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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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    Paige Datacom Solutions Introduces Important and Innovative Cabling Products GameChanger Cable, a proven and patented solution that significantly exceeds the reach of traditional category cable will now have a FEP/FEP construction.

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    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.”

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    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.