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TMA Louis T. Fiore Electronic Communications Scholarship Now Open for 2026-27 Student Application

The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce that the application period for the 2026-27 Louis T. Fiore Electronic Communications Scholarship is now open.

Big Brand Tire & Service Rolls Out Interface Virtual Perimeter Guard

Interface Systems, a managed service provider delivering remote video monitoring, commercial security systems, business intelligence, and network services for multi-location enterprises, today announced that Big Brand Tire & Service, one of the nation’s fastest-growing independent tire and automotive service providers, has eliminated costly overnight break-ins and significantly reduced trespassing and vandalism at a high-risk location. The company achieved these results by deploying Interface Virtual Perimeter Guard, an AI-powered perimeter security solution designed to deter incidents before they occur.

The Evolution of ID Card Printing: Customer Challenges and Solutions

The landscape of ID card printing is evolving to meet changing customer needs, transitioning from slow, manual processes to smart, on-demand printing solutions that address increasingly complex enrollment workflows.

Gallagher Security Strengthens Alliance with Convergint as a Global Elite Partner

Gallagher Security, a leading global manufacturer of integrated access control, intrusion detection, and perimeter solutions, is proud to announce they have been named a Global Elite Partner with Convergint Technologies, a global leader in technology enabled security and safety solutions.

TSA Awards Rohde & Schwarz Contract for Advanced Airport Screening Ahead of Soccer World Cup 2026

Rohde & Schwarz, a provider of AI-based millimeter wave screening technology, announced today it has won a multi-million dollar award from TSA to supply its QPS201 AIT security scanners to passenger security screening checkpoints at selected Soccer World Cup 2026 host city airports.

Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Welcomes Eight New Members to the FAST Board of Directors

The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named eight new members to the FAST Board of Directors—an expert-led group drawn from the membership of the Security Industry Association (SIA), the Electronic Security Association (ESA) and PSA and that defines and refines FAST’s strategic plan, as well as the foundation’s annual goals.

Security 101 Scales Northern California Operations with Acquisition of True Security – East Bay

Security 101, a national provider of commercial electronic security solutions, announced today the acquisition of True Security – East Bay, LLC, a longtime Security 101 franchise, scaling operations across Northern California. The acquisition includes locations serving San Francisco, San Jose, San Mateo, Gilroy, and Sacramento, CA.

Brivo, Eagle Eye Networks Merge

Dean Drako, Chairman of Brivo, the leading global provider of cloud-native access control and smart space technologies, and Founder of Eagle Eye Networks, the global leader in cloud AI video surveillance, today announced the two companies will merge, creating the world’s largest AI cloud-native physical security company. The merged company will operate under the Brivo name and deliver a truly unified cloud-native security platform.



The Living Link: How “People Problems” Impact Security

The following stories are based on real security failures witnessed by Garrett personnel, but customers have been anonymized to protect confidentiality. With seven years of experience in the security industry, I am by no means the most veteran analyst of security issues, but when you work at a company with as much history and reach as Garrett Metal Detectors, you hear some crazy stories. Some make us chuckle, some make us groan, but all of them contain teachable moments. One common theme among these stories is the human element – ranging from the crowd pacers to the C-Suite executives.

dormakaba Strengthens Core Business and Market Positioning in North America Through Acquisition of Avant-Garde

dormakaba has signed a binding agreement to acquire Avant-Garde Systems Inc., one of the largest independent solution providers for entrance systems control products in the US. This acquisition represents a core-in-the-core acquisition, strengthening dormakaba’s North American go-to-market in access automation solutions.

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  • Unified VMS

    AxxonSoft introduces version 2.0 of the Axxon One VMS. The new release features integrations with various physical security systems, making Axxon One a unified VMS. Other enhancements include new AI video analytics and intelligent search functions, hardened cybersecurity, usability and performance improvements, and expanded cloud capabilities

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    PE80 Series by SARGENT / ED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin

    ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, has announced the launch of two next generation exit devices from long-standing leaders in the premium exit device market: the PE80 Series by SARGENT and the PED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin. These new exit devices boast industry-first features that are specifically designed to provide enhanced safety, security and convenience, setting new standards for exit solutions. The SARGENT PE80 and Corbin Russwin PED4000/PED5000 Series exit devices are engineered to meet the ever-evolving needs of modern buildings. Featuring the high strength, security and durability that ASSA ABLOY is known for, the new exit devices deliver several innovative, industry-first features in addition to elegant design finishes for every opening.