Technologies
Suprema Previews AI-Enhanced Access Control At Intersec 2026
Suprema showcased new AI-enhanced biometric devices and previewed its BioStar X and BioStar Air access control platforms at Intersec 2026, targeting scalable, cloud and on-premise security deployments.
Genesis Security Reduces False Alarms By 62% With AI
A More Intelligent Monitoring Architecture Genesis Security, has reduced false alarms by 62% by integrating Milestone XProtect Corporate with Actuate’s AI analytics. The integration enabled Genesis to build a scalable […]
Visionplatform.ai And Milestone Launch AI Control Room Suite
Visionplatform.ai and Milestone launch an AI Agent Suite for XProtect that brings on-prem GenAI and AI agents into control rooms. The platform adds semantic video understanding, reasoning, and system orchestration to improve incident response, reduce operator workload, and enable enterprise-grade, cloud-free AI-assisted security operations.
MyQ Secure View Redefines Front Door Security
The latest innovation from Chamberlain Group expands intelligent access beyond the garage to the front door. Its newest device unifies locking, monitoring, and identity-based entry into one streamlined solution designed for modern home security. The myQ Secure View 3-in-1 Smart Lock combines a smart lock, video doorbell, and camera into a single intelligent system, delivering faster access, greater visibility, and AI-driven protection for every arrival.
What Keeps Security Business Owners Up At Night, Ed. 17
In this edition of “What Keeps Security Business Owners Up At Night,” Kelly Bond of Bridgepoint Advisors interviews Alarm Masters Co-Owner Collin Trimble on leadership, responsibility, and navigating long-term decisions in the security industry.
Three Security Trends For 2026: Why Integrators Still Have The Upper Hand
As Big Tech enters physical security and AI reshapes operations, skilled integrators remain the true competitive advantage. This article explores why execution, training, and expertise will define success in 2026.
The Evolving Reality Of Physical Security In 2026
In the security industry, our best people often wear many hats. Technicians are in the field every day meeting customers, solving problems, and earning trust. It’s natural to look at one of them and think, “This person could sell anything.”
Hiring Technicians For Full-Time Sales: Pros, Cons, And Best Practices
In the security industry, our best people often wear many hats. Technicians are in the field every day meeting customers, solving problems, and earning trust. It’s natural to look at one of them and think, “This person could sell anything.” You might be right. But making the leap from technical expert to full-time salesperson is more complex than it appears.
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.
License Plate Recognition With Samurai Suite
License Plate Recognition by Samurai Suite delivers real-time detection and evidence-ready enforcement for modern environments that demand speed, accuracy, and accountability. As cities grow more complex, vehicle management, parking enforcement, and access control can no longer rely on manual processes.
Powering Safety Anywhere With Autonomous Solar Poles
Art of Logic’s autonomous solar pole platform delivers lighting, surveillance, and real-time intelligence to locations where traditional infrastructure is unavailable or impractical, enabling safer, smarter environments without trenching, cabling, or grid connection.
Milestone Launches Vision Language Model For Traffic Video
Milestone Systems has released a new Vision Language Model (VLM) purpose-built for traffic understanding and real-world video intelligence. Powered by NVIDIA Cosmos Reason, the VLM underpins two new offerings: Video Summarization for XProtect® Video Management Software and Hafnia VLM as a Service (VLMaaS) for third-party integrations.
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.
Voyant Photonics Launches Solid-State 4D FMCW LiDAR
Voyant Photonics has introduced the Helium™ platform, the industry’s first fully solid-state 4D FMCW LiDAR family designed to deliver high-performance depth sensing and velocity data for next-generation industrial, robotics, and consumer applications. Built on a silicon photonics chip, Helium is engineered for reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency as Physical AI moves from experimentation to large-scale deployment.
i-PRO Forecasts Edge AI And Cyber Maturity For 2026
i-PRO Co., Ltd. has shared its outlook on how edge AI, channel education, and cybersecurity maturity will shape the security industry in 2026. The year ahead is expected to be driven by measurable improvements in edge-based AI performance, stronger expectations for channel expertise, and cybersecurity serving as the foundation for every security workflow.
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.
ASSA ABLOY Integrates Aperio Wireless Technology With Rhombus
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions has integrated its Aperio® wireless lock technology with access control from Rhombus, enabling organizations to extend secure, scalable access control through a unified, cloud-managed physical security platform. The integration allows customers to deploy secure access control in locations where traditional wired systems are impractical, while maintaining centralized visibility and management across doors, cameras, sensors, and alarms.
SDS Outdoor Gunshot Detection Wins Threat Detection Award
SDS Outdoor extends the company’s proven indoor gunshot detection capabilities into exterior spaces using dual-mode acoustic and infrared flash detection. Each sensor provides coverage of up to 15,700 square feet and can identify shooter location and firearm type with an industry-leading 99.9% accuracy rate.