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Kidde Joins Contractor Rewards Program

Fire safety manufacturer offers trade professionals incentive points for purchasing smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

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Brivo Opens London Office to Support UK Expansion

Cloud security provider debuts AI-driven unified platform and regional headquarters to serve growing enterprise demand across the United Kingdom.

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Synectics to Showcase Offshore Security Tech at OTC

Integrated monitoring and AI analytics aim to eliminate visibility gaps for oil and gas operators at the upcoming Houston event.

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Smart Stage to Highlight Integration Trends at CEDIA Expo

The upcoming CEDIA Expo and Commercial Integrator Expo will feature a dedicated forum focused on the intersection of residential and commercial technology.

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Why the Future of Security Depends on People and Technology

Titan Protection’s Ryan Smith explains why the $117 billion security market is moving beyond "guards vs. tech" to embrace high-ROI blended strategies.

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Savant Integrates Schlage Wi-Fi Smart Locks

Homeowners can now monitor and control Schlage Encode deadbolts directly through the Savant smart home app.

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AMAROK Acquires Stake in Evolon Technology

The strategic investment integrates AI-powered video monitoring with perimeter electric fencing to enhance commercial site security.

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Preparing Financial Institutions for the Quantum Threat

Nokia’s Martin Charbonneau explains why financial institutions must adopt crypto-agility and layered defense to protect against quantum-led breaches.



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German Security Provider Adopts AI Video Analytics Platform

This strategic partnership integrates Actuate’s real-time threat detection software into WSD's permanent security’s nationwide monitoring operations.

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New Jersey Agency Modernizes Municipal Surveillance Operations

A new unified security platform allows Fort Lee officers to access license plate data and school video feeds through a single digital map.

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Real Lessons from Scaling SOC Operations With AI

NTT Data cybersecurity leaders share 12 practical strategies for integrating AI into the SOC to reduce incident effort by up to 70%.

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ISC Security Events Open Call for 2026 and 2027 Speaker Proposals

The Security Industry Association and ISC seek subject matter experts to present on emerging trends and public safety innovations.

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New EMEA Sales VP to Lead Reconeyez Growth

Mark Williams joins the AI security provider to oversee regional expansion and partner network development following the VOSKER acquisition.

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TwinThread Earns Top Ranking for Industrial AI

LNS Research names the Charlottesville firm a Front Runner for its innovative platform and pragmatic approach to manufacturing technology.

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Gunnebo Canada Completes Large-Scale Vault Installation

A new high-capacity vault system allows a pharmaceutical logistics provider to centralize narcotics storage under updated Health Canada rules.

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Public Safety Agencies Prioritize Officer Safety and Integration

New report shows departments are adopting unified security data to improve response times and manage staffing shortages.

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Call for Speakers Opens for AcceleRISE 2026

Emerging leaders in the security industry are invited to submit presentation proposals for the August conference in San Diego.

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Totem Enters North American Market with Remote Monitoring Services

The Latin American firm offers U.S. monitoring centers scalable video verification and AI-driven security operations support.

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Micro Key Solutions Expands Latin American Team

The software provider appoints two industry veterans to lead business development and marketing initiatives across the LATAM and Caribbean regions.

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Enhancing Long-Term Security Performance Through Proactive Service

Consistent maintenance and lifecycle support ensure entrance control systems evolve with operational demands while reducing environmental impact.

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Post-Quantum Migration Market Shifts Toward Execution

Experts warn that 2029 deadlines from major tech hubs signal a move from long-term planning to urgent operational requirements.

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RapidFire Safety and Security Acquires ACT Low Voltage

The acquisition expands the company’s service footprint and fire protection capabilities within the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

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State Department Official to Keynote 2026 SIA GovSummit

The Security Industry Association will host its annual public policy and government security technology conference in Washington, D.C., this May.

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COPS Monitoring Promotes Kat Tallman to Executive Vice President

The 25-year veteran will oversee technology infrastructure and software development to enhance dealer support and system innovation.

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US RFID Market Projected to Reach Billions

Increased demand for real-time inventory tracking and supply chain visibility is expected to drive significant industry growth through 2034.

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Elite Interactive Solutions Names Peter Hargittay as CRO

The remote guarding pioneer aims to scale its global operations and streamline revenue processes by appointing a 25-year industry veteran.

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Fenway Park Enhances Security Efficiency via Connected Platform

Johnson Controls implementation achieves 95% remote resolution rate while maintaining historic ballpark integrity.

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Allied Universal Executive Named to Hall of Fame

Retired Maj. Gen. William J. Walker honored for distinguished military and federal law enforcement career.

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BAYCOM Ranks Top Five in Motorola Solutions Partner Awards

The recognition honors the company’s performance in delivering mission-critical communication and integrated security technology.

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Monitoring Quality Shapes Dealer Reputation and Growth

Expert analysis shows how central station response times and operational reliability directly impact the brand reputation of alarm dealers.

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    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.”