Archive: May 2025
Resideo ‘manages through uncertainties’
May 9, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Resideo Technologies made its strategy clear in addressing the looming challenge of U.S. tariffs during a webcast to discuss financial results for the first quarter.
“We’ve all seen the shifts in policy to date,” said Resideo CEO Jay Geldmacher. “In this environment, Resideo remains agile, and we are well prepared to react to any new development. Based on what we know today about tariff policy, we have taken actions in the first and second...
The future of fire and life safety is in standardization, technology
May 9, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH — Fire and life safety, a $10 billion market in the U.S., is a critical component of the monitoring industry and standardization is a necessary step to improving emergency response, according to industry experts.
What’s at stake
The total indirect costs from fire exceed $30 billion dollars annually in the U.S. Residential building fires, alone, accounted for 344,600 incidents in 2023, according to the U.S. Fire Administration, resulting in 2,890 deaths, 10,400...
ASSA ABLOY navigates U.S. economic climate
May 9, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
STOCKHOLM — ASSA ABLOY plans to increase prices between 1% and 2% this year in the face of an uncertain economic climate in the U.S., company officials said during a recent webcast.
During the Q&A portion of the webcast, ASSA ABLOY President and CEO Nico Delvaux said, with the threat of tariffs altering the global economic landscape in a chaotic and shifting manner almost daily, it was difficult to provide guidance but that price increases would be part of mitigations, among other...
Minuteman Security & Life Safety acquires Shanix Technology
May 9, 2025SSN Staff
ANDOVER, Mass.—Minuteman Security & Life Safety, a super-regional provider of integrated security, communication, and life safety systems, has announced the acquisition of security and audiovisual technology integrator Shanix Technology Inc. of Cranston, R.I.
With the acquisition of Shanix, Minuteman deepens its coverage of the New England region. The combined company now operates out of 28 office locations on the East Coast, and its program management office supports national and global...
SIA announces keynote, agenda and speakers for Perimeter PREVENT 2025
May 9, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the agenda and speakers for Perimeter PREVENT 2025, the premier event in perimeter security.
This symposium – held June 17-18 in Washington, D.C. – will gather policymakers, federal agency personnel, architects, engineers and security solution providers to engage on the cChr for physical environments, including government and commercial facilities, critical infrastructure and events.
“At Perimeter...
Databuoy Corporation introduces LPR to Shotpoint
May 8, 2025SSN Staff
VIENNA, Va. — Databuoy Corporation, a DHS SAFETY Act Designated provider of acoustic gunshot detection and localization technologies, have announced the commercial launch of integrated License Plate Recognition (LPR) capabilities within its Shotpoint platform.
The LPR enhancement enables customers to automatically capture, buffer, and analyze vehicle activity surrounding deployments, delivering critical plate data and video evidence to public safety teams.
“Many of our customers...
Power-Sonic appoints Chris Lanier as VP of sales, life safety
May 7, 2025SSN Staff
RENO, Nev.—Power-Sonic has announced the appointment of Chris Lanier as vice president of sales, life safety, effective April 2025.
Lanier brings over 40 years of experience in the electronic security supply chain and has long been a trusted name in the industry. As a former partner through LRG inc., a manufacturers' rep group that represented Power-Sonic, Lanier has built strong relationships and a reputation for integrity, consistency, and results across the security channel.
Having...
Reconeyez launches new website
May 7, 2025SSN Staff
DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas—Reconeyez, a provider of wireless outdoor security solutions, has announced the launch of its newly redesigned website, now live at https://reconeyez.com/us/.
The new site reflects Reconeyez’s strategic evolution from offering standalone products to delivering a fully integrated ecosystem of cutting-edge security solutions. The revamped website features a clean, modern design and improved navigation, making it easier than ever for users to access resources,...
Security on hold
May 7, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
After Gov. Kathy Hochul’s announcement this week restricting phone use in K-12 schools throughout New York State, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, it’s time to revisit a topic I addressed in a blog almost a year ago.
Hochul’s decree, which will take effect in the fall as part of the agreement on the FY 2026 State Budget, will see the implementation of bell-to-bell restrictions on smartphones throughout the entire school day. As a result, Hochul envisions “distraction-free”...
Shooter Detection Systems now available at SS&Si Dealer Network
May 6, 2025SSN Staff
DELTONA, Fla.—SS&Si Dealer Network has announced the addition of Shooter Detection Systems (SDS) to its growing portfolio of security technologies. As an authorized distributor, SS&Si now offers its dealers access to this solution designed to enhance safety and emergency response in active shooter situations.
SDS combines acoustic and infrared sensors to detect gunfire in under a second, sending automated alerts to central stations and first responders with no human intervention required.
Two...