Cities are getting smarter. From connected traffic systems and intelligent public transportation to smart lighting and digital public services, urban environments are becoming more efficient, responsive, and data-driven. But as cities add more connected technology, one thing becomes increasingly important: security systems that can work together. Because in a smart city, security doesn’t live in…
The ISC West 2026 exhibition in Las Vegas a few weeks ago may have been one of the busiest shows in recent memory, and we were right in the middle of it! Strong booth traffic, hundreds of industry conversations, dozens of member discussions, and yes, several hundred chocolate cookies, each wrapped with a specific ONVIF…
By Gijs van den Heuvel, Senior Technology Partner Manager, IQSIGHT (formerly Bosch Video Systems) The shift to cloud-based streaming and recording for video surveillance as a service (VSaaS) brings tangible commercial and operational advantages to the physical security industry. For customers, cloud recording fundamentally changes how surveillance systems are accessed, scaled, and monetized. Cloud connectivity…
With Mohamad Saoud, Regional Business Development Director, MENA Please tell us about your company and the products or services you offer in the physical security industry. Ajax Systems is an international tech company and the largest manufacturer of security systems in Europe, with over 4.5 million end users and 330K PRO users in more than…
Today’s security directors and systems owners are more sophisticated than ever. They understand that a security system isn’t just a capital expense but a long-term technology investment that must adapt to emerging threats, integrate with enterprise systems, and be able to scale without a complete rip and replace. This evolving mindset has elevated the role…