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  • June 2022

    • June 2022

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    HES KS210 Server Cabinet Locks

    HES Inc.
    Aug. 16, 2022
    Now with Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) support - GSX 2022 Booth 2443
    Learn why incident response is a critical aspect of an effective school security plan, as well as best practices for deployment in this exclusive Technology Roundtable sponsored by Inovonics.
    Sponsored

    Technology Roundtable: Mobile Duress on Campus

    Inovonics Wireless Corporation
    June 10, 2022
    Learn why incident response is a critical aspect of an effective school security plan, as well as best practices for deployment (sponsored by Inovonics)
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    Much like the months preceding it, May saw extremely active M&A activity among integration companies, with many now-familiar players making additional 2022 purchases.
    Integrators

    Integrator M&A Heats Up in May

    Staff Reports
    June 10, 2022
    Recapping some of the top deals of the month, including acquisitions by ADT Commercia, Cook & Boardman, Sciens Building Solutions, Pye-Barker and Guardian Alarm
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    While mobile credentials may not completely replace the use of physical cards and keys in the short term, they offer integrators a fast-growing opportunity to meet demands for a mobile-first campus.
    School Security

    Access Management on School Grounds and Beyond

    Jeremy Saline
    June 10, 2022
    While mobile credentials may not completely replace the use of physical cards and keys in the short term, they offer integrators a fast-growing opportunity to meet demands for...
    Paul Rothman is Editor-in-Chief of Security Business magazine. Email him your comments and questions at prothman@securitybusinessmag.com. Access the current issue, full archives and apply for a free subscription at www.securitybusinessmag.com.
    School Security

    Editor's Note: Let’s Educate the Educators

    Paul Rothman
    June 10, 2022
    While we wait for badly needed federal and state legislation on minimum school security standards and risk mitigation procedures, integrators need to keep preaching

    More content from June 2022

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    Pye-Barker has rapidly expanded to 125 locations in 29 states.
    Integrators

    Integrator Connection: Pye-Barker's Rapid Expansion

    Pamela Mills-Senn
    June 10, 2022
    Powered by its Dec. 2021 acquisition of Mountain Alarm, the traditional fire services company has quickly acquired several security companies to form its alarm division
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    Emergency communications and mass notification systems and software have grown from single-use to multi-functional methods for handling every aspect of an emergency situation.
    Mass Notification Solutions

    Tech Spotlight: Mass Notification Evolves

    Paul Shain
    June 10, 2022
    The systems have grown from single-use to multi-functional methods for handling every aspect of an emergency situation
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    How to talk to customers and help them overcome objections about modernizing their legacy systems
    Access Control

    Put Customers on an Access Control Migration Path

    Despina Stamatelos
    June 10, 2022
    How to talk to customers and help them overcome objections about modernizing their legacy systems
    Chris Peterson is the founder and president of Vector Firm (www.vectorfirm.com), 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 www.vectorfirmacademy.com. To request more info about the company, visit www.securityinfowatch.com/12361573.
    Integrators

    Modern Selling: How to Handle Confrontation with Customers

    Chris Peterson
    June 10, 2022
    7 tips to help your sales team navigate unexpected price increases, empty shelves and more
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    Residential Technologies

    The Smart Money: Impact of Video Analytics on Residential

    Jennifer Kent
    June 10, 2022
    While helping to detect and deter potential criminal activity, AI, machine learning and analytics can help reduce false alarms and accommodate touchless solutions
    Ryan Joseph is an Executive Recruiter for Recruit Group (https://recruitgrp.com), with a focus on security industry operations, sales, and sales leadership. For help with your security recruiting efforts, contact her at ryan@recruitgrp.com or call (954) 278-8286.
    Integrators

    Recruiting Roadmap: 6 Tips for Young Employee Retention

    Ryan Joseph
    June 10, 2022
    Hiring a millennial is only the first step – the next key is retaining them in a hot job market
    Matt Barnette is CEO of PSA Security Network. Request more info about PSA at www.securityinfowatch.com/10214742.
    Integrators

    Insider Intelligence: From Upheaval to Evolution

    Matt Barnette
    June 10, 2022
    5 ways the integration business may have changed forever
    Jon Polly is the Chief Solutions Officer for ProTecht Solutions Partners www.protechtsolutionspartners.com, a security consulting company focused on smart city surveillance. Connect with him on linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jonpolly.
    Access & Identity

    Tech Trends: Mobile Access

    Jon Polly
    June 10, 2022
    Demand by college campuses, organizations looking to hire and retain top talent, and building property managers indicate the future is a mobile credential
    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, Mr. Pastore was an officer and Judge Advocate General (JAG) in the U.S. Air Force and a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice. Reach him at (212) 551-7707 or by e-mail at tpastore@mmwr.com.
    Integrators

    Legal Brief: Your Choice of Counsel

    Timothy J. Pastore, Esq.
    June 10, 2022
    Protect your company in the event an insurer or indemnitor needs to represent it
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    Integrators

    Security Business New Products (June 2022)

    June 10, 2022
    The latest from security manufacturers
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    School security experts say it is time to start holding administrators responsible for safety on their campuses among other recommendations in the wake of this week's mass shooting at Ross Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
    School Security

    Robb Elementary Shooting a Watershed Moment for School Security

    Joel Griffin
    May 25, 2022
    Experts discuss the tragedy and its implications for the larger industry moving forward
    Patrick V. Fiel Sr. is a national security consultant who has worked with thousands of schools providing security services and solutions. He can be reached at (910) 789-4265 or at pvfiel@gmail.com.
    School Security

    School Security Starts with Relationships

    Patrick V. Fiel, Sr.
    May 25, 2022
    Security integrators should have varied collaborative efforts with both end-user staff and consultants to help reduce the risk of violent incidents
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    Integrators

    Guardian Alarm acquires Executive Security Consultants

    Guardian Alarm
    May 24, 2022
    Purchase marks company's second acquisition in the Ohio market this year
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    Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Solutions

    HID Global acquires Vizinex RFID

    HID Global
    May 23, 2022
    Acquisition enhances portfolio of high-performance passive RFID tags
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    Alarms & Monitoring

    Dean Belisle named DMP’s National Sales Trainer

    Digital Monitoring Products (DMP)
    May 23, 2022
    35-year industry veteran and former alarm company president joins the company
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    Authorized Dealer Programs

    Alert 360 and ACA create merged dealer program for acquisitions, training and more

    Alert 360
    May 23, 2022
    Combined program will expand search for bulk portfolio acquisitions and dealer relationships in key markets across the country
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    Integrators

    Unlimited Technology announces appointment of three senior execs

    Unlimited Technology Inc.
    May 23, 2022
    Daniel Tews named CFO, Chris Horan COO, and Joe Baker West Coast GM
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    Distributors

    ADI opens new global headquarters in New York

    Resideo
    May 23, 2022
    ADI Melville Support Center part of new facility
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    Integrators

    Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquires Paradise Fire Protection in Utah

    Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
    May 23, 2022
    Company expands its market density in the suburban communities north of Salt Lake City
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    Badge Printers & Printing Supplies

    SMART-51 Series Card Printers from IDP

    IDP Americas, Inc (IDP Card Printers)
    May 20, 2022
    Ideal for corporate IDs, access control badges, student IDs, loyalty/gift cards, national IDs and driver’s licenses
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    Cards & Tokens

    Crescendo C2300 Cards from HID Global

    HID Global
    May 20, 2022
    Enables organizations to implement Zero Trust security architecture
    Speco Cameras
    Cameras

    Speco Digital Deterrent cameras (models O4TDD1M AND O4BDD1M)

    Speco Technologies
    May 20, 2022
    Equipped with both audio and visual deterrence as well as advanced analytics
    Time And Alarm Systems
    Integrators

    Sciens Building Solutions adds SoCal integrator to its family

    Time and Alarm Systems
    May 20, 2022
    Time and Alarm Systems has joined the Sciens platform, adding to their capabilities across the country and allowing Sciens to now serve the entire state of California
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    Access Control

    Brivo announces integration with ZeroEyes

    Brivo Systems, Inc
    May 20, 2022
    Integration enables users to lock doors remotely when an active shooter is present
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    Candice Aragon, VP of Marketing and Events for PSA Security Network, introduces the highly anticipated State of the Industry Panel at PSA TEC, which included (L-R): Chuck Wilson, CEO of the National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA); James Rothstein, the new Chair of the Board of Directors for the Security Industry Association (SIA); Matt Barnette, CEO of PSA Security Network; and moderator Kasia Hanson of Intel.
    Integrators

    PSA TEC Talks Focus on Challenging Environment for Integrators

    Paul Rothman
    May 20, 2022
    Business owners and execs commiserate over supply chain woes and other business hurdles, as well as successes and strategies at well-attended conference
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    The Information Security Triad (sometimes just “Security Triad” for short) has provided a rock-solid three-pillar approach to developing a sound cyber security strategy, using the security design objectives of establishing and maintaining Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability (CIA).
    Cybersecurity

    Real words or buzzwords? Attack surfaces

    Ray Bernard, PSP, CHS-III
    May 17, 2022
    Attack surfaces expand in a cyber-physical systems environment
    Videotec provides ruggedized video surveillance cameras.
    Video Surveillance

    Motorola Solutions acquires Videotec S.p.A.

    Motorola Solutions
    May 16, 2022
    Videotec’s fixed and PTZ cameras are designed to withstand extreme conditions and hazardous environments
    Ty Stafford was picked as Group CEO of Prosegur Security USA.
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    Industry Trade Associations

    SIA now accepting applications for the 2022 SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship

    May 16, 2022
    SIA established the Women in Security Forum Scholarship program in 2020 to further educational opportunities for women to thrive in the security industry
    Global security manufacturer, Gallagher, celebrated the official opening of their European Headquarters in Warwick, United Kingdom, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebration event on 12 May.
    Perimeter Security

    Gallagher cuts ribbon on European Headquarters

    Gallagher
    May 16, 2022
    The company celebrated the official opening of its European Headquarters in Warwick, United Kingdom
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    Integrators

    ADT Commercial acquires Denver-based Key-Rite Security

    ADT Commercial
    May 12, 2022
    Acquisition strengthens company's ability to serve mid-market, national and large-scale commercial customers across Colorado and the U.S.
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    TSI will offer CriticalArc’s SafeZone technology to its base of over 1,000 customers across the U.S., with an initial focus on healthcare clients, followed by other vertical markets, under a recently inked partnership.
    Emergency Management Software

    TSI and CriticalArc partner to deliver SafeZone to healthcare workers

    CriticalArc
    May 10, 2022
    Solution to help protect hospital staff amid rise in workplace violence
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    Central Station Alarm Monitoring

    Preliminary technical review period now open for the TMA-AVS-01 Alarm Validation Standard

    The Monitoring Association (formerly CSAA)
    May 10, 2022
    Review and comments requested from security industry, law enforcement and emergency communications professionals by June 17
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    The 5400 Series not only offers key voice evacuation and emergency response features, but also provides solutions for day-to-day communications and paging needs.
    Mass Notification Solutions

    AtlasIED's 5400 Series Voice Evacuation System

    AtlasIED
    May 10, 2022
    Supports effective mass communications through easy-to-install, scalable, all-in-one solutions
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    Brent Duncan has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Interface Security Systems.
    Video Surveillance

    Brent Duncan named CEO of Interface Systems

    Interface Systems
    May 10, 2022
    Michael Shaw to serve as Executive Chairman
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    The ComNet CNGE6FX2TX4PoE is a six-port switch that offers four Gbps TX ports that support the IEEE802.3at standard and provide up to 30 watts of PoE to PDs.
    Networking Equipment

    ComNet's CNGE6FX2TX4PoE Unmanaged Switch

    Comnet, an ACRE company
    May 10, 2022
    Six-port switch offers four Gbps TX ports that support the IEEE802.3at standard and provide up to 30 watts of PoE to PDs
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    Dan Marston has been appointed Regional Vice President for Allied Universal Technology Services Canada.
    Integrators

    Dan Marston joins Allied Universal

    Allied Universal
    May 9, 2022
    Marston to lead and expand Allied Universal Technology Services in Canada
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    Integrators

    LVC earns Notifier Million Dollar Award

    LVC Companies Inc (formerly Low Voltage Contractors)
    May 9, 2022
    LVC leverages the supplier to provide clients with a variety of fire alarm and life safety solutions
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    Brivo's Unified Credential is a new cross-platform smart credential that is compatible with select wireless locks and Brivo Smart Readers to improve security while leveraging existing door locks and devices.
    Cards & Tokens

    Brivo Unified Credential

    Brivo Systems, Inc
    May 5, 2022
    Eliminates proximity cards and combines credentials across Brivo and select Schlage and ASSA ABLOY devices within Brivo Access
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    Integrators

    Altus Fire and Life Safety acquires Fire Systems, Inc.

    May 5, 2022
    Company continues its growth trajectory into southern New England with its sixth acquisition
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    The U.S. is reportedly looking into imposing sanctions against Hikvision over its alleged enabling of human rights abuses by the Chinese government.
    Video Surveillance

    Report: U.S. may impose sanctions on Hikvision

    Joel Griffin
    May 4, 2022
    Biden administration looking at taking punitive action against company for allegedly enabling human rights abuses
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    Dealers, Integrators & Installing Companies

    Cook & Boardman acquires Pa.-based Electronic Systems Group (ESG)

    Cook & Boardman Group
    May 4, 2022
    ESG represents C&B's 20th acquisition since being acquired by Littlejohn in October 2018
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    Don Joos will join the ACRE executive team as the company's new CEO effective May 23, 2022.
    Access & Identity

    Don Joos tapped to lead ACRE as its new CEO

    May 3, 2022
    Joos previously served as President and CEO of TPx Communications
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    Sonitrol has launched a Gunshot Detection Solution, powered by 3xLOGIC, which identifies the firing of a gun using concussive ultrasonic force recognition technology.
    Gunshot Detection

    Sonitrol Gunshot Detection Solution

    Sonitrol
    May 3, 2022
    Technology already being deployed at Ind. high school, other sites in planning stages
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    Access & Identity

    dormakaba to sell its Mesker business to principals of Trimco and Metal Manufacturing Industries

    dormakaba USA
    May 2, 2022
    Company to operate under a new entity known as 'Mesker MBM, LP' following deal’s close
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    Joe Grillo will be retiring as CEO of ACRE effective May 20, 2022.
    Access & Identity

    ACRE CEO Joe Grillo announces retirement

    May 2, 2022
    Don Joos named as the company's new chief executive
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    The mass shooting on a Brooklyn subway car earlier this month that left 10 people wounded and 19 others injured, has once again raised questions about security on the country’s mass transit systems.
    Critical Infrastructure

    Lessons learned from the Brooklyn subway shooting

    Joel Griffin
    April 29, 2022
    Experts weigh in on the potential impact of the attack on mass transit and how the industry can better stay ahead of future threats
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    With the advantages of rapid plug-and-play installation and no upfront or ongoing license fees, the DV-1304 gives retailers essential actionable intelligence, including queue monitoring, heat mapping, occupancy monitoring, and real-time activity data from specified locations.
    Video Analytics

    IDIS DV-1304 AI Box for Retail

    IDIS
    April 27, 2022
    Simple add-on gives retailers powerful business insights without the price tag
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    Even with markets as volatile as they are currently with a war in Ukraine and a pandemic that continues to cause uncertainty around the world, valuations for security companies remain high.
    Integrators

    Wall Street still bullish on security

    Joel Griffin
    April 22, 2022
    Despite current supply chain woes and other challenges, many investors see the industry as a safe bet in uncertain times
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    Access & Identity

    Allegion to acquire Stanley Access Technologies for $900M

    April 22, 2022
    Deal marks Stanley's exit from the security market
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    Security Executives

    Registration opens for GSX 2022

    ASIS International
    April 22, 2022
    Event to take place Sept. 12-14 in Atlanta
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    Video Surveillance

    Motorola Solutions acquires Calipsa

    April 19, 2022
    Company continues to bolster is video surveillance offerings with addition of analytics provider