Emerging Technologies


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NAPCO Integrates MVP Access Platform With BadgePass

A new software partnership automates cloud-based credential printing and unifies door access permissions to streamline building security.

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Boon Edam Joins Convergint Global Elite Partner Program

The partnership aligns the two physical security giants to expand the deployment of secured entry solutions across global markets.

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Parker Group Unveils Browser Based AV Recording Platform

The new software allows command centers and security operations to record and sync multiple video feeds simultaneously without proprietary plugins.

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DroneShield Rolls Out First European Manufactured Counter UAS System

The defense contractor expanded its global supply chain to boost regional production and supply resilience for European allies.

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Manchester Police Deploy Advanced Security Scanners in Custody Suite

The high-resolution millimeter wave technology aims to reduce strip searches and improve detainee privacy.

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X-Ray System Deployed at Lithuanian Government Facility

The AXIS CXi screening device has been implemented to protect a government building against postal and material threats.

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ELK Products and Phantom Fog Partner on Active Deterrence

A new integration combines an intelligent alarm engine with rapid fog deployment to physically disrupt intruders before law enforcement arrives.

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Mississippi County Launches 911 Camera Sharing Program

Hinds County partners with Brivo to give emergency dispatchers instant visual access during active incidents.



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Iris ID Showcases Face and Eye Security Tech

New multimodal biometric scanners aim to secure borders and corporate workflows.

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Athena Security Launches Radar Weapons Screening System

The new system uses non-ionizing imaging radar technology to help security teams screen bags, boots and lower legs in real time.

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Gallagher Security Automates Access Control With New Software Update

New features streamline credential approvals, introduce biometric integrations and connect reporting tools to business intelligence platforms.

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Motorola to Buy Drone Defense Firm for Billions

The acquisition expands the communications giant’s public safety portfolio as federal regulations ease restrictions on counter-unmanned aerial systems.

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Gartner Forecasts Surge in Worldwide AI Spending

Global AI investments are projected to hit $2.59 trillion as enterprises ramp up infrastructure and automation tools.

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Hytera System Expands Security Communications Nationwide

Imperial Events Security Services transitions from analog to digital and cellular platforms to support nationwide growth.

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Electronic Security Association Launches Research Center

The initiative will provide custom macroeconomic tracking and a monthly industry performance index for security integrators.

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Drone Detection Tech Integrates With Public Safety Software

A new technological alliance unifies airspace monitoring and ground-level security data to accelerate law enforcement responses to airborne threats.

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AI Deepfakes Force Fintech Identity Models Toward Cryptographic Proof

Traditional risk-scoring and behavioral authentication fail against generative AI, driving banks to adopt hardware-rooted cryptographic keys.

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Panama Hospitality Venue Deploys Advanced Automation Ecosystem

Next Level Tech installs a centralized Control4 and ADI infrastructure to manage multi-space hospitality operations.

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Echodyne Partners With Axon on Public Safety Radar

A new collaboration integrates advanced radar technology into public safety drone programs to track low-altitude airspace activity.

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NAPCO Security Technologies Wins Stellar Service Award

Dealers recognize the security manufacturer for its exceptional recurring monthly revenue support and solutions.

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New Products

  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.”

  • Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems, an industry-leading manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle secure entrance control access systems, is pleased to announce the release of its groundbreaking V07 software. The V07 software update is designed specifically to address cybersecurity concerns and will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of Automatic Systems applications. With the new V07 software, updates will be delivered by means of an encrypted file.

  • ResponderLink

    ResponderLink

    Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global leader in gunshot detection solutions, has introduced ResponderLink, a groundbreaking new 911 notification service for gunshot events. ResponderLink completes the circle from detection to 911 notification to first responder awareness, giving law enforcement enhanced situational intelligence they urgently need to save lives. Integrating SDS’s proven gunshot detection system with Noonlight’s SendPolice platform, ResponderLink is the first solution to automatically deliver real-time gunshot detection data to 911 call centers and first responders. When shots are detected, the 911 dispatching center, also known as the Public Safety Answering Point or PSAP, is contacted based on the gunfire location, enabling faster initiation of life-saving emergency protocols.