Archive: December 2023
DSI Security Services names Jamison Taff as Chicagoland regional sales manager
December 29, 2023SSN Staff
DOTHAN, Ala.—DSI Security Services has announced the addition of Jamison Taff as the new regional sales manager in Chicagoland.
With an impressive track record and a wealth of experience, Taff brings a dynamic and strategic approach to the company's sales division.
In his previous role, Taff provided consultative onsite security assessments across various verticals, with a primary focus on commercial real estate. His role involved generating technical security designs using proprietary...
ESA recognizes 2023 Executive Strategic Partners
December 29, 2023SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Electronic Security Association’s (ESA’s) Executive Strategic Partners invest annually in the association to grow important initiatives, improve our members’ businesses, and take the industry to greater heights.
Without these partnerships, ESA – a non-profit organization - would not be able to fulfill its mission to provide high-quality resources, advocacy, connections, and education for electronic security and life safety professionals.
“These...
Randy Hall named Alarmax president
December 28, 2023SSN Staff
PITTSBURGH – AlarMax, a national distributor of security, AV, and low-voltage products, has announced the promotion of Randy Hall to president.
With over a decade of service to the company, including four years as vice president, AlarMax said that Hall has contributed immensely to their growth and that of its partners. In his new position, the company said that Hall will continue to serve as a trusted beacon to AlarMax vendor partners and dealers, drawing from over 35 years of experience...
Commercial real estate investment firm contracts with Knightscope
December 28, 2023SSN Staff
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Knightscope, a developer of autonomous security robots and blue light emergency communication systems, announced a new contract for its 5th Generation K5 Autonomous Security Robot (ASR).
The contract comes from an undisclosed privately owned, Miami-based real estate investment company. As a result, the K5 ASR will patrol a retail shopping center in Kansas City, Mo.
“Ensuring adequate physical security in a commercial real estate setting is not only a key...
MSA hiring handlers for explosive detection dogs
December 27, 2023SSN Staff
NEW YORK – MSA Security, an Allied Universal company, has announced it is filling positions for handlers to be partnered with canines specially trained to detect explosives.
For eligible candidates, responsibilities will include conducting searches at assigned client sites, such as corporate buildings, loading docks, delivery vehicles, open areas and/or other locations as needed in Milpitas and Santa Clara, Calif. MSA is seeking candidates with experience in military and law enforcement,...
Essence Group partners with Enviroblind
December 26, 2023SSN Staff
HOBOKEN, N.J. – Essence Group, a developer and supplier of wireless, cloud-based security solutions for homes and businesses, has announced its partnership with Enviroblind.
A California-based installer of security shutters for over 45 years, Enviroblind offers MyShield, a standalone security fog-generating intruder intervention system, to its business and residential customers across the west coast of the U.S.
"We are excited to expand our U.S.-based partnerships by providing...
Johnson Controls paper outlines future of commercial smart buildings
December 26, 2023SSN Staff
CORK, Ireland – With calls to meet sustainable growth targets looming over a number of industries, Johnson Controls (JCI) has a plan in mind.
The company recently released "The Smart Building of the Future," a new paper that outlines how smart buildings equipped with advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), IoT, cloud and cybersecurity will help enterprises create a future where buildings integrate with human and environmental ecosystems. Johnson Controls said that...
Quorum Cyber closes out 2023 with a wealth of accomplishments
December 22, 2023SSN Staff
EDINBURGH, Scotland – Cybersecurity company Quorum Cyber have announced their significant growth and market momentum in 2023.
In the past year the company opened new offices in London and North America, achieved several notable industry accolades, expanded its headcount to over 225 employees, launched new cybersecurity services, and signed over 20 new managed services customers across the automotive, financial services, information technology, local government, housing, not-for-profit,...
ONVIF forming new group focused on metadata specs and data ontology
December 21, 2023SSN Staff
SAN RAMON – The Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF) has announced an agreement with the Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA) to take over development of data ontology and metadata specifications.
In a release ONVIF stated that the work will continue under a new ONVIF metadata working group originally under OSSA. According to ONVIF, the new metadata working group is focused on developing standardized ways of richly describing the context in which objects of interest appear in...
Genetec shares top 2024 physical security trends
December 21, 2023SSN Staff
MONTRÉAL – Genetec has shared its top predictions for the physical security industry in 2024.
To start with, Genetec has predicted that IT and physical security teams will become more united. The company said that in the coming year, organizations will look to optimize collaboration between IT and physical security teams.
Genetec said that physical security leaders are increasingly integrating IT expertise into their departments. Simultaneously, Security Operations (SecOps) are...