Archive: 2026
ABLOY launches AI-generated Mr. Henriksson
October 9, 2026SSN Staff
HELSINKI—ABLOY is marking the lead-up to its 120th anniversary in 2027 with the introduction of Mr. Henriksson, an artificial intelligence (AI)-generated digital recreation inspired by Finnish inventor Emil Henriksson, whose disc detainer lock invention helped lay the foundation for the company.
According to ABLOY, the digital character will serve as a guide throughout the anniversary celebration, exploring technologies and innovations shaping the future of security, including digital identities,...
City of Carmel unifies municipal operations on Genetec platform
October 9, 2026SSN Staff
MONTRÉAL—The City of Carmel, Ind., has deployed Genetec Security Center across more than 40 municipal sites, creating a unified platform that connects public safety, public works, parks, engineering and IT operations, Genetec announced.
The deployment is designed to help city departments coordinate resources, improve emergency response and support Carmel’s broader smart city initiatives by bringing security and operational systems together on a single platform.
According...
Interface report highlights hidden costs of false alarms for multi-site businesses
October 9, 2026SSN Staff
ST. LOUIS—Interface Systems has released a new report arguing that the true financial impact of commercial false alarms extends far beyond municipal fines, with expenses tied to guard response, employee time and potential loss of police response making up the bulk of the burden for multi-location operators.
The report, “The Real Cost of Alarm Failure,” is part of the company's 2026 Loss Prevention Research Series and analyzes false alarm costs using municipal ordinances and...
OpenEye, CHeKT expand integration to streamline remote video monitoring
October 9, 2026SSN Staff
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash.—OpenEye has expanded its integration with video monitoring platform provider CheKT, introducing new capabilities designed to improve remote video monitoring operations and simplify deployments for dealers and monitoring centers.
The enhanced integration centers on the new CHeKT Virtual Bridge, which establishes a cloud-to-cloud connection between OpenEye Web Services (OWS) and the CHeKT platform. According to the companies, the integration enables automatic account syncing,...
NWS taps Hutchinson as permanent CEO after interim stint
October 9, 2026SSN Staff
GREENSBORO, N.C.—Network Wireless Solutions (NWS) has appointed Dr. Louis J. Hutchinson III as its permanent CEO.
Hutchinson had, after serving as interim CEO since March, a period of leadership marked by continued growth, operational performance and strategic advancement, according to the company.
“NWS has built a strong foundation rooted in technical expertise, operational excellence, and customer commitment,” Hutchinson said. “I am excited to continue working alongside...
Gallagher, Toronto Zoo deploy first-of-its-kind fence monitoring integration
October 8, 2026SSN Staff
TORONTO—Gallagher Security and Gallagher Animal Management have launched what the companies describe as a first-of-its-kind integration between Gallagher Command Centre and the Toronto Zoo’s animal enclosure energizer systems, providing real-time monitoring of habitat fencing.
The integration is now operational within the zoo’s orangutan habitat, enabling staff to continuously monitor fence voltage and receive instant alerts when the fence is touched. The system is also integrated...
Yale, Yardi partner on multifamily digital access solution
October 8, 2026SSN Staff
SAN FRANCISCO—Yale Home, part of Fortune Brands Innovations, has integrated its smart access technology with Yardi's RentCafe Resident App, allowing multifamily residents to unlock apartments and community spaces using the same mobile app they use to pay rent, submit maintenance requests and manage other resident services.
The integration enables automated digital key delivery and recovery through synchronization with Yardi Voyager and CRM IQ data. Residents can access their units using...
NFPA Urban Fire Forum focuses on AI, workforce challenges facing fire service
October 8, 2026SSN Staff
QUINCY, Mass.—Fire chiefs and fire service leaders from five countries gathered in September for the 2026 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Urban Fire Forum, where discussions centered on artificial intelligence (AI), workforce sustainability, responder wellness and other issues shaping the future of emergency services.
Held under the theme, “Leading through Disruption: Preparing Urban Fire Services for an Era of Accelerating Change,” the forum brought together fire...
Acoem updates acoustic threat detection software to reduce false positives
October 8, 2026SSN Staff
GRANTS PASS, Ore.—Acoem has introduced two software updates for its Acoustic Threat Detection (ATD) Gunshot Detection System, adding individual sensor-level elevation tuning and enhanced acoustic analytics designed to improve detection accuracy in site-specific environments.
The updates, delivered through Acoem's Cadence software platform, are intended to help organizations address false positives, particularly in locations where hills, buildings, fireworks and other environmental factors...
SS&Si Dealer Network to distribute Telecom Design jamming alarm in North America
October 8, 2026SSN Staff
DELTONA, Fla., and BORDEAUX, France—SS&Si Dealer Network has entered into a distribution agreement with France-based Telecom Design to bring the company's AJV4 Jamming Alarm to alarm dealers and integrators across North America.
The battery-powered AJV4 is designed to detect and counter signal-jamming attacks, a tactic increasingly used by criminals to disrupt wireless communications and disable security systems. Telecom Design describes the device as the first AI-powered anti-hacking...