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 Knightscope, Inc.(NASDAQ: KSCP), an innovator in robotics and artificial intelligence technologies focused on public safety, announced its selection by AFWERX for a Phase I SBIR contract to streamline and improve Air Force Installation Security procedures and outcomes.  Knightscope will research and evaluate internal and perimeter security approaches, assess existing solutions and explore new innovations to address USAF Security Force concerns.  This partnership aims to leverage Knightscope’s Autonomous Security Robots (ASRs) to improve the safety of critical defense assets and personnel while solving the Air Force’s most urgent security challenges.

The Monitoring Association (TMA) Standards Committee has received confirmation from ANSI that the Public Comment Period for its TMA-ATN-01 Monitoring Center Notification of Active Threat Detection is officially now open through April 1, 2025.

Napco Security Technologies Inc. announced the NAPCO StarLink SLE-MAX2-DEMO, a sophisticated but easy-to-use tool with its StarLink Max 2 Dual Sim Commercial Fire Communicators. The survey tool was designed for two key purposes: performing site surveys or sales demos. First, it visually demonstrates the Communicator’s ability to switch between carriers quickly.  Second, it displays signal quality for both cell networks to the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and more discerning potential customers. 

Marks USA, a division of NAPCO Security Technologies Inc., announced its ongoing commitment to expanding its extensive array of door hardware solutions tailored for every conceivable door and application.

NAPCO Access, a division of NAPCO Security Technologies, announced its new Unified Power Solution, developed in partnership with LifeSafety Power. This streamlined chassis integrates NAPCO Access Panel components and LifeSafety Power modules, delivering a space-saving, labor-efficient solution for professional security integrators.

Moment Smart Home of Boise, ID (“Moment”), has secured a loan facility with security industry lender, Alarm Financial Services (“AFS”). The combination term loan/line of credit enables owner Trenton Kemp to recoup some of his original investment in Moment, while also securing the capital needed to continue the organic growth of the company.

Securus Technologies, a leading provider of corrections technology, highlighted promising results from its first customer pilot programs for their EVOTAB and Officer T80 tablets at the American Correctional Association (ACA) Winter Conference. These innovative devices hold significant potential to transform communication and efficiency within correctional facilities.

Interface Systems, a leading managed service provider of security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, has identified key security and technology trends that will shape retail and restaurant security in 2025. As threats evolve and technology accelerates, Interface anticipates a convergence of AI, advanced video analytics, and smarter monitoring solutions to drive more proactive and efficient business security systems.

As the physical security industry looks toward 2025, i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security) is highlighting four interlinked trends that are set to redefine how businesses, integrators, and security professionals approach security in the next year. These insights highlight the transformative role of edge computing, artificial intelligence (AI), the expansion of cloud computing, and how companies will integrate the wealth of available data.

ViSTA Networking Solutions (VNS) is pleased to announce the launch of Vigiles-TR, a new solution designed for transportable security applications. These appliances create a platform to combine advance video surveillance and License Plate Recognition (LPR) technologies.  The solutions are built upon the industry leading toolboxes and trailers from Trinity Innovative Solutions as VNS defined configurations ensuring robust and versatile deployment options.   By integrating these two video security technologies, end users can create advanced multifunction mobile sentries, providing reliable security and monitoring capabilities.’