This platform enables managed services where Axis takes the added responsibility to host, deliver and run these digital services to keep the system up to date and ensure availability. The platform will allow users to access services using Axis or partner solutions, all enabled by Axis Cloud Connect in combination with Axis devices. The managed services provide smooth integrations, proactive cybersecurity, consistent performance and automatic updates, according to Axis. For instance, AXIS OS ensures Axis devices and systems are always up to date for greater security in the cloud space and less downtime — resulting in less friction and peace of mind.

“Also, Axis Cloud Connect fits well into the growing interest in RMR by the dealer, not from a VSaaS angle, but rather through new managed services,” Pettersson said. “With either self-integration with their own developers into asset management/ticketing systems, or offerings off-the-shelf built solutions with Axis Cloud Connect integration. Either way, the dealer will be able to augment their RMR strategy through managed services such as device monitoring, remote updates, health monitoring and life-cycle management services by knowing the age of the deployments and proactively service the customers.”

Pettersson continued, “This will no longer be done on spreadsheets. Take for example Axis Device Manager Extend, which is a complete product by Axis, built on Axis Cloud Connect — albeit limited to Axis devices only. ...

There will be other third-party offerings with emphasis on multi-vendor environments.”

By using solutions and managed services based on Axis Cloud Connect, security integrators can help their customers get great scalability and simplified onboarding, provisioning and management of Axis devices. With one-click cloud connection functionality and scanning of QR codes, Axis Cloud Connect promotes more secure and faster deployments when installing devices, as well as higher security and lower costs. //

i-PRO will make as many existing camera models as possible compatible with the new Genetec solution through an app-based approach. Users of AI-enabled i-PRO cameras will be able to simply install an application on the camera to give direct access to Genetec Security Center SaaS.

“The Genetec Cloudlink line of cloud-managed appliances enables organizations to modernize their security infrastructure to benefit from new capabilities,” said Christian Morin, vice president of product engineering, Genetec. “The new line of appliances facilitates the migration of security systems to a modern hybrid cloud architecture while maximizing existing security investments.”

The Genetec Cloudlink 310 is the new generation of cloud-managed appliances that push processing and storage to the edge with a secure, Linux-based Operating System and remote deployment and management capabilities. It offers a set and forget experience with frictionless deployment and maintenance. Genetec Cloudlink 310 provides the simplicity of the cloud for easy connectivity and scalability while leveraging the enterprise-grade video management features of Security Center SaaS.

With the existing Synergis Cloud Link, customers can bring their existing or new HID Mercury-based access control infrastructure into a cloud or hybrid deployment. Part of the Genetec Cloudlink appliances family, the Synergis Cloud Link is designed to work with the latest access control technology and features authenticated communications between hardware and the cloud. This provides a safe way to a truly open access control as a service (ACaaS) solution, giving customers choice and adapting to their needs for years to come, according to the announcement. //

The hardware, Lieberman said, was also designed from the ground up to be high-performing, aesthetically and ergonomically evolved, and aligned to small business practices, expectations and realities. The dual impact of a cylindrical lock, smart reader and app will enable business operators to monitor and manage access, scale effectively and support modern business desires to eliminate physical keys from the workplace.

“Product is an important touchpoint,” he said. “And there is an important hierarchy that starts with performance and reliability, ladders up to connectivity and control, and then scalability and interoperability. We considered all of this with the development of Centrios hardware and I think the cylindrical lock and smart reader align exceptionally well with the platform.”

Centrios offers distributors, security integrators, locksmiths and security professionals the opportunity to grow their business with Centrios through a thoughtful partnership program, the announcement states. This program offers on-demand customized training, co-marketing material, prioritized support, and sales leads for partners who have completed their training; however, participation in the partner program is not required to purchase or install Centrios hardware. End users can find participating partners through Centrios’ “where to buy” page.

“Security professionals, like the small businesses they sell to, are looking for holistic providers,” Lieberman said. ... They want it all in the same place, and we’re out there giving them and their customers the most comprehensive, holistic small business solutions in the market.” //

“We are thrilled to partner with Smart Spaces and Cohesion to provide their customers and users with a convenient, secure wallet experience on Android phones,” said Sanjit Bardhan, vice president of mobile at HID. “By adding mobile credentials in Google Wallet, users can access everything from turnstiles and elevators to certain floors on a building to computer and printer networks.”

Dan Drogman, CEO, Smart Spaces, added, “At Smart Spaces, providing our customers a seamless user experience is extremely important. Adding mobile credentials in Google Wallet does exactly this. We’re very excited to partner with HID to be among the first to offer this to our customers.”

With mobile credentials in Google Wallet, company badges can be distributed remotely across organizations to reduce spending on physical cards, printers and administrative space.

Thru Shivakumar, CEO, Cohesion, said, “Being one of the first in North America to partner with HID to deliver mobile credentials in Google Wallet sets a new benchmark for seamless and secure access solutions. We are thrilled that this launch will debut at the Ion, Houston’s largest innovation hub. Together we are not only creating a smarter environment but also shaping the future of how we interact with our spaces.” //

AutoPatrol works by enabling scheduled video patrols to be automatically performed behind the scenes solely via the embedded AI technology (in the initial offering by Scylla). If the AutoPatrol detects an anomaly, such as a change in scene, tamper, presence of an unauthorized person/vehicle/object, as well as a number of additional conditions that can be selected, it will raise the event to the Immix Patrol Queue to be manually confirmed and processed by a human operator to determine the next step. Once raised into the patrol queue, AutoPatrols resemble regular scheduled patrols. They are positioned at the top of the queue with higher priority than scheduled patrols and are distinctly labeled as AutoPatrols. AutoPatrol has been designed to seamlessly integrate into existing patrolling playbooks, requiring no additional operator training.

“We are thrilled to integrate Scylla’s cutting-edge AI technology with Immix AutoPatrol as we’re ushering in a new era of remote guarding,” said Albert Stepanyan, CEO, Scylla. “This synergy represents the pinnacle of innovation, providing video monitoring centers with an unparalleled toolset for proactive security. Together, we’re shaping the future of surveillance, ensuring safer environments for all.” //

Evolon offers a flexible, professional video monitoring service, making it frictionless for users to protect their business on their terms, according to the announcement. SOS Dispatch connects sites to professional monitoring operations on an as-needed basis, dispatching emergency responses with the push of a button. For users who want professional protection, scheduled professional monitoring gives them confidence in knowing a team of expert security operators is watching over their facility.

“The high volume of false alarms from motion detection and the high costs of professional monitoring have made effective, proactive video monitoring a challenge for businesses of all sizes,” said Tom Galvin, CEO, Evolon.

“Evolon’s Insites service offers a one-stop video monitoring solution for a business of any scale. This approach introduces an AI-enabled, cloud-based video service that simplifies the path to proactive security operations. The flexibility to add professional monitoring on demand cuts through the usual complexities of long-term contracts, high costs, and ineffective security strategies. Now, we can provide robust, affordable monitoring services whenever needed. This offering opens up a new chapter in video services, where advanced solutions become accessible and customizable to the diverse requirements of today’s businesses.” //

Milestone said its commitment to responsible AI includes researching societal implications, conducting internal testing and monitoring products post-deployment. Furthermore, the company said it strives to integrate ethical considerations throughout the development process to ensure accountability.

Security industry editors met with Thomas Jensen, CEO, Milestone, to discuss the rise of responsible technology governance worldwide, and how the industry must work to achieve public trust given AI’s increasing ability to extract insights from security data. A primary topic also included the critical role of human oversight in AI-assisted security systems. //

In addition to its UL Listed Certifications, Napco’s StarLink NOC has undergone rigorous criteria to implement and meet SOC Policies & Trust Services Criteria for cybersecurity and data privacy protection, i.e., providing added security for all Napco’s dealers’ accounts, the announcement states. The company said it took these important steps, even as cyberattack breaches and huge ransomware demands are becoming more aggressive and prevalent in the United States, and the world at large.

Numerous corporations, healthcare providers, local governments and hospitals have been victimized, paying millions to unlock their databases, confidential files and infrastructure access. This has resulted in service companies increasingly being held responsible for taking demonstrable measures to protect and secure their customers’ data and privacy. Napco said it has done so and taken these significant precautions to protect both its dealers and their accounts’ privacy and liability exposure.

Thus, StarLink Fire Communications offers dealers a true UL end-to-end solution, starting from a UL 864 Listed StarLink Fire Communicator, going through the company’s New York headquarters’ UL 864 NOC to any UL central station a dealer chooses. //