Following on from the recent Verkada One Miami event, Verkada’s October release introduces a wide range of new products and features designed to make security, operations, and workplace management more connected and intelligent. Software updates will begin rolling out on October 8, 2026, optimises your current technology.
Some of the biggest new solution offerings include Verkada Transportation. Bringing video security and fleet management to vehicles, and Sound Systems, a cloud-managed audio platform for centrally managing music and announcements.
New camera options also expand coverage, including the CTB63 Dual-Spectrum Thermal Bullet Camera, CR63-TE Telephoto Remote Camera, and six new government-grade models.
Smarter AI and security
AI and automation are also central to the release. Catalyst, currently in private beta, connects Command with AI platforms such as Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini to create custom workflows, reports, and integrations. Unified Timeline improvements add live mode, Access Control integration, and enhanced maps, while a new AI-powered search model improves safety-related searches and supports multi-condition queries.
Verkada is also introducing drone integration, new behavioural alerts, wrong-way driving detection, Transport Number Mode, and additional viewing and incident-management capabilities.
Expanded alarms, access control and intercom
Verkada Alarms receives several significant enhancements, including the new BP42 Alarm Panel, Better Sensor Protocol, fire alarm monitoring, centralised multi-site management, and new wired and wireless sensors. Organisations can also use automatic lockdown 
responses, late-to-arm/disarm alerts, and expanded alarm panel support.
Meanwhile, Access Control and Intercom gain deeper integration with Command through Unified Timeline and Maps, custom roles, the Pass SDK, the new TK74 Touchscreen Intercom, AI-powered intercom receivers, and centralised receiver management.
A more connected command and workplace experience
The release also expands Verkada’s Command and Workplace capabilities. Command Maps, currently in beta, provides a 3D digital view that brings cameras, doors, and alarms together, while actionable alerts improve notification management and response tracking.
Workplace updates include employee check-in, a redesigned Guest kiosk experience, offline-device alerts, Face Unlock enrolment from personal devices, Guest event management, and Italian and Somali language support.
Overall, the October release continues Verkada’s push toward a unified platform that combines physical security, AI, automation, access, transportation, and workplace management in one environment.
Please note: for EMEA a go live date for the above will be announced shortly.
As the only partner to hold both Diamond Partner and Verkada Premier Services Partner (VPS) status, we are here to support you on your technology journey. From designing multi-site locations to deployment, together we will make your complex IT, simple.
Upcoming event
On November 19th we are hosting our ‘The future of security is connected’ event in London. During the afternoon you will hear from both Kubus and Verkada on the latest announcements from Verkada One Miami, use cases and how we can support you. Held at Puttshack, we will also take part in a competitive challenge around the course along with food and drinks. We would love to see you there, don’t miss your chance to secure a place by registering below.
