Managing and maintaining locks and door hardware across a school district or university campus is a big responsibility. A building’s security needs to change over time as occupancy and use demands evolve, which can make it even more challenging. Knowing the basics of common door hardware, including locks, panic devices and door closers, can make a difference in daily operations and emergency situations.
- By Karen Keating
- Nov 27, 2024
Today, there is a strong shift from on-prem installations to cloud or hybrid-cloud deployments. As reported in the 2024 Genetec State of Physical Security report, 66% of end users said they will move to managing or storing more physical security in the cloud over the next two years.
- By Laurent Villeneuve
- Nov 26, 2024
Interface Systems, a provider of security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, has released its 2024 State of Remote Video Monitoring in Retail Chains report. The detailed study analyzed over 2 million monitoring requests across 4,156 retail locations in the United States from September 2023 to August 2024.
Axis Communications, the industry leader in video surveillance, today announced the 9th generation of its purpose-built system-on-chip (SoC). The new ARTPEC-9 SoC offers advanced video compression to reduce bandwidth and storage needs, especially beneficial for cloud-based video solutions. With an incredibly low bitrate, the SoC helps deliver high-quality imaging with outstanding forensic detail.
Eagle Eye Networks, provider of cloud video surveillance, today released the 2025 edition of its annual Trends in Video Surveillance report, identifying six trends that will have the largest impact on businesses around the world in 2025.
Ask most companies about their future technology plans and the answers will most likely include AI. Then ask how they plan to deploy it, and that is where the responses may start to vary. Every company has unique surveillance requirements that are based on market focus, scale, scope, risk tolerance, geographic area and, of course, budget. Those factors all play a role in deciding how to configure a surveillance system, and how to effectively implement technologies like AI.
- By Ramy Ayad Sr.
- Nov 20, 2024
Organizations are realizing that their greatest vulnerability often comes from within – their own people. Human error remains a significant factor in cybersecurity breaches, making it imperative for organizations to address human risk effectively. As a result, security awareness training (SAT) has emerged as a cornerstone in this endeavor because it offers a multifaceted approach to managing human risk.
The security industry spans the entire globe, with manufacturers, developers and suppliers on every continent (well, almost—sorry, Antarctica). That means when regulations pop up in one area, they often have a ripple effect that impacts the entire supply chain. Recent data privacy regulations like GDPR in Europe and CPRA in California made waves when they first went into effect, forcing businesses to change the way they approach data collection and storage to continue operating in those markets. Even highly specific regulations like the U.S.’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) can have international reverberations – and this growing volume of legislation has continued to affect global supply chains in a variety of different ways.
- By Fredrik Nilsson
- Nov 19, 2024
According to the 2024 Access Control report by Omdia, Genetec Inc, provider of enterprise physical security software, has consistently gained market share over the last six years, solidifying its position as a worldwide market leader and building upon its #2 global position for access control software.
As we move swiftly toward the end of 2024, the security industry is looking at the trends in play, what might be on the horizon, and how they will impact business opportunities and projections.
- By Peter Boriskin
- Nov 18, 2024
AMAG Technology is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Meiter as AMAG Technology's Vice President of Global Business Development for Video Solutions. This new role underscores the organization’s continued expansion support to its entire technology suite.
Napco Access Pro, a division of NAPCO Security Technologies, is proud to announce the availability of the MVP Access™ App on the Apple App Store and Google Play. This advanced mobile solution brings the full power of the *MVP Access™ Cloud-Hosted Enterprise Security and Access Platform* to users’ fingertips, providing unparalleled command and control for dealers, integrators, and security directors managing systems of all sizes.
i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), provider of professional security and public safety solutions, today announced a new line of High Zoom Bullet cameras designed to deliver exceptional long-range coverage with advanced edge AI capabilities. Equipped with powerful zoom and IR LED technologies, the new cameras offer unrivaled precision for long-distance monitoring across various environments, such as highways, parking lots, bridges, ports, and stadiums.
Evolon Technology, provider of proactive AI-driven security solutions, and United Central Control (UCC) and COPS Monitoring (COPS), premier providers of professional video monitoring, have announced a partnership to transform the proactive video monitoring market.
ASIS International (ASIS) and the International Protective Security Board (IPSB) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote collaboration and information-sharing between the two organizations. This partnership aims to foster the growth of the security industry and the executive protection community.
Retail is still a more complex and dynamic security vertical in modern society. Inherent challenges with in-store and distribution center operations are primarily due to constantly shifting consumer buying trends. Retailers must show daily flexibility to keep workers, meet sales goals and attract customers while maintaining safe and efficient operations. Retail is an intricate web of interconnected elements.
The Monitoring Association’s (TMA) President Steve Butkovich honored four of TMA’s long-serving volunteers for their impactful contributions to TMA’s ASAP service with the 2024 Mel Mahler Award, formerly known as the President’s Award on Oct. 9th at the 2024 Annual Meeting in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The Mel Mahler Award is presented at the discretion of the TMA president in recognition of outstanding contributions within his/her tenure. The 2024 Mel Mahler Award recipients are Bill Hobgood, CommSys Incorporated; Jennifer Holloway, CIBC Bank; Daniel Oppenheim, Affiliated Monitoring; and Pam Petrow, Vector Security.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes to mandate cyber risk management and reporting requirements for certain surface transportation owners and operators.