Physical Security Innovation
SiteStream Security Appoints Jeff Perri As Chief Executive Officer
SiteStream Security has appointed Jeff Perri as Chief Executive Officer to lead the company’s next phase of growth, strengthening dealer partnerships and expanding its mobile-first surveillance and monitoring platform.
MyQ Secure View Redefines Front Door Security
The latest innovation from Chamberlain Group expands intelligent access beyond the garage to the front door. Its newest device unifies locking, monitoring, and identity-based entry into one streamlined solution designed for modern home security. The myQ Secure View 3-in-1 Smart Lock combines a smart lock, video doorbell, and camera into a single intelligent system, delivering faster access, greater visibility, and AI-driven protection for every arrival.
Selling A Life Safety Or Security Integration Business With Public Sector Contracts
Life safety and security integration companies that serve the public sector occupy one of the most desirable positions in today’s mergers and acquisitions market. Federal, state, municipal, educational, and institutional clients rely on long-term partnerships, making these contracts highly stable. For buyers seeking predictable cash flow, recurring revenue, and lower customer attrition, businesses with significant public sector portfolios often command a premium.
The Force Of Two: Turning A Brother’s Legacy Into An Industry Movement
It was opening day at Dodger Stadium. My older brother, Michael, and I arrived early to enjoy lunch in the Stadium Club. It was only 11:00 in the morning, but that did not stop us from ordering martinis to accompany the buffet. Soon a second round arrived, and by the time the national anthem played, we were loose enough to skip our seats and continue our conversation. That was when Michael brought up Vietnam, something he rarely did.
What Keeps Security Business Owners Up At Night, Ed. 17
In this edition of “What Keeps Security Business Owners Up At Night,” Kelly Bond of Bridgepoint Advisors interviews Alarm Masters Co-Owner Collin Trimble on leadership, responsibility, and navigating long-term decisions in the security industry.
Three Security Trends For 2026: Why Integrators Still Have The Upper Hand
As Big Tech enters physical security and AI reshapes operations, skilled integrators remain the true competitive advantage. This article explores why execution, training, and expertise will define success in 2026.
The Evolving Reality Of Physical Security In 2026
In the security industry, our best people often wear many hats. Technicians are in the field every day meeting customers, solving problems, and earning trust. It’s natural to look at one of them and think, “This person could sell anything.”
Hiring Technicians For Full-Time Sales: Pros, Cons, And Best Practices
In the security industry, our best people often wear many hats. Technicians are in the field every day meeting customers, solving problems, and earning trust. It’s natural to look at one of them and think, “This person could sell anything.” You might be right. But making the leap from technical expert to full-time salesperson is more complex than it appears.
Z-Wave Alliance Highlights Newly Certified ZWLR Devices
The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organization dedicated to advancing smart home and Z-Wave® technology, announced continued expansion of Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) certification across the ecosystem. With 125 ZWLR-certified devices now available, manufacturers are extending long-range, higher-capacity, and more reliable IoT connectivity to homes, multifamily properties, and commercial environments worldwide.
Z-Wave Alliance CES 2026 Ballroom Showcases Innovation
The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organization dedicated to advancing smart home and Z-Wave® technology, announced plans for an extensive presence at CES 2026 with a mix of expert-led panels and exhibitions from Alliance member companies. All Z-Wave activities will take place inside the Z-Wave Alliance Ballroom (Titian 2205), which will serve as a central hub for innovation, collaboration, and industry engagement.
Kwikset Launches Aura Reach Smart Lock With Matter Integration
Kwikset® announced the launch of Aura Reach™, a new smart lock that combines Matter and Bluetooth connectivity to deliver flexible, intelligent home access and automation. Aura Reach is designed for DIY connected households, offering hands-free auto unlock, proximity keypad wakeup, and guided onboarding through the Kwikset app.
Powering Safety Anywhere With Autonomous Solar Poles
Art of Logic’s autonomous solar pole platform delivers lighting, surveillance, and real-time intelligence to locations where traditional infrastructure is unavailable or impractical, enabling safer, smarter environments without trenching, cabling, or grid connection.
Nice Announces Next-Generation Surveillance Cameras
Nice has announced the availability of its next-generation surveillance camera lineup, engineered to deliver sharper resolution, enhanced night vision, and powerful onboard analytics. Designed for both residential and commercial environments, the new portfolio provides greater peace of mind for property owners while enabling integrators to design more unified, efficient, and intelligent security systems.
TDSi Appoints Damian Garner To Drive New Business Growth
Integrated access control and security manufacturer TDSi has appointed Damian Garner as New Business Sales Associate, strengthening its focus on customer partnerships, innovation, and sustainable growth. Damian brings more than 20 years of sales and commercial leadership experience across both B2B and B2C markets. His appointment supports TDSi’s ongoing strategy to expand its market reach while delivering long-term value to customers and partners.
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.
Smarter Spaces With AI Cameras And Samurai Count
In a world where video is everywhere, the challenge isn’t just capturing footage — it’s extracting real-time, useful data from it. Samurai Count, part of Art of Logic’s AI-powered Samurai Suite, transforms your existing cameras into powerful, edge-based sensors that track people, objects, and vehicles with accuracy, speed, and privacy in mind.