Secure By Design Architecture
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.
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.
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.
Scalar i3 Doubles Storage Capacity And Enables Ethernet Tape
Quantum Corporation has enhanced the Scalar® i3 tape library, significantly increasing storage density while расширение connectivity through the new Scalar iSCSI Bridge. The updates make the platform a more secure, scalable, and cost-effective option for mid-sized environments where footprint and budget efficiency are critical.
Reach Capital Leads Seed Round To Scale CurvePoint’s Wi-AI
CurvePoint, a Carnegie Mellon spinout, has secured a seed round led by Reach Capital to scale its privacy-first Wi-AI platform, a Wi-Fi-based threat detection system designed to strengthen school safety. Wi-AI uses artificial intelligence to interpret how Wi-Fi signals interact with the physical environment, identifying subtle disruptions caused by people and objects to deliver real-time insight into weapons, occupancy, and movement.