by Mike McGuirk | Jan 4, 2026 | Access Control & System Integration, Artificial Intelligence in Security, Physical Security Operations, Security Technology, Video Surveillance
For a long time, video surveillance systems were built around a simple idea: capture what happened so it could be reviewed later. Cameras recorded footage, and security teams reviewed it when an incident occurred or when questions needed to be answered. That approach...
by Mike McGuirk | Dec 3, 2025 | IoT & Networking, Security Systems, Smart Infrastructure, Technology, Wireless Connectivity
Over the last few years, electronic security systems have undergone significant changes. Cameras are higher resolution, platforms are more centralized, and systems rely more heavily on data than ever before. One thing that hasn’t always kept pace is connectivity....
by Mike McGuirk | Nov 3, 2025 | Physical Security
Internet of Things Opportunities and Challenges The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming conventional security systems into modernized, intelligent, real-time security systems. Gone are the days when isolated cameras or alarms were deemed sufficient to keep...
by Mike McGuirk | Oct 3, 2025 | Access Control, Cloud & Edge Computing, Physical Security
Electronic security hardware has made big leaps in recent years. One of the most interesting developments is edge computing, devices that don’t just passively capture data, but analyze it right where the data originates. It’s not sci-fi anymore; it should...
by Mike McGuirk | Sep 14, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence in Security, Cloud & Edge Computing, electronic security Integration, Security Technology, Threat Detection & Response
From Smart Sensors to Smarter Responses For decades, electronic security systems relied heavily on human interaction to monitor activity and respond to incidents, emergencies, and disasters. However, security technologies have rapidly evolved to provide real-time...
