Product Focus
Z-Wave Alliance CES 2026 Ballroom Showcases Innovation
The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organization dedicated to advancing smart home and Z-Wave® technology, announced plans for an extensive presence at CES 2026 with a mix of expert-led panels and exhibitions from Alliance member companies. All Z-Wave activities will take place inside the Z-Wave Alliance Ballroom (Titian 2205), which will serve as a central hub for innovation, collaboration, and industry engagement.
Kwikset Launches Aura Reach Smart Lock With Matter Integration
Kwikset® announced the launch of Aura Reach™, a new smart lock that combines Matter and Bluetooth connectivity to deliver flexible, intelligent home access and automation. Aura Reach is designed for DIY connected households, offering hands-free auto unlock, proximity keypad wakeup, and guided onboarding through the Kwikset app.
Smart Access Goes Invisible With Xthings Smart Locks
Xthings is redefining smart home entry by shifting from traditional “smart locks” to a seamless Smart Access experience where presence, identity, and interoperability work together naturally at the front door. At CES 2026, the company unveiled its “Connect Future” vision, highlighting how smart access should feel intuitive, automatic, and secure—without friction or complexity.
Athena Security Launches Apollo 500 Weapons Detection
Athena Security has announced the launch of Apollo 500, a next-generation weapons detection system designed to pinpoint the exact location of a suspected weapon or prohibited item on a person or in their belongings. Security teams are increasingly required to determine not only whether a threat exists, but precisely where it is located.
Acoem Secures Critical Infrastructure With Gunshot Detection
Acoem announced that a large North American utility company is deploying its ATD Gunshot Detection system to protect critical infrastructure across multiple sites. Utilities across the United States have experienced a growing number of gunfire incidents targeting electrical substations and energy assets. Even a single rifle round can disable a million‑dollar transformer by puncturing the cooling system, leading to overheating, fires, and prolonged outages.
The Benefit Of Integrators Adapting To Emerging Technologies
A thoughtful industry perspective on how security integrators balance innovation, caution, and relationships as cloud, AI, and connected technologies reshape physical security.
PSIA Announces Release Of PKOC Explainer Video
The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) has announced the release of a new PKOC Explainer Video, designed to provide a clear, visual overview of the Public Key Open Credential (PKOC) specification and how it compares with traditional symmetric credential technologies.
Vivotek Protects Taiwan River Biodiversity With Safety Map
VIVOTEK has expanded its long-running “Safety Map” corporate sustainability initiative into the natural environment for the first time. In partnership with National Chung Hsing University’s (NCHU) University Social Responsibility (USR) team and AI agriculture partner DATAYOO, the company launched the Zhonggua River Ecological Restoration Safety Map project in Nantou, Taiwan.
Scalar i3 Doubles Storage Capacity And Enables Ethernet Tape
Quantum Corporation has enhanced the Scalar® i3 tape library, significantly increasing storage density while расширение connectivity through the new Scalar iSCSI Bridge. The updates make the platform a more secure, scalable, and cost-effective option for mid-sized environments where footprint and budget efficiency are critical.
Salto DLok: Universal Smart Home Lock Built For Every Door
Salto announces the launch of Salto DLok, a next-generation, universal, motorized smart lock for residential doors. Built for seamless connection with the Salto Homelok ecosystem, DLok delivers secure, keyless access, automation, and broad compatibility for smart homes and apartments. Designed for modern, connected living, DLok ensures doors are locked or opened automatically without physical keys, using a resident Digital Key app.
A History Of Transformative Innovation
From the very beginning, Salto’s purpose has been clear: make access smart, simple, and universal. The company pioneered the first wire-free, networked smart locking system, eliminating the complexity and cost of traditional wired solutions. Its innovations—such as the Salto Virtual Network (SVN), wireless systems, and mobile access—reshaped the industry.
Salto Celebrates 25 Years Of Inspired Access
Salto celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2025. Marking a quarter-century of innovation, the company continues to redefine how people experience secure, seamless access in every type of environment. Founded with a bold, disruptive vision, Salto set out to create universal, wire-free, and networked smart locking systems.
How To Futureproof Your Security Investment In Modern Environments
A forward-looking perspective on how integrated, scalable, and biometric-driven security systems help organisations futureproof their investments while delivering smarter, safer, and fully connected environments.
Genetec Predicts Physical Security Trends For 2026
An in-depth outlook on how evolving technology, AI-driven automation, and unified systems will redefine physical security operations in 2026.
Start Secure, Stay Secure: Why Cloud Leads Security
An expert-driven perspective on why cloud-native physical security is the smartest investment for resilient, adaptive, and intelligent protection systems.
Salto Launches XS4 Sense For Smart Energy Efficiency
Salto announces the launch of XS4 Sense, a smart wireless Energy Efficiency and Control Management System designed to optimise energy consumption, reduce CO₂ emissions, and support sustainability goals across modern […]
LCN Senior Swing Enhancements Deliver Smarter Door Performance
The enhanced LCN Senior Swing introduces AdaptivIQ self-adjusting technology and Smart Power Boost to deliver smoother, more reliable automatic door performance while minimizing maintenance in high-traffic environments.
Xthings Launches Ulticam IQ V2 With Matter 1.5 AI Security
Xthings introduces Ulticam IQ V2, delivering 4K imaging, edge AI detection, Gemini cloud intelligence and Matter 1.5 compatibility for open, intelligent security systems.
RealSense And dormakaba Partner To Advance AI Access Control
RealSense and dormakaba join forces to advance AI-driven access control systems, enhancing security, efficiency, and user experience across global infrastructure projects.
Sielox Showcases Proactive Access Control At ISC East 2025
Sielox demonstrates its Pinnacle platform and advanced layered access control solutions at ISC East 2025, empowering proactive and intelligent security operations.