Monitoring
Axis Communications launches inaugural Axis Perspectives report
February 17, 2026SSN Staff
CHELMSFORD, Mass. — Axis Communications has announced the release of its first annual Axis Perspectives report, a research-based publication examining the evolution of intelligent video and its expanding role.
Backed by proprietary global research, expert insights, and real-world use cases, the report quantifies how intelligent video is enhancing security while increasingly driving safety, operational efficiency, and business intelligence across industries.
“Intelligent...
VOSKER continues strategic growth with acquisition of Reconeyez
February 12, 2026SSN Staff
VICTORIAVILLE, Quebec—VOSKER, a provider of cutting-edge surveillance solutions, has announced the acquisition of Reconeyez, a provider of AI-powered autonomous intelligent surveillance solutions for large enterprises (B2B) and international government agencies (B2G).
This transaction marks an important milestone in VOSKER’s global expansion and provides the foundation for its global B2B channel strategy.
With this acquisition, VOSKER solidifies its leadership in the remote-area...
The real cost: Xtract One identifies weak spots in weapons detection process
February 11, 2026Ken Showers, Managing Editor
TORONTO – Modern weapons detection hinges on the balance of product, process and people, but many organizations lean too heavily on technology, causing the whole system to wobble, Xtract One says in a new whitepaper.
The whitepaper, “The Three Legs of the Security Screening Stool: How Weapons Detection Systems Fail Without People and Processes,” examines the intersection of expected security outcomes and equipment performance realities.
Xtract...
Genetec announces new investigation capabilities in Security Center SaaS
February 11, 2026SSN Staff
MONTRÉAL—Genetec, a global provider of enterprise physical security software, has announced new investigation capabilities in its Security Center SaaS that help organizations resolve incidents faster and return to daily operations more quickly, even when investigations span multiple sites, systems, and camera vendors.
Security incidents often span across facilities, campuses, and geographies. They rely on footage and data from dozens or even thousands of cameras and devices from different...
Crime, not economics, drives security in 2026, says Pro-Vigil CEO
February 10, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Economic uncertainty may dominate boardroom discussions, but Pro-Vigil’s sixth annual Physical Security Report shows that crime - not tariffs, inflation or interest rates - remains the primary driver of physical security decisions.
According to the report, 88% of respondents said physical security incidents either increased or stayed the same in 2025, and the same percentage expects incidents to remain elevated or rise...
Ai-RGUS 2025 results signal 2026 growth
February 5, 2026SSN Staff
LAS VEGAS – Ai-RGUS, a provider of AI-driven performance verification software for physical security systems, continued to post strong performance over the course of 2025 with higher expectations for 2026 as the company looks to aggressively increase its network of authorized resellers across the U.S.
The company increased its partner base by over 40% in 2025 and further enhanced the Ai-RGUS’ AI-powered performance verification solution to include access control, intercoms, speakers,...
Everon expands suite of remote video monitoring services
January 29, 2026SSN Staff
IRVING, Texas—Everon has announced the expansion of its remote video monitoring portfolio with an enhanced active video monitoring service designed to deliver proactive threat detection and response for commercial environments at its UL-Listed redundant monitoring centers.
Leveraging existing camera systems and infrastructure, the solution enables real-time intervention to help deter unauthorized activity before incidents escalate. When suspicious behavior is detected, whether indoors or...
City’s break with Flock Safety highlights growing AI privacy debate
January 15, 2026Ken Showers, Managing Editor
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.—Flagstaff, Ariz., has pulled the plug on its partnership with Flock Safety, voting unanimously in December to end the contract after residents raised privacy concerns about the company’s AI-powered license plate recognition technology. The move underscores the growing tension between cutting-edge security tools and public trust.
During a city council meeting, Chief of Police Sean Connolly told council members that his department set about to provide...
2026 predictions: Security shifts to software, biometrics deployed at scale
January 15, 2026Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — Are biometrics the way to secure frictionless home security? What role does traditional hardware play in a market that’s shifting focus toward software? What does it mean to be a security expert when everyone needs to be? Industry experts shared their insights on what topics will be trending in the coming year.
Focus shifting from hardware to software
Tazmin...
SiteStream Security appoints Jeff Perri as chief executive officer
January 13, 2026SSN Staff
PROVO, Utah—SiteStream Security (SiteStream), a provider of mobile video surveillance and remote monitoring solutions for the security industry, has 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...