Archive: August 2026
Parks Associates: Security continues to drive smart home subscription revenues
August 31, 2026SSN Staff
DALLAS —More than half of smart home device owners do not pay recurring fees for their connected products, according to new research from Parks Associates, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities facing the smart home subscription market. The firm's report, “Smart Home Platforms: UX, Loyalty, Monetization,” found that 53% of smart home device owners do not pay subscription fees tied to their smart home devices, systems or appliances. The findings are based on quarterly...
DSI supports Allstate Arena's deployment of advanced screening technology
August 31, 2026SSN Staff
ROSEMONT, Ill.—DSI Security Services is partnering with Allstate Arena to support the implementation of advanced weapons detection screening technology at eight key venue entry points, a move aimed at enhancing guest safety while improving entry efficiency for the millions of visitors who attend events at the facility each year. The new screening system represents a significant investment in proactive venue security, utilizing advanced walk-through detection technology designed to identify...
Axis survey finds Americans growing more comfortable with video surveillance
August 31, 2026SSN Staff
CHELMSFORD, Mass.—A majority of Americans have become more comfortable with video surveillance over the past five years, according to new research released by Axis Communications.
The company's 2026 Public Perception of Video Surveillance survey found that 58% of U.S. adults are more comfortable with video surveillance in public and private spaces than they were five years ago. Eleven percent were less comfortable.
The survey, conducted among more than 1,000 U.S. adults, also found...
DMP to host Dealer Roundtable in Colorado Springs
August 28, 2026SSN Staff
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.—Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) will host its 38th Dealer Roundtable Oct. 5-6 at Hotel Polaris in Colorado Springs, Colo., bringing together security dealers, technicians, sales professionals and company leaders for networking, education and business development opportunities.
Since its launch in 2013, the Dealer Roundtable has provided DMP dealers with a forum to share best practices, participate in tabletop exercises and engage directly...
NextNav, Tiami partner on counter-drone technology
August 28, 2026SSN Staff
RESTON, Va.—NextNav has partnered with Tiami Networks to evaluate 5G-powered sensing technologies designed to detect unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and enhance airspace awareness for critical infrastructure and national security applications.
The companies said the collaboration will focus on integrated sensing and communications (ISAC) capabilities that leverage NextNav's terrestrial 5G Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) network to provide long-range...
ARCO marks 30 years in business
August 28, 2026SSN Staff
PROVO, Utah—ARCO Lock & Security is celebrating more than 30 years in business, marking a milestone that reflects its longstanding focus on protecting homes and businesses across Utah and Arizona.
Founded in 1995 as a locksmith operation, the company has expanded its offerings over the years to include residential and commercial security solutions, access control systems, alarm monitoring and business security technologies.
Despite advances in smart home and commercial security...
Resideo names Shane Harrison chief financial officer
August 28, 2026SSN Staff
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—Resideo has appointed Shane Harrison as chief financial officer, effective Sept. 1.
Harrison is a seasoned finance leader with more than 25 years of experience across corporate finance, investor relations, and strategic transactions. He joins Resideo from NRC Health, a publicly traded healthcare technology and analytics company, where he served as chief financial officer and was previously senior vice president...
Allied Universal CEO raises record $3.2 million for human trafficking victims
August 28, 2026SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif.—Allied Universal Global Chairman and CEO Steve Jones and his wife, Stacy Jones, have raised a record-setting more than $3.2 million for Vera’s Sanctuary, a licensed residential drug treatment facility that serves young women recovering from human trafficking.
The funds were generated through the couple’s annual Hot Summer Nights fundraiser, held in August and attended this year by more than 700 guests and supported by nearly 100 sponsors.
According...
PSG, Mercury Security partner to extend Zero Trust to physical security's far edge
August 27, 2026SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas—Prometheus Security Group Global (PSG) has announced a technology partnership with Mercury Security aimed at bringing Zero Trust principles to the furthest edge of physical security systems, including readers, sensors, door hardware and other field devices. The partnership combines Mercury's access control hardware platform with PSG's technology for embedding cryptographic identity, authentication and verification capabilities directly into field devices. The companies...
Ambient.ai launches agentic monitoring, investigation tools ahead of GSX 2026
August 27, 2026SSN Staff
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.—Ambient.ai has introduced a series of new agentic AI capabilities designed to help security operations teams monitor incidents, conduct investigations and manage growing video surveillance environments more efficiently.
The updates include a new Agentic Video Wall, enhanced case management workflows, Semantic Search improvements and infrastructure upgrades that allow organizations to support more cameras on existing hardware.
The company said the additions expand...