The ongoing acceptance of AI and advanced data analytics has allowed surveillance camera technology to shift from being a tactical tool to a strategic business solution. Combining traditional surveillance technology with AI-based data-driven insights can streamline transportation systems, enhance traffic management, improve situational awareness, optimize resource allocation and streamline emergency response procedures.
- By Zareh Megerdoonian
- Jul 30, 2025
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is now accepting applications for two key SIA scholarship programs: the SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship and the James Rothstein Business Scholarship. These scholarships offer funds to security industry professionals, as well as students, to help them further their career, professional development and educational goals.
Four people were killed, including a NYPD officer, in a midtown Manhattan shooting on Monday. That’s according to CNN.
- By Brent Dirks
- Jul 29, 2025
The future of smart city technology is not being shaped in Silicon Valley — it is taking root in Dubuque, Iowa. With a population of about 60,000, this mid-sized city has become a live testbed for AI-driven traffic management thanks to a unique public-private collaboration led by Milestone Systems. Project Hafnia demonstrates how cities can transform urban mobility and safety through Responsible Technology—without costly infrastructure overhauls.
- By Howard Carder
- Jul 29, 2025
Public safety communications have long been used to help first responders save lives and to help keep first responders safe, improve response time, and enhance interagency coordination. These communication solutions may include mobile (5G), radio telecommunication and mass notification systems.
- By Bruce Czerwinski
- Jul 28, 2025
AI innovation is rapidly transforming video security. Edge-based AI centered on object detection excels at detecting people and vehicles to alert to threats like brandished guns or perimeter breaches. However, the onus is on the user to gather more details to fully understand the situation.
- By Matthew Cirnigliaro
- Jul 28, 2025
Artisan Apartment Homes, a luxury apartment complex in Dunedin, Florida, recently transitioned from mechanical keys to electronic locks and centralized system software with support from Allegion US, a leading provider of security solutions, technology and services, and Florida-based Comfort Technologies, which specializes in deploying multifamily access control, IoT devices and software management solutions.
Interface Systems, a leading managed service provider delivering business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, today released a compliance guide to help New York retailers meet the requirements of the state’s Retail Worker Safety Act and its chapter amendment, Senate Bill S740. The law’s 270-day grace period expired on June 4, 2025, and retailers that have not completed the mandated steps now face potential penalties and increased liability.
Mall of America®, the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America, announced an expansion of its ongoing partnership with Axis Communications to deploy cutting-edge car-counting video analytics across more than a dozen locations. With this expansion, Mall of America (MOA) has boosted operational efficiency, improved safety and security, and enabled more informed decision-making around employee scheduling and streamlining transportation for large events.
New owner, new company name: the sale of Bosch Group’s security and communications technology product business to European investment firm Triton has been successfully completed. With all necessary clearances secured, KEENFINITY Group will operate as an independent company within the Triton portfolio, effective today.