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Sale of KEENFINITY Group, Former Security and communications Technology Product Business from Bosch, Completed

New owner, new company name: the sale of Bosch Group’s security and communications technology product business to European investment firm Triton has been successfully completed. With all necessary clearances secured, KEENFINITY Group will operate as an independent company within the Triton portfolio, effective today.

Security Industry Association Launches New “askSIA” AI Tool

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has unveiled a brand-new SIA member benefit – askSIA, a conversational AI agent designed to help users get the most out of their SIA membership, easily access SIA resources and find the latest information on SIA’s training and courses, reports and publications, events, certification offerings and more. SIA members can easily find askSIA by visiting the SIA homepage or looking for the askSIA icon in the top left of webpages.

Industry Embraces Mobile Access, Biometrics and AI

A combination of evolving workplace dynamics, technology innovation and new user expectations is changing how people enter and interact with physical spaces. Access control is at the heart of these changes. Combined with biometrics and AI, mobile access control has become increasingly crucial for deploying entry solutions that are seamless, secure and adaptive to user needs.

Sustainable Video Solution Delivered for Landmark City of London Office Development

An advanced, end-to-end video solution from IDIS, with a focus on reducing waste and costs, has helped a major office development in the City of London align its security with sustainability objectives.

HID Signs Agreement to Acquire Calmell Group

HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Calmell Group, a Spanish manufacturer of smart cards, smart paper tickets, and magnetic tickets, primarily for the public transportation vertical.

DHS to End ‘Shoes-Off’ Travel Policy

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced a new policy today which will allow passengers traveling through domestic airports to keep their shoes on while passing through security screening at TSA checkpoints.

HID and ASSA ABLOY Recognized with Renowned Red Dot Award for Innovative Biometric eGate Design

HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity and biometric solutions; and ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, are proud to announce that their self-boarding biometric eGate — the BG100 Speedgate — has received a Red Dot Award: Product Design 2025 in the interior design elements category.

AI to Help Resolve Non-Emergency Calls Across Utah and Decrease 911 Caller Wait Times

The Utah Communications Authority (UCA), which oversees the state’s next generation 911 technology services, recently announced that public safety answering points (PSAPs) throughout the state plan to implement Motorola Solutions’ Virtual Response technology to automate the receipt and resolution of 10-digit non-emergency line calls in Utah with the help of AI.



Report: 2025 Video Surveillance Market Set to Grow After Small Decline in 2024

Novaira Insights has unveiled its latest report, “World Market for Video Surveillance Hardware and Software – 2025 Edition.” The research indicates that the global market for video surveillance hardware and software experienced a slight decline of 0.3% in 2024. This performance fell short of previous forecasts, primarily due to a significant decrease of 7.8% in the Chinese market. Conversely, the rest of the world saw a growth of 4.9%. The global market for video surveillance equipment was estimated to be worth $25.0 billion in 2024.

Security Industry Association Announces Program for 2025 AcceleRISE Conference

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the schedule and program for the 2025 AcceleRISE conference, hosted by SIA’s RISE community for young professionals and emerging leaders in the security industry. This year’s AcceleRISE will take place Aug. 4-6 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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  • 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.

  • Compact IP Video Intercom

    Viking’s X-205 Series of intercoms provide HD IP video and two-way voice communication - all wrapped up in an attractive compact chassis.

  • 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.