Technologies
Hakimo Secures $12M To Expand AI Security Platform
Hakimo has secured $12 million in new funding, bringing its total capital raised to $32 million. The investment will accelerate expansion of its AI-powered physical security platform, strengthen product innovation, and support growth across real estate and other industries as organizations increasingly adopt AI-driven security monitoring solutions.
Barnet Council Enhances Video Edge Computing With i-PRO
Barnet Council has modernized its surveillance infrastructure with i-PRO’s edge AI technology, transforming thousands of cameras into intelligent sensors that improve security, generate operational insights, and support future smart city initiatives. The scalable deployment reduces infrastructure costs while enabling advanced analytics for traffic management, public safety, and community planning.
Cognition Launches Devin Security Swarm For Vulnerability Remediation
Cognition has launched Devin Security Swarm, an AI-powered vulnerability management solution designed to help enterprise security teams identify exploitable vulnerabilities, validate threats through runtime testing, and accelerate remediation. Built on Devin’s AI engineering capabilities, the platform aims to reduce security backlogs and improve application protection.
Colby Public Schools Deploys ZeroEyes AI Gun Detection Technology
Colby Public Schools in Kansas has deployed ZeroEyes AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness technology through a state firearm detection grant program. The solution integrates with existing security cameras to provide proactive threat detection, verified alerts, and actionable intelligence to help protect students, staff, and visitors.
HGH And OpenWorks Partner For Enhanced Counter-UAS Capabilities
HGH and OpenWorks Engineering have announced a strategic collaboration to strengthen passive Counter-UAS operations. By combining HGH’s SPYNEL-X infrared surveillance technology with OpenWorks’ VISION FLEX optical identification system, the companies aim to extend the detection-to-identification chain, improve situational awareness, and reduce operator workload through advanced automation and passive surveillance capabilities.
Allegion Showcases Schlage XE360, Zentra, Gatewise
Allegion is showcasing new access control innovations that bring together Schlage, Zentra and Gatewise technologies to help multifamily property operators improve security, visibility and operational efficiency. New integrations provide real-time connectivity, streamlined guest access and a unified mobile-first experience designed to simplify property management while enhancing resident convenience.
LakeComm 911 Automates Alarm Processing With ASAP Service
LakeComm 911 has implemented ASAP Service to automate alarm processing across its emergency communications center, eliminating manual phone calls and improving CAD dispatch efficiency. Serving 30 agencies in Illinois, the center is expected to save up to 133 hours monthly while improving response speed, accuracy, and telecommunicator workload management.
SimpliSafe Strengthens Executive Leadership Team
SimpliSafe has expanded its executive leadership team with the appointments of Mike Buckley as CFO, Sandra Yang Scirpo as Chief Customer Officer, and Sharon Segev as Chief Administrative and Legal Officer. The new leaders bring extensive experience in technology, customer operations, and business growth as the company continues expanding proactive home security solutions and serving more than 6 million people across the United States.
ZBeta Releases PKOC Technology Perspective
ZBeta has released its first technology perspective focused on Public Key Open Credential (PKOC), an emerging open credential standard designed to improve interoperability and credential security in physical access control systems. The report examines adoption challenges, infrastructure readiness, mobile credential evolution, and the broader implications of open standards for the future of access control.
ZeroEyes And Academic Innovators Partner For Safety
ZeroEyes has partnered with Academic Innovators to help higher education institutions improve campus safety, strengthen preparedness, and enhance emergency response capabilities. The collaboration combines Academic Innovators’ strategic advisory expertise with ZeroEyes’ AI-powered threat detection technology, enabling colleges and universities to better anticipate threats and respond more effectively in complex environments.
Kansas School Deploys ZeroEyes AI Detection To Strengthen Safety
Perry-Lecompton USD 343 has implemented ZeroEyes’ AI gun detection and situational awareness platform at its middle and high schools. Funded through the Kansas Safe and Secure Firearm Detection Grant Program, the deployment adds a proactive layer of security by integrating with existing cameras to provide rapid threat detection and actionable intelligence for school officials and law enforcement.
System Surveyor Launches THRIVE 2026 User Conference
System Surveyor has announced THRIVE 2026, its first in-person user conference taking place in Austin, Texas. The event will bring together security integrators, consultants, technology managers, and industry professionals to explore platform innovations, AI-driven workflows, best practices, and strategies for improving operational efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.
Athena Introduces Imaging Radar Technology For Secondary Screening
Athena Security has unveiled its Secondary Screening WDS, a new Imaging Radar-based screening solution designed to improve detection of concealed items in bags, footwear, and lower-leg areas. The non-ionizing technology helps security teams conduct efficient secondary screenings while reducing invasive searches and maintaining smooth entry operations across healthcare, education, government, and corporate environments.
Genetec Showcases New Retail Investigation Tools At NRF PROTECT 2026
Genetec is introducing advanced investigation capabilities within Security Center SaaS at NRF PROTECT 2026. The new features enable retailers to search video using natural language, connect evidence across multiple locations, and streamline case building with AI-assisted summaries, helping security and loss prevention teams resolve incidents faster and more efficiently.
Sumter County Schools Renews ZeroEyes Deployment
Sumter County Schools has renewed its deployment of ZeroEyes AI gun detection and situational awareness technology following two successful years of use. The platform integrates with existing security cameras to provide real-time weapon detection and verified alerts for school officials and law enforcement, supporting safety efforts across nine schools in Florida.
Top Right Drawer: The View From The Other Side Of The Fence
By: Woodie Andrawos, ORR Protection GE SF: For over 30 years, Woodie Andrawos has been a prominent figure in the security industry, spending most of that time leading NMC to […]
Hidden Level Demonstrates Passive RF Sensing At SOF Week 2026
Hidden Level showcased its passive RF sensing and multi-platform counter-UAS integration technologies at SOF Week 2026 in Tampa, Florida. The company demonstrated how its low-signature sensing platform enhances situational awareness, detects drone threats without emitting signals, and integrates with leading command-and-control systems to support Special Operations Forces operating in contested environments.
Sayreville Borough School District Deploys ZeroEyes AI Gun Detection
Sayreville Borough School District in New Jersey has deployed ZeroEyes AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness technology to strengthen campus security and improve emergency response coordination. The platform integrates with existing surveillance infrastructure and incident management systems to provide real-time threat detection and rapid alert distribution.
Semtech Joins Z-Wave Alliance Board Of Directors
Semtech Corporation has joined the Z-Wave Alliance Board of Directors, bringing semiconductor and IoT connectivity expertise to support the future growth of Z-Wave technology. The move strengthens the Alliance’s ecosystem expansion efforts while enabling new opportunities in Edge AI, smart security, commercial IoT, and low-power long-range wireless connectivity.
What Keeps Security Business Owners Up At Night, Ed. 21
This article explores the pressures that keep security business owners awake at night, from maintaining a healthy sales pipeline to managing complex transactions. Through practical insights from Bridgepoint Advisors, it highlights the importance of discipline, relationship-building, and adaptability in achieving long-term success.