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Pimloc Transcribe combines automated transcription, editing, translation, and redaction within Pimloc's all-in-one platform for working with sensitive data — converting recordings into searchable, timestamped transcripts with AI speaker identification, automatic translation, and automated PII detection for law enforcement, legal, public sector, and educational organizations.
TMA has awarded Tyler Technologies Platinum Partner status with its ASAP Service, recognizing Tyler's contributions to ASAP development, CAD integration, and thought leadership supporting automated alarm delivery in emergency communications centers.
i-PRO's compact modular Remote Head Camera — built on the S Series platform — brings full edge-AI analytics, 144 dB wide dynamic range, and FIPS 140-3 Level 3 cybersecurity into space-constrained and discreet environments like POS terminals, ATMs, and reception areas. Available January 2027.
NJELSA graduates its first three apprentices from a three-year, U.S. Department of Labor-approved program combining web-based training and paid on-the-job learning — creating a direct pathway into the electronic security and life safety industry.
Monitoring centers on DICE can now dispatch private security responders for fast on-site response to alarm or video events without leaving the screen their operators already use — built on the same PSAP Connect engine that reaches 700+ PSAPs, with an average 18-minute response time.
HES, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, launches an online tool that walks users through simple questions to deliver customized electric strike recommendations based on opening conditions, lockset type, and application requirements — supporting cylindrical, mortise, rim exit, and tubular vertical rod openings with fire-rated, windstorm, outdoor, and preload options.
Security industry veteran with nearly 30 years of experience — including running a $400M region at Allied Universal — joins Netwatch to lead North American sales as the company accelerates adoption of its AI-enabled proactive video monitoring model.
Interface Systems' "The Real Cost of Alarm Failure" report models false-alarm costs across 25 U.S. cities, revealing that hidden liabilities — guard response, internal labor drain, and police non-response — make up 80% of the financial burden, with worst-case liability reaching $37,230 for a 10-store operator.
Altronix launches ReServ24B, an automatic 24VDC transfer switch with built-in rapid battery charging that provides seamless power redundancy for security and access control systems — supporting two power supplies, instant failover, and rapid recharge of SLA or LiFePO4 batteries with LINQ remote management.
Rovira advances from Dispatcher to Site Manager, relocating from Texas to lead the Florida monitoring center — continuing COPS Monitoring's culture of internal development, where 96% of managers began in entry-level roles.
IQSIGHT's Video Recording Manager (VRM) 4.50 and 4.70 are certified under the LenelS2 OpenAccess Alliance Program, bringing IVA and IVA Pro video analytics alerts directly into the OnGuard 8.3 access control platform.
The Tennessee Network of Security Integrators held its 46th Annual Convention in Franklin, TN — three days of continuing education, an annual business meeting, exhibits, competitions, and over $3,000 raised for the Butch Work Benevolence Fund.
The FSEC's annual NYC dinner on November 2, 2026 honors seven industry leaders and raises funds for the New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation's Children's Burn Camp — with individual tickets and four corporate sponsorship tiers available.
US/UK collaboration brings human-verified visual gun and knife detection to the United Kingdom, showcased at International Security Expo 2026 in London — supporting organizations preparing for Martyn's Law.
Security Central completes a SOC 2 Type I examination, reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding customer information and operating critical systems with strong, well-designed controls behind its dealer-focused monitoring services.
Purpose-built industrial networking solutions address the power, connectivity, and environmental challenges of mobile surveillance trailer deployments — including 24VDC solar operation, PoE++ up to 100W per port, and -40°F to 167°F temperature ratings.
Elegant, secure, and keyless access control for all-glass interior doors — the RITE Touch 2050 combines touchscreen technology with PIN, biometric fingerprint, and MIFARE credential options in a surface-mounted design that requires no glass preparation.
The new CHeKT Virtual Bridge brings a cloud-to-cloud connection between OpenEye Web Services and CHeKT, enabling automatic account syncing, OWS virtual arming, and event-based video verification for more efficient remote video monitoring operations.
Bannerman US LLC launches FireVault Pro, an iPhone and iPad field workspace that keeps site knowledge, service history, field documentation and technician-focused tools organized around each account for fire alarm professionals.
Partnership with Farpointe Data brings Apple and Google Wallet credentials to CONEKT mobile-ready readers — a more cost-effective NFC wallet solution with dealer-branded credentials that work with any access control system.
Pimloc Transcribe combines automated transcription, editing, translation, and redaction within Pimloc's all-in-one platform for working with sensitive data — converting recordings into searchable, timestamped transcripts with AI speaker identification, automatic translation, and automated PII detection for law enforcement, legal, public sector, and educational organizations.
TMA has awarded Tyler Technologies Platinum Partner status with its ASAP Service, recognizing Tyler's contributions to ASAP development, CAD integration, and thought leadership supporting automated alarm delivery in emergency communications centers.
i-PRO's compact modular Remote Head Camera — built on the S Series platform — brings full edge-AI analytics, 144 dB wide dynamic range, and FIPS 140-3 Level 3 cybersecurity into space-constrained and discreet environments like POS terminals, ATMs, and reception areas. Available January 2027.
NJELSA graduates its first three apprentices from a three-year, U.S. Department of Labor-approved program combining web-based training and paid on-the-job learning — creating a direct pathway into the electronic security and life safety industry.
Monitoring centers on DICE can now dispatch private security responders for fast on-site response to alarm or video events without leaving the screen their operators already use — built on the same PSAP Connect engine that reaches 700+ PSAPs, with an average 18-minute response time.
HES, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, launches an online tool that walks users through simple questions to deliver customized electric strike recommendations based on opening conditions, lockset type, and application requirements — supporting cylindrical, mortise, rim exit, and tubular vertical rod openings with fire-rated, windstorm, outdoor, and preload options.
Security industry veteran with nearly 30 years of experience — including running a $400M region at Allied Universal — joins Netwatch to lead North American sales as the company accelerates adoption of its AI-enabled proactive video monitoring model.
Interface Systems' "The Real Cost of Alarm Failure" report models false-alarm costs across 25 U.S. cities, revealing that hidden liabilities — guard response, internal labor drain, and police non-response — make up 80% of the financial burden, with worst-case liability reaching $37,230 for a 10-store operator.
Altronix launches ReServ24B, an automatic 24VDC transfer switch with built-in rapid battery charging that provides seamless power redundancy for security and access control systems — supporting two power supplies, instant failover, and rapid recharge of SLA or LiFePO4 batteries with LINQ remote management.
Rovira advances from Dispatcher to Site Manager, relocating from Texas to lead the Florida monitoring center — continuing COPS Monitoring's culture of internal development, where 96% of managers began in entry-level roles.
IQSIGHT's Video Recording Manager (VRM) 4.50 and 4.70 are certified under the LenelS2 OpenAccess Alliance Program, bringing IVA and IVA Pro video analytics alerts directly into the OnGuard 8.3 access control platform.
The Tennessee Network of Security Integrators held its 46th Annual Convention in Franklin, TN — three days of continuing education, an annual business meeting, exhibits, competitions, and over $3,000 raised for the Butch Work Benevolence Fund.
The FSEC's annual NYC dinner on November 2, 2026 honors seven industry leaders and raises funds for the New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation's Children's Burn Camp — with individual tickets and four corporate sponsorship tiers available.
US/UK collaboration brings human-verified visual gun and knife detection to the United Kingdom, showcased at International Security Expo 2026 in London — supporting organizations preparing for Martyn's Law.
Security Central completes a SOC 2 Type I examination, reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding customer information and operating critical systems with strong, well-designed controls behind its dealer-focused monitoring services.
Purpose-built industrial networking solutions address the power, connectivity, and environmental challenges of mobile surveillance trailer deployments — including 24VDC solar operation, PoE++ up to 100W per port, and -40°F to 167°F temperature ratings.
Elegant, secure, and keyless access control for all-glass interior doors — the RITE Touch 2050 combines touchscreen technology with PIN, biometric fingerprint, and MIFARE credential options in a surface-mounted design that requires no glass preparation.
The new CHeKT Virtual Bridge brings a cloud-to-cloud connection between OpenEye Web Services and CHeKT, enabling automatic account syncing, OWS virtual arming, and event-based video verification for more efficient remote video monitoring operations.
Bannerman US LLC launches FireVault Pro, an iPhone and iPad field workspace that keeps site knowledge, service history, field documentation and technician-focused tools organized around each account for fire alarm professionals.
Partnership with Farpointe Data brings Apple and Google Wallet credentials to CONEKT mobile-ready readers — a more cost-effective NFC wallet solution with dealer-branded credentials that work with any access control system.
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