Corporate News
Security Infrastructure At Scale: A New Operating Model
Security infrastructure across councils, police departments, and retail networks continues to scale. Ronin Asset & System Management provides real-time visibility, proactive monitoring, and centralised oversight to prevent failures before they escalate — strengthening uptime, operational resilience, and long-term system performance across distributed environments.
Why Alerts Are No Longer Enough
Security systems built solely around alerts create noise, fatigue, and reactive workflows. Modern video analytics shifts the focus from isolated incidents to long-term behavioural patterns, enabling councils, retailers, and enterprise operators to make data-driven decisions with confidence and privacy-first intelligence.
Merger And Acquisition Trends In Fire And Security 2026
Fire, Security, and Suppression industry mergers in 2026 are being driven by AI adoption, smart building integration, cybersecurity readiness, and recurring revenue growth. Buyers are prioritizing companies aligned with emerging technology and institutional markets, making strategic positioning critical for maximizing valuation and deal success.
Why Security Dealers Need A Modern Website
Security dealers can no longer rely solely on reputation and referrals. In today’s digital-first marketplace, a modern professional website builds trust, pre-qualifies higher-value leads, and helps secure enterprise contracts. A strong online presence ensures your expertise, integrations, and advanced technologies are clearly communicated to serious buyers researching security providers.
Genetec Inc. Sets New Standard With Cloudlink 2210
Genetec has launched Cloudlink 2210, a high-density cloud-managed appliance designed for enterprise-scale physical security deployments. Supporting video, access control, and intrusion in a single unit, it offers up to 240 TB of local storage, open architecture integration, and built-in resiliency—enabling organizations to modernize without replacing infrastructure or relying solely on cloud storage.
Turning Strategy Into Performance
I have spoken and written about strategic planning a lot over the past few years; not only the need to have a well-developed plan that looks into revenue, operations management, organizational development and financial management, but the need to execute against that plan and to hold yourself and your team accountable to it. I’ve seen it, lived it, and also had the unfortunate reality of witnessing the aftermath of those who don’t.
Overtime Withholding Rules for Employers Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) creates a temporary deduction for qualified overtime compensation from 2025 through 2028, but employer withholding rules remain largely unchanged. Overtime wages are still subject to federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare. However, new W-2 reporting requirements beginning in 2026 require employers to separately track and report the FLSA overtime premium portion.
Intelligent Telephoto Advances Traffic Enforcement
Theia Technologies introduces the TL1250P-IQ 4K motorized telephoto lens designed for tolling and traffic enforcement. Featuring 12–50mm motorized zoom, F/1.5 aperture, NIR capability, and embedded calibration intelligence, the solution enhances ANPR accuracy, reduces motion blur, supports multi-lane coverage, and lowers maintenance costs in free-flow and hybrid tolling systems.
From Proprietary To Freedom: Rethinking Security Architecture
Proprietary security systems often create hidden costs, vendor lock-in, and integration challenges. Discover how standards-based architecture using OSDP, FIDO2, and interoperable frameworks empowers integrators to build flexible, secure, and future-ready access control solutions that evolve with client needs.
Shrinking Talent Pipeline In The Alarm Industry
The alarm industry faces a shrinking talent pipeline as fewer professionals enter the field and companies compete for the same experienced hires. Industry leaders emphasize hiring for potential and investing in structured training to ensure long-term workforce stability and sustainable growth.
From Risk Signals To Real Security Solutions
When risk conditions shift overnight, alarm companies and integrators must lead structured reassessments that prioritize readiness, visibility, and response. A Protect, Detect, Respond framework helps businesses reduce exposure and maintain continuity during volatile periods.
The Intelligence Gap In Video Surveillance
Video surveillance captures vast amounts of data, yet most systems are limited to post-event review. The intelligence gap lies in application, not infrastructure. By layering analytics onto existing cameras and VMS platforms, organisations can transform passive recording systems into sources of structured, measurable operational insight.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Security Industry Association Names New OSDP Leadership
The Security Industry Association has named Constantine Tremouliaris and Jon Uren as new leaders of the OSDP Technical Subcommittee, supporting the advancement of secure and interoperable access control standards.
Zeroport Raises $10 Million Seed For Non-IP Remote Access
Zeroport has raised $10 million in seed funding to expand its patented non-IP remote access technology. The Fantom platform eliminates IP-based attack vectors by physically blocking packets from entering or leaving networks. Designed for critical infrastructure, finance, and industrial environments, the solution replaces complex VPN stacks while enabling secure remote operations and significant cost savings.