Acre Security Unifies Access And Intrusion On One Cloud Platform

Acre Security has introduced a new integration connecting its intrusion controllers with Acre Access Control, creating a unified identity layer for physical security operations. The cloud-based platform helps organizations manage permissions, correlate security events, and improve offboarding workflows while reducing the risk of orphaned credentials across systems.

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HID Debuts Visitor Manager For Healthcare

HID has introduced Visitor Manager for Healthcare, a cloud-based solution designed to strengthen hospital security, streamline visitor check-in and integrate directly with leading EHR systems. The platform supports compliance, real-time location visibility and improved clinician and patient safety across modern healthcare environments.

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Shooter Detection Systems Showcases Outdoor Gunshot Detection At ISC West

Shooter Detection Systems, an Alarm.com company, will showcase its SDS Perimeter Outdoor Gunshot Detection System at ISC West 2026. The technology extends gunshot detection capabilities to outdoor environments, helping organizations identify threats earlier and respond faster. The company will also present software upgrades and integrations designed to improve situational awareness and security operations.

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Wavestore Appoints Kareem Moore As Regional Sales Manager

Wavestore has appointed Kareem Moore as Regional Sales Manager for the United States as part of its North American expansion strategy. With experience at Eagle Eye Networks and Brivo, Moore brings expertise in cloud access control and AI-driven video surveillance. He will support enterprise customers, integrators, and technology partners while promoting adoption of Wavestore’s WaveFusion unified security platform.

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Pathway Church Enhances Multi-Campus Safety With i-PRO Cameras

Pathway Church strengthened safety and operational oversight across its campuses by deploying AI-driven surveillance cameras from i-PRO. Using grant funding and the VideoInsight video management system, the church implemented scalable monitoring across large facilities while reducing false alarms, improving incident investigation, and protecting student privacy.

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Vivotek Chroma24 AI Cameras Unveil Night In True Color

VIVOTEK launches its Chroma24 AI camera series, delivering full-color imaging in extremely low-light conditions without infrared or white-light illumination. Powered by Edge AI, advanced imaging, and energy-efficient design, Chroma24 enhances nighttime visibility, reduces environmental impact, and integrates with the VORTEX cloud platform for intelligent search, event management, and scalable security operations.

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Morgan Stanley Capital Partners Acquires Security 101

Morgan Stanley Capital Partners has acquired Security 101, a leading commercial security integration provider. The investment supports national expansion, strategic M&A, and scalable service delivery across healthcare, education, government, finance, and other key vertical markets.

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New Mexico Junior College Expands ZeroEyes Deployment

New Mexico Junior College has expanded its deployment of ZeroEyes’ human-verified AI gun detection platform following three years of successful operation. The enhanced coverage strengthens campus safety through real-time alerts, actionable intelligence, and rapid law enforcement coordination.

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Beyond The AI Hype: Practical ISC West 2026 Insights

ISC West 2026 marks a return to hardware-driven operational efficiency. From UWB mobile credentials and edge-native controllers to LiDAR perimeter detection and full-color night vision, this year’s innovations focus on practical performance, reduced false alarms, and lower infrastructure costs for medium-sized enterprises.

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Security Infrastructure At Scale: A New Operating Model

Security infrastructure across councils, police departments, and retail networks continues to scale. Ronin Asset & System Management provides real-time visibility, proactive monitoring, and centralised oversight to prevent failures before they escalate — strengthening uptime, operational resilience, and long-term system performance across distributed environments.

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Why Alerts Are No Longer Enough

Security systems built solely around alerts create noise, fatigue, and reactive workflows. Modern video analytics shifts the focus from isolated incidents to long-term behavioural patterns, enabling councils, retailers, and enterprise operators to make data-driven decisions with confidence and privacy-first intelligence.

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Merger And Acquisition Trends In Fire And Security 2026

Fire, Security, and Suppression industry mergers in 2026 are being driven by AI adoption, smart building integration, cybersecurity readiness, and recurring revenue growth. Buyers are prioritizing companies aligned with emerging technology and institutional markets, making strategic positioning critical for maximizing valuation and deal success.

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Why Security Dealers Need A Modern Website

Security dealers can no longer rely solely on reputation and referrals. In today’s digital-first marketplace, a modern professional website builds trust, pre-qualifies higher-value leads, and helps secure enterprise contracts. A strong online presence ensures your expertise, integrations, and advanced technologies are clearly communicated to serious buyers researching security providers.

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Genetec Inc. Sets New Standard With Cloudlink 2210

Genetec has launched Cloudlink 2210, a high-density cloud-managed appliance designed for enterprise-scale physical security deployments. Supporting video, access control, and intrusion in a single unit, it offers up to 240 TB of local storage, open architecture integration, and built-in resiliency—enabling organizations to modernize without replacing infrastructure or relying solely on cloud storage.

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LEAF Community Launches LEAF Verified Credential

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The LEAF Community has launched LEAF Verified, a next-generation access credential powered by NXP’s MIFARE DUOX chip. Leveraging public key cryptography, the platform eliminates encryption key management while enabling true interoperability across compatible devices. Designed for commercial access environments, LEAF Verified transforms credentials into intelligent service platforms.

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Alliance Releases Aliro 1.0 To Transform Access Control

The Connectivity Standards Alliance has released Aliro 1.0, a unified communication protocol and digital credential standard designed to enable interoperable, secure mobile access across homes, enterprises, and commercial environments. Backed by Apple, Google, and Samsung, Aliro aims to simplify integration, reduce industry fragmentation, and accelerate global digital key adoption.

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Turning Strategy Into Performance

I have spoken and written about strategic planning a lot over the past few years; not only the need to have a well-developed plan that looks into revenue, operations management, organizational development and financial management, but the need to execute against that plan and to hold yourself and your team accountable to it. I’ve seen it, lived it, and also had the unfortunate reality of witnessing the aftermath of those who don’t.

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LVT Unveils Insight-Powered License Plate Recognition

LiveView Technologies, Inc. has partnered with Insight LPR to introduce advanced license plate recognition capabilities for private-sector customers. The solution delivers sub-10-second alerts, 98% accuracy, predictive analytics, and localized data control—enabling security teams to proactively identify vehicles of interest and strengthen incident response across retail, transportation, and commercial environments.

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Overtime Withholding Rules for Employers Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) creates a temporary deduction for qualified overtime compensation from 2025 through 2028, but employer withholding rules remain largely unchanged. Overtime wages are still subject to federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare. However, new W-2 reporting requirements beginning in 2026 require employers to separately track and report the FLSA overtime premium portion.

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