Archive: January 2025
‘Artificial intelligence has been part of our DNA’ – says Becklar’s Bailey
January 17, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
OGDEN, Utah — An investment by Graham Partners has led to a future full of possibility and opportunities, according to Becklar Enterprise Monitoring President Justin Bailey.
The announcement by Becklar in December 2024 called the investment “a significant step forward” for the 40+-year-old company that offers fire & security detection, critical event monitoring, live video intervention, remote guarding, personal emergency response systems (PERS), and lone-worker safety.
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NAPCO promotes Peter Lowenstein to sales head of new Napco Access group
January 16, 2025SSN Staff
AMITYVILLE, N.Y. —NAPCO Security Technologies has announced the promotion of Peter Lowenstein’s to head up sales for Napco Access, a newly unified group combining the company’s three access control divisions: Alarm Lock, Marks USA, and Napco Access Pro (formerly Continental).
Lowenstein joined NAPCO four years ago, bringing extensive experience from distribution and competitive manufacturers. Under his leadership, the team will continue to expand key relationships, develop...
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquires A1 Sprinkler & Systems Integration
January 15, 2025SSN Staff
ATLANTA—Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has announced the acquisition of A1 Sprinkler & Systems Integration, a fire protection, alarms and security services company in the Midwest.
Based in Miamisburg, Ohio, A1 services commercial and manufacturing customers in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. Pye-Barker has gained traction in these states by partnering with values-aligned organizations to deliver full fire code compliance throughout the Midwest.
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CCOM Global Technologies employs Pimloc platform
January 15, 2025SSN Staff
SAN FRANCISCO — CCOM Global Technologies, providers of video surveillance management for cruise liners, are leveraging Pimloc’s Secure Redact privacy platform to ensure the privacy of uninvolved individuals when disclosing footage to third parties or in response to subpoenas.
Secure Redact’ automatically blurs personal and sensitive data in captured and live security videos. This enables organizations such as CCOM Global Technologies to quickly and responsibly handle footage...
To-go order
January 15, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
This week on Monitoring Matters, the threat of prison violence delivered hot and ready in 30 minutes or less, or else it’s free.
At least that’s the concern according to a pair of watchdogs keeping tabs on a pair of England high-security prisons. In a report by the BBC, Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor told government officials that weapon smuggling using drones was now commonplace thanks to a lax airspace being maintained above the maximum-security facilities.
While the...
Arlo unveils strategic partnership with Origin AI
January 14, 2025SSN Staff
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Smart home security brand Arlo Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ARLO) has announced a strategic partnership agreement with Origin AI.
Under the agreement, Arlo will have exclusive worldwide rights to market and sell Origin AI's artificial intelligence (AI) products, TruShield and Allos, which deliver Verified Human Presence detection through radio frequency (RF) signals emitted by existing WiFi devices in homes or businesses.
Additionally, Arlo plans to integrate Origin...
Product Launches: Boon Edam, Motorola, Shelly
January 14, 2025SSN Staff
Boon Edam
Speedlane Compact Platform
The Speedlane Compact Platform addresses the unique challenges of facilities where trenching or drilling into floors is restricted or undesirable. With a free-standing, modular design, the platform offers an ADA-compliant foundation that ensures accessibility in high traffic environments without compromising structural integrity. The platform supports a weight capacity of 500 lbs per square foot for high stability, and features integrated conduits to accommodate...
AITX’s RAD-R welcomes Steve Danelon as president
January 14, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
DETROIT — Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (AITX) has announced the appointment of Steve Danelon as president of its subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices Residential, Inc. (RAD-R).
Danelon brings with him a 30-year career in the security industry, including 22 years of leadership with Allied Universal, where he oversaw Canadian sales and operations. Following his tenure at Allied Universal, Steve founded Fortress Solutions, a boutique residential security company. The...
Nice announces Juno
January 14, 2025SSN Staff
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Nice has announced the launch of Juno, an automated gate operator the company believes will redefine residential gate automation.
Juno features a compact design inspired by European aesthetics but tailored for the North American market. Its 17.2” w x 16”d dimensions can operate up to 800 lb. gates that are 40 ft long. Its integrated driveway light illuminates the driveway during gate activation, and the status indicator provides real-time updates, with green...
Pro-Vigil survey: 36% believe AI is useful crime fighting tool, but only 7% use it
January 14, 2025SSN Staff
SAN ANTONIO, Texas—The latest physical security report released by Pro-Vigil - a provider of AI-enabled remote video monitoring (RVM), management and crime deterrence solutions – reveals that businesses continue to slowly adopt artificial intelligence (AI) as part of their physical security strategy.
Pro-Vigil’s fifth annual report, “The State of Physical Security Entering 2025,” found that while 36% of respondents agree that AI can improve physical security, only...