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ZeroEyes, the creators of the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that its proactive AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software has been deployed at Stonegate Fellowship Church. Stonegate is expanding its campus to include areas that will be available to the public seven days a week, and has adopted ZeroEyes to help protect both the church building and these newly acce...

Euralarm has released a new guidance document on Precautionary measures for protecting vital installations and facilities, providing practical direction to strengthen the physical protection and resilience of critical infrastructures across Europe. The purpose of this document is to illustrate in practice the importance and the basic requirements for physical security and safety in the field of critical infrastructure.  Security and stability In view of the constantly growing threat sit...

Connected Technologies announces a powerful update to the Connect ONE® platform that elevates the intelligence of video surveillance and strengthens integration with onsite security systems through expanded NVR integration. Video analytics is a game-changer for surveillance, turning cameras into proactive detection of critical events without constant human monitoring or reviewing generic motion triggers. Connect ONE’s Camera Motion & Analytical Event Capture leverages video analyt...

IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH (Germany), a manufacturer of industrial cameras, is now the only provider in the industry to offer a voluntary three-year manufacturer’s warranty on all camera series under the IDS brand. With this expanded service, IDS is setting new standards for quality, reliability and long-term investment protection. The warranty applies to cameras from the uEye, uEye+, uEye Live, uEye EVS, uEye 3D and IDS NXT series that were purchased directly from the manufactu...

From March 24 to 26, 2026, Dallmeier experts will showcase how companies can make their logistics and security processes more efficient, transparent, and secure with state-of-the-art video technology “Made in Germany”. At the joint booth of the Mobility & Logistics Cluster at LogiMAT 2026 (hall 4, booth 4D53), the spotlight will be on the new Panomera® V8 – a high-performance camera solution for expansive logistics areas. With just a single system, it provides seamless...

Logistics firms are being tasked with a lot, from improving shipping times and supply chain efficiency to keeping costs down, navigating global complexity, and reducing losses. Increasingly, the sector is being targeted by criminals aiming for goods with a high resale value, such as electronics, pharmaceuticals and essential commodities.  The losses incurred by operators within Europe are significant, approximately €8.2 billion annually, with warehouses being the most targeted locatio...

WatchGuard Technologies, a global entity in unified cybersecurity for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), announced an expansion of its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services with WatchGuard Open MDR. This addition builds on WatchGuard’s MDR service by extending 24/7 detection and response to third-party tools alongside WatchGuard technologies, enabling MSPs to deliver full-stack managed security services across diverse customer environments without forcing disruptive platform change...

Synectics, a foremost in advanced security and surveillance solutions, announces its latest Synergy software release.  Bringing together powerful new geolocation features, mobile-first incident creation, and advanced video security, these developments enable operators to respond faster and act more effectively. Locate incidents with greater accuracy and context Synergy’s latest release introduces what3words, enabling ultra-precise geolocation tagging to support faster, more accurat...

RISCO announced the UK launch of VUpoint AI, a video solution comprising smart AI cameras and NVRs that integrate natively with the RISCO ecosystem and the comprehensively updated iRISCO app. The range delivers faster, more accurate event verification and real-time monitoring for installers and end users across homes and businesses, with practical operational insights for commercial sites. No premium price tag “VUpoint AI is a game-changer for our installer community. It’s s...

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...