Technologies

The Symbiotic Shift: How AI is Redefining the Role of the Human Security Guard

The familiar image of a lone security guard endlessly patrolling a perimeter or staring blankly at a wall of surveillance monitors is rapidly becoming a relic of the past. The physical security landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, not through the replacement of human guards by machines, but through a powerful and positive “symbiotic shift.” Artificial intelligence (AI) is not taking jobs; instead, it is actively empowering human security professionals, transforming their roles from reactive observers into proactive decision-makers and strategic responders, thereby creating a more dynamic, intelligent, and ultimately, more effective security posture.

Track Smarter, Stay Private: Shogun’s Re-ID Delivers Insight Without Compromise 

Modern surveillance demands more than visibility—it demands intelligence. Whether in retail, public infrastructure, or industrial sites, understanding how people move through space can unlock safer environments, smarter planning, and stronger decision-making.

That’s where Samurai Suite steps in. it unifies AI-powered analytics (Shogun) and system health monitoring (Ronin) into one streamlined platform.

Secure Logiq Expands Into APAC With Appointment Of Graham Wheeler As Regional Director

Secure Logiq is heading into the Asia-Pacific region with big plans and a clear focus on Australia and New Zealand. Helping to steer the company through this exciting new chapter is newly appointed Regional Director, Graham Wheeler – a well-respected figure in the security and surveillance world with deep technical know-how and a sharp understanding of the APAC market.

The AI Awakening: How Artificial Intelligence Is Revolutionizing Physical Security And Video Surveillance

For over a decade, the promise of intelligent video surveillance has flickered on the horizon of physical security. Systems capable of identifying faces, detecting abandoned objects, reading license plates, and counting people have existed, often grouped under the umbrella term “video analytics.” However, these early iterations, while groundbreaking for their time, frequently fell short of their potential. False positives were rampant, setup was complex, and the computational demands often strained existing infrastructure.

Stop Fighting Fires: Why Smart Organizations Are Moving Beyond Reactive IT Management

If you’re responsible for maintaining security infrastructure. whether as an IT manager or system integrator you’re likely familiar with the pressure that comes when something goes wrong: late-night alerts, urgent troubleshooting, and the constant challenge of keeping systems running under tight deadlines and expectations. The reality is, you’re not just overseeing devices, you’re safeguarding operations, uptime, and trust.

Doing Gunshot Detection The Right Way: Rethinking Speed, Simplicity, And Smarts

Gun violence can erupt without warning, and when it does, time becomes your most precious asset. The ability to detect and respond to a gunshot within seconds, ideally before panic spreads or the threat escalates, is no longer a luxury. It’s a baseline expectation for physical security. And yet, many gunshot detection systems still operate as if we’re in 2005. They rely on slow, server-heavy architecture, demand complex triangulation setups, and too often leave security teams with vague alerts or, worse, false positives that shake confidence in the system.

The Silent Threat To Video Surveillance Storage: Unrecoverable Read Errors And How To Mitigate Them

As video surveillance systems expand to cover more cameras, higher resolutions, and longer retention periods, the reliability of storage infrastructure is more critical than ever. One of the most underrated threats is the Unrecoverable Read Error (URE), which can silently corrupt or destroy archived footage. While RAID arrays remain a mainstay for active surveillance data, LTO tape offers a robust solution-not only avoiding UREs entirely but also enabling video storage for much longer periods than disk-based systems.

What Is FLIR Nexus And Why Is It Important?

Situational awareness involves understanding a given circumstance, collecting relevant information, analyzing it, and making informed decisions to address any potential risks. When applying this to perimeter security, it is common practice to see designs that fortify the perimeter; but once that alarm happens, it is uncommon to have a system that provides the continuous coverage and relevant information operators need to make an informed decision as the potential threat progress.

VIVOTEK Showcases AI & Cloud Security

Cutting-edge Cloud Security Features Unveiled Ahead of Launch; 25th Anniversary Video Premieres, Chronicling the Brand’s Growth in AI and Cloud Safety VIVOTEK (3454-TW), the global leading security solution provider, celebrates its 25th anniversary by reaffirming its commitment to pioneering AI and cloud-based technologies. At ISC West—the largest international security technology expo in the western United […]

Calhan School District Implements ZeroEyes AI Gun Detection Technology To Enhance Campus Safety

ZeroEyes, the creators of the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that its gun detection and intelligent situational awareness platform has been deployed at Calhan School District (CSD) in Calhan, Colorado. The proactive security technology has been integrated to protect students, staff and visitors at all of the district’s schools.

LVT Releases Industry-First Mobile Security Unit Talk Down Powered by Agentic AI

LVT (LiveView Technologies, Inc.) announced multiple new capabilities powered by proprietary AI models that empower security teams to implement proactive, data-driven security strategies for 24/7 coverage in any environment. The capabilities, currently in beta, include industry-first agentic AI-powered personalized audio messages that automatically detect, validate, and deter by referencing identifiable features of an individual, a pan/tilt spotlight that intelligently points at a detection area, and an intuitive forensic search to find footage with simple keywords.  

EnGenius Transforms Security Monitoring With Context-Aware AI Intelligence

EnGenius Technologies announced its AI Cloud Surveillance Solution, featuring advanced AI-powered cameras and network video systems integrated with an innovative cloud management platform. This comprehensive solution revolutionizes traditional video surveillance by integrating edge AI processing, built-in storage, and cloud AI contextual recognition, while also enabling existing ONVIF cameras to leverage advanced AI capabilities.