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Insights, trends, and best practices in security monitoring and AI technology

Events4 min read

Watchful to Showcase Autonomous Guardian Quill at ISC West 2026

Watchful, an emerging leader in AI-powered security monitoring, will be attending ISC West in Las Vegas. Visit Booth 2039 to see live demonstrations of Quill performing alert evaluation and disposition.

Sophia Healey

Sophia Healey

March 21, 2026

Technology5 min read

How Facility & Asset Managers Are Reclaiming Control of Site Security

Ask any facilities manager what keeps them up at night, and you'll hear a mix of the same things: break-ins after hours, vandalism in carparks, loitering near entrances, or tenants who just don't feel safe walking to their cars at night.

Charlie Anderson

Charlie Anderson

October 10, 2025

Technology5 min read

Why the Next "Security Guard" is Agentic

When people search for security guards, they're usually looking for reassurance: someone to watch their property, keep intruders out, and respond when things go wrong. But the definition of what a "security guard" is rapidly transforming.

Glen Liventaal

Glen Liventaal

October 7, 2025

Technology5 min read

Quill Never Tires: An insight into a real agentic AI use case

Until now, the frontline of business security has been human guards and traditional CCTV monitoring. Guards patrolling buildings or operators watching screens means crime is undetected, and footage is often reviewed after an incident has already taken place.

Josh Hunt

Josh Hunt

October 2, 2025

Technology5 min read

Why Businesses Are Moving From Guards to Fully Autonomous AI Security Software

Until now, the frontline of business security has been human guards and traditional CCTV monitoring. Guards patrolling buildings or operators watching screens means crime is undetected, and footage is often reviewed after an incident has already taken place.

Tom Hutchison

Tom Hutchison

September 24, 2025

Technology5 min read

Watchful launches fully autonomous monitoring

At GSX this year, Watchful will showcase how fully autonomous monitoring is supporting direct clients across Australia, New Zealand and the USA, supported by our team of AI Overseers.

Josh Hunt

Josh Hunt

September 19, 2025

Technology5 min read

Can security guards keep up with agentic AI?

For decades, businesses have relied on security guards to protect property and people. But in 2025, relying solely on human security is no longer enough. Rising crime rates, labor shortages, and the speed of modern threats mean guards are stretched thinner than ever.

Joshua Parsons

Joshua Parsons

September 13, 2025