Corporate News
What Keeps Security Business Owners Up At Night? Ed. 3
Business owners juggle multiple responsibilities, from managing finances to ensuring customer satisfaction, and the weight of these duties can create significant anxiety. This month I spoke with Chris Gilbert, Owner and Founder of Security Pros, LLC. Founded in 2009 and based in Sellersburg, Indiana. Security Pros focuses on mastering the delivery of their technology platforms which positions their team to provide the best customer experience.
TDSi Announces Retirement of Managing Director John Davies
Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer TDSi announces that its Managing Director, John Davies, will retire from his role at the end of 2024. TDSi’s existing senior team will continue to operate the business as usual under the leadership of Thibaut Galland, Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the United Kingdom at TDSi’s parent organisation, Vitaprotech. John Davies joined TDSi in 2003, leading a management buyout of the business in February 2005.
Suprema Announces Ambition to Lead the Global AI-Powered Integrated Security Market from Malta
Suprema hosted the ‘Suprema Global Partner Program (SGPP) 2024’ in Malta, a Mediterranean island in Europe. The event brought together partners from around the world to discuss Suprema’s future vision and business strategies. The two-day event, held from November 20th to 21st, marked SGPP’s 13th anniversary.
New Interface Report Reveals Top Security Risks for U.S. Retail Chains
Interface Systems has released its 2024 State of Remote Video Monitoring in Retail Chains report. The detailed study analyzed over 2 million monitoring requests across 4,156 retail locations in the United States from September 2023 to August 2024. Offering valuable insights to strengthen store security and protect employees, the report provides an overview of the critical challenges faced by retailers.
AMAG Technology Welcomes Chris Meiter as Vice President, Global Business Development Video Solutions
AMAG Technology announce the appointment of Chris Meiter as AMAG Technology’s Vice President of Global Business Development for Video Solutions. This new role underscores the organization’s continued expansion support to its entire technology suite. Chris Meiter comes from Salient Systems, which is a decade-long strategic video partner of AMAG Technology.
Secure Logiq Celebrates Two Years of Regional Success with Anniversary of Dubai Headquarters
Secure Logiq is proud to mark the second anniversary of its regional headquarters in Business Bay, Dubai, on November 7, 2024. Since opening the office in 2022, Secure Logiq has made significant strides in the Middle East, forging impactful partnerships, winning industry awards and supporting high-profile projects across the region. Driven by the immense potential and unique demands of the Middle Eastern market, Secure Logiq’s Dubai office has made its presence known over the past two years.
ASIS International Announces 2025 Latin American Caribbean Regional Board at ASIS LATAM & CA 2024 Integrated Security Congress in Costa Rica
ASIS International announced the selection of its Latin American Caribbean Regional Board (LACRB) leadership team effective January 2025. This advances the work begun by this regional board when it was formed in 2024. Following a comprehensive nomination and selection process, the board represents a diverse cross-section of security industry leaders from across the Latin American Caribbean region.
HID Acquires IXLA to Enhance Card and Passport Personalization Portfolio, Expand International Presence in Secure Credential Issuance
HID announced it has acquired IXLA, an Italian manufacturer of advanced laser and color personalization systems for cards and passports. The addition of IXLA expands HID’s card and passport personalization portfolio, particularly in European markets and emerging economies. IXLA specializes in the design, development, and implementation of advanced laser and color personalization systems in three core categories
ONVIF Launches New Online Learning Initiative
ONVIF has released the first course in a new online learning initiative designed to promote greater knowledge and understanding of the workings of ONVIF. The new “Introduction to ONVIF” course offers a comprehensive overview of how the organization and its standardized interfaces work for the interoperability of IP-based physical security products and services.
ASIS International Announces Inaugural 2025 Asia Pacific Regional Board
ASIS International announced the selection of its Asia Pacific (APAC) Regional Board leadership team, which will be seated in January 2025. Following a comprehensive nomination and selection process, the new board represents a diverse cross-section of security industry leaders from across the APAC region.
Focused on the Future: Synectics Security Rebrands as Ocular Integration.
Synectics Security is rebranding to Ocular Integration (Ocular) under new leadership. The rebrand reflects the company’s independence and visionary focus on delivering the latest technical solutions and innovations to customers in government, high-security, public space, heritage, transport, custodial services, utilities, and other critical infrastructure. It also sees the appointment of new Managing Director, Chris Jepson.
Season 3 of ASSA ABLOY’s Security Perspectives Debuts
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas is excited to release Season 3 of the Security Perspectives Podcast. This season takes a new spin as the podcast brings exclusive content and interviews from ASSA ABLOY’s Integrated Access Management and Security Summit (IAMSS) held in Park City, Utah, earlier this year. Hosted by Jeremy Saline, Senior Director of Business Development, each episode of Season 3 dives deep into the discussions and presentations delivered at the summit, offering valuable insights from leading security professionals representing various institutions and applications.
AMAG Technology Hosts Inaugural Security Engineering Symposium Europe
AMAG Technology hosted the Security Engineering Symposium (SES) Europe conference October 17 – 18, 2024 in Tewkesbury, UK. Over 70 end users, integrators and consultants from EMEA attended the event held at the Tewkesbury Park Hotel. While this event has been held in the US many times, it is the first time it has been held in the United Kingdom. AMAG Technology President, David Sullivan and Director of Sales-EMEA & APAC, James Clark opened the symposium by welcoming attendees and sharing the new vision for the company.
National Monitoring Center Strengthens Dealer Efficiency with Proven After Hours Technical Support
National Monitoring Center continues to support its dealers with its successful After Hours Technical Support, ensuring reliable assistance for basic alarm system needs around the clock. This service has been a valuable resource, helping NMC dealers provide reliable support to their customers, even when emergencies or technical issues arise outside regular business hours.
Axis Communications Expands Global Presence with First Southern Cone Technology Experience Center in Chile
Axis Communications celebrated the grand opening of its newest Axis Experience Center (AEC) in Santiago, Chile – the first AEC to be constructed within the southernmost part of South America, otherwise known as the Southern Cone.
i-PRO Awarded Virginia Sheriffs’ Association Procurement Contract to Streamline Access to Mission-Critical Equipment
i-PRO Americas announced that it has been awarded a new procurement contract by the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association (VSA). This contract offers government agencies across Virginia and the United States efficient access to i-PRO’s advanced security products and services through a competitively bid, cooperative purchasing program. The agreement eliminates the need for additional Requests for Proposals (RFPs), allowing public bodies to bypass lengthy procurement processes and acquire essential equipment faster and more cost-effectively.
AlarMax Celebrates Grand Opening of Albuquerque Branch
AlarMax announces its newest branch location in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This expansion is the latest strategic milestone in AlarMax’s nationwide growth, aimed at bringing high-touch service and cutting-edge technology to more markets across the U.S. A grand opening barbeque will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 5901 Pan American Fwy Suite D1, Albuquerque, NM 87109.
16,000 Registrants from 86 Nations Participate in GSX 2024
Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024 has concluded at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Presented by ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals, the event offered discussion and idea exchanges for the global security community. Attendance exceeded projections, with 16,000 registrants from 86 countries along with approximately 500 exhibiting companies demonstrating the latest security solutions.
Advancing the Battlespace: Veteran Entrepreneurs Shaping the Future of Security
Veteran entrepreneurs are reshaping the security industry, bringing real-world military experience to cutting-edge innovations. With insights honed on the battlefield, these veterans are driving advancements in artificial intelligence, unmanned systems, and predictive analytics, developing technologies that address both physical and cybersecurity challenges.
You Can’t Beat The Security Industry. Spread The Word!
As I work with alarm dealers and integrators across the country, one challenge consistently stands out: finding qualified technicians and salespeople. Our industry doesn’t have the same visibility as many other trades, and people often enter the security field by accident. This needs to change. I was one of those who entered this industry by accident. Growing up, I worked in my family’s department store on the East Coast, and the security business wasn’t on my radar.