Tag: Physical Security
Hakimo secures $10.5M in funding, launches AI Operator
March 27, 2025SSN Staff
MENLO PARK, Calif. — Eying surging crime rates, security staffing shortages, and false alarms, Hakimo has announced a $10.5 million funding round and the launch of AI Operator.
AI Operator is an autonomous security agent that monitors existing security hardware, detects threats in real time, and executes response protocols just like a human security professional.
The Series A funding round was led by Vertex Ventures and Zigg Capital with participation from RXR Arden Digital Ventures and...
Hexagon unveils new physical security portfolio
March 18, 2025SSN Staff
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division has announced the expansion and rebranding of its portfolio of physical security solutions to HxGN dC3.
According to the company, the new name stands for Detect, Command, Control and Collaborate.
Since acquiring Qognify in April 2023, Hexagon has been extending and integrating its offerings into the broader Hexagon ecosystem, and the expanded portfolio will continue to serve as a platform for growing it’s...
PSG names Bobbie Ferraro VP of marketing and critical infrastructure partners
February 28, 2025SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas — Zero Trust physical security solutions provider Prometheus Security Group (PSG) has appointed Bobbie Ferraro as vice president of marketing and critical infrastructure partnerships.
In this dual role, PSG said that Ferraro will drive its marketing strategy, enhancing industry visibility and engagement while leading critical infrastructure partnerships. She will work with distribution and OEM partners to integrate and private-label PSG’s Zero Trust technologies - from...
Verkada raises $200M in funding
February 19, 2025SSN Staff
SAN MATEO, Calif. — Verkada today announced a $200 million Series E funding round, led by General Catalyst, with significant investment from Eclipse and additional participation from new and existing investors.
Since its founding in 2016, Verkada has raised more than $700 million in funding, and the latest round values the company at $4.5 billion.
The company wrote that machine learning and applied computer vision have been core to Verkada's offering from the beginning, and that it...
ZBeta appoints Machi as client partner
February 19, 2025SSN Staff
SAN FRANCISCO —ZBeta, a provider of comprehensive physical security consulting services, has appointed Vince Machi as client partner.
In this capacity, ZBeta said he will oversee a team of program and project managers, fostering their expertise while engaging in close collaboration with clients. As the second client partner assigned to ZBeta’s growing portfolio of data center clients, Machi will conceptualize and implement comprehensive security programs.
A veteran with more than...
Experts offer additional 2025 security predictions
December 30, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — Security Systems News (SSN) tapped a few more industry experts to offer a final round of predictions on what to expect in 2025.
For the first round of predictions, go here.
A crossing guard for the intersection of cyber, physical security
Greg Parker, global vice president, security and fire, life cycle management, Johnson Controls, highlighted what he calls the growing interconnectivity of building management systems and the need for layered risk...
CLD Physical Security Systems appoints Donlin technical director
December 18, 2024SSN Staff
HANOVER, MD. — CLD Physical Security Systems (CLD), a supplier of perimeter security solutions, has announced the appointment of Trevor Donlin as technical director of its U.S. business.
CLD cited Donlin’s 15 years of experience in various positions within the security industry. Prior to joining CLD, he worked as a physical security engineer, where he gained experience in designing innovative data center security solutions that offer resilience and cost effectiveness.
Working...
ONVIF launches new online learning initiative
November 12, 2024SSN Staff
SAN RAMON, Calif. — ONVIF has released the first course in a new online learning initiative designed to promote greater knowledge and understanding of the workings of ONVIF.
The new “Introduction to ONVIF” course offers a comprehensive overview of how the organization and its standardized interfaces work for the interoperability of IP-based physical security products and services.
Available on www.onvif.org, the interactive course educates users on the ONVIF mission and organization,...
The convergence: Iveda is on the frontline of using AI to change face of physical security
October 30, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
TEMPE, Ariz. — Iveda is leveraging artificial intelligence to elevate physical security, and thanks to some updates to its existing platform, providing new levels of functionality for users that are agnostic of hardware.
Take Colobarn, for example, a provider of colocation services to clients who need a way to safely and securely store their data. While cybersecurity remains a keystone in protecting sensitive data there's also a growing need to protect access to the sites that...
HiveWatch announces partnership with Genea
October 3, 2024SSN Staff
LOS ANGELES — Physical security software company HiveWatch has announced a partnership with Genea, a smart building technology provider specializing in cloud-based security built on non-proprietary hardware.
The partnership allows HiveWatch GSOC Operating System (OS) customers to leverage solutions from Genea.
“The collaboration between Genea and HiveWatch allows security professionals to level up their security with expansive oversight and data-driven decision-making,”...