Archive: July 2026
Johnson Controls raises FY2026 guidance following strong third-quarter performance
July 31, 2026SSN Staff
CORK, Ireland—Johnson Controls has reported strong fiscal third-quarter 2026 results, posting double-digit organic revenue growth, a sharp increase in orders and backlog, and raising its full-year earnings outlook.
The company reported third-quarter sales of $6.6 billion, up 9% from the prior-year period, while organic sales increased 10%. GAAP earnings per share were $1.23, and adjusted earnings per share reached $1.42.
Johnson Controls also reported strong demand across its business,...
ZeroEyes founders shift to advisory roles as company enters next growth phase
July 31, 2026SSN Staff
PHILADELPHIA—ZeroEyes has announced an executive leadership transition designed to support the company’s continued growth as it expands beyond its origins as an artificial intelligence (AI) gun detection provider into a broader threat intelligence platform.
Under the changes, co-founders Sam Alaimo, Rob Huberty and Dustin Brooks will step away from their day-to-day operational responsibilities and serve in advisory roles through a newly formed Founders’ Council. The council will...
Primion, Iveda partner to bring AI video intelligence to European security customers
July 30, 2026SSN Staff
MESA, Ariz.—Iveda and Primion have formed a partnership aimed at bringing artificial intelligence (AI)-powered video analytics to organizations across Europe.
Under the agreement, Iveda's AI video analytics platform, IvedaAI, will be offered as a standalone solution through Primion, a provider of converged security and workforce management systems. The companies said they also plan to pursue deeper integration of the technology within Primion's broader security ecosystem.
The...
Secure.com names Nicholette Brown Hill founding GM for Americas
July 30, 2026SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas, and DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—Secure.com has appointed cybersecurity industry veteran Nicholette Brown Hill as founding general manager for the Americas and head of sales for global strategic markets.
The newly created executive position is designed to support Secure.com's expansion efforts across North and South America as the company grows its artificial intelligence (AI)-native cybersecurity platform worldwide.
In her new role, Brown Hill will oversee the...
O.W.L. appoints Dakota Price regional sales manager for South Central U.S.
July 30, 2026SSN Staff
HUNTSVILLE, Ala.—Observation Without Limits (O.W.L.) has named Dakota Price regional sales manager for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas and New Mexico, effective immediately.
Based in Houston, Price will be responsible for supporting security integrators, consultants and end users across the South Central United States, helping organizations deploy O.W.L.'s 2D and 3D radar technologies for perimeter security and low-altitude airspace surveillance applications.
"The TOLA and...
Netwatch names Tenner senior HR business partner for North America
July 30, 2026SSN Staff
LAKE FOREST, Calif.—Netwatch has appointed LaShonda Tenner as senior human resources business partner for North America.
In the role, Tenner will lead people and culture initiatives supporting Netwatch's continued growth across North America, with responsibilities that include talent recruitment and development, employee engagement, workforce planning and organizational culture.
Tenner brings more than 12 years of human resources leadership experience spanning the security, facilities...
Pye-Barker expands Louisiana footprint with Southland Fire & Safety acquisition
July 30, 2026SSN Staff
ATLANTA—Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Louisiana-based Southland Fire & Safety Equipment Inc., expanding its fire suppression and life safety capabilities in the Gulf South region.
Founded in 1972, Southland Fire & Safety operates from offices in Gonzales, Norco and Port Allen, La. The company provides fire suppression systems, fire extinguisher inspections and refills, testing and inspection services for industrial, commercial and municipal customers. Southland also serves fire departments...
DMP names Mike Taylor executive vice president of sales
July 30, 2026SSN Staff
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.—Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) has appointed veteran security industry executive Mike Taylor as executive vice president of sales, tasking him with leading the company's growth initiatives, go-to-market strategies and sales organization development.
Taylor brings more than 20 years of senior leadership experience in the physical security industry. Most recently, he served as head of sales, public sector and channel sales at biometric access control provider Alcatraz....
ADT CEO: Beyond the burglar alarm
July 29, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
BOCA RATON, Fla.—The future of residential security will be defined less by burglar alarms and more by delivering peace of mind through connected technologies, according to ADT CEO Jim DeVries.
As consumer expectations evolve and new technologies emerge, DeVries said security providers are increasingly expanding beyond their traditional role of intrusion detection and monitoring.
"More and more, we're a smart home company and less and less of a burglar alarm company," he...
Allegion sees growth in non-residential demand
July 29, 2026Theresa Flaherty, Senior Editor
DUBLIN – With mobile credential adoption spreading across its core institutional markets, Allegion is positioning itself to build on that demand, say company execs.
Mobile credential adoption fuels campus opportunity
In particular, demand for mobile technology is increasing on college campuses, and Allegion is investing organically to capture more of that business, said John Stone, president and CEO on a recent call to discuss the company’s second quarter earnings.
“These...