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The PSA Network (PSA), the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, announced the lineup of speakers and sponsors for PSA TEC 2025 (TEC) in Aurora, Colorado, March 9-12, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Centre. “PSA TEC 2025 is shaping up to be an amazing event from the industry-pioneering education and certifications to access to the top manufacturers in the industry,” said Matt Barnette, president and CEO of the PSA Network. “The power of PSA truly lies in the relationships we foster and cultivate, and TEC is another extension of this.” TEC’s Industry Unplugged sessions This year’s educational lineup is led by keynote speaker, Ryan Estis. Estis will deliver the presentation: Sell for Impact-Delivering Value and Winning Customers in the New Economy.  Lee Odess, the voice of the global access control industry, will host TEC’s Industry Unplugged sessions interviewing executives like Tom Cook from Hanwha Vision and Michael Wong of Genea. Multiple other breakout sessions, certifications and mainstage sessions will also take place.  Latest innovations and relationships TEC 2025 is exclusive to PSA owners, members and sponsors providing premier educational content TEC 2025 is exclusive to PSA owners, members and sponsors providing premier educational content and networking opportunities between integrators and technology partners.  Over the four days, integrators will have ample opportunities to meet with technology partners, learn about their latest innovations and solidify business relationships. Sponsors This year’s sponsors are industry-pioneering manufacturers and solutions providers, including: Summit Altronix Corporation High Country AMAG Technology Hanwha Vision HID Johnson Controls Milestone Zenitel Front Range 3millID Acre Security Aiphone Alvarado ASSA ABLOY BCD Bosch Digital Watchdog Farpointe Data LenelS2 LifeSafety Power March Networks OpenEye SECLOCK Solutions360 Velasea Vicon Wavelynx Windy City Wire Western Slope Ai-RGUS AMG Security Genea Hirsch IML Security Supply NETGEAR ProdataKey Tabletop ALConsulting D-Tools GSA Schedules Jetbuilt NSCA Plante Moran Snellings Walters Insurance Agency SPRX Swell Zitko First Time Session Sponsor Vector Firm Access to networking events “PSA TEC 2025 would not be possible with our amazing sponsors,” said Brittany Board, director of technology partners at the PSA Network. “We are thankful for their support and looking forward to another opportunity to drive connections and business opportunities.” Registration for TEC is open and provides access to all networking events, meals and conference courses.

Vicon Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of Cemtrex, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of cloud-based and on-prem physical Security Solutions announced a partnership with Hailo, an AI chip manufacturer known for its high-performance edge AI processors. Together, Vicon and Hailo are raising the bar for video intelligence by integrating the groundbreaking Hailo-15 System-on-a-Chip (SoC) into Vicon’s NEXT Modular Camera System.  Detect and deter threats "Our partnership with Hailo reaffirms our commitment to transforming the security industry," said Saagar Govil, CEO of Vicon Industries. "By embedding Hailo’s powerful AI technology into NEXT, we are empowering customers with a proactive solution that not only detects but also deters potential threats. This is a camera built for the complex challenges of today and tomorrow.”   Hailo-15 This increased AI processing power unlocks significantly lower latency, reduced bandwidth usage, and improved reliability Vicon is among the first to bring Hailo-15 to market, unlocking edge-based AI processing capabilities far exceeding traditional cameras. The Hailo-15 combines patented AI inferencing with advanced computer vision engines, delivering unparalleled image quality and enabling complex deep learning applications directly on the camera. Overall, this increased AI processing power unlocks significantly lower latency, reduced bandwidth usage, and improved reliability, all without the need for server-based processing.  Key features NEXT brings this intelligence to the forefront with features like:  AI Vision: Advanced AI video enhancement ensures crisp, color-rich images day and night.  Color forensics: The ability to pinpoint specific clothing or vehicle colors provides unmatched precision in tracking suspects or vehicles.   Smart object classification: Instantly distinguish between people, vehicles, and animals, reducing false alarms and allowing teams to focus on real threats.   Real-time analytics: Detects potential threats like loitering or intrusions as they happen, enabling security teams to intervene before incidents escalate.   AI performance “With the groundbreaking Hailo-15, we’re setting a new standard for edge AI performance,” said Orr Danon, CEO of Hailo. “Its unparalleled compute power enables advanced video analytics—like object detection, behavioral analysis, and forensic searches—while also delivering AI video enhancement, including low-light denoising, improved colors, and improved image quality." Data privacy and safety "By processing everything on the edge, we ensure increased data privacy and safety as there is no longer a need to transmit personally identifiable information to the cloud." "We’re excited to partner with Vicon, one of the first manufacturers to embrace this technology, as they lead the way in unlocking the full potential of AI on the edge.”  Situational awareness NEXT features several onboard technologies, including high-powered microphones with a 50-foot range As a further complement to its AI capabilities, NEXT also features several onboard technologies, including high-powered microphones with a 50-foot range and 360° commercial-grade speakers for real-time audio warnings and communications. Additionally, the dome contains programmable signal lightbars to communicate situational awareness status to indicate threats, warnings, or other operational conditions.  Documenting and reporting “By combining next-generation intelligence with the onboard technology,” said Haim Shain, Sr. Vice President of Product Management at Vicon Industries, “the camera transforms from a reactive device into a proactive deterrent, helping to prevent potential threats instead of simply documenting and reporting on them." "It improves communications and daily operations by projecting audible instructions and warnings and issuing visual cues to folks in the area." Communication features with AI "For example, you can pair these communication features with our AI analytics, so if the camera detects an intruder at night, the lightbars can flash red and an automated message can alert the intruder that they’ve been detected." "The lightbars can also signal operational states, like blue to indicate a shift change or amber to notify that someone is waiting in the lobby. The opportunities to integrate them into daily operations are limitless.”  Future-proof solutions "By embedding Hailo's high-performance AI processors into our NEXT cameras, we are equipping our customers with powerful, future-proof solutions that transform how they monitor and protect their environments," Govil concluded. "The incredible processing power that Hailo provides ensures customers who invest in NEXT today can take advantage of frequent updates and enhancements shortly." "This includes increasingly sophisticated intelligence that was previously limited to cost-prohibitive, server-based analytics platforms.” The Vicon NEXT camera will be presented at the Hailo hospitality suite at CES, January 7-10 in Las Vegas.

The PSA Network (PSA), the world's largest consortium of professional systems integrators, will host its annual convention October 14–17 in Marco Island, Florida, at the JW Marriott Beach Resort. The event is exclusive to PSA's network of security integration members and owners. Attendees will travel from across the country to attend top-tier education sessions, network with peers and participate in planned excursions in paradise. PSA Convention 2024 “Our team has worked hard to ensure PSA Convention 2024 is an exceptional event,” said Matt Barnette, president and CEO of PSA. “From the educational lineup to the networking opportunities, PSA members will be impressed. We cannot wait to see the impactful conversations and collaborations that will emerge.”  Data-driven insights Jeremy Bess and Patrick Luce will assign attendees with data-driven insights to cut the noise Josh Linkner will headline PSA Convention with his keynote address on how small, everyday innovations can drive oversized results. In this inspiring, timely and high-impact keynote, Linkner will show attendees how to de-risk the creative process, build the capacity to unlock breakthrough transformations and gain the creative confidence to take responsible risks. Likewise, economists Jeremy Bess and Patrick Luce will empower attendees with data-driven insights to cut through the noise. The presentation will connect the microeconomic dynamics of the security markets with the core economic phenomena that PSA integrators deal with every day. Key technology partners Another excellent dynamic of PSA Convention is the opportunity for integrators to make personal connections with key technology partners. Sponsors of this year's event include: Aiphone Ai-RGUS AirSight Altronix AMAG Technoogy Arxys ASSA ABLOY BCD Bosch Security and Safety Systems ComNet by acre security Digital Watchdog Hanwha Vision HID IML Security Solutions LenelS2 Pelco SECLOCK Snellings Walters Velasea VICON Windy City Wire Zenitel Zitko If they are a PSA member interested in attending PSA Convention 2024, visit the PSA Convention website. Registration includes a three-night hotel stay if they register before September 23. 

Analogue video cameras are still used in a variety of applications, primarily because yesterday’s robust and flexible technology is still functioning today, although it has been years, or even decades, since the initial installation. In many cases, this past generation of security cameras is still reliable and effective.  Embracing an installed base of analogue cameras is often the most cost-effective approach when updating or expanding a surveillance system. But what about the future? We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: Is analogue dead? Or how is it viable in today’s security systems? 

According to a report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to transform all sectors of society, including national security. The physical security marketplace is certainly feeling the impact of the new technology, which has quickly gained prominence as one of the industry’s most popular buzzwords. To assess the more practical aspects of the situation, we asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: How is artificial intelligence (AI) changing the course of the security marketplace?

I have been unpacking from last week’s ASIS show in Orlando. It was a good show, except if you compare it to last spring’s ISC West in Las Vegas, which was especially well attended and generated a lot of excitement in the market. ASIS was definitely smaller, lower key and less crowded. And there were no big product announcements. But there was still plenty of technology on display. In particular, I saw the show reflecting several ongoing trends in the market. Impact of M&As Mergers and acquisitions have been big news in the security market for the last year or two, and there was evidence at ASIS of how M&As are changing the market. For example, Axis Communications, now owned by Japanese giant Canon, is taking over the marketing of Canon’s small (by comparison) selection of video surveillance equipment. Thus ends (quietly) one of the big questions in the market: Why would a company like Canon want to compete against itself? Even more reflective of the changing Canon/Axis world is a new 20-megapixel camera highlighted at ASIS. It was developed through cooperation by the two companies, with Canon providing the lenses and Axis providing the rest of the camera, including image processing. It’s being positioned as an opportunity to combine the best capabilities of both companies. Mergers and acquisitions have been big news in the security market for the last year or two, and there was evidence at ASIS M&As changing the market Vanderbilt is expanding its cloud and video management offerings – in addition to access control – with acquisition of Access Control Technology (ACT) in Dublin. A company built on acquisitions, Vanderbilt will be looking to unify their product offerings in coming months – combining technologies from various acquisitions into a unified whole. It’s been a big year for FLIR, which has swallowed up DVTEL and now offers a complete range of video surveillance products. Reaching way beyond FLIR’s historic presence as a thermal imaging company, the new FLIR is looking to educate the market about its versatility. Meeting end user demands End users demand more integrated systems, and you heard it repeatedly at ASIS. For example, Tyco Security Products says their products are now more connected, reflecting further deterioration of the silos that used to exist. More effective user interfaces are getting attention. One I saw at ASIS was by Honeywell’s Connected Buildings business. A big screen at their booth showed a map with multiple locations in an enterprise; clicking on a location brings up a schematic showing where cameras are located. If you click on a camera icon, you see video from that camera. They also previewed a smart phone app that runs off the same database, which can be used by guards working in the field. Bosch also has a neat integration of their access control, intrusion and video systems, all tied together using their intrusion system to provide intuitive controls. Ameristar, an ASSA ABLOY subsidiary, offers Perimeter InSite software, providing a virtual view of any perimeter security construction project as it is planned and built – stage by stage – with no surprises. Mobile credentialing, wireless locks A leader in mobile credentialing, HID Global is emphasising how the technologies are being implemented in the market – more customer references and case studies are paving the way for broader adoption. Other companies are also onboard with mobile credentialing, including Brivo and Lenel. A leader in mobile credentialing, HID Global is emphasising how the technologies are being implemented in the market Wireless is continuing to evolve. Stanley Security offers the WiQ wireless product line, emphasising that installation of wireless locks is half the cost of wired, but there are downsides (such as slight access delays) compared to wired. Allegion continues to expand its Engage wireless portfolio, too. Paxton Access, a British company, has restructured and is investing in the U.S. market. Their Paxton BLU cloud-based access control system uses Amazon web services and is an opportunity for dealer/integrators to earn more recurring monthly revenue (RMR) Security in the headlines Violence in the headlines often screams out for security solutions, and there were some at ASIS. Stanley highlighted its Shelter product that enables a wireless lockdown in an active shooter situation in the education environment. It solves a high-profile challenge, but Stanley emphasises that it’s just part of a broader school security programme – that’s what’s really needed. A different approach on the active shooter scenario is offered by risk assessment and consultancy company Control Risks, which offers active shooter education programmes for enterprises, including an e-learning module to teach employees how to react in an active shooter situation. New video capabilities Video grabbed attention at ASIS. As Hikvision and Dahua continue their energetic push into the U.S. markets, they were among the largest (and most crowded) booths. Several companies – including Bosch and Tyco -- are adding video analytics to their cameras at the factory. Vicon previewed its new Valerus VMS system, based on ONVIF protocols and totally compatible with their legacy ViconNet VMS. They see open systems as a strong selling point, but they will also continue selling hardware and “total systems". "Suspect search" can search video to deliver additional examples of video involving a subject that has been identified by a single frame “Suspect search” is a new feature showing up on video surveillance systems. The feature can search captured video from throughout a system to deliver additional examples of video involving a subject that has been identified by a single frame of video – find the girl in the blue dress, or the man wearing a red shirt. Searching a whole system, rather than a single camera feed, expands an operator’s ability to investigate an incident. Avigilon introduced its version, called “Appearance Search” at ASIS, and Qognify also highlighted its version, called “Suspect Search,” which I first saw at IFSEC. I notice Exacq also has a flavour of this, and I am sure there are others. Perimeter security evolving Perimeter security is changing. Long considered a “low-tech” wing of the security market, there is a lot going on in the area of perimeter security. Visiting a couple of booths at ASIS opened my eyes. For example, Senstar has every kind of sensor, and their Tungsten product is a security appliance that offers cyber-security at the edge of the network, tying together the sensors and other devices. Protech offers solar-powered wireless sensors that don’t require trenching, another money-saver (more to come about them).