Archive: February 2025
Wavelynx expands into the United Kingdom and Ireland
February 6, 2025SSN Staff
LONDON—Wavelynx Technologies, a provider of secure and versatile reader and credential solutions, has expanded its global reach into the United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland to support increasing demand for modern security solutions.
This strategic move comes as the company scales its operations to ensure that all customers have access to interoperable solutions that align with the growing need for advanced security across sectors such as commercial real estate, hospitality,...
Honeywell announces creation of three separate companies
February 6, 2025SSN Staff
CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Honeywell has announced the completion of a comprehensive business portfolio evaluation launched a year ago by Chairman and CEO Vimal Kapur and intends to pursue a full separation of Automation and Aerospace Technologies.
The planned separation, coupled with the previously announced plan to spin Advanced Materials, will result in three publicly listed companies with distinct strategies and growth drivers. The separation is intended to be completed in the second...
Johnson Controls announces Joakim Weidemanis as next CEO
February 6, 2025SSN Staff
CORK, Ireland—Johnson Controls, a global provider of smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Joakim Weidemanis as chief executive officer (CEO), effective March 12, 2025.
Weidemanis succeeds George R. Oliver following a thorough succession planning process. Oliver, who led the company’s successful transformation into a pure-play building solutions provider, will continue to serve as non-executive chairman of the board until July...
ASSA ABLOY launches Security Partners program
February 5, 2025SSN Staff
NEW HAVEN, Ct.—ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions has announced that Medeco Security Center (MSC), a premier program for security professionals, has changed its name to ASSA ABLOY Security Partners (AASP).
While Medeco is the founder and still a major part of the program, over time, the program has evolved to include all ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions brands. This rebranding, including a logo update, now better represents what the program offers, the...
Alfred International announces integration with URC
February 5, 2025SSN Staff
TORONTO — Alfred International, a provider of smart lock technology and a subsidiary of GHT Door Hardware, has announced a new integration with Universal Remote Control (URC) and its smart automation and control solutions.
The partnership leverages the Z-Wave protocol to deliver seamless connectivity between Alfred smart locks and URC’s Total Control system, providing integrators and end users with advanced, unified access and security management.
The integration allows URC dealers...
‘No master plan’ in place to rebuild Pacific Palisades after wildfires, Zatulov says
February 5, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
LOS ANGELES—As someone who leads a company that is committed to the safety and security of its customers, Michael Zatulov is finding it extremely challenging as he spearheads efforts to rebuild the Pacific Palisades city and community devastated by the recent wildfires that have left thousands of families homeless.
Zatulov, the president of Elite Interactive Solutions and a member of the Security Systems News 40 under 40 (Class of 2023), and his family are among those who...
Honoring technicians, WWE style
February 5, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
I never thought that the worlds of the security industry and professional wrestling would ever cross, until this past weekend!
My son and I were watching the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Royal Rumble on Saturday, and one of the matches featured a World Heavyweight title match between the champion, Cody Rhodes, and one of the company’s top “villains,” Kevin Owens, aka KO.
Well, much to my surprise, as Owens walked down the aisle for his match, he was sporting a t-shirt...
SimpliSafe achieves Alarm Validation Scoring Standard (AVS-01) certification
February 5, 2025SSN Staff
BOSTON—SimpliSafe, a manufacturer of smart home security systems, has announced that its Richmond, Va. monitoring center is now UL-listed for the Alarm Validation Scoring Standard (AVS-01).
AVS-01 is a standardized method for classifying and reporting home burglary alarms between monitoring centers and public safety organizations. The certification further demonstrates SimpliSafe's commitment to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of emergency responses and enhancing...
NAPCO’s Q2 a mixed bag
February 5, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
AMITYVILLE, N.Y. — NAPCO Security Technologies' financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 revealed a healthy recurring service revenue (RSR) but also several setbacks due to bad timing.
The company’s financial results at a glance: Net sales of $43 million, a decrease of 9.7% year over year; and RSR of $21.2 million, a 14.4% increase, and gross profit margin of 57% vs. 52.6%, both compared to the prior quarter.
“This quarter yielded mixed...
Managing expectations, compatibility top concerns for physical security integrators
February 5, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — It’s all about letting customers have it their way, while keeping things in scope and budget, according to the most recent SSN News Poll.
Security Systems News (SSN) asked its readers about the trends and challenges facing the installation of physical access control systems for its clients. According to our results, the most significant challenge faced by integrators was managing client expectations and budgets for 60% of respondents and overcoming challenges...