Archive: September 2023
GSX 2023 attracts nearly 16,000 registrants from 95 nations
September 22, 2023SSN Staff
DALLAS—Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2023 wrapped up during the week of Sept. 11 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas.
Presented by ASIS International, the world's largest association for security management professionals, the event offered discussion and idea exchanges for the global security community. Attendance exceeded projections, according to ASIS, with nearly 16,000 registrants from 95 countries along with more than 470 exhibitors demonstrating the...
Z9 Security certifies Mavin Technologies as z9/op=n for Azure Access controllers
September 22, 2023SSN Staff
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Z9 Security announced that Mavin Technologies, an access control software platform provider, is now z9/op=n certified for its hardware support of Azure Access controllers.
Mavin added support for Azure Access by integrating the z9/op=n unified technology platform into their management software (which they refer to as the access control industry's first and only true hardware and software interoperability ecosystem). The z9/op=n integration not only offers Mavin VARs...
Cisco to acquire Splunk
September 22, 2023SSN Staff
SAN JOSE and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Cisco and cybersecurity software company Splunk, have announced a definitive agreement under which Cisco intends to acquire Splunk for $157 per share in cash, representing approximately $28 billion in equity value.
Cisco reported that upon close of the acquisition, Splunk President and CEO Gary Steele will join Cisco’s Executive Leadership Team reporting to Chair and CEO Chuck Robbins. In a release issued on the acquisition the parties stated...
Per Mar Security Services acquires Nightwatch Security
September 21, 2023SSN Staff
DAVENPORT, Ia.—Per Mar Security Services, a provider of total security solutions for residential and commercial clients based in Davenport, Ia., announced it has acquired Nightwatch Security.
Owned by Dean Strobbe, Nightwatch has provided electronic security solutions to homes and businesses in the Quad Cities area for over 23 years.
“Dean deeply valued his customers, and it is flattering that he placed his trust in Per Mar to serve them,” said Per Mar CEO Brian Duffy. “I...
Eastern Michigan University adopts ZeroEyes’ AI gun detection solution
September 21, 2023SSN Staff
PHILADELPHIA – ZeroEyes announced that Eastern Michigan University (EMU) in Washtenaw County, Mich., will be deploying the company's AI solution across its campus to protect students, staff, and visitors from gun-related violence.
EMU said it selected ZeroEyes following an extensive selection process and is the first higher education institution in Michigan to adopt an AI-based gun detection solution. ZeroEyes' software will be layered on EMU’s existing digital security...
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquires California-based Maximum Security
September 21, 2023SSN Staff
ATLANTA – Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Maximum Security, a security, alarms and fire detection company based in Palm Springs, Calif.
In addition to its recent acquisition in Palm Desert, Pye-Barker said that this has opened the larger Coachella Valley region to them. The company said that it already has significant market share in California, and these acquisitions are important milestones for the company as it continues its mission to be the full-service provider of choice for...
TMA accepting applications for Louis T. Fiore Electronic Communications Scholarship
September 20, 2023SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) announced that it is now accepting applications for the Louis T. Fiore Electronic Communications Scholarship for the 2023 spring and 2024 fall semesters.
The scholarship is open to anyone studying an electronics curriculum, specifically electronic communications, or software development related to electronic communications, regardless of financial need.
Students seeking such a degree in electrical engineering or an associate degree in electronics...
Interface Systems opens new distribution center
September 20, 2023SSN Staff
DALLAS – Interface Systems, a managed security provider (MSP) of business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks, has disclosed the opening of a new state-of-the-art distribution center in Dallas.
Interface Systems revealed that in addition to creating new jobs, the 31,000-square-foot facility will enhance the company’s distribution capabilities to better serve its nationwide customers with expedited services.
“Interface builds complex integrated technology...
ISS’ Matt Powell speaking at Securing New Ground
September 20, 2023SSN Staff
WOODBRIDGE, N.J. – ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), has revealed that its managing director for North America, Matt Powell, has been selected to speak at next month’s Securing New Ground (SNG) conference in New York City.
Scheduled to take place Oct. 17-18 at the InterContinental Times Square, SNG is a space where executives and entrepreneurs from across the security industry come to network and share information on different technology and business trends that are affecting the...
Specifically Speaking with Dave Teague – ‘Our mission is to provide our clients with up-to-date technology solutions’
September 20, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Keeping schools safe and secure has been Dave Teague’s focus for quite some time.
Teague currently serves as president of Academic Integrations, an IT services and IT consulting firm that he founded in August 2023, based out of Yakima, Wash.
“We specialize in offering comprehensive consulting, coordination, and design services tailored to Division 27 and 28 projects,” he told SSN. “With a robust expertise in networking technologies, voice communication,...