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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.

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.

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.



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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Altronix Features New eFlow Pro Series Auto-Ranging Power at GSX 2025

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 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.

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.

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. 

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.

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Puts Customer Collaboration Center Stage at GSX 2025

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions announces its return to Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2025 from September 29 to October 1 in New Orleans, LA. Attendees are invited to visit the ASSA ABLOY booth 1255, where the company will showcase its latest innovations in comprehensive door security and digital access control. This presentation will highlight products and solutions that are actively transforming the industry and enhancing the operations of facilities across the nation.

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.

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    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that it will refer all passengers who do not present an acceptable form of ID and still want to fly an option to pay a $45 fee to use a modernized alternative identity verification system, TSA Confirm.ID, to establish identity at security checkpoints beginning on February 1, 2026. Read Now

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    As the 30th anniversary of the IP camera approaches in 2026, it is worth reflecting on how far we have come. The first network camera, launched in 1996, delivered one frame every 17 seconds—not impressive by today’s standards, but groundbreaking at the time. It did something that no analog system could: transmit video over a standard IP network. Read Now

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New Products

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  • Unified VMS

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  • PE80 Series

    PE80 Series by SARGENT / ED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin

    ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, has announced the launch of two next generation exit devices from long-standing leaders in the premium exit device market: the PE80 Series by SARGENT and the PED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin. These new exit devices boast industry-first features that are specifically designed to provide enhanced safety, security and convenience, setting new standards for exit solutions. The SARGENT PE80 and Corbin Russwin PED4000/PED5000 Series exit devices are engineered to meet the ever-evolving needs of modern buildings. Featuring the high strength, security and durability that ASSA ABLOY is known for, the new exit devices deliver several innovative, industry-first features in addition to elegant design finishes for every opening.