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Genetec Supports Global Growth With New Office Expansions
Genetec announced the expansion of its Montreal headquarters and UK office to meet rising customer demand, support continued innovation, and accommodate rapid workforce growth. This global expansion reflects a long-term strategy to align operations with customer expectations for constant innovation and to build a work environment that attracts and retains top talent.
CDW Transforms Global Security Operations With Genetec Security Center
Genetec Inc., the global leader in enterprise physical security software, announced that CDW Corporation, a leading multi-brand provider of IT solutions in the U.S., U.K., and Canada, has deployed the Genetec™ Security Centerplatform to standardize and unify its physical security operations across over 50 global sites and distribution centers.
Cochise County Taps Draganfly Drones In New Border Security Push
The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the launch of a cutting-edge drone pilot program and has selected Draganfly Inc. to support enhanced surveillance and operations along the Southern Border. This initiative aligns with reasserting America’s leadership in unmanned aerial systems for security and defense.
From Strategy to Solutions: TribalNet Powers Innovation For Tribal Governments, Gaming & Hospitality
As technology continues to transform the way tribal governments, casinos, and health facilities operate, the TribalNet Conference & Tradeshow stands out as the leading event where tribes come together to explore solutions, strategies, and content designed specifically for them. This annual conference, taking place September 14–18 in Reno, NV, brings together the TribalHub community.
AI Video Privacy Leader Pimloc Accelerates Global Expansion With New Investment Funding
Pimloc is accelerating its global expansion across the United States, Europe, and beyond as demand surges for privacy-first video and data intelligence. To fuel this growth, Pimloc has secured $5 million in strategic investment led by Amadeus Capital Partners and Edge Ventures with Zetta Venture Partners, MD One, and Symvan Capital.
Canada Suspends Hikvision Operations Over National Security Concerns
At the end of June, Canada ordered Chinese video surveillance company Hikvision to cease its operations in the country after a government review found that it posed a national security risk.
iProov Appoints Alex Pearson As Chief Revenue Officer
iProov has appointed Alex Pearson as Chief Revenue Officer and a member of the Senior Leadership Team. In this role, Alex will be responsible for iProov’s global sales, account management, and customer success functions, and driving the company’s revenue growth strategy.
Simplex Incident Manager Supports Proactive Fire Alarm Maintenance And Emergency Response
Johnson Controls launches Simplex Incident Manager, a complete web-based fire alarm management workstation for campuses and large facilities. This next-generation workstation from Johnson Controls includes an advanced interface and feature set that enhances the fire alarm management experience, helping facility teams keep their buildings protected around the clock.
ONVIF And C2PA Announce Collaboration To Strengthen Trust In Digital Video
ONVIF has announced that it has entered into a strategic collaboration with the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) to preserve the integrity and authenticity of digital video in the evolving fight against content manipulation.
Edwards Introduces The Edge Series, A Next-Generation Fire Safety Alarm System
Edwards introduced the Edge fire alarm platform, a next-generation control panel and fire safety system engineered specifically to bring Edwards technology innovation and sophistication to mid-sized applications. These environments demand intuitive fire safety solutions with the flexibility to meet today’s increasingly complex requirements and the scalability to adapt to what comes next.
Kidde Commercial Introduces Evolve Series Fire Alarm Systems To Right-Size Fire Safety
Kidde Commercial launched the Evolve fire alarm platform, a next-generation control panel that introduces enterprise-level fire safety capabilities and sophistication for small to mid-sized environments. Evolve packages best-in-class performance with simplified installation and operation, meeting the needs of a growing market segment prioritizing enhanced protection and ease of use and adding an important tool for safety professionals, specifying engineers and installers.
iOT365 and Civitas Group Announce Strategic Partnership For IoT and OT
iOT365, a global leader in OT and IoT cybersecurity solutions, and Civitas Group, Romania’s premier provider of integrated security services, announced a strategic partnership to introduce the iOT365 cybersecurity platform into Romania and other Eastern European and Balkan markets. This collaboration enables Civitas to offer advanced cybersecurity protection for physical security systems and a full suite of OT and IoT cybersecurity services to its broad client base.
ZeroEyes Appoints Dr. Peter Langman Senior Advisor On Violence Prevention
ZeroEyes announced the appointment of Peter Langman, Ph. D., as Senior Advisor on Violence Prevention. Dr. Langman, a leading authority on the psychology of school shooters and mass violence perpetrators, brings decades of research and expertise to help guide ZeroEyes product development.
Z-Wave Protocol Certification Achieved By Silicon Labs And Trident IoT
The Z-Wave Alliance announces that leading silicon providers Silicon Labs and Trident IoT have both achieved the Alliance’s newly established Z-Wave Protocol Certification. As the silicon solutions providers currently supporting the Z-Wave ecosystem, this certification ensures that all products developed on their platforms maintain the required levels of interoperability, heightened security, and continued innovation across a global Z-Wave marketplace.
Genetec Brings Powerful New Capabilities To Security Center SaaS
Genetec, the global leader in enterprise physical security software, today announced new updates to Security Center SaaS, the company’s enterprise-grade Security-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution. Since its launch, Genetec has delivered new features to the platform every 12 days. This ensures Genetec provides a flexible, open, SaaS solution that is continuously extended to meet the needs of any modern security operation.
Genetec To Showcase Latest Innovations In Cloud-Managed Security At NRF PROTECT 2025
Genetec, the global leader in enterprise physical security software, today announced it will showcase its latest advancements in cloud-managed physical security at NRF PROTECT 2025, including Security Center SaaS and Genetec Cloudlink™ 210, along with a range of solutions designed to help retailers modernize security operations, reduce complexity, and enhance protection against emerging threats.
Speak Their Language: Why Clear, Simple Words Win More Security Sales
In the security industry, we deal with a lot of specialized terms, abbreviations, and technical lingo; PIRs, RMR, AHJs, POTS lines, Z-Wave, among a litany of others. Amongst professionals, this shorthand helps us communicate efficiently. But when we use these same terms with prospective customers, we risk creating confusion, eroding trust, and even losing the sale.
Secure Logiq Expands Into APAC With Appointment Of Graham Wheeler As Regional Director
Secure Logiq is heading into the Asia-Pacific region with big plans and a clear focus on Australia and New Zealand. Helping to steer the company through this exciting new chapter is newly appointed Regional Director, Graham Wheeler – a well-respected figure in the security and surveillance world with deep technical know-how and a sharp understanding of the APAC market.
Future Of The Industry Is Being Redefined By Remote Guarding And Video Monitoring
The security industry has seen remarkable transformation in recent years, but for those who’ve grown up in the business, witnessing the long-form evolution is even more striking. My journey in the security industry began long before I founded Eyeforce. As a kid growing up in Houston, I spent my summers working for my dad’s security integration company where I pulled cable and installed fire and burglar alarms, access control systems, and surveillance cameras.
Don Young Appointed As New Chief Executive Officer At Everon
Everon, a leading security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, video, fire and life safety solutions in the U.S., announced that Tim Whall, Executive Chairman of the Board for Everon has appointed Don Young as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Young will succeed Whall, who has been serving as Everon’s Interim Chief Executive Officer since November 2024.