Surveillance
Newark Central School District Streamlines Security Operations With Genetec Security Center
Newark Central School District has expanded its Genetec Security Center deployment across seven buildings, integrating more than 400 cameras, 200 doors, access control, emergency communications, and vape sensors. The unified security platform improves emergency response, streamlines daily operations, and has helped reduce vaping incidents by approximately 93%.
Milestone Unveils XProtect 2026 R2 and Arcules Updates
Milestone Systems has announced XProtect 2026 R2 and fall 2026 updates to Arcules, introducing improvements across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid video security environments. New capabilities include location-based Maps, Sticky Notes, centralized Server Logs, automated Permission Inheritance, and remote system management. Arcules adds cloud video backup, Triton Sensors integration, encrypted device communication, faster streaming, and improved hybrid operations.
Pimloc Redesigns Video Editor to Speed Up Video Redaction
Pimloc has introduced a redesigned Video Editor within its Pimloc Redact platform, helping organizations review and redact sensitive video and audio footage more efficiently. New capabilities include automated detection, bulk redaction, improved object tracking, customizable timelines, and integrated transcription tools. Users can also run additional detection on previously processed footage without re-uploading files, losing existing edits, or incurring additional processing costs.
i-PRO Strengthens Americas Leadership and Business Focus to Support Next Phase of Growth
i-PRO is strengthening its Americas business with a new leadership structure and four dedicated Virtual Companies focused on Edge Technology, Video Insight, Public Safety and Medical Vision. James Rothstein will become President and CEO of i-PRO Americas, while Masami Eguchi and Nick Toth take on leadership roles in Video Insight and Edge Technology. Effective November 1, 2026, the reorganization aims to deepen market expertise, improve customer and partner support, and position the company for its next phase of growth.
Secure Logiq And Cortech Complete Resilience By Design CPD Series
Secure Logiq and Cortech Developments have completed their joint Resilience by Design CPD series, with sessions held in London and Salford in September and October 2026. The events brought together security consultants, specifiers and industry professionals to explore business continuity, resilient infrastructure, redundancy, failover and integrated security management. Strong attendee feedback highlighted the value of expert presentations, knowledge sharing and collaboration in helping organizations maintain critical operations during disruption.
i-PRO Spatial Integration Camera Wins Red Dot: Best of the Best 2026 Award
i-PRO’s Spatial Integration Camera has received the prestigious Red Dot: Best of the Best distinction in the Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2026. The innovative camera concept combines professional video security with architectural and interior design, offering a new approach for premium environments such as luxury boutiques, museums, hotels, and commercial spaces where security and aesthetics are equally important.
Interface Systems Delivers 97% Reduction in False Alarm Dispatches for National Veterinary Network Across 1,000+ Locations
Interface Systems has helped a national veterinary hospital network consolidate security services across more than 1,000 U.S. locations. Its Video-Verified Alarm service reduced unnecessary police dispatches, with 97% of alarm events resolved as false alarms without dispatch at approximately 300 standalone hospitals. The initiative also improved video investigations, with 63% of service requests resolved remotely and mean-time-to-repair compliance reaching 94%.
Milestone Helps School District 27 Manage Video Security Across 28,000 Square Miles
Milestone Systems is helping British Columbia’s Cariboo-Chilcotin School District 27 manage video security across 25 sites spanning approximately 28,000 square miles. Using Milestone XProtect VMS, the district centrally manages video from 78 cameras alongside integrations with intrusion alarms, PA systems, and vape detection sensors. SD27 is also testing camera analytics to detect loitering, trigger alerts, and support a more proactive approach to school safety.
FLIR RS8480 Delivers HD MWIR Imaging for Long-Range Measurement
The FLIR RS8480 combines a 1280 × 1024 HD MWIR detector with the proven RS-6780 chassis to deliver detailed infrared imaging and calibrated radiometric measurements of distant targets. Designed for scientific research, commercial space launch monitoring, aerospace evaluation, and range instrumentation, the system features a 50–250 mm continuous metric zoom, with an optional 150–750 mm configuration using a 3× afocal multiplier.
Pimloc Introduces AI-Powered Transcription Solution
Pimloc has introduced Pimloc Transcribe, an AI-powered solution that combines audio and video transcription, speaker identification, translation, transcript editing and automated redaction. Designed for law enforcement, legal teams, public sector organizations and educational institutions, the platform helps users identify personally identifiable information (PII), review sensitive recordings and prepare transcripts for secure sharing.
Milestone Systems Previews Next-Generation BriefCam Analytics At IACP 2026
Milestone Systems will preview next-generation BriefCam AI-powered video analytics at the IACP 2026 Annual Conference and Exposition, October 24–27 in Orlando, Florida. Demonstrations at Booth 461 will highlight natural-language video search, customizable detection models, and timely alerts designed to help law enforcement accelerate investigations. Milestone will also showcase XProtect Evidence Manager for centralized digital evidence management and AI-powered video anonymization to protect privacy while preserving investigative context.
Antaira Delivers BABA Phase 2-Compliant Industrial Ethernet Switch
Antaira Technologies has announced that its U.S.-manufactured LMX-1204G-SFP-T-BABA Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch meets Phase 2 requirements of the Build America, Buy America Act, effective October 1, 2026. The 12-port industrial switch satisfies the 55% domestic component cost threshold and is available now. Antaira is also accepting pre-orders for the LMP-1204G-SFP-bt-24-T-BABA, a new industrial Ethernet switch featuring four 100W PoE++ ports, four 30W PoE+ ports, and four Gigabit SFP slots. Production is scheduled for Q1 2027.
Interface Systems Reveals Hidden Costs Of False Alarms
Interface Systems’ 2026 Loss Prevention Research Series reveals that municipal fines represent only a fraction of the financial impact of commercial false alarms. The report examines guard response, employee labor, police non-response policies, and insurance exposure across multi-location businesses, while highlighting video verification as a way to identify false alarms before emergency dispatch and reduce operational costs.
Carmel Unifies City Security With Genetec Security Center
The City of Carmel, Indiana, has deployed Genetec Security Center across more than 40 municipal sites to unify security and city operations. The platform connects video, alarms, emergency calls, response vehicles, and IoT sensors, helping departments coordinate resources and respond to emergencies. Carmel is also using the system for public works, parks, events, IT operations, and smart city initiatives.
Acoem Adds Individual Sensor Tuning For Acoustic Threat Detection
Acoem has announced software updates for its Acoustic Threat Detection Gunshot Detection System, adding individual sensor-level elevation tuning and enhanced acoustic analytics. The Cadence software release allows administrators to adapt individual sensors to local environmental conditions, helping distinguish fireworks and other skyline noise from potential gunshot events while reducing false positives and improving threat detection accuracy.
Hirsch Announces Merger With Prysm To Strengthen Security Offering
Hirsch will merge with French security software company Prysm on January 1, 2027, creating the new Prysm by Hirsch brand. The merger will strengthen Hirsch’s command-and-control capabilities through AppVision, expand its security portfolio across the value chain and establish a new business line dedicated to intelligent video monitoring services for customers and partners.
Antaira Launches 32-Port Layer 3 Fiber Backbone Switch
Antaira Technologies has launched the LMP-3228G-4X24S-bt-T, a 32-port managed Layer 3 industrial Ethernet switch combining 24 Gigabit SFP ports, four 1G/2.5G/10G SFP+ uplinks, and four 100W PoE++ ports. Designed for utilities, water treatment, oil and gas, transportation, and surveillance networks, the ruggedized switch supports advanced routing, network redundancy, security protocols, and industrial management tools. It operates from -40°C to 75°C and features redundant power inputs and high EFT and ESD protection.
i-PRO Marks Seven Years of Innovation and Transformation
i-PRO marks seven years as an independent company with investments across AI, edge computing, manufacturing, cybersecurity, education, partnerships, and sustainability. The company has expanded its Saga Factory operations, strengthened its open technology strategy, advanced generative AI and AI On-Site Learning, and brought additional business functions under its organization in Japan. As i-PRO enters its eighth year, these initiatives are supporting its continued development in the global security market.
Netwatch Appoints Kris Slimmer as Senior Vice President
Netwatch has appointed Kris Slimmer as Senior Vice President of Sales to lead its North American sales organization. With nearly 30 years of security industry experience, Slimmer will focus on expanding Netwatch’s proactive security model across retail, banking, critical infrastructure, commercial real estate, and other markets. His previous leadership roles included positions at Allied Universal, Admiral Security Services, and Empire Today.
IQSIGHT Receives LenelS2 Factory Certification
Allied Universal has appointed Charles Orgbon, Jr. as vice president of corporate security. Drawing on his extensive FBI, national security and U.S. Marine Corps experience, Orgbon will support the company’s sales and growth initiatives, strengthen client engagement and help organizations manage emerging threats. He will also serve as Allied Universal’s liaison to the Domestic Security Alliance Council and Overseas Security Advisory Council, strengthening relationships between corporate security leaders and public-private security communities.