Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services provider, today announced that it has sold a majority stake in AMAG Technology to Shore Rock Partners, a critical infrastructure-focused growth investor. AMAG is a global leader in integrated high-security access control, identity, guest, and video management solutions. The new ownership group led by Shore Rock Partners with strategic backing from BellTower Partners will continue to support enhancements to AMAG’s product portfolio, evolve service models, and expand the company’s capabilities to protect people, identities, and assets around the world.
Siemens and nVent are collaborating to develop a liquid cooling and power reference architecture, purpose-built for hyperscale AI workloads.
Video surveillance is a vital part of business security, helping institutions protect against everyday threats for increased employee, customer, and student safety. However, many outdated surveillance solutions lack the ability to offer immediate insights into critical incidents. This slows down investigations and limits how effectively teams can respond to situations, creating greater risks for the organization.
- By Brent Gable
- Dec 08, 2025
ZBeta, a pioneer in delivering comprehensive physical security consulting services, today announced that senior executives Conal O’Doherty and Jesse “JJ” Knutson have been named principals of the firm. In their respective roles as Chief Growth Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Conal and JJ have been instrumental in shaping ZBeta’s identity by elevating the brand, enriching the client experience, advancing corporate strategy, strengthening operational performance, and unlocking new growth opportunities. As principals, they will continue to work alongside CEO Zack Brunette to chart the firm’s strategic trajectory, guide operational priorities, and advance the evolution of the organization.
Security-Net, Inc., a network of leading security system integrators, is pleased to welcome its newest member, Mala Grover, president and chief executive officer of Digitronics, based in Herndon, Va. With the addition of Grover, Security-Net strengthens its presence in the Mid-Atlantic region, including Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, while gaining a member with deep expertise in federal government security projects.
Arrow Security, one of the nation’s leading providers of physical security solutions, is excited to announce the addition of Douglas Brownlie as the company’s Regional Vice President of Operations Mid Atlantic.
Security Today is pleased to announce the 2025 CyberSecured Awards winners. Sixteen companies are being recognized this year for their network products and other cybersecurity initiatives that secure our world today.
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has launched the Data Center Advisory Board, a panel of experts that will provide guidance on data center security topics to the SIA Board of Directors and related resources to SIA members. Jim Black, senior director and security architect at Microsoft, has been named chair of the group.
What happens when technology lets you work anywhere – but exposes you to security threats everywhere? This is the reality of modern work. No longer tethered to desks, work happens everywhere – in the office, from home, on the road, and in countless locations in between.
- By Thierry Roz
- Dec 03, 2025
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Amy Musanti of ASSA ABLOY as the new chair of SIA’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Advisory Board, an expert-led group that serves as a platform for dialogue about critical ESG issues and works to enhance ESG strategies to meet customer expectations, global ESG standards, investor interests and government requirements.
HiveWatch, the AI-driven physical security platform, today announced it has appointed James Segil to its board of directors. Segil joins at a pivotal moment for the company following its recent $33 million Series B funding round, led by Anthos Capital with participation from Harmonic Growth Partners, Across Capital, and existing investors.
Allied Universal, the world's leading security and facility services provider, today announced that it has received the 2025 LearningElite Silver Award from Chief Learning Officer magazine. Allied Universal was ranked No. 1 in the Silver category for its industry-leading learning and development initiatives.
Genetec Inc., provider enterprise physical security software, today announced the launch of Genetec Cloudrunner Mobile, a companion app for its vehicle-centric investigation system, Genetec Cloudrunner. Designed for law enforcement and security professionals, the app extends Cloudrunner’s investigative capabilities to the field, giving users faster access to critical vehicle data and alerts wherever they are.
Securitas Technology, a world leader and global provider of security, health, and safety technologies, is proud to announce the acquisition of Sonitrol Ft. Lauderdale and Level 5 Security Group. This strategic move reinforces Securitas Technology’s commitment to delivering client-centric solutions and expanding its geographic footprint to better serve clients across North America.
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the call for nominations for the 2026 SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100. Now in its fifth year, this annual initiative, presented by the SIA Women in Security Forum community, honors 100 women in the security industry whose outstanding accomplishments and success stories are breaking barriers, redefining the faces of leadership and showcasing the innovative contributions women bring to the industry.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that it will refer all passengers who do not present an acceptable form of ID and still want to fly an option to pay a $45 fee to use a modernized alternative identity verification system, TSA Confirm.ID, to establish identity at security checkpoints beginning on February 1, 2026.
Axis Communications, a global industry leader in video surveillance, announces it has signed the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Secure by Design pledge to transparently communicate about the cybersecurity posture of Axis products.
As the 30th anniversary of the IP camera approaches in 2026, it is worth reflecting on how far we have come. The first network camera, launched in 1996, delivered one frame every 17 seconds—not impressive by today’s standards, but groundbreaking at the time. It did something that no analog system could: transmit video over a standard IP network.
- By Martin Gren
- Nov 25, 2025