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Video monitoring standards play a key role in the development of the industry. Last year, the well-known DORI framework, which was introduced in 2014, was replaced by OODPCVS, a new, more sophisticated classification which better reflects the needs of modern technologies. In response to this shift, Hikvision is actively aligning its products and design resources to support our partners in navigating this transition to higher industry standards. As technology advances, so the relevant industry s...

Brivo, the pioneer in cloud-native physical security, is showcasing the Brivo Security Suite as the ideal unified cloud-native solution for enterprise businesses at the Intersec show (Brivo Booth SA-E-42) taking place here January 12-14. Speaking at a press briefing at Intersec, John Szczygiel, Brivo COO, said, “Enterprise business was one of the fastest growing segments of the Brivo and Eagle Eye Networks businesses before the merger, and it will be a key driver accelerating Brivo&rsquo...

SiteStream Security (SiteStream), a provider of mobile video surveillance and remote monitoring solutions for the security industry, announced that Jeff Perri has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer. Perri joins SiteStream at a time of accelerated growth as the company taps the quickly expanding market for flexible, scalable, and rapidly deployable perimeter protection. As CEO, he will focus on strengthening SiteStream’s dealer ecosystem, advancing product usability and automat...

Milestone Systems, a foremost provider of open-platform Video Management Software (VMS), announced that its partner Genesis Security, a security integrator in Puerto Rico, has developed a centralised monitoring operation capable of serving multiple industries across the island via an integration with XProtect VMS. Genesis provides security and monitoring services for entertainment venues, residential communities, airports, and government facilities throughout Puerto Rico. Historically, operator...

Suprema, a pioneer in AI-powered access control and security solutions, showcased its latest innovations in AI-powered access control hardware and a clear dual-platform strategy for on premise and cloud access management solutions at Intersec 2026. Suprema is already a pioneer in the Middle East and these innovations are aimed at accelerating the company’s expansion here and in neighboring regions. Suprema’s Intersec booth highlighted a new generation of AI-enhanced access control h...

VIVOTEK, the global security solution provider, announced the official launch of its Chroma24 low-light full-colour AI camera series (hereafter referred to as “Chroma24”), delivering a new security experience defined by “24/7 operation, true colour, and clear details.” In extremely low-light nighttime environments, Chroma24 features advanced imaging, combining comprehensive upgrades to lenses and image sensors with AI-enhanced imaging technology, to deliver clear, stabl...

Flir, a Teledyne Technologies company, is introducing its FCB-Series AI thermal analytics camera for robust perimeter and site security. This innovative addition to Flir's mid-range infrared security line-up merges weather-resilient, lighting-agnostic thermal sensitivity of <20 mK with advanced deep-learning video analytics. The result? Accurate and dependable detection of people and vehicles, inside or outside, whatever the conditions. Preventing costly incidents Flir’s new FCB-Ser...

Secure Logiq will launch Logiqal Core Architecture (LCA) at Intersec 2026, introducing a new compute and storage platform designed to support the evolving requirements of large-scale video surveillance and AI-enabled security environments. Developed in response to the increasing scale and complexity of modern security projects, LCA is engineered to handle the significant data volumes generated by ultra-high-resolution cameras while enabling efficient processing and retrieval of metadata from ed...

OSI Systems, Inc. announced that its Security division received an international order for approximately $30 million to deploy advanced radio frequency (RF)-based communication and surveillance systems for naval operations over a multi-year period. As part of the award, the Company plans to support the integration of the transmission systems and related technologies to upgrade the existing operations to the latest standards for very low frequency (VLF) station architecture. OSI Systems&rsquo...

A regional security manager at a national bank gets a notification about suspicious activity at an ATM in another city. He opens his smartphone to check the feed — but the camera is connected to a different NVR than the one he’s currently logged into. By the time he switches systems, the live view is gone. Situations like this play out daily — across banking networks, retail chains, factories, and logistics hubs, wherever multi-site surveillance depends on fragmented systems.&...

At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, demonstrations of Flir’s next-generation iXX-Series app-enabled thermal cameras will outline how users can transform electrical and mechanical inspections across manufacturing, industrial, commercial, datacenter, and utility environments. In combination with Flir Assetlink browser-based software, iXX users can leverage asset-centric structured data to expedite workflows and decision making. Get ready to think about thermal inspection in a whole new way. From Boot...

Hanwha Vision, a foremost in video surveillance and security solutions, announces an integration between its PTZ PLUS camera line and Navtech’s AdvanceGuard radar platform.  This collaboration delivers a high-value, unified perimeter protection solution that enhances security outcomes, boosts operator efficiency, and improves risk management across extensive and complex sites. Addressing the challenges of wide-area security The integration of Navtech AdvanceGuard with Hanwha Vision...

As the New Year begins, commercial security is entering a transformative period; technological innovation, changes in regulations, and evolving threat landscapes are reshaping how providers protect people, assets, and data.  At Triton Security, they have been closely observing these trends and have identified 6 key predictions for the year ahead, providing insight for facility managers, security professionals, and business leaders alike. Physical meets cyber The traditional separation be...

During the summer of 2025, the White House announced a 50% semi-finished copper import tariff that resulted in a 13% increase in the price of copper in just one day, making it the largest increase since 1968. The one-day price hike alarmed industries that depend on the import of semi-finished copper products, impacting heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) manufacturers, the automotive industry, data centers, and more. Newly implemented tariffs As the price of copper increases,...

People can gain unauthorised entry to secure locations using several methods. Tailgating attacks are one example. They depend on general complacency or the kindness of people and exploit system weaknesses to access restricted areas. Learn what a tailgating attack is, what one looks like in real life, and how to keep yourself from becoming a victim. What is a tailgating attack​? A piggyback attack occurs when one person or vehicle accesses an area immediately after another. They rely on the...

LDC the private equity investor, has exited its investment in Wireless CCTV (‘WCCTV’), a full-service, specialised leasing provider of managed re-deployable video surveillance assets for temporary security and monitoring solutions in the UK and the US, in a sale to Arcus Infrastructure Partners (‘Arcus’). Rochdale-headquartered WCCTV was formed in 2001 to meet the growing demand for surveillance technology capable of operating independently of fixed infrastructure networ...

Stadiums host massive crowds, driving significant revenue but also presenting unique safety and security challenges. Taylor Swift concerts draw crowds of 50,000 to 70,000 people per night, and events like the Indianapolis 500 can see attendance swell to 300,000 or more. Effective stadium crowd control is essential to keep spectators safe, comply with federal and municipal regulations, protect personnel, and prevent damage to installations. Stadium crowd control objectives What are the elemen...

Dean Drako, Chairman of Brivo, the pioneering global provider of cloud-native access control and smart space technologies, and Founder of Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud AI video surveillance, now announced the two companies will merge, creating the world’s largest AI cloud-native physical security company. The merged company will operate under the Brivo name and deliver a truly unified cloud-native security platform. Integrated cloud-native physical security solution &l...

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, highlights how modern, data-driven access control is becoming a strategic business priority for organisations in the Middle East, as they look to improve security, efficiency, and return on investment. For many organisations in the Middle East and beyond, access control has long been viewed as a necessary layer of security, providing a means to lock and unlock doors, restrict entry, and track who comes and goes. But in recent y...

March Networks®, a global pioneer in intelligent video surveillance, announces an expansion of its long-standing collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), helping customers reduce long-term video storage costs by up to 80% over 5-years, by deepening its use of Amazon S3 Vectors and Amazon S3 Glacier to advance both video intelligence and cloud storage.   Building on insights and discussions following AWS re:Invent 2025, March Networks is advancing its cloud...

Fraud has never been more sophisticated, or more costly. Financial institutions face a surge in attacks ranging from synthetic identities and account takeovers to APP scams, BNPL abuse, and AI-driven bot fraud. At the same time, compliance requirements for AML, KYC, and sanctions screening are growing more complex, making the fight against fraud a top priority for banks, fintechs, and payment providers worldwide. That’s why Transmit Security is proud to share that KuppingerCole has recogn...

Fraud has never been more sophisticated, or more costly. Financial institutions now face a surge in attacks ranging from synthetic identities and account takeovers to APP scams, BNPL abuse, and AI-driven bot fraud. At the same time, compliance requirements for AML, KYC, and sanctions screening are growing more complex, making the fight against fraud a top priority for banks, fintechs, and payment providers worldwide. That’s why they’re proud to share that KuppingerCole has reco...

Bandweaver Technology is proud to announce the general launch of ZoneSentry, a new perimeter intrusion detection system that utilises state of the art fibre optic sensing technology to protect both property and assets with smaller perimeters up to 8km in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The new ZoneSentry is a zonal based Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS) based on Bandweaver’s fibre optic distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) technology. By attaching a single fib...

Logistics companies need to ensure their sites are secure, especially as they are handling third-party goods. Pfenning Logistics required a turnkey, high-performance, scalable video security and analytics system. Another challenge they faced was the low bandwidths on their sites, which would struggle to stream high-volume, high-resolution video. However, with Avigilon Control Center (ACC) and Avigilon’s intelligent HDSM™ technology, Pfenning Logistics managed to improve their secur...

Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc., a security technology company pioneering AI-based solutions designed to create safer experiences, announces that Spartanburg District Five Schools in South Carolina has expanded its deployment of Evolv solutions district-wide. After initially launching Evolv Express® in 2022, the district added Evolv eXpedite™ in 2025, further strengthening its proactive approach to school safety while helping maintain an efficient, welcoming entry experience for stu...

Security is a top priority across various industries, from data centers and government buildings to commercial offices. As the need to protect assets and people becomes more critical, blending security architecture and design has become more challenging for architects and engineers. Although the ideal scenario is for security features to remain unseen and unused, they often occupy valuable visual space.  These elements can disrupt the flow of architectural design, appearing as bulky, unsig...

As more industries transition to digital infrastructures, the demand for robust, comprehensive data center security planning is only increasing. For engineers, architects, and CAD designers working in various industries, securing a data center from the outset is critical.  In fact, preconstruction security design will continue to play an even greater role in the future as cyber threats evolve and physical security requirements grow more complex. What Is Data Center Security Planning? Dat...

Irrespective of the size of a business, one will likely have assets that he/she wants to protect. Security surveillance acts as both a deterrent and an active measure when securing the premises. This article will look into some of the benefits of installing monitoring and surveillance systems, as well as detail some tips on how to protect a business. For more information on how one can improve the security of the property, one may get in touch with one of the expert members of the team at A.P...

Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc., a security technology company pioneering AI-based solutions designed to help create safer experiences, is pleased to announce the latest software updates to its security solutions. This includes updates to screening solutions Evolv Express® and Evolv eXpedite™ as well as the analytics platforms available through MyEvolv & Evolv Insights®. Evolv is constantly working to increase system performance and enhance the user experience to meet the dy...

During the summer of 2025, the White House announced a 50% semi-finished copper import tariff that resulted in a 13% increase in the price of copper in just one day, making it the largest increase since 1968. The one-day price hike alarmed industries that depend on the import of semi-finished copper products, impacting heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) manufacturers, the automotive industry, data centers, and more.  Newly implemented tariffs As the price of copper in...