Axis Communications has released a multipurpose dome camera combining sharp video, two-way audio, actionable analytics, and LED indicators to help improve safety, security, and operational efficiency.

This all-in-one device makes it possible to optimise staff resources with proactive surveillance. For instance, it can be used for tele-sitting to observe patients in healthcare environments. Or to remotely detect and respond to loitering in retail environments.

The Axis Q9307-LV dome camera comes with coughing fit and stressed voice analytics adding an extra audible dimension to active incident management. It offers a great solution for remote monitoring and communication. With Axis Live Privacy Shield, it’s possible to remotely monitor activities while safeguarding privacy in real-time. In addition, it includes both an LED indicators and an Audio LED so it’s clear to see when the camera is recording or when audio is being used.

Including Lightfinder 2.0, Forensic WDR, and OptimizedIR, it delivers sharp 5 MP image quality under any light conditions. With four built-in microphones and a built-in speaker with echo cancellation, this all-in-one audio-visual device offers clear two-way audio communication with great noise suppression. This makes it easy to transmit and receive audio even from remote locations.

Some of the key features include: 5 MP video with two-way audio, preinstalled audio and video analytics, remote monitoring while safeguarding privacy, withstands chemical wipe-downs, and cost-efficient all-in-one-device.

This multipurpose dome camera promises to ensure a cost-efficient solution and with just one device to install, it offers one-drop installation. Additionally, video and audio analytics are included at no extra cost. It’s vandal-resistant and can withstand daily wipe-downs with chemical detergents without deteriorating the plastic. Furthermore, Axis Edge Vault, a hardware-based cyber security platform, safeguards the device and protects sensitive information from unauthorised access.

Brivo, a global leader in cloud-based access control and smart building technologies, has shared some of the findings from its 2024 Top Global Security Trends Report, detailing the most important changes for physical security teams across the globe.

This is Brivo’s seventh annual trends report, and it is based on 850 responses from security professionals across the U.K., U.S., and Europe, asking the opinions of physical security teams in financial services, technology & IT, manufacturing, retail and more.

Among the key trends detailed in the report is the desire to integrate new security technology with existing systems to better manage people and facilities. Another key trend is high expectations of AI technology, with a need for greater skills and access to data.

The report also shows the continuing evolution of the CSO (Chief Security Officer) role in leading AI implementations. While more important than ever, many lack the appropriate budget or authority to take full advantage of new technologies—posing a challenge to upgrading security systems.

Key findings from the report include:

• 36% of security teams lack confidence in their system’s ability to keep their employees and facilities safe, with this rising to almost half in front-line roles.
• Ease of integration with other systems was a bigger barrier to adopting new technology than budget constraints.
• 60% of large enterprises in the U.S. will invest over $1 million annually in AI over the next three years.
• 74% of security professionals see the CSO role as increasingly important in organisations but agree that increased authority and budget are needed to meet security objectives.

“This year’s report has a lot to be optimistic about,” said Steve Van Till, founder and CEO of Brivo. “The security industry wants to embrace new technologies, and there is investment and belief in new advances. At the heart of these changes will be the CSO, and they will need support to make this a success.

“Security integrators have an opportunity to be trusted advisors to the CSO. Getting technological change right and integrating it into the greater organisational strategy will require strong partnerships.”

The full report is available from Brivo and is called “2024 Top Global Security Trends: Empowering CSOs and security teams to enable technology and AI”.

Acre security, a global leader providing innovative security solutions, has completed a successful integration between Feenics Access Control Solution and its Enterprise Visitor Management Software. This integration, according to the company, marks a significant advancement in enhancing security protocols and streamlining visitor management processes for businesses and institutions worldwide.

The integration of Feenics and Acre Enterprise Visitor Management brings together two powerful solutions under one unified platform, empowering organisations to seamlessly manage access permissions while efficiently monitoring and tracking visitor activities. By bridging the gap between access control and visitor management, Acre security continues to demonstrate its commitment to delivering comprehensive security solutions tailored to the evolving needs of modern businesses.

Key benefits of the integration include:

• Enhanced Security: Organisations can strengthen their security measures and mitigate potential risks with synchronised access control protocols with visitor management processes.
• Streamlined Operations: The seamless integration enables smooth data flow between Feenics and Acre Enterprise Visitor Management, eliminating the need for manual input and reducing administrative burden.
• Improved Visitor Experience: Visitors can now enjoy a frictionless entry process, while administrators gain real-time insights into visitor traffic and activities.
• Customised Solutions: Acre security remains dedicated to providing tailored security solutions, allowing organisations to adapt the integrated Feenics and Acre Enterprise Visitor Management platform to their unique requirements.

“We are excited to announce the integration of our Feenics and Acre Enterprise Visitor Management solutions, which represents a significant milestone in our mission to deliver comprehensive security solutions. This integration underscores our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, as we continue to empower organizations with cutting-edge technologies to safeguard their assets and personnel,” says Caroline Laporte, Global Product Manager for Acre security Visitor Management.

“When customers work with us, they’re assured of the highest global standards in information security. This collaboration epitomizes the unified Acre portfolio, transitioning from a federation of brands to a cohesive entity. The Feenics and Access Visitor Management partnership is a prime example, enhancing customer support significantly,” adds David Liu North America Head of Sales for Acre Enterprise Visitor Management, commenting about the integration.

HID’s latest 2024 State of the Security Industry Report gathers together responses from 2,600 partners, end users, and security and IT personnel worldwide, across a range of job titles and organisation sizes representing over 11 industries.  The report delves into the underlying concerns driving upcoming innovations and the technologies that underpin them, helping security leaders to be proactive in adapting to evolving challenges.

Conducted in the fall of 2023, this year’s survey reveals six themes, as follows:

1. Mobile identity is expected to be ubiquitous in the next five years

Given the widespread use of mobile devices, momentum continues to build around their use in support of identity. Within the next five years, surveyed end users state that nearly 80% of organisations will deploy mobile IDs. Industry partners are even more optimistic in their outlook, stating that 94% of their customers will have deployed mobile IDs.

2. Multi-Factor Authentication is widespread, despite slow but growing implementation of Zero Trust

More than 83% of end users respondents said their organisation currently uses Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), mainly due to the vulnerabilities of passwords. For many, this represents the first step on the longer journey toward Zero Trust, an approach to security that calls for organisations to maintain strict access controls and to never trust, always verify anyone – internal or external – by default. Zero Trust has been implemented in 16% of organisations with over 100,000 employees and 14% in those with up to 10,000 employees, according to the survey.

With MFA being widespread, the eventual end of passwords is imminent. The creation of new standards such as FIDO (Fast Identity Online), which uses “standard public key cryptography techniques to provide phishing-resistant authentication,” will pave the path to new and more secure authentication options that will be part of a more robust Zero Trust architecture.

3. Sustainability becomes a growing driver in business decisions

Among HID’s survey respondents, sustainability continues to rank high as a business priority, with both end users and partners rating its importance at a “4” on a 1-to-5 scale. Additionally, 74% of end users indicate the importance of sustainability has grown over the past year, and 80% of partners reported the trend growing in importance among their customers.

As such, there will likely be a continued emphasis on solutions that minimize energy use, reduce waste, and optimise resource usage. A shift to cloud-based solutions and increased use of mobile devices are two clear strategies to reach these sustainability goals.

4. Biometrics continues its impressive momentum

In this year’s survey, 39% of installers and integrators said their customers are using fingerprint or palm print, and 30% said they’re using facial recognition. The momentum continues to build as 8% plan to test or implement some form of biometrics in the next year and 12% plan to do so in the next three to five years.

5. Identity management points up to the cloud

Nearly half of end users are moving to cloud-based identity management, with 24% already using it and another 24% in the process of implementing such systems. Industry partners say their customers face several hurdles here, including existing reliance on legacy/on-prem equipment (28%), lack of budget (24%), and cloud-based identities simply not being a business priority (21%).

6. The rise of artificial intelligence for analytics use cases

Conversations about AI have come to dominate the business landscape, and many security professionals see AI’s analytic capabilities as the low-hanging fruit to enhance identity management. Rather than looking to AI to inform the entirety of the security system, it’s possible to leverage data analytics as a way to operationalise AI in support of immediate outcomes. In this scenario, 35% of end users reported they will be testing or implementing some AI capability in the next three to five years, with 15% already using AI-enabled biometrics.

3xlogic has launched Vigil NVR Case Management, a cloud storage solution designed for sensitive video clips. The standalone solution provides cloud storage capability to Vigil NVRs, making it easier for operators to review, share, and store video clips in a single place.

Vigil NVR Case Management is ideal for installations requiring multiple stakeholders to oversee video footage and where clips may potentially include sensitive or personal video data, for example, public venues, construction sites, retail outlets and shopping centres, and warehouses and factories. Video is stored within the cloud in a centralized video archive with no additional hardware costs.

Operators no longer have to manage the retrieval of multiple video clips from different NVRs individually and instead have one platform for video management such as setting expiration dates and updating case files. Using georedundant cloud storage, Vigil NVR Case Management ensures that sensitive videos are safe and secure on the cloud, giving added peace of mind. These watermarked videos can be retrieved years after the event has occurred, to aid with criminal investigations and more.

NVR Case Management also provides a simple interface to generate expiring, sharable links to send watermarked videos to external parties, as well as a utility to view them.

Mike Poe, Director, Product Management at 3xlogic said, “We recognise the growing demand for cloud storage capabilities in the surveillance industry and have launched our NVR Case Management solution to cater to this. There is an increasing amount of sensitive video data being collected and stored, so it is crucial that organisations invest in a secure and reliable storage solution. With its cloud storage capabilities, centralised video archive, and scalability, 3xlogic’s NVR Case Management will help organisations keep up with technological advances today while futureproofing them for tomorrow.”

Vantage Data Centers has transformed its global security operations using Genetec Security Center unified security platform and Genetec Mission Control decision management system. The leading operator of large-scale data centres recently standardised on the Genetec unified platform to modernise security at 32 data centres in North America, EMEA, and Asia Pacific.

As the proprietary access control and video management systems of its data centres aged, Vantage experienced growing connection lags and increasing maintenance, and couldn’t easily integrate new technologies. After deploying the Genetec Security Center unified physical security platform at one location, they decided to standardise security infrastructure and practices worldwide on the Genetec platform.

Firooz Barakzai, Global Manager, Security Solutions and Standards at Vantage Data Centers, said, “Within Security Center, we’re managing about 500 cameras, 400 doors, 2,000 cardholders, a couple hundred intercoms, and other sensors per location. Having all that information in one centralised view has made it much easier for our operators to see what’s happening. It’s also user-friendly, so training new operators is faster.”

Automating decision management unlocks new operational efficiencies

Once all locations were unified with Security Center, the team implemented Genetec Mission Control. The decision management system helps operators quickly address pressing situations by guiding them through more than 30 standard operating procedures (SOPs). The system also automatically creates incident reports that can be exported and shared with stakeholders.

Open system eases integration

Vantage secures its properties with seven layers of security, various forms of authentication including biometric readers, cards, and pins, all connected to Security Center. Since all user activity is tracked and linked to associated video, Security Center provides an audit trail that strengthens compliance and optimises processes while saving time.

In addition, Vantage has used the Genetec Software Development Kit (SDK) to develop custom applications, like using a Soft Pin plugin to compile data from different systems and track key performance indicators across the business. This same tool enables the team to standardize system naming conventions to cardholder groups, dashboards, and reporting schedules across all sites.

Looking ahead, the team at Vantage intends to add more system integrations within Security Center, such as a human resources system, video analytics, and IT ticketing services software. They’re also trialing the Genetec Autovu automatic license plate recognition system to add another layer of perimeter security and exploring the Cloud Link Roadrunner enclosure management system to better manage access to server cabinets.

The global AI trust, risk and security management market size is expected to reach USD 7.44 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The researchers anticipate this market to grow at a CAGR of 21.3% from 2024 to 2030. As organisations increasingly embrace AI, concerns around bias, explainability, and security vulnerabilities have grown, making AI trust, risk, and security management (TRISM) solutions essential for managing these risks effectively.

The growing focus of regulatory bodies on promoting responsible and trustworthy AI systems also aligns with the growing demand for AI TRISM solutions. The growing demand for secure and reliable AI applications across industries is presenting the need for AI TRISM to mitigate risks and ensure compliance. For instance, in June 2023, according to Grand View, Resistant AI, which specialises in protecting financial institutions from fraud and money laundering, raised USD 11 million for its AI security solutions. The funding would reflect the growing demand for AI-powered security solutions, notably in the financial services industry.

Growth created through collaboration

Analysts found that a collaboration between AI TRISM providers and other technology companies is creating market growth opportunities. This collaboration serves to expand the AI TRISM ecosystem, fostering a more comprehensive and integrated range of solutions. By working together, AI TRISM providers and tech companies can incorporate elements such as data security platforms, explainable AI tools, and monitoring systems with existing AI TRISM frameworks. Moreover, such collaborations help address specific industry needs related to AI implementation and development. Various sectors, such as healthcare, finance, and manufacturing, face unique challenges in terms of AI solutions related to trust, risk, and security. Through collaboration, tech companies can tailor AI TRISM solutions to meet the distinct requirements of each industry, providing specialised and effective tools.

Generative AI foundation models

Moreover, the emergence of generative AI foundation models has created a unique set of challenges, including the need for advanced tools to manage the nuances of data exchange and processing between users and organisations. Addressing these challenges presents a growing opportunity for AI TRISM developers to collaborate with policymakers. The growing need for AI TRISM solutions creates a promising avenue for developers to innovate and create tools that address specific challenges in data management, privacy assurance, and content filtering within the context of generative AI foundation models.

Based on component, the solution segment led the market with a revenue share of 70.7% in 2023. The rising need to automate the software development process and gauge the trustworthiness of underdeveloped ML models is anticipated to drive the segment’s growth.

Market trend highlights

• Based on type, the explainability segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2023. Healthcare providers and practitioners are adopting explainable AI models to understand the decision-making processes of diagnostic algorithms, treatment recommendation systems, and patient outcome predictions.
• Based on application, the governance & compliance segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2023. The growing public awareness about AI’s societal impact is prompting consumers to advocate for ethical and responsible AI practices.

• Based on end-use, the IT & telecommunication segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2023. IT & telecom companies are aggressively adopting AI TRISM solutions as part of the efforts to mitigate potential AI-related risks, secure their data, and ensure adequate privacy protection.

• North America dominated the market and accounted for a 32.6% share in 2023. A fraction of North American companies has already implemented responsible AI practices, and multiple other companies are planning to scale responsible AI frameworks by 2025.

At the end of April, UK based intruder detection manufacturer Texecom will be exhibiting alongside its sister company Klaxon at The Security Event 2024, taking place at the NEC in Birmingham.

Security installers will be able to experience the new Smartcom Pro communicator, designed specifically for alarm signalling from third party panels. The range portfolio will be on display at the show, and members of the Texecom team will be on hand to discuss the benefits of the full family and how these can be applied to future security applications.

Set to be available soon and in three versions, the Smartcom Pro range consists of the following models:

• Smartcom Pro – The new single path communicator specifically designed for use over WiFi or Ethernet connection.
• Smartcom Pro 4G – Besides use over Ethernet or Wifi, the Smartcom Pro 4G can operate via leading mobile networks, making it ideal for applications where Wifi or internet connectivity may not be available.
• Smartcom Pro DR – Smartcom Pro DR benefits from dual radio communications ensuring it is designed to intelligently selects the two best network operators available in that area for alarm signalling.

Texecom will also be demonstrating its range of hardware including the popular Premier Elite range and Capture devices and the suite of Digital Services including primary alarm signalling tool Texecom Monitor.

Joining Texecom will be sister company Klaxon Signals showcasing its range of audible and visual signalling equipment including the Master Blaster a powerful motor driven siren designed for use as an internal/external supplementary security sounder.

David Mountfield, Chief Revenue Officer for Texecom commented “We’re pleased to return to The Security Event this year. This will be the first-time professional security installers will be able to get ‘hands-on’ with our all new Smartcom Pro communicator and unleash the true benefits of Texecom Digital Services across all of their future intruder detection installations.”

From April 30th until May 2nd, 2024, GJD will be participating at The Security Event 2024, where the company will be launching its new ultra-long-range, wireless integration system, the LX Lora Connect.

By leveraging Lora technology, the new system offers unparalleled flexibility, reliability, and ease of integration with GJD equipment and third-party technology. A major key feature is that it connects sensors, illuminators and alarm sounders over a range up to 10 kilometres – It will even transmit signals through buildings and other obstacles. Another key feature is that it can connect and support up to 500 devices, all without the need for expensive data cables and expanders.

Dr Rod Wilson, Group Chief Technology Officer commented: “With the LX Lora Connect, GJD is empowering installers with unprecedented capabilities. This new wireless system is a testament to our commitment to providing solutions that not only meet but exceed the expectations of security professionals”.

Installers who deploy GJD’s LX Lora Connect will gain a significant competitive edge, as they will be able to provide their customers with enhanced functionality and control. LX Lora Connect streamlines and reduces the logistical costs of installation processes, delivering wireless, scalable, and long-range solutions for the most challenging environments.

Visitors to the show will have the opportunity to engage with GJD’s experienced security experts for live product demonstrations. Attendees will be able to gain a deep understanding of how GJD’s products offer significant advantages including how GJD’s solutions overcome real intruder challenges, enhance video analytics, and reduce unwanted alarms.

James M. Viscardi, Executive Vice President, Global Sales commented: “The Security Event 2024 provides GJD with a unique opportunity to connect directly with UK and Europe installers. We are eager to share our expertise, showcase our latest product innovations, and collaborate with installers on addressing the evolving needs of the security industry”.