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, announced that its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution has been deployed by Union Community School District (UCSD) across La Porte City and Dysart, Iowa to protect students and staff from gun-related violence.
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FLIR will use ICS West 2025 to show visitors how they can benefit from adopting a multi-layered approach to their security challenges. With extensive experience across applications that include fence line/perimeter protection, parking lots, outdoor area protection, and entry/interior area protection, FLIR designs its solutions as building blocks that can integrate to form a robust multi-layered security solution.
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Genetec, the global leader in enterprise physical security software, today announced that it has been selected by the City of Brampton in Ontario to support a new public safety initiative. Genetec solutions will be used to help Brampton provide regional law enforcement agencies with critical data to expedite crime investigations and improve community safety.
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In 2008, the physical security market when through a convergence. That convergence was digital IP-cameras becoming the de-facto surveillance camera technology. It would actually be 2012 before that really occurred. Today, the physical security market is undergoing another convergence. Cybersecurity as an integral component of the physical security / video surveillance infrastructure. Today,
the convergence of physical security and cybersecurity is no longer a futuristic concept but a critical reality.
New technology drives change in every industry, and the security business is no exception. Artificial intelligence has quickly become an integral part of cybersecurity in the past few years due to its ability to analyze, detect, monitor, and respond to cyber threats and even adapt to potential threats in real time.
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By: Mary Beth Shaughnessy, Event VP, ISC Security Events This month’s Top Right Drawer article with Mary Beth Shaughnessy is a Q&A where she discusses the upcoming ISC West Expo’s […]
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Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer TDSi announces the launch of GARDiS Software Version 3. This substantial software update provides a raft of new features and functionality, along with several new integrations with popular security platforms from leading providers, all designed to meet the latest and most prominent needs of security operators.
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Two of the leading physical security veterans, Ed Chandler and Jason Ouellette, have drafted a document, “What is PKOC,” to provide detailed understanding of the Public Key Open Credential specification developed by the Physical Security interoperability Alliance (PSIA). The PKOC specification has been gaining significant traction in the market and is now a beyond specification or idea, but a more secure and a real viable option for physical and mobile based credentials. PKOC is not only one of the most secure credential choices, but it is also fully open, and the specification is freely available to everyone without members, fees, or royalties.
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Running a business can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with its share of challenges and stressors, often leading to sleepless nights. This is especially true for security business owners, who operate 24/7 to keep others safe. From managing finances to ensuring customer satisfaction, business owners juggle multiple responsibilities, and the weight of these duties can create significant anxiety. This series highlights different business owners who share what keeps them up at night and how they are navigating these challenges. This month I spoke with Roy Brachfeld, Owner and Founder of N.A.S. Security Systems, Inc.
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At ISC West 2025, on booth #10037, i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security),a global leader in professional security solutions for security and public safety, will unveil its latest advancements in edge computing cameras, featuring AI-driven analytics, advanced cybersecurity, and mission-critical reliability. With a focus on adaptability, cybersecurity, and made-in-Japan technology, i-PRO will showcase why it stands behind its cameras with an industry-leading 7-year warranty—a testament to its long-term reliability and superior engineering.
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iA1000 Iris-Face Fusion Leverage the Speed and Accuracy of Iris with the Convenience of Face Paired with a Revolutionary UI and Optical System Iris ID, the global leader in iris recognition technology for 25 years, enthusiastically debuts the all new IrisAccess® iA1000 concurrent iris and face recognition access control reader. Piggybacking off of key core technology and the success of the IrisAccess iCAM 7S Series, the iA1000 is the access control solution of the future. The iA1000 with two configurations, is equipped with capabilities to suit varied budgets as well as diverse access control needs.
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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—a manufactured product—was a whole different game.
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At ISC West 2025, at booth #13062, Genetec, the global leader in enterprise physical security software, will showcase solutions that provide end users with a practical pathway to modernizing their physical security operations while ensuring seamless interoperability between on-premises and SaaS environments. Visitors to the show will be able to get first-hand demonstrations of the latest version of Security Center SaaS, including the addition of intrusion management, as well as the newly announced Genetec Cloudlink™ 210 appliance.
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In business, particularly in sales, the simple truth that is often overlooked is that you are always selling. Whether you’re pitching a product, representing your brand, or at a networking event, every interaction presents a chance to advance your business. The most successful salespeople are never off duty. Never waste a day to create new opportunities to make an impact.
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Global leaders in smart building technology, namely Legrand, Schneider Electric and Siemens Smart Infrastructure announced the formation of a strategic interest group to tackle critical challenges in providing ultra-resilient and interoperable wireless connectivity everywhere in buildings using the new NR+ technology standard. Supported by wireless industry experts such as last mile semiconductor, Nordic Semiconductor ASA, DSR Corporation and Wirepas, and embedded security expert Kudelski IoT, these companies aim to establish NR+, the new technology standard purpose-built for IoT, as the interoperable connectivity for digital buildings.
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Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer TDSi announces the appointment of Robert Bullen as its Distribution Sales Manager ‑ South. With a proven track record of successful business development roles in the UK security industry, Robert is bringing his expertise and experience to support TDSi’s Distribution Partners and customersacross the southern region of the UK and beyond.
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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, announced Delaware State University (DSU) has integrated ZeroEyes’ AI gun detection technology and situational awareness platform into its multi-layered security system. This deployment was facilitated by Delaware-based Advantech, a global leader in embedded and automation solutions for AIoT system integrators.
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Genetec, the global leader in enterprise physical security software, announced the addition of intrusion management to Security Center SaaS, the company’s unified physical security solution that can be deployed in the cloud or as a hybrid solution. By unifying intrusion detection with video surveillance, access control, identity, and visitor management, Security Center SaaS now delivers a fully unified, open, cloud-managed platform supported by the Genetec Cloudlink line of appliances. Security Center SaaS will support a wide range of intrusion devices from multiple vendors, starting with Bosch intrusion panels.
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Introducing Art of Logic’s Innovation Tour 2025: The Innovation Tour 2025 is designed to provide real-world solutions to modern security challenges. This event brings together industry leaders to showcase next-generation AI-powered software and smart hardware, setting new benchmarks in real-time security, threat detection, and operational intelligence.
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Collaboration is critical, and often an underappreciated aspect of organizational operations. Yet many, if not most, organizations today still rely on fragmented systems and siloed communication. This can slow down response time and lead to operational inefficiencies. At Genetec, we first turned our attention to this problem when our customers began asking for different things, like a dispatching or incident reporting solution. We listened to our customers — and then offered an even better solution – Genetec Operations Center.
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