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Securitas Technology Announces Upcoming Release of SecureStat HQTM

Securitas Technology is proud to announce the upcoming release of SecureStat HQTM, an intuitive digital platform that empowers clients to view, measure, and control their entire security program smarter, faster, and from anywhere.

PSA Network Announces Addition of SAFR to Technology Partners

The PSA Network, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, today announced the addition of SAFR from RealNetworks to its technology partners. SAFR is an AI-powered face authentication solution designed for mainstream commercial applications.

Will AI Rid The Need For Cybersecurity Experts And Service Providers?

Will AI Rid The Need For Cybersecurity Experts And Service Providers?

When mechanized looms were first introduced, workers protested because they feared the automation would rob them of their skilled craft. When ATMs first arrived, some foretold the demise of bank tellers. When self-service kiosks were introduced, everyone believed they would replace cashiers. While technological shifts may have caused job losses in certain sectors, it could be argued that automation simply transformed the nature of work, or altered the responsibilities of workers instead of eliminating jobs. In fact, history shows that societal changes due to advances in technology have created more jobs than not.

SecurityHQ Signs Strategic Partnership with Al-Futtaim Engineering & Technologies

SecurityHQ, a global leader as a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP), are excited to announce its enhanced collaboration with Al-Futtaim Engineering & Technologies, part of the Al-Futtaim Group, one of most respected corporations in the Gulf region.

ASSA ABLOY Brings Safety and Security to GSX 2023 With New, Innovative Opening Solutions

ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, returns to GSX to reconvene with the worldwide community of security professionals. Attendees can visit the ASSA ABLOY booth 3033 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, from Sept. 11-13, where the company will showcase its latest innovations for comprehensive door security and access control.

Hanwha Vision Highlights Intelligent Solutions for Every Surveillance Application at GSX 2023

Hanwha Vision is showcasing a diverse array of new surveillance products and vision solutions at GSX 2023 (Booth #3123), reinforcing the company’s leadership position as a global supplier of intelligent video solutions.

Live from GSX 2023 Preview

Live from GSX 2023 Preview

It’s hard to believe, but it’s already September—and that means GSX 2023 is taking place next week in Dallas, Texas. The security industry’s biggest names and brightest minds will be coming together to showcase their latest developments, and whether you’re attending the show or keeping tabs on it from afar, you won’t want to miss a second of it.

Welcome to Texas

Welcome to Texas

Specifically, welcome to Dallas. I’ve lived in Texas nearly half of my life, and I’ve always wanted to declare this welcome to visitors. Texas is a friendly place, unless there is an ice storm, and the roads are a mess. Don’t worry about that; our heat wave continues.



5 Great Education Sessions at GSX 2023

5 Great Education Sessions at GSX 2023

The calendar has flipped to September, and that means it is almost time for GSX 2023. One of the top draws, along with a huge exhibition hall with great vendors, is a robust education series. We're highlighting some of the top options available.

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  • Allegion, Comfort Technologies Implement Mobile Credentials at the Artisan Apartment Homes in Florida

    Artisan Apartment Homes, a luxury apartment complex in Dunedin, Florida, recently transitioned from mechanical keys to electronic locks and centralized system software with support from Allegion US, a leading provider of security solutions, technology and services, and Florida-based Comfort Technologies, which specializes in deploying multifamily access control, IoT devices and software management solutions. Read Now

  • Mall of America Deploys AI-Powered Analytics to Enhance Parking Intelligence

    Mall of America®, the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America, announced an expansion of its ongoing partnership with Axis Communications to deploy cutting-edge car-counting video analytics across more than a dozen locations. With this expansion, Mall of America (MOA) has boosted operational efficiency, improved safety and security, and enabled more informed decision-making around employee scheduling and streamlining transportation for large events. Read Now

  • 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. Read Now

    • Industry Events
  • 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. Read Now

  • 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. Read Now

New Products

  • 4K Video Decoder

    3xLOGIC’s VH-DECODER-4K is perfect for use in organizations of all sizes in diverse vertical sectors such as retail, leisure and hospitality, education and commercial premises.

  • QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    The latest Qualcomm® Vision Intelligence Platform offers next-generation smart camera IoT solutions to improve safety and security across enterprises, cities and spaces. The Vision Intelligence Platform was expanded in March 2022 with the introduction of the QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC), which delivers superior artificial intelligence (AI) inferencing at the edge.

  • 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.”