Physical security
HID Unveils Next-Generation FIDO Hardware And Centralized Management At Scale
HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity and access management solutions, has announced a new line of FIDO-certified credentials—now powered by the new Enterprise Passkey Management (EPM) solution— designed to help organizations deploy and manage passkeys at the enterprise scale.
Delta Scientific Launches DSC50 “S” Barrier: A Game-Changer For Temporary Urban Protection
Motivated by recent public safety challenges and a mounting global awareness of vehicular threats, Delta’s engineering team designed the DSC50 “S” Barrier to provide rapid, visually cohesive, and budget-sensitive protection for municipalities, venue operators, and security leaders.
Maloney Telecom Reduces Vandalism With VORTEX Cloud Security
Sun Outdoors Ocean City, located in Maryland, is a popular campground that attracts a steady flow of visitors each season. With its expansive grounds and over 300 private campsites, the campground faced several challenges in managing security. Traditional surveillance methods proved inefficient, leading to false alarms and difficulties in tracking incidents such as lost children, vandalism, misplaced items, or occasional adventurous guest.
Interface Systems Publishes Compliance Guide to Help New York Retailers Meet Workplace-Violence Prevention Law
Interface Systems, a leading managed service provider delivering business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, released a compliance guide to help New York retailers meet the requirements of the state’s Retail Worker Safety Act and its chapter amendment, Senate Bill S740. The law’s 270-day grace period expired on June 4, 2025, and retailers that have not completed the mandated steps now face potential penalties and increased liability.
Altronix POE367 Delivers 277VAC Support At Remote Locations
Altronix, the recognized leader in power and data transmission products for the professional security industry, has expanded its power product line with the new POE367 power supply/charger designed specifically for 277VAC input environments.
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.
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.
Harper Chalice Becomes Hirsch In The UK
The Hirsch product range of high security Physical Access Control, Video, Analytics, and Security Monitoring, Command & Control solutions combined with Harper Chalice’s lineup of National Protective Security Authority approved perimeter intrusion detection solutions represent the UK’s most complete range of physical security solutions.
LVT Releases Industry-First Mobile Security Unit Talk Down Powered by Agentic AI
LVT (LiveView Technologies, Inc.) announced multiple new capabilities powered by proprietary AI models that empower security teams to implement proactive, data-driven security strategies for 24/7 coverage in any environment. The capabilities, currently in beta, include industry-first agentic AI-powered personalized audio messages that automatically detect, validate, and deter by referencing identifiable features of an individual, a pan/tilt spotlight that intelligently points at a detection area, and an intuitive forensic search to find footage with simple keywords.
Axis Cloud Connect Marks One Year of Growth, Fueling New Partnerships, Innovative Solutions, And Industry Recognition
Axis Communications, the leader in video surveillance, is proud to announce the continued growth of Axis Cloud Connect as key partners unveil new solutions and integrations at this year’s ISC West Conference. One year after its launch, Axis Cloud Connect is playing a pivotal role in advancing cloud-connected solutions, with partners including Eagle Eye Networks, SecuriThings, and Wesco introducing new innovations that leverage its scalability, flexibility, and industry-leading cybersecurity.
Securing The Unpredictable: Physical Security In The Era Of Nomadic Events
The events landscape is changing. The days of gatherings that were venue-bound and predictable are long gone. The number of nomadic or “random” events has increased in recent years, including pop-up festivals, neighborhood park performances, city-wide outdoor events (such as marathons) or even unplanned protests that appear with little notice. These gatherings pose a serious threat to physical security since many are driven by social media and a desire for unusual experiences.
Intellicene Announces Release Of Monitoring Hub
Intellicene announced the release of the Intellicene Monitoring Hub, a solution designed to simplify and automate security system health checks. By continuously monitoring the status of devices across a network, including cameras, servers, and edge devices, it ensures the system’s health while also offering clear insights to address any issues before they disrupt operations.
Netsocs and Quanergy Partner Introduce Unique 3D LiDAR And AI Management Solution With Flexible Architecture
Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a global leader in high-performance LiDAR-based security and smart space solutions, announces a technology partnership with Netsocs, an integration and automation software solution provider specializing in electronic security. The partnership combines invaluable data from Quanergy 3D LiDAR sensors with Netsocs’ highly versatile and powerful management platform to deliver unparalleled operational intelligence and security for large-scale enterprises with the highest levels of cost-efficiency.
Genetec Operations Center Is Revolutionizing How Security Teams Collaborate And Manage Work
Collaboration is critical, and often an underappreciated aspect of organizational operations. Yet many, if not most, organizations today still rely on fragmented systems and siloed communication. This can slow down response time and lead to operational inefficiencies. At Genetec, we first turned our attention to this problem when our customers began asking for different things, like a dispatching or incident reporting solution. We listened to our customers — and then offered an even better solution – Genetec Operations Center.
ZeroEyes Releases Annual Gun Violence Report
ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, today announced the release of its annual Gun Violence Report, offering a deep dive into the landscape of gun-related incidents across the United States. This analysis extends beyond mass fatality events, providing a more nuanced understanding of when, where, and why shootings occur.
ASSA ABLOY Security Partner Program Makes Its Debut
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions is excited to announce that Medeco Security Center (MSC), the premier program for security professionals, has changed its name to ASSA ABLOY Security Partners (AASP).
Z-Wave Alliance Announces Release of 2024B Specification
The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organization dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave® technology, is excited to announce the launch of the 2024B Z-Wave Specification package as well as the introduction of a new Accelerator Membership Level aimed at empowering startups and young companies in the IoT ecosystem. These initiatives demonstrate the Alliance’s ongoing commitment to innovation, collaboration, and ensuring interoperability in the IoT market.
i-PRO Secures E&I Cooperative Services Contract To Deliver Advanced Security Solutions To Educational Institutions
i-PRO Americas Inc. (formerly Panasonic Security), a global leader in professional security solutions for security and public safety, today announced that it has been awarded E&I Cooperative Services Contract #EI00470. This agreement provides over 6,000 member institutions of E&I Cooperative Services with streamlined access to i-PRO’s advanced security systems and services through a cost-effective and statutory-compliant procurement process.
Why An Alarm Dealership Just Might Be Right For You
It’s a new year, and for entrepreneurs a new year often means new ideas, new possibilities, and new endeavors to envision and then materialize. Maybe you’ve been working for “the man” long enough, and deep down you’re an aspiring alarm business owner ready to call your own shots. Or maybe you’ve already taken that next step, but something is holding your business back from reaching new heights. Either way, an alarm dealership with a reputable partner could be the answer to what you’re seeking.
What Keeps Security Business Owners Up At Night? PART 5
Running a business can be deeply rewarding, but it comes with its own set of challenges and stressors, often resulting in sleepless nights—particularly for business owners in the security industry who operate around the clock and around the country. Juggling responsibilities like managing finances, keeping employees engaged and productive and ensuring customer satisfaction can create intense pressure and anxiety. In the months ahead, I’ll continue spotlighting different business owners as they discuss challenges that keep them awake at night and the strategies they’re using to overcome them.