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    Photo: CES
    Jensen Huang’s keynote showcased how NVIDIA’s latest innovations are enabling the new, physical AI era.
    CES Show

    CES Report: AI Poised to Transform Every Industry

    Feb. 13, 2025
    NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's CES keynote was a harbinger of things to come - both for the world and at the show itself
    CES 2025: Live from the Show Floor
    CES Show

    CES 2025: Live Videos from the Show Floor

    Feb. 13, 2025
    Security Business Editor-in-Chief Paul Rothman speaks to Pierre Bourgeix, Lockly, Alarm.com, and more on the CES 2025 show floor.
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    Gregg Rouse, President of Asahi Kasei Microdevices, demos the company's millimeter wave technology in a fall detection application at CES 2025.
    CES Show

    Hot CES Technology Makes mmWaves

    Feb. 13, 2025
    Millimeter wave has become massively cheaper, smaller, and easier to deploy for a variety of potential security and safety applications
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    CES Show

    Security Business New Products: CES 2025 Edition

    Feb. 13, 2025
    Check out some of the top security products introduced at CES 2025
    Paul Rothman
    'AI is a sword, and everyone's using it as a sword. But what happens when it's used as a sword against you? You have to be able to defend against it.' - Swear founder and CEO Jason Crawforth
    Video Surveillance

    High Tech Comes to Video Authentication

    Feb. 13, 2025
    At CES, Swear CEO Jason Crawforth said he is bringing the fight to AI before the video surveillance industry is left wondering what went wrong

    More content from February 2025

    Photo: Xthings
    The ULTRALOQ Bolt Mission from Xthings uses UWB to sense a keyholder approaching with centimeter-level accuracy.
    Locks

    UWB Solutions Finally Catching On

    Feb. 13, 2025
    First shown at CES for access control five years ago, the technology has made its way into a few new smart lock options
    Photo: SimpliSafe
    CEO Christian Cerda joined SimpliSafe in December 2019. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer for iRobot.
    CES Show

    CES Exclusive Interview: SimpliSafe CEO Christian Cerda

    Feb. 13, 2025
    Take a closer look at his goals for the company, the future of the monitoring industry, and more in this excerpt from the Security DNA podcast
    Photo: MemryX
    MemryX demos included 100 simultaneous video streams leveraging an AI-enabled video management system.
    CES Show

    AI Continues its Migration to the Surveillance Edge

    Feb. 13, 2025
    While it was a similar theme as last year's CES, the innovations continue to come at a rapid pace
    Photo: Parks Associates
    (Left) Melissa Andresko, Chief Corporate Brand Ambassador for Lutron Electronics, talks smart lighting during the recent Parks Associates Connections Summit at CES, as Agnes Lorenz, VP of Zooz, looks on.
    CES Show

    The Smart Money: The Top 5 Smart Home Trends at CES

    Feb. 13, 2025
    Major trends included AI, hubs, communications protocols, and more
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    CES Show

    AI for the Physical World

    Feb. 13, 2025
    Archetype AI’s ‘Large Behavior Model’ offers a glimpse into the true future of predictive security
    Photo: Hypergate
    We met with (from left) Hypergate co-founder and CEO Lukas Schönbächler, Nicky van der Eem, and Kris Putrins, who walked us through a demo of the Single Sign-On (SSO) technology.
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    Enterprise Cybersecurity in the CES Spotlight

    Feb. 13, 2025
    Two solutions - one from a startup and the other from established powerhouses - highlighted from the show floor
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    Residential Technologies

    Kidde and Ring Join Forces at CES

    Feb. 13, 2025
    New smoke and combination detectors will work with the Ring app
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    Video Surveillance

    Tech Trends: Why Modular Will be a Game-Changer

    Feb. 13, 2025
    As old-school Vicon enters cutting-edge territory, it may lead to a shift in video surveillance manufacturers’ mindsets
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    Integrators

    Change from the Trenches POV

    Feb. 13, 2025
    When making big corporate changes, the why is just as important as the what if you want to avoid frustration and unhappiness among employees
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    Integrators

    Modern Selling: How to Lead Successful Discovery Calls

    Feb. 13, 2025
    Dump the transactional conversations and dominate initial sales calls with these six tips
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    Integrators

    Legal Brief: Update on the FTC’s Non-Compete Ban

    TLDR: The ban has been struck down and the old rules remain in place for now
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    Integrators

    Recruiting Roadmap: When to Gamble on a Hire

    Feb. 13, 2025
    How to recognize potential and connect it with the right opportunity
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    Integrators

    Insider Intelligence: Empowering the Future Workforce

    Feb. 13, 2025
    How to present the roadmap for success to current and prospective security professionals
    Healthcare organizations are one of the target verticals for key management systems.
    Sponsored

    Industry Influencer Q&A: Key and Asset Management

    Feb. 13, 2025
    Sponsored Advertorial: Learn more about Traka's key and asset management solutions
    Paul Rothman
    Major U.S. technology firms have seen their shares fall as Chinese developers launch the low-cost DeepSeek AI chatbot. The app has temporarily overtaken its U.S. rivals.
    Cybersecurity

    What is DeepSeek and what is all the fuss about?

    Jan. 27, 2025
    The Chinese AI app has exploded on the world market, challenging the dominance of traditional business giants.
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    Industry News

    The industry celebrates National Security Technician Day

    Jan. 24, 2025
    January 23 marked the third annual event, where integrators, manufacturers, end-users and associations honored their hard-working technicians
    ASSA ABLOY acquires InVue in the US
    Access Control

    ASSA ABLOY acquires InVue in the US

    Jan. 24, 2025
    InVue enables tailor-made security solutions for a broad spectrum of industries and retailers.
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    President Donald Trump began his second term with a flurry of policy initiatives aimed at reshaping the U.S. government.
    Industry News

    Trump executive orders poised to impact security industry

    Jan. 22, 2025
    President Trump’s latest executive orders address border security, federal workplace policies, artificial intelligence (AI), trade and DHS leadership, with potential implications...
    CENTEGIX and SaferWatch partner to accelerate emergency response
    Panic Buttons

    CENTEGIX and SaferWatch partner to accelerate emergency response

    Jan. 22, 2025
    With the integration of CENTEGIX and SaferWatch, staff can initiate a campus-wide alert using the CrisisAlert wearable panic button.
    Napco’s Continental Enterprise Controllers now integrated with LifeSafety Power
    Access Control Power Units & Controls

    Napco’s Continental Enterprise Controllers now integrated with LifeSafety Power

    This innovative unified access control and power solution combines electrical and mechanical integration in a single enclosure.
    Mike Farren joins Classic Fire + Life Safety as Chief Executive Officer in January 2025.
    Integrators

    Classic Fire + Life Safety welcomes Mike Farren as Chief Executive Officer

    Jan. 21, 2025
    Farren most recently served as President and CEO of Vipond.
    Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is proud to bring aboard WSE Fire & Security Systems, which enables Pye-Barker to add security and alarms to its life safety services in South Florida.
    Integrators

    Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquires WSE Fire & Security Systems

    The acquisition enables Pye-Barker to add security and alarms to its life safety services in South Florida.
    RapidFire Safety & Security acquires All Source Fire Protection
    Integrators

    RapidFire Safety & Security acquires All Source Fire Protection

    Jan. 17, 2025
    All Source employees will continue to deliver the same great services the company is known for and be an integral part of the growth strategy for RapidFire in the Texas Hill Country...
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    From left to right: Pye-Barker’s Wayne Lisle and Jay Strickland; A1 President Bill Hausmann, Martha Hausmann and General Manager Shawn Kelly; and Pye-Barker EVP Rod DiBona and VP Justin Merrick.
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    Pye-Barker acquires A1 Sprinkler & Systems Integration in Midwest

    Pye-Barker Fire & Safety's acquisition of A1 Sprinkler & Systems Integration enhances their ability to provide comprehensive fire protection and safety services across the Midwest...
    Per Mar Security Services acquires Accu-Com Security Solutions
    Integrators

    Per Mar Security Services acquires Accu-Com Security Solutions

    Per Mar Security will continue to serve Accu-Com customers from the existing Oshkosh office, ensuring ongoing support.
    Steve Keefer named Executive Director of the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC)
    Industry News

    Steve Keefer named Executive Director of the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC)

    Jan. 13, 2025
    Former Executive Director Stan Martin will continue to consult with SIAC to help smooth the transition.
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    Industry News

    Pye-Barker Secures New Minority Investments From ADIA, GIC

    Pye-Barker raises additional capital to expand its technician workforce, enhance customer service and support strategic growth through acquisitions.
    Motorola Solutions expands retail portfolio with Theatro acquisition
    Industry News

    Motorola Solutions expands retail portfolio with Theatro acquisition

    Jan. 10, 2025
    Motorola Solutions and Theatro expect to integrate complementary workflows across Motorola Solutions’ portfolio of technologies.
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    The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit struck down the Federal Communications Commission’s net neutrality rules on January 2.
    Alarms & Monitoring

    Court decision to block net neutrality rules sparks alarm industry concerns

    Jan. 9, 2025
    A recent U.S. appellate court ruling blocking the reinstatement of net neutrality raises alarms in the security alarm industry, as stakeholders worry about the potential impact...
    Lockmasters announces acquisition of Orchard Lock Distributors
    Distributors

    Lockmasters announces acquisition of Orchard Lock Distributors

    Jan. 9, 2025
    This acquisition marks the fourth add-on for Lockmasters under Dominus' ownership.
    ASSA ABLOY acquires 3millID and Third Millennium in the US and UK
    Access Control

    ASSA ABLOY acquires 3millID and Third Millennium in the US and UK

    Jan. 8, 2025
    The two companies have a total of some 40 employees and will be part of HID´s Physical Access Control Solutions Business Area.
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    Industry News

    Cook & Boardman acquires Intellicom

    The company will continue to operate under the Intellicom name, and customer contacts will remain unchanged as a result of the acquisition.
    Acre acquires REKS to transform access control with AI innovation
    Industry News

    Acre acquires REKS to transform access control with AI innovation

    Jan. 6, 2025
    While initially focused on access control, Acre may explore opportunities to expand REKS’ capabilities to other aligned segments.
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    Industry News

    BearCom announces transformative acquisition of Stone Security

    Jan. 3, 2025
    BearCom's acquisition of Stone Security marks the company's second acquisition since Siris' initial 2023 investment.
    Securitas Technology announces acquisition of Sonitrol New Orleans
    Industry News

    Securitas Technology announces acquisition of Sonitrol New Orleans

    With this acquisition, Securitas Technology strengthens its position as one of the largest providers of Sonitrol solutions in North America.
    Image via facebook.com/VerkadaHQ
    Verkada’s growth is fueled by its cloud-managed, SaaS-based solutions, which offer scalable, flexible security options for industries like healthcare and education.
    Video Surveillance

    Dissecting Verkada's $4.5 billion valuation: Analysts weigh in

    Dec. 23, 2024
    Verkada is seen by some industry observers as a bellwether for the security industry, with experts analyzing its growth, platform strategy and the market shifts it reflects.