Tag: surveillance

7 Video Surveillance Trends Impacting Facilities Managers in 2026

By Dean Drako, Brivo May 28, 2026 Access Control

Updated: May 28, 2026

Video surveillance systems are evolving from passive recording to cloud-native AI-powered systems that provide risk detection, notification, and real-time information for facilities managers. The cloud and artificial intelligence are essential to this transformation, enabling remote access, ongoing updates, custom searches, and business-specific reports. These new capabilities create both opportunity and tension. While AI cloud-based systems […]

Beyond Facility Surveillance: The Rise of the AI ‘Video Supervisor’

By Robert Messer, IPTECHVIEW Apr 9, 2026 Safety

Updated: Apr 9, 2026

For decades, video surveillance in facilities management has been a passive, “looking back” technology. We used it to investigate what had already happened—a slip-and-fall, a security breach, or a workflow bottleneck. But just as large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT redefined our interaction with text, a new generation of video language models (VLMs) is fundamentally […]

SIA Names Best New Security Products at ISC West 2026

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 27, 2026 Access Control

Updated: Mar 27, 2026

During the ISC West trade show in Las Vegas, the Security Industry Association (SIA) announced the 2026 winners of the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards. Since its inception in 1979, the flagship awards program has recognized innovative security products, services, and solutions. Top among the winners were Ones Technology with the 2026 Best New Product Award for […]

How to Maintain Facility Security During Renovations

By Zac Amos, Contributing Writer Mar 4, 2026 Access Control

Updated: Mar 4, 2026

Renovations bring many changes that can affect a building’s security. Doors are often left unlocked so construction crews can move in and out, and traditional measures like cameras may go offline to accommodate rewiring or repainting. These shifts create opportunities for theft and unauthorized access. Facilities managers must adapt quickly to keep people and property […]

Data Privacy Day: 5 Best Practices for Physical Security

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jan 28, 2026 Access Control

Updated: Jan 28, 2026

Observed annually on Jan. 28, Data Privacy Day (also known as Data Protection Day) serves as a reminder that protecting personal data is a shared and ongoing responsibility. For physical security teams, adopting clear strategies, resilient technologies, and trusted partnerships can help ensure privacy and keep security objectives aligned as risks and regulations continue to […]

Smart Surveillance, Real Results: How Sensors Are Changing Facilities Management

By Hans Kahler, Brivo Jan 8, 2026 Building Controls

Updated: Jan 8, 2026

Facilities managers are used to wearing a dozen hats—problem-solver, safety officer, IT liaison, compliance expert. But today, that job’s gotten even tougher. Whether you’re running a school, hospital, office, or government building, your to-do list includes safety, air quality, compliance, and keeping everything running smoothly with fewer hands on deck. Video surveillance systems have long […]

The Louvre Heist: Security Lessons for All Types of Facilities

By Marcus Skeen, WGS Group Dec 8, 2025 Access Control

Updated: Dec 11, 2025

On Oct. 19, robbers pulled off a daring, midday heist at the storied Louvre in Paris, France. They made off with $102 million worth of crown jewels in a move reminiscent of a Hollywood blockbuster.  What many didn’t know at the time was that France’s court of auditors had urged the world-famous museum to hasten […]

Majority of Americans Support Gun Detection Tech in Schools and Workplaces

By Joe Bebon, Editor Oct 24, 2025 Safety

Updated: Oct 24, 2025

More than three-quarters of Americans (77.4%) believe gun detection technology should be deployed in schools, workplaces, and other public spaces like houses of worship, according to a new report from Eagle Eye Networks. The national survey, which polled over 1,000 consumers in 10 major cities, shows strong support for incorporating camera-based gun detection into existing video […]

Don’t Let Safety Take a Vacation: 5 Steps to Secure Your Facility This Summer

By Jeremy White, Pro-Vigil Jul 7, 2025 Access Control

Updated: Jul 7, 2025

Summer is often a welcome change of pace, but unfortunately for facilities, it’s not all sunshine. While staff schedules thin out and activity slows across many commercial properties during the warmer months, opportunistic criminals often see this seasonal lull as a green light to steal and vandalize. For businesses, that means now is the time […]

SIA Names Best New Security Products at ISC West 2025

By Joe Bebon, Editor Apr 3, 2025 Access Control

Updated: Apr 3, 2025

During the ISC West trade show in Las Vegas, the Security Industry Association (SIA) announced the 2025 winners of the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards. Since its inception in 1979, the flagship awards program has recognized innovative security products, services, and solutions. Top among the winners were Vaidio for the 2025 Best New Product Award; Robotic Assistance […]