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Smart Surveillance in Modern Casinos

From AI-driven analytics to 4K data infrastructure, discover how casinos are navigating shifting regulations and tech to protect the bottom line.

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Why The Future of Security Starts at the Edge

Discover how a metadata-led approach and Edge AI are replacing traditional video streaming to slash cloud costs and improve real-time response.

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The First Line of Defense

Modern perimeter protection is evolving beyond simple fences, combining physical barriers with smart sensors to create welcoming yet secure environments.



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What Are You Reading for Fun?

From ICE enforcement to rising crime statistics, a look at the massive operational challenges facing the Department of Homeland Security in 2026.

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The Fast Pace of AI Innovation

From Vision Language Models to Agentic AI, discover how the next generation of multimodal systems is transforming threat detection and response.

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Community Driven Video Technology

How Lancaster, PA transformed from a crime-ridden "tipping point" to a thriving downtown using a unique, nonprofit-led 4K video surveillance network.

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Identity has Become Core Infrastructure

As global travel volumes soar, airports are ditching siloed manual checks for integrated biometric systems to eliminate identity bottlenecks.

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Modernizing Perimeter Protection with the Defense in Depth Method

As US utilities face 60 new vulnerabilities daily, a defense-in-depth strategy is essential to protect aging infrastructure from physical attacks.

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Automated Safe Deposit Systems in Casinos to Prioritize Privacy and Security

Automated safe deposit systems integrate with casino infrastructure to provide 24/7 private asset storage without the need for staff intervention.

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Optimizing Surveillance Through Multi-Streaming

Critical infrastructure demands smarter stream management to balance high-res forensic recording with low-bandwidth live monitoring.

Allied Universal Earns Five-Star Newsweek Honors

The security provider was recognized for the third consecutive year as one of the best workplaces for female professionals.

Digital.ai Automates Mobile App Hardening With AI

The updated Quick Protect Agent integrates post-build security for Android and iOS into the CI/CD pipeline to defend against reverse engineering.

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Navigating the ALPR Governance Evolution

As license plate recognition networks scale, data stewardship and automated redaction are becoming the primary drivers of long-term program legitimacy.

Three Industry Advocates Honored for Public Policy Leadership

The SIA recognizes Brett Feddersen, Gene Fullano and John Steele for their work on drone security and legislation.

Coweta County 911 Streamlines Emergency Alarm Response

New technology reduces call processing times and eliminates manual data entry for emergency dispatchers in Georgia.

CEIA USA Launches Enhanced Security Screening Systems

New OPENGATE 2.0 and SAMD systems aim to eliminate checkpoint bottlenecks in schools, healthcare facilities, and public venues.

Meta Outsourcer Exposed in Massive Credential Leak

Research from Suzu Labs reveals over 100 compromised credentials at Sama, the firm reviewing sensitive smart glasses footage.

AtlasIED Opens Experience Center in Germany

The new showroom and training facility in Warendorf marks the commercial audio and security manufacturer’s latest expansion into the European market.

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New Products

  • 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

  • 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.”

  • 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.