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.

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Don Young Appointed As New Chief Executive Officer At Everon

Everon, a leading security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, video, fire and life safety solutions in the U.S., announced that Tim Whall, Executive Chairman of the Board for Everon has appointed Don Young as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Young will succeed Whall, who has been serving as Everon’s Interim Chief Executive Officer since November 2024.

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The AI Awakening: How Artificial Intelligence Is Revolutionizing Physical Security And Video Surveillance

For over a decade, the promise of intelligent video surveillance has flickered on the horizon of physical security. Systems capable of identifying faces, detecting abandoned objects, reading license plates, and counting people have existed, often grouped under the umbrella term “video analytics.” However, these early iterations, while groundbreaking for their time, frequently fell short of their potential. False positives were rampant, setup was complex, and the computational demands often strained existing infrastructure.

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Training As a Foundation

A constant discussion point in the electronic security industry is the need for a robust workforce development program and the critical role in which it plays into producing well-trained technicians. The advocates are not only the companies performing the installations, but also the manufacturers of the security products. It is in their best interest that the installation of their products is effective, supports customer satisfaction and promotes positive brand association.

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What Keeps Security Business Owners Up At Night? Part 9

Running a business is deeply rewarding, but it also comes with its fair share of unique challenges—especially for those in the security industry, where operations never stop. Juggling responsibilities like new technology and customer satisfaction can create intense pressure and sleepless nights. Over the last several months, we’ve highlighted stories from various business owners as they open up about what’s keeping them up at night—and the steps they’re taking to overcome those challenges. This month I spoke with Gretchen Gordon, one of the founding partners of Braveheart Sales Performance.

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Security LeadHER 2025 Fosters Growth, Engagement and Community For Women In Security

ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have closed out a successful third annual Security LeadHER conference, a unique event dedicated to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security profession. The sold-out event was held June 9-10, 2025, in Detroit, Michigan, gathering approximately 450 security professionals from across the United States and internationally.

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Why Great Onboarding Matters – Especially For Your Security Customers

Have you ever had a shiny new gadget that promised to change your life, only to realize you had no idea how to use half of its features? It’s that moment when we sigh and think, “I’m probably missing out on so much.” This is exactly why onboarding is such a powerful yet often underestimated part of any experience—be it a new hire joining your team or a customer getting their first taste of a high-tech product. At bacalao, we’ve seen time and again how a well-thought-out onboarding process can elevate everything from employee engagement to customer satisfaction in a big way.

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Stop Fighting Fires: Why Smart Organizations Are Moving Beyond Reactive IT Management

If you’re responsible for maintaining security infrastructure. whether as an IT manager or system integrator you’re likely familiar with the pressure that comes when something goes wrong: late-night alerts, urgent troubleshooting, and the constant challenge of keeping systems running under tight deadlines and expectations. The reality is, you’re not just overseeing devices, you’re safeguarding operations, uptime, and trust.

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ZBeta Appoints Hash Salehi as Director of Technology and Innovation

ZBeta, a pioneer in delivering comprehensive physical security consulting services, today announced that Hash Salehi has been selected as its new Director of Technology and Innovation. With more than two decades of experience across sales engineering, product development, and global strategy, Hash steps into a pivotal leadership role guiding the growth and direction of ZBeta LabZ.

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Binghamton University Unifies Campus Safety Tools With Genetec To Improve Incident Response And Support Growth

Genetec announced that Binghamton University, a nationally recognized research institution and one of the four university centers of the State University of New York system (SUNY), has successfully implemented the Genetec™ Security Center platform to unify its security systems, streamline operations, and better support the safety of its expanding campus community.

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Spring Into Action With Sielox Pinnacle’s Clean Up Utility Feature  

Sielox is reminding access control administrators to conduct a spring cleaning of their access control system using the System Clean Up Utility feature exclusively available in the Sielox Pinnacle™ Access Control Platform. The System Clean Up Utility performs a fast and thorough cleanup of invalid or outdated access control data, resulting in better system management and security. 

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Westminster Security Group Acquires Afrisist

Westminster Security Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Afrisist. Afrisist is a leading provider of innovative security and risk management solutions in Africa. This strategic acquisition positions Westminster Security to enhance its global service offerings and expand its market presence, delivering exceptional service to clients travelling around the globe.

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