Product Focus
Alfred Smart Locks Earn Interel Certification For Multi-Family Use
Alfred International announced that its ML2 Smart Mortise Locks and DB2S Smart Locks with Zigbee have received INTEREL certification. This milestone enables direct integration with the INTEREL EOS 2 all-in-one thermostat hub, creating a unified smart building ecosystem for large-scale, multi-family deployments.
Wavelynx Appoints Jay Lawrence As New Chief Executive Officer
Wavelynx has appointed S. Jay Lawrence as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Lawrence brings more than three decades of leadership experience across high-growth technology sectors, including scaling companies from startup environments to billion-dollar global operations.
AI Developers Worldwide Join Milestone To Advance Video Intelligence
AI developers across 15 countries collaborated with Milestone Systems to shape the future of safer, more efficient video intelligence at the 2025 Milestone Developer Summit, where 55 innovators received early access to Milestone’s upcoming Vision Language Model (VLM) powered by NVIDIA.
Suprema Paves The Way For Automated AI Security At SGPP 2025 Cancun
Suprema opened the Suprema Global Partner Program (SGPP) 2025 at the Westin Resort & Spa Cancun, uniting 198 security partners from North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The event marks a defining moment in the global security landscape as the company unveils its next-generation roadmap centered on AI, advanced video intelligence, and cloud-native architecture.
How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping The Physical Security Industry
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fundamentally transforming the physical security industry, ushering in an era where security systems can not only detect threats but also anticipate and respond to them in real time. For decades, physical security relied on reactive measures—static cameras, manual monitoring, and rule-based access control. Today, AI is turning those once-passive systems into proactive guardians capable of intelligent analysis, predictive insight, and autonomous action.
Allegion Expands Wallet-Based Access Control At OPTECH 2025
Allegion US, Zentra and Gatewise, will showcase expanded wallet-based access control solutions at OPTECH 2025. Zentra, the first to introduce resident key functionality in Google Wallet™, will demonstrate its proven wallet-based access features integrated with the Schlage XE360™ smart lock — a complete Allegion solution designed for multifamily properties. Gatewise will debut new wallet-based access technology, enabling residents and staff to enjoy seamless tap-and-go entry across gates and common areas.
Antaira PoE++ Gigabit Extender Extends Range And Power Delivery
Antaira Technologies, LLC has launched the LEP-0302G-bt-67-T, a Gigabit Ethernet Extender designed to deliver long-distance connectivity, industrial durability, and 802.3bt Power over Ethernet (PoE++) support. Engineered for demanding environments, the extender supplies up to 60W of PoE++ power to connected devices such as IP cameras, sensors, and wireless access points (WAPs) when paired with a 90W bt PoE power source, while transmitting Gigabit data beyond the standard 100-meter copper limit.
Suprema Unveils BioStar X, Unified AI Security Platform
Suprema, a global leader in AI-driven access control and security solutions, has announced the launch of BioStar X, a unified security platform that integrates biometric access control and video surveillance into a single scalable system. Designed for enterprise-grade performance, BioStar X delivers intelligent monitoring, streamlined incident response, and unmatched operational resilience.
EnGenius Launches Outdoor EOC620 Mobile CPE For Transportation
EnGenius Technologies Inc., has announced the release of the EOC620, the newest addition to its Broadband Outdoor EOC series. Specifically designed for mobile deployments and remote site applications, the EOC620 extends the EOC series beyond traditional fixed installations to support transportation and other dynamic environments where continuous wireless connectivity is critical.
The New Playbook: 7 Ways Integrators Can Win On Value, Not Discounts
With the growing cost associated with doing business, margins are too thin to keep racing to the bottom. Many firms live at 10–20 percent hardware margin—barely covering the lights and payroll—while the benchmark NSCA urges is closer to 30 percent so you can clear overhead and invest in growth.
Security Leaders Unite To Advance Safer Learning Environments
ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions Tri-State is bringing together security and life safety leaders from education, healthcare, and law enforcement for its second annual Life, Safety, and Security Summit in Philadelphia. The event aims to foster collaboration and develop actionable strategies to enhance safety in learning environments across the United States.
New Innovations In Visitor Management Drive Sign In Solutions’ Successful Q3
Sign In Solutions has completed a highly successful third quarter marked by AI-enhanced platform innovations, sustained growth in industries with advanced governance, risk and compliance (GRC) requirements, and first-time recognition in the 2025 Gartner® Market Guide for Workplace Experience Applications.
AMAG And Suprema Deepen Partnership For Biometric Security
AMAG Technology™ has announced Suprema as its strategic partner for biometric readers. This strengthened collaboration formalizes a long-standing relationship between the two companies and ensures customers worldwide benefit from a fully integrated security solution that combines AMAG’s Symmetry™ Solution Suite with Suprema’s industry-leading biometric technology.
TDSi’s GARDiS Pro v3.1 Enhances Smart Access Control
TDSi has announced the release of GARDiS Pro Version 3.1, the latest iteration of its Access Control Management Software. The new version introduces expanded biometric capabilities, smarter credential management, and improved third-party integration options for greater operational flexibility.
Axis Unveils New Multisensory Security Tech At 2025 GSX
Axis Communications introduced its latest innovations at GSX 2025 in New Orleans, featuring a bi-spectral PTZ camera with thermal and visual imaging, AI-powered bullet cameras, new 180° and 270° radars, and a standalone air quality sensor with two-way audio — all designed for smarter, more connected security systems.
Calculating Optical Power Budgets for Industrial Networks
Calculating an optical power budget is essential for maintaining the performance and reliability of any fiber-optic link. The “optical power budget” refers to the amount of light energy required for a network to transmit data from a transmitter (Tx) to a receiver (Rx) without distortion or data loss. This guide demystifies the process and provides step-by-step insights into ensuring signal integrity, minimizing errors, and optimizing your industrial network designs.
Attend VSS Tech Talk: Layered Physical Security Solutions for Data Centers
Virtual Security Showcase (VSS) has announced open registration for its next VSS Tech Talk, titled Layered Physical Security Solutions for Data Centers. The event will take place on Wednesday, November 12, from 2–3 PM ET, and registration is free for all qualified attendees. This engaging session will feature a panel of experts from Altronix, Boon Edam, Iris ID, Securitech, Sielox, and Viakoo.
Secure Access Simplified: The PKOC Vision Webinar
The Public Key Open Credential (PKOC) specification continues to gain traction as a transformative innovation in credential security. PKOC is among the most secure credential technologies available today — and notably, it’s fully open and license-free. This combination reshapes the access control landscape, freeing end users and integrators from restrictive vendor models and recurring licensing costs.
i-PRO Launches Outdoor Security Radar With AI PTZ Integration
I-PRO Co., LTD, (formerly Panasonic Security), a global leader in professional security and public safety solutions, announced the launch of its i-PRO Security Radar, a new category of outdoor video monitoring devices, designed to enhance perimeter protection in mission-critical environments. Operating on advanced 60GHz millimeter wave technology, the Security Radar system supports integration with up to four AI-enabled i-PRO PTZ cameras to deliver precise detection and real-time visual tracking of people and vehicles.
Wavestore Unveils WaveView v6.44 To Accelerate Incident Response
Wavestore has released WaveView v6.44, the latest version of its platform engineered to help security teams respond faster and operate more efficiently. The new update focuses on reducing incident response times, enhancing situational awareness, and streamlining daily workflows for operators, integrators, and end-users across a wide range of security environments.