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Archive: March 2023


Monitoring Matters

We’re off to the races

March 29, 2023Ken Showers, Managing Editor

There’s the bell, ISC West is officially open and I’m blogging live from our booth on the floor. I had an excellent start at the Axis Communications Press Breakfast this morning where we had an exciting discussion about their partnerships with Genetec and Microsoft and how they’re leveraging Microsoft Azure and next generation AI to enhance security features like live generated image interpretation and captioning. Shortly we’ll be off to visit ADT and many, of our other...

Axis Communications, Genetec, ISC West, Microsoft


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SIA announces 2023 executive committee and board members

General News

SIA announces 2023 executive committee and board members

March 29, 2023SSN Staff

LAS VEGAS—The Security Industry Association (SIA) presented seven new members to the SIA Board of Directors at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership gathering, held March 28 during ISC West, and the SIA Board of Directors confirmed its new officers during the board meeting. The new SIA Board of Directors members, who will serve an initial two-year term from 2023 to 2025, are: Charles Burns, vice president of security, Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock...

Alex Housten, Angela Parker, Charles Burns, David Ilardi, Holly Borgmann, James Rothstein, John Nemerofsky, Jonathan Aguila, Pierre Trapanese, Scott Dunn, Security Industry Association (SIA), Steve Reinharz, Tara Dunning, Tom Cook


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An ISC West session from the girls, for the girls

Women in Security

An ISC West session from the girls, for the girls

March 29, 2023Cory Harris, Editor

LAS VEGAS—The security industry has historically been considered a male-dominated field, but that has certainly changed in recent years. Although women in security still face professional, as well as personal, challenges as they attempt to achieve a healthy work-life balance, four ladies who have forged successful careers in the security industry will attempt to address these concerns during an ISC West session titled, “What We've Learned Along the Way: Career Advice from the Girls,...

Career Zone, ISC West, Janet Fenner, Maureen Carlo, Rebecca Bayne, Tracy Larson


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On The Editor's Desk

Vegas, Here We Come!

March 29, 2023Cory Harris, Editor

At ISC West, everyone belongs. That’s what show organizers have been saying about the biggest security industry event of the year, and from what I’ve been hearing, everyone and anyone is going to be in Las Vegas this week. More than 20,000 security professionals covering access control, monitoring, video surveillance, fire safety, cybersecurity and so much more are gathering at the Venetian Expo this week showcasing the latest technologies and emerging trends such as drones & robotics,...

Brad Durost, ISC West, Ken Showers, Mission 500, Security Systems News (SSN)


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ISC West

Cybersecurity

ISC West session interview: PSLA VP Gary Hoffner

March 27, 2023Ken Showers, Managing Editor

This week Security Systems News is live at ISC West. In keeping with that theme, the editorial staff has interviewed different key speakers from education sessions at this year's show. Read on to see our interview with Gary Hoffner, vice president of PSLA Security on his presentation for Increasing Cyber Awareness for Security Integrators. SSN: Could you tell me a little about yourself and PSLA Security Systems Mr. Hoffner? Hoffner: I started in the security industry in sales at 20...

Cybersecurity, Gary Hoffner, ISC West, PSLA Security, security integrators


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Also Noted

Infusion Direct Marketing announces new website, expanded services

March 27, 2023SSN Staff

PORT SAINT LUCIE, Fla.—Infusion Direct Marketing, Inc., a public relations firm in the security industry, announced it has recently launched a new website along with an expanded portfolio of marketing and technology services. Over the past 16 years, Infusion Direct has made an impact on the security industry by handling public relations and media planning for a wide variety of nationwide clients with an international footprint ranging from high-profile security manufacturers to...

Angel Moncada, Infusion Direct Marketing, Monique Merhige, YESHUA GROUP


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Securitas Technology

Suppliers

Securitas Technology launches Global Clients Program

March 27, 2023SSN Staff

UNIONTOWN, Ohio—Securitas Technology has launched an enhanced Global Clients Program, following the coming together of STANLEY Security and Securitas' electronic security operations. “Global organizations need a security partner that understands the complexities of implementing standardized, efficient and compliant security experiences across dozens, hundreds or even thousands of locations,” said Securitas Technology Global President Tony Byerly. “That’s our specialty....

Global Clients Program, Securitas Technology, Stanley Security, Tony Byerly


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Arcules introduces camera to cloud offering

March 27, 2023SSN Staff

IRVINE, Calif.—Arcules, a provider of unified, intelligent cloud-based video surveillance solutions, has unveiled a new cloud video offering to help organizations modernize their security infrastructures and unlock more value from their video deployments. Developed in collaboration with Axis Communications, Arcules now offers users another path to the cloud through a solution that delivers tangible ROI, maximizes uptime, and secures video data. The camera to cloud offering provides an...

Andreas Pettersson, Arcules, Axis Communications, Fredrik Nilsson


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The case against TikTok

General News

The case against TikTok

March 24, 2023Ken Showers, Managing Editor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his first appearance before Congress on March 23, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew came under fire from a united U.S. Congress as he sought to assuage lawmakers' concerns. TikTok has landed on the radar of several countries over the last few years as concerns of China meddling and misappropriating user data has skyrocketed. Citing those same security concerns Canada banned TikTok on government devices in February this year (the U.S. did prior to this in December) and...

ByteDance, Dan Crenshaw, Douyin, Kelly Armstrong, Project Texas, Security, Shou Zi Chew, Spencer J. Cox, TikTok, TikTok U.S. Data Security Inc., TikTok User Data Security, United States Congress


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Snap One showcasing new solutions at ISC West

March 24, 2023SSN Staff

CHARLOTTE, NC – Electronics manufacturer and source of A/V surveillance, control, networking, and remote management products Snap One is bringing its latest innovations to ISC West. The company announced that they’ll be demonstrating a range of new and existing products for partners during the show at their booth, #26089. “Snap One is happy to return to ISC West and the team is excited to meet with our Partners in-person to demonstrate the latest in smart home security control,...

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Audio-Visual, Clare Controls, Clint Choate, ISC West, remote management, Security, Snap One, Surveillance


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