With the growing cost associated with doing business, margins are too thin to keep racing to the bottom. Many firms live at 10–20 percent hardware margin—barely covering the lights and payroll—while the benchmark NSCA urges is closer to 30 percent so you can clear overhead and invest in growth.
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When I first stepped into the security and life safety world back in 1995, I didn’t come with a technical background. I came in with a drive to serve. At the time, the industry felt very hands-on, very local, and honestly, a bit fragmented. You had alarm systems that worked well enough, but there wasn’t the same level of integration, user experience, or customer support we expect today. And it certainly wasn’t an industry people were lining up to get into, it just wasn’t on most people’s radar.
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As a physical-security practitioner who’s designed perimeter and critical-infrastructure programs for high-risk sites, I’ll cut to the chase: cameras are fantastic sensors — but they’re only as effective as the light they get. No-light and low-light conditions create predictable technical and human vulnerabilities that criminals can exploit.
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When you step back and look at the pace of change across industries, one constant stands out: nothing moves in isolation anymore. Technology, services, and solutions overlap. The lines that once separated verticals are blurring fast. At the center of that change—sometimes overlooked—are distributors
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After exploring the bold Drivers and big-picture Expressives, we now turn to a very different kind of buyer: the Analytical. Analyticals are logical, cautious, and detail-oriented. They don’t make quick decisions — instead, they want evidence, process, and accuracy. If you rush them or push too hard, they’ll back away or quietly disappear.
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Oncam has announced its next evolutionary step — a new end-to-end, direct-to-cloud video platform designed to transform enterprise surveillance. Leveraging AI, edge processing, and cloud scalability, the platform aims to simplify system design and deployment while maintaining interoperability for integrators worldwide.
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How Re-Identification Technology Is Reshaping Real-Time Video Analytics Without Facial Recognition In a world of expanding surveillance infrastructure and increasingly strict data regulations, the ability to understand how people move […]
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Allied Universal® has announced the promotion of Taylor Carr to President of Allied Universal Technology Services (AUTS), one of the largest security systems integrators in the United States. Carr brings more than 25 years of executive leadership and operational expertise in the security and technology services industries. He previously served as Executive Vice President of AUTS following Allied Universal’s acquisition of Securadyne Systems.
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ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions Tri-State is bringing together security and life safety leaders from education, healthcare, and law enforcement for its second annual Life, Safety, and Security Summit in Philadelphia. The event aims to foster collaboration and develop actionable strategies to enhance safety in learning environments across the United States.
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IDEMIA Public Security has successfully launched NAFIS NextGen, a cloud-based biometric identification system, in collaboration with the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC). This marks IDEMIA Public Security’s first international cloud-based Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) deployment and establishes a new global benchmark for cloud biometric identification systems.
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Sign In Solutions has completed a highly successful third quarter marked by AI-enhanced platform innovations, sustained growth in industries with advanced governance, risk and compliance (GRC) requirements, and first-time recognition in the 2025 Gartner® Market Guide for Workplace Experience Applications.
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AMAG Technology™ has announced Suprema as its strategic partner for biometric readers. This strengthened collaboration formalizes a long-standing relationship between the two companies and ensures customers worldwide benefit from a fully integrated security solution that combines AMAG’s Symmetry™ Solution Suite with Suprema’s industry-leading biometric technology.
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TDSi has announced the release of GARDiS Pro Version 3.1, the latest iteration of its Access Control Management Software. The new version introduces expanded biometric capabilities, smarter credential management, and improved third-party integration options for greater operational flexibility.
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ULTRALOQ announced the general availability of Bolt Z-Wave, designed to integrate seamlessly with Z-Wave ecosystems including Alarm.com, Home Assistant, SmartThings, and other leading hubs. Bolt Z-Wave brings ULTRALOQ’s trusted performance to more homes and property types with Z-Wave Plus V2 certification, SmartStart for effortless setup, and Z-Wave Long Range for broader coverage and improved responsiveness.
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Milestone Systems has announced major updates to XProtect 2025 R3 and the Arcules platform, introducing new capabilities that accelerate investigations, strengthen operational intelligence, and simplify system management for security teams worldwide. The latest releases for XProtect VMS and Arcules VSaaS address real-world security challenges by making surveillance systems more intelligent, accessible, and easier
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FBI statistics show that 10% of all violent crimes and about 40% of vehicle break-ins occur in parking lots. To deter crime, commercial and public facilities deploy video surveillance as […]
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VIGI, TP-Link’s professional-grade video surveillance brand, announced an expanded smart security portfolio for businesses. The latest innovations include new AI-powered cameras, a solar-powered security solution, a free Cloud VMS, and an upgraded Design Tool. Together, these solutions empower installers, MSPs, and resellers to deliver scalable, sustainable, and cost-efficient protection for multiple environments including retail, education, and remote facilities.
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The company expresses deep appreciation to Anand Subbiah for his outstanding work in firmly establishing the Secure Logiq brand across the MEA market. His dedication and commitment have played a pivotal role in the company’s regional success. As Anand moves on to new opportunities, the team extends their sincere thanks and best wishes for the future.
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Axis Communications introduced its latest innovations at GSX 2025 in New Orleans, featuring a bi-spectral PTZ camera with thermal and visual imaging, AI-powered bullet cameras, new 180° and 270° radars, and a standalone air quality sensor with two-way audio — all designed for smarter, more connected security systems.
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In today’s law enforcement landscape, agencies face mounting pressure to deliver faster, smarter responses while managing extensive surveillance networks. The ability to detect and resolve system faults before they impact frontline operations is now mission critical. For South Australia Police (SAPOL)—one of Australia’s largest public safety networks—surveillance uptime is about more than security.
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