Archive: 2025
AITX touts ‘beauty’ of model
January 22, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
DETROIT — Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions (AITX), along with subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD-I), has its eye on doubling or tripling its revenue and increasing its workforce in 2025.
During a recent investor presentation to discuss financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, AITX highlighted continued significant revenue growth among its accomplishments for the quarter.
“Our theme for 2025 is, ‘security of everything’,”...
Pro-Vigil founder: Education key to adopting AI into physical security
January 22, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Pro-Vigil Founder Jeremy White can sum up in one word why businesses aren't more quickly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) as part of their physical security strategy – education.
Sixty-six percent have not integrated AI into their security strategy, while 27% don't even know if they're using AI, and only 7% say they utilize AI as a crime deterrent, according to “The State of Physical Security Entering 2025,” the fifth annual...
Tick tock, TikTok
January 22, 2025SSN Staff
If you placed a bet that a social media app would be the most talked-about national security topic during Presidential Inauguration week, time to collect your winnings.
In the days leading up to Donald Trump’s inauguration for his second nonconsecutive term as U.S. president, TikTok shared the spotlight with the incoming leader of the nation as the app’s China-based owner, ByteDance, was given a Jan. 19 deadline by outgoing President Joe Biden to divest itself of TikTok, based on legislation...
Napco’s Continental enterprise controllers now integrated with LifeSafety Power
January 21, 2025SSN Staff
AMITYVILLE, N.Y.—NAPCO Access, a division of NAPCO Security Technologies and a provider of access control solutions since 1969, has announced its new Unified Power Solution, developed in partnership with LifeSafety Power.
The streamlined chassis integrates NAPCO Access Panel components and LifeSafety Power modules, delivering a space-saving, labor-efficient solution for professional security integrators.
This innovative unified access control and power solution combines electrical and...
Windsor Port Authority adds Axis surveillance technology
January 21, 2025SSN Staff
WINDSOR, Ontario — Windsor Port Authority has improved waterway safety and security across its jurisdiction on the U.S.-Canada border with cameras from Axis Communications.
Located on the Detroit River, the Windsor Port serves as the passageway between Lake Huron and Lake Erie, navigating between 6,000 and 9,000 cargo vessels annually. In addition to commercial ships, over 10,000 small fishing boats and other recreational watercraft make their way through the port each year.
“Axis’...
Allied Universal, Clery Center join forces to promote campus security
January 21, 2025SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif.—Allied Universal has announced a collaboration with Clery Center to support programs and initiatives that help create safer higher education campuses across the U.S.
Clery Center is a national nonprofit dedicated to helping college and university officials meet the standards of the Jeanne Clery Act, which requires colleges and universities to report campus crime data, support victims of violence, and publicly outline the policies and procedures they have in...
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquires WSE Fire & Security Systems
January 21, 2025SSN Staff
ATLANTA—Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has announced the acquisition of WSE Fire & Security Systems, enabling the company to add security and alarms to its life safety services in South Florida.
WSE – specializing in fire alarms, security systems and CCTV – is based in Miami and serves all of South Florida, where Pye-Barker already has a strong presence in fire protection.
WSE Fire & Security Systems designs, installs, tests, services and monitors fire...
Fenton PD deploys Eagle Eye
January 20, 2025SSN Staff
FENTON, Mich. — With the intent to combat persistent retail crime the City of Fenton Police Department has deployed a new AI-powered video surveillance system with camera-sharing technology to accelerate response time during retail heists or other emergencies.
Fenton is a small city with 12,000 permanent residents, but an estimated 60,000 visitors daily. A popular shopping and restaurant district for commuters and people from neighboring cities, the area draws a certain level of retail crime....
Cohesity expands advisory council
January 20, 2025SSN Staff
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Data security provider Cohesity has announced the additions of Dave DeWalt and Lieut. General (ret.) H.R. McMaster to Cohesity’s Security Advisory Council, where DeWalt will serve as Chair.
The Cohesity Security Advisory Council brings together professionals with expertise in security, technology, and IT from a host of enterprise and government agencies — including Netflix, Facebook, the National Security Agency (NSA), Microsoft, Accenture, Deloitte —...
Boudewijn Pesch joins Verkada as vice president of JAPAC channel sales
January 20, 2025SSN Staff
SAN MATEO, Calif. — Verkada has announced the appointment of Boudewijn Pesch as vice president of Japan and Asia-Pacific (JAPAC) channel sales.
In his role, Pesch will oversee Verkada’s channel strategy and partnerships across the JAPAC region, working to drive growth and expand the company’s presence in key markets.
“Boudewijn’s extensive experience and proven track record in the JAPAC region make him the ideal leader to further our mission of delivering integrated,...