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July/August 2026

  • Improving Your Cybersecurity Posture
  • How AI Is Improving Response Times
  • How Commercial and Multifamily Trends are Changing Hardware Decisions
  • Closing a Critical Gap


Features

woman getting access to the building by attaching smartphone to intercom

How Commercial and Multifamily Trends are Changing Hardware Decisions

By Aubree Kirkes

Commercial and mixed-use developments require precise hardware selection to prevent premature maintenance costs without overbuilding low-traffic openings.


Surveillance cameras controlling stadium

Mega-Event Security Requires a Comprehensive Security Program

By Dean Cunningham

Modern stadium security operates like a temporary city command center, merging regional transit data and AI video analytics to ensure frictionless fan experiences.


the cameraman captures the events on the streets live television

In An Ever-changing Marketplace

By Ralph C. Jensen

After five decades covering security technology, adapting to digital transformation requires shifting from static print reporting to interactive, multi-format digital engagement.


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Why Edge and On-Prem GenAI Matter

By Adam Lowenstein

Deploying natural-language Generative AI directly on edge devices protects critical infrastructure by accelerating forensic search without creating cloud cyber exposures.


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Can Cloud Solutions Improve Security and Monitor Activities?

By Mathieu Chevalier

Migrating physical security IoT devices to hybrid cloud architectures shifts maintenance burdens while shielding networks against escalating device hacking threats.


Top view surveillance camera in an open parking lot near a hotel

Gunshot Detection: Closing a Critical Gap

By Timothy English

Single-sensor acoustic detection paired with on-device AI transforms high-risk parking lots from reactive blind spots into real-time threat verification zones.


Private agents monitoring CCTV footage, searching for criminal

How AI is Closing the Loop Between What Cameras See and What They Learn

By Rick Bentley

Dual-tasking remote security guards during off-peak hours creates a continuous feedback loop that replaces stock dataset training with real-world surveillance context.


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A Smarter Path Forward: Convergence and Open Edge Computing

By Jim Dearing

Converging physical and digital identity while deploying mobile credentials and edge intelligence enables organizations to modernize access control without expensive rip-and-replace overhauls.


CCTV Security System Alarm Home Equipment

From Fragmented Access Control to Connected, Intelligent Security

By Kumar Sokka

Connecting legacy infrastructure to unified cloud management platforms eliminates operational silos and migration risks without forcing disruptive "rip and replace" projects.


Security Operations Center Monitoring Room with Blue Curved Screens

Building a Winning Security Playbook

By Ty L. Richmond

Modern mega-event security requires transitioning from static checklists to dynamic risk mitigation frameworks that integrate unified command hubs with advanced screening technologies.


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