Archive: June 2025
Compliance is changing: ‘Security and privacy can no longer function independently,’ expert says
June 17, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — With the lack of comprehensive consumer data privacy laws on a federal level, several states have moved to enact their own in 2025, and that means new hurdles to compliance for security companies, experts say.
On Jan. 1, new laws went into effect in Delaware, Iowa, Nebraska and New Hampshire that, generally, seek to control the processing and sale of consumer and personal data. In July, they’ll be joined by Tennessee and Minnesota.
This growing list...
Leadership in action: Celia Besore retires from TMA after evolving industry practices
June 17, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
MCLEAN, Va.—As she concludes her 19-year career at The Monitoring Association (TMA), retiring CEO Celia Besore is proud of what she has accomplished. “It's been a ride,” she said. “I've always been very proud of TMA. I've always believed in it, which is the reason why it was never a job for me.”
‘Dream come true’
Besore’s tenure with the association spanned two separate time periods. She first joined the former Central...
ORR Protection appoints Woodie Andrawos as chief executive officer
June 16, 2025SSN Staff
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—ORR Protection, a provider of mission-critical fire protection solutions, has announced the appointment of Woodie Andrawos as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately.
Andrawos succeeds Ray Aldridge, who is retiring after nearly 32 years of dedicated service to ORR Corporation.
Andrawos joins ORR from National Monitoring Center (NMC), a provider of central station monitoring services. He co-founded NMC in 2001 and served as its president since 2013. Under...
Security chain evolution: Communication, customization & challenges in between
June 16, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — The relationship between security integrators, manufacturers and end users is increasingly one of enhanced communication and customization, as well as technical challenges, a panel of experts said during a recent industry webcast.
Neal Mohammed, VP and head of technology at Rudin, one of the largest privately owned real estate companies in New York City, said enhanced communication has resulted in more customized solutions.
“For us, it’s...
Minuteman grows to eight companies, emphasizing high-performance culture and strategic synergies
June 16, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
ANDOVER, Mass.—Minuteman Security & Life Safety recently acquired two integrators, Shanix Technology and Split Pine Technologies, with a focus on expanding its high-performance, high-growth culture.
These latest acquisitions bring the total number of companies in Minuteman’s portfolio to eight.
“It really comes down to, do they understand what we're trying to achieve?” said Ron Oetjen, corporate president for Minuteman. “Is this what they...
Growing RapidFire offers ‘total solution’
June 16, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
ST. LOUIS—RapidFire Safety & Security has carried out what it calls its “Buy & Build” strategy with an aggressive start to 2025, adding six businesses to its portfolio in the first half of the year.
Kane Fire Protection, All Source Fire Protection, Advanced Security Contractors, Progressive Protection Security Systems, Christopherson Fire Protection and, its most recent addition, SDS Security bring the company’s total acquisitions to 20 since its founding in 2022.
“Our...
Minuteman Security & Life Safety acquires Split Pine Technologies
June 16, 2025SSN Staff
ANDOVER, Mass.—Minuteman Security & Life Safety, a super-regional provider of integrated security, communication, and life safety systems, announced that it has acquired security technology integrator Split Pine Technologies LLC of Tallahassee, Fla.
The acquisition of Split Pine marks Minuteman’s continued expansion into the Florida market, establishing the company’s first branch office in the Florida Panhandle. The combined company now operates out of 29 office...
Acre Security confirms Kumar Sokka as CEO to lead next phase of growth
June 16, 2025SSN Staff
PLANO, Texas—Acre Security, a global provider of integrated security technology, announced that Kumar Sokka has officially assumed the role of chief executive officer.
This transition marks the next step in a planned leadership evolution, reflecting Acre’s continued focus on long-term growth, innovation, and customer success, the company noted in its announcement.
Since joining Acre in 2024, Sokka has overseen two of the company’s core business units - Comnet and Intrusion...
Parks discussing modernizing multi-family in a slow market
June 16, 2025SSN Staff
PLANO, Texas —Economic pressures and high costs have seen a slow down for new constructions in the multi-family residential market, but a white paper released by Parks Associates for Kwikset shows owners and operators examining enhancing their properties through technology upgrades.
Encompassing things like modern access control solutions, the white paper discusses the popularity of housing improvements to existing properties.
“Retrofitting is gaining momentum in multifamily...
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto now compatible with beam Home
June 13, 2025SSN Staff
RICHARDSON, Texas — Guardian Access & Door Hardware revealed that its garage door openers using beam Smart controllers are now compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto using the beam Home App.
Through the beam Home App, owners can invite trusted users to control their garage doors, enable timed auto-close, change the door name, set biometric alerts, and receive alerts if their garage doors have any issues or have been left open.
The app also connects to various smart products, including...