At the end of June, Canada ordered Chinese video surveillance company Hikvision to cease its operations in the country after a government review found that it posed a national security risk.
Read More ›Canada Suspends Hikvision Operations Over National Security Concerns
12:58 pm
Categories: Corporate News, Cyber Security, Legal.
iProov Appoints Alex Pearson As Chief Revenue Officer
12:36 pm
Categories: Access Control, Biometric RFID, Corporate News.
iProov has appointed Alex Pearson as Chief Revenue Officer and a member of the Senior Leadership Team. In this role, Alex will be responsible for iProov’s global sales, account management, and customer success functions, and driving the company’s revenue growth strategy.
Read More ›The Symbiotic Shift: How AI is Redefining the Role of the Human Security Guard
5:05 pm
Categories: AI, Technologies.
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.
Read More ›Allegion Announces Overture Key System Management
7:19 pm
Categories: Access Control, Technologies.
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.
Read More ›Interface Systems Launches Virtual Perimeter Guard
6:35 pm
Categories: AI, IP Cameras, Retail, Video Analytics.
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.
Read More ›Altronix POE367 Delivers 277VAC Support At Remote Locations
6:14 pm
Categories: Network, Physical security.
Altronix, the recognized leader in power and data transmission products for the professional security industry, has expanded its power product line with the new POE367 power supply/charger designed specifically for 277VAC input environments.
Read More ›Simplex Incident Manager Supports Proactive Fire Alarm Maintenance And Emergency Response
6:06 pm
Categories: Corporate News, Physical security, Safety and Security.
Johnson Controls launches Simplex Incident Manager, a complete web-based fire alarm management workstation for campuses and large facilities. This next-generation workstation from Johnson Controls includes an advanced interface and feature set that enhances the fire alarm management experience, helping facility teams keep their buildings protected around the clock.
Read More ›ONVIF And C2PA Announce Collaboration To Strengthen Trust In Digital Video
6:01 pm
Categories: Corporate News, ONVIF.
ONVIF has announced that it has entered into a strategic collaboration with the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) to preserve the integrity and authenticity of digital video in the evolving fight against content manipulation.
Read More ›Edwards Introduces The Edge Series, A Next-Generation Fire Safety Alarm System
5:56 pm
Categories: Corporate News, Physical security.
Edwards introduced the Edge fire alarm platform, a next-generation control panel and fire safety system engineered specifically to bring Edwards technology innovation and sophistication to mid-sized applications. These environments demand intuitive fire safety solutions with the flexibility to meet today’s increasingly complex requirements and the scalability to adapt to what comes next.
Read More ›Kidde Commercial Introduces Evolve Series Fire Alarm Systems To Right-Size Fire Safety
5:53 pm
Categories: Corporate News, Safety and Security.
Kidde Commercial launched the Evolve fire alarm platform, a next-generation control panel that introduces enterprise-level fire safety capabilities and sophistication for small to mid-sized environments. Evolve packages best-in-class performance with simplified installation and operation, meeting the needs of a growing market segment prioritizing enhanced protection and ease of use and adding an important tool for safety professionals, specifying engineers and installers.
Read More ›iOT365 and Civitas Group Announce Strategic Partnership For IoT and OT
8:37 am
Categories: Corporate News, IOT.
iOT365, a global leader in OT and IoT cybersecurity solutions, and Civitas Group, Romania’s premier provider of integrated security services, announced a strategic partnership to introduce the iOT365 cybersecurity platform into Romania and other Eastern European and Balkan markets. This collaboration enables Civitas to offer advanced cybersecurity protection for physical security systems and a full suite of OT and IoT cybersecurity services to its broad client base.
Read More ›ZeroEyes Appoints Dr. Peter Langman Senior Advisor On Violence Prevention
1:37 pm
Categories: AI, Corporate News, Technologies.
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.
Read More ›Z-Wave Protocol Certification Achieved By Silicon Labs And Trident IoT
9:31 am
Categories: Corporate News, IOT.
The Z-Wave Alliance announces that leading silicon providers Silicon Labs and Trident IoT have both achieved the Alliance’s newly established Z-Wave Protocol Certification. As the silicon solutions providers currently supporting the Z-Wave ecosystem, this certification ensures that all products developed on their platforms maintain the required levels of interoperability, heightened security, and continued innovation across a global Z-Wave marketplace.
Read More ›Boon Edam Unveils Portable Forklift-Ready Security Entrance
3:53 pm
Categories: Access Control, New Products, Safety and Security.
Boon Edam introduces the Turnlock 100 Mobile Platform, a new mobile security solution combining the proven performance of a Boon Edam full-height turnstile with a heavy-duty, forklift-ready base for easy transportation and deployment.
Read More ›Genetec Brings Powerful New Capabilities To Security Center SaaS
3:35 pm
Categories: Corporate News, Integrated Systems, VMS Software.
Genetec, the global leader in enterprise physical security software, today announced new updates to Security Center SaaS, the company’s enterprise-grade Security-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution. Since its launch, Genetec has delivered new features to the platform every 12 days. This ensures Genetec provides a flexible, open, SaaS solution that is continuously extended to meet the needs of any modern security operation.
Read More ›Track Smarter, Stay Private: Shogun’s Re-ID Delivers Insight Without Compromise
3:07 pm
Categories: AI, Technologies.
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.
Read More ›Genetec To Showcase Latest Innovations In Cloud-Managed Security At NRF PROTECT 2025
2:45 pm
Categories: Corporate News, Integrated Systems, Solutions.
Genetec, the global leader in enterprise physical security software, today announced it will showcase its latest advancements in cloud-managed physical security at NRF PROTECT 2025, including Security Center SaaS and Genetec Cloudlink™ 210, along with a range of solutions designed to help retailers modernize security operations, reduce complexity, and enhance protection against emerging threats.
Read More ›Speak Their Language: Why Clear, Simple Words Win More Security Sales
2:40 pm
Categories: Corporate News.
In the security industry, we deal with a lot of specialized terms, abbreviations, and technical lingo; PIRs, RMR, AHJs, POTS lines, Z-Wave, among a litany of others. Amongst professionals, this shorthand helps us communicate efficiently. But when we use these same terms with prospective customers, we risk creating confusion, eroding trust, and even losing the sale.
Read More ›Secure Logiq Expands Into APAC With Appointment Of Graham Wheeler As Regional Director
2:36 pm
Categories: Corporate News, Solutions, Technologies.
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.
Read More ›Future Of The Industry Is Being Redefined By Remote Guarding And Video Monitoring
2:27 pm
Categories: Corporate News, Distributors / Systems Integrators.
The security industry has seen remarkable transformation in recent years, but for those who’ve grown up in the business, witnessing the long-form evolution is even more striking. My journey in the security industry began long before I founded Eyeforce. As a kid growing up in Houston, I spent my summers working for my dad’s security integration company where I pulled cable and installed fire and burglar alarms, access control systems, and surveillance cameras.
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