Dealers & Integrators


Paxton Secures Highlands Grow Facility

Paxton Secures Highlands Grow Facility

Based in Lapeer, Michigan, Highlands Grow provides consumable cannabis products to U.S.-based retailers, projects. The volume of produce they cultivate is of extremely high-market value and needs to be secured with a sophisticated and advanced security system as stated by Michigan state law.

Allied Universal CEO Steve Jones Provides Midyear Update on State of Labor Market in the Private Security Industry

Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services provider and the world’s seventh largest private employer, is led by Global Chairman and CEO Steve Jones.

Power, Elevated

Power is a lifeline, a critical component for connected products and devices in the physical security, access control and loT industries. We know how important it is to have in our everyday lives – and for the critical infrastructure, 24/7 power is a mandate for life safety.

Bosch to Acquire Paladin Technologies and Expand Its Building Services Business in North America

Bosch plans to acquire Paladin Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Vancouver, Canada – a provider of security and life safety solutions and system integration services in North America.

i-PRO Receives OMNIA Partners (formerly NCPA) Award to Help Protect the Public Sector with Edge-based AI Analytics

i-PRO Americas Inc., a global leader in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, today announced that it has been awarded a contract from OMNIA Partners (formerly NCPA).

Viisights Wise 3.0 Ushers in Next Generation of Behavioral Recognition Video Analytics

viisights, Inc., a global leader in behavioral recognition video analytics, announces the release of Wise 3.0, ushering in the next generation of advanced proactive and preemptive analytics for professional security, safety and business intelligence applications.

Gunnebo Entrance Control Welcomes New Marketing Team to Drive Growth and Innovation

Gunnebo Entrance Control, a global provider of entrance control solutions, is pleased to announce the expansion of its marketing team, with new appointments dedicated to driving growth, enhancing brand visibility and delivering innovative marketing strategies.

SaaS Applications Have a Mind of Their Own

Multi-cloud environments are common, and popular because they simplify what used to be complicated workflows, and they help organizations stay connected in an efficient manner. They do, however, also pose a significant cybersecurity challenge because they allow users to play multiple roles and have numerous constantly changing privileges.



Iris ID is the Lead Supplier of Iris Biometric Technology for Participants in the FBI Iris Service

Iris ID, a global leader in iris recognition technology for 25 years has been supporting the FBI since the initial pilot of the Next Generation Identification (NGI) Iris Service in 2014.

Why Integrators Should Offer Surge Protection

Why Integrators Should Offer Surge Protection

Picture this – you have just completed a relatively large security system installation for a new enterprise client. The cost of this new system was well into the hundreds of thousands of dollars, representing a significant investment for both you and the deploying organization. But less than a month after install, the customer calls you upset and in a panic.

Altronix Appoints New Rep Firms to Strengthen its Footprint in the Northeast U.S. and Canada

Altronix, a leading manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and transmission solutions for the professional security industry, announces the appointment of two new independent sales teams covering the Northeast United States and all of Canada.

ASSA ABLOY Integrates Aperio® Wireless Technology with Verkada Command

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions completed the integration of their Aperio® wireless lock technology with Verkada’s Command cloud-based management platform, delivering a fully integrated hardware and software solution that strengthens safety while simplifying management and lowering total cost of ownership.

Axis Communications Optimizes Production to Conquer Supply Chain Constraints

Axis Communications, an industry leader in video surveillance, announced today that the company has reached key supply chain milestones, including more than 45% year-over-year increase in Q1 deliveries with continued growth through May 31, and record inventory levels in its Americas distribution channel to meet strong demand from integrators and end customers.

At Brinks Home™ Our Security Systems Work So You Don’t Have To

As summer nears and you start making vacation plans, it is vital to ensure your home security system is prepared to monitor your home. Regularly checking and testing your system is a valuable habit that protects your home and possessions.

Evolv Technology Partners With Ricoh To Provide Comprehensive Service Delivery

Evolv Technology a leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening, has announced a partnership with Ricoh USA, Inc., one of the largest global service delivery organizations, to expand Evolv’s customer service program.

Is Radar the Missing Piece to Your Perimeter

Traditional perimeter solutions that provide physical and visual barriers to unauthorized access to a site include long stretches of fencing, gates and other perimeter technologies, including video surveillance.

Making Your Security and Surveillance “Smarter”

Many vehicles, homes and businesses already have some level of “smart” technology and automation currently in use. That trend will only accelerate through increased use of more sophisticated mobile and connected devices, combined with AI, for more consumer and professional applications.

SIA Is Committed To Continue Developing Its Industry Standards In Accordance With ANSI Requirements And Invites Members To Get Involved

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has successfully completed the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) reaccreditation process for its standards development program. ANSI

Convergint Doubles Down on Financial Sector Business as Institutions Invest in Branch Automation, Safety, and Security

Convergint has announced that its financial sector business achieved significant growth throughout 2022/2023.

Security Industry Association Establishes National Security Systems Technician Apprenticeship Program

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has secured approval from the U.S. Department of Labor for its national program standards establishing a new apprenticeship initiative for security technicians and installers.

Featured

  • The Next Generation

    Video security technology has reached an inflection point. With advancements in cloud infrastructure and internet bandwidth, hybrid cloud solutions can now deliver new capabilities and business opportunities for security professionals and their customers. Read Now

  • Help Your Customer Protect Themselves

    In the world of IT, insider threats are on a steep upward trajectory. The cost of these threats - including negligent and malicious employees that may steal authorized users’ credentials, rose from $8.3 million in 2018 to $16.2 million in 2023. Insider threats towards physical infrastructures often bleed into the realm of cybersecurity; for instance, consider an unauthorized user breaching a physical data center and plugging in a laptop to download and steal sensitive digital information. Read Now

  • Enhanced Situation Awareness

    Did someone break into the building? Maybe it is just an employee pulling an all-nighter. Or is it an actual perpetrator? Audio analytics, available in many AI-enabled cameras, can add context to what operators see on the screen, helping them validate assumptions. If a glass-break detection alert is received moments before seeing a person on camera, the added situational awareness makes the event more actionable. Read Now

  • Transformative Advances

    Over the past decade, machine learning has enabled transformative advances in physical security technology. We have seen some amazing progress in using machine learning algorithms to train computers to assess and improve computational processes. Although such tools are helpful for security and operations, machines are still far from being capable of thinking or acting like humans. They do, however, offer unique opportunities for teams to enhance security and productivity. Read Now

New Products

  • Unified VMS

    AxxonSoft introduces version 2.0 of the Axxon One VMS. The new release features integrations with various physical security systems, making Axxon One a unified VMS. Other enhancements include new AI video analytics and intelligent search functions, hardened cybersecurity, usability and performance improvements, and expanded cloud capabilities 3

  • Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure. 3

  • Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, a red/green illuminated light ring, and is IP65 rated, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use as part of an automatic door or access control system. ValueWave™ no-touch switches are designed for easy installation and trouble-free service in high traffic applications. In addition to this narrow version, the CM-221 & CM-222 Series switches are available in a range of other models with single and double gang heavy-gauge stainless steel faceplates and include illuminated light rings. 3