Latest headlines: Cory Knapp’s wrap-up of Security Day during LAVNCH WEEK 13, PSA’s Brooke Erickson on the AV/Security convergence, plus news from A-V Services Inc., Bogen Communications, Kwikset, ADI and more
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April 15, 2026 | Volume: 3 | Issue: 4 |
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Hi everyone! Happy April. We have plenty of news for you this time, much thanks to ISC West. I attended the show for the first time this year and it did not disappoint! I learned quite a bit and got to check out plenty of physical and cybersecurity solutions, and was thrilled to learn how much of those overlap with AV. I think the AV/security convergence is officially upon us. Speaking of that, Brooke Erickson’s column focuses on that convergence and how she’s seeing it in her role at PSA. We also have a wrap-up of Security Day — a whole day of live security-focused content we presented during LAVNCH WEEK 13. You can check that out here and watch all the sessions on demand here.
Enjoy! |
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COLUMNS |
Here’s the Latest From the Blogsquad. |
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Day One of LAVNCH WEEK 13 got off to a roaring start. Tuesday, April 7, was all about security as we did a deep dive on AV and security convergence and how it’s […] |
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For many AV integrators, the scope of work has already started to change. What used to be […] |
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PRODUCT NEWS |
What You Need to Know. |
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nanocosmos announced the launch of nanoStream Control, the new security and control layer within […] |
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Kwikset has rolled out a new smart lock tool that lets homeowners lock or unlock their doors directly from their vehicle’s dashboard. The new feature works with […] |
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Alfred International announced that the ML2 Smart Mortise Lock, DB2S, and DB1 Pro Smart Deadbolt […] |
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HID has announced the launch of HID Converged Credentials at ISC West 2026. The company said the solution is designed to help security teams close identity gaps, […] |
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Roanwell Corporation and United Security Inc. […] |
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Liberty announced the company’s plans to launch Liberty Air at ISC West 2026 in Las Vegas. Liberty Air is a cloud-based security analytics platform that transforms […] |
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Bogen Communications will introduce a range of new Nyquist paging, messaging and communication […] |
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Alfred International and ELK Products have announced a new integration that connects Alfred’s Z-Wave smart locks with the ELK E27 Alarm Engine platform, […] |
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INDUSTRY NEWS |
Here’s What You Missed. |
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HID will demonstrate how a layered approach to security helps healthcare organizations protect patients, staff and visitors while modernizing fragmented […] |
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SureBright announced its partnership with Home Technology Specialists of America (HTSA). With SureBright’s Whole-System Warranty program, HTSA members can […] |
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ADI officially launched its annual ADI Expo Tour, which the company said will be its most business-focused and growth-oriented program yet. The Expo will travel to […] |
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Uniguest announced it has achieved SOC 2 Type 1 certification for its Hub Digital Engagement Platform and Hub Enterprise Cloud AV Solution. The company said […] |
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LocklyPRO, the commercial division of Lockly, announced a partnership with Wodify, the fitness business management platform. The companies aim to help […] |
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A-V Services Inc. announced it has achieved the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification. Awarded by Quay Audit UK Limited on March 16, the certificate is recognized as […] |
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Bogen Communications LLC announced a partnership with 911Cellular for an integration that connects 911Cellular panic buttons with Bogen Communications’ […] |
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Athena Security announced that it will showcase its unified entryway security platform at ISC West. The company aims to highlight how an integrated hospital […] |
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NoviSign Digital Signage announced it has acquired the customer base of an unnamed United States-based digital signage CMS provider, adding hundreds of […] |
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RealSense today announced that the company will showcase its new RealSense ID Pro solution at ISC West, Booth #20137. Several industry leaders will partner […] |
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i-PRO Americas Inc. has launched i-PRO University in North America, a new training and certification program designed to address the growing demand for skilled […] |
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D-Tools will preview new updates to its System Integrator (SI) software and demonstrate its web-based D-Tools Cloud platform at ISC West 2026, scheduled […] |
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CASE STUDIES |
Real World Examples. |
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Genetec announced that Lincoln County Schools in North Carolina has modernized its district-wide […] |
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Product Videos We Think You’ll Love. |
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