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Boon Edam Demonstrates Seamless Secure Entrances and Biometric Integrations at GSX 2025

Boon Edam Inc., provider of in physical security entrances, will spotlight its latest integrated solutions at GSX 2025, designed to address evolving security risks and stringent compliance requirements. Attendees can visit Booth #2739 in New Orleans from September 29 to October 1 to experience these solutions firsthand.

Securitas Technology to Spotlight New Innovations at GSX

Securitas Technology, the world’s second-largest commercial electronic security company, will showcase its latest innovations and industry-leading capabilities at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2025, taking place Sept. 29 to Oct. 1 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 

Bosch Video Systems Unveils AI-Enabled Solutions

Bosch Video Systems will introduce products and solutions designed to significantly enhance situational awareness for customers. Visitors to the GSX booth 1555 will experience a GenAI solution with reasoning capabilities, cameras with edge-based AI, and the latest version of BVMS software that helps users focus on events that need attention. Leveraging visual intelligence, the new offerings empower customers to anticipate potential incidents and quickly take measures to address adverse situations.



Viakoo Announces Breakthrough IoT Security Benchmarks with DFM-AutoMode

Viakoo today announced a breakthrough in IoT vulnerability remediation that renders traditional, time-consuming methods obsolete. With the release of Device Firmware Manager AutoMode (DFM-AutoMode), Viakoo is enhancing its flagship Viakoo Action Platform with an autonomous remediation solution powered by AI intelligence. This new capability shrinks an organization's IoT attack surface faster than any other security solution by dramatically accelerating the time to remediate known vulnerabilities.

Nothing Artificial About this Intelligence

I have been looking forward to this year’s GSX show in New Orleans, the Cresent City, or if you prefer The Big Easy. It seems like quite a while since we’ve been here. Twenty years ago, ASIS, as it was known then was literally washed out of the city by someone known as Katrina. It is a good thing to come back to NOLA.

Trackforce Launches ReportPro AI to Elevate Security Incident Reporting with Real-Time AI Assistance

Trackforce, a security workforce management platform, today announced the launch of ReportPro AI within its TrackTik platform, an industry-first enhancement to incident reporting designed for guards, supervisors, and compliance teams. By combining real-time language support, instant executive summaries, and transparent audit trails, ReportPro AI enables security teams to save time, improve accuracy, and meet rising client and regulatory expectations.

Securitas Enhances Data Center Security With Smart Screening

Powered by a new strategic partnership, Securitas is leading the way in physical security for the fast-growing data center sector by integrating millimeter wave people screening technology to detect threats.

From Monitors to Mission Control

Security Operations Centers (SOC) were once defined by rows of static monitors, each displaying a single feed with operators quietly watching for issues. That model has become obsolete. Incidents evolve too quickly, data comes from multiple locations, and decisions must be made in seconds—not minutes.

Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Welcomes Ryan Kaltenbuagh to FAST Board of Directors

The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named Ryan Kaltenbaugh of M.C. Dean to the FAST Board of Directors – an expert-led group drawn from the membership of the Security Industry Association (SIA) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA) and that defines and refines FAST’s strategic plan, as well as the foundation’s annual goals.

ZBeta Strengthens Consulting Team with Addition of Chris Deck

ZBeta, a pioneer in delivering comprehensive physical security consulting services, has appointed Chris Deck as a Senior Technology Consultant. With nearly 30 years of experience in physical security system design, Chris brings deep technical expertise, proven leadership, and a global perspective to his new role.

Arrow Security Elevates Darren Claphan to Chief Security Officer

Arrow Security, one of the nation’s leading providers of physical security solutions, is excited to announce the promotion of Darren Claphan as the company’s Chief Security Officer.

New Gas Monkey Garage Venue Uses AI-Enhanced Video Technology

Gas Monkey Garage, the automotive custom shop and entertainment brand founded by Richard Rawlings of Fast N’ Loud TV fame, has opened a vibrant new restaurant and bar in South Dakota, equipped with advanced, AI-enhanced video tech from IDIS Americas.

NAPCO Welcomes Richard Gibbey as National Accounts Sales Manager

NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSSC) is pleased to announce that Richard Gibbey has joined the company as National Accounts Sales Manager. In this role, Gibbey will be responsible for driving sales growth and developing strategic relationships with national accounts across NAPCO’s security product portfolio. He will report to Duane Warehime, Vice President of Sales, NAPCO National Accounts.

K2 Security Screening Group President Recognized as a Woman of Achievement

K2 Security Screening Group is proud to share that our President, Kathy Neiswender, has been honored as a Woman of Achievement by Airport Voice. The prestigious award recognizes exceptional leaders whose vision, dedication, and expertise are driving change across the aviation industry.

Data Driven, Proactive Response

As cities face rising demands for smarter policing and faster emergency response, Real Time Crime Centers (RTCCs) are emerging as essential hubs for data-driven public safety. In this interview, two experts with deep field experience — Ross Bourgeois of New Orleans and Dean Cunningham of Axis Communications — draw on decades of operational, leadership and technology expertise to share how RTCCs are transforming public safety through innovation, interagency collaboration and a relentless focus on community impact.

Integration Imagination: The Future of Connected Operations

Security teams that collaborate cross-functionally and apply imagination and creativity to envision and design their ideal integrated ecosystem will have the biggest upside to corporate security and operational benefits.

Gallagher Security Welcomes Matt Butts as Executive Vice President – Americas

Gallagher Security is thrilled to announce the appointment of Matt Butts as Executive Vice President – the Americas, effective September 15.

Everon Signs Agreement to Acquire Multifamily Business from ADT

Everon, a leading security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, video, fire and life safety solutions ranked the third-largest security company in the U.S., today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the business-to-business (B2B) segments of the multifamily business from ADT LLC, one of the most trusted brands in smart home and small business security. The transaction is expected to close at the end of the third quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

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  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame.

  • 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.

  • 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.