Volume 25 | July 11, 2025
This Weeks Featured Articles & Media
Nadav Orbach | RealSense Completes Spin-Out from Intel, Raises $50 Million in Series A Funding to Accelerate AI-Powered Vision for Robotics and Biometrics
RealSense has officially spun out from Intel, raising $50 million in Series A funding to become an independent company focused on advancing AI, robotics, biometrics, and computer vision technologies.
Ryan Leithead | Division 25 - Video Surveillance and Security IoT
After reading several insightful posts on Division 25 and smart building integration, Ryan felt compelled to highlight the critical role of Security IoT, Video Surveillance, and Life Safety systems as essential, data-driven components of truly intelligent and interoperable building environments.
James Dice | The BESS is Yet To Come: Battery Energy Storage Systems and Microgrids Are The Next Frontier for Smart Buildings
As rising power prices and grid volatility reshape the energy landscape, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and microgrids are emerging as vital tools for transforming buildings into resilient, revenue-generating assets—and this NexusCon '25 session will explore how industry leaders are making that vision a reality.
Phil Kirschner | The Workline
In a recent webinar hosted with FlexOS, experts explored how "current state" resistance—when employees see no need for change—can derail sustainable AI initiatives, emphasizing the importance of clear communication, proven change management frameworks, and strategic engagement to drive successful workplace transformation.
Tony Dong | 6 of the Best AI ETFs to Buy for 2025
As the AI arms race shifts from computational power to human capital, top talent has become the newest battleground, with tech giants offering massive compensation packages—highlighting the risks of betting on single AI stocks and the growing appeal of diversified AI-themed ETFs.
The Access Control Collective | PhySecJobs.com
Below you will find all of the latest jobs in the physical security industry.
Find them all below!
Original LinkedIn post by Nadav Orbach
“I’m thrilled to share that RealSense has successfully spun out from Intel Corporation and secured $50 million in Series A funding!
RealSense now operates as an independent company focused on advancing innovation in AI, robotics, biometrics, and ComputerVision technology.
I’ll be staying on board the RealSense team as CEO, supporting our mission to meet increased demand for humanoid and autonomous mobile robotics (AMRs), as well as AI-powered access control and security solutions.
I’m excited for what the future holds for RealSense as we enter this new chapter. Learn more about the news: https://bit.ly/3TTE1MN”
Original LinkedIn post by Ryan Leithead
Today, I came across four insightful posts from distinguished leaders in our industry discussing the significance of Division 25 and smart building integrations. These posts shed light on the importance of early discussions about connected building technologies.
I wanted to add a crucial aspect: Video Surveillance and Security IoT.
In the realm of Division 25 and building system integration, it is imperative to recognize the evolving role of Security IoT, Video Surveillance, and Fire/Life Safety systems. These technologies are no longer operating in isolation; they are becoming indispensable components of a building's operational intelligence.
Modern surveillance and life safety systems produce valuable data that can be seamlessly integrated with access control, lighting, HVAC, and emergency response protocols. For instance, motion-sensing cameras can influence lighting adjustments, and fire alarm systems can trigger real-time HVAC shutdowns or unlock egress routes.
By considering security and life safety systems as integral parts of the broader IoT ecosystem rather than standalone tools, we unlock the potential for smarter, safer, and more responsive buildings. This approach perfectly aligns with the core principles of Division 25: promoting seamless, interoperable, and intelligent automation.
Original LinkedIn post by James Dice
“The so-called 'BBB' legislation recently passed in the US virtually ensures that power prices will continue to rise. One hedge? Battery storage.
As the grid evolves and energy volatility increases, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and microgrids are becoming essential tools for smart building leaders.
This NexusCon '25 session explores how these technologies are transforming buildings from passive energy consumers into active grid participants—supporting resilience, decarbonization, and revenue generation. From ISO market participation to decentralized energy production, attendees will gain insight into both the technical foundations and the strategic value of on-site energy systems.
Session Highlights:
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Generac will explore how BESS enables commercial properties to participate in energy markets, monetize underutilized spaces like parking lots, and deliver both grid services and financial returns.
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Prologis highlights the growing role of building owners as “prosumers” in a distributed energy future, leveraging front- and behind-the-meter solar and storage to reduce grid dependency and unlock long-term value.
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KORE Power provides case studies and common themes of successful BESS deployments across multiple customer types
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Jaros, Baum & Bolles with Northwell Health share engineering strategies used to make healthcare facilities grid-interactive, including thermal storage, hydrogen generation, and digital twins—balancing resilience requirements with load flexibility and sustainability goals.
What do you want to hear on this topic?
Don't miss it! https://lnkd.in/gQYKQnwH”
Original post by Phil Kirschner
“There are many reasons that employees resist changes, one of which is simply that they are not convinced anything is wrong with the way things are today.
Thank you to everyone who joined my webinar yesterday with Daan van Rossum and FlexOS, where we discussed the change management challenges holding back sustainable AI implementations.
Before tackling several excellent questions from the 100+ change leaders on the call, I presented lessons learned from successful work(place) changes, an overview of three different change management methodologies, and two frameworks for investigating and classifying resistance.
The short clip below explains the "current state" type of resistance, where employees haven't been convinced that anything is broken in the first place.
Please see link in the comments to access:
🎦 The full session recording (keynote, fireside chat, and Q&A)
đź“ť The slide deck with key frameworks
🙋 A curated list of unanswered audience questions
đź”— Links to three articles in The Workline with free change frameworks
What's your experience with 'current state' resistance?
Share your story below, and if you want more frameworks like this, subscribe to The Workline for weekly insights on making workplace change actually work.”
Original LinkedIn post by Tony Dong
“A new front has opened in the artificial intelligence (AI) arms race, and this time, it isn't about which company has the most powerful technology.
Historically, companies like OpenAI and Anthropic have competed by spending heavily on graphics processing units (GPUs), leasing data centers and devoting countless hours to fine-tuning model performance. Billions of dollars have gone toward raw computational power and infrastructure.
But today, the race is paradoxically shifting toward the human element. Top AI talent has become the newest battleground, with leading firms offering unprecedented compensation packages to recruit the best and brightest minds.
According to Fortune, compensation packages and signing bonuses can exceed $100 million for high-level talent. Social media and advertising giant Meta Platforms Inc. (ticker: META) allegedly keeps a "dream team" hiring list with input from CEO Mark Zuckerberg himself.
This is part of a broader trend in the AI industry's current stage. As competition intensifies, Big Tech firms like Meta, Microsoft Corp. (MSFT), Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) and Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL) are leveraging their deep cash reserves to poach engineers and researchers from up-and-coming startups.
These talent raids could become a make-or-break factor in whether emerging AI companies succeed or eventually get absorbed in a wave of consolidation.
All of this underscores why retail investors should think twice before betting on a single AI stock. Talent loss, acquisition risk and execution missteps can derail even the most promising ventures.
Instead, AI-themed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can deliver similar growth prospects, but with far greater diversification.
"We're in the early stages of the AI cycle, and proper diversification is extremely important – be it across company stages or geographies – because it's difficult to pick a winner or two this early," says Tejas Dessai, director of thematic research at Global X ETFs. "With a thematic exchange-traded fund, you're following an idea as opposed to a complex strategy."
Here are six of the best AI ETFs to buy now:
https://lnkd.in/g7Cjkn9X”
Below are the highlighted jobs and companies this week. New jobs are bolded.
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KIWI.KI GmbH - Mid-Level Fullstack Developer - apply here
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Triton - Regional Sales Manager - Southeast - apply here
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Acre Security - Material Master Data Specialist, NAM - apply here
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Nedap - Key Account Sales Executive - apply here
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ZKTeco USA - Sales Support Engineer - apply here
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Ambient.ai - Field Engineer - Integrations - apply here
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Director, Product Management-Readers - apply here
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Business Development Leader, Controller Apps - apply here
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Project Manager, Implementations - apply here
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