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Minuteman Security & Life Safety Expands New York Presence with Acquisition of Life Safety Integrated Systems

Minuteman Security & Life Safety, the 2025 SDM Systems Integrator of the Year and one of North America’s fastest-growing security and life safety integrators, today announced the acquisition of Life Safety Integrated Systems Inc., a leading systems integrator based in Buffalo, New York.

Ransomware Attacks Rise for the First Time in Six Months

Ransomware attacks have risen for the first time in six months, increasing by 28% month-on-month to 421 attacks. While overall attack volume remained below 500, the uptick may signal a renewed escalation heading into the year’s most active period for cyber criminals.

Operation: Retrofit Refresh Launches $20,000 Access Control Overhaul Sweepstakes for Multifamily Owners and Operators

Today’s multifamily property owners and operators face mounting challenges: competing with new Class A builds, rising operating costs, capital constraints, compliance risks, and staff burnout. To recognize the dedication of these multifamily property owners and help existing properties reimagine what’s possible, Allegion is launching Operation: Retrofit Refresh Sweepstakes that offers one lucky multifamily property a $20,000 access control overhaul—a turnkey upgrade designed to ease operations, delight residents, and almost-instantly boost NOI.

AMAG Technology and Suprema Strengthen Strategic Partnership

AMAG Technology is naming Suprema as its strategic partner for biometric readers. This formalized partnership builds on years of successful collaboration and ensures customers worldwide benefit from a fully integrated solution that combines AMAG’s Symmetry™ Solution Suite with Suprema’s biometric technology.

Q-and-A: Paxton Chief Commercial Officer Gareth O’Hara

We recently sat down with Paxton’s Chief Commercial Officer Gareth O’Hara to talk about the company’s growth and plans for the US market. O’Hara recently relocated from the UK to the US to help the company’s growth plans.

Report: 47 Percent of Security Service Providers Are Not Yet Using AI or Automation Tools

Trackforce, a provider of security workforce management platforms, today announced the launch of its 2025 Physical Security Operations Benchmark Report, an industry-first study that benchmarks both private security service providers and corporate security teams side by side. Based on a survey of over 300 security professionals across the globe, the report provides a comprehensive look at the state of physical security operations.

Eagle Eye Remote Video Monitoring Delivers Affordable, Professional, Real-time Crime Prevention

Eagle Eye Networks, the global leader in cloud video surveillance, today introduced Eagle Eye Remote Video Monitoring, a security solution that deters crime before it happens. Combining best-in-class AI technology with highly skilled monitoring company professionals, Eagle Eye Remote Video Monitoring detects, intervenes and prevents crime, accelerates police response, and delivers 24/7 protection at a fraction of the cost of traditional security guards.

Alan Gillmore, IV Assumes Presidency of The Monitoring Association

The Monitoring Association (TMA) is proud to announce that Alan Gillmore, IV, President of Gillmore Security Systems. Inc. has been appointed as TMA’s 38th President. Gillmore assumed the role at the conclusion of TMA’s 75th Anniversary Annual Meeting, held on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025, in Palm Springs, California.



Elite Interactive Expands Team to Target Innovation and Strategic Growth

Elite Interactive Solutions, the industry pioneer in remote video guarding and real-time crime prevention, announces the appointment of three key executive roles. The staffing additions come in the wake of the recent private equity investment from CIVC Partners and promotion of Michael Zatulov to CEO. Joining Elite are Jonathan Schwan as CFO, Thomas Stone III as Chief Security Officer, and Eran Yaniv as Vice President of Engineering.

Identity Governance at the Crossroads of Complexity and Scale

Modern enterprises are grappling with an increasing number of identities, both human and machine, across an ever-growing number of systems. They must also deal with increased operational demands, including faster onboarding, more scalable models, and tighter security enforcement. Navigating these ever-growing challenges with speed and accuracy requires a new approach to identity governance that is built for the future enterprise.

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New Products

  • A8V MIND

    A8V MIND

    Hexagon’s Geosystems presents a portable version of its Accur8vision detection system. A rugged all-in-one solution, the A8V MIND (Mobile Intrusion Detection) is designed to provide flexible protection of critical outdoor infrastructure and objects. Hexagon’s Accur8vision is a volumetric detection system that employs LiDAR technology to safeguard entire areas. Whenever it detects movement in a specified zone, it automatically differentiates a threat from a nonthreat, and immediately notifies security staff if necessary. Person detection is carried out within a radius of 80 meters from this device. Connected remotely via a portable computer device, it enables remote surveillance and does not depend on security staff patrolling the area.

  • PE80 Series

    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.

  • 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