Genetec Expands Access Control Market Share and Solidifies its Global Leadership Position, According to the Latest Omdia Report
Genetec has consistently gained market share over the last six years, solidifying its position as a worldwide market leader and building upon its #2 global position for access control software. In the Americas market, access control software has evolved beyond the physical security department to become an essential component of business operations.
Acre Security Enhances Intrusion Detection Line with Modernized Intrusion Control Panel and Advanced Wireless Motion Detectors
acre security introduces the acre Intrusion AIC-1200 control panel. Engineered to provide comprehensive protection, the AIC-1200 merges advanced technology with user-friendly design and affordability. The AIC-1200 control panel is designed to meet the ever-evolving demands of today’s sophisticated security environments. Featuring bidirectional wireless communication, it delivers reliable communication across all connected devices and connects to the entire acre XBUS periphery portfolio.
AMAG Technology Welcomes Chris Meiter as Vice President, Global Business Development Video Solutions
AMAG Technology announce the appointment of Chris Meiter as AMAG Technology’s Vice President of Global Business Development for Video Solutions. This new role underscores the organization’s continued expansion support to its entire technology suite. Chris Meiter comes from Salient Systems, which is a decade-long strategic video partner of AMAG Technology.
Secure Logiq Celebrates Two Years of Regional Success with Anniversary of Dubai Headquarters
Secure Logiq is proud to mark the second anniversary of its regional headquarters in Business Bay, Dubai, on November 7, 2024. Since opening the office in 2022, Secure Logiq has made significant strides in the Middle East, forging impactful partnerships, winning industry awards and supporting high-profile projects across the region. Driven by the immense potential and unique demands of the Middle Eastern market, Secure Logiq’s Dubai office has made its presence known over the past two years.
ASIS International Announces 2025 Latin American Caribbean Regional Board at ASIS LATAM & CA 2024 Integrated Security Congress in Costa Rica
ASIS International announced the selection of its Latin American Caribbean Regional Board (LACRB) leadership team effective January 2025. This advances the work begun by this regional board when it was formed in 2024. Following a comprehensive nomination and selection process, the board represents a diverse cross-section of security industry leaders from across the Latin American Caribbean region.
HID Acquires IXLA to Enhance Card and Passport Personalization Portfolio, Expand International Presence in Secure Credential Issuance
HID announced it has acquired IXLA, an Italian manufacturer of advanced laser and color personalization systems for cards and passports. The addition of IXLA expands HID’s card and passport personalization portfolio, particularly in European markets and emerging economies. IXLA specializes in the design, development, and implementation of advanced laser and color personalization systems in three core categories
What Keeps Security Business Owners Up At Night? Featuring LOUD Security
This month I am talking with my long-time friend and fellow ESA volunteer, John Loud, founder and President of LOUD Security Systems based in Kennesaw, GA. LOUD Security Systems has been in business since 1995 and serves the Atlanta area where they offer installation and monitoring services to both the commercial and residential industry segments.
The Agility of Startups: Lessons for Newcomers, and Industry Veterans
Whether you’re an experienced business owner, a newcomer trying to break into the industry, or an executive at an established firm, understanding how startups operate can provide crucial insights into your own business strategy. Startups thrive because they can pivot quickly and adapt to market demands. This agility allows them to challenge industry giants and, in many cases, disrupt long-standing business models.
Season 3 of ASSA ABLOY’s Security Perspectives Debuts
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas is excited to release Season 3 of the Security Perspectives Podcast. This season takes a new spin as the podcast brings exclusive content and interviews from ASSA ABLOY’s Integrated Access Management and Security Summit (IAMSS) held in Park City, Utah, earlier this year. Hosted by Jeremy Saline, Senior Director of Business Development, each episode of Season 3 dives deep into the discussions and presentations delivered at the summit, offering valuable insights from leading security professionals representing various institutions and applications.
Swann Security Unveils World’s First AI Smart Doorbell with Introduction of SwannShield™ Voice Assistant for SwannBuddy4K & EVO
Swann announced the general availability of SwannShield™ – the world’s first AI-powered home security voice assistant. Compatible with Swann Security’s industry-leading SwannBuddy4K™ and EVO Video Doorbells, SwannShield™ engages with visitors in real-time across different scenarios, from package deliveries and identifying guests to deterring potential criminals. SwannShield™uses the latest adaptive generative AI technology and user inputs to respond to visitors with natural, realistic, human-like interactions, that are live and not pre-recorded, when they press the doorbell.
How Physical Security Professionals Can Understand Unauthorized Drone Activity
Physical security is never an easy job. It’s a high-stakes business. Designing an effective access control strategy requires you to think not only as a defender, but rather as an invader. Protecting your customer requires you to anticipate the actions of a determined, resourceful, adversary. And they are resourceful. The rise of affordable, capable drones presents an ongoing challenge to public and private sector organizations, and the security teams tasked with protecting them.
Swann Security Unveils World’s First AI Smart Doorbell with Introduction of SwannShield™ Voice Assistant for SwannBuddy4K
Swann announced the general availability of SwannShield™ – the world’s first AI-powered home security voice assistant. Compatible with Swann Security’s industry-leading SwannBuddy4K™ Video Doorbell, SwannShield™ engages with visitors in real-time across different scenarios, from package deliveries and identifying guests to deterring potential criminals. SwannShield™uses the latest adaptive generative AI technology and user instructions to respond to visitors with natural, realistic, human-like interactions when they press the doorbell.
VIVOTEK Partners with CMS on Cloud Detection Systems to Address Operational Challenges for Antarctic Icebreakers
VIVOTEK successfully partnered with CMS, a leading provider of solar radiation measuring and analysis solutions, to implement an innovative Cloud Detection and All Sky Measurement system. The project aimed at delivering accurate and reliable data for applications such as weather and cloud observations, atmospheric and climate research, solar irradiance monitoring, and irradiance nowcasting for photovoltaic plant.
i-PRO Awarded Virginia Sheriffs’ Association Procurement Contract to Streamline Access to Mission-Critical Equipment
i-PRO Americas announced that it has been awarded a new procurement contract by the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association (VSA). This contract offers government agencies across Virginia and the United States efficient access to i-PRO’s advanced security products and services through a competitively bid, cooperative purchasing program. The agreement eliminates the need for additional Requests for Proposals (RFPs), allowing public bodies to bypass lengthy procurement processes and acquire essential equipment faster and more cost-effectively.
What Keeps Security Business Owners Up At Night? Part 1
Running a business is often a rewarding endeavor, but it also comes with its own set of challenges and stressors which often lead to sleepless nights. This can be especially true for the security business owners who either work or keep themselves available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
Iris ID Welcomes Industry Veteran, Ricky Garcia, as Business Development Director, Latin America
Iris ID announced Jose R. (Ricky) Garcia as Business Development Director, Latin America. Ricky has more than 20 years of experience driving increased revenue and cost efficiencies for global high-end technology companies in LATAM. His diversified sales experience including with startups will propel Iris ID multimodal biometric technology as a solution for National ID projects, Access Control systems and more within the region.
HIMSS 25 Global Health Conference & Exhibition
Get ready to immerse yourself in the epicenter of healthcare innovation at the 2025 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas! Whether you’re seeking to stay ahead of industry trends, connect with like-minded professionals, or explore cutting-edge solutions transforming healthcare, this is the premier event you won’t want to miss. Forge connections with […]
PureTech Systems Adds Access Control Auto-Verify to Eliminate Nuisance Alarms
PureTech Systems and border security, to announce the addition of Physical Access Control System (PACS) Automated Verification to its flagship PureActiv software. This enhancement aims to significantly improve perimeter security and productivity by automatically validating actual access control security violations and dismissing nuisance alarms.
Quanergy Revolutionizing Physical Security and Business Intelligence at GSX Orlando
Quanergy Solutions, Inc. invites attendees of GSX Orlando 2024 to experience the “next big thing” in physical security with their Q-Track™ 3D LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) solution on show, designed for advanced security and business intelligence applications.
Johnson Controls Visual alarm Verification Reduces False Alarms and Associated Fines
Johnson Controls presents its Visual Alarm Verification solution at Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024. This offering combines enhanced proactive security monitoring with operator evaluation to quickly confirm threats and help to ensure compliance—that can cut costs and improve staff efficiency. Security leaders are grappling with increasing challenges, including false alarms, escalating response costs and stringent compliance requirements.