Understanding The Adoption Of AI Within The Security & Safety Ecosystem

Posted by Jay Bartlett 6:38 pm Categories: AI, Corporate News, Hot Topic, Technologies.

I consider myself fortunate to have enjoyed success in the security and life safety monitoring industry for more than 45 years.  It is equally rewarding to participate in the ongoing evolution of new and improved platforms which continuously develop to serve our industry’s tangible markets.  In retrospect, it was equal parts persistence, tenacity and paying attention to my mentors which have contributed most to my success story.  It’s an industry which has afforded me a platform to lend my counsel to the benefit of my peers.  I reflect on this often and I am beyond grateful for these opportunities. 

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Hakimo Secures $10.5M To Transform Physical Security With Human-Like Autonomous Security Agent

Posted by Jay Bartlett 6:29 pm Categories: AI, Corporate News, Smart Devices, Technologies.

With surging crime rates, acute security staffing shortages, and mounting false alarms, organizations are desperately seeking smarter ways to strengthen their security while reducing costs. Today, Hakimo, a leader in AI-powered physical security monitoring, announced a $10.5 million funding round and the launch of AI Operator, a breakthrough autonomous security agent that monitors existing security hardware, detects threats in real time, and executes response protocols just like a human security professional. 

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What Keeps Security Business Owners Up At Night? Part 7

Posted by Jay Bartlett 6:14 pm Categories: Corporate News.

In this continuous series, I share the experiences of business owners as they reveal their biggest concerns—and the strategies they use to overcome them. This month I spoke with Jeff Handy, President and CEO of Detroit-based FSS Technologies, a family-owned business with over forty-five years of experience as a leader in fire protection contracting and providing security system service and life safety solutions.

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iProov Launches Facial Biometric MFA Support Targeting Workforce Identity Theft

Posted by Jay Bartlett 6:10 pm Categories: Access Control, AI, Smart Devices, Technologies.

iProov launched iProov Workforce MFA today. This device-independent, FIDO Alliance-certified, biometric authentication solution helps organizations mitigate the risk of one of workforce security’s most crucial concerns: account takeover. Using biometric authentication as part of an MFA process adds an irrefutable layer of identity confirmation to help organizations prevent significant financial losses, reputational damage, and operational disruptions. 

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West Perry School District Deploys ZeroEyes AI Gun Detection Technology To Enhance School Safety

Posted by Jay Bartlett 5:56 pm Categories: Critical Information, Customer Implementations, Smart Devices.

ZeroEyes announced that its technology has been deployed by West Perry School District (WPSD) to proactively protect students, faculty, and staff from potential gun-related threats. By integrating ZeroEyes’ AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software with its existing security infrastructure, WPSD strengthens its commitment to providing a safe and secure learning environment.

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Behind The Awards: Reflecting On The Journey After The Glory 

Posted by Jay Bartlett 5:52 pm Categories: Corporate News, Customer Implementations.

Starting a business wasn’t new to me. I’ve owned service and installation companies, spent years in the security industry, and climbed the corporate ladder. I knew what it took to build something from the ground up but launching CameraShine was a whole different game. In a service business, success comes from skill, relationship building, and efficiency. If you show up, do good work, and build a solid reputation, you grow.

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Allegion And Atrium Campus Form Strategic Alliance To Boost Innovation In Higher Education 

Posted by Jay Bartlett 5:00 pm Categories: Access Control, Campus Security, Customer Implementations, Integrated Systems.

Allegion US, is proud to announce a strategic alliance with Atrium Campus, renowned for their cloud native campus card solutions for the higher education vertical. The two companies are establishing a formal partnership to revolutionize access control, credentialing, and campus one card solutions. Together, they aim to deliver an unparalleled, seamless experience for college and university campuses. 

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Amplify Your Sales Impact: How To Leverage High-Profile Customer Names For Success

Posted by Jay Bartlett 4:55 pm Categories: Corporate News.

In the security industry, where the stakes involve the safety and security of people, assets, and data, establishing trust is not just beneficial – it is imperative. One effective strategy to enhance this trust is by highlighting relationships with well-known entities or high-profile customers that are already in the public eye. Mentioning these esteemed clients not only serves as a strong endorsement of your company’s reliability and professionalism but also significantly boosts its credibility in the eyes of potential customers.

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Quanergy Integrates With Bosch BVMS To Deliver Unified 3D LiDAR And Video Management

Posted by Jay Bartlett 4:52 pm Categories: Integrated Systems, Technologies, VMS Software.

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., has announced the full integration of its Q-Track™ 3D LiDAR platform with Bosch Video Management System (BVMS), a leading modular security system designed to manage video, audio, and data across large-scale security operations. This integration enables seamless interoperability between Quanergy’s high-precision LiDAR object detection and real-time tracking capabilities and Bosch’s industry-leading video management platform — allowing operators to make faster, more informed decisions in critical security environments.

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i-PRO Introduces U-series: Expanding Edge Computing To Entry-Level Video Security

Posted by Jay Bartlett 4:33 pm Categories: Cameras, IP Cameras.

i-PRO, a leading global manufacturer of edge computing cameras for security and public safety, announced the launch of the new U-series, marking the first time edge AI has been introduced to all its security camera lines. The U-series is designed for installations that need the accuracy advantages of AI-based object detection in security environments at an entry level.

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Is Apple Positioning for an Entrance into the Smart Home and SMB Sector?

Posted by Jay Bartlett 7:27 pm Categories: Corporate News, Residential.

Have you ever looked at your iPhone, Apple Watch, or HomePod mini and wondered, “Could Apple completely reinvent home security?” You’re not alone. Enthusiasts and industry insiders alike have been buzzing about the possibility of Apple entering the smart home security market. In this first installment of our two-part series, let’s explore these rumors:

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Samurai Suite: Rebranded AI Platform Unifies Advanced Monitoring Solutions For Critical Operations

Posted by Jay Bartlett 6:41 pm Categories: Business Intelligence, Corporate News, Video Analytics.
Samurai

Art of Logic announces a significant rebranding of its flagship monitoring and analytics platforms. The company’s renowned Insights and Health Monitoring solutions have been transformed into the unified Samurai Suite, featuring two powerful integrated applications: Shogun (formerly Samurai Analytics) and Ronin (formerly Health Monitoring).

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Berrien Springs Public Schools Deploys ZeroEyes To Proactively Mitigate Gun-Related Violence

Posted by Jay Bartlett 8:37 am Categories: AI, Business Intelligence, Safety and Security, Technologies, Video Analytics.

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, today announced that its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution has been deployed by Berrien Springs Public Schools (BSPS) in Michigan to mitigate gun-related violence.

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Acoem ATD Unveils Next-Generation AI-powered Gunshot Detection At ISC-West 2025 

Posted by Jay Bartlett 6:51 am Categories: Uncategorized.

At ISC-West, booth #7041, Acoem, a global leader in advanced physical security solutions, will unveil its next-generation gunshot detection system. Acoem ATD (Acoustic Threat Detection) technology is designed for security professionals, law enforcement agencies, and critical infrastructure operators who require a data-driven gunshot detection solution that delivers unparalleled speed, accuracy, and scalability—without the need for multiple sensors.

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iProov Joins UK Home Office Research And Experience At UK Maritime Ports

Posted by Jay Bartlett 6:39 am Categories: Behavioral Analysis, Safety and Security, Surveillance, Technologies.

 iProov, the world’s leading provider of science-based solutions for biometric identity verification, was selected and participated, as one of four suppliers, for the UK Home Office research and development environment trials between December 2024 and February 2025  to enhance security and efficiency for at UK maritime ports. One of the most important goals of the trials was to help identify innovative solutions that could be considered for introduction for border control processes for people in vehicles.

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Teledyne FLIR OEM Radiometric Thermal Boson+ and Hadron 640R+ Dual Thermal-Visible Camera Modules Now Available 

Posted by Jay Bartlett 6:34 am Categories: Cameras, Technologies.

Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), today announced the availability of radiometric models of its high-performance Boson®+ thermal and Hadron™ 640R+ dual thermal-visible camera modules. Built for defense and industrial applications with size, weight, and power (SWaP) optimization, the NDAA compliant and ITAR-free radiometric Boson+ and Hadron models provide real-time temperature measurement of every pixel within a scene.   

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Netsocs and Quanergy Partner Introduce Unique 3D LiDAR And AI Management Solution With Flexible Architecture

Posted by Jay Bartlett 6:18 am Categories: AI, Corporate News, Physical security, Technologies.

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a global leader in high-performance LiDAR-based security and smart space solutions, announces a technology partnership with Netsocs, an integration and automation software solution provider specializing in electronic security. The partnership combines invaluable data from Quanergy 3D LiDAR sensors with Netsocs’ highly versatile and powerful management platform to deliver unparalleled operational intelligence and security for large-scale enterprises with the highest levels of cost-efficiency.

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