The roundtable continues — and the answers to our burning question are finally here.
In Part 2 of our Editors' Panel, host Matt Winn dives deeper with four of the security industry's most respected journalists. They tackle the biggest trend shaping the future (spoiler: it's AI, but with a twist), the evolution of the security channel, why convergence is still a work in progress, and how each journalist truly sees the industry they've spent years covering.
In this episode:
• The unanimous AI verdict — and why one panelist says the real answer is "the human in the loop"
• The Doritos moment: when AI gun detection meets reality
• How the security channel shifted from selling products to selling outcomes
• Why convergence works at the device level but struggles at the org chart
• Steve Lasky's challenge to manufacturers: embrace open architecture or get left behind
• The burning question answered: How do security journalists really see this industry?

Missed Part 1? Go back and catch the full story — including the industry's biggest game changers, what hasn't changed in 37 years, and why the talent pipeline is still a challenge.
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We're flipping the script on this one.
Instead of talking to security professionals, host Matt Winn sits down with four of the industry's most respected journalists — the editors and content leaders who cover the security beat every single day. Together, they bring 75+ years of experience watching this industry evolve, and they're sharing what they've seen, what surprised them, and what hasn't changed.
In Part 1, we cover:
• How security evolved from locks and alarms to an AI-driven intelligence ecosystem
• The game-changing moments: IP cameras, smartphones, the Target breach, and COVID
• Why convergence is finally more than a buzzword
• The shift from "cost center" to "business enablement"
• Why the human element remains the one true constant
• The persistent challenge of attracting talent to an "invisible" industry

Stay tuned for Part 2, where we ask the burning question: how do those who cover security really see the security industry?
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The same system that keeps employees safe can also reveal where they are, when they were there, and who they were with. So where does efficiency end and tracking begin?

In this episode of HID Connects, host Matt Winn sits down with three experts to explore Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) — the technology powering the invisible web of sensors, tags, and credentials that track movement across hospitals, factories, and offices in real time.

The panel tackles the biggest misconceptions head-on, reframing RTLS from "tracking" to "visibility," and dives deep into the privacy questions organizations need to answer before deploying these systems. From GDPR vs. CCPA to consent, data retention, and the critical difference between operational intelligence and surveillance — this conversation will change how you think about location data.

Our Guests:

• Ondrej Langr — Chief Product Officer, Sharry

• Brady Hall — Segment Sales Manager, RTLS, HID

• Jennie Hargrove — Senior Director of Global Privacy, HID

In This Episode:

00:00 — Introduction: What is RTLS?

05:08 — Defining real-time location data and how it's collected

07:15 — Why organizations are investing in RTLS

08:45 — Tracking vs. visibility: overcoming the surveillance misconception

13:45 — Common privacy concerns and how to address them

16:05 — Global regulations: GDPR, CCPA, and regional differences

19:29 — Credential-based data vs. continuous monitoring

23:07 — Landlords vs. tenants: different approaches to location data

25:22 — A privacy framework for responsible RTLS deployment

27:28 — The future of privacy and data-driven insights

30:16 — Final thoughts: How is RTLS changing the way we think about tracking?

Learn more about HID's location and sensing technologies: hidglobal.com

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Air travel in 2025 is hitting record-breaking numbers — 5.2 billion passengers worldwide. With airports straining under capacity, facial recognition is becoming the default technology reshaping how we fly. But is it convenient, controversial, or both? In this episode of HID Connects, host Matt Winn sits down with four industry experts to break down how facial recognition is transforming the airport experience — from curb to gate — what it means for your privacy, and where the technology is headed in the next 3–5 years.

Learn more about HID's biometric identity solutions: hidglobal.com

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