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Brivo, the AI innovator and global pioneer in cloud-native physical security, announces it has joined the Secure Building Council (SBC) and that Brivo Founder and President Steve Van Till has been appointed to the SBC Advisory Board. SBC is a non-profit dedicated to creating more secure, resilient, and intelligent built environments. Its SHIELD Certification program is the first AI-powered building security certification. Encompassing security design, technology implementation, operations, comp...

i-PRO has been recognized by Milestone Systems. as the Innovation & AI Solution Partner of the Year for the U.S. region. The award reflects the company's commitment to AI innovation, the outstanding work of its teams, and the strength of its growing partnership with Milestone Systems.  Innovations helping customers At the core of this achievement is i-PRO's AI-first portfolio, including the i-PRO Active Guard platform and strong edge analytic capabilities. Combined with a technolo...

DMP has named Mike Taylor as Executive Vice President of Sales. An established industry leader, Taylor will be responsible for the company’s growth, go-to-market strategies and sales team development.     “Mike Taylor has a long history of growing physical security dealer programs with intrusion, access control and video technologies,” said Rick Britton, founder and CEO of DMP. “Many on our team have worked with Mike in the past and know his reputation of...

Boon Edam Inc., a global pioneer in physical security entrance solutions, has expanded its offering with the addition of new mobile full height turnstiles designed specifically for use at construction sites and other temporary locations. The new mobile security entrance solution is designed for dynamic applications that require mobility to accommodate evolving venues and temporary deployments while maintaining the highest levels of physical security. Physical security solution “The...

OPTEX has launched a new whitepaper examining how datacentre operators can strengthen physical security as facilities grow in scale, complexity and strategic importance. The paper, Physical security for datacentres: A new era, explores the risks of unauthorized access, sabotage and operational disruption, and sets out practical guidance on strengthening perimeter protection, securing restricted areas and server rooms, and improving overall resilience across the entire site. Advanced detection...

Brivo, the AI innovator and pioneer in cloud-native physical security, announces Brivo AI Week will take place July 27-31, 2026. This virtual event is focused entirely on practical applications of AI that can be quickly implemented to solve security and operational problems. Designed for security integrators, channel partners, and business owners, the five-day virtual event features interactive webinars with AI experts, a live developer workshop, and new, exclusive AI resources guides and toolk...

Iluminar, Inc., a pioneer in infrared and white light illuminator manufacturing, is proud to welcome Dr. Ron Martin, CPP, MSI, as the company’s new critical infrastructure security consultant. In this role, Dr. Martin will work directly with Iluminar clients to conduct risk-informed security planning, strengthen facility protection and access control strategies, and integrate physical and cyber safeguards in high-consequence environments. Growing consulting capabilities With deep expert...

ZBeta, a pioneer in delivering comprehensive physical security consulting services, announces that Payton Staub has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Software and AI. Staub’s addition enhances ZBeta’s ability to guide clients through digital transformation and leverage emerging technologies to address complex security challenges. Staub is an experienced leader with a background in enterprise software development, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and security tech...

i-PRO Co., Ltd., a pioneer in professional security and public safety solutions, announces its Security Update initiative, a program designed to further strengthen the security, cybersecurity resilience, data integrity, and long-term trustworthiness of its advanced edge-AI camera portfolio. As security requirements continue to evolve, systems must remain reliable, trusted and resilient over time. With this initiative, i-PRO is strengthening the long-term security of its camera systems to help c...

Gunnebo Safe Storage launches a new global certification campaign, bringing together expert technical guidance and resources on independent testing, recognized security standards and the role certification plays in physical security. Developed as an educational initiative for businesses, specifiers, distributors and end users, the campaign provides clearer guidance on the role of certification when selecting physical security solutions. It explains what certification means in practice today, ho...

Suprema, a global pioneer in intelligent access control and physical security solutions, has obtained ISO/IEC 42001 certification, the international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS). The certification confirms that Suprema has established a formal governance framework for AI in its access control solutions is built, operated, and continuously improved. ISO/IEC 42001 is not a benchmark for product performance. The standard evaluates the organizational framework behi...

Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, has highlighted the need for organizations in Saudi Arabia to focus on practical and responsible applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in physical security, as security teams manage growing volumes of video, alarms, sensor and incident data amid the Kingdom’s rapid infrastructure expansion. AI is drawing greater attention across the physical security industry. In the 2026 Genetec State of Physical Security r...

barox Kommunikation AG is pleased to announce the appointment of Nikolay Mitev as Regional Sales Manager for Eastern Europe, reinforcing the company's commitment to expanding its presence across the region. Based in Sofia, Bulgaria, Nikolay will be responsible for driving business growth across Eastern Europe and the CIS. His role will focus on developing new market opportunities and promoting barox's full portfolio of managed Ethernet switches and media converters. He will also work to raise a...

Zenitel, the supplier of unified critical communication solutions, announced the hiring of a key sales executive in its Americas Onshore Business Unit. David Douglas has been named Regional Sales Leader for the Southwest region, which encompasses the US states of Arizona, California, Hawaii, and Nevada. David has a demonstrated history of working in the security, public safety, emergency management, and public education industries. Before transitioning into the private sector, he served for 31...

ONVIF®, whose open standards make IP-based physical security products interoperable worldwide, has introduced the Release Candidate for ONVIF Profile V, a draft standard for cloud-based video surveillance. Profile V extends the ONVIF brand-independent approach to the cloud, giving system integrators, consultants and end users a way to build cloud video systems that are not tied to a single vendor. A cloud-based video management system reduces or replaces on-site hardware and runs video thro...

Telaeris, Inc., a provider of handheld solutions for Physical Access Control Systems (PACS), announces a new integration between its XPressEntry platform and LenelS2 Elements™, Honeywell’s cloud-based access control and video management solution. Built for organizations seeking modern, scalable security without the burden of legacy servers and software, LenelS2 Elements™ gives administrators a flexible, cloud-first way to manage access control and video. With XPressEntry, that...

Automatic Systems, a world pioneer in the automation of secure entrance control, is pleased to welcome Jeff Kernohan as Business Development Manager for North America. Jeff Kernohan has over 27 years of experience in physical security, enterprise risk management, critical infrastructure protection, and security consulting experience. Prior to joining Automatic Systems, he held leadership positions with several globally recognized consulting firms, including Kroll and Guidepost Solutions, where...

Verkada, a pioneer in AI-powered physical security and operations, announces a collaboration with NVIDIA to accelerate the development and deployment of physical AI across the built environment. NVIDIA also joins as a new investor in Verkada, following a strategic investment from Alphabet’s CapitalG at the end of last year. Verkada is applying AI to transform how schools, hospitals, retailers, manufacturers, and other organizations turn real-world operational data into actionable intellig...

Hirsch UK is proud to announce the successful integration of its advanced perimeter security technologies with Genetec™ Security Center, giving Genetec customers a powerful new way to address complex perimeter protection challenges through a unified security platform. For organizations already using Genetec™ Security Center, the integration provides a practical route to enhancing existing security infrastructure with Hirsch UK’s proven high-security perimeter solutions. By bri...

Many businesses and buildings need trustworthy, keyless door security without the expense and invasiveness of an advanced access control system. For these premises, PIN-based digital door access adds this security efficiently, freeing managers, employees, and visitors from the cost and hassle of handling physical keys. In all kinds of workplaces, private rooms need separating – securely and reliably – from spaces where the public have free access. Their doors need a simple, standalo...

Data Center's house the critical systems, sensitive data, and hardware that keep businesses, governments, and communities running around the clock. In these environments, uptime is everything. Risk tolerance is low. And physical security has to work seamlessly alongside daily operations without creating friction or complexity. The global data center physical security market was valued at USD 1.39 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 4.19 billion by 2033, reflecting a fundamental shift...

barox Kommunikation announce a collaboration with Octave, enabling Octave Coda Video users to simplify their device and network management via integration with the barox range of Ethernet switches. Driving superior performance and resilience for physical assets and critical infrastructure, Coda Video, Octave’s enterprise-grade Video Management System (VMS), is proven to meet the most demanding of high security environments.  What barox features can be integrated? Eliminating the ne...

Boon Edam, a pioneer in physical security entrance products, has joined Convergint’s Global Elite Partner Program. Boon Edam’s acceptance into the Global Elite Partner program provides a unique opportunity for improved market penetration and new business development. Convergint’s Global Elite Partner program was created to deepen collaboration amongst top-tier solution providers through shared innovation, expertise, and customer support. Participation in the program allows Boo...

When school leaders think about school security, they often picture cameras, access control, badging, and guest management. Students think about something else entirely. They think about whether school feels welcoming when they walk through the front doors. Whether they know where to go when they need help. Whether the adults around them seem approachable. Whether they feel like they’re being protected - or watched. For students, safety isn’t just about physical security. It’s...

Connected Technologies is now partnering with two new manufacturer’s representatives: SRREP, Mount Vernon, Ohio, and REPWORKS, South Hadley, Mass., expanding the sales territory for the Connect ONE® unified cloud integration platform. Both companies have extensive experience in physical security, low-voltage, and audiovisual, bringing a fresh sales approach to Connected Technologies. SRREP, a company in business more than 30 years, will target Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Wester...

Genetec Inc, the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announces its involvement with Convergint’s STEP Up for Schools initiative. The company has donated video security systems to schools in the UK and France, reinforcing its commitment to community engagement and protecting the everyday. STEP Up for Schools is a social responsibility scheme created to help educational establishments to improve safety, strengthen emergency readiness, and build long-term protection for...

ZBeta, a pioneer in delivering comprehensive physical security consulting services, announces the availability of its first tech perspective, Public Key Open Credential (PKOC), an in-depth examination of one of the physical security industry’s most important emerging credential standards. The tech perspective, created by ZBeta LabZ, examines how PKOC — an open credential standard based on asymmetric/public key encryption and developed by PSIA — could influence the future of ph...

Videonetics, the pioneer of the world’s first AI & Deep Learning-powered Unified Video Management Platform, announces the seamless native integration of its AI-Powered VMS with Matrix COSEC Access Control platform, enabling enterprises and critical infrastructure operators to achieve a truly unified, intelligent, and automated security operations environment. The integration combines the power of Videonetics’ AI-driven video intelligence with Matrix COSEC’s advanced access...

IQSIGHT, formerly Bosch Video Systems, a pioneer in intelligence-first video security, announced that security and technology industry leader, Ted Wilkinson, has joined its executive team as Vice President of Sales, North America. In his new role, Wilkinson will be responsible for accelerating sales growth, executing regional go-to-market strategy, and deepening engagement with IQSIGHT’s channel partners and customers. Authority comment “Ted brings the right combination of industr...

RecFaces, a global developer of enterprise-grade facial biometric software, will host an exclusive online expert panel, "Fueled by Face: Smart Biometrics for MENA Oil & Gas", on June 30 at 3:00 PM (GMT+4). Organized in partnership with Milestone Systems, the event will bring together regional technology experts to explore how facial biometrics is helping Oil & Gas operators strengthen security, improve workforce management, and accelerate digital transformation across critical infrastru...