{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"67840","rtpr_id":"nBw53Ngbka","ticker":"ALRM","exchange":"NASDAQ","all_tickers":["ALRM"],"title":"Security Industry Seizing Opportunity With Proactive Visual Intelligence, Bringing Transformational Advancements to Traditional Video Surveillance","author":"Business Wire","published_at":"2026-06-18T14:06:00.191Z","article_body":"Security Industry Seizing Opportunity With Proactive Visual Intelligence,\nBringing Transformational Advancements to Traditional Video Surveillance\n\n\n * AI-driven verification and analytics are replacing reactive surveillance\nmodels\n\n * Growing false alarm rates and missed events highlight need for smarter\nmonitoring\n\n * CHeKT delivers real-time visual intelligence that proactively identifies\nincidents before they escalate\n\nThe security industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation as\norganizations move beyond traditional video surveillance toward AI-driven\n“visual intelligence.” This shift reflects a growing demand for proactive,\nreal-time security solutions that not only capture incidents but help prevent\nthem.\n\nOnce viewed primarily as passive recording tools, traditional video\nsurveillance systems are rapidly evolving into intelligent solutions capable\nof delivering actionable insights. As a result, surveillance is no longer just\nabout capturing evidence after the fact. It is becoming a strategic tool to\nactively protect people, assets, and operations.\n\nThis transformation is fueling significant market growth. According to Markets\nand Markets\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marketsandmarkets.com%2FMarket-Reports%2Fcommercial-security-system-market-234307144.html&esheet=54556241&newsitemid=20260618293176&lan=en-US&anchor=Markets+and+Markets&index=1&md5=d6f209fb7743887b789402f66887dfb4)\n, the global commercial security market is projected to reach $381 billion by\n2030, driven largely by the adoption of AI-powered, proactive monitoring\ntechnologies. With an estimated 150 million installed cameras still operating\nas simple, reactive devices containing little to no intelligence, according to\nthe Security Industry Association (SIA)\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.securityindustry.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F04%2F2025_SECURITY_MEGATRENDS_Low.pdf&esheet=54556241&newsitemid=20260618293176&lan=en-US&anchor=Security+Industry+Association+%28SIA%29&index=2&md5=b9c8f01d4ec46a147052a824ffdadb94)\n, there is a significant opportunity to upgrade the existing infrastructure to\nadopt AI powered proactive monitoring technology.\n\n“Businesses are realizing that traditional surveillance creates operational\nblind spots, leaving room for missed threats, response delays, and costly\nfalse alarms,” said Wes Usie, president of CHeKT. “Security is no longer\nabout watching video. It’s about understanding what’s happening in real\ntime and taking action.”\n\nA key driver behind this shift is the increasing focus on artificial\nintelligence and predictive analytics. AI is now the primary area of research\nand development investment for security solution providers, with predictive\ndata analytics widely viewed as a critical component of next-generation\nplatforms. These technologies enable systems to distinguish between real\nthreats and harmless activity, dramatically improving response times and\noperational efficiency.\n\nThe industry is also moving toward a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, where\ncloud-based, camera-agnostic AI platforms layer advanced analytics onto\nexisting infrastructure. This approach allows organizations to modernize their\nsecurity systems without costly hardware replacements, while enabling\nintegrators to deliver high-margin, long-term managed services with continuous\nupdates and improvements.\n\nAt the same time, growing challenges with traditional security models are\naccelerating the need for change. False alarms, for example, have reached a\ntipping point. More than half of security users report experiencing at least\none false alarm and 10 percent report five or more, according to Parks\nAssociates\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.parksassociates.com%2Fblogs%2Fhome-systems-and-controls%2Fsolving-false-alarms-bringing-new-context-for-monitoring&esheet=54556241&newsitemid=20260618293176&lan=en-US&anchor=Parks+Associates&index=3&md5=dfb934c0317ba59faa794cef6c01d3bf)\n. These excessive alerts are overwhelming law enforcement agencies, prompting\nmany municipalities to require verified alarms before dispatch and imposing\nfines of up to $400 for repeated false alarms.\n\nCompounding the issue is the limitation of human monitoring. An IEEE study\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fieeexplore.ieee.org%2Fabstract%2Fdocument%2F4761655&esheet=54556241&newsitemid=20260618293176&lan=en-US&anchor=IEEE+study&index=4&md5=22bfc1138d4466668b87017462176ac3)\nshows that when operators monitor multiple screens, up to 60 percent of events\ncan be missed, highlighting the inefficiency of labor-intensive surveillance\nmodels. These gaps contribute to widespread dissatisfaction, with 35 percent\nof customers citing false alarms and system unreliability as key reasons for\ndissatisfaction or canceling services, according to Parks Associates\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.parksassociates.com%2Fproducts%2Fwhitepapers%2Fnext-gen-professional-monitoring-scaling-verification&esheet=54556241&newsitemid=20260618293176&lan=en-US&anchor=Parks+Associates&index=5&md5=4c1cf11f5b3faeb1544d14e0a9d88555)\n.\n\n“The traditional model creates alert fatigue, delayed response, and\nunnecessary costs,” added Usie. “When critical events are missed or\nmisinterpreted, the consequences can be severe.”\n\nThese challenges are reshaping expectations across both the residential and\ncommercial markets. Residential customers are increasingly seeking\n“video-first” solutions that deliver reliable, real-time alerts and active\ndeterrence. They expect systems to automatically filter out false alarms and\nprovide meaningful notifications, not noise. In response, 42 percent of\nsecurity dealers now offer video verification as a core service, according to\nthe SIA 2025 Security Megatrends\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.securityindustry.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F04%2F2025_SECURITY_MEGATRENDS_Low.pdf&esheet=54556241&newsitemid=20260618293176&lan=en-US&anchor=SIA+2025+Security+Megatrends&index=6&md5=8d5a2e047a797270dc2a4982bd7dcf57)\nreport.\n\nMeanwhile, commercial and enterprise organizations are redefining how they\nview security investments. No longer considered a sunk cost, security is now\nexpected to deliver a measurable return on investment. Businesses are\ndemanding multi-purpose visual intelligence platforms that go beyond safety to\nprovide operational insights, support compliance, and optimize logistics.\n\nProactive visual security offers a path forward. By leveraging AI-driven\nanalytics and real-time verification, organizations can identify threats\nearlier, reduce false alarms, and enable faster, more effective responses.\nThis not only strengthens protection but also delivers tangible business\nvalue.\n\nCHeKT is at the forefront of this evolution, delivering a proactive visual\nsecurity platform with intelligence that transforms how security is monitored\nand managed. By combining real-time video verification with advanced analytics\nand a network of monitoring partners, CHeKT enables security teams to detect,\nverify, and respond to incidents as they happen and often before they\nescalate.\n\nAbout CHeKT\n\nCHeKT is a leader in Proactive Visual Security by combining live video, AI\nanalytics, alarms, and deterrence into a unified cloud solution. Built for\nsecurity dealers, integrators, and monitoring centers, CHeKT enables faster,\nmore accurate event verification, reduces false alarms and empowers teams to\nintervene before incidents escalate.\n\nBy transforming traditional reactive security into a proactive approach, CHeKT\nhelps organizations improve response times, enhance situational awareness, and\nbetter protect people, places and assets. CHeKT, an Alarm.com (Nasdaq: ALRM)\ncompany, is headquartered in Shreveport, La., and supports a growing network\nof security professionals in North America. For more information, visit\nwww.chekt.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chekt.com%2F%3Futm_source%3DEclipseMedia%26utm_medium%3DPress-Release%26utm_campaign%3D2026Trends&esheet=54556241&newsitemid=20260618293176&lan=en-US&anchor=www.chekt.com&index=7&md5=36d26b2e70c39f7d89bdea7dfc0ee26b)\n.\n\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260618293176/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260618293176/en/)\n\nFor Media Inquiries Contact:\n\nChelsie Woods\n\nEclipse Media Group\n\n207-730-2396 (mobile)\n\ncwoods@eclipsemediagroup.net (mailto:cwoods@eclipsemediagroup.net)\n\nMark Donohue\n\nCHeKT\n\n318-286-7317 (mobile)\n\nmarkd@chekt.com (mailto:markd@chekt.com)\n\n\nCopyright Business Wire 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nBw53Ngbka","title":"Security Industry Seizing Opportunity With Proactive Visual Intelligence, Bringing Transformational Advancements to Traditional Video Surveillance","author":"Business Wire","ticker":"ALRM","created":"2026-06-18T14:06:00.191Z","tickers":["ALRM"],"exchange":"NASDAQ","article_body":"Security Industry Seizing Opportunity With Proactive Visual Intelligence,\nBringing Transformational Advancements to Traditional Video Surveillance\n\n\n * AI-driven verification and analytics are replacing reactive surveillance\nmodels\n\n * Growing false alarm rates and missed events highlight need for smarter\nmonitoring\n\n * CHeKT delivers real-time visual intelligence that proactively identifies\nincidents before they escalate\n\nThe security industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation as\norganizations move beyond traditional video surveillance toward AI-driven\n“visual intelligence.” This shift reflects a growing demand for proactive,\nreal-time security solutions that not only capture incidents but help prevent\nthem.\n\nOnce viewed primarily as passive recording tools, traditional video\nsurveillance systems are rapidly evolving into intelligent solutions capable\nof delivering actionable insights. As a result, surveillance is no longer just\nabout capturing evidence after the fact. It is becoming a strategic tool to\nactively protect people, assets, and operations.\n\nThis transformation is fueling significant market growth. According to Markets\nand Markets\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marketsandmarkets.com%2FMarket-Reports%2Fcommercial-security-system-market-234307144.html&esheet=54556241&newsitemid=20260618293176&lan=en-US&anchor=Markets+and+Markets&index=1&md5=d6f209fb7743887b789402f66887dfb4)\n, the global commercial security market is projected to reach $381 billion by\n2030, driven largely by the adoption of AI-powered, proactive monitoring\ntechnologies. With an estimated 150 million installed cameras still operating\nas simple, reactive devices containing little to no intelligence, according to\nthe Security Industry Association (SIA)\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.securityindustry.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F04%2F2025_SECURITY_MEGATRENDS_Low.pdf&esheet=54556241&newsitemid=20260618293176&lan=en-US&anchor=Security+Industry+Association+%28SIA%29&index=2&md5=b9c8f01d4ec46a147052a824ffdadb94)\n, there is a significant opportunity to upgrade the existing infrastructure to\nadopt AI powered proactive monitoring technology.\n\n“Businesses are realizing that traditional surveillance creates operational\nblind spots, leaving room for missed threats, response delays, and costly\nfalse alarms,” said Wes Usie, president of CHeKT. “Security is no longer\nabout watching video. It’s about understanding what’s happening in real\ntime and taking action.”\n\nA key driver behind this shift is the increasing focus on artificial\nintelligence and predictive analytics. AI is now the primary area of research\nand development investment for security solution providers, with predictive\ndata analytics widely viewed as a critical component of next-generation\nplatforms. These technologies enable systems to distinguish between real\nthreats and harmless activity, dramatically improving response times and\noperational efficiency.\n\nThe industry is also moving toward a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, where\ncloud-based, camera-agnostic AI platforms layer advanced analytics onto\nexisting infrastructure. This approach allows organizations to modernize their\nsecurity systems without costly hardware replacements, while enabling\nintegrators to deliver high-margin, long-term managed services with continuous\nupdates and improvements.\n\nAt the same time, growing challenges with traditional security models are\naccelerating the need for change. False alarms, for example, have reached a\ntipping point. More than half of security users report experiencing at least\none false alarm and 10 percent report five or more, according to Parks\nAssociates\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.parksassociates.com%2Fblogs%2Fhome-systems-and-controls%2Fsolving-false-alarms-bringing-new-context-for-monitoring&esheet=54556241&newsitemid=20260618293176&lan=en-US&anchor=Parks+Associates&index=3&md5=dfb934c0317ba59faa794cef6c01d3bf)\n. These excessive alerts are overwhelming law enforcement agencies, prompting\nmany municipalities to require verified alarms before dispatch and imposing\nfines of up to $400 for repeated false alarms.\n\nCompounding the issue is the limitation of human monitoring. An IEEE study\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fieeexplore.ieee.org%2Fabstract%2Fdocument%2F4761655&esheet=54556241&newsitemid=20260618293176&lan=en-US&anchor=IEEE+study&index=4&md5=22bfc1138d4466668b87017462176ac3)\nshows that when operators monitor multiple screens, up to 60 percent of events\ncan be missed, highlighting the inefficiency of labor-intensive surveillance\nmodels. These gaps contribute to widespread dissatisfaction, with 35 percent\nof customers citing false alarms and system unreliability as key reasons for\ndissatisfaction or canceling services, according to Parks Associates\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.parksassociates.com%2Fproducts%2Fwhitepapers%2Fnext-gen-professional-monitoring-scaling-verification&esheet=54556241&newsitemid=20260618293176&lan=en-US&anchor=Parks+Associates&index=5&md5=4c1cf11f5b3faeb1544d14e0a9d88555)\n.\n\n“The traditional model creates alert fatigue, delayed response, and\nunnecessary costs,” added Usie. “When critical events are missed or\nmisinterpreted, the consequences can be severe.”\n\nThese challenges are reshaping expectations across both the residential and\ncommercial markets. Residential customers are increasingly seeking\n“video-first” solutions that deliver reliable, real-time alerts and active\ndeterrence. They expect systems to automatically filter out false alarms and\nprovide meaningful notifications, not noise. In response, 42 percent of\nsecurity dealers now offer video verification as a core service, according to\nthe SIA 2025 Security Megatrends\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.securityindustry.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F04%2F2025_SECURITY_MEGATRENDS_Low.pdf&esheet=54556241&newsitemid=20260618293176&lan=en-US&anchor=SIA+2025+Security+Megatrends&index=6&md5=8d5a2e047a797270dc2a4982bd7dcf57)\nreport.\n\nMeanwhile, commercial and enterprise organizations are redefining how they\nview security investments. No longer considered a sunk cost, security is now\nexpected to deliver a measurable return on investment. Businesses are\ndemanding multi-purpose visual intelligence platforms that go beyond safety to\nprovide operational insights, support compliance, and optimize logistics.\n\nProactive visual security offers a path forward. By leveraging AI-driven\nanalytics and real-time verification, organizations can identify threats\nearlier, reduce false alarms, and enable faster, more effective responses.\nThis not only strengthens protection but also delivers tangible business\nvalue.\n\nCHeKT is at the forefront of this evolution, delivering a proactive visual\nsecurity platform with intelligence that transforms how security is monitored\nand managed. By combining real-time video verification with advanced analytics\nand a network of monitoring partners, CHeKT enables security teams to detect,\nverify, and respond to incidents as they happen and often before they\nescalate.\n\nAbout CHeKT\n\nCHeKT is a leader in Proactive Visual Security by combining live video, AI\nanalytics, alarms, and deterrence into a unified cloud solution. Built for\nsecurity dealers, integrators, and monitoring centers, CHeKT enables faster,\nmore accurate event verification, reduces false alarms and empowers teams to\nintervene before incidents escalate.\n\nBy transforming traditional reactive security into a proactive approach, CHeKT\nhelps organizations improve response times, enhance situational awareness, and\nbetter protect people, places and assets. CHeKT, an Alarm.com (Nasdaq: ALRM)\ncompany, is headquartered in Shreveport, La., and supports a growing network\nof security professionals in North America. For more information, visit\nwww.chekt.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chekt.com%2F%3Futm_source%3DEclipseMedia%26utm_medium%3DPress-Release%26utm_campaign%3D2026Trends&esheet=54556241&newsitemid=20260618293176&lan=en-US&anchor=www.chekt.com&index=7&md5=36d26b2e70c39f7d89bdea7dfc0ee26b)\n.\n\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260618293176/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260618293176/en/)\n\nFor Media Inquiries Contact:\n\nChelsie Woods\n\nEclipse Media Group\n\n207-730-2396 (mobile)\n\ncwoods@eclipsemediagroup.net (mailto:cwoods@eclipsemediagroup.net)\n\nMark Donohue\n\nCHeKT\n\n318-286-7317 (mobile)\n\nmarkd@chekt.com (mailto:markd@chekt.com)\n\n\nCopyright Business Wire 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-06-18T14:06:00.243449473Z","server_sent_at_ms":1781791560243},"received_at":"2026-06-18T14:06:00.302Z","source_url":"https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260618293176/en/"},"analysis":{"id":"57255","press_release_id":"67840","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Software","sector":"Information Technology"},"redFlags":[],"eventType":"operations_update","narrative":"Alarm.com published a press release highlighting the shift from reactive video surveillance to AI-driven proactive visual intelligence, citing its subsidiary CHeKT as a leader in this space.\n\nThe article cites third-party data indicating the global commercial security market will reach $381 billion by 2030, driven by AI adoption and the need to reduce false alarms.\n\nIt notes that 150 million installed cameras remain reactive, presenting an upgrade opportunity, and highlights that 42% of security dealers now offer video verification services.","sentiment":"neutral","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"Generic industry commentary; no material new information for ALRM investors."},"keyFigures":{"customDimensions":{"false_alarm_fine_max":"$400","installed_reactive_cameras":"150 million","customers_dissatisfied_false_alarms":"35%","dealers_offering_video_verification":"42%","missed_events_rate_human_monitoring":"60%","global_commercial_security_market_2030":"$381 billion"}},"quotedText":"Security is no longer about watching video. 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