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OpenEye, a provider of cloud-managed video surveillance solutions, continues to expand their global team with recent additions in Northern Europe and the United Kingdom.  With the hiring of Regional Sales Manager Christopher Åkesson, Channel Business Manager Robin Molenaar, Technical Sales Engineer Daniel Barker, and International Marketing Manager Leigh Domingo Hughes, OpenEye adds security experience and support for its cloud video platform across Northern Europe and continued efforts in the UK. Security industry experience Neil Killick, Vice President of International Sales, said, “We’re happy to welcome Christopher Åkesson, Robin Molenaar, Dan Barker, and Leigh Domingo Hughes to the OpenEye business. We believe these appointments demonstrate our serious commitment to further develop and support our key partners within the UK and Northern European regions. Each of these new team members bring great knowledge, success, credibility, and insight into tech savvy, forward-thinking regions. We welcome them to the OpenEye team.” Christopher Åkesson will help support OpenEye sales teams and provide OpenEye products to the Nordic regions. Christopher brings nearly two decades of security industry experience to his role, starting out as a distributor of IP video throughout Europe. During his years working under companies such as Senstar and Milestone, Christopher operated in a variety of different roles, performing both technical support and sales duties. Now, he is stepping into his new role with OpenEye, an exciting venture for the international team. Cloud video solution “I’m looking forward to bringing the OpenEye solution into the Nordic region,” Christopher Åkesson said. “As a solution, I believe the cloud-managed and flexible nature of OWS will be a breath of fresh air for businesses and organizations in the area. I’m very keen on growing this team and am eager to be able to offer this powerful platform to potential customers.” OpenEye is excited to welcome the various team members to the international team and looks forward to delivering a cloud video solution to companies in these regions. If users are interested in seeing what a cloud video solution could do for their business, book a demo today to see how OpenEye can elevate the security and workplace operations.

Alarm.com, the foremost platform for intelligently connected properties, announced it will showcase new AI powered platform advancements and product innovations at ISC West 2026.  Following a milestone year surpassing $1 billion in annual revenue, Alarm.com continues to scale its unified platform to meet accelerating global demand for smarter, more connected protection across residential and commercial environments.  Single cloud based platform Alarm.com brings security, video, access control, automation, energy management, and professional monitoring into a single cloud based platform designed to scale from individual properties to multi site deployments. These innovations help service provider partners deliver proactive protection, simplify operations, and build long term recurring revenue.  “Alarm.com is operating at global scale, and our platform innovation reflects that,” said Dan Kerzner, President of Platforms Business at Alarm.com. “We’re focused on practical, privacy first AI, a broad ecosystem of third-partners, and purpose-built hardware that help partners grow while delivering meaningful protection for customers.” AI-powered protection designed with privacy in mind Alarm.com continues to expand AI driven capabilities across its platform with new features including AI Video Event Search, AI Access Assist, Familiar Face Analytics, and ongoing enhancements to AI Deterrence (AID). These innovations are designed to improve awareness and efficiency while ensuring customers remain in control of how AI features are enabled and used.  AI Video Event Search allows customers to quickly locate relevant activity in their saved video clips using natural language queries, like “package delivery yesterday” or “kids with bicycles today.” This new feature is available on Premium Video and Commercial Video Plus plans. Only users who already have permission to view securely retained video can run AI searches, and customers can exclude specific cameras from search results at any time. The feature also works with Alarm.com’s Familiar Face and Familiar Vehicle analytics, helping to filter expected activity from unexpected events in video results. AI Access Assist at ISC West  At ISC West, Alarm.com will also preview AI Access Assist and demonstrate the latest capabilities of AID. AI Access Assist simplifies access control management by allowing administrators to manage users, credentials, and schedules using natural language commands. AID delivers AI generated verbal warnings based on activity captured on camera and has been further enhanced with adaptive messaging and progressive responses. Adaptive verbal warnings can now reference real world details such as clothing color or behavior, while Progressive Responses escalate messaging when loitering persists—strengthening AID’s overall effectiveness. Next generation video designed to scale  Alarm.com will also highlight an expanded portfolio of next generation cameras, including the Volt Series™, Foundation Series, Core Series, and Prism Series™, designed to support faster installs, broader coverage, and advanced video services. Video is a core component of the Alarm.com platform, with millions of active video cameras and video devices now deployed across its commercial property base as adoption continues to grow.  Volt Series™ battery powered cameras and doorbells enable wire free indoor and outdoor installations, helping partners expand coverage in locations where wiring is not practical. When paired with Alarm.com’s optional solar panel accessory, the ADC-V731B camera can operate for extended periods with minimal maintenance. The Foundation Series indoor camera introduces an accessible price point that drives higher attach rates and multi camera adoption.  The refreshed Core Series adds enhanced speakers, integrated spotlights, Video Analytics 2.0, and Bluetooth® enrollment, creating a clear upgrade path to AID and Remote Video Monitoring (RVM). For commercial environments, Prism Series™ PoE cameras also enable AID and RVM while delivering 8MP resolution with exceptional low light color performance using VividNight™ technology, providing premium clarity and reliability. Unified professional video monitoring with CHeKT  Alarm.com will also highlight its expanded integration with CHeKT, a best in class remote video monitoring platform trusted by monitoring centers to deliver verified, real time video response. By bringing Alarm.com video and alarm events into CHeKT’s monitoring portal, the integration streamlines operator workflows, helps reduce false alarms, and improves response times. CHeKT supports an open framework and will also work with video solutions from many video camera manufacturers.   At ISC West, Alarm.com will highlight its CHeKT integration while continuing to build on its broader video monitoring strategy with CHeKT’s Video Control Panel and its long standing partnership with OpenEye. Expanded commercial, energy and safety solutions  Alarm.com continues to extend its platform with new offerings that support total site protection across indoor, outdoor, and multi location environments, including the Fire Communicator and Mobile Security Trailers. These solutions bring security, safety, and monitoring together on a single platform, helping businesses manage both permanent and temporary sites more efficiently.  The Fire Communicator modernises commercial fire monitoring with real time alerts and reporting through the Alarm.com platform. The ADC FC100 is UL Listed, CSFM Listed, and NFPA 72 compliant to meet applicable local code requirements. Mobile Security Trailers extend the platform to construction sites, events, and other temporary locations, combining video surveillance and professional monitoring in a rapidly deployable solution. Available in two form factors, Mast and Mast Mini, the trailers offer flexibility to meet different site needs and budgets, while a turnkey leasing model reduces upfront costs and supports capital efficient growth. Partners can also cobrand the trailers to increase visibility and support lead generation.  Beyond security, Alarm.com is expanding connected home and personal safety capabilities with offerings such as the ADC T25 Smart Thermostat, which delivers intelligent HVAC control with fast installation and support for energy reporting, Demand Response, and Pro HVAC Monitoring. Outside the home, the enhanced in‐app Safety Button provides 24/7 mobile personal safety. The new Check In feature allows customers to schedule safety confirmations, automatically escalating to a trained operator and notifying the emergency contact if no response is received. See Alarm.com at ISC West Alarm.com will exhibit at ISC West 2026, Booth 14039, with live demonstrations, hands on product previews, partner success stories, and sneak peeks at what’s next. 

OpenEye will be at ISC West 2026 in Las Vegas from March 25th to the 27th, presenting its video intelligence innovations for the new year, including AI-powered search and alerting, new cloud cameras, intelligent video monitoring tools, and more. To find out about these and other product releases, read the complete ISC West press release, and don’t forget to visit their booth #14039 during the show to see these innovations in action. Empower faster, more efficient investigations by quickly locating persons or vehicles across cameras using AI Visual Search, Attribute Filters, and Similarity Search. Configuring search filters AI Visual Search locates the moments that matter faster than ever. Instead of manually scrubbing through hours of footage or spending time configuring search filters, AI Visual Search lets users simply describe what they’re looking for, such as “A person carrying a box in the lobby yesterday afternoon,” and quickly return the most relevant results. AI Visual Search combines advanced analytics and cloud intelligence to turn complex video review into a fast, intuitive experience any user can master. Attribute Filters and Similarity Search allow users to quickly identify and locate persons or vehicles of interest across the facility using OWS AI Analytics. Search by unique attributes such as clothing colour, vehicle colour, or type and filter video across multiple channels to surface relevant footage faster. Whether they’re performing an initial search or selecting a target object to find similar matches based on appearance, OWS search enhancements empower faster, more efficient investigations in both live and recorded video. AI-powered visual alerting   Automate the verification of site conditions, compliance requirements, or operational checklists using AI Visual Checks in OWS, and receive alerts only when action is required. AI Visual Checks automatically confirm whether important conditions are met so teams do not have to constantly watch video or perform routine inspections. Instead of spending hours reviewing footage or relying on manual checks, OWS evaluates camera images on user’s behalf and alerts them only when something needs attention. Each alert includes clear context, short AI-generated summaries, and reference images that make it easy to understand what happened and take action quickly. Secure access points User defines what matters most to their operation, whether it is a clean lobby, stocked shelves, or secure access points. AI Visual Checks continuously validate those conditions and notify users when something changes or falls out of compliance. By letting OWS handle routine visual verification, organisations save time, reduce unnecessary alerts, and gain greater understanding in what is happening across every location without anyone needing to sit in front of a screen. OpenEye’s growing cloud camera lineup delivers more choice and flexibility than ever. From new 5MP turret and dome cameras to a 12MP fisheye camera, OpenEye is the complete cloud solution for software and hardware. Cloud cameras enable remote access and scalable deployment across a wide range of system architectures, alongside additional benefits including: All-in-One Solution: A camera, recorder and AI engine, all in one. Cloud cameras are an easy and affordable solution for installations of one or two cameras, or scalable to hundreds per location. Limitless Scalability: Expand with confidence knowing every camera added to a location brings its own storage and analytics processing power, allowing them to seamlessly scale over time with no limitations on channel count or system resources. Flexible Deployment: Install cloud cameras as a standalone solution or add to locations with existing recorders, to expand camera count or analytics capabilities, making OWS one of the most flexible deployment architectures on the market. Streamlined Management: Reduce the burden on IT with automatic software updates, health monitoring, and centralised management of all device settings and user permissions. The Power of OWS: Use all of the capabilities of OWS with ease by connecting cameras directly to the cloud, offering a powerful suite of management, analytics, alerting, and reporting tools without the need for a recorder. Remote monitoring solution Active Deterrence in OWS, including white light and audio playback, helps strengthen security by discouraging unwanted behaviour before it escalates. By combining automated white light illumination with audible responses, businesses can leverage a proactive, multi-layered remote monitoring solution, drawing attention to suspicious activity as it occurs to help de-escalate critical incidents and reduce the number of overall threats. Combined with multi-region analytics, certain events can be dealt with automatically or escalated to operators based on their level of importance for streamlined security processes. Automatically activating strobe After-Hours Property Protection: Enhance security during closed hours by automatically activating strobe or white light illumination and voice warnings in response to configured alerts, prompting intruders to leave without requiring on-site staff. Perimeter Awareness and Access Control: Reinforce restricted areas by notifying visitors when they enter zones where access is limited. Audio and lighting responses can prevent accidental or unwanted entry and reduce the need for manual intervention. Monitoring Efficiency for Remote or Central Stations: Support remote monitoring teams by reducing the number of manual interventions required. Automated deterrence helps resolve minor events without escalating to calls, alarms, or dispatch. With active deterrence solutions in place, businesses can trust that their locations are secured around the clock. Intelligent video monitoring   Reduce false alarms, minimise incidents, and streamline security operations with OpenEye’s intelligent video monitoring solutions. By combining location-based arming, flexible scheduling, multi-region analytics, and professional visual monitoring through CHeKT, OpenEye ensures alerts are timely to prevent unwanted activity wherever it is occurring. Location Arming: Reduce false alarms and save time and resources by integrating a location’s armed state into the security operations. Virtual Arm/Disarm: Virtually arm or disarm locations in OWS from any device or location with just a press of a button, streamlining security operations and saving the business resources. Location Schedules with Holiday Hours: Receive the alerts that matter most by syncing locations alert notifications or Virtual Arm/Disarm status to a customisable schedule. Central Station: Combine video monitoring with OWS to experience a streamlined and intelligent monitoring solution for remote event verification, reduced false positives, and improved response times. Multi-Region Analytics: Configure different responses to how situations are escalated based on the location of the suspected threat within a camera view. Traffic count and alerting  Make smarter staffing and operational decisions with traffic counting powered by OWS AI line-crossing analytics and data visualisation. Track occupancy across multiple entrances, trigger alerts when thresholds are exceeded, and visualise traffic trends, patterns, and anomalies through intuitive reporting tools. OWS also supports visualisation of other event types, such as POS transactions. By transforming video, events, and transaction data into clear, actionable insights, OWS helps teams take timely action, optimise operations, and drive measurable business impact. Don’t miss the chance to explore how OpenEye’s AI-powered and cloud innovations can benefit the business at this year’s ISC West. OpenEye will be providing live demos of their cloud-managed video platform alongside numerous additional events, including an in-depth discussion featuring a panel of industry experts, a Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses giveaway, and an in-booth happy hour at booth #14039.

Like other disciplines in the world of corporate security, executive protection is evolving from reactive to proactive. Unlike reactive bodyguards, modern executive protection professionals use a proactive approach focused on risk mitigation, advance planning, and threat intelligence to prevent incidents before they happen. What is the role of technology? We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: How can physical security technology promote better executive protection?

At mid-year 2026, the broader economy tells a story of resilience under pressure. Conflict in the Middle East has triggered a shock to the energy supply, driving oil prices up and reigniting global inflation. However, a total downturn has been averted. Exceptional, historic levels of business investment and data centre construction are providing a firm floor for growth, offsetting cooler consumer spending and keeping labour markets fundamentally stable. But how are changing economics impacting the physical security market? We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: How do changes in the broader economic climate impact physical security?

In the simplest terms, technology modernisation accelerates when older systems become too expensive to maintain or fail to support modern standards. Market competition pushes businesses to update their technologies to meet rising customer demands. Additionally, the rapid shift toward cloud-based infrastructures and artificial intelligence creates a fear of missing out, forcing companies to adapt or risk irrelevance. Focusing on the physical security market, we asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: What factors are accelerating technology modernisation in security?