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Q-and-A: Paxton Chief Commercial Officer Gareth O’Hara

We recently sat down with Paxton’s Chief Commercial Officer Gareth O’Hara to talk about the company’s growth and plans for the US market. O’Hara recently relocated from the UK to the US to help the company’s growth plans.

Eagle Eye Remote Video Monitoring Delivers Affordable, Professional, Real-time Crime Prevention

Eagle Eye Networks, the global leader in cloud video surveillance, today introduced Eagle Eye Remote Video Monitoring, a security solution that deters crime before it happens. Combining best-in-class AI technology with highly skilled monitoring company professionals, Eagle Eye Remote Video Monitoring detects, intervenes and prevents crime, accelerates police response, and delivers 24/7 protection at a fraction of the cost of traditional security guards.

Alan Gillmore, IV Assumes Presidency of The Monitoring Association

The Monitoring Association (TMA) is proud to announce that Alan Gillmore, IV, President of Gillmore Security Systems. Inc. has been appointed as TMA’s 38th President. Gillmore assumed the role at the conclusion of TMA’s 75th Anniversary Annual Meeting, held on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025, in Palm Springs, California.

Elite Interactive Expands Team to Target Innovation and Strategic Growth

Elite Interactive Solutions, the industry pioneer in remote video guarding and real-time crime prevention, announces the appointment of three key executive roles. The staffing additions come in the wake of the recent private equity investment from CIVC Partners and promotion of Michael Zatulov to CEO. Joining Elite are Jonathan Schwan as CFO, Thomas Stone III as Chief Security Officer, and Eran Yaniv as Vice President of Engineering.

SIA Women in Security Forum Launches Sixth Annual CAN DO Challenge to Combat Food Insecurity

The Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum (WISF) has officially launched the sixth annual CAN DO Challenge, a charitable initiative running Oct. 13 through Dec. 3, 2025, designed to unite the security industry in the fight against food insecurity during the holiday season.

HID Signs Agreement to Acquire IDmelon, Expand Passwordless Authentication Capabilities

HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire IDmelon, a Vancouver-based secure sign-in solution provider that streamlines the adoption of passwordless authentication through its proprietary software platform.

Securitas Technology Releases 2026 Global Technology Outlook Report

Securitas Technology, the world’s second-largest commercial electronic security company, today released its 2026 Global Technology Outlook Report on the state of security technology, with recommendations on how organizations across the globe can position themselves for success in the years to come.

Convergint Opens New U.S. Headquarters

Convergint, a global safety and security technology solutions integrator, today announced the opening of its new U.S. headquarters, the Convergint Development Center. Located at Bell Works, 2000 Center Drive, this marks a milestone in the company’s growth and notable achievements. Over the past year, Convergint has expanded its reach with strategic acquisitions in the U.S. and Canada; strengthened its ability to deliver cutting-edge technology integrations and consistent, high-quality service on a global scale; and significantly increased revenue by serving clients across industries and geographies.



Totem Achieves Immix Central Station Certification Status

Immix, the global provider of commercial central station and remote SOC software for managed video and security services, today announced that Totem has achieved status as a certified video monitoring center through the Immix Central Station Certification program.

ONVIF to End Support for Profile S, Recommends Profile T as Replacement

ONVIF, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announces that it will end support for ONVIF Profile S, and is recommending the use of its successor, Profile T.

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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.

  • 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.”

  • 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