Physical security
Axis Research Finds Growing Comfort With Video Surveillance
New Axis Communications research finds that 58% of U.S. respondents are more comfortable with video surveillance than five years ago. Comfort is highest in transit hubs, retail centers and educational campuses, while respondents continue to demand transparency, clear signage and strong privacy protections around surveillance and AI technologies.
Ambient.ai Introduces Agentic Physical Security Capabilities
Ambient.ai has introduced new agentic physical security capabilities designed to improve situational awareness, investigations and operational scale. The Ambient Platform adds Agentic Video Walls, Case Management and enhanced Semantic Search, while Ambient Foundation can support up to twice the camera streams on a single Ambient Edge Appliance.
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.
Genetec Ranked Global Leader In Video Management Software
Genetec has been ranked the global market leader in video management software by Omdia and Novaira Insights. The research shows Genetec grew 20% in 2025, outperforming the broader video software and VSaaS market, while maintaining the top position in the Americas and achieving market share gains across EMEA and Asia Pacific.
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.
Secure Logiq And Cortech Launch Resilience By Design CPD Events
Secure Logiq and Cortech Developments are launching Resilience by Design, a CPD-accredited event focused on building resilience into security system design. The sessions will explore failover, redundancy, continuity planning, cybersecurity, infrastructure design and risk assessment, helping consultants and specifiers understand how software, hardware and infrastructure decisions can improve long-term system availability
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.
Why Multi-Layered Security Is Essential For Critical Infrastructure
Teledyne FLIR will showcase multi-layered security solutions combining thermal imaging, visible cameras, radar, AI-enabled analytics and intelligent software to strengthen detection, situational awareness and response across critical infrastructure, data centers and commercial facilities.
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.
Antaira Launches Multi-Port PoE Surge Protectors
Antaira Technologies has introduced its LSP Series multi-port PoE surge protectors, designed to protect industrial PoE networks from lightning, electrical surges, and transient voltage spikes while supporting up to 100W PoE++ and 10GbE data speeds.
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.
Lincoln USD 298 Deploys ZeroEyes AI Gun Detection
Lincoln USD 298 in Kansas has deployed ZeroEyes AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness technology to strengthen campus security. Funded through the Kansas Safe and Secure Firearm Detection Grant Program, the solution layers onto existing cameras and provides human-verified alerts and actionable intelligence to school officials and law enforcement when a gun is detected.
Allegion Launches Accessible & Inclusive Design E-Book
Allegion has launched the Accessible & Inclusive Design: Elevating Compliance e-book to help architects, facility professionals and building owners create more accessible and intuitive building openings. The free guide examines six key considerations, including automatic operators, ergonomic hardware, low-force door operation, tactile and auditory cues, visual communication and reducing physical barriers. The resource encourages project teams to view ADA compliance as a foundation for broader inclusive design.
TDSi By Hirsch Releases GARDiS 3.3 With Major Security Enhancements
TDSi by Hirsch has released GARDiS 3.3, introducing major enhancements across access control and integrated security management. The update adds Ajax Cloud intruder integration, basic intruder panel connectivity, simplified credential administration, stronger security controls and improved data governance. Additional updates include STid V3 mobile credential API support, 32-bit Wiegand compatibility, OSDP In/Out readers, improved performance and simplified Chinese language support, giving security teams a more streamlined platform for managing complex environments.
Genetec Report Highlights Education Security Priorities
Improved campus visibility, incident response, and compliance drive security investments across K-12 and higher education Genetec, released education-specific findings from its 2026 State of Physical Security Report, highlighting how North […]
D-Fend Solutions Secures World Cup With EnforceAir
D-Fend Solutions deployed its EnforceAir counter-drone platform across 2026 FIFA World Cup host cities, supporting more than 20 public safety agencies. The RF cyber-takeover technology provided non-kinetic drone mitigation for matches, venues, and critical infrastructure across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Iluminar Helps Organizations Capture Federal Solar Tax Credits
Iluminar is encouraging organizations to take advantage of federal solar tax incentives before the December 31, 2027 deadline. Its Power Stack vertical solar poles qualify for the federal Clean Electricity Investment Credit and may be eligible for combined incentives of up to 70%. The off-grid platform also delivers reliable power for security technologies including IP cameras, access control, license plate recognition, and other critical IoT systems.
How To Calculate True Cost Of Door Entrance Systems
Horton Automatics has introduced a new data analysis report that helps architects, specifiers and building owners evaluate the true cost of door entrance systems over their full lifecycle. The report compares revolving, automatic sliding and swing doors using energy, maintenance and lifecycle data while providing an interactive ROI calculator that estimates long-term operating costs, energy savings and environmental impact for specific building projects.