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.
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.
PCC Secure announced recently that its library of Computer-Based Training programs has been officially recognized under the ASIS International Preferred CPE Provider Program.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Oct 03, 2025
All is not well with the world. I know that is not breaking news.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Oct 01, 2025
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.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Sep 30, 2025
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 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.
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.
Altronix, provider of power and networking solutions, is showcasing its latest innovations that elevate security and system performance at GSX 2025 in Booth #2155. Making its debut is the new eFlow Pro Series auto-ranging power supply/charger with enhanced features providing greater versatility for myriad access control and security applications. Altronix is also showcasing new Access & Power integration products, Networking solutions for single pair ethernet, Fiber, and PoE with LINQ™ network power management upgrades.
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.
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.
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.