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.
Allegion Announces Overture Key System Management
Overtur Key System Management is an extension of the Overtur digital environment, which empowers project teams to collaborate in real time on the design, specification, construction, and management of openings – helping them to be more effective and efficient all while improving project outcomes and client satisfaction.
Interface Systems Launches Virtual Perimeter Guard
Interface Systems, a leading managed service provider delivering business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, announced it will unveil its Virtual Perimeter Guard solution at NRF PROTECT 2025.
ZeroEyes Appoints Dr. Peter Langman Senior Advisor On Violence Prevention
ZeroEyes announced the appointment of Peter Langman, Ph. D., as Senior Advisor on Violence Prevention. Dr. Langman, a leading authority on the psychology of school shooters and mass violence perpetrators, brings decades of research and expertise to help guide ZeroEyes product development.
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.
Built To Adapt: The Case For Open Architecture In Public Safety Operations
Public safety agencies are under growing pressure to respond quickly and effectively to increasingly complex challenges—from cyber threats and physical security incidents to natural disasters such as extreme weather events.
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.
InfiniteVideoStorage – Affordable And User-Friendly Long-Term Video Surveillance Retention
In today’s security-conscious world, the ability to retain video surveillance footage for extended periods is crucial for investigations, compliance, and operational insights. However, traditional hard-disk-only video storage solutions often become prohibitively expensive as retention needs increase.
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 […]
East Hill Synagogue Deploys ZeroEyes’ AI Gun Detection Solution
ZeroEyes, the creators of the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn the full US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that its technology has been deployed at East Hill Synagogue in Englewood, New Jersey to proactively address gun-related threats.
Texas A&M Modernizes Campus Parking With Genetec AutoVu ALPR
Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), the global leader in enterprise physical security software, announced that Texas A&M University is successfully using Genetec AutoVu™automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) technology to modernize its parking enforcement system.
Harper Chalice Becomes Hirsch In The UK
The Hirsch product range of high security Physical Access Control, Video, Analytics, and Security Monitoring, Command & Control solutions combined with Harper Chalice’s lineup of National Protective Security Authority approved perimeter intrusion detection solutions represent the UK’s most complete range of physical security solutions.
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.