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ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announces the deployment of its SecurOS® Soffit pedestrian safety system at First Street and Ogden Avenue in Las Vegas. The installation, facilitated in partnership with Pinnacle Consulting & Advisors, marks the first proof of concept (POC) deployment of the Soffit in the city.  The pilot is part of Las Vegas' Vision Zero initiative, a data-driven policy framework aimed at eli...

A critical infrastructure security system unifies high-assurance access control, scalable intrusion detection including video verification, perimeter protection, and lone worker safety into a single platform, helping operators of electricity, water, and gas networks protect distributed sites, support regulatory compliance, and maintain the uninterrupted delivery of essential services.  A loss of these services disrupts economies and endangers communities, which makes protecting them a national...

Genetec Inc. (Genetec), the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, releases education-specific findings from its 2026 State of Physical Security Report. Based on responses from North American K-12 and higher education professionals, the data shows schools are prioritizing improved situational awareness, faster incident response, and unified security systems. Education institutions are primarily using physical security data to monitor and respond to incidents across campus. Monitoring...

Inner Range releases Inception 7.3, delivering new wireless compatibility and a range of usability improvements that further strengthen Inception as a unified access control, video surveillance and security management platform. Inception 7.3 prepares the platform for the upcoming IR Wireless RF Gateway and Remote Controls, due for release before the end of Q3 2026. Security management platform Once available, the solution will enable seamless integration of wireless remote devices into Incept...

Hanwha Vision, a pioneer in video surveillance and security solutions, announces that selected Hanwha Vision Wisenet 9 network cameras have been granted the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) IT Security Label. The Label demonstrates Hanwha Vision's commitment to meeting recognized cybersecurity requirements for connected devices, supporting customers’ ESG objectives and preparations for the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). The German Federal Office for Information Securit...

Artificial intelligence is transforming video surveillance from a passive recording system into an intelligent platform for real-time decision-making. Powered by deep learning, computer vision, and edge computing, AI-driven video intelligence enables organizations to move beyond post-incident investigation toward proactive security, operational efficiency, and predictive insights. As governments, enterprises, and critical infrastructure expand surveillance networks, the focus is shifting from d...

DMP has announced the appointment of Nicola Oakie, Pete Jankowski and Stephen Carney to its video solutions team. A pioneer in intrusion and access control for decades, DMP’s video initiative is the next step in a carefully executed strategy to provide professional dealers and monitoring centers with a world-class unified security platform. The team will report to Ken Francis, DMP Executive Vice President of Video Solutions. After partnering with DMP for over 20 years, Francis officially...

SwiftConnect, provider of the connected access network for places and spaces, announces the acquisition of HID’s Workforce Business Unit, including HID SAFE, the platform for automating identity lifecycle management in the physical world. The combination addresses a problem every large organization faces. When someone joins a company, changes roles, or leaves, their physical access permissions should update automatically, everywhere, in real time. In most organizations today, that process...

DMP has named Ludi Bouwer as Director of Sales, Latin America. Bouwer brings extensive experience with electronic security platforms, channels, integrators, distributors and end-user needs across Latin America. Over the past two decades, Bouwer has focused on building sales and business development teams in Latin America for several U.S.-based distributors and manufacturers. On the operations side, his successes include developing and implementing a false alarm reduction program and maintaining...

AI company Eluviant announces the launch of Aurora Flow, a generative AI model built for enterprise-scale video surveillance deployments. The solution has already been deployed in live environments and can operate across multiple cameras in near real time, including in fully isolated environments with no external network connectivity.  Aurora Flow represents a significant technical milestone by solving one of the most challenging problems facing large-scale commercial deployments of video...

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...

Novaira Insights, the market research firm covering video surveillance, has released its 2026 edition of “The World Market for Video Surveillance Hardware and Software”, highlighting a stronger global growth profile in 2025, tentative improvements in China’s market outlook, and unprecedented price increases forecast for 2026 as AI demand squeezes critical components. The new report shows the global video surveillance equipment market grew 3.0% in 2025, an acceleration versus 2...

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...

Minuteman Security & Life Safety, one of the nation's pioneer security technology integrators, announces its acquisition of Performance Link Technologies (PLT), a North Carolina-based provider of structured cabling, security, and low-voltage technology solutions serving customers throughout the Carolinas and across the United States. Founded in 2004 by John Gendron and Rich Bedner, Performance Link Technologies built its reputation by delivering innovative, cost-effective technology solutio...

Secure Logiq has appointed experienced video surveillance specialist Miles Davies as Technical Programs Manager. Bringing more than 20 years of experience in IP-based CCTV and video management systems, with specialist expertise in Milestone XProtect, Davies has held a range of technical and leadership positions across the security industry, most recently serving as Director of Global Support Services at ORBNET Systems. In his new role, Davies will work closely with Secure Logiq's engineering, t...

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 r...

Manufacturing pioneers face a relentless pressure to achieve more with less. They must improve productivity, reduce downtime, maintain safety, and remain compliant, while simultaneously juggling skills shortages, tighter regulations, and rising costs. For firms with European operations, preparing for the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) is another consideration. For manufacturing leaders looking to stay ahead of these opportunities and headwinds, technology is becoming a critical solut...

Hanwha Vision introduces the 2nd Generation X Series Stainless Steel AI Cameras powered by Wisenet 9 AI-native System on Chip (SoC) and engineered with reinforced stainless-steel housing. They are designed for deployments where durability is as critical as intelligence, delivering advanced AI performance, image clarity, and operational efficiency. The new cameras, the XNV-A8084RS and XNV-A9084RS, extend the capabilities of the 2nd Generation X Series into locations where environmental exposure,...

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...

Herta, a Spanish company specializing in facial recognition, video analytics and artificial intelligence, has successfully completed its participation in the first Regulatory Sandbox for Artificial Intelligence in the European Union, led by the Government of Spain through the State Secretariat for Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence. Herta has participated in this controlled testing environment with BioSurveillance, its high-performance video surveillance system based on facial recogniti...

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...

A gym access control system unifies member entry, video surveillance, emergency response, and automation into a single platform, allowing fitness centers to operate securely around the clock, across multiple sites, with or without staff on site. A gym's unified security and site management system is the foundation of how modern fitness centers control access, manage safety and compliance, and daily operations. Automated gym security With 24/7 gym models now the industry standard, operat...

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...

The latest Gallagher Security Command Centre v9.50 release is designed to help organizations achieve more with their security investment. Headlining the release is the full integration of AccessNow, Gallagher Security’s cloud-native platform that automates the entire access and credential request process from request through to approval and provisioning. Largely manual process Josh Arnold, Chief Product Officer, says at many organizations today, granting access remains a largely manual...

HackerOne, a global pioneer in Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM), announces the H1 Platform, an agentic AI platform designed to help enterprises eliminate exploitable risk with continuous discovery, validation, prioritisation and remediation at AI scale. The launch comes as the discovery-remediation gap becomes the defining security problem of the AI era. AI is now writing meaningful portions of enterprise code. Recent surveys indicate 73% of engineering teams now use AI coding tools...

The Electronic Security Association (ESA), the nation's largest trade organization representing the electronic life safety and security industry, today announced the launch of the ESA Industry Research Center, giving the security industry a new lens into performance, growth, and what's ahead. The security industry is evolving quickly, and understanding where the market is headed matters more than ever. The ESA Industry Research Center is designed to give integrators and dealers a deeper, more i...

VIVOTEK, a foremost global security solutions provider, and March Networks®, a global pioneer in video surveillance and business intelligence, will showcase new AI and cloud solutions at Security Canada West 2026, taking place June 3 at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel in Richmond, British Columbia.   Think Search and Searchlight AI At booth #706, attendees will see how VIVOTEK’s Think Search and March Networks’ Searchlight AI are helping organizations search vide...

Verkada and Acre Security are examples of the new generation of cloud-managed physical security platforms. Both offer unified solutions for video surveillance, access control, and more, making them frequent contenders for organizations modernising their security infrastructure. This guide provides an unbiased, in-depth comparison of Verkada vs Acre, evaluating their features, pricing, deployment models, and best-fit scenarios to help security leaders make informed decisions. Verkada and Acre S...

Electronics For You (EFY), one of India’s pioneer electronics and technology publications, has featured the journey of Ganesh Jivani, CEO & Managing Director of Matrix Comsec, highlighting the evolution of Matrix from its early beginnings into a globally recognized technology enterprise. The feature reflects on the journey of building technology products from India with limited resources, strong engineering focus, and long-term commitment towards innovation and self-reliance. What beg...