Distributors / Systems Integrators
ASSA ABLOY Integrates Aperio Wireless Technology With Rhombus
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions has integrated its Aperio® wireless lock technology with access control from Rhombus, enabling organizations to extend secure, scalable access control through a unified, cloud-managed physical security platform. The integration allows customers to deploy secure access control in locations where traditional wired systems are impractical, while maintaining centralized visibility and management across doors, cameras, sensors, and alarms.
Building On 40 Years Of Trust: TDSi By Hirsch
TDSi evolves into TDSi by Hirsch, combining 40 years of access control expertise with a global high-security portfolio while ensuring uninterrupted service and support.
Alarm.Com Partners With Everon For Unified Security
Alarm.com partners with Everon to deliver a full-stack commercial security solution that unifies intrusion detection, video surveillance, access control, and business management functions.
Everon Expands Regional Structure With New Leadership
Everon has expanded its regional structure and appointed seasoned leaders to enhance operational agility and elevate customer experience. Ranked the third-largest security company in the U.S. by SDM Magazine, the company has transitioned to four dedicated operating regions: Central / Gulf, East, North / West, and Pacific.
Alfred Smart Locks Earn Interel Certification For Multi-Family Use
Alfred International announced that its ML2 Smart Mortise Locks and DB2S Smart Locks with Zigbee have received INTEREL certification. This milestone enables direct integration with the INTEREL EOS 2 all-in-one thermostat hub, creating a unified smart building ecosystem for large-scale, multi-family deployments.
Connect ONE Expands Fire Alarm Integration With New GeoView
The Connect ONE® cloud platform from Connected Technologies has expanded its commercial fire alarm integration with new GeoView Mapping capabilities and enhanced event monitoring for Edwards, Notifier/Firelite, and Mircom fire alarm control panels. The upgrade solidifies Connect ONE as a unified, intelligent building management solution combining fire, security, and environmental systems.
Security Business Exit Strategy: A Guide For Fire & Integration Business Owners
Running a security business takes years of hard work, but what happens when it’s time to sell, retire, or transition leadership? Too many owners put off planning until the last minute, only to leave money on the table. A well-structured security business exit strategy ensures you stay in control of your future—financially and personally.
What Keeps Security Business Owners Up At Night, Ed. 15
Running a business requires courage and consistency. It’s a constant balance between challenges and achievements. In the security industry, where operations never pause and every decision carries weight, those challenges are often amplified. Business owners must continuously navigate competing priorities: attracting and retaining top talent, staying ahead of rapid technological change, meeting rising customer expectations, and maintaining profitability.
Holiday Surge Security: Protecting Clients During Peak Season
The holiday rush tests every weakness in security systems and operations. With proactive preparation, integrators can transform this hectic season into an opportunity for growth, efficiency, and stronger client relationships.
Selling Security: How To Win Over Every Personality Type
Amiable personalities value trust, consistency, and emotional safety. In the security industry, learning how to connect with this thoughtful, relationship-driven buyer can turn hesitant prospects into long-term loyal customers.
PSA Joins FAST As Exclusive Member To Advance Security Talent
The PSA Network has become an exclusive member of the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST), joining forces with industry leaders SIA and ESA to address the security industry’s top challenge—attracting and developing qualified talent. Through this collaboration, PSA continues its mission to empower integrators and advance the next generation of security professionals.
Regulatory Shifts Accelerate M&A In Security And Fire
In recent years, regulatory pressure has grown for companies in the security, fire protection, and alarm industries. From new fire codes to cybersecurity requirements and licensing updates, compliance has become more complex and more expensive than ever before. For many business owners, this environment is not only a challenge but also a turning point.
Manufacturers, Distributors, And Integrators: Driving Cross-Industry Integration
When you step back and look at the pace of change across industries, one constant stands out: nothing moves in isolation anymore. Technology, services, and solutions overlap. The lines that once separated verticals are blurring fast. At the center of that change—sometimes overlooked—are distributors
System Surveyor And Eagle Eye Partner To Simplify System Design
System Surveyor has announced a strategic partnership with Eagle Eye Networks. This collaboration aims to empower resellers with intuitive design tools that streamline planning, automate bills of materials, and accelerate the sales cycle. Through the new partnership, Eagle Eye Networks resellers gain access to System Surveyor’s mobile, collaborative platform to simplify and speed up system design and proposals.
HID Funds 1,000 Scholarships To Advance School Safety
HID is supporting safer, smarter K–12 environments by funding 1,000 scholarships for the Foundations of School Security Leadership Certificate course through a national initiative with the National Council of School Safety Directors (NCSSD).
SONITROL And PACOM Launch PowerG Wireless Sensor Integration
SONITROL and PACOM have announced the industry’s first integration of PowerG wireless sensor technology outside the Johnson Controls portfolio. This collaboration introduces professional-grade wireless security to the SONITROL CORE and PACOM VIGIL CORE unified platforms, revolutionizing sensor installation with faster deployment, greater flexibility, and superior reliability.
Prepare for Success: Operate Your Alarm, Security, Or Fire Integration Company Like It’s On The Market
By: Rory Russell, AFS Mergers & Acquisitions Whether you’re planning to sell your business in the near future or holding onto it for the long haul, it’s smart to operate […]
Accelerating Growth As A Young Security Professional
For young professionals, the security industry presents one of the rare career environments where opportunity can blossom in a myriad of ways, at any given moment. Each and every day, companies within this industry are seeking out the next batch of talent. Opportunities can be found in the form of contributing as a manufacturer, distributor, installer, or even a rep firm. The best part? These opportunities are only going to increase.
Don’t Go About It Alone! Trusted Partnerships Are Critical for Navigating Today’s Technology Advancements
A few years ago, artificial intelligence (AI) still felt like a future concept. Now, it’s everywhere – and in our industry, it’s already reshaping how we think about security. The same goes for cloud platforms, “as-a-service” models and a host of other technologies that are quickly becoming part of the standard toolkit.
Future Of The Industry Is Being Redefined By Remote Guarding And Video Monitoring
The security industry has seen remarkable transformation in recent years, but for those who’ve grown up in the business, witnessing the long-form evolution is even more striking. My journey in the security industry began long before I founded Eyeforce. As a kid growing up in Houston, I spent my summers working for my dad’s security integration company where I pulled cable and installed fire and burglar alarms, access control systems, and surveillance cameras.