In the world of cybersecurity, ethical hacking proactively identifies security vulnerabilities before malicious actors (i.e., unethical hackers) can exploit them. By simulating real-world attacks, organisations can strengthen defences, protect sensitive data, and maintain public trust. In the physical security world, ethical hacking can transform cybersecurity of security systems from a reactive struggle into a strategic safeguard. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: What is the role of ethical hacking as it relates to physical security?

Next-generation (Next-Gen) technologies are products, services, or infrastructures that represent a significant leap forward rather than a small, incremental update. In the physical security industry, NextGen products are those that enable disruptive change, breakthrough performance, and a fundamental change that renders previous products obsolete. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: What is the next generation of physical security solutions, and how will they change the industry?

Emphasising proactive rather than reactive security shifts the focus from dealing with crises and damage control to prevention. Advantages of a proactive approach include cost efficiency, better business continuity, and fewer crises that draw attention away from strategic improvements. Staying ahead of threats is a core mission of the security department, and technology has evolved to enable security professionals to deliver on that mission better than ever. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: How are security systems transitioning from reactive to proactive, and what is the benefit?

Multiple technology trends are transforming the physical access control market. There is a fundamental shift away from physical cards and keys toward digital identities — mobile credentials, digital wallets, biometrics, and cloud-native access platforms. These next generation access solutions are radically reshaping how buildings operate, protect staff, and perform functionally. At the same time, AI and analytics solutions are being layered onto these physical access control systems to support predictive threat detection and behavioural insights. Access data itself is becoming an asset for sustainability, space optimisation, and smart building initiatives. Risk, impact operations and experience The annual HID Global Security and Identity Trends Report highlights these and other issues The annual HID Global Security and Identity Trends Report highlights these and other issues. The survey cites improving user convenience as a priority for nearly half of organisations, while 41% are focused on simplifying administration, and 28% struggle with system integration. These are not theoretical challenges, they are day‑to‑day friction points that add cost, increase risk, impact operations and experience, and, of course, must be addressed. HID Global’s commercial focus HID Global’s commercial focus is to help organisations digitise their access control — with mobile identities, biometrics, and cloud platforms — and then to use the data to deliver more value. “We are turning access control from an operational cost into a software-driven asset that improves efficiency, supports Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals and even creates new revenue opportunities,” says Steven Commander, HID Global’s Head of Consultant Relations. The impact of digital transformation Digital transformation is the method of moving access control from hardware and physical credentials Digital transformation is in the process of moving access control from hardware and physical credentials to a software-driven, integrated experience. The transformation strengthens security while also improving user convenience — transforming the “pavement to the desk” journey. HID enables this shift through mobile credentials, biometrics, cloud-native platforms, and solutions that allow third-party applications to run on door hardware. “This helps customers turn access data into operational and commercial outcomes, while also improving the overall user experience,” says Commander.  Digital transformation in access control is not focused on chasing the latest trends. Rather, transformation is about turning software, data and integration into outcomes that matter to customers, says HID. “Security becomes stronger and more adaptive,” says Commander. “Operations become simpler and more cost‑effective. Experiences become seamless and consistent. Sustainability moves from ambition to action. And the financial case becomes clearer as efficiencies are banked and new value streams emerge.” The challenge of futureproofing with long lifecycles Given that physical security technologies will be in place for 15 to 20 years, it is important to plan for how systems can evolve over time. Considering how rapidly security threats, compliance standards, and user expectations change, 15 to 20 years is a long time. The decisions made at the beginning of a system’s lifecycle can either limit flexibility later (which will be costly) or enable long-term adaptability. Support for open standards such as Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) is therefore important Choosing products and platforms that are open, interoperable, and designed for updates can enable future-proof projects. Support for open standards such as Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) is therefore important.  In addition, systems built on open controller platforms — such as Mercury — enable organisations to switch software providers or expand functionality without replacing core door hardware. Architectural openness is key to system lifecycles and maximising the return on investment (ROI) from a chosen solution. Digital credentials and mobile access Flexibility and upgradeability should also be top of mind when it comes to endpoints like access control readers. While RFID cards are still commonplace, there is a clear trend toward digital credentials and mobile access. Readers that support both allow organisations to transition at their own pace, without committing to a full system overhaul. A long system lifecycle does not mean technology should remain static. Security, particularly cybersecurity, demands more frequent updates. Technologies that support firmware upgrades in the field extend the value of a deployment while helping organisations keep pace with emerging threats. In that sense, lifecycle thinking is not just about longevity — it’s about maintaining resilience and readiness over time. Applying biometrics and mobile identities Biometrics is becoming mainstream as a credential alternative, strengthening security without adding friction Biometrics is becoming mainstream as a credential alternative, strengthening security without adding friction. Many organisations are now deploying biometrics to support fast, seamless access journeys, with adoption already around 39% in access control according to HID’s recent research.  In addition, 80% of organisations surveyed expect to deploy mobile identities within the next five years. Full technology integration enables tap‑to‑access without opening an app; the user journey becomes faster, safer, and more convenient. “It is where the industry is headed and we are at the vanguard of this,” says Commander.    Ongoing challenge of cybersecurity At HID Global, cybersecurity is embedded into everything, from corporate processes and development practices to the solutions they bring to market. “Our approach ensures that customers can strengthen their overall security posture, not only by deploying secure products but by benefitting from HID’s commitment to the highest industry standards,” says Commander. HID holds multiple globally recognised certifications, including ISO 27001, ISO 14298, SOC Type 2 and CSA STAR, which demonstrate their robust information security and cloud security practices. In addition, HID’s SEOS® secure chipset is independently SEAL-certified, providing one of the most advanced levels of protection available on the market today. “Ultimately, this means organisations are not just purchasing isolated secure products; they are implementing solutions developed and delivered within a comprehensive, cybersecure framework,” says Commander. “When deployed according to best practices, HID solutions enable customers to achieve the highest levels of resilience against evolving physical and cyber threats.” Developing green and sustainable solutions A huge amount of waste is generated from the manufacture of plastic RFID access cards Digital credentials align with the sustainable solutions that everyone wants. A huge amount of waste is generated from the manufacture of plastic RFID access cards. Over 550 million access cards are sold annually. This creates 2,700 tons of plastic waste and 11,400 tons of carbon, based on a PVC card weighing 5 grams.  Therefore, digital credentials self-evidently reduce the reliance on plastic cards (helping reduce carbon emissions by up to 75% according to HID’s research), while leveraging access control system data supports energy optimisation by shutting down or reducing systems in unused spaces. Energy use and CO₂ emissions can be cut dramatically, showing how access systems can contribute to sustainability goals and green building certification. What is the latest in smart buildings? Smart buildings increasingly rely on mobile access control as the backbone for digital services. Real-time access data enables new services such as automated room bookings, HVAC control, lift/elevator calling, e-bike hiring, and so on. Smart buildings increasingly rely on mobile access control as the backbone for digital services The financial upside is clear; smart, digitally transformed buildings can deliver around 8% higher yields per square foot versus traditional office space. Operational savings accrue from reduced administration, the removal of card production and shipping, and lighter IT support. This creates a value cycle — better experiences drive adoption, adoption fuels monetisation, and monetisation funds further improvements. Achieving technology impact in the real world One standout project is One Bangkok – a $3.9 billion mixed used development in Thailand – which demonstrates the scale of what can be achieved when access control data is used for optimisation, particularly when it comes to monitoring facilities usage and occupier behaviours. By switching lights off or lowering the temperature in unused rooms, for example, the One Bangkok building demonstrates this potential with a 22% reduction in energy consumption, saving 17,000 MWh and 9,000 tons of CO₂ annually.  Sustainability is a key factor in contributing to how properties are valued. And sustainability extends far beyond digital credentials having a lower environmental impact than plastic cards.  Buildings with recognised sustainability certifications often command rental premiums of around 6%, and three‑quarters of security decision‑makers now consider environmental impact in their procurement assessments.

Reco, the only AI security platform purpose-built to discover, govern and secure every AI agent, identity and SaaS connection across the enterprise, announces a series of strategic executive appointments, geographic expansion in Texas and the United Kingdom and Ireland, and channel milestones reflect a market reaching an inflection point. Fortune 500 enterprises are deploying AI agents at scale. The governance infrastructure to manage them is no longer optional. Organisations need continuous visibility across their apps, the AI running inside them, and the agents extending beyond them. More than 100 enterprises are already building that with Reco. Mainstream enterprise requirement The company has named Zoe Hillenmeyer as Chief Operating Officer. Hillenmeyer joins from Protect AI, where she led commercial and marketing functions across AI security and brings senior experience from AWS, IBM and Peak AI. At Reco, she will oversee go-to-market execution, operational scale and cross-functional alignment as the company expands its enterprise footprint. She joins at a moment when AI agent security is shifting from early adopter priority to mainstream enterprise requirement. Additional executive appointments include Dana Harduf as Chief Human Resources Officer, Sandy Mathews as Vice President of Product Marketing and Merav Keren Kindler as Vice President of Marketing. AI agent governance Reco is opening a physical office in Texas, where the company has operated with dedicated team members and enterprise customers. Texas is home to one of the highest concentrations of Fortune 500 headquarters in the United States, with particular depth in financial services, energy, and healthcare, sectors where AI agent adoption and the identity risk it introduces are advancing rapidly. The company has also placed a team on the ground in the United Kingdom and Ireland. EU AI Act enforcement timelines are creating board-level urgency for AI agent governance and European enterprise demand has grown steadily alongside the US pipeline. Oliver Sears has joined Reco as the company’s UKI Sales Director to own enterprise go-to-market across the region. Identity security services Reco has reached top national reseller rankings with a key channel partner in the United States. This partner has built a managed security practice around the Reco platform, using it to deliver AI agent governance and identity security services to enterprise clients. The model demonstrates how channel partners can build differentiated service offerings on top of Reco's infrastructure. In addition, enterprise wins are driving inclusion in Q1 reviews and QBRs, and the indirect pipeline is growing in parallel with the direct sales build-out. The company also received three Global InfoSec Awards in 2026 for Market Innovator SaaS/Cloud Security, Market pioneer AI Security Solution and Pioneering GenAI Cybersecurity, reflecting independent recognition of Reco's technical depth and traction across the enterprise security market. AI risk converge "You can't protect what you can't see,” said Jim Bowie, Chief Information Security Officer at Tampa General Hospital. “Reco makes it really easy to see your exposure. One click, you pop it up, you can walk into any leader's office and say look what's happening. We need to address this.” “I joined Reco because the company is solving the right problem at exactly the right moment. Agent governance is where identity security and AI risk converge, and most enterprises do not yet have the infrastructure to manage it,” said Zoe Hillenmeyer, COO at Reco. “Every organisation I have talked to is at a different stage: some are governing a handful of agents, some have hundreds operating across their environment without full visibility. My focus at Reco is building the go-to-market infrastructure to meet them where they are and scale with them as this category matures.” Enterprise security infrastructure “AI agent security is no longer a planning-cycle conversation for Fortune 100 security teams. It is an active deployment challenge. We built Reco to be the platform security leaders reach for when they need to know what every agent in their environment can access, what it is doing and whether it is operating within policy,” said Ofer Klein, CEO at Reco. “The executive hires, the geographic expansion and the channel build are strategically intentional. We are positioning Reco to lead this category as it becomes standard enterprise security infrastructure. We are building the channel and technology partner ecosystem to get there at scale.”

Neo4j, the world’s pioneer graph intelligence platform, announces an agreement to acquire GraphAware, an intelligence analysis software company for government agencies. The acquisition will launch a new generation of AI-powered, graph technology solutions based on open standards, as a proven and trusted alternative to Palantir Gotham. This marks a key milestone in Neo4j’s $100 million AI investment roadmap, accelerating the development and delivery of autonomous, context-aware agents that turn raw, siloed data into explainable, actionable intelligence. Enterprise AI platforms Advances in AI and growing geopolitical tensions have made sovereign solutions essential. Organisations need the ability to own, manage, and control their data in ways that best serve their needs, whether that means keeping it within national borders for compliance and security or freely enabling secure access to support emerging AI use cases and innovation. The era of proprietary black-box solutions is over. Government agencies require the choice and control only made possible by an architecture based on a certified open standard that is modular by design and built to naturally integrate with all enterprise AI platforms. Graph intelligence platform Bringing GraphAware’s intelligence analysis capabilities into Neo4j’s graph intelligence platform will give government agencies a powerful, sovereign alternative for collaborative investigation and explainable decision intelligence across complex, connected data. This will put customers in control of their deployment, data, and exit path, not the vendors who build the systems. Emil Eifrem, Founder and CEO, Neo4j, said, “For over a decade, governments have utilised intelligence analysis software from Palantir. Now they will have a legitimate choice with GraphAware Hume, powered by the Neo4j graph intelligence platform. We aren’t just launching a new intelligence analysis alternative to Palantir Gotham. We’re acquiring a proven solution that’s built on open-standards technology, and already trusted by government agencies throughout the world." Intelligence analysis software A major challenge government organisations face when implementing an intelligence system is a lack of specialised market expertise and purpose-built, user-friendly software. Now GraphAware’s government-grade, production-ready intelligence analysis software, built natively on Neo4j's graph intelligence platform, will help to close this gap. GraphAware Hume is a graph-powered intelligence analysis platform for mission-critical environments that helps organisations work with complex, fragmented information. It brings data and context together into a connected intelligence picture, enabling analysts to investigate relationships, build contextual understanding, and collaborate across teams. Designed for the operational needs of law enforcement, defense organisations, and tax authorities, GraphAware Hume supports analyst-led investigation in complex intelligence environments. Accelerating crime analysis Neo4j and GraphAware Hume are delivering proven results for high-stakes intelligence analysis customers in key areas, including: Law enforcement: The Western Australia Police Force uses Neo4j and GraphAware Hume to transform policing across the world’s largest policing jurisdiction, accelerating crime analysis and investigations by unifying siloed data, uncovering hidden connections, and significantly reducing the turnaround time on data analysis from hours to seconds. Defence organisation: The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) uses Neo4j and GraphAware Hume on a DoD IL5 network inside a fully-accredited DevSecOps platform, hosted on the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Cloud One, to deliver graph-enabled AI applications for mission-critical analytics. Cyber defence: A European national cyber defense agency relies on Neo4j and GraphAware Hume to detect and understand threats before they impact critical infrastructure, companies, and societies. Additional Neo4j and GraphAware customers include: European Commission, IRS, and U.S. DoD (Platform One) Accelerated market demand Michal Bachman, Founder and CEO of GraphAware, said, “The future of intelligence analysis is undeniably graph-powered and AI-assisted. Having partnered with Neo4j for over ten years, integrating GraphAware Hume into the Neo4j ecosystem is an extremely exciting next step. We have long relied on Neo4j’s platform to put the power of connected data into the hands of analysts. By joining forces, we will drive tighter integration and faster innovation, delivering game-changing AI capabilities to our existing joint customers and new organisations worldwide." This announcement stems from accelerated market demand for graph intelligence, with Neo4j achieving a 4x increase in customers solving for AI-ready data use cases, with a significant portion of these in production. In October 2025, Neo4j announced a $100 million investment to support AI product innovation and company initiatives, including the launch of Neo4j Aura Agent, MCP Server for Neo4j, and the AI Start-up program, which now has over 700 registered companies. GraphAware Hume intelligence analysis software from Neo4j is available today.

Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, is responding to updated International Maritime Organization (IMO) recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard ships with gas detection solutions that help operators strengthen atmospheric monitoring and address evolving safety expectations. IMO Resolution MSC.581(110) broadens recommended gas testing protocols to include carbon dioxide alongside other key atmospheric hazards. Growing demand for these solutions has contributed to multiple related awards year-to-date, reflecting increased focus across the maritime sector on safety readiness and compliance. Evolving compliance expectations “The IMO’s revised recommendations represent an important advancement for maritime safety,” said Thibault Fourlegnie, Vice President and General Manager, Teledyne GFD. “We provide practical gas detection solutions that help customers improve enclosed-space safety and meet evolving compliance expectations.” Manufactured at Teledyne GFD’s facility in Renfrew, Scotland, the company’s gas detection solutions draw upon more than 75 years of engineering and manufacturing expertise in industrial safety technologies. Investment at the plant is ongoing in line with growing global demand.

By delivering digital keys directly into Apple Wallet, guests can lock or unlock room doors via iPhone and Apple Watch, elevating the access experience for the hospitality industry. Salto hospitality smart access solutions now support room key in Apple Wallet for iPhone and Apple Watch users. This represents the next evolution in room key convenience, security, and operational efficiency for hotels and guests alike. Smart access management platform This solution integrates seamlessly into a hotel’s existing Salto Space hospitality smart access management platform. This means that, with room key in Apple Wallet, guests can access hotel rooms and shared spaces using just an iPhone or Apple Watch. They can simply tap the reader or hold the device nearby to unlock with no apps and no friction. Hotel front-desk teams can forget the hassle of issuing physical keys to guests, or of dealing with long lines in the lobby. With room key in Apple Wallet for iPhone and Apple Watch, hotel operators can streamline key distribution and management across an entire property. Hotel management teams Room key in Apple Wallet empowers hotel management teams to reduce or eliminate the operational challenges associated with physical key issuance and guest check-in. Access is delivered securely, facilitating remote provisioning, guest mobile check-in, and instant guest access. This optimises property-wide check-in and front desk operations through Salto Space. As a guest, having a hotel room key in Apple Wallet permits easy check-in right from an iPhone or Apple Watch, devices individuals almost always have with them. A guest can simply add a room key to Apple Wallet, tap the check-in button, and follow the steps for frictionless access. Manual key handling After adding the room key to Apple Wallet – initiated via the Salto credential manager technology partner – guests gain instant access to rooms, amenities, and common areas with a tap of their device. Hotels leveraging this technology will enjoy simplified check-in workflows that reduce lobby congestion and operational costs related to plastic keycards and manual key handling. Room key in Apple Wallet can be integrated as part of a standalone or multi-property smart access solution, accommodating diverse hospitality environments and future-proofing hotel access management infrastructure. Key features include: Native storage of room keys within Apple Wallet on iPhone and Apple Watch Express Mode for tap-to-unlock functionality without app interaction Power reserve capability, enabling access for up to five hours after the device battery runs out Remote key provisioning and management through the Salto Space platform Multi-guest key sharing with granular access controls via iMessage and other messaging apps Enhanced privacy means keys are stored securely on the device – no tracking of access locations by Apple Instant room key cancellation in case of device loss, via Apple’s Find My integration Compatibility with the complete Salto smart locking hardware portfolio Latest operating systems Salto’s Apple Wallet integration also introduces a robust and flexible key-sharing capability that significantly enhances the guest experience. Guests can share a digital room key with family members, friends, or colleagues through Apple Wallet’s key-sharing functionality. This eliminates the need for physical key duplication or complicated third-party apps. Shared keys come with customisable permissions allowing guests or hotel operators to control when, where, and for how long recipients can access specific hotel areas, enabling instant revocation if required. Additionally, room key in Apple Wallet takes full advantage of the privacy and security features built into iPhone and Apple Watch devices. They are stored natively, which means Apple doesn’t see the places a guest accesses, so data remains private and secure. If a user misplaces an iPhone or Apple Watch, they can use the Find My app to lock their device and help protect their information. Room key in Apple Wallet is now available. The feature requires compatible Apple devices running on the latest operating systems.

ZeroEyes, creators of the multi-analytics weapons detection and threat intelligence platform, announces that its proactive AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software has been deployed by Perry-Lecompton USD 343 in Kansas to help protect students, staff, and visitors from gun-related threats. Located in Northeastern Kansas, Perry-Lecompton USD 343 serves approximately 730 students and employs 160 staff members district-wide. The district will deploy ZeroEyes at Perry-Lecompton Middle School and Perry-Lecompton High School as part of its continued commitment to maintaining a safe, welcoming learning environment. Broader community initiatives The district secured funding through the Kansas Safe and Secure Firearm Detection Grant Program, administered by the Office of the Kansas Attorney General, to purchase and implement ZeroEyes. The grant followed coordination with local law enforcement and community leaders to identify AI gun detection as a key safety priority aligned with broader community initiatives. “The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority,” said Justin Dunnaway, Assistant Superintendent of Perry-Lecompton USD 343. “We are proud to have secured funding through the Kansas firearm detection grant program to bring ZeroEyes to our middle and high school campuses. This technology adds another proactive layer of protection and aligns with the collaborative safety efforts we’ve been building alongside local law enforcement and community leaders.” Situational awareness software layers ZeroEyes’ AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software layers onto existing digital security cameras. If a gun is identified, images are instantly shared with the ZeroEyes Operations Center (ZOC), the industry’s only U.S.-based, fully in-house operations center staffed 24/7/365 by specially trained U.S. military and law enforcement veterans. If the threat is determined to be valid, alerts and actionable intelligence — including visual description, gun type, and last known location — are dispatched to law enforcement and school officials, often in a matter of seconds from the moment a gun is detected. “Perry-Lecompton USD 343 has taken a thoughtful and proactive approach to campus safety,” said Mike Lahiff, CEO and co-founder of ZeroEyes. “By leveraging state grant funding and building upon existing security investments, the district is demonstrating its strong commitment to protecting students and staff while preserving the close-knit culture that defines its community.”

ZeroEyes, creators of the multi-analytics weapons detection and threat intelligence platform, announces that its proactive AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software has been renewed by Sumter County Schools following two successful years of deployment. Serving nine schools across rural Sumter County, the district supports approximately 6,000 students and 700 faculty and staff. ZeroEyes has been integrated across these schools as part of the district’s commitment to maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming learning environment. Welcoming learning environment “I personally have been very impressed with ZeroEyes since day one,” said Philip Martin, Safety and Security Specialist for Sumter County Schools. “The level of detail that ZeroEyes provides, as well as the responsiveness of their customer service, is outstanding. Communication is always quick, which is critical from a customer standpoint. It’s reassuring to know that this technology is helping keep our students and staff safe.” Sumter County Schools maintains a strong, collaborative relationship with local law enforcement. The district works closely with the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, ensuring that security protocols are consistent, proactive, and responsive. This renewal reinforces the district’s dedication to combining modern technology with community-centred safety measures. Intelligent situational awareness ZeroEyes’ AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software layers onto existing digital security cameras. If a gun is identified, images are instantly shared with the ZeroEyes Operations Center (ZOC), the industry’s only U.S.-based, fully in-house operations center staffed 24/7/365 by specially trained U.S. military and law enforcement veterans. If the threat is determined to be valid, alerts and actionable intelligence — including visual description, gun type, and last known location — are dispatched to law enforcement and school officials, often in a matter of seconds from the moment a gun is detected. “Sumter County Schools has demonstrated a thoughtful and proactive approach to campus safety,” said Mike Lahiff, CEO and co-founder of ZeroEyes. “By leveraging real-time intelligence, the district continues to protect its students and faculty while preserving the close-knit community culture that makes Sumter County special.”

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announces 40 Leadenhall has deployed Genetec™ Security Center and Genetec Mission Control™ to create a seamless modern experience for visitors and tenants. Located in the capital’s insurance district, 40 Leadenhall is one of the biggest City of London developments ever to receive planning permission. It spans over 900,000 square feet of commercial office, amenities, and retail space, serving up to 10,000 occupants. Original performance specification A unified security platform formed part of the original performance specification, with Genetec Security Center ultimately selected to give 40 Leadenhall the flexibility to integrate best of breed hardware and software, support informed decision making, and tailor the interface to a wide range of user needs and access privileges. “Genetec is proud to be safeguarding a growing portfolio of flagship buildings across the City of London - including some of its newest and largest developments,” said Viet Tang, Account Executive at Genetec Inc. “40 Leadenhall is a standout example of how forward thinking property owners are embracing unified, intelligent security to deliver safer, more efficient and more intuitive environments.” Standardising incident response The smart building solution incorporates over 200 cameras, more than 250 doors, and 2,600 data points, all managed through Genetec Security Center and hosted on Genetec Streamvault™ servers and archives. Genetec Mission Control™ further enhances operations by standardising incident response with advanced automation. By integrating with other building systems, it can automatically trigger workflows for events such as power loss, water leaks, or high winds thus enabling teams to respond proactively with timely notifications and targeted actions that help ensure occupant safety. Access control and visitor experience technologies from partners including HID Global, Mercury Communications, and STid help enable seamless navigation throughout the facility. Occupiers can use mobile wallet credentials for frictionless entry, while visitors receive QR code passes that remove the need for temporary plastic cards. Integrated cameras from Axis Communications enhance situational awareness across the site. Truly smart building Genetec workstations located throughout the building provide role based access for operators. Reception staff can enrol visitors, while control-room security teams can run reports, investigate events, and monitor live video on either dedicated workstations or tablets. “The Genetec security system is easy to use and enables us to deliver a world class service to our occupiers and guests, ensuring occupant wellbeing and building security,” says Stewart Maynard, Smart Systems Manager at 40 Leadenhall. “Collaboration between delivery, systems and service partner teams has helped make 40 Leadenhall a truly smart building.” Quickly identify devices By uploading interactive floor plans into Security Center, operators can quickly identify devices, investigate activity, or access live video with a single click, significantly reducing training times. The building’s digital experience is further enhanced through integration with the 40 Leadenhall app, powered by VTS Activate. Occupiers can issue virtual visitor passes, receive arrival notifications, and seamlessly access amenities including wellness spaces, cycle facilities and the Peloton studio. “We believe Genetec provides the ideal platform to support 40 Leadenhall’s future growth and technology goals,” concludes Maynard. “The investment in leading technology, supported by strong partnerships, positions 40 Leadenhall at the forefront of innovation.”

ZeroEyes, creators of the multi-analytics weapons detection and threat intelligence platform, announces that its AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness platform has been deployed by New Jersey’s Sayreville Borough School District to protect students and faculty against gun-related violence. Located in Middlesex County, the district serves approximately 6,500 students and employs approximately 750 staff across 10 buildings, including a high school, middle school, upper elementary school, four K–3 elementary schools, two preschools, and a specialised 18–21 program that operates a publicly accessible store and café for job training. With strong community involvement, the district prioritises proactive safety measures and operates on the principle of staying ahead of evolving security needs. Incident management software ZeroEyes enhances the district’s comprehensive, multilayered security strategy and will be integrated with Singlewire’s InformaCast incident management software. This enables real-time gun detection alerts from ZeroEyes to automatically trigger Singlewire’s InformaCast system, which can instantly distribute customised alerts across a wide range of devices, supporting faster, more coordinated emergency responses and ensuring critical information reaches those who need it most. “Our responsibility is to create an environment where students and staff can focus on learning while knowing that safety is taken seriously,” said Dr. Richard Labbe, superintendent of Sayreville Borough School District. “By integrating advanced technology, such as ZeroEyes, into our broader security framework, we are strengthening our ability to identify potential threats early and act quickly, helping us move from awareness to action in a matter of moments.” Secure learning environment ZeroEyes' AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software layers onto existing digital security cameras. If a gun is identified, images are instantly shared with the ZeroEyes Operations Center (ZOC), the industry's only U.S.-based, fully in-house operation center, which is staffed 24/7/365 by specially trained U.S. military and law enforcement veterans. If these experts determine the threat is valid, they dispatch alerts and actionable intelligence — including visual description, gun type, and last known location — to law enforcement and school security teams as quickly as 3 to 5 seconds from detection. “Sayreville Borough School District’s leadership has demonstrated a strong commitment to creating a safe and secure learning environment,” said Mike Lahiff, co-founder and CEO of ZeroEyes. “We’re proud to support their efforts by turning existing security infrastructure into a source of timely, reliable insight that supports faster, more confident action.”