The Security Industry Association (SIA) has published its newest report, “Safe and Sound: A Primer on Audio and Intelligent Communications Applications for Security.” Presented by SIA’s Audio & Intelligent Communications Working Group, this primer on audio and intelligent communications for security applications is intended to provide an overview of the common technologies and applications for those technologies. The report covers common existing technologies such as intercoms, loudspeakers and microphones, in addition to emerging technologies like gunshot detection and advanced multisensor audio analytics. Legal and privacy considerations of using audio listening and monitoring solutions are also covered in the report. Read the report on the SIA website.