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Elizabeth Parks is the President of market research firm Parks Associates. For more information, visit www.parksassociates.com
Younger consumers are surprisingly leading the demand for do-it-with-me smart home offerings.
Oct. 20, 2025
Chris Peterson is the founder and president of Vector Firm, a sales consulting and training company built specifically for the security industry. Use “Security Business” as a coupon code to receive a 10% lifetime discount at the Vector Firm Academy. www.vectorfirmacademy.com • (321) 439-3025
Five steps to creating a repeatable process to make sure you never miss another opportunity.
Oct. 20, 2025
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Spoiler: Probably not, but those who best use artificial intelligence to their advantage will have a leg up as we march into the future.
Oct. 20, 2025
Timothy J. Pastore Esq., is a Partner in the New York office of Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP (www.mmwr.com), where he is Vice-Chair of the Litigation Department. Before entering private practice, he was an officer and Judge Advocate General (JAG) in the U.S. Air Force and Attorney with the DOJ. tpastore@mmwr.com • (212) 551-7707
Before you decide to pursue a case, be sure you understand these six potential perils.
Oct. 20, 2025
Mark Ard is Director of Installation, Southwest, for Allied Universal Technology Services, a PSA Security Network member.
How to align the strengths of your employees to the best jobs within your security business.
Oct. 20, 2025
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Five years after my call for the end of a decades-old moniker, has anything changed?
Oct. 20, 2025
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Featured listings of providers in the United States with services offered
Oct. 20, 2025
Pictured (L-R): Dan Hite, Pye-Barker Regional Vice President; Jerrod Smith, Fortress Security Founder and Owner; Jeremy Bates, Pye-Barker Vice President of Business Development
The move strengthens Pye-Barker's role in the region and broadens its reach across Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio.
Sept. 23, 2025
Verkada Unveils Major AI-Powered Enhancements at VerkadaOne 2025
More than 2,000 IT and physical security leaders attended the event to explore how the company is advancing the future of connected security.
Sept. 23, 2025
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Supports communication channels (TCP/IP, GSM, SMPP, RS-232/RS-485, HTTP, Email, Telegram), message protocols and alarm receivers.
Sept. 22, 2025
LOUD Security Secures $7.5M Financing Package from Eastern Bank
According to Eastern Bank, the structure is intended to give LOUD the flexibility to meet day-to-day capital needs while positioning the company for expansion.
Sept. 19, 2025
ADI Global Distribution Opens New Charlotte Support Center
The 41,000-square-foot facility serves as the workplace for more than 180 employees across marketing, product development, accounting, education, training, and other key functions...
Sept. 18, 2025
Centrios Adds Recurring Revenue Option to Partner Program
Under the new model, partners can purchase subscription services from Centrios on a monthly or annual basis, then resell them to customers at a self-determined price.
Sept. 18, 2025
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Wavelynx introduces its APEX Reader as part of a broader growth strategy highlighted by leadership changes and industry adoption.
Industry analyst Lee Odess says Wavelynx’s leadership transition and launch of its new APEX Reader mark a mature step in the company’s next phase of growth.
Sept. 16, 2025
Validation by ESI Convergent underscores SWEAR’s role in protecting the authenticity of video, audio and digital files for security and public safety.
The validation highlights SWEAR’s ability to preserve digital DNA, keeping video, audio and files tamper-evident for security and public safety use.
Sept. 16, 2025
Triumph Protection Group leverages Security 101 mobile surveillance trailers to deliver scalable site security across Northern California.
Security 101 in Northern California partnered with Triumph Protection Group to launch Triumph Watchtower, a mobile surveillance trailer program designed to enhance security coverage...
Sept. 12, 2025
Speco Technologies Expands Into Canada With New Ontario Warehouse
The move marks a step toward deepening Speco’s North American presence and addressing demand for faster, more efficient service in Canada’s security sector.
Sept. 11, 2025
Gallaher & Associates, a Tennessee-based life safety systems provider, brings more than 50 years of expertise to the Zeus Fire and Security network.
Zeus Fire and Security has partnered with Gallaher & Associates to expand its fire and security services into Tennessee and the Southeastern U.S.
Sept. 11, 2025
Bridging Architecture and Security for Smarter Enterprises with The Consulting Group's Michael Niola
Join host Steve Lasky and Michael Niola as they explore the future of integrated systems, AI in security, and designing safety into spaces from day one.
Sept. 10, 2025
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Security analysts face mounting alert volumes and rising fatigue, underscoring the urgent need for AI-driven tools to accelerate investigations and strengthen SOC effectiveness.
The 2025 State of AI in Security Operations report reveals how automation is shifting the SOC from repetitive alert triage to higher-value investigations and strategic defense...
Sept. 10, 2025
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has added Invision Security’s Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware operations to its growing nationwide network.
Pye-Barker has strengthened its regional footprint with the acquisition of Invision Security, based in King of Prussia, Pa.
Sept. 10, 2025
Doll most recently served as executive vice president of customer engagement at the International Code Council (ICC), where she held successive executive positions over the past eight years.
TMA has appointed longtime association executive Whitney A. Doll as its new CEO, effective October 1.
Sept. 9, 2025
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The Old Main Entrance at the University of Arizona, where the university serves nearly 53,000 students across a 392-acre campus in Tucson, Arizona. AoA just completed an innovative retrofit of its access control and ID system.
Arizona’s access control model is a real-life cycle management system that feeds access control, but also feeds many other systems with real-time credential data.
Sept. 9, 2025
Michael Dorrian will continue to lead operations as general manager following Security 101’s acquisition of Dorrian Properties.
Security 101 has acquired Dorrian Properties, expanding its presence in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia while strengthening its national platform through franchise conversions and...
Sept. 9, 2025
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GSX 2025 Booth 2401: Acts as a force multiplier and live eyewitness for police as they respond to active crimes in progress.
Sept. 8, 2025
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Industry leaders will collaborate through the new council to shape how artificial intelligence is applied across security and life safety operations.
ESA has launched the AI Readiness Council to guide security and life safety professionals through responsible and profitable adoption of artificial intelligence.
Sept. 4, 2025
Chris Beckstead has been named the first president of LVT, joining the company to help lead its next phase of growth and innovation.
LVT has appointed former Qualtrics executive Chris Beckstead as its first president to help drive growth and expand the company’s data-driven physical security solutions.
Sept. 3, 2025
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GSX 2025 Booth 4224: Aggregates content from multiple sources, offering an intuitive interface for dragging, resizing, and adjusting layouts.
Aug. 29, 2025
ASIS International Publishes New ANSI-Approved School Security Standard
The new standard is intended as a practical tool for assessing current security measures, identifying gaps, and planning improvements.
Aug. 27, 2025
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The Z-Wave Alliance has unveiled a comprehensive online guide showcasing thousands of certified Z-Wave devices with advanced filtering tools to streamline product research and...
Aug. 26, 2025
Verint to be Acquired by Thoma Bravo in $2B All-Cash Deal
Verint will be combined with Calabrio, another customer experience technology company in Thoma Bravo’s portfolio.
Aug. 25, 2025
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Integrates with video cameras and speakers and is monitored by TMA-certified remote operators.
Aug. 12, 2025
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Empowers dealers to manage alarm activity and test systems, monitor dispatches, and identify unrestored zones from a single dashboard.
Aug. 12, 2025
AURA says its platform connects alarm receiving centers to a vetted network of security responders, enabling automated guard dispatch and real-time coordination through its centralized control system.
Timothy Garrett, president of AURA’s U.S. division, explains how the company’s on-demand response platform aims to support alarm dealers, integrators and monitoring centers.
June 20, 2025
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Workstation is designed to enhance operator performance.
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