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SAN DIEGO—  Trackforce, a global developer of security workforce management software, has announced a partnership with Scylla, an AI video surveillance company. Trackforce states that Scylla connects AI-powered threat detection directly into security workforce workflows to give security providers a faster, smarter, and fully integrated way to identify, dispatch, resolve, and bill incidents. “This is a direct response to what our customers have been asking for,” says Byron McDuffee, CEO of Trackforce . “With labor shortages and high false-positive rates straining security teams, this partnership gives our clients a smarter way to deploy their skilled guards more efficiently. By embedding Scylla’s AI into our workflows, we’re helping customers boost situational awareness, speed up response times, and streamline administrative processes like billing, reporting, and accountability.”  Trackforce Partnership with Scylla Improves Security Teams’ Efficiency According to Tra...

Graduation season is upon us and droves of people will descend upon educational campuses to celebrate the achievements of their loved ones. While it is a time for celebration, it is also a time that leaves campuses vulnerable to security threats – and that means more campuses are considering weapons detection systems. Over the years, more and more schools, particularly colleges and universities, have turned to technology to enhance their graduation safety and security plans. While technology, including weapons detection systems, has proven time and again to deter or mitigate violence, it is just one of many considerations when it comes to effectively securing a large campus event. “You have to think about people, processes and technology — not just the technology. A lot of people are looking for miracles out of the technology,” Peter Evans, CEO of  Xtract One Technologies , a weapons detection company, tells SSI sister publication Campus Safety in the latest episode of the Cam...

The Partner Alliance for Safer Schools ( PASS ) brings together stakeholders from across education, public safety and technology integration in support of a single critical mission: keeping schools and the people within them safe and secure. PASS established itself in 2014 and, over the last 10-plus years, its volunteer team has carefully developed comprehensive information sources on securing schools. PASS’ greatest contribution, Safety and Security Guidelines for K-12 Schools, debuted in 2015; the successive years have seen continuous revisions. The sixth edition, for example, debuted in March 2023. At ISC West this past April, PASS volunteer leadership announced the imminent release of Rev. 7 of the guidelines, an ongoing project some two years in the making. Here, we’ll delve into some of the changes that Rev. 7 will reflect, synthesizing details from an informational webinar with key PASS committee members. Participants included Jim Crumbley, Risk Response Team LLC; Mike Garc...

BATAVIA, Ill.—Vanco International LLC, a developer of AV distribution and electronic accessory products, has announced a new line of TAA-compliant cables suitable for any federally funded project or sensitive application. Vanco’s new TAA-compliant cable line includes HDMI, USB Type A to Type C, and USB Type C to Type C cables that are available in a variety of lengths. Like all Vanco A/V cables, these cables are backed by a lifetime warranty to support professional integrators and security dealers. “TAA compliance is about more than adherence to the letter of the law,” says Aaron Rozanski, director of distribution markets, Vanco . “It’s about security and reliability. Even non-governmental organizations often require TAA compliance to ensure that any technology in the building is sourced from a friendly nation. Vanco offers a full suite of TAA-compliant solutions for sensitive applications, so meeting this demand is never a hassle.” Vanco TAA-Compliant Cables Provide Lots of Connect...

DALLAS – Three integrator director positions and one associate director position are open for nomination and election in the Electronic Security Association ( ESA ) 2025-2027 board of directors elections, each serving a two-year term. The Leadership Identification & Nomination Committee (LINC) began the candidate selection process in January, issuing a call for nominations to all ESA voting members. The committee has confirmed a slate of candidates for each open position. ESA voting members will have the opportunity to cast their ballots through June 3, 2025, at 2 p.m. CDT. The newly elected directors will be formally installed during the ESA Annual Membership Meeting to kick off the Electronic Security Expo (ESX 2025) in Atlanta on June 16. Here’s a look at this year’s ESA board of directors candidates, starting with the integrator directors: Jeremy Bates – Integrator Director Vice president of business development – Pye-Barker , Lexington, Ky. Bates has served on the...

Schools across the U.S. are increasingly implementing strict mobile phone bans for students, aiming to reduce distractions, curb cyberbullying, and improve in-class focus. However, enforcing these bans is proving to be a logistical nightmare. Traditional bag checks and manual enforcement are impractical in schools with hundreds or thousands of students, slowing down entry and creating frustration for students and staff alike. At the same time, schools must also prioritize safety by detecting concealed weapons and prohibited items, including knives, 3D-printed firearms, and vaping pens. The challenge is clear: How can schools enforce these rules efficiently without causing massive entryway bottlenecks? The answer lies in artificial intelligence-driven security solutions, which can detect both cell phones and weapons in real time—without disrupting the welcoming environment schools strive to maintain. The Rising Trend of Cell Phone Bans in Schools Recent data shows a significant shi...

It’s easy to position your systems integration business for success when you’re leveraging a complete, integrated cloud platform. With a single interface, installers can start with small systems and expand into more integrations and services using existing hardware. Learning curves are minimized in training, implementation and system management. Systems integrators simply turn on new features or add compatible hardware, versus having to rip and replace components to support increased requirements by the customer. Selecting the Right Integrated Cloud Platform With cloud-based management platforms, you have the flexibility of adding the latest services to both new and existing customers, including intrusion, access control, video surveillance, critical environmental monitoring, asset management and more. Cloud platforms that are comprehensive allow integrations with leading technologies and devices, offer flexibility in API programming and are a complete, turnkey solution that brings...