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CENTENNIAL, Colo. — The City of Centennial operates a state-of-the-art traffic management center (TMC) to monitor regional traffic conditions. Serving a population of more than 108,000 people, Centennial’s TMC ensures smooth traffic flow, supports city operations such as snow management and engages the public with initiatives including Centennial 101, which provides residents with a behind-the- scenes look at city departments. …

If you are an ardent student of the alarm and integrator industries, you’ve probably picked up some information about the likely future of the wholesale monitoring side of the industry. Usually, we refer to this as a monitoring center. Related: Big Idea: Winning by Learning From the Past Before we dive any further into any aspect of that subject, please …

As property management becomes more complex, traditional surveillance systems struggle to meet the demands of modern environments. With the rise in property crimes, the need for smarter, scalable, and proactive security solutions has never been greater. That’s where AI-powered surveillance can help. This new resource, Smarter, Stronger Property Management: The Edge AI in Transforming Property Surveillance, explores the key challenges …

FENTON, Mich. To combat persistent retail crime and deliver peace of mind to workers in the bustling North Leroy Street business district, the City of Fenton Police Department has deployed an artificial intelligence-powered video surveillance system with camera-sharing technology to accelerate response time during retail heists or other emergencies. Fenton is a city with about 12,000 permanent residents, but Chief …

PRINCETON, N.J.—SightLogix has introduced new capabilities to the SightSensor product series. The upgraded forward-looking Infrared perimeter security system advances intruder detection performance and Thermal AI false alarm reduction while providing a suite of ease-of-use features.  “Today’s announcement underscores our commitment to providing the best performing, most reliable perimeter intrusion detection solutions for all environments and situations,” says Jim Hahn, chairman and …

RALEIGH, N.C.—Snap One has announced a new line of Luma 4K Hybrid cameras. The global electronics company says the new Luma 4K Hybrid products are designed to combine the brand’s existing night vision technologies with AI-driven deterrence features to support intelligent alarms and notifications in residential and commercial environments The ADI brand points out the new product line offers a choice of eight …

SAN FRANCISCO — Cruise liner video surveillance management company CCOM Global Technologies is leveraging Pimloc’s Secure Redact automated video redaction artificial intelligence software solution to protect uninvolved individuals when disclosing footage to third parties or in response to subpoenas. Related: Protecting Student Privacy in the Age of Video Surveillance Monitoring at Schools The security challenges onboard cruise ships with up …

NEW YORK—Altronix, a developer of power and data transmission for the professional security industry, is exhibiting its portfolio of solutions at Intersec Dubai 2025 from January 14–16. The company says that show attendees that visit stand S2-D18 can explore advanced power solutions that boost critical infrastructure resilience, extend range, maximize system uptime, and enable seamless scalability. “Altronix continues to lead …

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — MetLife Stadium today announced the implementation of a custom Axis Communications video surveillance solution developed in collaboration with the stadium security team. Related: 2025 Video Surveillance Predictions for Education and Healthcare Markets This new, tailored solution “will help the venue augment its security capabilities, providing high-quality video at unprecedented distances and allowing the security team to …

BERLIN—DoorBird, a provider of smart door communication systems, is presenting its latest products at BAU 2025 in Munich. The German trade event runs from from Jan. 13 to 17, 2025, and  during the show the company is presenting a range of new door communications products that include the D31TDH and D31TDV IP video doorbell intercoms in Hall C2, Booth 400. …

According to Campus Safety’s 2024 Video Surveillance Survey, 98% of K-12 schools, colleges, and healthcare facilities have one or more video surveillance systems on their campus — up from 94% in 2023. The survey also found that of the participants whose campuses don’t have a security camera system on campus, half said they were considering purchasing one in the next two years. …

Retail giant Walmart recently launched a pilot program in which store employees at some of its U.S. locations wear body cameras, according to a CNBC report. Related: TJ Maxx and Marshalls Employees Are Wearing Body Cams During Their Shifts It’s not clear how many Walmart stores have deployed employee-worn body cameras, but some locations now have signs at entry points …

For U.S. K-12 schools, school districts, institutions of higher education, and healthcare facilities, video surveillance is a must-have technology that most campus public safety and security departments use every day, according to the 2024 Video Surveillance Survey from SSI’s sister publication, Campus Safety. Related: AI and Video Analytics Deep Dive: How to Make the Most of Endless Information Nearly 200 campus …

MONTREAL—Haivision Systems, Inc., a global provider of mission-critical, real-time video networking and visual collaboration solutions, has announced that it will participate in the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2025 trade event on February 4-7, in Barcelona by showing its Command 360 solution. In Hall 5 Stand 5Q350, Haivision during ISE 2025 will showcase a range of operation and command center technologies, …

GERLINGEN, Germany—The newly announced collaboration of Bosch and Genetec will provide greater benefits to customers with direct-to-cloud integration of Bosch cameras with Genetec Security Center SaaS, as well as new intelligent detection and enhanced search capabilities available through Genetec Cloudlink cloud-managed appliance connections. Available with camera firmware release 9.40, customers choosing Genetec Security Center SaaS gain support for Bosch application-specific artificial …

As we approach the close of 2024 and look ahead to a new year, Commercial Integrator + Security Sales & Integration proudly shares its annual survey of trend-setting technologies that are shaking up the physical and electronic security industries. Fittingly, we shook up our own approach this year, bringing this project “in house” and consulting directly with suppliers and distributors …

ROCKVILLE, Md.—Origin AI, a developer of AI Sensing technologies, have announced a new strategic partnership with Verisure, a popular provider of professionally monitored security systems in Europe and Latin America. The partnership will leverage Origin’s AI Sensing technology to further enhance Verisure’s product and service offering and customer experience across the residential and business segments and follows a lead investment by …

AUSTIN, Texas—Eagle Eye Networks, a global developer of cloud video surveillance, has launched its latest in a suite of cabinet systems that it says empowers businesses to put high-performance AI-powered security cameras wherever they’re needed outdoors including remote locations without power or internet. Eagle Eye Networks explains that its Cabinet systems can be setup as a standalone solution or an …

NEW YORK — UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson “had no personal security detail” when he was fatally shot Wednesday morning, which “could prompt swift changes inside corporate boardrooms, especially as the global political environment grows more unstable,” according to a Bloomberg report. Related: Prosegur Among 2025’s Most ‘Inclusive and Equitable’ Private Security Companies Thompson, 50, was shot in the back and …

Welcome to an incredible exploration into the future of security systems! Our latest report unravels the momentous influence of AI and video analytics in streamlining security industry operations. This comprehensive study dives deep into how these technologies are transforming surveillance, enhancing proactive measures, and presenting new opportunities for recurring revenue. Key insights you’ll learn include: Mastering the vast information generated …