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Brinks Home Moves Headquarters to Modern Dallas Facility

The smart home security giant relocates to a 27,000-square-foot Class A office space in Farmers Branch to support its hybrid work model.

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ZBeta Explores PKOC Standards in New Tech Perspective

A new industry report analyzes how public key open credentials could eliminate proprietary locks in physical access control systems.

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ELK Products and Phantom Fog Partner on Active Deterrence

A new integration combines an intelligent alarm engine with rapid fog deployment to physically disrupt intruders before law enforcement arrives.



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LakeComm 911 Automates Emergency Alarm Processing System

The new technology eliminates manual phone calls from monitoring companies to dispatchers, saving dozens of hours each month.

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IQSIGHT Appoints Ted Wilkinson as North American Sales VP

The former Bosch Video Systems names a 30-year industry veteran to accelerate regional growth and strengthen channel partner relationships.

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CHeKT Updates Video Security Platform for Commercial Properties

The latest version of the platform introduces advanced system partitioning to manage large, complex facilities.

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Mississippi County Launches 911 Camera Sharing Program

Hinds County partners with Brivo to give emergency dispatchers instant visual access during active incidents.

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Ipsotek Joins Dell AI Factory Ecosystem

The computer vision provider will integrate its real-time video analytics software into Dell’s scalable enterprise artificial intelligence initiative.

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Iris ID Showcases Face and Eye Security Tech

New multimodal biometric scanners aim to secure borders and corporate workflows.

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Worldview and Emergency24 Partner for Remote Guarding

The strategic collaboration aims to help security dealers and monitoring centers scale proactive video surveillance services across the United States.

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Emergency24 Names Melissa Hence Director of Conversions

The wholesale monitoring provider establishes a new operational role to manage expanding dealer account migrations.

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The Monitoring Association Elects 2026-2028 Board Members

Seven security and professional monitoring industry leaders have been chosen to guide the trade association’s strategic initiatives through 2028.

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Athena Security Launches Radar Weapons Screening System

The new system uses non-ionizing imaging radar technology to help security teams screen bags, boots and lower legs in real time.

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Gallagher Security Automates Access Control With New Software Update

New features streamline credential approvals, introduce biometric integrations and connect reporting tools to business intelligence platforms.

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Motorola to Buy Drone Defense Firm for Billions

The acquisition expands the communications giant’s public safety portfolio as federal regulations ease restrictions on counter-unmanned aerial systems.

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Video Security Firm IQSIGHT Named CVE Numbering Authority

The designation allows the company to directly assign identifiers and track software vulnerabilities.

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ZBeta Names Sergio Delgado Research Operations Manager

The former Genetec team lead will oversee operational workflows and technology evaluation for the firm's LabZ initiative.

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SIA Appoints New Utilities Advisory Board Vice Chair

The Security Industry Association appointed a technology executive to help lead its specialized group focused on critical infrastructure protection.

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New Products

  • 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.”

  • 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.

  • 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.