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Hanwha Vision Unveils OnCAFE Cloudbased Access Control Platform

Hanwha Vision is opening new doors for security applications with the launch of OnCAFE (Cloud Access For Everyone), a cloud-hosted Access Control as a Service platform and the latest tool in the company’s expanding line of cloud-based solutions. Delivering a user-friendly, scalable, and cost-effective option for access control needs, OnCAFE reduces the deployment challenges traditionally associated with system initialization, device, user, and software management.

Acoem Showcases New AI Model and On-Premises Cadence Software for ATD Gunshot Detection System at GSX 2025

At GSX booth #3307, Acoem, a global leader in advanced physical security solutions, will showcase important updates to its ATD gunshot detection technology, and a new on-premises option for its Cadence software, reinforcing its position as a leader in edge-based acoustic AI gunshot detection.

Boon Edam Demonstrates Seamless Secure Entrances and Biometric Integrations at GSX 2025

Boon Edam Inc., provider of in physical security entrances, will spotlight its latest integrated solutions at GSX 2025, designed to address evolving security risks and stringent compliance requirements. Attendees can visit Booth #2739 in New Orleans from September 29 to October 1 to experience these solutions firsthand.



Securitas Technology to Spotlight New Innovations at GSX

Securitas Technology, the world’s second-largest commercial electronic security company, will showcase its latest innovations and industry-leading capabilities at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2025, taking place Sept. 29 to Oct. 1 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 

Bosch Video Systems Unveils AI-Enabled Solutions

Bosch Video Systems will introduce products and solutions designed to significantly enhance situational awareness for customers. Visitors to the GSX booth 1555 will experience a GenAI solution with reasoning capabilities, cameras with edge-based AI, and the latest version of BVMS software that helps users focus on events that need attention. Leveraging visual intelligence, the new offerings empower customers to anticipate potential incidents and quickly take measures to address adverse situations.

Viakoo Announces Breakthrough IoT Security Benchmarks with DFM-AutoMode

Viakoo today announced a breakthrough in IoT vulnerability remediation that renders traditional, time-consuming methods obsolete. With the release of Device Firmware Manager AutoMode (DFM-AutoMode), Viakoo is enhancing its flagship Viakoo Action Platform with an autonomous remediation solution powered by AI intelligence. This new capability shrinks an organization's IoT attack surface faster than any other security solution by dramatically accelerating the time to remediate known vulnerabilities.

Nothing Artificial About this Intelligence

I have been looking forward to this year’s GSX show in New Orleans, the Cresent City, or if you prefer The Big Easy. It seems like quite a while since we’ve been here. Twenty years ago, ASIS, as it was known then was literally washed out of the city by someone known as Katrina. It is a good thing to come back to NOLA.

Trackforce Launches ReportPro AI to Elevate Security Incident Reporting with Real-Time AI Assistance

Trackforce, a security workforce management platform, today announced the launch of ReportPro AI within its TrackTik platform, an industry-first enhancement to incident reporting designed for guards, supervisors, and compliance teams. By combining real-time language support, instant executive summaries, and transparent audit trails, ReportPro AI enables security teams to save time, improve accuracy, and meet rising client and regulatory expectations.

Securitas Enhances Data Center Security With Smart Screening

Powered by a new strategic partnership, Securitas is leading the way in physical security for the fast-growing data center sector by integrating millimeter wave people screening technology to detect threats.

From Monitors to Mission Control

Security Operations Centers (SOC) were once defined by rows of static monitors, each displaying a single feed with operators quietly watching for issues. That model has become obsolete. Incidents evolve too quickly, data comes from multiple locations, and decisions must be made in seconds—not minutes.

Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Welcomes Ryan Kaltenbuagh to FAST Board of Directors

The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named Ryan Kaltenbaugh of M.C. Dean to the FAST Board of Directors – an expert-led group drawn from the membership of the Security Industry Association (SIA) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA) and that defines and refines FAST’s strategic plan, as well as the foundation’s annual goals.

ZBeta Strengthens Consulting Team with Addition of Chris Deck

ZBeta, a pioneer in delivering comprehensive physical security consulting services, has appointed Chris Deck as a Senior Technology Consultant. With nearly 30 years of experience in physical security system design, Chris brings deep technical expertise, proven leadership, and a global perspective to his new role.

Arrow Security Elevates Darren Claphan to Chief Security Officer

Arrow Security, one of the nation’s leading providers of physical security solutions, is excited to announce the promotion of Darren Claphan as the company’s Chief Security Officer.

New Gas Monkey Garage Venue Uses AI-Enhanced Video Technology

Gas Monkey Garage, the automotive custom shop and entertainment brand founded by Richard Rawlings of Fast N’ Loud TV fame, has opened a vibrant new restaurant and bar in South Dakota, equipped with advanced, AI-enhanced video tech from IDIS Americas.

NAPCO Welcomes Richard Gibbey as National Accounts Sales Manager

NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSSC) is pleased to announce that Richard Gibbey has joined the company as National Accounts Sales Manager. In this role, Gibbey will be responsible for driving sales growth and developing strategic relationships with national accounts across NAPCO’s security product portfolio. He will report to Duane Warehime, Vice President of Sales, NAPCO National Accounts.

K2 Security Screening Group President Recognized as a Woman of Achievement

K2 Security Screening Group is proud to share that our President, Kathy Neiswender, has been honored as a Woman of Achievement by Airport Voice. The prestigious award recognizes exceptional leaders whose vision, dedication, and expertise are driving change across the aviation industry.

Data Driven, Proactive Response

As cities face rising demands for smarter policing and faster emergency response, Real Time Crime Centers (RTCCs) are emerging as essential hubs for data-driven public safety. In this interview, two experts with deep field experience — Ross Bourgeois of New Orleans and Dean Cunningham of Axis Communications — draw on decades of operational, leadership and technology expertise to share how RTCCs are transforming public safety through innovation, interagency collaboration and a relentless focus on community impact.

Integration Imagination: The Future of Connected Operations

Security teams that collaborate cross-functionally and apply imagination and creativity to envision and design their ideal integrated ecosystem will have the biggest upside to corporate security and operational benefits.

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  • 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.”

  • QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    The latest Qualcomm® Vision Intelligence Platform offers next-generation smart camera IoT solutions to improve safety and security across enterprises, cities and spaces. The Vision Intelligence Platform was expanded in March 2022 with the introduction of the QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC), which delivers superior artificial intelligence (AI) inferencing at the edge.

  • ResponderLink

    ResponderLink

    Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global leader in gunshot detection solutions, has introduced ResponderLink, a groundbreaking new 911 notification service for gunshot events. ResponderLink completes the circle from detection to 911 notification to first responder awareness, giving law enforcement enhanced situational intelligence they urgently need to save lives. Integrating SDS’s proven gunshot detection system with Noonlight’s SendPolice platform, ResponderLink is the first solution to automatically deliver real-time gunshot detection data to 911 call centers and first responders. When shots are detected, the 911 dispatching center, also known as the Public Safety Answering Point or PSAP, is contacted based on the gunfire location, enabling faster initiation of life-saving emergency protocols.