Author: Jay Bartlett
Proactive Physical Security During Civil Unrest
Businesses operating near protest corridors and high-visibility districts face growing risks from civil unrest. Proactive physical security systems integrated with intelligent video surveillance and analytics enable early detection, verified response, and improved business continuity.
Uniting For A Common Goal And Shaping The Future Of Industry Collaboration
The access control industry is shifting toward interoperability as organizations demand greater flexibility, scalability, and control. By integrating mobile credentials, workplace management platforms, and secure access readers, enterprises can eliminate vendor lock-in, streamline operations, and future-proof their security infrastructure.
Solink Launches AI Agents For Physical Security
Solink introduces AI Agents designed to act as digital teammates for security, operations, and loss prevention teams. Built on a video-plus-data architecture, these context-aware agents analyze video and structured data in real time, monitor hundreds of cameras, and take action to reduce operational friction while improving asset and revenue protection.
Axis Communications Launches Inaugural Axis Perspectives Report
Axis Communications has released its first annual Axis Perspectives report, a research-driven publication examining the expanding role of intelligent video in security, safety, operational efficiency, and business intelligence. Backed by […]
Axis Achieves SOC 2 Type 2 Attestation
Axis Communications has achieved SOC 2 Type 2 attestation, independently validating the effectiveness of its cloud cybersecurity and operational controls over time. The audit covers Axis Cloud Connect and key cloud-enabled solutions, providing enterprise customers and integrators with verified assurance of security, availability, and confidentiality in production environments.
Trinity Catholic School Deploys ZeroEyes AI Gun Detection
Trinity Catholic School in Fort Smith becomes the first private school in Arkansas to deploy ZeroEyes AI gun detection technology. Integrated with existing cameras, the solution delivers human-verified alerts within seconds, enhancing proactive campus safety, situational awareness, and rapid response capabilities for students, faculty, and visitors.
White Castle Reduces Vandalism With AI Monitoring
White Castle reduced vandalism, loitering, and late-night escalations by over 90% after piloting Interface Systems’ AI-powered Virtual Perimeter Guard. Combining intelligent detection with live human monitoring, the solution proactively deters incidents, improves employee safety, enhances customer experience, and reduces operational disruption at high-risk restaurant locations.
Genetec Advances Investigation Speed With Security Center SaaS
Genetec introduces new enterprise investigation capabilities in Security Center SaaS, enabling faster evidence discovery across multi-site and multi-vendor environments. With AI-powered natural language search, trajectory analysis, and unified case management, organizations can reduce investigation time from hours to minutes while maintaining transparency and operational control.
IQSIGHT Introduces Intelligence-First Video Security Brand
IQSIGHT introduces an intelligence-first approach to video security, evolving from Bosch Video Systems. Combining trusted engineering with AI-powered analytics, the brand delivers actionable insights at the edge and within VMS environments, helping organizations improve safety, operational performance, and resilience across critical sectors.
Athena Security Launches Weapons Detection Support Center
Athena Security has launched its AI-enabled Weapons Detection Support Center, a proactive, self-healing capability designed to detect, diagnose, and resolve operational issues in real time. Featuring built-in offline functionality, automated failover, and AI-generated ticketing, the platform ensures uninterrupted weapons detection operations while reducing manual intervention and support delays.
System Surveyor Launches Customized Reports Feature
System Surveyor has launched Customized Reports, a powerful feature that enables security and technology integrators to generate professional, reusable, and fully customizable documentation. The tool supports multiple report types, automates bills of materials, consolidates surveys into a single PDF, and helps teams streamline workflows while maintaining accurate, decision-ready project records.
Antaira Launches 95W 10GbE AC PoE++ Injector
Antaira Technologies has introduced the INJ-0201X-bt-AC-95-T, a hardened 95W 10GbE PoE++ injector built for industrial networks requiring both high bandwidth and high power. Featuring integrated AC input, IEEE 802.3bt compliance, and -40°C to 75°C operation, it enables single-cable deployment of machine vision cameras, PTZ systems, Wi-Fi 6E/7 access points, and edge computing devices.
Omnitron Launches Ethernet-APL Switches And Converters
Omnitron Systems has launched a new line of Ethernet-APL compatible switches and media converters designed for industrial process automation networks. The solutions extend Ethernet connectivity and power delivery over single-pair cables across long distances. Supporting IT and OT integration, the products simplify deployment, improve flexibility, and enhance performance in hazardous and industrial environments.
Wavestore Releases WaveFusion Unified Physical Security Management Solution
Wavestore introduces WaveFusion, a cloud-first unified physical security management solution designed to eliminate silos and security blind spots. Built on an open API platform with hybrid SaaS flexibility, WaveFusion integrates video surveillance, access control, intrusion systems, and IoT devices into a single interface for faster response and operational efficiency.
Verkada Appoints Mark Coates As VP Of EMEA
Verkada has appointed Mark Coates as Vice President of EMEA, strengthening its leadership team as demand grows across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Coates brings nearly three decades of enterprise technology experience to support regional expansion and accelerate adoption of Verkada’s AI-powered, cloud-based physical security platform.
Ai-RGUS Drives Rapid Growth And Expansion In 2026
Ai-RGUS is entering 2026 with strong momentum after expanding its partner network by more than 40% and enhancing its AI-powered performance verification platform. The company’s solution autonomously monitors cameras, access control, and IP security devices to detect failures early, reduce risk, and improve system reliability for security professionals worldwide.
Wavestore Launches WaveFusion Unified Security Platform
Wavestore has launched WaveFusion, a cloud-first unified physical security management solution that brings video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, and IoT devices into a single open API platform. Built natively for modern environments, WaveFusion eliminates silos, reduces complexity, and enables faster, more intelligent security response.
VIVOTEK Enhances VORTEX With Generative AI And Safety Detection
VIVOTEK has enhanced its VORTEX cloud platform with generative AI-powered Think Alert and advanced safety detection capabilities. The updates support proactive risk detection, unified access control and video operations, and scalable cloud-based security management.
Colonial Heights School District Deploys ZeroEyes AI Gun Detection
Colonial Heights School District has deployed ZeroEyes’ AI-based gun detection technology to enhance campus safety. The solution integrates with existing cameras to identify firearm threats, verify incidents through a 24/7 operations center, and deliver real-time intelligence to school leaders and local law enforcement.
Healthcare Security Modernization Priorities In 2026
Healthcare organizations are advancing physical security strategies by prioritizing hybrid-cloud deployment flexibility, AI-driven analytics, and enterprise collaboration. Insights from global professionals highlight growing investments in access control, data-centric operations, and integrated systems to address rising incidents while improving resilience, compliance, and operational efficiency across healthcare environments.