In schools and workplaces, a “propped open door” is rarely an act of malice. More often, it is a moment of convenience that creates a disproportionate risk. A staff member steps out without credentials, a delivery arrives, an overhead door is left...

After nine months with Chesapeake and Midlantic Marketing (MidChes), Sam Ropollo has already established himself as the kind of teammate customers quickly learn to rely on. In a recent conversation with Tom Fontana, Sam shared that he brings more...

Security deployments rarely fail because of “widgets.” Cameras, mounts, software, storage, and accessories matter, but most project pain shows up elsewhere: compressed bid timelines, delayed manufacturer responses, manpower shortages, preventable...

Enterprise access control is changing quickly.

Organizations want entry methods that are secure, convenient, and easier to manage than traditional badges. Mobile credentials can deliver real operational benefits, including faster provisioning,...

In this recent field evaluation, Steve and Brad reviewed recorded test footage from a Bosch DINION thermal 8100i NBT-8701-F42VF 42mm camera using Bosch on-camera IVA Pro Perimeter analytics. The goal was straightforward: validate whether a thermal...

In this Security Technology Forum session, Nils Zerrer and Matt Cirnigliaro walked attendees through how Bosch and KEENFINITY Group are using IVA Pro to move security operations from “record and review later” toward earlier detection, faster...

Tom Mechler’s core message from his presentation at the 2025 Security Technology Forum was simple: most facilities already own a “sensor network” in their intrusion system, and they can use it for daily safety and operational efficiency, not just...

In this evaluation, Steve and the team compared auto tracking performance between two Bosch (KEENFINITY Group) AUTODOME Gen6 variants: the CPP13 model (NDP 7602-Z40) and the newer CPP16 model (NDP 7802-Z40). The goal was simple and very practical:...

In a recent evaluation, MidChes team members put Bosch / KEENFINITY Group’s newer AUTODOME Gen6 CPP16 PTZ camera to the test to show how it performs when paired with Intelligent Video Analytics. The camera they evaluated was the CPP16 Gen6 AUTODOME...

During his recent presentation at the 2025 Security Technology Forum, David Brent connected two topics that don’t always get discussed together: cybersecurity and video evidence. His message was simple. IP video is not just about watching cameras....