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Netwatch Names LaShonda Tenner Senior HR Business Partner

LaShonda Tenner joins proactive video monitoring firm Netwatch to drive talent acquisition and employee engagement across North America.

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O.W.L Appoints Dakota Price Regional Sales Manager

Dakota Price will lead radar security system sales across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas and New Mexico from Houston.

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Minnesota Water Facilities Shift to Manual Operations Following Cyberattacks

Automated control systems across five municipal systems were targeted in recent cyber incidents, prompting immediate recovery efforts.



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Mike Taylor Appointed DMP Executive Vice President of Sales

Security industry veteran brings 20 years of leadership experience to direct market growth and team development for the manufacturer.

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Security Industry Association Names Jacob Hengel Video Subcommittee Chair

The CTO of YourSix will lead efforts to develop, review and advocate for video technology standards across the security sector.

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How Commercial and Multifamily Trends are Changing Hardware Decisions

Commercial and mixed-use developments require precise hardware selection to prevent premature maintenance costs without overbuilding low-traffic openings.

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Mega-Event Security Requires a Comprehensive Security Program

Modern stadium security operates like a temporary city command center, merging regional transit data and AI video analytics to ensure frictionless fan experiences.

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In An Ever-changing Marketplace

After five decades covering security technology, adapting to digital transformation requires shifting from static print reporting to interactive, multi-format digital engagement.

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Why Edge and On-Prem GenAI Matter

Deploying natural-language Generative AI directly on edge devices protects critical infrastructure by accelerating forensic search without creating cloud cyber exposures.

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Can Cloud Solutions Improve Security and Monitor Activities?

Migrating physical security IoT devices to hybrid cloud architectures shifts maintenance burdens while shielding networks against escalating device hacking threats.

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Gunshot Detection: Closing a Critical Gap

Single-sensor acoustic detection paired with on-device AI transforms high-risk parking lots from reactive blind spots into real-time threat verification zones.

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How AI is Closing the Loop Between What Cameras See and What They Learn

Dual-tasking remote security guards during off-peak hours creates a continuous feedback loop that replaces stock dataset training with real-world surveillance context.

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A Smarter Path Forward: Convergence and Open Edge Computing

Converging physical and digital identity while deploying mobile credentials and edge intelligence enables organizations to modernize access control without expensive rip-and-replace overhauls.

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From Fragmented Access Control to Connected, Intelligent Security

Connecting legacy infrastructure to unified cloud management platforms eliminates operational silos and migration risks without forcing disruptive "rip and replace" projects.

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Building a Winning Security Playbook

Modern mega-event security requires transitioning from static checklists to dynamic risk mitigation frameworks that integrate unified command hubs with advanced screening technologies.

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SIA and PSA Partner to Launch Executive Leadership Program

A new six-week cohort initiative aims to prepare mid and senior security professionals for corporate C-suite roles.

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Supreme Court Justices Request Increased Funding for Executive Protection

Justices urge Congress to expand protective details and cybersecurity measures to combat rising threats and guard against agent burnout.

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Iluminar Hires Critical Infrastructure Expert Ron Martin

A retired Army officer joins the security illumination provider to guide physical and cyber protection strategies.

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  • 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

  • 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.

  • FEP GameChanger

    FEP GameChanger

    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.