Author: Jay Bartlett
Interface Systems Reveals Hidden Costs Of False Alarms
Interface Systems’ 2026 Loss Prevention Research Series reveals that municipal fines represent only a fraction of the financial impact of commercial false alarms. The report examines guard response, employee labor, police non-response policies, and insurance exposure across multi-location businesses, while highlighting video verification as a way to identify false alarms before emergency dispatch and reduce operational costs.
Veridocs Brings Casino-Tested ID Authentication To Banking
Veridocs is expanding its casino-tested identity authentication technology into banking, helping banks and credit unions detect counterfeit, altered, borrowed and stolen IDs before fraud enters downstream systems. Its Evolution platform uses forensic-grade document analysis, more than 4,500 ID templates, fraud databases and global watchlists to support real-time identity verification while minimizing unnecessary data collection.
Carmel Unifies City Security With Genetec Security Center
The City of Carmel, Indiana, has deployed Genetec Security Center across more than 40 municipal sites to unify security and city operations. The platform connects video, alarms, emergency calls, response vehicles, and IoT sensors, helping departments coordinate resources and respond to emergencies. Carmel is also using the system for public works, parks, events, IT operations, and smart city initiatives.
Acoem Adds Individual Sensor Tuning For Acoustic Threat Detection
Acoem has announced software updates for its Acoustic Threat Detection Gunshot Detection System, adding individual sensor-level elevation tuning and enhanced acoustic analytics. The Cadence software release allows administrators to adapt individual sensors to local environmental conditions, helping distinguish fireworks and other skyline noise from potential gunshot events while reducing false positives and improving threat detection accuracy.
ABLOY CUMULUS Expands Keyless Access To Doors
ABLOY is expanding its CUMULUS keyless access management solution with a new cylinder range designed for door environments. The solution enables users to unlock doors with mobile devices while providing centralized remote management, secure access credentials, event tracking and device monitoring. Designed for demanding and high-security environments, CUMULUS also supports retrofit upgrades using existing ABLOY locking systems.
Hirsch Announces Merger With Prysm To Strengthen Security Offering
Hirsch will merge with French security software company Prysm on January 1, 2027, creating the new Prysm by Hirsch brand. The merger will strengthen Hirsch’s command-and-control capabilities through AppVision, expand its security portfolio across the value chain and establish a new business line dedicated to intelligent video monitoring services for customers and partners.
HID Enhances FARGO DTC Printer Line For Faster, More Secure ID Cards
HID is enhancing its FARGO DTC1250e, DTC4500e and DTC1500 ID card printers with faster hardware, improved print quality, stronger encryption, simplified maintenance and flexible upgrade options. The enhancements are designed to help organizations issue secure, professional-quality credentials faster while reducing IT support and providing room to scale as identification and credentialing needs evolve.
Altronix Launches ReServ24B For Uninterrupted Security Power
Altronix has launched ReServ24B, an automatic 24VDC transfer switch designed to provide uninterrupted power for critical security and access control systems. With rapid SLA and LiFePO4 battery charging, automatic power transfer and remote monitoring capabilities, ReServ24B helps maximize backup power, maintain continuous operation and improve system resilience.
Antaira Launches 32-Port Layer 3 Fiber Backbone Switch
Antaira Technologies has launched the LMP-3228G-4X24S-bt-T, a 32-port managed Layer 3 industrial Ethernet switch combining 24 Gigabit SFP ports, four 1G/2.5G/10G SFP+ uplinks, and four 100W PoE++ ports. Designed for utilities, water treatment, oil and gas, transportation, and surveillance networks, the ruggedized switch supports advanced routing, network redundancy, security protocols, and industrial management tools. It operates from -40°C to 75°C and features redundant power inputs and high EFT and ESD protection.
i-PRO Marks Seven Years of Innovation and Transformation
i-PRO marks seven years as an independent company with investments across AI, edge computing, manufacturing, cybersecurity, education, partnerships, and sustainability. The company has expanded its Saga Factory operations, strengthened its open technology strategy, advanced generative AI and AI On-Site Learning, and brought additional business functions under its organization in Japan. As i-PRO enters its eighth year, these initiatives are supporting its continued development in the global security market.
HES Launches New Online Strike Selector Guide
HES has launched its new online Strike Selector Guide to help security professionals quickly identify the right electric strike for different opening conditions and access control applications. The tool guides users through key factors including lockset type, fire-rated requirements, preload conditions, and environmental requirements. It supports cylindrical locks, mortise locks, rim exit devices, and tubular vertical rod openings, helping integrators, locksmiths, distributors, architects, and security consultants streamline product selection.
Netwatch Appoints Kris Slimmer as Senior Vice President
Netwatch has appointed Kris Slimmer as Senior Vice President of Sales to lead its North American sales organization. With nearly 30 years of security industry experience, Slimmer will focus on expanding Netwatch’s proactive security model across retail, banking, critical infrastructure, commercial real estate, and other markets. His previous leadership roles included positions at Allied Universal, Admiral Security Services, and Empire Today.
IQSIGHT Receives LenelS2 Factory Certification
Allied Universal has appointed Charles Orgbon, Jr. as vice president of corporate security. Drawing on his extensive FBI, national security and U.S. Marine Corps experience, Orgbon will support the company’s sales and growth initiatives, strengthen client engagement and help organizations manage emerging threats. He will also serve as Allied Universal’s liaison to the Domestic Security Alliance Council and Overseas Security Advisory Council, strengthening relationships between corporate security leaders and public-private security communities.
New Mercury Research Finds Growing Cybersecurity Gap In Physical Access Control
Mercury Security’s 2026 Trends in Access Controllers Report examines how cybersecurity, interoperability, cloud connectivity, mobile credentials, AI, and edge computing are influencing physical access control strategies. Based on a global survey of 561 security and cybersecurity professionals, the report found that 78% consider the controller important or critical to their PACS strategy, while 32% said cybersecurity features are missing from their current controller systems.
ZeroEyes Partners With Samson Security Fire & Facilities
ZeroEyes has partnered with Samson Security Fire & Facilities to expand human-verified visual threat detection across the United Kingdom. The collaboration combines ZeroEyes’ AI-powered firearm and knife detection with Samson’s UK security, monitoring, and response services. The technology works with existing digital CCTV infrastructure and sends potential weapon detections to trained analysts for verification before alerts are issued to security personnel and first responders. The companies will showcase the technology at International Security Expo 2026 in London.
Neurotechnology Contactless Fingerprint Technology Meets NIST Fast Capture Qualification
Neurotechnology has completed NIST Fast Capture Phase One qualification testing for its contactless fingerprint capture technology. The company’s solution met the requirements of NIST Special Publication 500-339, demonstrating that fingerprints captured with a standard smartphone camera can meet the specified criteria for contactless acquisition. The technology can capture all 10 fingerprints in supervised or unsupervised environments and is designed for applications including national ID, voter registration, law enforcement, banking, payments, and digital onboarding.
Antaira Powers Mobile Surveillance With Industrial Networking
Antaira Technologies is addressing the networking demands of the growing mobile video surveillance market with industrial-grade switches designed for solar-powered surveillance trailers. Its LMP-1204G-SFP-bt-24-T operates directly from 24VDC and provides PoE++ connectivity for high-power PTZ cameras and other devices, while the compact LMP-C602G-SFP-bt-T-V2 offers a space-efficient option with front-panel connections and up to 240W of PoE power when paired with the DTD-360-0953-T power booster.
Adams Rite Introduces RITE Touch RT2050 Digital Glass Door Lock
Adams Rite has introduced the RITE Touch 2050 (RT2050) Digital Glass Door Lock, a surface-mounted keyless access control solution designed for all-glass interior swinging and sliding doors. The lock combines a minimalist design with touchscreen technology and multiple credential options, including PIN codes, biometric fingerprint recognition, and MIFARE credentials. Users can choose between a knob or ADA-compliant accessibility lever for interior unlocking.
Milestone Systems Helps Columbia Borough Strengthen Public Safety
Milestone Systems is helping Columbia Borough, Pennsylvania, strengthen public safety with a community-wide wireless video network powered by XProtect VMS. The borough has relied on Milestone technology for more than 16 years, working with security integrator App-Techs to expand a distributed system supporting roughly 83 camera feeds across downtown areas, public buildings, parks, and other facilities.
Inovonics Celebrates 40 Years With Wireless-First Innovations
Inovonics is celebrating 40 years of innovation in wireless life safety and security technology. Founded in 1986, the company has developed 900 MHz wireless solutions supporting commercial security, senior living, multifamily submetering, environmental monitoring, and other applications. Its latest chapter includes new Intrusion System and Duress Card solutions, combining wireless, AI, and cloud technologies.