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Canadian City Selects Genetec Solutions to Enhance Public Safety, Combat Vehicle Theft

Genetec Inc., a provider of enterprise physical security software, today announced that it has been selected by the City of Brampton in Ontario to support a new public safety initiative. Genetec solutions will be used to help Brampton provide regional law enforcement agencies with critical data to expedite crime investigations and improve community safety.

Security Industry Association Announces 2025 SIA Women in Security Forum Power 100 Honorees

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2025 honorees for the SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100. This initiative, presented by the SIA Women in Security Forum, honors 100 women in the security industry each year whose outstanding accomplishments and success stories are breaking barriers, redefining the faces of leadership and showcasing the innovative contributions women bring to the industry.

Security Industry Association Names Jeff Huggins as 2025 Committee Chair of the Year

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Jeff Huggins of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions as the 2025 recipient of the SIA Committee Chair of the Year Award, which recognizes individuals for excellence in leading SIA committees and advancing member objectives. SIA will present Huggins with the award at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, which will be held April 1 during ISC West.

NAPCO Announces New Changes to Some Key Sales Personnel

Napco Security Technologies, Inc., Amityville, NY, is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Elliot Bean to Director of Distribution for all its security, access, and locking divisions, driving channel management of the Company’s product lines, promotions, stocking levels, distribution activities & events.

Convergint, Wavelynx and Wesco Named as 2025 SIA Members of the Year

The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce that Convergint, Wavelynx and Wesco will each receive a 2025 SIA Member of the Year Award. SIA will present the honorees with their awards at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, which will be held April 1 during ISC West.

SIA Launches New Membership Program and Community for Startup Companies

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has launched Startups in Security, a new community and accelerator program for security innovators. This dynamic initiative, guided by SIA’s Executive Advisory Board, is designed to identify, support and partner with innovative startups, scale-ups and industry leaders shaping the future of security technology.

Interface Recognized as One of the Best Places to Work in the US for the Second Year in a Row

Interface Systems, a leading managed service provider of business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, is pleased to announce that it has been Certified by Great Place to Work® for the second year in a row. The prestigious award is based on what current employees say about their experience working at Interface.

Alarm Lock Introduces New Trilogy Touch Standalone Trilogy Wireless Networx Access Locks

Alarm Lock, a division of NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc., is pleased to introduce its new TL-Series Trilogy Touch™ as part of its class-leading standalone & wireless networked models.



SIA Welcomes New Leadership of RISE Community for Young Professionals

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named new members and leadership of the steering committee for SIA RISE, a community that fosters the careers of young professionals and emerging leaders in the security industry. Dakota Mackie of Northland Controls serves as chair, with Kelly Ann Christensen of BCD now serving as vice chair.

ZBeta Announces Vince Machi as Client Partner to Elevate Client Success

ZBeta, a provider delivering comprehensive physical security consulting services, has appointed Vince Machi as Client Partner. In this capacity, he will oversee a team of program and project managers, fostering their expertise while engaging in close collaboration with clients. As the second client partner assigned to ZBeta’s growing portfolio of data center clients, Machi will conceptualize and implement comprehensive security programs designed to ensure continued success in this rapidly evolving market.

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New Products

  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    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.”

  • Compact IP Video Intercom

    Viking’s X-205 Series of intercoms provide HD IP video and two-way voice communication - all wrapped up in an attractive compact chassis.

  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame.