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CHIPS Office Pledges $2 Billion for Quantum Computing

The Department of Commerce signed letters of intent with nine tech companies to bolster domestic manufacturing and national security.

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Michael Barnes Wins 2026 Sara E. Jackson Award

The ESA named the investment banking veteran as its top annual honoree for industry leadership.

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AWS Expands Security Hub Extended Partner Roster

The cloud provider added seven new cybersecurity vendors to its curated marketplace plan, bringing the total to 21.

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ESA Announces Results for 2026 Board of Directors Election

The electronic security and life safety industry has chosen its next installment of leadership following a secure member voting process.

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Netwatch Names Justin Nagy as Chief Executive Officer

Justin Nagy takes the helm at the proactive video monitoring company, succeeding Kurt Takahashi to drive global growth and AI security operations.

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Fraunhofer IPMS Advances High Density Chiplet Integration

Researchers develop a quasi-monolithic method to seamlessly fuse modular semiconductor components at the wafer level.

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Siemens Launches AI Tool for Autonomous Building Operations

New managed service uses predictive and prescriptive intelligence to automate maintenance workflows and reduce operational costs.

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Minuteman Names Doug Cherney Critical Infrastructure Director

The enterprise security provider appointed the industry veteran to lead and expand its critical infrastructure sector.



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Salient Systems Names Steve Bell Head of Global Sales

The veteran technology executive will oversee enterprise growth and integrator relationships.

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Registration Opens for 2026 OPSTech Conference

The Monitoring Association launches registration for its late-summer operations and technology event in Dallas.

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COPS Monitoring Appoints Meg A. Watt as Marketing Director

A veteran security industry executive takes the helm of corporate communications and brand development strategies.

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Brivo Launches AI Friendly API for Security Integrators

Upgrades to the cloud-native platform allow developers to use artificial intelligence agents to build custom security apps in hours.

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Transforming Door Opening Design

Stop managing building openings with binders and spreadsheets; discover how unified software platforms are streamlining compliance and BIM integration.

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Trends of the Day: 8 Promising Trends That Are Redefining Identity In 2026

From invisible security in air travel to AI-powered fraud detection, discover the pivotal shifts making the person the ultimate credential.

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Keeping Pace: How Schools Can Plan And Execute a Pilot Program For a System Migration

Stop the rip-and-replace anxiety with a controlled pilot program that validates tech performance, engages stakeholders and proves ROI.

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The Key to Convergence: Mobile Access Moves Towards Wallet-Based Credentials

Adoption of mobile-based identity is surging as 74% of organizations ditch plastic badges for the security and convenience of digital wallets.

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The Hidden Attack Surface: Why Physical Security Needs Help From The IT World

From gunshot detection to door sensors, black box testing is no longer optional as life-safety devices become high-stakes nodes on the IT network.

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Protecting Today's Executives as Political Tensions Rise

With 42% of security leads reporting increased threats to leadership, executive protection is shifting from physical bodyguards to intelligence-led strategy.

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Cyber Goes Physical: When IT Problems Become Facility Problems

Connectivity makes systems easier to manage but also easier to misuse as networked cameras and badge readers become the new front line of risk.

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A Smarter Approach: Video Data Storage Calls For Modern Security Systems

As AI and high-resolution video push storage limits, learn how formatted allocation, tiered archiving, and hybrid cloud models close the data gap.

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Establishing a Standard: Physical Access Control Safeguards the Data Center Boom

Beyond cybersecurity, intelligent key cabinets and asset lockers are becoming critical infrastructure for managing high-stakes physical security at scale.

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New Phishing Campaign Exploits Calendar Invites to Steal Tokens

Security researchers identify a shift toward "CalPhishing" tactics that bypass traditional email filters and persist in user workflows.

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UK Grants Funding for Advanced Airport Security Tech

The Department for Transport and Connected Places Catapult offer £500,000 to improve automated alarm resolution at airport checkpoints.

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Elite Named 2026 Monitoring Center of the Year

The Monitoring Association recognizes remote guarding firm for industry leadership and record-setting crime prevention results.

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SIA Announces Perimeter PREVENT 2026 Speaker Lineup

The Security Industry Association has revealed the full agenda for its upcoming symposium focused on the latest advancements in physical site protection and edge security.

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Security Control Room Market to Hit $20 Billion

Growing urban expansion and infrastructure investments are fueling a decade of steady growth for centralized security hubs.

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Inter-Con Security Names New Chief People Officer

David Oken will lead global talent acquisition and retention strategies following a period of significant company growth.

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NetSPI Launches AI Driven Continuous Penetration Testing

New proactive security platform combines human expertise with artificial intelligence to secure evolving cloud and external attack surfaces.

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World of Volvo Secures Experience Center With Unified Platform

The 22,000-square-meter Gothenburg facility deploys Genetec Security Center to manage site surveillance and streamline multi-site operations.

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COSECURE Hires Campus Safety Expert Marlon Lynch

Marlon Lynch joins the security consulting firm as principal consultant after serving as vice chancellor of public safety at CU Boulder.

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