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Genetec State of Physical Security report highlights cloud and hybrid trends
December 1, 2023SSN Staff
MONTRÉAL – Genetec has shared the results of its 2024 State of Physical Security report, which reveals a market rapidly embracing cloud and hybrid solutions.
The report contains data from more than 5,500 physical security leaders (including end users and channel partners) worldwide. It looks at the security strategies organizations are putting in place to effectively navigate the realities of a changing industry.
According to Genetec, the report shows that the adoption of cloud-based...
SIA opens call for nominations for 2024 WISF Power 100
December 1, 2023SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the call for nominations for the 2024 SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100.
Now in its third year, this annual initiative, presented by the SIA Women in Security Forum, honors 100 women in the security industry whose outstanding accomplishments and success stories are breaking barriers, redefining the faces of leadership and showcasing the innovative contributions women bring to the industry.
“SIA...
Telguard wins 2023 TMA/SSN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award
November 30, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
MCLEAN, Va., and YARMOUTH, Maine—The Monitoring Association (TMA) and Security Systems News (SSN) have announced that Atlanta-based Telguard is the winner of the second annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Award.
TMA President Steve Butkovich and Security Systems News Editor Cory Harris presented the 2023 TMA/SSN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award to Telguard President George Brody and Senior Director of Technical Service Daniel Rosales during the recent...
Scutum announces integration of Thompson Electronics Company
November 30, 2023SSN Staff
NEW YORK—Scutum Group, a global security and fire protection service provider, announced today that Thompson Electronics Company (TEC) has joined Scutum North America.
This integration consolidates the group’s position as a leading security and safety expert in North America, according to Scutum.
Founded in 1980, Thompson Electronics Company (TEC) provides electronic systems expertise in audiovisual, healthcare, and education communication, fire alarm, and security throughout Illinois....
Camelot Secure introduces CMMC process
November 30, 2023SSN Staff
COLUMBIA, Md. – Cybersecurity company Camelot Secure revealed its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) process which it called "revolutionary."
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has established CMMC as a requirement for government contracts; organizations must prioritize securing their information on Defense Industrial Base (DIB) systems. Camelot said that its comprehensive readiness process brings expediency and thoroughness to achieving CMMC compliance.
According...
Infinigate Group appoints Caroline Hutchins as CPO
November 30, 2023SSN Staff
ROTKREUZ, Switzerland – The Infinigate Group, a cybersecurity distributor, is appointing Caroline Hutchins as its new chief people officer (CPO).
Infinigate describes Hutchins as a senior HR professional, with extensive international experience in leading people transformation programs across a range of sectors, including professional services, retail, wholesale and people technology, across private, listed and private equity backed businesses.
Hutchins joins the Infinigate management...
ZeroEyes deploys in school district, state capitol, discusses future plans
November 30, 2023Ken Showers, Managing Editor
PHILADELPHIA – ZeroEyes has announced that New Jersey’s Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District has implemented its AI-based gun detection solution across all of its campuses to protect faculty and students against gun-related incidents.
ZeroEyes revealed that Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District is New Jersey’s largest school district, by area, and operates three comprehensive high schools: Absegami, Cedar Creek and Oakcrest. It serves students from six townships...
SIA announces winners of 2024 RISE Scholarship
November 30, 2023SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named 18 young security professionals as the recipients of the 2024 SIA RISE Scholarship, a program offered through SIA’s RISE community, which supports the education and career development goals of young industry talent and emerging leaders.
Through this scholarship program – open to SIA student members and RISE members who are employees at SIA member companies – each awardee will receive...
Pye-Barker expands Southeastern holdings with S&S Sprinkler acquisition
November 29, 2023SSN Staff
ATLANTA – Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has added S&S Sprinkler and its five locations throughout the Southeast to its growing portfolio of acquisitions.
A provider of fire protection and security, S&S's highly skilled team, resources and customer base will enhance Pye-Barker's service offerings and capabilities in the Gulf Coast states and broader Southeastern market.
"We are very excited to have the opportunity to partner with S&S,” said Bart Proctor, Pye-Barker...
Eagle Eye Networks’ Martha Entwistle – ‘It’s just a great industry at its core’
November 29, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Martha Entwistle’s security career has come full circle – starting from a very familiar place and culminating with one of the industry’s highest honors.
Entwistle is a former editor of Security Systems News (SSN), where she spent over a decade reporting and writing about security industry business trends, mergers and acquisitions, and technology, and directing two security technology conferences - TechSec Solutions and Cloud+ - during her tenure with...