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Beyond Vendor Lock-In: Why Standardized Cloud Integrations Are Essential for Security’s Future

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…

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Member Profile: Wesco

With David Needham, senior engineer for connected systems technology & support services What does Wesco do? Wesco International builds, connects, powers and protects the world. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wesco is a FORTUNE 500® company with approximately $22 billion in annual sales in 2024 and a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply…

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Member Profile: Ajax Systems

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…

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From Specifier to Strategist: The Open Standards Advantage for Security Consultants 

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…

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Member profile: Alibi Security

With Logan Ricketts, Product Manager and Integrations Specialist, Alibi Security What brought you into the physical security market, and how has your role in the industry evolved?Alibi Security entered the physical security market to deliver professional-grade, reliable video surveillance solutions to security dealers and integrators who need simplicity, consistency, and long-term performance. Over the years,…

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