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Technology Solutions & SkillsTechnology Solutions NAPCO Security Technologies Inc. announced a major update to the NAPCO Prima Self-Contained Smart Security System and its existing mobile app, delivering a redesigned experience for customers managing their Prima security and smart home systems. Available through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, the Prima v8 app update features a modernized interface, redesigned navigation and significant performance improvements.

FieldHub Inc., maker of an all-in-one accounting, operations, inventory and field service platform for the security and fire trade, announced the agenda for FieldHub Build 2026, its third annual user conference, taking place Oct. 6 – 7 at the Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore on the Inner Harbor. Build 2026 will bring together roughly 100 owners, operators and managers from security alarm companies, fire alarm contractors and low-voltage integration firms across North America.

SDM Newswire uRISQ, a provider of turnkey privacy, cybersecurity and regulatory compliance services for small and medium-sized businesses, announced a strategic expansion of its channel partner program focused on the commercial security industry.

Technology Solutions & SkillsTechnology Solutions Courtesy of Onvif. ONVIF, whose open standards make IP-based physical security products interoperable worldwide, announced the Release Candidate for the ONVIF Media Signing Add-on, a standardized method for confirming the authenticity and integrity of surveillance video. The ONVIF Media Signing Add-on enables those who depend on surveillance footage to verify where the signed video originated and whether it has been unaltered since it was created.

Access Control & IdentificationTechnology Solutions & SkillsTechnology Solutions Brivo, an AI innovator and global company in cloud-native physical security, announced that the Schlage XE360 Series with RealSync lock is available within the Brivo Security Suite, delivering continuous, 24/7 Wi-Fi connectivity across all commercial doors at up to 70% lower cost per door than traditional hardwired systems.

Industry Innovations Videoloft has added loitering detection alerts to Smart Motion, its AI video analytics feature for detecting and tracking people and moving vehicles. Smart Motion helps users search recorded footage using criteria such as object type, selected zones, line crossing and time spent in view. Customers can also create alerts when a person or vehicle enters or leaves a selected zone or crosses a virtual line.

Technology @ Work Fifth Third Bank is a large and fast-growing financial institution with more than 1,500 financial centers and approximately 80 high-rise, high-density facilities across the United States. At the heart of Fifth Third’s security strategy is a centralized Security Operations Center that operates around the clock. It functions as the bank’s internal emergency response center, giving employees a direct line to live support when safety or security concerns arise.

Most technicians can learn how to install a device, terminate a cable, or follow a set of instructions. But the real value comes when they understand why they are performing the work, identify potential risks before they become problems, and make sound decisions that positively impact the customer and project.A technician who thinksfocuses on achieving the desired outcome.

Industry Innovations Adams Rite, an ASSA ABLOY Group, announced enhancements to the 4300 Steel Hawk Electrified Deadlatch, making it easier to bring electronic access control to existing openings while improving performance on doors affected by sag, misalignment and everyday wear. The refined 4300 Steel Hawk features a redesigned latch assembly, along with internal improvements engineered to reduce opening force and support reliable operation in less-than-ideal door conditions.

Trends & Industry Issues Security entrances are quickly becoming a standard component of modern physical security strategies. Organizations across commercial real estate, healthcare, data centers, education, and other prominent sectors are investing in these solutions to prevent unauthorized access, tailgating and piggybacking, while improving operational efficiency. For systems integrators, this growing demand represents a significant business opportunity.