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D-Fend Solutions chosen to provide counter-drone technology for University of Alabama
April 20, 2026SSN Staff
RA'ANANA, Israel, and MCLEAN, Va.—D-Fend Solutions’ EnforceAir has been chosen as a counter-drone technology supplier for the University of Alabama for its campus and game-day airspace security.
As a Tier One R1 research institution, the University of Alabama operates as a "small city," spanning 3.5 square miles with 330 buildings and nearly 50,000 students, faculty, and staff.
During football season, the campus becomes one of the largest population centers in the...
American Airlines set to scale dormakaba’s electronic boarding gates
April 20, 2026SSN Staff
FORT WORTH, Texas—American Airlines has launched electronic boarding gates at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Following a successful pilot in November 2025, American is installing dormakaba electronic boarding gates at scale, starting in the new DFW Terminal C Pier Expansion.
“Boarding plays a key role in how customers experience the final moments before their flight, and electronic boarding gates will further elevate that experience, creating a more seamless and...
SIA announces details for 2026 AcceleRISE conference, opens call for speakers
April 20, 2026SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced details for AcceleRISE - a unique event hosted by the SIA RISE community for young professionals and emerging leaders in the security industry. This year’s AcceleRISE is scheduled for Aug. 3–5 in San Diego.
AcceleRISE brings together emerging professionals from across the security industry to explore the ideas, challenges and perspectives shaping the next generation of security...
Pfannenberg to display industrial fire alarm signaling solutions at NFPA Conference
April 17, 2026SSN Staff
LANCASTER, N.Y.—Pfannenberg, a global provider of thermal management and signaling technologies, will showcase industrial fire alarm signaling solutions at the 2026 NFPA Conference & Expo, taking place June 22-24 at the Mandalay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
The company will highlight products and application expertise that help engineers and facility teams build effective fire alarm systems.
“As industrial environments become louder and more complex, the need for clear, code-compliant...
Elite appoints Peter Hargittay as new chief revenue officer
April 17, 2026SSN Staff
LOS ANGELES—Elite Interactive Solutions has named Peter Hargittay as its new chief revenue officer. He brings more than 25 years’ experience designing revenue systems that align marketing, sales, partnerships and customer success.
Hargittay’s background spans branding, demand generation, enterprise sales, partner ecosystems, and post-sale organizations. As CRO for Elite, he will be responsible for all revenue-generating processes, aligning sales, marketing, customer success,...
Arkansas Electrical Inspector Association joins NFPA to establish EIS Affiliate Chapter
April 17, 2026SSN Staff
QUINCY, Mass.—The National Fire Protection Association announced that the Arkansas Electrical Inspector Association has been designated as its latest Electrical Inspection Section Affiliate Chapter (EIS).
Through its affiliation with NFPA, the Arkansas Electrical Inspector Association will support the state’s electrical inspection community, providing education, training, and opportunities for professional connection.
“NFPA is pleased to welcome the Arkansas Electrical Inspector...
Intercede announces extended support for IDEMIA Public Security device portfolio
April 17, 2026SSN Staff
RESTON, Va.—Intercede, a provider of identity and credentialing solutions for federal and enterprise customers, announced that the latest version of its flagship product, MyID CMS 12.18, now supports an extended range of security keys and authentication devices from IDEMIA Public Security (IPS).
This expanded integration marks a significant milestone in the complementary use of FIDO2 and PIV (Personal Identity Verification) authentication protocols. The latest IPS devices are the first solution...
Allied Universal CSO William J. Walker Named to Government Executive Hall of Fame
April 16, 2026SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif.—Allied Universal announced that its chief security officer, retired U.S. Army Major General William J. Walker, has been named to the Government Executive 2026 Hall of Fame, recognizing a career spanning more than three decades in federal law enforcement, military service and public security leadership.
Walker joined Allied Universal as CSO following a career that included senior leadership roles with the Drug Enforcement Administration, the U.S. Army and the National Guard,...
Totem expands into North America with RVM operations support
April 16, 2026SSN Staff
GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador—Totem announced its continued expansion into the North American security market, offering monitoring centers in the U.S., Canada and Mexico a verified, cost-effective solution for 24/7 remote video monitoring (RVM) operations support.
As U.S. monitoring centers face growing pressure to expand coverage while managing labor costs, Totem provides a trusted extension of their operations staffed by trained security operators, powered by advanced video analytics, and backed...
Kat Tallman named executive vice president at COPS Monitoring
April 16, 2026SSN Staff
WILLIAMSTOWN, N.J.—COPS Monitoring announced that Kat Tallman has been named executive vice president of software and technology.
Tallman’s promotion expands the leadership of a respected executive whose deep experience across operations and technology will help strengthen innovation, support dealers, and enhance the service that protects their customers.
Tallman began her career with COPS in 2000 as an alarm dispatcher and built her leadership foundation from the monitoring...