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Jon Uren, left, succeeds Cypress Integration Founder Tony Diodato
Access & Identity

Cypress Integration Appoints Jon Uren as President, CEO

Jon Uren succeeds Cypress Integration Founder Tony Diodato who will now serve as chairman, with Uren bringing 15 years of experience and a strong leadership background to the ...
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Dealers, Integrators & Installing Companies

Guardian Protection Acquires Commercial Alarm Accounts Division From Monitronics

March 24, 2025
Guardian Protection acquires 8,300 commercial and 4,300 residential alarm accounts from Monitronics, dba Brinks Home, marking its largest commercial acquisition and expanding ...
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New surveillance cameras planned for Berkeley prompt support and concern

March 24, 2025
In the interest of thwarting crime, the department is seeking to install cameras at up to 20 locations known for high foot traffic and retail theft.
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Industry News

Mission 500 rebrands to reflect its commitment to helping children in need

March 21, 2025
While the visual identity has evolved, the organization has retained its distinctive blue and red color palette as a nod to its rich history in the security industry.
ADT
Don Young has had a distinguished career spanning over three decades, beginning in 1988 after serving four years in the United States Air Force as a computer programmer analyst.
Industry News

Don Young to Step Down as ADT Executive VP and COO

March 20, 2025
In a recent SEC filing, ADT said Young will transition into a special advisory role post-retirement, June 6.
Dataminr secures $85M in funding led by NightDragon, HSBC
Industry News

Dataminr secures $85M in funding led by NightDragon, HSBC

March 19, 2025
Dataminr will use this funding to expand its international go-to market, power additional product verticals, and accelerate its AI capabilities.
Thomas Jensen, CEO of Milestone Systems and Deepu Talla NVIDIA Vice President and General Manager.
Industry News

Milestone announces NVIDIA-leveraged Project Hafnia

March 19, 2025
Milestone Systems’ Project Hafnia is aiming to be a leading service for data generators to share and utilize their data.
Security Industry Association welcomes Lee Odess to SIA Board of Directors
Industry News

Security Industry Association welcomes Lee Odess to SIA Board of Directors

Odess assumes the remainder of outgoing board member Ryan Kaltenbaugh’s term, which runs until spring 2026.
SIA
For the March-April period, the index decreased by four points to 56, which is still two points above the 12-month rolling average of 54.
Industry News

Security Industry Shows Strong Confidence Despite Trade Policy Concerns, SIA Survey Reveals

March 18, 2025
The March/April 2025 Security Market Index (SMI) survey by the Security Industry Association (SIA) highlights strong industry confidence despite concerns over new trade policies...
Security Industry Association names Boris Stern as 2025 SIA Standards Service Award recipient
Industry News

Security Industry Association names Boris Stern as 2025 SIA Standards Service Award recipient

SIA will present Stern with the award at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, which will be held April 1 during ISC West.
Google announces agreement to acquire Wiz
Industry News

Google announces agreement to acquire Wiz

March 18, 2025
This acquisition represents an investment by Google Cloud to accelerate two large and growing trends in the AI era.
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The #42 Pye-Barker Fire & Safety car during the 2024 season.
Integrators

Another Busy Month for Pye-Barker

March 17, 2025
Company makes multiple acquisitions and renews NASCAR partnership
SIA
The webinar aims to educate the security industry about the current recovery plan and to begin a process for companies to contemplate potential involvement in such efforts.
Fire & Life Safety

Security industry unites for Los Angeles fire recovery webinar

March 17, 2025
The webinar will bring together security, law enforcement and construction experts to discuss recovery efforts, safety challenges and best practices following the devastating ...
Flock Safety
The Flock Safety license plate recognition (LPR) solution is said to provide real-time investigative insights by capturing and analyzing vehicle data to help law enforcement solve crimes more efficiently.
License Plate Detection

Flock Safety secures $275M in funding to enhance crime-solving technology

March 14, 2025
The new funding will enable Flock Safety to advance its innovative public safety technologies and expand its reach across the United States.
N.J. faces alarming threats in an unsettling extremism climate, officials warn
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N.J. faces alarming threats in an unsettling extremism climate, officials warn

March 12, 2025
The latest threat assessment by the state Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness presents an unsettling picture for security officials.