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Convergint Opens New U.S. Headquarters

Convergint, a global safety and security technology solutions integrator, today announced the opening of its new U.S. headquarters, the Convergint Development Center. Located at Bell Works, 2000 Center Drive, this marks a milestone in the company’s growth and notable achievements. Over the past year, Convergint has expanded its reach with strategic acquisitions in the U.S. and Canada; strengthened its ability to deliver cutting-edge technology integrations and consistent, high-quality service on a global scale; and significantly increased revenue by serving clients across industries and geographies.

ONVIF to End Support for Profile S, Recommends Profile T as Replacement

ONVIF, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announces that it will end support for ONVIF Profile S, and is recommending the use of its successor, Profile T.

Totem Achieves Immix Central Station Certification Status

Immix, the global provider of commercial central station and remote SOC software for managed video and security services, today announced that Totem has achieved status as a certified video monitoring center through the Immix Central Station Certification program.



PCC Secure and LandSkyAI Form Strategic Alliance

PCC Secure, a provider of threat mitigation and protective architecture, has announced a strategic alliance with LandSkyAI, a technology firm specializing in AI-driven autonomous drone surveillance. The collaboration introduces SkyGuard, an advanced aerial monitoring solution designed to enhance perimeter security and situational awareness for high-risk properties.

ASIS International Recognizes PCC Secure as a Certified CPE Provider

PCC Secure announced recently that its library of Computer-Based Training programs has been officially recognized under the ASIS International Preferred CPE Provider Program.

Pragmatism, Productivity, and the Push for Accountability in 2025-2026

Every year, the security industry debates whether artificial intelligence is a disruption, an enabler, or a distraction. By 2025, that conversation matured, where AI became a working dimension in physical identity and access management (PIAM) programs. Observations from 2025 highlight this turning point in AI’s role in access control and define how security leaders are being distinguished based on how they apply it.

Report: Cyber Attackers Continue to Turn to AI-Based Tools to Avoid Detection

Comcast Business recently released its 2025 Cybersecurity Threat Report, a comprehensive analysis of 34.6 billion cybersecurity events detected between June 1,2024 and May 31, 2025. Now in its third year, the report offers business leaders a unique perspective into the evolving threat landscape and provides actionable insights to help organizations strengthen their defenses and align cybersecurity with business risk.

Axis Communications Creates AI-powered Video Surveillance Orchestra

What if cameras could not only see the world, but interpret it—and respond like orchestra musicians reading sheet music: instantly, precisely, and in perfect harmony? That’s what global network technology leader Axis Communications set to find out.

SIA Names Yazmina Rawji as 2025 SIA Progress Award Honoree

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Yazmina Rawji of dormakaba as the 2025 recipient of the SIA Progress Award, an honor presented by SIA’s Women in Security Forum (WISF) community celebrating individuals who pave the way to success for women in the security industry. Rawji will be presented with the award on Nov. 19 during the 2025 SIA Celebrates & Honors event.

SIA Announces Names Martin Gren as 2025 George R. Lippert Memorial Award Honoree

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Martin Gren as the 2025 recipient of the George R. Lippert Memorial Award, a prestigious honor presented annually to a distinguished individual for long-term, selfless service to the security industry and to SIA. Gren will be presented with the award on Nov. 19 during the 2025 SIA Celebrates & Honors event.

LocklyPRO Strengthens Sales Leadership Team With Two Industry Veterans

LocklyPRO, the professional division of Lockly, and a leader in delivering advanced access solutions for commercial, multifamily, and enterprise properties, today announced the addition of two seasoned sales professionals to its growing leadership team. Wade Huber is now Western Region Sales Director, and Zachary Skidmore has been named Eastern Region Sales Director, appointments that mark a key milestone in LocklyPRO’s expansion strategy, which will strengthen its ability to serve customers nationwide and drive continued growth.

Just as Expected

GSX produced a wonderful tradeshow earlier this week. Monday was surprisingly strong in the morning, and the afternoon wasn’t bad at all. That’s Monday’s results and asking attendees to travel on Sunday. Just a quick hint, no one wants to give up their weekend to travel and set up an exhibit booth. I’m just saying.

Allied Universal Report Highlights Expected Security Hazards

All is not well with the world. I know that is not breaking news.

NOLA: The Crescent City

Twenty years later we finds ourselves in New Orleans. Twenty years ago the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina forced exhibitors and attendees to look elsewhere for tradeshow floor space.

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.

Keenfinity Launches Radionix as its New Intrusion Systems Brand

KEENFINITY Group’s Intrusion & Access Business Unit launches Radionix as its new brand for intrusion alarm systems and unlocks new potential and growth opportunities. The Radionix vision is “Mission control, for your security.” This statement encapsulates the focus on empowering users with a system that seamlessly integrates every layer of security. It answers increasing security needs and customer demand for integrated, time-saving, connected and flexible solutions. Radionix addresses various industries, from retail to education, financial and commercial sectors.

Featured

  • Cost: Reactive vs. Proactive Security

    Security breaches often happen despite the availability of tools to prevent them. To combat this problem, the industry is shifting from reactive correction to proactive protection. This article will examine why so many security leaders have realized they must “lead before the breach” – not after. Read Now

  • Achieving Clear Audio

    In today’s ever-changing world of security and risk management, effective communication via an intercom and door entry communication system is a critical communication tool to keep a facility’s staff, visitors and vendors safe. Read Now

  • Beyond Apps: Access Control for Today’s Residents

    The modern resident lives in an app-saturated world. From banking to grocery delivery, fitness tracking to ridesharing, nearly every service demands another download. But when it comes to accessing the place you live, most people do not want to clutter their phone with yet another app, especially if its only purpose is to open a door. Read Now

  • Survey: 48 Percent of Worshippers Feel Less Safe Attending In-Person Services

    Almost half (48%) of those who attend religious services say they feel less safe attending in-person due to rising acts of violence at places of worship. In fact, 39% report these safety concerns have led them to change how often they attend in-person services, according to new research from Verkada conducted online by The Harris Poll among 1,123 U.S. adults who attend a religious service or event at least once a month. Read Now

  • AI Used as Part of Sophisticated Espionage Campaign

    A cybersecurity inflection point has been reached in which AI models has become genuinely useful in cybersecurity operation. But to no surprise, they can used for both good works and ill will. Systemic evaluations show cyber capabilities double in six months, and they have been tracking real-world cyberattacks showing how malicious actors were using AI capabilities. These capabilities were predicted and are expected to evolve, but what stood out for researchers was how quickly they have done so, at scale. Read Now

New Products

  • A8V MIND

    A8V MIND

    Hexagon’s Geosystems presents a portable version of its Accur8vision detection system. A rugged all-in-one solution, the A8V MIND (Mobile Intrusion Detection) is designed to provide flexible protection of critical outdoor infrastructure and objects. Hexagon’s Accur8vision is a volumetric detection system that employs LiDAR technology to safeguard entire areas. Whenever it detects movement in a specified zone, it automatically differentiates a threat from a nonthreat, and immediately notifies security staff if necessary. Person detection is carried out within a radius of 80 meters from this device. Connected remotely via a portable computer device, it enables remote surveillance and does not depend on security staff patrolling the area.

  • 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.”

  • 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.