Introduction

Security is no longer just about cameras, locks, or guards. In 2025, security is intelligence — blending AI, cloud, human expertise, and compliance into ecosystems that protect people, assets, and reputations.

The Global Security Exchange (GSX 2025), hosted by ASIS International in New Orleans (Sept 29–Oct 1), showcased exactly this transformation. With more than 20,000 attendees, 500+ exhibitors, and 200+ education sessions, GSX 2025 is not only a trade show — it’s the industry’s roadmap.

This year was historic: GSX 2025 coincided with the 70th anniversary of ASIS International, reinforcing its role as the security industry’s central stage. Companies like Hanwha Vision, ASSA ABLOY, Gallagher, Securitas, GardaWorld, Alcatraz AI, and DMP all revealed next-generation products, while competitors like Verkada, Genetec, Milestone, and Eagle Eye Networks fought to maintain relevance in a market demanding cloud-native agility and AI transparency.

For innovators like ArcadianAI and Ranger, GSX 2025 highlighted both the opportunity and the threat: legacy vendors are racing to rebrand as AI-first, but customers are increasingly aware of vendor lock-in, high TCO, and limited adaptability.

Quick Summary / Key Takeaways

• 20,000+ global attendees, 500+ exhibitors, 200+ sessions.

• AI, cloud, and edge convergence dominate conversations.

• Access control + video analytics emerge as inseparable.

• Ethics, privacy, and compliance shift buying decisions.

• ArcadianAI’s cloud-native, camera-agnostic model is positioned ahead.

Background & Why GSX 2025 Matters

• Scale of Risk: Global losses from theft, cybercrime, and fraud are projected at $1 trillion in 2025 (Forbes, 2024).

• Market Growth: The physical security market is set to hit $162B by 2030 with video surveillance and access control as top segments (MarketsandMarkets, 2024).

• Customer Demand: Enterprises demand cloud scalability, ROI proof, and compliance over “black box” solutions.

GSX 2025 arrives at a moment of industry upheaval: AI promises efficiency, but misused AI risks false alarms, privacy backlash, and compliance failures. This tension shaped almost every exhibitor booth and keynote.

Core Topic Exploration

GSX 2025: Themes Driving the Industry

Exhibitors & Brand Highlights

• Hanwha Vision (Booth #2326): Launched OnCAFE Cloud ACaaS, Wisenet 9 SoC, AI analytics, hybrid deployments.

• ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions (Booth #1255): Showcased digital access labs with customer-centric workshops.

• Gallagher Security (Booth #3339): Demoed QuickSwitch, Controller 7000, OneLink, AccessNow, while promoting “Security Meets Solidarity” with breast cancer research support.

• Securitas + Securitas Technology (Booth #1927): Emphasized human-AI integration, remote guarding, and AI-enabled guard services.

• GardaWorld + Crisis24: Highlighted AI monitoring innovations across North America and Europe.

• Alcatraz AI: Biometric access leader, earned LenelS2 OpenAccess certification.

• Inter-Con Security: Awarded Outstanding Contract Security Company at OSPAs.

• DMP (Booth #1961): Featured integrated intrusion + access control systems.

Awards & Recognition

The OSPAs (Outstanding Security Performance Awards) at GSX 2025 honored:

• Lifetime Achievement: Jeffrey A. Slotnick, CPP, PSP

• Outstanding In-House Security Manager: Ralph “RC” Miles, CPP

• Outstanding Contract Security Company: Inter-Con Security

• Outstanding Contract Manager: Kevin McGraham, GardaWorld U.S.

• Outstanding Security Team: Downtown Portland Security Team (GardaWorld)

These awards reflect the human leadership side of security, balancing GSX’s heavy tech focus.

Comparisons & Use Cases

ArcadianAI vs Competitors at GSX 2025

ArcadianAI’s differentiator at GSX? Freedom + scalability. While competitors push lock-in or integrator dependence, ArcadianAI focuses on camera-agnostic cloud flexibility, making it future-proof.

Common Questions (FAQ)

Q1. How many people attended GSX 2025?
Over 20,000 attendees from 100+ countries.

Q2. Who were the major exhibitors?
Hanwha, ASSA ABLOY, Gallagher, Securitas, GardaWorld, Alcatraz AI, DMP, Inter-Con, and more.

Q3. Why is GSX important?
It’s the world’s largest security event, where innovations, certifications, and strategies are launched.

Q4. Which competitors does ArcadianAI outperform?
Verkada, Genetec, Milestone, and Eagle Eye — by offering a truly cloud-native, camera-agnostic platform.

Q5. What industries benefit most from GSX learnings?
Retail, education, healthcare, government, logistics, energy, and any enterprise requiring hybrid AI security.

Conclusion & CTA

GSX 2025 is a turning point.

The industry is shifting from devices to ecosystems, from hardware to intelligence, from silos to convergence. AI and cloud are not optional add-ons anymore — they’re the foundation of resilience.

For enterprises evaluating the future, the message from New Orleans was clear: legacy lock-in is risk, adaptability is survival.

ArcadianAI and Ranger embody this future: cloud-native, camera-agnostic, AI-driven, and ROI-ready.

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Security Glossary (2025 Edition)

• AI Video Analytics — Algorithms for real-time video intelligence and event detection.

• ASIS International — Global security association behind GSX.

• Camera-Agnostic — Works with any IP camera, regardless of brand.

• Cloud-Native Security — Built for cloud scalability and SaaS delivery.

• Edge AI — AI running directly on devices to reduce latency.

• False Alarm Reduction — AI filtering that cuts irrelevant alerts by 60%+.

• GSX (Global Security Exchange) — Annual global security trade show.

• Hybrid Cloud Security — Combined edge + cloud processing for efficiency.

• Inter-Con Security — Leading contract security firm, OSPA 2025 winner.

• NDAA Compliance — U.S. regulation banning non-approved surveillance gear.

• OSPAs — Awards for excellence in global security, given at GSX.

• Privacy-Preserving AI — AI built to meet GDPR, HIPAA, and ethical standards.

• Ranger (ArcadianAI) — Adaptive AI assistant for video intelligence.

• Securitas — Global leader in guard + AI hybrid services.

• TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) — Full lifecycle cost of a security system.

• Verkada Lock-In — Proprietary closed-hardware strategy restricting customers.

• VSaaS (Video Surveillance as a Service) — Cloud-based video monitoring.