Getting the Most Out of School Funding and the Florida Sun to Increase Safety

When it comes to connecting to the community and protecting its schools, Sumter County in central Florida has implemented some pretty impressive, innovative, and thoughtful solutions. The county, located west of the Greater Orlando area, recently set out on a mission to increase security at its 14 schools district-wide by installing SARGENT IN120 Intelligent Wi-Fi locks on classroom doors and other interior openings.

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Dedrone Dominates Defense Sector in 2023, Closing 16 Major Defense Contracts Globally, Tripling Revenue and Deepening Work with US Defense Innovation Unit

Dedrone announced a greater than 300% growth in revenue and the closing of 16 new governmental contracts globally over the past year. The dual-use technology company has also created its Defense Advisory Board with General Richard D. Clarke (US Army, retired) and former Acquisition Executive for United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) James Smith as its inaugural members.

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Brivo Expands Brivo Wallet Pass Mobile Credentials With Google Wallet

Brivo announces the launch of support for Google Wallet mobile credentials to provide frictionless access with the tap of a phone. Effective immediately, Brivo customers can empower employees to add their access badges securely to Google Wallet. This advancement enables employees to effortlessly unlock office doors, turnstiles, elevators and key card-protected amenity spaces by tapping an Android phone to a reader, eliminating the need to open an app or carry a traditional physical access card.

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TDSi Appoints Paul Taylor as UK Sales for Cube Access Control Range

TDSi announce the appointment of Paul Taylor as its Sales Specialist for TIL Technologies’ market-leading security systems in the UK. ANSSI* cyber-certified, making it ideal for use with critical infrastructure, TDSi recently announced its sales and support of TIL Technologies’ range as a complementary technology to its own flagship GARDiS secure access control ecosystem of software and hardware products.

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ASIS International and Security Industry Association Release “Complexities in the Global Security Market: 2024 Through 2026”

ASIS International and the Security Industry Association have released ”Complexities in the Global Security Market: 2024 Through 2026”, a new research report that provides insights into the equipment, technologies, and employment of the global security industry, including regional market breakouts. SIA and ASIS partnered with global analytics and advisory firm Omdia to complete the research.

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New Research from acre security Reveals Key Trends in the Adoption of Visitor Management Solutions

cre security unveiled a comprehensive report on the latest trends in visitor management systems. The research, conducted in collaboration with Censuswide, highlights significant insights into the adoption of visitor management solutions in mission-critical industries, such as financial services and pharmaceuticals.

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SightLogix Introduces AI Auto Zoning to Simplify Outdoor Security Installations

SightLogix has enhanced its thermal AI detection engine with AI Auto Zoning, another step towards a “Point and Protect” strategy that makes outdoor security easier to setup and manage. AI Auto Zoning simplifies the process for creating comprehensive intruder detection policies into a single click.

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An Eye on Protection: Back-end Security Monitoring Centers Heighten Jobsite Security

The cost of building materials has skyrocketed, up almost 40% over the last 4 years. At the same time, vandalism and theft at construction sites are at an all-time high; now costing the industry more than a billion dollars per year. Due to these factors, among others, the need to secure commercial construction sites has never been greater. To combat the issue, much of the focus has long been on the first line of defense. Items like physical barriers, access control points and closed-circuit TV cameras have been enlisted with some degree of success.

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VIVOTEK Introducing Global Five-Year Warranty, Elevating After-Sales Service to Uphold Sustainable Commitment

VIVOTEK announces that its network cameras and network video recorders (NVRs) will be upgraded to a global five-year warranty, meeting the highest industry warranty standards. The company is committed to delivering high-quality products and efficient after-sales service, actively promoting standards that enable products to continue functioning after repairs and partnering with customers and distributors to promote eco-friendly business practices, continuously leading the security industry.

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5 Factors to Consider When Purchasing Body Cameras for Your Security Firm

Body cameras have become critical tools for security companies in today’s world. These cameras not only provide accountability, but also serve as evidence gathering tools. Selecting the right body cameras for security personnel requires careful consideration of many factors. Here are five of the most important aspects of body cameras security firms must evaluate when purchasing these devices for security teams.

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Barrier1 Showcases High-Security Bollards for Truck Stops and Travel Centers at NATSO 2024

Barrier1 Systems, invites NATSO Connect 2024 attendees to interact with their range of crash-rated security bollards at booth #219, February 20-22 at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort. Vehicle barrier experts will be positioned alongside the company’s storefront bollards to communicate the value of anti-ram vehicle barrier solutions as they apply to truck stops and the travel center industry.

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Groundbreaking ANSI-Approved Standard Elevates Cannabis Security to Unprecedented Levels

ASIS International announces the release of a pioneering American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-approved standard dedicated to cannabis security. This best-in-class standard, meticulously developed by industry experts, sets a new benchmark by providing comprehensive requirements and guidance for the design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and maintenance of a cannabis security program.

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“Security-by-design” Aims Fall Short, Adding Up to 20% to Construction Costs

Brivo PropTech Breakthrough

Brivo announces the results of its research into integrated physical security in building design by Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) practitioners. The report finds that despite an increased commitment to “security-by-design” principles, the industry is still spending significant time and money post-build to fix security issues, risking dire retroactive effects.

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Allegion and Genea Join Forces to Revolutionize Access Control Security with Enhanced Credential Interoperability

Allegion announced a strategic integration with Genea to further enhance organizations’ ability to effectively manage access, enhance security and streamline operations wirelessly. This collaboration expands the array of wireless lock options available for new door openings and underscores the significance of interoperability, allowing users to integrate locks based on the credentials they already use – a pivotal feature that aligns with the evolving needs of the access control industry.

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Genetec Introduces Enterprise-Grade, Unified, SaaS Solution

Genetec announced Security Center SaaS. Built with cybersecurity and privacy at its core, the new offering is a massively scalable, open, and unified software as a service solution (SaaS). Combining access control, video management, forensic search, intrusion monitoring, automation, and many other advanced security capabilities, Security Center SaaS ushers in a new chapter in the technology evolution of the physical security industry.

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Interface Brings Interactive Monitoring to IPConfigure Orchid VMS Deployments

Interface Systems, a managed service provider of business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, announced that it has further expanded its offerings by bringing interactive remote video monitoring with Virtual Guard to customer sites that use on-premises and cloud-based deployments of the IPConfigure Orchid video management platform.

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SALTO Systems Announces Transformation for Future Growth: Introduces New Structure and Leadership

Salto Systems announces a significant transformation to adapt to the evolving landscape and position the company for continued success. The group proudly unveils its new identity as SALTO WECOSYSTEM, symbolizing a comprehensive evolution, embracing a holistic approach, reflecting the company’s commitment to innovation and the integration of brands, companies and cutting-edge technologies.

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NAV Exclusive Surveillance Technical Integration Sponsor of the 2024 WGPC

North American Video (NAV), the security integrator with more casino security system installations and gaming partners across the U.S. than any other systems integration firm, is thrilled to announce its continued support of the World Game Protection Conference (WGPC) as the exclusive Surveillance Technical Integration Sponsor. The 2024 WGPC, taking place February 28-29 at the Tropicana Las Vegas, marks NAV’s fourth consecutive year holding the prestigious title.

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Attend Our VSS Tech Talk on February 28th: Security Technology and Tools for A&Es and ICT Professionals

Virtual Security Showcase, has opened registration for the next VSS Tech Talk: Security Technology and Tools for A&Es and ICT Professionals, scheduled for February 28th from 2-3 PM EST. Registration is free to all qualified attendees. Join this panel discussion to learn how proven physical security systems and the tools A&Es and BICSI ICT Professionals need are available to help deliver the best in breed security systems their clients demand more so than ever.

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Introducing VigilantHalo–BlueHalo’s Integrated Command and Control System for the Future of Uncrewed Airspace

The future of naAonal security will depend on our ability to command the nextgeneraAon of uncrewed airspace. To protect against tomorrow’s threats, BlueHalo has introduced VigilantHalo–a soMware-driven integraAon plaNorm for real-Ame airspace Command-and-Control (C2). VigilantHalo’s versaAle design supports mulAple missions including air traffic control (ATC), beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS), and Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS).

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