command Centre is a scalable security and site management platform used to manage people, access, alarms, reporting and other security operations from a centralized interface. Through its integration with barox, operators can also monitor and manage supported barox network switches and connected IP devices, without having to move between separate management systems. The Gallagher Command Centre integration leverages barox’s embedded Device Management System (DMS), which is built into its switches and provides advanced network monitoring and diagnostic capabilities. Operators can remotely reboot supported IP devices and switch ports, run network diagnostics, monitor network events and gain greater visibility of connected devices, helping to simplify the management of complex security networks. Complex security networks For security teams, this can mean faster fault diagnosis and resolution, fewer unnecessary site visits, reduced support costs and improved network uptime. By bringing network infrastructure information into Command Centre, organizations can also reduce the need to rely on specialist network resources for routine troubleshooting and maintenance. The integration is particularly relevant to North American organizations operating high-security and mission-critical environments, including government, critical infrastructure, education, transportation and data centre applications, where system availability, cybersecurity and rapid fault resolution are essential. UL-certified solutions barox Kommunikation has more than 25 years of experience developing networking and transmission products specifically for demanding security and video applications. Its portfolio includes Ethernet switches, media converters, IP extenders and network management technology designed to simplify the operation of complex security networks. barox maintains ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 27001 certifications, while its products include UL-certified solutions and the company states full NDAA and TAA compliance. Their licence-free Device Management System (DMS) is built directly into barox switches and integrates with Gallagher Security’s Command Centre, enabling operators and engineers to remotely reboot devices, run full network diagnostics, and resolve faults all from one interface, without necessarily dispatching a specialist engineer to site. Resilient security operations Providing smarter, more resilient security operations, in one platform users will get full visibility of security network and infrastructure in one pane of glass. The benefits include faster issue resolution with remote reboot and diagnostics, reduced site visits and costs through remote management, improved uptime & cyber security with proactive monitoring and less reliance on specialist IT resources. “We are thrilled to be partnering with Gallagher on their GSX booth and to showcase our Command Centre integration to the North American market,” says Sara Fisher, Head of Sales at barox. “There are strong synergies between our organizations, particularly in the high-security sector, and we see significant opportunities to bring greater value to customers by combining Gallagher’s security management capabilities with barox’s network monitoring and diagnostic technology.” Security management capabilities “GSX is also an important opportunity for us to hear directly from customers, integrators and security professionals across North America and gain their feedback on the integration and the operational benefits it can deliver.” Blake Smith, National Technical Manager at Gallagher Security, says: “Together, Gallagher Security and barox are helping to reduce system complexity and increase resilience across high-security networks. By bringing network monitoring and management capabilities into Command Centre, customers can gain greater visibility of their security infrastructure and respond more quickly when network-connected devices experience issues.” High-security applications “This is particularly valuable for high-security applications such as government, critical infrastructure, education and data centers, where system availability and rapid fault resolution are essential to maintaining secure and reliable operations.” “The barox Command Center integration and partnership with Gallagher showcases the power of barox’s networking hardware and broad ecosystem of VMS & PSIM plugin integrations,” says Reinhard Florin, President of barox Communications Corp. “The combined solution transforms the network from a passive infrastructure into an active intelligence layer for physical and video security.”    Enterprise-grade network switches The barox and Gallagher integration is available for Gallagher Command Centre v8.50 and above, with the integration supporting the barox RY range of Layer 3 industrial and enterprise-grade network switches. Visitors to GSX 2026, booth #3433, can see the integration in operation and discuss how barox and Gallagher Security can help simplify the management and support of resilient, high-performance security networks.

With its Middle East entity now operational, Gallagher Security is building on more than 20 years of regional success through continued investment in local talent and a new office in Dubai Silicon Oasis, reinforcing its long-term commitment to a key growth market. “When we announced the establishment of our Middle East entity, we made a commitment to bringing Gallagher closer to our End Users and Channel Partners. The Middle East remains one of the most important growth regions in our global business,” says Craig Schutte, Executive Vice President for APAC and IMEA. Long-term commitment “What gives us confidence about the future is the strength of the team we have in place to support it. Our people bring decades of experience with Gallagher solutions, deep regional knowledge, and trusted relationships that have been built over many years.” Leading Gallagher's next phase of growth in the region is an experienced team of professionals who have already played a role in Gallagher’s success across the Middle East. Sharbil Khalil, Director of Operations, brings more than 22 years of experience in both the electronic security industry as well as with Gallagher technology since its introduction to the Middle East in 2002 – previously known as Cardax and Powerfence. Sharbil will continue to play a key role in driving Gallagher's operational growth, while strengthening customer and partner engagement throughout the region. Integrated security solutions Khodor Habbouche, Regional Sales Director, has been part of Gallagher's Middle East journey for almost 16 years, supporting End Users and Channel Partners across critical infrastructure, banking, healthcare, education, commercial, and government sectors. His extensive regional experience and strong partner relationships position him to help expand Gallagher's presence while delivering the exceptional support he’s known for to customers across the Middle East. Rami Mousleh, National Technical Manager, brings 15 years of Gallagher experience and deep technical expertise in integrated security solutions. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with Technology Partners and End Users to deliver complex security integrations, helping organizations leverage Gallagher's open platform capabilities to build scalable, future-ready security ecosystems. Strategic customer relationships Finally, Ibrahim Ghazal, Business Development Manager, has spent the past decade helping drive Gallagher's growth across the region through business development and consultant engagement, as well as strategic customer relationships. His experience identifying new opportunities and working closely with End Users has contributed to the success of high-profile local projects and strengthened Gallagher's position in key Middle East markets. Craig says Sharbil, Khodor, Rami, and Ibrahim will play an important role in helping Gallagher build even stronger relationships with Channel Partners and End Users as the award-winning security manufacturer continues to grow. Craig says work continues at Gallagher’s new Dubai Silicon Oasis office, which will serve as the regional headquarters and home to a dedicated Gallagher Experience Centre and Training Hub. Increasingly complex security The new office will showcase Gallagher's complete solution portfolio and integration capabilities, while helping industry develop the knowledge and expertise required to address increasingly complex security and resilience challenges. “The Middle East presents enormous opportunities, and we're committed to ensuring Gallagher has the people, infrastructure, and expertise in place to support that growth,” says Craig. "We're building for the long term, and this is the next step in an exciting journey for Gallagher in the Middle East. We're looking forward to growing alongside our customers and partners for many years to come.”

rf IDEAS, a global manufacturer of RFID credential readers, announces that its WAVE ID® readers support Gallagher Employee Badge in Apple Wallet, expanding the range of credential technologies supported across its flexible, interoperable reader platform. With this support, organizations can use a Gallagher Employee Badge in Apple Wallet credential across both physical and logical access. The same credential can unlock a Gallagher access-controlled door and verify identity at rf IDEAS WAVE ID® readers for applications such as single sign-on, secure print, and visitor management. Enabling seamless integration Designed for broad compatibility, WAVE ID readers securely read and authenticate credential data from Apple Wallet directly to downstream applications, enabling seamless integration across systems without requiring changes to existing infrastructure. Built on NXP® MIFARE DESFire® technology, Gallagher credentials leverage secure, shareable keys that can be provisioned once and extended to trusted third-party devices like rf IDEAS readers. This allows organizations to deploy a single mobile credential across multiple systems and reader environments without reissuance. Evolving credential technologies “Organizations are looking for flexible, secure ways to support multiple credential types across their environments,” said rf IDEAS President, David Cottingham. “With support for Gallagher Employee Badge in Apple Wallet, WAVE ID readers continue to give customers the freedom to deploy mobile credentials to support a more secure and digital-first future.” Gallagher Security Product Manager, Tyson Barnett says, “Identity is managed centrally but verified at the edge. That requires interoperable credentials that can be read everywhere. Our partnership with rf IDEAS reflects our vision for that future.” This enhancement reinforces rf IDEAS’ commitment to delivering highly configurable, future-ready readers that adapt to evolving credential technologies, giving organizations greater flexibility as they modernise authentication. WAVE ID® readers supporting Gallagher Employee Badge in Apple Wallet are available now.

If AI is the dominant buzzword in the physical security industry, it is the second letter (I for intelligence) that is having the biggest impact. Simply put, intelligence transforms computer systems, including those used for physical security, from rigid, rule-following calculators into adaptable, problem-solving partners to human operators. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: What is the changing role of intelligence in physical security?

Traditional security models protected a perimeter like a castle moat, assuming anyone inside was safe. Zero trust removes that implicit trust entirely, recognizing that threats can exist both outside and inside a facility. Zero trust is a routine and accepted concept in cybersecurity. Given the importance of information technology and the increasing convergence of physical and logical security, the tenet is becoming a dominant principle in physical security, too. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: Briefly define zero trust and explain how it impacts physical security.

When working in the technology marketplace, it’s always good to expect the unexpected. Increasingly, readiness to anticipate and embrace uncertainty is the baseline for survival in the world of technology. If we in the physical security industry know anything, it is that technology is in a state of perpetual disruption. Therefore, looking ahead to the next 12 months, surprises are inevitable. We turn to our Expert Panel Roundtable for guidance, asking our panelists: What will be the biggest surprise for security in the year ahead?