United States


URBN migrates to cloud-based access control for its North American distribution centres

Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN), a lifestyle products and services company, partners with Brivo to modernise its physical security systems. Read More

“Access control is shifting towards a consumer-centric approach” – Key takeaways from the Access Control Summit 2023

CEO of the Access control Executive Brief and organiser of ACS23, Lee Odess, rounds up the key takeaways from the access control event. Read More

Fingerprints and BenjiLock sign deal to advance biometric access locking solutions

Fingerprints has entered into a global agreement with BenjiLock to advance the latter’s biometric access control solutions. Read More

NFPA 241: An introduction to construction site fire safety in the United States

Ron Alalouff provides an overview of the NFPA 241 code relating to construction site fire safety in the US, based on a talk from FIREX 2023. Read More

City in New Mexico layers AI-based gun detection software on top of security cameras

The city of Hobbs, New Mexico, has deployed an AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to protect citizens from gun-related threats. Read More

‘I was seen as a secretary, not a salesperson’ – Eddie Reynolds on increasing diversity in security and attracting the next generation

Eddie Reynolds explains her drive to increase gender and ethnic diversity in the security sector and promote it to the next generation. Read More

Ramtech praises San Francisco Fire Code update requiring fire alarms for wood-frame buildings in construction

A new San Francisco Fire Code update requiring wireless fire detection in wood-framed buildings has been hailed as ‘pioneering' by Ramtech. Read More

US-China trade war continues to polarise the physical security market

Exploring the impact of the US-China trade war on the global physical security market and wider smart cities and tech industries. Read More

Keeping a watchful ‘AI’ on school safety

Examining the security challenges faced by US schools, and how AI-based video can support in creating a secure environment for staff and students. Read More

Department of Homeland Security projects underway to use advanced AI in challenging video environments

Ron Alalouff examines a US project funding two tech startups to develop their AI offerings, so that they can be used to improve public safety. Read More

Cape May County upgrades its video management system

Qognify has announced Cape May County as one of the first organisations to deploy its Qognify VMS. Read More

IDIS reports surge in demand for cost-effective 2MP surveillance cameras

IDIS is reporting that 2MP options are seeing renewed demand in the US, particularly in a pressured retail sector. Read More

IFSEC Global podcast – Episode three: Social media and the insider threat: Presenting new challenges to security teams

In the third episode of the IFSEC Global Security in Focus podcast we speak with Mike Gips to discuss the latest trends in physical security. Read More

Campus gun threat – what’s the right response?

Darren Chalmers-Stevens reflects on the firearms challenge facing universities and colleges in the United States. Read More

Autonomous robots being used to bolster casino security operations across the US

Casinos across the United States are utilising autonomous security robots to better protect their premises and keep visitors and staff safe. Read More

Fire in New York apartments leaves 17 dead

At 11AM on 9th January, a fire took hold in a New York apartment building, leaving 19 people dead and over 30 being sent to hospital. Read More



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