Image courtesy of: ipopba (iStock / Getty Images Plus) Explore the latest industry innovations in security technology, featuring cutting-edge solutions and trends transforming access control, video surveillance, and more. https://www.sdmmag.com/rss/2212-industry-innovations en-us Building on ModuLaser technology, MiniLaser pairs advanced diagnostics and flexible configuration options to deliver a sensitive detection solution that is technician-friendly and cost-effective. Building on ModuLaser technology, MiniLaser pairs advanced diagnostics and flexible configuration options to deliver a sensitive detection solution that is technician-friendly and cost-effective.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105601 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:48:36 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105601-kidde-commercial-introduces-the-minilaser-smoke-detector-for-single-zone-installations The new Ring Mobile Security Tower is purpose-built for businesses of all sizes anywhere outdoor security is needed. The Ring Elite 360 4K camera is designed for overhead ceiling mounting. The new Ring Mobile Security Tower is purpose-built for businesses of all sizes anywhere outdoor security is needed. The Ring Elite 360 4K camera is designed for overhead ceiling mounting.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105600 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:25:55 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105600-the-ring-mobile-security-tower-and-elite-360-4k-camera-offer-accessible-security-for-businesses The new capabilities co-innovated with customers and channel partners help improve safety, simplify compliance and enable smarter emergency response. The new capabilities co-innovated with customers and channel partners help improve safety, simplify compliance and enable smarter emergency response.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105582 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:03:25 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105582-honeywell-expands-fire-portfolio-with-advanced-smoke-control-and-connected-life-safety-innovations At the center of the release is a complete biometric time and attendance module, now built directly into the product. At the center of the release is a complete biometric time and attendance module, now built directly into the product.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105581 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:55:51 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105581-recfaces-introduces-major-id-time-update-for-smarter-biometric-workforce-time-management Natively integrated with Gallagher’s site management platform Command Centre, the visitor management solution delivers a smooth user experience for both visitors and staff across multi-tenant and campus environments. Natively integrated with Gallagher’s site management platform Command Centre, the visitor management solution delivers a smooth user experience for both visitors and staff across multi-tenant and campus environments.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105580 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:43:21 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105580-gallagher-security-launches-visitor-management-solution-powered-by-kenai Engineered for reliable, low-volume color label printing, the new CW-D3800 is an on-demand color labeling solution for visitor management and custom, private or seasonal product labels. Engineered for reliable, low-volume color label printing, the new CW-D3800 is an on-demand color labeling solution for visitor management and custom, private or seasonal product labels.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105576 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:10:24 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105576-epson-introduces-colorworks-color-label-and-badge-printer-for-visitor-management-and-low-volume-applications By extending Zenitel Connect Pro with cloud-based remote monitoring and management capabilities, Zenitel Cloud RMM enables organizations to improve operational assurance while reducing maintenance costs and operational downtime. By extending Zenitel Connect Pro with cloud-based remote monitoring and management capabilities, Zenitel Cloud RMM enables organizations to improve operational assurance while reducing maintenance costs and operational downtime. 

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105570 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:34:32 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105570-zenitel-strengthens-unified-critical-communications-with-cloud-based-remote-monitoring-and-management-capabilities The new varifocal, panoramic and fisheye models deepen DMP’s video portfolio with upgraded resolution, onboard AlarmVision technology and an open, non-proprietary architecture designed to give dealers a powerfully competitive edge. The new varifocal, panoramic and fisheye models deepen DMP’s video portfolio with upgraded resolution, onboard AlarmVision technology and an open, non-proprietary architecture designed to give dealers a powerfully competitive edge.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105569 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:21:35 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105569-dmp-expands-professional-vue-camera-line-with-vue-plus Secure File Sharing lets organizations deliver redacted video, audio and documents through expiring, passcode-protected links, accelerating delivery while reducing security, compliance and chain-of-custody risks. Secure File Sharing lets organizations deliver redacted video, audio and documents through expiring, passcode-protected links, accelerating delivery while reducing security, compliance and chain-of-custody risks.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105566 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:04:27 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105566-pimloc-launches-secure-file-sharing-to-streamline-release-of-redacted-video Siemens’ new Acend Intelligent portfolio transforms fire safety notification into a digital, connected, data-driven system. Siemens’ new Acend Intelligent portfolio transforms fire safety notification into a digital, connected, data-driven system.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105564 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:27:02 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105564-siemens-brings-digital-intelligence-to-fire-safety The ReaderRouter RRT-1/2 provides a one-input, two-output solution for smaller access control installations that require card reader sharing between two control systems. The ReaderRouter RRT-1/2 provides a one-input, two-output solution for smaller access control installations that require card reader sharing between two control systems.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105554 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:40:51 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105554-current-concept-designworks-expands-readerrouter-family-with-new-2-port-model The new cloud-based technologies help unify hotel operations, access control and guestrooms to enhance experiences, strengthen security and improve efficiency. The new cloud-based technologies help unify hotel operations, access control and guestrooms to enhance experiences, strengthen security and improve efficiency.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105533 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:56:54 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105533-honeywell-launches-hospitality-solutions-to-power-the-connected-hotel Headlining the release is the full integration of AccessNow, Gallagher Security’s cloud-native platform that automates the entire access and credential request process from request through to approval and provisioning. Headlining the release is the full integration of AccessNow, Gallagher Security’s cloud-native platform that automates the entire access and credential request process from request through to approval and provisioning.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105511 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:16:06 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105511-gallagher-securitys-command-centre-v950-boosts-security-investment-value SAFR Guard combines real-time proactive alerts with new investigation capabilities, all without server bloat. With built-in privacy guardrails, it’s designed for responsible use from day one. SAFR Guard combines real-time proactive alerts with new investigation capabilities, all without server bloat. With built-in privacy guardrails, it’s designed for responsible use from day one.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105508 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:53:31 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105508-safr-guard-introduces-a-modern-approach-to-retail-security Designed for high-performance and optimized for size, weight and power constrained defense and industrial applications, the Boson SX8 family enables integrators and operators to see more, see farther and deploy high-performance thermal imaging at production scale. Designed for high-performance and optimized for size, weight and power constrained defense and industrial applications, the Boson SX8 family enables integrators and operators to see more, see farther and deploy high-performance thermal imaging at production scale.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105507 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:47:45 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105507-teledynes-boson-sx8-delivers-high-performance-thermal-imaging The TG 7EM is designed to deliver a new standard of reliability, redundancy and flexibility for mission critical intrusion installations. The TG 7EM is designed to deliver a new standard of reliability, redundancy and flexibility for mission critical intrusion installations.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105479 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:41:32 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105479-telguard-unveils-tg-7em-multi-carrier-intrusion-communicator The Camden CX-DA810 Series Door Prop Alarms provide an audible and visual alarm indication of mechanically secured doors being held open for more than a specified time. The Camden CX-DA810 Series Door Prop Alarms provide an audible and visual alarm indication of mechanically secured doors being held open for more than a specified time.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105461 Tue, 26 May 2026 13:25:08 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105461-camden-announces-new-battery-powered-door-alarms Campus-to-Community Student Living is powered by a connected ecosystem of solutions that bring hardware, mobile credentials and software partners into one interoperable environment. Campus-to-Community Student Living is powered by a connected ecosystem of solutions that bring hardware, mobile credentials and software partners into one interoperable environment.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105448 Tue, 19 May 2026 10:26:55 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105448-allegions-campus-to-community-student-living-solution-helps-off-campus-operators-navigate-the-next-era-of-student-housing BioStation 3 is a new benchmark in access control that delivers trusted multi-factor authentication and broad credential support on a hardened platform. BioStation 3 is a new benchmark in access control that delivers trusted multi-factor authentication and broad credential support on a hardened platform.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105432 Thu, 14 May 2026 08:43:28 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105432-supremas-biostation-3-max-is-a-flagship-ai-biometric-terminal-for-identity-first-security The new kiosk deploys in one day with industry-first engine-canceling mics, expanded AI inspection and remote operations tools. The new kiosk deploys in one day with industry-first engine-canceling mics, expanded AI inspection and remote operations tools.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105430 Wed, 13 May 2026 08:36:40 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105430-outpost-launches-second-generation-gate-automation-platform The new interface replaces the previous T4 generation, simplifying installation while supporting upcoming Control4 features. The new interface replaces the previous T4 generation, simplifying installation while supporting upcoming Control4 features.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105425 Fri, 08 May 2026 13:25:23 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105425-adi-debuts-next-generation-control4-t5-in-wall-touchscreen Designed for retailers, quick-service restaurants and other distributed enterprises, Digital Keys simplifies access management by allowing administrators to issue, update, schedule and revoke employee, contractor and vendor credentials remotely through the DMP Virtual Keypad application. Designed for retailers, quick-service restaurants and other distributed enterprises, Digital Keys simplifies access management by allowing administrators to issue, update, schedule and revoke employee, contractor and vendor credentials remotely through the DMP Virtual Keypad application.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105419 Fri, 08 May 2026 08:01:30 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105419-interface-systems-introduces-digital-keys-to-simplify-access-control Built into HID’s FIDO authenticators, Enterprise Attestation gives organizations policy-level control over which devices can register passkeys without changing the user login experience. Built into HID’s FIDO authenticators, Enterprise Attestation gives organizations policy-level control over which devices can register passkeys without changing the user login experience.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105403 Mon, 04 May 2026 13:18:21 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105403-hids-enterprise-attestation-enables-enterprise-passkeys-governance-without-user-friction Engineered in the UK and USA and manufactured in the UK, the AMG840 Series is purpose-built to support AMG Net-Hawk, AMG’s network monitoring and management platform. Engineered in the UK and USA and manufactured in the UK, the AMG840 Series is purpose-built to support AMG Net-Hawk, AMG’s network monitoring and management platform. 

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105385 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:03:19 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105385-amg-systems-amg840-series-delivers-high-speed-connectivity-redundancy-and-net-hawk-ready-performance The new vacant-occupied bathroom lock combines contemporary Halifax design with an easy-to-see red-green indicator for homes and small businesses. The new vacant-occupied bathroom lock combines contemporary Halifax design with an easy-to-see red-green indicator for homes and small businesses.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105380 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:25:52 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105380-kwiksets-halifax-occupancy-indicator-lever-delivers-visible-privacy-for-shared-bathrooms The Red Wireless Locksets were designed to simplify the securing of doors that are typically difficult or expensive to reach. The Red Wireless Locksets were designed to simplify the securing of doors that are typically difficult or expensive to reach.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105377 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:42:07 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105377-prodatakey-releases-its-first-ever-wireless-locking-solution-red-wireless-locksets Apexx Strato Rotary is designed to secure the ATM top hatch and help prevent unauthorized access that can lead to malware installation and jackpotting attacks. Apexx Strato Rotary is designed to secure the ATM top hatch and help prevent unauthorized access that can lead to malware installation and jackpotting attacks.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105349 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:30:02 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105349-dormakaba-launches-keyless-lock-to-strengthen-atm-security Purpose-built QR authentication delivers seamless access for visitors, members and ticket holders. Purpose-built QR authentication delivers seamless access for visitors, members and ticket holders.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105338 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:57:42 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105338-suprema-launches-xpass-q2-native-qr-rfid-reader-built-for-modern-facilities Axon introduced Axon Vision to help recognize activity in live camera feeds while Axon Assistant expands secure, compliant AI to deliver operational data and continuous intelligence in the field. Axon introduced Axon Vision to help recognize activity in live camera feeds while Axon Assistant expands secure, compliant AI to deliver operational data and continuous intelligence in the field.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105337 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:51:57 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105337-axon-tackles-public-safetys-data-overload-with-three-ai-tools The new 5MP cameras advance DMP’s video portfolio with advanced analytics, integrated deterrence and commercial-grade performance. The new 5MP cameras advance DMP’s video portfolio with advanced analytics, integrated deterrence and commercial-grade performance.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105336 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:40:24 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105336-dmp-launches-vue-camera-line-delivering-intelligent-video-and-active-deterrence