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.

iDenfy, the global identity verification, compliance, and fraud prevention solution platform, has announced changes in its continuous plan to improve user conversion rates across multiple markets. The latest update consists of refining the Turkish-language copy and localisation improvements in the market. iDenfy’s Product, Development, and Support teams collected feedback from multiple current partners that juggle real users from Turkey and replaced previous texts with new, native-level, and easy-to-understand instructions for Turkish-speaking users.  Improving and maintaing the rank Despite securing the label of a foremost global KYC vendor over the past years, iDenfy’s team continues to improve details and separate challenges that lead to increased conversion rates for its partners, no matter the scope or market they operate in. For non-English-speaking markets in particular, where users rely on localised instructions to complete verification confidently, even small language inconsistencies can have a negative impact on KYC completion rates.  The news of improvements on the KYC platform for Turkish-speaking users comes shortly after iDenfy improved custom KYC Theming options and added new white-label solutions for customising the KYC process design-wise. According to Domantas Ciulde, the CEO of iDenfy, the team has been working closely in-house to collect data and feedback from partners that request new features as a way to reduce drop-offs, which is a challenge that is consistent for all partners and different industries: “Recently, we added new white-label options, non-document verification workflows that don’t require uploading a physical ID copy, and now, we have moved on to focus on localisation and the overall design of our ID verification experience. Of course, language is the main factor that makes the KYC session feel natural.” Frequent factors Poor-quality translation is a frequently underestimated factor in identity verification conversion rates, especially now that some vendors use AI and focus on the volume and the number of clients they can serve, all “without promising extra, native-level elements that make all the difference”, claims Ciulde.  Turkish translations According to iDenfy’s CEO, whenever a user experiences some strange or incorrect writing during a KYC process, it creates friction. For users who are mid-intent, this can be a deal breaker, leaving them to abandon their KYC session and never come back due to going to a competitor. iDenfy’s team worked on the Turkish translations, which have been reviewed and approved by native-speaking partners to reflect the correct language, wording, and meaning at every stage of the verification process, including taking photos of an ID document, passing a liveness check, or displaying status information to the end-user. “Language is part of the user experience, not a secondary detail. When a user is prompted to take a photo of their identification document or just go through an active liveness check, the instructions must feel natural in the user’s own language. A machine-generated translation fails to account for the moments where a user might hesitate or get confused completing the process, which directly relates to their completion or abandonment of verification,” commented Domantas Ciulde, the CEO of iDenfy. Identity verifcation solution Currently, Turkey is considered one of the fastest-growing digital financial service markets in Europe and the Middle East. In 2025 alone, $201.3 million in investment in the fintech market was reached in the first few months of the year. Such rapid growth has a direct relation to the regulations. Companies operating in Turkey need an identity verification solution that can feel more native to Turkish users than using general, machine-translated texts. For a market that keeps growing, localisation quality is not a cosmetic consideration, but a direct factor in onboarding conversion and user trust.  Language quality connected with technology iDenfy’s platform currently processes identity verification checks in over 200+ countries and regions worldwide, covering more than 16,000+ types of government-issued identification documents. Improvements for Turkish clients are now available without extra coding or implementation.  “We operate across dozens of different markets, and every one of our users should feel like they’re interacting with something designed just for them. The Turkish language update reflects a larger initiative to ensure that language quality on our platform is closely connected with the rest of our technology,” added Domantas Ciulde, the CEO of iDenfy.

Zimperium, the world's pioneer in AI-empowered mobile security, today warned that the UK Government’s newly released Fraud Strategy 2026–2029 signals a major shift in both the scale of mobile-targeted fraud and the regulatory expectations placed on enterprises responsible for protecting customers and transactions. The strategy identifies mobile channels, including messaging platforms, social applications, mobile banking apps, and voice communications, as a central component of modern fraud operations. It also highlights the growing role of AI-enabled phishing, SIM-swapping, fraudulent mobile applications, deepfake impersonation, and social engineering attacks designed to target users directly through mobile devices. Traditional security tools According to the UK Government, fraud now accounts for 45% of all crime in England and Wales, while nearly half of all fraud is categorised as online-enabled. The report also states that 53% of authorised push payment (APP) fraud originates through social media, messaging platforms, and phone calls — environments increasingly centred around mobile devices. “The UK Fraud Strategy validates what security and fraud teams are already experiencing globally: attackers are targeting users directly through mobile channels where traditional security tools often lack visibility,” said Andy Fleet, Regional Vice President of EMEA at Zimperium. “As cybercriminals adopt a mobile-first attack strategy, organisations can no longer treat mobile security as a secondary concern or an extension of desktop security.” Intelligence-sharing initiatives Zimperium noted that the strategy introduces growing operational and financial pressure on enterprises through expanding fraud liability, intelligence-sharing initiatives, and increasing regulatory scrutiny around fraud prevention and customer protection. The company also warned that AI is accelerating the speed, scale, and sophistication of mobile-targeted attacks. The strategy specifically references AI-generated phishing, voice cloning, and deepfake-enabled fraud campaigns designed to bypass traditional authentication and impersonate trusted individuals or organisations. AI-empowered protection “Fraud prevention strategies that focus only on networks, endpoints, or web channels are missing a rapidly expanding attack surface,” added Andy Fleet. “Organisations need real-time visibility into threats targeting mobile devices and applications, along with the ability to identify real attacks, understand what is happening, and respond in minutes.” Purpose-built for mobile environments, Zimperium delivers AI-empowered protection for mobile applications and devices, helping enterprises defend against mobile-targeted phishing (mishing), malware, app compromise, fraudulent applications, account takeover attempts, and zero-day mobile threats.

Kaseya, the global provider of AI-powered IT management and cybersecurity software, has kicked off Kaseya Connect Europe at the Prague Congress Centre by announcing the latest advancements in Kaseya Intelligence, the company’s AI engine powering the first agentic IT management platform. Continuing its pace of innovation, Kaseya is previewing the next evolution of Kaseya Intelligence: an open platform built on APIs that delivers insights and automation wherever IT teams work, including the Kaseya platform, Claude and Microsoft Copilot Cowork. Real-time insights By extending beyond the traditional Kaseya user interface, Kaseya Intelligence enables IT teams to access real-time insights and execute workflows directly within the applications and AI assistants they already use. AI-powered agents and Digital Specialists will identify issues, recommend remediation, and, with technician approval, execute tasks, update tickets and generate reports automatically. Early access to these new Kaseya Intelligence capabilities is expected in late 2026, with general availability expected in 2027. “The IT industry has spent years asking technicians to adapt to software,” commented Pratik Wadher, chief technology officer, Kaseya. “We decided to change that. With Kaseya Intelligence, we are building the first truly open, agentic IT platform—one that meets technicians inside the tools they already use, including Claude and Microsoft Copilot, and gives them the ability to move from real-time insights to fully automated remediation without ever switching context. That is not a feature; it is a fundamental shift in how IT gets done.” Recently introduced capabilities “Kaseya Intelligence is changing how we operate as an MSP,” said Olav Thijssen, operational support coordinator for Advisor ICT Solutions, a Kaseya customer. “With automation, AI-driven insights and hundreds of core tools available via a single platform, it is helping us to streamline operations and make faster, more informed decisions to scale our business, while delivering a higher level of service for our customers.” Kaseya Connect Europe also provides a deeper dive into more than 175 product enhancements delivered across the Kaseya platform in its latest release. Among the recently introduced capabilities are Agentic Digital Specialists, Unified Cyber Resilience and Kaseya SIEM, all powered by Kaseya Intelligence. Cloud security frameworks In addition, the Kaseya platform is actively progressing toward alignment with key European cloud security frameworks, including ENISA’s European Cybersecurity Certification Scheme for Cloud Services (EUCS). As compliance requirements such as ISO 27001 and NIS2 continue to grow in complexity, Kaseya is leveraging AI and automation to help MSPs and IT teams close compliance gaps more quickly and easily. Compliance Manager GRC, a Kaseya solution, has officially released support for UK Cyber Essentials v3.3, and Kaseya will be introducing Compliance Monitor Automatic Remediation – a new capability that automatically resolves endpoint compliance issues through Datto RMM. Evolving regulatory requirements Throughout Connect Europe, Kaseya will highlight its continued investments across Europe, with a focus on its operations in Munich to better support partners and customers in DACH. This includes distribution agreements across France, Germany and Italy, with the company having appointed Amaury Dutilleul-Francoeur, Vice President of Distribution and Alliance, based in the UK, who will be responsible for building and managing its fast-growing distribution team. “Europe is an extremely important market for Kaseya and it remains central to our long-term growth strategy,” said Dermot McCann, Kaseya’s executive vice president and general manager, international. “With Kaseya Intelligence, we are bringing advanced insights and automation directly into the tools IT teams already rely on every day. This enables our partners and customers across Europe to operate more efficiently, navigate evolving regulatory requirements with confidence and deliver even greater value to the organisations they support. As we continue to invest in the region, our focus remains on delivering practical innovation that drives meaningful business outcomes.”

Databricks, the Data and AI company, today announces intent to acquire Panther, a pioneer AI SOC platform. The acquisition will advance the company’s vision for the security lakehouse, a new category of security software that is disrupting legacy SIEM with an agentic approach. Together, Databricks and Panther will help organisations detect more threats, investigate every alert, and fight AI-driven attacks with AI. Trusted by leading security teams — including Anthropic — Panther has proven it can defend the most demanding, AI-native environments. Panther is the third security acquisition announced by Databricks, strengthening its AI security product team and deepening its investment in security. AI-native environments AI-driven attacks are evolving faster than human-led defences can keep up. Attackers now use AI agents to find new vulnerabilities and attack paths across cloud, SaaS, and AI systems. Meanwhile, SIEMs are held back by high costs, limited data, and manual, labour-intensive workflows. As a result, most organisations analyse only a fraction of their security data—leaving them blind to many of the new agent-driven attacks in their environments. Today's SOC workflows make this worse, because they're still largely manual: teams hand-manage data ingestion, hand-write detection rules, and investigate every alert by hand. With legacy tools, SOC teams simply can't keep pace with new threats. Panther closes the gap by replacing costly, closed SIEM stacks with agentic SOC workflows—so defenders can investigate every alert and disrupt attacks at the speed and scale of AI. Security lakehouse vision “Legacy SIEM was never designed for AI,” said Ali Ghodsi, Co founder and CEO of Databricks. “Databricks, which has the trust of 70% of the Fortune 500 in data and AI, is doubling down on Lakewatch and our security lakehouse vision. With Panther, we enhance and expand our ability to analyse all data and automate SOC workflows. Together, we can offer the best platform to help defend the world against agentic attacks.” “We are thrilled to join Databricks and help accelerate the security lakehouse vision,” said Jack Naglieri, Founder and CEO of Panther. “The SOC is at an inflection point: AI is changing how attacks are launched and defenders can now finally keep pace with them. Together with Databricks, we can arm defenders with sophisticated agents that scale detection, investigation, and response.” AI-driven attackers "Building frontier AI requires security operations that are programmable and deeply integrated with the way modern engineering teams work,” said Tim Nguyen, Head of Defense at Anthropic. “Panther has helped us bring a software engineering approach to detection and response, giving our team the flexibility to adapt quickly as our environment evolves." Earlier this year, Databricks introduced Lakewatch, its security lakehouse designed to help organisations defend against increasingly sophisticated AI-driven attackers. Lakewatch unifies security, IT, and business data into a single, governed lakehouse for agentic detection and response, enabling customers to ingest, retain, and analyse unprecedented volumes of unstructured data while reducing total cost of ownership. Cloud native security operations Adding Panther accelerates Databricks’ security lakehouse vision in several key ways: Agentic workflows designed for SOC: Lakewatch and Panther embed AI agents directly into core SOC workflows so they can automatically triage alerts, gather context, and propose next steps. Broad, high-fidelity data coverage: 100+ pre-built, deeply parsed integrations across critical cloud infrastructure, identity providers, endpoints, networks, and SaaS applications, delivering immediate, out-of-the-box ingestion without the complex mapping required by legacy SIEMs. Top security team: The Panther team of engineers and former SOC analysts brings deep experience in open source and cloud native security operations. Founded by the leader of the open source StreamAlert project originally created at Airbnb, Panther has grown into a cloud native SIEM and AI SOC platform built on detection as code and security data lakes. The acquisition of Panther builds on Databricks’ recent security investments, including its acquisitions of Antimatter and SiftD.ai. Hear more this week at Data + AI Summit in San Francisco. The proposed acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including any required regulatory clearances.

The University of West London (UWL) is benefitting from enhanced fire safety visibility and streamlined system management thanks to the integration of AdvancedLive across multiple campuses. Over the past three years, the University has undertaken a significant investment programme to upgrade its fire protection infrastructure. This included systematically replacing legacy MxPro 4 and Kentec systems with next-generation MxPro 5 panels, ensuring consistency across six campuses in West London and Oxford. Faster incident response Most recently, Ruskin College, now part of the University of West London, underwent a seamless upgrade across its historic Oxford estate, which includes five main buildings such as the Rookery, first constructed in 1913. Despite the complexity of integrating newer extensions like the Callaghan Library, the project was completed without disruption, thanks to the adaptability and flexibility of the MxPro 5 platform. With more than 27 Advanced panels installed across education, office, and residential buildings, the University has now connected three of its main campuses to AdvancedLive, with plans to extend the platform further. Using map-based views, facilities teams and security staff gain a real-time overview of their fire system estate, enabling faster incident response and more efficient day-to-day management. Remote access capability For a large and dispersed organisation like UWL, the ability to locate alarms or faults quickly across complex buildings has been transformational. AdvancedLive’s intuitive dashboard and remote access capability allow fire isolations, enablements and weekly testing to be managed digitally, eliminating unnecessary site visits and reducing both costs and carbon footprint. The system configuration reflects the unique requirements of each campus: St Mary’s Road Campus operates 13 panels, with Apollo REACH wireless devices deployed within library pods and coincidence detection programmed across third-party systems. Ruskin College Campus features six panels, each building configured with bespoke cause-and-effect strategies, all reporting to central security points. Paragon House integrates four panels with phased evacuation and delays across its 12-storey tower block. Unified management interface Additional campuses, including Cavendish & Century and Drama Studio London, benefit from tailored programming for linked buildings and theatre operations respectively. In every case, AdvancedLive provides a unified management interface for system status, alarms, faults, and disablements. Jason Bennett, Division Manager at Alarm Communication Limited, who led the installation, said: “From both an admin and engineering perspective, AdvancedLive has been extremely positive. The live system view and detailed log make daily management much simpler, while remote access means the facilities team can react quickly and efficiently to any issue. The installation was straightforward, and Advanced’s support throughout the process was excellent.” Sustainable fire system management Salvy Vittozzi, Sales Manager for UK South East at Advanced, added: “The University of West London is a great example of how AdvancedLive can transform fire system oversight across a complex estate. By combining the proven reliability of the MxPro 5 panels with the real-time visibility of AdvancedLive, the University now benefits from a solution that’s not only robust today but also scalable for the future. It’s fantastic to see how this investment is already saving time, reducing unnecessary travel, and strengthening fire safety management.” Looking ahead, UWL plans to expand AdvancedLive connectivity to the remainder of its estate, ensuring consistent oversight and centralised control across all sites. For universities and multi-site organisations, the combination of MxPro 5 and AdvancedLive provides a powerful foundation for safe, efficient and sustainable fire system management.

Located in Calama, in Chile’s Antofagasta Region, El Loa Aerodrome is a strategic airport serving one of the country’s most important mining zones. With more than 1.4 million passengers handled annually, the airport plays a vital role in supporting regional mobility, business travel, and the operational needs of Chile’s mining industry. As passenger traffic continued to grow, El Loa Aerodrome required a more advanced security infrastructure capable of supporting continuous monitoring, passenger traceability, and reliable operation in a high-demand airport environment. Critical aviation workflows Challenges - El Loa Aerodrome needed a security system that could provide complete coverage across both indoor and outdoor areas. The client required continuous monitoring of the terminal, runway, boarding areas, restricted zones, corridors, waiting halls, and boarding gates, without blind spots. Another key challenge was passenger and luggage identification. In a busy airport environment, DGAC needed to accurately identify passengers and their baggage in real time, helping improve traceability and strengthen response capabilities in the event of incidents. The airport also had to manage security under high passenger flow. With more than 1.4 million passengers each year and continued growth in demand, the solution had to support daily operations without creating disruption. At the same time, it needed to integrate smoothly with DGAC’s existing systems and critical aviation workflows. Intelligent video surveillance system Solutions - To address these needs, Dahua Technology provided an integrated intelligent video surveillance system designed for critical airport environments. The solution combined high-definition monitoring, real-time visualization, continuous recording, remote access, and intelligent identification capabilities to support the airport’s operational requirements. Dahua bullet and dome cameras were installed in strategic areas across the airport, including the terminal, runway, boarding zones, and restricted areas. These cameras enabled high-definition monitoring of key locations and helped ensure that important operational spaces remained visible at all times. Real-time monitoring The system was designed to cover 100% of the airport’s critical zones, including corridors, waiting halls, and boarding gates. This helped DGAC establish a more complete security view of the facility, reducing blind spots and improving situational awareness across the building. A dedicated integrated monitoring centre was also implemented, allowing the operations team to view live video in real time. With remote access and continuous recording, the control room provided a reliable platform for daily supervision, incident verification, and security coordination. In addition, Dahua’s intelligent identification technology enabled the client to identify passengers and luggage more precisely. This improved traceability throughout the aerodrome and strengthened the team’s ability to respond quickly and effectively when security incidents occurred. Results - With Dahua’s intelligent video surveillance solution, El Loa Aerodrome significantly enhanced its security operations. The system now supports the safe management of more than 1.4 million passengers annually, while providing 24/7 real-time monitoring across the facility.

Comelit-PAC has worked with The Hillcrest Group of Companies to upgrade the door entry system at the Mary Slessor Building, combining GDX Next with Housing Central to simplify access management and support a more efficient service for residents and housing teams. The Mary Slessor Building in Dundee is a residential apartment block comprising eight apartments. When reviewing options for the upgrade, Hillcrest was looking for a video door entry solution to provide a reliable experience for residents while supporting more efficient day-to-day management. Existing cabling infrastructure A key requirement was the ability to utilise the building's existing wiring infrastructure, helping to minimise disruption and avoid the additional time and cost often associated with replacement projects. To meet these requirements, Hillcrest selected GDX Next, Comelit-PAC's door entry platform designed for social housing and residential environments. Covering the building's main entrance and all eight apartments, the system was installed using the existing cabling infrastructure, allowing the upgrade to be completed without extensive rewiring works throughout the building. Reducing installation costs Mike Biggam, Operations Supervisor (Electrical) at The Hillcrest Group of Companies, said: "We required a video door entry solution that would be reliable for residents while making the system easier for our teams to manage. The ability to retain the existing wiring infrastructure was a significant factor in our decision, helping minimise disruption and reduce installation costs. Combined with Housing Central, GDX Next has given us a more efficient way to manage access across the building." Alongside the door entry upgrade, Hillcrest implemented PAC's Housing Central platform to provide cloud-based management of access credentials. Through a centralised system, authorised personnel can manage access permissions remotely, reducing the need for routine site visits and enabling changes to be made quickly when required. Access management projects For Hillcrest, the project has delivered benefits for both residents and operational teams. Residents now have access to a video door entry system designed to support secure and convenient visitor management, while housing teams can administer access permissions remotely through a single platform. This provides greater visibility of the system and reduces the time required to manage routine access-related tasks. Margaret-Ann Sheppard, Business Development Manager at Comelit-PAC, concluded: "Successful access management projects start with understanding how our customers operate. By working closely with Hillcrest and understanding its requirements, we were able to deliver a solution that supports residents while giving housing teams greater visibility, flexibility and control over day-to-day access management."

ZeroEyes, creators of the multi-analytics weapons detection and threat intelligence platform, announces the deployment of its AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution by Illinois’ Thornton Township High School District 205. The district has added ZeroEyes to its multi-layered safety program to help mitigate the threat of gun-related violence. District 205 serves more than 5,500 students and employs nearly 300 staff across three high schools: Thornridge in Dolton, Thornton in Harvey, and Thornwood in South Holland. The district is committed to empowering minds, inspiring futures, and preparing students for college, career readiness, and lifelong learning. In addition to ZeroEyes, the schools are equipped with metal detectors, on-site security personnel, and security cameras throughout each building. Law enforcement veterans “Keeping our students and staff safe is a responsibility we take seriously every day,” said Dr. Nathaniel Cunningham, Jr., Superintendent of Thornton Township High School District 205. “Adding ZeroEyes strengthens our layered approach to campus safety by helping us quickly detect and verify a visibly brandished weapon and alert the right people so we can act fast.” 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. Dispatch alerts and actionable intelligence 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, often in a matter of seconds from the moment a gun is detected. “We’re proud to support District 205 in strengthening their already comprehensive approach to campus safety,” said Mike Lahiff, co-founder and CEO of ZeroEyes. “Every second matters in an active threat situation, and our technology is designed to deliver rapid, actionable intelligence that helps schools and law enforcement respond faster and more effectively.”