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New solution enables a security dealer to retain a key national account with wireless temperature, humidity and door/window monitoring. Connected Technologies has integrated best-in-class LoRaWAN wireless sensors with its Connect ONE® cloud security management platform, giving security dealers a wireless option for temperature, humidity and door/window monitoring applications.
PureTech Enhances Genetec Integration For Perimeter Protection
Enhanced integration supports Genetec Security Center 5.13.2 and adds real-time object classification bounding box overlays for faster, more confident operator response. PureTech Systems, a provider of autonomous perimeter protection software solutions, has announced an enhanced integration between its PureActiv platform and Genetec™ Security Center.
Acquisition adds credential-agnostic RFID and BLE readers, software and professional services, extending HID’s trusted identity solutions to printers, lockers and other shared devices. HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, has acquired inepro ID, a provider of contactless authentication solutions for secure print release and identity management. inepro ID is part of inepro Group, a Dutch technology company headquartered in Nieuw-Vennep.
Salto IDM Connect Automates Identity And Access Workflows
New integration layer connects Salto smart access platforms with external business systems to streamline identity management and access governance. Salto has introduced IDM Connect, a smart integration layer within its ID Management portfolio that connects Salto smart access platforms with external business systems. It provides a secure, standardized way to manage identity and access data across environments.
Hirsch UK Expands Sales Team With Three Strategic Appointments
Hirsch UK has strengthened its sales organisation with three appointments across its channel, enterprise and business development functions, reinforcing its investment in the UK market and commitment to supporting distributors, integrators and enterprise customers with high-assurance, unified security technologies.
Hidonix Launches ION SDK 2.0 to Expand Indoor Positioning
Upgrade combines visual and geomagnetic positioning with automatic fallback, machine learning enhancements, and faster deployment across different venue types. Hidonix Industries, a U.S.-based developer of spatial intelligence, human-centric AI, and integrated robotic systems, has announced ION SDK 2.0, a major upgrade to its positioning and navigation software development kit. The upgrade enhances Hidonix’s infrastructure-free positioning capabilities across different venue types.
Pimloc Redesigns Video Editor to Speed Up Video Redaction
Updated Video Editor adds automated detection, bulk editing and improved tracking tools to help organizations review and redact sensitive footage more efficiently. Pimloc has announced a redesigned Video Editor within its Pimloc Redact platform. The update introduces new capabilities designed to help organizations review, edit, and manage redactions across sensitive video and audio footage more efficiently.
Milestone Unveils XProtect 2026 R2 and Arcules Updates
New releases bring greater video context, simplified system administration, improved resilience, and enhanced operational insight across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. Milestone Systems has announced XProtect 2026 R2 and the fall 2026 updates to Arcules. Together, the releases help organizations turn growing numbers of cameras, devices, sites, and operational data into clearer, more manageable operations across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid deployments.
Wachter Opens Logistics And Training Center In Lowell
New campus investment expands nationwide deployment capabilities, strengthens technician training, and creates opportunities for workforce growth. Wachter, a nationwide technology solutions integrator, has opened its new Logistics and Training Center at its Lowell campus, expanding its ability to stage, configure, and deploy technology while training the technicians responsible for installing it.
Concurrent Technologies Secures Nearly $2 Million DARPA Contract for AI Assurance
CTC and EVC Collaborating to Develop Advanced Tools for Assessing AI-Driven Drones and Robots in Real-World Mission Environments Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC), in partnership with its technology transition affiliate, Enterprise Ventures Corporation (EVC), has secured a nearly $2 million, two-year contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). The competitively bid contract marks CTC’s first prime position on a DARPA contract since 2012.
Newark Central School District Streamlines Security Operations With Genetec Security Center
New York School District Improves Emergency Response and Reduces Vaping Incidents Through a Unified Security Approach Newark Central School District (NCSD) has expanded its deployment of Genetec Security Center across seven buildings, connecting video surveillance, access control, emergency communications, and sensors through a unified platform. The integration helps school staff assess incidents more effectively and coordinate their response.
Totem Partners With Milestone to Expand 24/7 Video Monitoring Operations
Partnership gives U.S. monitoring centers a path to combine Milestone’s advanced video management capabilities with scalable, human-led remote monitoring. Totem, a provider of remote video monitoring and security operations support, has announced a partnership with Milestone Systems to combine Milestone’s video management software with Totem’s 24/7 remote monitoring capabilities.
i-PRO Strengthens Americas Leadership and Business Focus to Support Next Phase of Growth
New leadership structure and four dedicated Virtual Companies will sharpen sector focus, strengthen specialization and position the region to capture new opportunities. i-PRO has announced a new leadership structure and business organization for the Americas to strengthen its focus on key sectors and support the region’s next phase of growth.
Mappedin Integrates With Brivo To Bring Unified Security To Indoor Maps
Integration delivers a unified, map-based security operations experience for enterprise and campus environments Mappedin has announced a technology integration with Brivo, a global provider of cloud-native, AI-driven physical security. The integration brings Brivo’s access control and video management capabilities directly into Mappedin Security Center, delivering a unified, map-based security operations experience for enterprise and campus environments.
Secure Logiq And Cortech Complete Resilience By Design CPD Series
Joint educational sessions in London and Salford explored business continuity, resilient infrastructure and security system integration for critical environments. Secure Logiq and Cortech Developments have completed their joint Resilience by Design continuing professional development (CPD) series, with sessions held at the British Library in London on September 16 and The Lowry in Salford on October 7.
Invixium Appoints Shreyans Vasa as Director of Sales for India and SAARC
Seasoned security industry leader joins to accelerate growth, strengthen regional partnerships, and expand the company’s presence across the region. Invixium has appointed Shreyans Vasa as Director of Sales for India and SAARC. In this role, Vasa will lead sales growth, strengthen channel and customer relationships, and expand the company’s presence across key vertical markets.
Nice Introduces OSCO 725 Commercial Slide Gate Operator
Retrofit-ready platform supports gates up to 5,000 pounds, combining heavy-duty performance with SmartTouch 725 controls, battery backup, remote monitoring and simplified installation and service. Nice has introduced the OSCO 725, a commercial slide gate operator designed to provide reliable, flexible vehicle access control for medium- to large-scale commercial properties.
i-PRO Spatial Integration Camera Wins Red Dot: Best of the Best 2026 Award
Prestigious global design award recognizes a new approach to security that complements interior and architectural design. i-PRO Co., Ltd., a global leader in professional security and public safety solutions, announced that its Spatial Integration Camera has received the prestigious “Red Dot: Best of the Best” distinction in the Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2026.
Interface Systems Delivers 97% Reduction in False Alarm Dispatches for National Veterinary Network Across 1,000+ Locations
New service cuts costly police fines and modernizes video investigations for one of the largest veterinary hospital networks in the U.S. Interface Systems, a provider of AI-powered security and expert remote video monitoring for restaurants, retailers, and commercial businesses, has helped a national veterinary hospital network consolidate security services across more than 1,000 U.S. locations.
SecurityTrax Launches New AI-Assisted Platform for Security Dealers
AI, modern experience, and end-to-end workflow automation are unified in a single system of record purpose-built for the security industry. SecurityTrax, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alarm.com, has launched a modern, mobile-first, AI-assisted platform designed to help security dealers manage their entire business in one place, from lead generation and contract execution to technician scheduling, billing, and customer retention. The new platform is available now.
Milestone Helps School District 27 Manage Video Security Across 28,000 Square Miles
British Columbia school district uses Milestone XProtect to centrally manage video across 25 sites while building toward a more proactive approach to school safety. Milestone Systems, a provider of open-platform video management software (VMS), is helping Cariboo-Chilcotin School District 27 (SD27) manage video security across approximately 28,000 square miles of central British Columbia.
FLIR RS8480 Delivers HD MWIR Imaging for Long-Range Measurement
High-definition infrared imaging combines a 1280 × 1024 MWIR detector with calibrated radiometric data for precise measurement of distant targets. FLIR RS8480 is designed for researchers, engineers, and scientists who need to capture detailed thermal imagery and extract accurate measurement data from distant objects.
Pimloc Introduces AI-Powered Transcription Solution
Pimloc Transcribe combines automated transcription, editing, translation and redaction within Pimloc’s all-in-one platform for working with sensitive data. Pimloc, the privacy technology company making sensitive data usable, has introduced Pimloc Transcribe, an AI-powered transcription solution that enables organizations to transcribe, review and redact sensitive audio and video recordings within a unified platform.
Tyler Technologies Earns Platinum Partner Status With TMA
Designation recognizes collaboration in technology development, market growth, and public safety thought leadership Tyler Technologies has earned Platinum Partner status with The Monitoring Association (TMA) for its Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP) Service. Announced October 15, 2026, the designation recognizes Tyler’s contributions to ASAP development, sales and growth initiatives, and industry education supporting automated alarm delivery in emergency communications centers (ECCs).
Everon And Teledyne FLIR Partner On UL-Listed Thermal Fire Detection
Strategic collaboration brings a UL 2684-listed and NFPA 72-compliant thermal imaging solution to the commercial market for early fire detection and faster emergency response Everon has announced a strategic collaboration with Teledyne FLIR to deliver thermal imaging cameras for early fire detection and monitoring in commercial environments.
Milestone Systems Previews Next-Generation BriefCam Analytics At IACP 2026
AI-powered video analytics help law enforcement accelerate investigations, identify risks, and manage digital evidence securely Milestone Systems will preview the next generation of BriefCam video analytics at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) 2026 Annual Conference and Exposition, taking place October 24–27 in Orlando, Florida. Visitors can see demonstrations at Booth 461.
i-PRO Introduces Remote Head Camera With Edge AI
Compact modular camera delivers AI-driven insights, reliable imaging, and enterprise-grade cybersecurity i-PRO has introduced a new Remote Head Camera designed to bring edge artificial intelligence (AI) to space-constrained and discreet environments where conventional cameras can be difficult to install.
Antaira Delivers BABA Phase 2-Compliant Industrial Ethernet Switch
U.S.-manufactured LMX-1204G-SFP-T-BABA meets the new 55% domestic content threshold and ships now, while a 100W PoE++ model is available for pre-order. Antaira Technologies announced that its LMX-1204G-SFP-T-BABA Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch complies with Phase 2 of the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act, which took effect October 1, 2026. Manufactured in the United States, the switch is available now for federally funded infrastructure projects.
Hirsch Announces Merger With Prysm To Strengthen Security Offering
Hirsch strengthens its unified security offering with a new activity dedicated to monitoring Hirsch has announced its merger with Prysm, the French software company behind the AppVision command-and-control platform and a specialist in intelligent video monitoring. Effective January 1, 2027, the transaction will establish the new Prysm by Hirsch brand.
Interface Systems Reveals Hidden Costs Of False Alarms
Study reveals that while municipal fines are highly visible, hidden liabilities like guard response, internal labor drain, and the threat of police non-response make up 80% of the financial burden for multi-location businesses. Interface Systems has published “The Real Cost of Alarm Failure,” a new report from its 2026 Loss Prevention Research Series examining the cumulative operational expense of false alarms across multi-site commercial portfolios.
Veridocs Brings Casino-Tested ID Authentication To Banking
Technology proven in one of the world’s most demanding identity environments helps banks and credit unions establish real-time trust before fraud enters downstream systems Veridocs is expanding its identity authentication technology into banking, bringing forensic-grade physical identity verification to banks and credit unions.
Carmel Unifies City Security With Genetec Security Center
The Indiana city connects municipal departments on a single platform to improve emergency response, streamline operations, and support its smart city initiatives Genetec has announced that the City of Carmel, Indiana, has deployed Genetec Security Center to unify security and operational systems across more than 40 municipal sites. The platform helps city departments coordinate resources, improve emergency response, and manage day-to-day operations more efficiently.
Acoem Adds Individual Sensor Tuning For Acoustic Threat Detection
Software updates advance acoustic threat detection with individual sensor elevation tuning and enhanced noise analytics Acoem has announced two software updates for its Acoustic Threat Detection (ATD) Gunshot Detection System, adding individual sensor-level elevation tuning and enhanced acoustic analytics to address environmental anomalies that can resemble gunshot detection signals.
ABLOY CUMULUS Expands Keyless Access To Doors
ABLOY is expanding its keyless ABLOY CUMULUS access management solution. With the introduction of a new cylinder solution, more CUMULUS access points can now be managed securely and flexibly through a single system using mobile technology. ABLOY is extending its CUMULUS access management solution with a new cylinder range, bringing keyless access to door environments. Users can open doors with a mobile device, eliminating the need for physical keys.
Altronix Launches ReServ24B For Uninterrupted Security Power
ReServ24B delivers seamless power redundancy for security and access control systems Altronix has launched ReServ24B, an automatic 24VDC transfer switch with built-in rapid battery charging designed to provide uninterrupted power and maximize system backup for critical security and access control applications. “Power disruptions shouldn’t compromise a facility’s safety or stop daily operations,” said Ronnie Pennington, Director of Sales for the Americas, Altronix.
Upgrades improve print quality, strengthen security and simplify ID card issuance HID is rolling out enhancements across its FARGO® DTC ID card printers, including the DTC1250e, DTC4500e and DTC1500 models, to help organizations issue secure, professional-quality ID cards faster, with less IT support and the ability to easily scale as needs evolve.
i-PRO Marks Seven Years of Innovation and Transformation
i-PRO is marking seven years of innovation and transformation since becoming an independent company in 2019, highlighting changes across its manufacturing, technology, cybersecurity, partnerships, workforce development, and sustainability initiatives. Since separating from Panasonic in 2019, i-PRO has developed its technology strategy, operations, partnerships, and organizational culture as an independent company.
Antaira Launches 32-Port Layer 3 Fiber Backbone Switch
Antaira Technologies, has announced the LMP-3228G-4X24S-bt-T, a 32-port managed Layer 3 Ethernet switch combining fiber-dense aggregation, 10G backbone bandwidth, and 100W-per-port PoE++ in a compact, extended-temperature platform. Designed for distribution points in utilities, water treatment, oil and gas, transportation, and surveillance networks, the switch allows engineers to consolidate functions typically requiring a fiber switch, PoE switch, and router into a single ruggedized unit.
HES Launches New Online Strike Selector Guide
HES, an ASSA ABLOY Group company and leader in electric strike innovation, has launched the new HES Strike Selector Guide, an online tool designed to make finding the right electric strike faster and easier. The guide takes users through a series of simple questions and provides customized HES product recommendations based on opening conditions, lockset type, and application requirements. The online selector is currently available on the HES website.
Netwatch Appoints Kris Slimmer as Senior Vice President
Security industry veteran to lead national sales as company accelerates adoption of AI-enabled proactive video monitoring Netwatch, a global provider of proactive video monitoring and AI-enabled security services, has appointed Kris Slimmer as Senior Vice President of Sales.
Neurotechnology Contactless Fingerprint Technology Meets NIST Fast Capture Qualification
Neurotechnology’s contactless fingerprint technology completes NIST Fast Capture Phase One qualification, meeting the requirements of NIST SP 500-339. Neurotechnology has announced that its contactless fingerprint capture technology has successfully completed qualification testing under the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Fast Capture (FastCAP) program.
IQSIGHT Receives LenelS2 Factory Certification
IQSIGHT’s Video Recording Manager interfaces with LenelS2’s OnGuard access control security system IQSIGHT has received LenelS2 factory certification under the LenelS2 OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). The certification validates IQSIGHT’s Video Recording Manager (VRM) versions 4.50 and 4.70 for integration with the OnGuard® 8.3 access control system.
New Mercury Research Finds Growing Cybersecurity Gap In Physical Access Control
2026 Trends in Access Controllers Report finds interoperability, cloud connectivity and AI are reshaping long-term controller strategies Mercury Security, a global provider of open-architecture access control hardware and an HID brand, has released its 2026 Trends in Access Controllers Report, highlighting how cybersecurity requirements, interoperability, cloud adoption, and emerging technologies are influencing long-term physical access control strategies.
ZeroEyes Partners With Samson Security Fire & Facilities
US/UK Collaboration Will Showcase Visual Gun and Knife Detection Technology at International Security Expo 2026 In London ZeroEyes, a provider of visual threat detection and security analytics, has partnered with Samson Security Fire & Facilities to expand the availability of human-verified visual threat detection technology across the United Kingdom.
Antaira Powers Mobile Surveillance With Industrial Networking
Purpose-built networking solutions address power, connectivity, and environmental challenges in mobile surveillance deployments. The global mobile video surveillance market is growing rapidly, projected to rise from $2.78 billion in 2025 to $4.00 billion by 2030. This growth signals a major shift as temporary, rapid-deployment security solutions evolve from niche applications into mission-critical infrastructure.
Adams Rite Introduces RITE Touch RT2050 Digital Glass Door Lock
Elegant, secure, and keyless access control for all-glass interior doors Adams Rite has introduced the RITE Touch 2050 (RT2050) Digital Glass Door Lock, an advanced keyless access control solution designed specifically for all-glass interior swinging or sliding doors. With sophisticated styling, touchscreen technology, and multiple access credential options, the RITE Touch 2050 balances form, function, and flexibility for modern office and commercial environments.
Milestone Systems Helps Columbia Borough Strengthen Public Safety
The Pennsylvania borough has relied on Milestone’s open platform video technology for more than 16 years, building a scalable wireless system that supports faster response, stronger investigations, and community safety. Milestone Systems is helping Columbia Borough, Pennsylvania, strengthen public safety through a community-wide video security system built on Milestone XProtect VMS.
Inovonics Celebrates 40 Years With Wireless-First Innovations
New Intrusion System and Duress Solutions Drive New Business Development and Continued Growth Inovonics is celebrating 40 years of innovation and continued growth across commercial security, senior living e-call, multifamily submetering, and commercial monitoring markets. Founded in 1986, Inovonics has continued to advance 900 MHz wireless technology to develop solutions designed for life safety, intrusion detection, and environmental monitoring.
Surrey And Sussex Police Select Pimloc For AI Redaction
Multi-year Agreement Will Help Subject Access And Data Protection Teams Redact Sensitive Footage Accurately And At Scale Pimloc announced that Surrey Police and Sussex Police have selected Pimloc Redact under a joint multi-year contract to support the redaction of sensitive video and audio across both forces.
Cozaint Announces MARCIA Integration For Milestone XProtect
Patented Intelligent Video Lifecycle Management Platform Extends Milestone XProtect With Background LTO Preservation Cozaint Corporation, the Intelligent Video Lifecycle Management company, announced the commercial availability of its patented MARCIA™ platform for Milestone XProtect® video management software environments at GSX 2026 in Atlanta.
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