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HES Launches New Online Strike Selector Guide

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 1, 2026 11:07 am Categories: Access Control, Accessories, Safety and Security. Tags: Access Control, assa abloy, electric strikes, HES.

HES has launched its new online Strike Selector Guide to help security professionals quickly identify the right electric strike for different opening conditions and access control applications. The tool guides users through key factors including lockset type, fire-rated requirements, preload conditions, and environmental requirements. It supports cylindrical locks, mortise locks, rim exit devices, and tubular vertical rod openings, helping integrators, locksmiths, distributors, architects, and security consultants streamline product selection.

Netwatch Appoints Kris Slimmer as Senior Vice President

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 30, 2026 10:38 am Categories: Company Appointments, Surveillance, Uncategorized. Tags: AI Security, Kris Slimmer, Netwatch, Proactive Video Monitoring.

Netwatch has appointed Kris Slimmer as Senior Vice President of Sales to lead its North American sales organization. With nearly 30 years of security industry experience, Slimmer will focus on expanding Netwatch’s proactive security model across retail, banking, critical infrastructure, commercial real estate, and other markets. His previous leadership roles included positions at Allied Universal, Admiral Security Services, and Empire Today.

IQSIGHT Receives LenelS2 Factory Certification

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 29, 2026 10:08 am Categories: Access Control, Integrated Systems, Surveillance, Technologies. Tags: IQSIGHT, IVA, LenelS2, OnGuard, Video Recording Manager.

Allied Universal has appointed Charles Orgbon, Jr. as vice president of corporate security. Drawing on his extensive FBI, national security and U.S. Marine Corps experience, Orgbon will support the company’s sales and growth initiatives, strengthen client engagement and help organizations manage emerging threats. He will also serve as Allied Universal’s liaison to the Domestic Security Alliance Council and Overseas Security Advisory Council, strengthening relationships between corporate security leaders and public-private security communities.

New Mercury Research Finds Growing Cybersecurity Gap In Physical Access Control

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 29, 2026 10:00 am Categories: Access Control, Cloud, Cyber Security, Physical security. Tags: Access Controllers, Mercury Security, PACS, physical access control.

Mercury Security’s 2026 Trends in Access Controllers Report examines how cybersecurity, interoperability, cloud connectivity, mobile credentials, AI, and edge computing are influencing physical access control strategies. Based on a global survey of 561 security and cybersecurity professionals, the report found that 78% consider the controller important or critical to their PACS strategy, while 32% said cybersecurity features are missing from their current controller systems.

ZeroEyes Partners With Samson Security Fire & Facilities

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 29, 2026 9:50 am Categories: Distributors / Systems Integrators, Physical security, Surveillance, Technologies. Tags: cctv, Gun Detection, Knife Detection, Samson Security, ZeroEyes.

ZeroEyes has partnered with Samson Security Fire & Facilities to expand human-verified visual threat detection across the United Kingdom. The collaboration combines ZeroEyes’ AI-powered firearm and knife detection with Samson’s UK security, monitoring, and response services. The technology works with existing digital CCTV infrastructure and sends potential weapon detections to trained analysts for verification before alerts are issued to security personnel and first responders. The companies will showcase the technology at International Security Expo 2026 in London.

Neurotechnology Contactless Fingerprint Technology Meets NIST Fast Capture Qualification

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 24, 2026 9:19 am Categories: Access Control, AI, Biometrics, Technologies. Tags: Biometrics, Contactless Fingerprint, Fingerprint recognition, Neurotechnology, NIST FastCAP.

Neurotechnology

Neurotechnology has completed NIST Fast Capture Phase One qualification testing for its contactless fingerprint capture technology. The company’s solution met the requirements of NIST Special Publication 500-339, demonstrating that fingerprints captured with a standard smartphone camera can meet the specified criteria for contactless acquisition. The technology can capture all 10 fingerprints in supervised or unsupervised environments and is designed for applications including national ID, voter registration, law enforcement, banking, payments, and digital onboarding.

Antaira Powers Mobile Surveillance With Industrial Networking

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 23, 2026 11:28 am Categories: Network, Surveillance, Technologies. Tags: Antaira Technologies, industrial networking, mobile surveillance, PoE++, Surveillance Trailers.

Antaira Technologies is addressing the networking demands of the growing mobile video surveillance market with industrial-grade switches designed for solar-powered surveillance trailers. Its LMP-1204G-SFP-bt-24-T operates directly from 24VDC and provides PoE++ connectivity for high-power PTZ cameras and other devices, while the compact LMP-C602G-SFP-bt-T-V2 offers a space-efficient option with front-panel connections and up to 240W of PoE power when paired with the DTD-360-0953-T power booster.

Adams Rite Introduces RITE Touch RT2050 Digital Glass Door Lock

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 23, 2026 11:17 am Categories: Access Control, Safety and Security, Technologies. Tags: Adams Rite, Digital Glass Door Lock, Keyless Access Control, RITE Touch 2050, RT2050.

Adams Rite has introduced the RITE Touch 2050 (RT2050) Digital Glass Door Lock, a surface-mounted keyless access control solution designed for all-glass interior swinging and sliding doors. The lock combines a minimalist design with touchscreen technology and multiple credential options, including PIN codes, biometric fingerprint recognition, and MIFARE credentials. Users can choose between a knob or ADA-compliant accessibility lever for interior unlocking.

Milestone Systems Helps Columbia Borough Strengthen Public Safety

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 22, 2026 11:00 am Categories: Law Enforcement, Safety and Security, Surveillance, Technologies. Tags: Columbia Borough, Milestone Systems, video surveillance, XProtect VMS.

Milestone Systems is helping Columbia Borough, Pennsylvania, strengthen public safety with a community-wide wireless video network powered by XProtect VMS. The borough has relied on Milestone technology for more than 16 years, working with security integrator App-Techs to expand a distributed system supporting roughly 83 camera feeds across downtown areas, public buildings, parks, and other facilities.

Inovonics Celebrates 40 Years With Wireless-First Innovations

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 22, 2026 10:45 am Categories: Safety and Security, Technologies. Tags: 40th Anniversary, Duress Card, Inovonics, Intrusion Detection, Wireless Security.

Inovonics is celebrating 40 years of innovation in wireless life safety and security technology. Founded in 1986, the company has developed 900 MHz wireless solutions supporting commercial security, senior living, multifamily submetering, environmental monitoring, and other applications. Its latest chapter includes new Intrusion System and Duress Card solutions, combining wireless, AI, and cloud technologies.

Surrey And Sussex Police Select Pimloc For AI Redaction

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 17, 2026 9:42 am Categories: Safety and Security, Surveillance. Tags: AI Redaction, Pimloc, Surrey Police, Sussex Police, video redaction.

Surrey Police and Sussex Police have selected Pimloc Redact under a joint multi-year contract to support the redaction of sensitive video and audio. The AI-powered platform detects and redacts personally identifiable information across multimedia, including faces, screens and visible text. The initial deployment is focused on subject access and data protection teams, with the ability to expand across additional departments and use cases.

Cozaint Announces MARCIA Integration For Milestone XProtect

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 17, 2026 9:35 am Categories: AI, Surveillance, VMS Software. Tags: Cozaint, LTO storage, Marcia, Milestone XProtect, video retention.

Cozaint Corporation has announced the commercial availability of its patented MARCIA™ Intelligent Video Lifecycle Management platform for Milestone XProtect® environments. The solution continuously replicates newly recorded video to LTO-based long-term storage in the background, typically within minutes, without interrupting normal XProtect recording or operator workflows. MARCIA is designed to extend video retention beyond traditional primary-storage limits while supporting historical video access for investigations, compliance, legal defense, operational intelligence and future AI analysis.

Connected Technologies Expands NFC Wallet Card Support

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 17, 2026 9:24 am Categories: Access Control, Cloud, Technologies. Tags: Connect One, Connected Technologies, farpointe data, NFC Wallet Cards.

Connected Technologies is partnering with Farpointe Data to expand Apple and Google Wallet credential support to CONEKT® mobile-ready readers. The integration with Farpointe’s CloudCONEKT® gives security integrators a simple and repeatable way to deploy NFC access badges while reducing the need for app downloads and physical credentials. Connect ONE’s dealer-branded wallet cards work with existing access control infrastructure and provide flexibility across reader manufacturers.

ZeroEyes Welcomes David Macpherson As Strategic Advisor

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 17, 2026 9:15 am Categories: Company Appointments, Corporate News. Tags: David Macpherson, Insurance, Risk management, ZeroEyes.

ZeroEyes has appointed specialty insurance leader David Macpherson as a strategic advisor for risk and insurance. With more than 20 years of experience designing global insurance programs, Macpherson will advise the company on insurance strategy, alternative risk financing, customer risk-management programs and engagement with global insurers. His role will also support ZeroEyes’ Harborwatch Association and initiatives focused on preparedness, response, resilience and crisis management.

GSX 2026 Opens In Atlanta

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 15, 2026 10:41 am Categories: Corporate News, Physical security. Tags: asis international, Global Security Exchange, GSX 2026, Security Conference.

GSX 2026 has opened at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, bringing together security professionals, industry experts, and technology providers for three days of education, innovation, and connection. Organized by ASIS International, the event features more than 200 education sessions and more than 500 exhibitors. The opening program addressed the evolution of the security profession, leadership, resilience, AI, emerging technologies, and public-private collaboration.

ZBeta Launches Drone And Robotics Consulting Program

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 15, 2026 10:30 am Categories: Autonomous Security, drones. Tags: Counter-UAS, Drone Security, robotics security, ZBeta.

ZBeta has launched a new Drone and Robotics Consulting Practice to help organizations navigate the rapidly evolving role of autonomous and unmanned technologies in physical security. The program helps security teams assess airspace and autonomous-system risks, develop drone detection and Counter-UAS strategies, evaluate emerging technologies, and validate their performance through real-world testing.

Inovonics Showcases Expanded Wireless Security Portfolio At GSX 2026

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 15, 2026 10:23 am Categories: Corporate News, Safety and Security, Technologies. Tags: Duress Card, Inovonics, Intrusion detection system, Wireless Security.

Inovonics is showcasing its expanded wireless security portfolio at GSX 2026, including its new Duress Card and upcoming Intrusion Detection System. The Duress Card provides enhanced panic notification capabilities, supporting up to three alarm conditions and location and real-time tracking when paired with Inovonics’ Advanced Location services. The upcoming Intrusion Detection System is built around the EN6091 Gateway Mark II panel and supports up to 256 zones, combining EchoStream wireless with cellular, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi communications.

ZBeta Launches Client Immersion Program For Security Strategy

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 15, 2026 10:15 am Categories: Uncategorized. Tags: Client Immersion Program, physical security consulting, Security Strategy, ZBeta.

ZBeta has launched its Client Immersion Program, a strategic engagement designed to help organizations align physical security decisions with business priorities, operational requirements, and long-term goals. Using its Six-Lens Framework, ZBeta evaluates business strategy, operations, risk, technology maturity, stakeholder alignment, and future goals. The program helps leadership teams identify dependencies, prioritize initiatives, and develop a strategic roadmap for security investments.

Acre Security Modernizes Access It! Experience For Faster Operations

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 15, 2026 10:06 am Categories: Access Control, Physical security, Technologies, VMS Software. Tags: Access Control, Access It! 13.0, acre security, Credential Management, System Insights.

Acre Security has modernized its Access It! on-premises access control platform with the release of Access It! 13.0. The refreshed desktop and web clients introduce cleaner layouts, improved tables and icons, streamlined credential management, advanced sorting and filtering, and a new System Insights dashboard. The update preserves familiar workflows, helping existing customers benefit from a more intuitive experience with minimal disruption.