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    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
    When customers go silent and prospects won't engage, your attitude may be the only variable you can control.
    June 12, 2026
    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
    In a security industry acquisition, the merger and integration clause means the dinner conversation is irrelevant – only the contract counts.
    June 12, 2026
    Marissa Vacek is Managing Director of the Swell Marketing Agency at PSA Security Network. https://psasecurity.com
    AI-driven search is replacing the click-through model with direct recommendations, and most integrators don't know the rules have changed.
    June 12, 2026
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    My wife just retired after 26 years as a special education teacher, and what I couldn't say at her retirement ceremony is something I've wanted to tell this industry for a long...
    May 27, 2026
    Brian Duffy has served on NetOne’s board since 2015 and now assumes the chairman role while continuing to lead Per Mar Security Services as CEO.
    Brian Duffy’s appointment as chairman, along with additional executive leadership selections, comes as NetOne looks to strengthen collaboration and strategic alignment across ...
    May 22, 2026
    The Z-Wave Alliance says Semtech’s participation brings additional semiconductor and wireless connectivity expertise to ongoing efforts around standards development, certification and ecosystem growth for connected devices.
    The addition of Semtech expands the Z-Wave Alliance’s semiconductor and connectivity expertise as the organization pushes deeper into smart security, commercial IoT and Edge AI...
    May 21, 2026
    Suprema says the BioStation 3 Max terminal was designed to combine biometric authentication, mobile credentials and cybersecurity protections in a single access control platform.
    Suprema says its new BioStation 3 Max combines AI-powered biometrics, multi-factor authentication and hardened cybersecurity protections in a single access control terminal.
    May 21, 2026
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    John Mack, managing director and sector co-head of Security & Safety at Raymond James, delivers a keynote address at the recent Parks Associates CONNECTIONS conference in Santa Clara, Calif.
    Raymond James’ John Mack took the stage at the Parks Associates CONNECTIONS conference to break down the M&A climate, AI’s real impact on valuations and where the connected home...
    May 21, 2026
    Justin Nagy takes over as CEO of Netwatch as the company continues expanding its AI-enabled proactive video monitoring and remote security operations worldwide.
    Justin Nagy will lead global operations at Netwatch as the company continues expanding its AI-enabled proactive video monitoring and remote security services business.
    May 20, 2026
    ADT Blu is designed to give homeowners a self-installed security option that can expand over time with additional cameras, sensors and professional monitoring services.
    ADT’s new Blu platform targets consumers seeking flexible self-installed home security systems with optional professional monitoring and smart home integration.
    May 20, 2026
    Andy Acquarulo brings decades of experience in fiber optic and network transmission technologies as barox looks to expand its footprint in transportation and critical infrastructure security applications across North America.
    Acquarulo, the former longtime president and CEO of ComNet by ACRE, will help lead barox’s North American expansion strategy across transportation, critical infrastructure and...
    May 19, 2026
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    Speco Technologies and Luxriot have partnered to integrate Speco IP cameras and recorders with the Luxriot EVO video management platform.
    Speco Technologies has partnered with Luxriot to integrate its IP cameras and recorders with the Luxriot EVO video management platform.
    May 18, 2026
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    Airsphere’s software platform supports airport passenger flow, logistics coordination and automated border-control processing at major international hubs across Europe, Asia and North America.
    The acquisition adds airport passenger management and eGate software used at more than 250 airports worldwide to dormakaba’s growing portfolio of access and infrastructure security...
    May 18, 2026
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    The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent recognized 10 technicians for technical expertise, leadership and customer service ahead of the ESX 2026 awards presentation in June...
    May 15, 2026
    Elite Interactive Solutions earned TMA’s 2026 Monitoring Center of the Year honor for its real-time crime prevention operations and law enforcement collaboration efforts.
    Elite Interactive Solutions has been named The Monitoring Association’s 2026 Monitoring Center of the Year after directly preventing more than 71,000 crimes and assisting in over...
    May 14, 2026
    Watt most recently served as vice president of marketing for AlarMax Distributors, where she helped expand the company’s digital marketing and e-commerce initiatives within the security channel.
    The appointment brings former AlarMax marketing executive Meg Watt to COPS Monitoring to lead brand development, dealer engagement and communications strategy across the wholesale...
    May 14, 2026
    Marlon Lynch brings more than three decades of experience in campus safety, law enforcement and emergency management to his new role at COSECURE.
    The former University of Colorado Boulder public safety leader joins COSECURE to advise higher education institutions on risk management, emergency preparedness and campus security...
    May 12, 2026
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    Jim Crumbley of Risk Response Team received the PASS Volunteer of the Year award for his contributions to school safety and security initiatives.
    PASS presented its Volunteer of the Year award to Jim Crumbley, president and CEO of Risk Response Team, Inc. and co-chair of the PASS Technical Committee. The award was ...
    May 8, 2026
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    Q1 earnings calls recaps for ASSA ABLOY, Allegion, ADT, Johnson Controls, APi Group, NAPCO, Axon, and Securitas reveal broader industry trends.
    Q1 earnings calls recaps for ASSA ABLOY, Allegion, ADT, Johnson Controls, APi Group, NAPCO, Axon, and Securitas reveal broader industry trends.
    May 7, 2026
    DMP’s JamAlert technology received UL 2610 Certification for commercial security alarm system applications.
    DMP’s JamAlert cellular jamming detection technology has achieved UL 2610 Certification, expanding its use in regulated commercial security applications.
    May 7, 2026
    Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has expanded its New Jersey operations through the acquisition of security and fire alarm provider APS Corporation.
    Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired APS Corporation, expanding its security and fire alarm service capabilities and operational presence in New Jersey.
    May 7, 2026
    CBX Solutions announced customers will continue working with the same local teams across its more than 100 locations nationwide as branch offices transition to the new branding over time.
    The transition from Cook & Boardman to CBX Solutions reflects the company’s effort to unify its nationwide network under a single identity spanning commercial openings, physical...
    May 6, 2026
    Apollo’s ownership of ADT began with its 2016 buyout and included a 2018 IPO, with the firm gradually reducing its stake through a series of secondary offerings over the years.
    Industry observers say the transaction reflects a disciplined, long-planned exit strategy by Apollo Global Management, not a reaction to performance or competitive pressures at...
    May 5, 2026
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    Mobile credentials are reshaping access control, but without centralized context and oversight, organizations may still lack visibility into who is on site and why.
    Physical access remains disconnected due to fragmented ownership, limited context and inconsistent contractor oversight — gaps that require unified visibility and integrated workflows...
    May 5, 2026
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    New partnership combines practitioner-led security expertise with intelligence, governance and AI risk capabilities to help organizations address emerging threats and operational...
    April 29, 2026
    The Stratex acquisition aligns with RapidFire Safety & Security’s strategy of partnering with regional operators in high-growth markets.
    The deal adds access control, video surveillance, intrusion alarm and fire/life-safety capabilities while maintaining local customer support under the Stratex team.
    April 29, 2026
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    Healthcare workers cite security personnel, wearable duress buttons and video monitoring as the top measures that would make them feel safer on the job, according to a new CENTEGIX survey of 639 clinical staff.
    CENTEGIX's 2026 Healthcare Workforce Safety Report, along with exclusive insights from SVP of Healthcare Safety Andrea Greco, paints a sobering picture of workplace violence in...
    April 9, 2026