# News & Blog Security insights, product updates, and company news from Blue Cap IT. ## Stay in the Loop Get the latest Verkada product updates, security insights, and Blue Cap IT news delivered straight to your inbox. ### Articles - **[Verkada vs. Avigilon for SMBs in 2026: A field comparison from an MSP that deploys both](/content/blog/verkada-vs-avigilon-for-smbs/index.html)** Five-year cost reality, where each platform actually wins, and a decision framework for an SMB choosing between them — written from the field. - **[9 questions to ask before signing an MDR contract](/content/blog/9-questions-before-mdr-contract/index.html)** An evaluation rubric we use with SMB clients before recommending a Managed Detection and Response provider. Built from the deployments and incident reviews we've actually done. - **[Verkada May 2026 Product Update: Third-Gen Bullet Cameras, AI Deterrence Expansion, AC43 Controllers & More](/content/blog/verkada-may-2026-product-update/index.html)** Verkada's May 2026 release introduces third-generation bullet cameras, AI deterrence on third-party cameras, AC43 four-door controllers, natural language Command search, and major Workplace and Intercom enhancements. - **[Blue Cap IT Partners with Huntress for 24/7 SOC-Backed Managed Security](/content/blog/blue-cap-it-partners-with-huntress-managed-security/index.html)** Blue Cap IT is now an official Huntress Partner, bringing 24/7 managed endpoint detection and response, identity threat protection, SIEM, and security awareness training to small and mid-sized businesses. - **[Blue Cap IT Partners with spot.ai to Turn Cameras Into AI-Powered Business Tools](/content/blog/blue-cap-it-partners-with-spot-ai-video-intelligence/index.html)** Blue Cap IT is now an official spot.ai Partner, bringing AI-powered video intelligence, smart cameras, and real-time analytics to businesses of all sizes. - **[Blue Cap IT Partners with Meter for Full-Stack Enterprise Networking](/content/blog/blue-cap-it-partners-with-meter-enterprise-networking/index.html)** Blue Cap IT is now an official Meter Partner, delivering Network as a Service with purpose-built hardware, AI-powered management, and zero upfront costs for businesses. - **[Blue Cap IT Partners with Coro to Bring Enterprise-Grade Cybersecurity to SMBs](/content/blog/blue-cap-it-partners-with-coro-cybersecurity/index.html)** Blue Cap IT is now an official Coro Partner, delivering all-in-one cybersecurity protection purpose-built for small and mid-sized businesses. - **[Verkada February 2026 Product Update: AI-Powered Deterrence, Live Translation, Compound Alerts & More](/content/blog/verkada-february-2026-product-update/index.html)** Verkada's February 2026 release brings major upgrades across cameras, alarms, access control, intercoms, and more — including AI-powered deterrence, live intercom translation, and compound alerts. - **[Welcome to Blue Cap IT News](/content/blog/welcome-to-blue-cap-it-news/index.html)** Stay up to date with the latest security technology insights, product updates, and company news from Blue Cap IT. - **[Verkada November 2025 Product Update: AI Deterrence, Government-Grade Access Control, New Intercoms & More](/content/blog/verkada-november-2025-product-update/index.html)** Verkada's November 2025 release delivers AI-powered alarm deterrence, government-grade access control hardware, a new audio intercom, QR code guest check-in, and much more across the full platform. - **[Verkada October 2025 Product Update: Remote LTE Cameras, Wireless Locks, AI Timelines & More](/content/blog/verkada-october-2025-product-update/index.html)** Verkada's October 2025 release delivers major new hardware and software features across cameras, alarms, access control, intercoms, and the Command platform — including LTE-connected remote cameras, wireless alarm panels, and AI-powered unified timelines. - **[Verkada August 2025 Product Update: Government-Grade Cameras, Smarter Alarms, Access Control API & More](/content/blog/verkada-august-2025-product-update/index.html)** Verkada's August 2025 release introduces FIPS 140-compliant government-grade cameras, redesigned alarm management, lockdown APIs for access control, and enhanced SimonsVoss wireless lock support. - **[Verkada May 2025 Product Update: Multisensor Cameras, Smart Lists, Alarm Expansion & More](/content/blog/verkada-may-2025-product-update/index.html)** Verkada's May 2025 release delivers major upgrades across cameras, alarms, access control, intercoms, guest management, and the Command platform — including a new multisensor camera, Smart Lists, expanded alarm capabilities, and E911 intercom calling. - **[Verkada February 2025 Product Update: New Dome Cameras, History Player Search, Badge-to-Disarm & More](/content/blog/verkada-february-2025-product-update/index.html)** Verkada's February 2025 release delivers new 5MP dome cameras, powerful History Player Search, wireless alarm expansion, access control integrations, and platform-wide performance improvements. - **[Verkada November 2024 Product Update: New Dome Cameras, Redesigned Alarms, AI Reverse Image Search & More](/content/blog/verkada-november-2024-product-update/index.html)** Verkada's November 2024 release delivers redesigned alarms, powerful new dome cameras, AI-powered reverse image search, expanded access control roles, and mobile app upgrades across the platform. - **[Verkada October 2024 Product Update: Next-Gen Cameras, AI Alerts, New Intercoms & More](/content/blog/verkada-october-2024-product-update/index.html)** Verkada's October 2024 release introduces next-generation cameras, AI-powered alerts, enterprise encryption, new access control readers, updated intercoms, and workplace enhancements. - **[Verkada August 2024 Product Update: Command Connector, Apple Wallet, AI Search & More](/content/blog/verkada-august-2024-product-update/index.html)** Verkada's August 2024 release introduces Command Connector for third-party cameras, Apple Wallet door access, AI-powered search improvements, and major upgrades across access control, intercoms, sensors, and connectivity. - **[Verkada May 2024 Product Update: AI Search, New Cameras, Smarter Access Control, and More](/content/blog/verkada-may-2024-product-update/index.html)** A comprehensive breakdown of Verkada's May 2024 product updates, covering new AI-powered camera search, FIPS-validated cameras, access control integrations, intercom improvements, sensor enhancements, and workplace features.