March/April 2026

  • Automated Safe Deposit Systems in Casinos to Prioritize Privacy and Security
  • Optimizing Surveillance Through Multi-Streaming
  • Modernizing Perimeter Protection
  • From Video to Metadata


Features

Person scanning cellphone

The Future of Access Control In 2026

By KeShia Thomas

Explore the five key trends as physical security and digital infrastructure converge to create more connected, user-centric, and open ecosystems.


AI scanning security footage

Why The Future of Security Starts at the Edge

By Adam Lowenstein

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


Electronic access gate in building

The First Line of Defense

By Brach Bengtzen

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


People walking in the street

The Fast Pace of AI Innovation

By David Antar

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


Surveillance cameras on building

Community Driven Video Technology

By Sam Phillips

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


Person scanning into airport

Identity has Become Core Infrastructure

By Rob Sutton

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


Person scanning their fingerprint

Automated Safe Deposit Systems in Casinos to Prioritize Privacy and Security

By Emmanuel Harir-Forouch

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


Person sitting in front of multiple screens

Optimizing Surveillance Through Multi-Streaming

By Eddie Acosta

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


Aerial view of electrical substation

Modernizing Perimeter Protection with the Defense in Depth Method

By Alex Reichard

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


New Products

  • 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.

  • Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure.

  • Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems, an industry-leading manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle secure entrance control access systems, is pleased to announce the release of its groundbreaking V07 software. The V07 software update is designed specifically to address cybersecurity concerns and will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of Automatic Systems applications. With the new V07 software, updates will be delivered by means of an encrypted file.