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ZeroEyes Welcomes David Macpherson As Strategic Advisor
ZeroEyes has appointed specialty insurance leader David Macpherson as a strategic advisor for risk and insurance. With more than 20 years of experience designing global insurance programs, Macpherson will advise the company on insurance strategy, alternative risk financing, customer risk-management programs and engagement with global insurers. His role will also support ZeroEyes’ Harborwatch Association and initiatives focused on preparedness, response, resilience and crisis management.
GSX 2026 Opens In Atlanta
GSX 2026 has opened at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, bringing together security professionals, industry experts, and technology providers for three days of education, innovation, and connection. Organized by ASIS International, the event features more than 200 education sessions and more than 500 exhibitors. The opening program addressed the evolution of the security profession, leadership, resilience, AI, emerging technologies, and public-private collaboration.
Inovonics Showcases Expanded Wireless Security Portfolio At GSX 2026
Inovonics is showcasing its expanded wireless security portfolio at GSX 2026, including its new Duress Card and upcoming Intrusion Detection System. The Duress Card provides enhanced panic notification capabilities, supporting up to three alarm conditions and location and real-time tracking when paired with Inovonics’ Advanced Location services. The upcoming Intrusion Detection System is built around the EN6091 Gateway Mark II panel and supports up to 256 zones, combining EchoStream wireless with cellular, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi communications.
Allied Universal Appoints Charles Orgbon Jr. As Vice President
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.
Acoem Names Mike ODea To Lead Acoustic Threat Detection
Acoem has appointed public safety and physical security veteran Mike ODea as Managing Director of its Acoustic Threat Detection business. Bringing more than 20 years of industry experience, ODea will lead the growth of Acoem ATD and expand adoption among system integrators, public safety agencies, and enterprise security organizations. The AI-powered technology detects and locates gunfire and can immediately direct a PTZ camera toward the source, providing security teams with visual context alongside acoustic detection.
IQSIGHT Showcases Intelligence-First Video Solutions At GSX
IQSIGHT will showcase intelligence-first video security solutions at GSX 2026, including new multi-sensor and ruggedized cameras, BVMS 14.0 enhancements, AI analytics and GenAI-enabled technologies. The company will also mark 25 years of MIC camera innovation, highlighting ruggedized imaging designed for critical infrastructure, transportation, industrial and perimeter security applications. New technologies include the FLEXIDOME multi 7100i with four independent sensors and 360-degree coverage, as well as the MIC fusion 9100s, which combines visible and thermal imaging with metadata fusion for long-range threat detection in challenging conditions. IQSIGHT will also demonstrate integrations with Genetec Security Center SaaS and Milestone XProtect.
ASIS Announces 2026 Awards Of Excellence Recipients
ASIS International has announced the recipients of its 2026 Awards of Excellence, recognizing security professionals, chapters and organizations for outstanding leadership, innovation, achievement and service. The awards honor individuals and organizations from 14 nations and highlight contributions that help shape the future of the security profession. Individual award recipients include Godfried Hendriks, Karen Frank, Kelly Kehoe, Chris Chan Zhijian, Larry Woods, Amanda H. Lucian, Matthew Porcelli and others.
Pimloc Appoints Teresa Shea As Strategic Advisor
Pimloc has appointed former In-Q-Tel executive Teresa Shea as a strategic advisor to support the company’s U.S. expansion. Shea brings more than three decades of experience in intelligence, cybersecurity, national security, and advanced technology. Her appointment will help Pimloc advance the responsible use of sensitive video, images, audio, and documents through its Secure Redact platform, which protects personally identifiable information while enabling organizations to use multimedia data more effectively.
IQSIGHT Appoints Michael Schulte As Chief Executive Officer
IQSIGHT has appointed Michael J. Schulte as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2026. With more than 30 years of leadership experience across technology, industrial, and private equity-backed businesses, Schulte will lead IQSIGHT’s global operations and report to Chairman Steve Shine. His appointment is expected to support the company’s strategic direction, operational execution, innovation, and next phase of growth.
Intrado OneAlert Adds French For Multilingual Enterprises
Intrado has expanded OneAlert with a Canadian French interface for multilingual enterprises and government organizations. The unified platform centralizes emergency and non-emergency notifications across SMS, email, voice, IP endpoints, digital signage and other communication systems while supporting native Enterprise 9-1-1 integration through Intrado’s Emergency Routing Service.
New Mobile Security Solution Delivers Visibility And Deterrence
LVT has launched Essentials, a solar-powered mobile security unit priced at $1,000 per month. The solution provides baseline situational awareness and crime deterrence through a 20MP Axis NDAA-compliant multi-sensor camera, blue strobe lights, live video streaming and 14-day video storage. Video footage is secured through a private cellular network.
Allegion Expands Schlage XE360 With RealSync Persistent Wi-Fi
Allegion has expanded the Schlage XE360 Series with RealSync Persistent Wi-Fi Technology, bringing real-time visibility and control to wireless commercial access control. Using existing Wi-Fi infrastructure, the solution eliminates gateways, panels and extensive cabling while offering remote management, over-the-air updates and more than one year of battery life with four standard AA batteries.
Boon Edam And Sitemetric Partner On Mobile Access Control
Boon Edam and Sitemetric have partnered to deliver a customized mobile full height turnstile for construction sites. The Sitemetric Deluxe Turnstile combines physical access control with Integrated Construction Intelligence and can be relocated as jobsite conditions and access points change.
Genetec Research Finds Retailers Expanding Physical Security
Genetec’s 2026 State of Physical Security Report finds retailers expanding physical security beyond loss prevention to improve operational efficiency, employee safety, compliance and customer experience while modernizing aging
PKOC 2.0.1 Specification Strengthens Interoperability
PSIA has released PKOC 2.0.1, an updated open credential specification that strengthens interoperability while maintaining backward compatibility. The update adds improved version handling, an information command, APDU compatibility and implementation guidance. PKOC Validated mode also supports legacy identifiers alongside core PKOC credentials.
HID, Soloinsight And CTS Launch Visitor Check-In Kiosk
HID, Soloinsight and CTS have introduced a self-service visitor check-in kiosk combining document authentication, facial recognition and visitor management. The solution helps enterprises and critical infrastructure verify visitor identities, streamline check-in, issue credentials and maintain centralized records for compliance and investigations.
Altronix Appoints Monica Mejia To Lead LATAM Growth
Altronix has appointed Monica Mejia as director of new business development for Latin America. Bringing more than 18 years of security and datacom experience, Mejia will support distributors, systems integrators, resellers and consultants while expanding Altronix’s regional business across LATAM.
Genetec Showcases Flexible Security Modernization Tools
Genetec will showcase new tools for flexible security modernization at GSX 2026, including the Cloudlink 2210 cloud-managed appliance, Security Center SaaS visitor management enhancements and AI-powered investigation capabilities. The latest technologies are designed to help enterprise security teams modernize at their own pace, simplify daily operations, support complex multi-site environments and find relevant video evidence faster through natural language search and advanced investigation tools.
Everon Expands National Account Presence With Acquisition
Everon has acquired Scarsdale Security Systems, expanding its National Account capabilities through the addition of a commercial security integrator with more than four decades of experience. The acquisition strengthens Everon’s service footprint, resources, and infrastructure for complex, multi-site customers nationwide.
TribalNet 2026 Brings Technology Leaders Together
TribalNet 2026 will bring tribal technology leaders, decision-makers and solution providers together for education, networking and innovation. The conference will cover AI, cybersecurity, leadership, gaming, healthcare, government technology and digital infrastructure, with more than 700 technology-minded attendees and over 200 exhibitors expected.