Cameras and access control systems led all categories of legacy replacements in 2025, underscoring continued modernization demand and upgrade opportunities for integrators. Source: Genetec's 2026 State of Physical Security 2026 report
Fresh data from Genetec shows how modernization, hybrid-cloud adoption and AI readiness are reshaping project priorities for security integrators.

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Industry News

AMAG Technology operates its U.S. headquarters in Hawthorne, Calif., supporting its access control and identity management business.
Allied Universal has sold a majority stake in AMAG Technology to Shore Rock Partners, which plans to invest in expanding AMAG’s high-security technology portfolio while Allied...
Dec. 9, 2025
Digitronics CEO Mala Grover has joined Security-Net, expanding the organization’s capabilities in federal government integration and the Mid-Atlantic region.
The addition of Digitronics CEO Mala Grover expands Security-Net’s federal integration expertise and strengthens its footprint across the Mid-Atlantic region.
Dec. 8, 2025
The Life Safety Alliance’s new Legends Program aims to preserve the stories and achievements of pioneers whose work continues to guide today’s security and life safety professionals.
LSA aims to enshrine the lasting influence of pioneers who advanced global security and life safety.
Dec. 5, 2025
S&G’s mechanical and electronic safe-locking technologies will join ASSA ABLOY’s lineup following completion of the acquisition.
ASSA ABLOY says the deal for the venerable S&G brand aligns with its strategy to grow in the safe-locking segment.
Dec. 5, 2025

Security Executives

Douglas Brownlie joins Arrow Security as Regional Vice President of Operations Mid Atlantic, bringing more than two decades of law enforcement and security leadership experience.
Arrow Security has tapped veteran safety and law enforcement leader Douglas Brownlie to oversee operations and drive strategic growth across its Mid Atlantic region.
Dec. 8, 2025
The addition of Conal O’Doherty and Jesse “JJ” Knutson as principals is said to reinforce ZBeta’s long-term vision for advancing security program design and organizational performance.
Conal O’Doherty and Jesse “JJ” Knutson have been named principals of ZBeta as the firm broadens its leadership structure and sharpens its strategic focus.
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Nearly half of the organizations surveyed say they have suffered data breaches tied to online form submissions.
Dec. 5, 2025

Integrators

Kevin Darnell joins LVC Companies as Strategic Partnerships Director, bringing more than 30 years of experience in retail leadership, loss prevention and technology-driven security solutions.
LVC Companies names longtime retail and security leader Kevin Darnell as Strategic Partnerships Director to strengthen national alliances and support continued growth across its...
Dec. 9, 2025
Leadership updates at Parks Associates aim to support an integrated approach across the company’s core functions.
New roles for Jennifer Kent, Kristen Hanich and Michael Goodman support Parks Associate’s next phase of growth entering its 40th year.
Dec. 9, 2025
Alarm.com’s technology will support Everon customers with unified mobile management, video integration and multi-site oversight.
The collaboration brings together Alarm.com’s platform and Everon’s integration expertise to streamline security and business operations through a consolidated interface.
Dec. 4, 2025
Members of the Steele Creek Fire Department and CPI Security gather outside the station as the company presents a check funding the department’s first drone, supporting enhanced search and rescue capabilities.
CPI Security has funded the Steele Creek Fire Department’s first drone, enabling new thermal-equipped search and rescue capabilities for the Charlotte, N.C., community.
Dec. 4, 2025

Video Surveillance

Axis Communications hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its new Milwaukee Experience Center, welcoming customers, partners and community members to the 7,800-square-foot space.
Axis Communications has opened a new Milwaukee Experience Center designed to give customers and partners hands-on access to its latest security and analytics technologies in a...
Dec. 9, 2025
Cloudrunner Mobile enables users to search vehicle data, manage hotlists, and receive push notifications directly from their mobile device.
Genetec’s new mobile app gives law enforcement and security professionals real-time access to Cloudrunner vehicle data and alerts from any location.
Dec. 5, 2025
Verkada says more than 30,000 organizations rely on its AI-enabled platform to secure their buildings and run smarter, faster operations.
Verkada’s latest investment round marks a $1.3 billion valuation increase since February and will support expansion of its AI-driven security platform.
Dec. 3, 2025
Axis Communications’ acquisition of FF Group adds advanced license plate recognition and data analytics technology to support the company’s expanding traffic solutions portfolio.
Axis Communications has acquired FF Group to broaden its capabilities in license plate recognition (LPR), data analytics and traffic-focused solutions.
Dec. 3, 2025

Access & Identity

International Door Products (IDP) operates from an 83,000-square-foot facility in southeastern Michigan, producing prefinished steel door frames and related components with advanced stamping, forming, welding and powder-coating capabilities.
The IDP Acquisition adds a fire-rated steel door frame manufacturer to ASSA ABLOY’s Americas portfolio.
Dec. 1, 2025
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Travelers wait in line at a security checkpoint at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas on Nov. 7, 2025. (Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP/Getty Images/TNS)
The new fee will go into effect on Feb. 1 after the agency teased a potential $18 fee in federal paperwork last month,
Dec. 1, 2025
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Artificial Intelligence

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The updates focus on tighter connections between SentinelOne’ s Singularity security platform and multiple AWS services.
Dec. 3, 2025
Sumo Logic has announced a major expansion of its Dojo AI platform, adding a trio of new agentic AI capabilities designed to help security operations centers (SOCs) manage growing alert volumes and accelerate investigations.
New SOC Analyst Agent, Knowledge Agent and MCP Server aim to reduce alert fatigue and speed response times
Dec. 1, 2025
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New capabilities in the Netskope One platform provide visibility, access control, and risk scoring for
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AI-generated media is making it increasingly difficult for organizations to distinguish legitimate communications from sophisticated impersonation attempts.
As AI-generated voices, emails and video become indistinguishable from reality, companies are struggling to determine whether threats originate from inside or outside their walls...
Nov. 27, 2025

Podcasts

Redefining Security in 2025 Part 1: Breaking Leadership Barriers with GMR CEO Mary Gates
Mary Gates discusses the GMR Security Consulting Group rebrand, the rise of human-centric security strategies, and the unique strengths female security leaders bring to the table...
Nov. 5, 2025
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Russ Munisteri discusses the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the challenges facing cyber workforce development, and the critical role of training in defending against today...
Oct. 22, 2025
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Wesco's Tara Dunning explores how AI, IoT, and cloud technologies are transforming the role of today’s security integrators.
Oct. 8, 2025
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Leo McCloskey discusses executive orders, the critical role of radar in counter-drone operations, how easy drones are to buy (or build), and how to fortify our most critical sites...
Sept. 24, 2025

Webinars

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Dec. 4, 2025
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Learning Resources

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Before you dial in your access control strategy, read the new report: Trends in Access Controllers: How Modern Challenges Are Influencing Technology Innovation. See where the ...
July 23, 2025

Videos

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Radionix, part of Keenfinity Group, provides advanced intrusion systems that integrate access control and fire protection, delivering seamless, always-on security and centralized...
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DSI by Detex designs and manufactures heavy-duty security hardware — exit devices, turnstiles, alarms, access controls — built in the U.S. for durability, reliability and seamless...
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Ai-RGUS provides AI-driven software to monitor and maintain video surveillance systems, ensuring camera health, image quality and system reliability for enterprises and critical...
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NAPCO Security Technologies designs and manufactures security, fire, access control and locking systems through its Napco, Alarm Lock, Marks USA and Continental Access brands,...
Sept. 30, 2025