Safety and Security
I-PRO Earns 2025 Global Great Place To Work Certification
i-PRO secures global Great Place to Work certification for 2025, reinforcing its people-first workplace culture and commitment to fairness, trust, and employee well-being.
Hartford Police Expand Camera Network To Boost Real-Time Crime Center Results
The Hartford Police Department’s Capital City Command Center (C4), a modern Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) focused on real-time investigations and improving case solvability, is expanding its partnership with Axis Communications. HPD will deploy cameras at 50 new intersections, increasing coverage across key locations and enhancing the department’s ability to convert live video into actionable intelligence.
Where Purpose Abounds In The Security Business
Although Godfather 3 is a mere shadow of the first two epic films, one quote that resonates for many of us fans of the series that interestingly continues to apply to our world is: “Just when I think I’m out, they pull me back in”. Such is the nature of life in the Security and Fire Life Safety industries and has certainly been my path, one for which I am grateful.
Regulatory Shifts Accelerate M&A In Security And Fire
In recent years, regulatory pressure has grown for companies in the security, fire protection, and alarm industries. From new fire codes to cybersecurity requirements and licensing updates, compliance has become more complex and more expensive than ever before. For many business owners, this environment is not only a challenge but also a turning point.
Selling Security To Every Personality Type: Analyticals
After exploring the bold Drivers and big-picture Expressives, we now turn to a very different kind of buyer: the Analytical. Analyticals are logical, cautious, and detail-oriented. They don’t make quick decisions — instead, they want evidence, process, and accuracy. If you rush them or push too hard, they’ll back away or quietly disappear.
ULTRALOQ Expands Smart Home Reach With New Bolt Z-Wave Smart Lock
ULTRALOQ announced the general availability of Bolt Z-Wave, designed to integrate seamlessly with Z-Wave ecosystems including Alarm.com, Home Assistant, SmartThings, and other leading hubs. Bolt Z-Wave brings ULTRALOQ’s trusted performance to more homes and property types with Z-Wave Plus V2 certification, SmartStart for effortless setup, and Z-Wave Long Range for broader coverage and improved responsiveness.
Antaira Access Adds Reliability And Versatility To Parking Lot Video Surveillance
FBI statistics show that 10% of all violent crimes and about 40% of vehicle break-ins occur in parking lots. To deter crime, commercial and public facilities deploy video surveillance as […]
How SAPOL Is Modernising System Health With Ronin
In today’s law enforcement landscape, agencies face mounting pressure to deliver faster, smarter responses while managing extensive surveillance networks. The ability to detect and resolve system faults before they impact frontline operations is now mission critical. For South Australia Police (SAPOL)—one of Australia’s largest public safety networks—surveillance uptime is about more than security.
Hennepin County Launches ASAP Service to Improve Emergency Response
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has officially launched ASAP (Automated Secure Alarm Protocol) Service, a digital alarm system that automates the exchange of alarm information between alarm-monitoring companies and emergency communications centers (ECCs).
HID Expands Passwordless Authentication With IDmelon Acquisition
HID has signed an agreement to acquire IDmelon, a Vancouver-based secure sign-in provider specializing in passwordless authentication. The acquisition will expand HID’s FIDO authentication portfolio, enabling organizations to transform existing access cards and mobile devices into FIDO2 security keys for digital access.
Realm.Security Raises $15M To Redefine SOC Data Pipelines
Realm.Security announced a $15 million Series A funding round led by Jump Capital, with participation from Glasswing Ventures and Accomplice. The investment will accelerate product innovation and market expansion as enterprises grapple with soaring SIEM costs and unmanageable log volumes.
Kanawha Schools Deploy ZeroEyes: AI Gun Detection Enhances Safety
District Adopts Proactive Solution to Protect Students, Faculty, and Visitors from Gun-Related Violence ZeroEyes announced that its proactive AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software has been deployed by […]
Trackforce Launches ReportPro AI To Elevate Security Incident Reporting With Real-Time AI Assistance
Trackforce, the leading security workforce management platform, announced the launch of ReportPro AI within its TrackTik platform, an industry-first enhancement to incident reporting designed for guards, supervisors, and compliance teams. By combining real-time language support, instant executive summaries, and transparent audit trails, ReportPro AI enables security teams to save time, improve accuracy, and meet rising client and regulatory expectations.
i-PRO Introduces Active Guard Version 3.0 With Generative AI
I-PRO Co., Ltd, (formerly Panasonic Security), a global leader in professional security and public safety solutions, announced Version 3.0 of i-PRO Active Guard, the company’s AI-powered intelligent search software. This latest release introduces free text search powered by generative AI, enabling security teams to interact with video management systems (VMS) using natural language and everyday expressions for filtering instead of only predefined attributes.
Go West, Young Man
“I’ve been teaching people how to sell security systems for years; I can do this.” Those were my famous last words to my wife before we began our journey from employees to entrepreneurs.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming had become a magnet for the rich and famous—Harrison Ford, the Rockefellers, Sandra Bullock, among others, called it home. In the 1990’s, however, builders were busy with new golf course communities and ski-in/ski-out developments…and every one of them needed security systems.
KEENFINITY Appoints New CEO
Sabrina Drigout Stainburn has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO VS) of the Video Systems Business at KEENFINITY Group. Drawing on her experience in customer-oriented strategies, she will lead the transformation of the Business and future development of globally recognized Bosch-branded video systems and software solutions.
Wavelynx Launches APEX Reader: Next-Generation Access Control Solution Engineered To Outlast, Adapt, And Evolve
Wavelynx announced the launch of its APEX Reader, a new RFID solution designed to modernize how organizations manage physical access. Built to deliver what the company calls “The APEX Effect”—a philosophy focused on providing enterprises with transformative access control solutions that evolve with their needs, adapt to their environment, and protect what matters most to them. This flagship product represents a paradigm shift from systems that create operational burdens to solutions that become strategic advantages.
Xonar Technology Awarded U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation for TruePort® Security Screening System
Xonar Technology Inc., a leader in next-generation contactless security screening, announced that its TruePort® system has received the SAFETY Act Designation from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology (QATT).
Everon Signs Agreement To Acquire Multifamily Business From ADT
Everon, a leading security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, video, fire and life safety solutions ranked the third-largest security company in the U.S. by SDM Magazine, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the business-to-business (B2B) segments of the multifamily business from ADT LLC, one of the most trusted brands in smart home and small business security.
COPS Monitoring Launches ASAP Nationwide to Enhance Emergency Response Times
The Monitoring Association (TMA) announced that COPS Monitoring, a leading provider of professional monitoring services in North America, has deployed the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP) across its UL-listed monitoring […]