HID Acquires IXLA to Enhance Card and Passport Personalization Portfolio, Expand International Presence in Secure Credential Issuance

HID announced it has acquired IXLA, an Italian manufacturer of advanced laser and color personalization systems for cards and passports. The addition of IXLA expands HID’s card and passport personalization portfolio, particularly in European markets and emerging economies. IXLA specializes in the design, development, and implementation of advanced laser and color personalization systems in three core categories

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D-Fend Solutions Enters Agreement with Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division for Counter-Drone Technology Testing

D-Fend Solutions announced a new agreement with the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) under its Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) program. This program will focus on conducting extensive evaluation of D-Fend Solutions’ advanced counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) technologies in various Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) test beds.

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ONVIF Launches New Online Learning Initiative

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ONVIF has released the first course in a new online learning initiative designed to promote greater knowledge and understanding of the workings of ONVIF. The new “Introduction to ONVIF” course offers a comprehensive overview of how the organization and its standardized interfaces work for the interoperability of IP-based physical security products and services.

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ASIS International Announces Inaugural 2025 Asia Pacific Regional Board

ASIS International announced the selection of its Asia Pacific (APAC) Regional Board leadership team, which will be seated in January 2025. Following a comprehensive nomination and selection process, the new board represents a diverse cross-section of security industry leaders from across the APAC region. 

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i-PRO Integrates Triton ULTRA with Video Insight VMS to Enhance School Safety

i-PRO Americas announced the integration of Triton ULTRA, a multi-function health, safety, and drug detection device, with its Video Insight VMS. This integration enables educational institutions to enhance campus safety through real-time environmental insights while ensuring full privacy compliance in sensitive areas like bathrooms and locker rooms, where traditional surveillance is not feasible.

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Veterans on the Frontlines of Cybersecurity: Navigating the Risks of Remote Work Environments

The cybersecurity landscape has changed dramatically over the past few years, especially with the rise of remote work settings. As more organizations shift to decentralized models, protecting sensitive information and ensuring operational integrity has become increasingly complex. For businesses seeking to navigate these evolving threats, veterans offer a unique advantage.

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What Keeps Security Business Owners Up At Night? Featuring LOUD Security

This month I am talking with my long-time friend and fellow ESA volunteer, John Loud, founder and President of LOUD Security Systems based in Kennesaw, GA. LOUD Security Systems has been in business since 1995 and serves the Atlanta area where they offer installation and monitoring services to both the commercial and residential industry segments. 

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The Agility of Startups: Lessons for Newcomers, and Industry Veterans

Whether you’re an experienced business owner, a newcomer trying to break into the industry, or an executive at an established firm, understanding how startups operate can provide crucial insights into your own business strategy. Startups thrive because they can pivot quickly and adapt to market demands. This agility allows them to challenge industry giants and, in many cases, disrupt long-standing business models.

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It’s Complicated: Physical Security and Surveillance In The U.S. Legal System

The conflict between security and privacy intensifies as technology develops and monitoring capabilities become more advanced. The United States Constitution’s Fourth Amendment, which safeguards people from arbitrary searches and seizures, is a key document which influences the laws governing video surveillance. The notion of a “reasonable expectation of privacy” plays a crucial role in establishing the legality of monitoring.

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Focused on the Future: Synectics Security Rebrands as Ocular Integration.

Synectics Security is rebranding to Ocular Integration (Ocular) under new leadership. The rebrand reflects the company’s independence and visionary focus on delivering the latest technical solutions and innovations to customers in government, high-security, public space, heritage, transport, custodial services, utilities, and other critical infrastructure. It also sees the appointment of new Managing Director, Chris Jepson.

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Digital and Physical Security Integration is Critical for 77% of Respondents

HID has released its State of Healthcare Security Report based on input from more than 200 security and IT professionals working in a broad range of healthcare facilities. The State of Healthcare Security Report delves into the core concerns for the healthcare industry and upcoming innovations and technologies that address them. Barriers to technological Adoption: Budget Constraints and Beyond The survey revealed that budget constraints are the most significant barrier, cited by 74% of respondents. However, the cost of inaction is likely to be far greater.

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Season 3 of ASSA ABLOY’s Security Perspectives Debuts

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas is excited to release Season 3 of the Security Perspectives Podcast. This season takes a new spin as the podcast brings exclusive content and interviews from ASSA ABLOY’s Integrated Access Management and Security Summit (IAMSS) held in Park City, Utah, earlier this year. Hosted by Jeremy Saline, Senior Director of Business Development, each episode of Season 3 dives deep into the discussions and presentations delivered at the summit, offering valuable insights from leading security professionals representing various institutions and applications.

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Security Industry First: Titan Protection Achieves Nationwide FAA Drone Authorization

Titan Protection and Consulting has become the first in the industry to earn a nationwide Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), bringing the company to the forefront of drone technology. This groundbreaking achievement allows Titan to operate surveillance drones across the United States without requiring individual, location-specific waivers.

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Tech Systems Inc. (TSi) Joins PSIA Board

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As the security industry continues to experience a convergence of logical and physical security, TSi is committed to being at the forefront of this conversation. As a result, the company is fully engaging with the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) and its members. Few organizations in our industry address this challenge head-on in a collaborative, non-competitive way.

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BlueHalo Brings Defense Technologies, High-Wage Jobs to Lawton’s FISTAInnovaAon Park

BlueHalo expands its footprint to Lawton, Oklahoma’s Fires InnovaNon Science and Technology Accelerator (FISTA) InnovaNon Park—bringing more highly-skilled, high-wage jobs to the region to tackle our NaNon’s criNcal security missions. The new Oklahoma presence will allow BlueHalo to beWer serve its U.S. Army customers at Fort Sill, working shoulder-to-shoulder to develop and deliver innovaNve, next-generaNon Counter-Uncrewed Aerial System (C-UAS) soluNons and air defense training technologies.

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University of New Haven Deploys ZeroEyes’ Proactive Security Technology

ZeroEyes announced that its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution is deployed at the University of New Haven. This integration marks the first time a Connecticut university has adopted ZeroEyes, enhancing the safety and security measures across the campus and surrounding areas. The University of New Haven, located on a suburban campus near New Haven, Connecticut, serves a community of over 10,000 students, faculty, and staff.

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VIVOTEK’s All-in-One “Device Manager” Software Boosts Operational Efficiency for Enterprises

As demand for high-efficiency security systems rises among large enterprises, the global leading security solution provider VIVOTEK (3454-TW) introduces new software service “Device Manager”. This all-in-one remote management service allows large enterprises to manage thousands of network cameras, assign IPs, and update firmware remotely—significantly reducing time and labor costs, acting like a dedicated security manager for your company. For instance, when a camera goes offline, the system immediately sends a notification, effectively preventing potential security incidents and helping businesses improve their operations.

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