News Source For The Physical Security Industry

in 2024, we rolled out some new features in our magazines, most notably, the inclusion of the Top Right Drawer feature article.  The monthly insights from these front-page articles contained valuable, dynamic perspectives from a collection of high-level individuals within the Electronic and Physical Security industries.  Some of the authors are in, or entering, the prime of their careers.  Others are retired and offer a global perspective of the distinct changes the industry has seen over several decades.  The common theme between them all is that each have seen more than a thing or two in their journey to becoming a difference making influences in our industry.

On January 1 of this year, a new reporting requirement went into effect that requires millions of small businesses to file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report with the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).  Every small business owner needs to know about this new reporting requirement as non-compliance can result in severe civil, and criminal, penalties. This article addresses some of the main questions small business owners have been asking about BOI reporting.

The cybersecurity world is changing fast, and the stakes have never been higher. Every day, we’re seeing threats aimed at critical infrastructure, corporate systems, and supply chains. Just recently, reports surfaced of nation-state actors like Chinese hackers infiltrating United States critical infrastructure, potentially setting the stage for future conflict.

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Recognizing the growing demand from chain enterprises to boost operational efficiency through cloud security solutions, VIVOTEK has announced a partnership between its AI-Powered cloud surveillance platform, VORTEX, and Kabob, a startup providing one-stop cloud management solutions for retail stores. This collaboration aims to revolutionize retail management, initially targeting the US, Japan and Taiwan markets, benefiting over 450 chain brands and approximately 15,000 stores.