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Shannon Handy Promoted to Site Manager of COPS Monitoring’s New Jersey Operations

COPS Monitoring promotes Shannon Handy to site manager of New Jersey Operations, highlighting her 10 years of service and leadership in monitoring center operations.

Automatic Systems Announces Two New Hires

Automatic Systems announces the addition of Andrew Saabas as technical services manager and Derek Whitis as regional sales manager for the Western U.S.

Lewis Walters Joins Ken Gould Consulting as Senior Consultant

Ken Gould Consulting appoints security industry veteran Lew Walters as senior consultant, adding more than 55 years of experience in alarm manufacturing and monitoring.



Video Surveillance Storage

Pay-as-You-Grow Storage Model

By subsidizing hardware costs and using patent-pending ALICE1 technology, Cozaint enables organizations to retain months -not days- of critical AI-ready video surveillance data.

Travelers without REAL ID will have option to pay $45 fee starting February 1

Airline passengers who do not have REAL ID-compliant identification on Sunday, Feb. 1 at airports nationwide must pay a $45 fee for identity verification before arriving at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint. The fee covers the cost of a modernized alternative identity verification system, called TSA ConfirmID. The verification will cover a 10-day travel period, so travelers who plan their return flight within that 10-day period will pay once for both flights.

DHS to End ‘Shoes-Off’ Travel Policy

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced a new policy today which will allow passengers traveling through domestic airports to keep their shoes on while passing through security screening at TSA checkpoints. The new policy will increase hospitality for travelers and streamline the TSA security checkpoint process, leading to lower wait times.

Idaho Airport Has Unusual Item Detection

A replica pipe bomb discovered in a passenger’s checked bag at Boise Airport (BOI) topped the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Top 10 list of most unusual items detected at U.S. airport security checkpoints in 2025.

Outdoor Security Camera

Hakimo Wrapped 2025: Raising the Bar for AI Security Monitoring

Adoption accelerated across commercial and enterprise environments.

Everon launches active video monitoring services for proactive threat detection and response

The integrator expands its remote video monitoring portfolio with an active video solution designed to deter crime and enable faster response across commercial environments.

AMG Products Now Officially Certified for Use in Genetec Security Center

AMG Systems of the United Kingdom and the USA has announced they have completed the Genetec certification process.

Empty School Hallway

AI Supports Human Operators

School security strengthened with use of newest technology

Altronix Partners with Hanwha Vision to Support New Access Control Offering

Altronix Trove™ Access and Power Integration Solutions Simplifies configurations and installations of OnCAFE platform

SIA and ISC West Reveal Full Conference Details

ISC West 2026 is coming up March 23–27 in Las Vegas, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West have revealed full conference details.

Cloudbrink Innovations Combine High-Performance ZTNA with Safe AI

Safe AI features unify policy and visibility capabilities for agentic AI

Digital Security

Netwrix Forecasts Growing Dependence on Identity and Data Security as AI Expands Risk

Security outlook warns that misaligned identity governance and data protection will amplify exposure as AI-driven automation accelerates.

Genetec Named One of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People

Genetec has been named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for the third consecutive year, recognizing its learning and career development programs.

Schlage America's Most Trusted® Lock for Seventh Consecutive Year

Schlage has been named America’s Most Trusted® door lock brand for the seventh consecutive year, according to the 2026 Lifestory Research study.

Level Up Your Security Offering with CHeKT Video Verification

Video verification from Emergency24 and CHeKT helps security dealers reduce false alarms, improve response times, and differentiate their monitoring services.

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  • Compact IP Video Intercom

    Viking’s X-205 Series of intercoms provide HD IP video and two-way voice communication - all wrapped up in an attractive compact chassis.

  • 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

  • AC Nio

    AC Nio

    Aiphone, a leading international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions.