Distributors / Systems Integrators
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.
Blackford Capital Acquires Security Fire Systems and Enters the Fire Safety and Security Space
Blackford Capital announced the December 12 acquisition of Security Fire Systems (“SFS”), a leading provider of sprinkler design, engineering, and installation services located in Dallas-Fort Worth, launching Blackford Capital’s Fire Safety Consolidation Platform and entering the fire safety and security space. The terms of the transaction are not being disclosed.
Allied Universal’s Acquisition of Unified Command Supports Technology-Enabled Corporate Strategy
Allied Universal® announced its acquisition of Unified Command, an event safety and security technology provider. Specializing in event surveillance video, command center operations and situational awareness services, the addition of Unified Command supports Allied Universal’s growth strategy to become the most technologically advanced security services provider in the world.
Bosch Sells Security and Communications Technology Product Business to Triton
Bosch Building Technologies division to focus on systems integration business in the future Bosch is selling its Building Technologies division’s product business for security and communications technology to the European […]
Snap One Adds Qolsys and DSC to its Expanding Security Portfolio
Snap One announced the addition of Qolsys and DSC PowerG security sensors to the Snap One Partner Portal. This addition is a direct result of the integration of Snap One and ADI and strengthens the company’s security offering. Snap One customers now have additional buying and integration options to help expand their business, while providing complete solutions and additional support to their end customers.
ZeroEyes Partners with EPS, Protects Ohio’s Tri-County Career Center Against Gun-Related Violence
ZeroEyes announced a partnership to protect schools against the threat of gun-related violence. They also unveiled their first joint customer, the Tri-County Career Center (TCCC) in Southeastern Ohio, which has adopted ZeroEyes’ proactive security technology to protect students, faculty and staff. ZeroEyes announced a partnership to protect schools against the threat of gun-related violence.
ZeroEyes and RapidDeploy Partner to Optimize First Responder Situational Awareness During Gun-Related Incidents
ZeroEyes and RapidDeploy announced a strategic industry partnership. The companies will collaborate to provide Emergency Communication Centers (ECCs) and field responders with enriched, real-time critical information to enable faster, more effective emergency responses during gun-related incidents at K-12 schools. RapidDeploy’s market-leading Radius Mapping technology and award-winning Lightning mobile solution serve as the foundation of a connected ecosystem that enables seamless communication and data exchange between 911 agencies and first responders.
i-PRO Integrates Triton ULTRA with Video Insight VMS to Enhance School Safety
i-PRO Americas announced the integration of Triton ULTRA, a multi-function health, safety, and drug detection device, with its Video Insight VMS. This integration enables educational institutions to enhance campus safety through real-time environmental insights while ensuring full privacy compliance in sensitive areas like bathrooms and locker rooms, where traditional surveillance is not feasible.
Digital and Physical Security Integration is Critical for 77% of Respondents
HID has released its State of Healthcare Security Report based on input from more than 200 security and IT professionals working in a broad range of healthcare facilities. The State of Healthcare Security Report delves into the core concerns for the healthcare industry and upcoming innovations and technologies that address them. Barriers to technological Adoption: Budget Constraints and Beyond The survey revealed that budget constraints are the most significant barrier, cited by 74% of respondents. However, the cost of inaction is likely to be far greater.
Tech Systems Inc. (TSi) Joins PSIA Board
As the security industry continues to experience a convergence of logical and physical security, TSi is committed to being at the forefront of this conversation. As a result, the company is fully engaging with the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) and its members. Few organizations in our industry address this challenge head-on in a collaborative, non-competitive way.
Alcatraz AI Partners with Convergint to Boost Security Through AI-Driven Facial Authentication Solution
Alcatraz AI announced its partnership with Convergint. Alcatraz AI joins Convergint’s broad network of partners and integrators, amplifying the power of facial authentication to enterprise customers around the world. Convergint is a $2 billion global, industry-leading systems integrator that designs, installs, and services electronic security, cybersecurity, fire and life safety, building automation, and audio-visual systems.
VIVOTEK and ProdataKey Announce Strategic Integration Partnership
VIVOTEK announce its integrated partnership with Draper, Utah-based ProdataKey (PDK). VIVOTEK’s VORTEX cloud surveillance will integrate with PDK access control solution to unlock a comprehensive view of physical security. he PDK.io cloud platform allows for complete system management and control through any web-connected device, anywhere, anytime. With thousands of systems managing tens of thousands of doors for a quickly expanding base of loyal customers throughout North America and beyond,
Axon Completes Acquisition of Dedrone, Elevating Public Safety from the Skies
It was announced by Axon that Dedrone is now officially part of Axon. The acquisition has united two companies with a shared mission to improve public safety and national security by staying ahead of persistent and escalating threats, enabling faster, more effective responses, and ultimately protecting more lives in more places. Dedrone’s smart airspace security technology is integrated with Axon’s public safety platform to enable true drone as first responder (DFR) programs and to protect against unauthorized drone threats.
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.