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In brief: Convergint enters gaming, Gallagher promotes leaders, partners unify platforms

By SSN Staff

Updated 9:24 AM CDT, Wed September 16, 2026

LAS VEGAS – Convergint has entered the gaming market, acquiring Surveillance Systems Incorporated (SSI), a provider of integrated surveillance and security solutions serving the gaming industry.

The acquisition will allow the company to establish a foundation for growth in a market with significant opportunity across North America and globally.

SSI brings deep expertise in complex gaming environments, longstanding relationships with leading gaming operators, and a strong reputation for technical excellence and customer service. By combining SSI’s specialized market knowledge with Convergint’s global resources and broad systems integration capabilities, Convergint is positioned to build a focused gaming practice and expand its ability to serve customers in this highly specialized and regulated market.

“Gaming represents a significant growth opportunity for Convergint, and SSI provides the expertise, relationships, and market knowledge to establish a strong foundation in this market,” said Sean Flint, president of Convergint. “Together, we see an opportunity to build on that foundation, bring Convergint’s scale and resources to the market, and create a platform for long-term growth in North America and around the world.”

SSI customers will gain access to Convergint’s broader service organization and global capabilities, while Convergint will benefit from SSI’s deep experience supporting surveillance and integrated security requirements within gaming environments.

“For more than two decades, SSI has built its reputation on a simple principle: deliver the best possible customer experience,” said Todd Flowers, president & CEO, SSI. “As we looked toward the future, it was essential to find a partner whose culture and values aligned with our own.”

The transaction reflects Convergint’s broader strategy of pairing organic growth with targeted acquisitions that add specialized expertise and create opportunities to serve customers in new industries and geographies.

Gallagher strengthens Americas leadership team

CANTON, Ga. – Gallagher Security has made three key promotions within its Americas sales organization. Jeff Fields has been promoted to regional vice president, sales - US East, LATAM and Federal Markets, where will oversee sales strategy, team leadership, and business development across these key markets, and will serve as an executive sponsor for key customer and partner relationships. Natalie Bannon has been promoted to senior director, strategic accounts & vertical markets - Americas. Bannon has been instrumental in building strategic relationships and driving key initiatives for Gallagher, including the establishment of the company's global Consultant Program. In her expanded role, she will lead strategic account development and vertical market engagement, working closely with end users, technology partners and channel partners to accelerate growth in key industries. Charles Reed has joined Gallagher as regional vice president, sales – US West and Canada. He brings more than two decades of leadership, sales, and business development experience across the security and technology industries, most recently as regional sales director at i-PRO Americas. As RVP, Charles will lead Gallagher's sales organization across the Western United States and Canada, focusing on strengthening end user and channel relationships. “Enabling the next phase for Gallagher really comes down to our people, and I am thrilled to congratulate Jeff, Natalie, and Charles on their new roles,” said Matt Butts, executive vice president, Americas. "I have every confidence that they, along with their dedicated teams, will continue to deliver strong results both for Gallagher and our partners across the Americas.”

NAPCO enhances Prima security platform with redesigned mobile app

AMITYVILLE, N.Y.—NAPCO Security Technologies has released a major update to the mobile app for its Prima All-In-One Smart Security System, introducing a redesigned user experience, enhanced smart home controls and new Apple Watch functionality. Now available through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, the Prima v8 app update features a modernized interface, streamlined navigation and performance improvements designed to make system management faster and more intuitive. Core functions, including arming and disarming, device control and account management, have been rebuilt to improve responsiveness and reliability. The update introduces redesigned security controls that provide users with clearer visibility into entry and exit countdowns, alarm information and sensor status. It also expands management capabilities for connected devices such as lights, locks, garage doors, water valves and thermostats. Additional features include enhanced activity monitoring and notification settings, allowing users greater control over push, email and SMS alerts. Prima v8 also adds improved account management tools, biometric authentication capabilities and a new Apple Watch companion app that enables users to arm and disarm their systems directly from their wrist. “Prima v8 represents a major step forward in the overall Prima user experience,” said Jim Pless, director of sales, security & smart home at NAPCO. “With a more intuitive interface, faster performance and enhanced control, this update makes it even easier for customers to stay connected to and manage their security system every day.” According to NAPCO, existing Prima users can update their current mobile app without downloading a separate application or reconfiguring their systems. User credentials, device pairings and system settings are retained automatically, eliminating the need to re-pair devices or rebuild accounts.

ASIS International honors 2026 Awards of Excellence recipients

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — ASIS International has announced the 2026 class of recipients for its annual awards of excellence for organizations and individuals. The annual ASIS Awards of Excellence honor the important work and accomplishments of ASIS members worldwide. Recipients are honored not just for what they’ve achieved, but for setting global standards for the industry to follow. This year's list represents individuals and chapters from 14 nations. "The individuals and chapters we're honoring this year aren't just being recognized for what they've done, they've helped shape and transform what our profession becomes next,” said Eddie Sorrells, 2026 ASIS International president. “Their leadership, resilience, and commitment to service set an example for security professionals around the world, and I couldn't be prouder to celebrate them."

See the complete list of 2026 Award recipients below.

President’s Award of Merit

Godfried Hendriks, CPP

Don Walker CSO Center Security Executive Award

Karen Frank, CPP

E.J. Criscuoli, Jr., CPP Volunteer Leadership Award

Kelly Kehoe

NextGen of the Year Award

Chris Chan Zhijian, CPP, PSP

PCB Outstanding Achievement Award

Larry Woods, CPP, PSP

Ralph Day Security Officer Heroism Award

Amanda H. Lucian

Roy N. Bordes, CPP Community Leadership Award

Matthew Porcelli, CPP

Women in Security Global Community Karen Marquez Honors

Sicily M. Gatiti, MA, CPP, PCI, PSP, CP

Distinguished Service Award

Daniel Codins, CPP, PCI, PSP

Maria Elena Salas, PSP

Ranjiv Abraham, CPP, PCI, PSP, CISM

Community of the Year Award

Professional Development Community

I.B. Hale Chapter of the Year Award

Chile
Hungary
Nairobi, Kenya
Lima, Peru
Mexico City
Phoenix

Honorable Mentions:

Jamaica
Spain
United Kingdom

Outstanding New/Revitalized Chapter Award

Dhahran

Honorable Mentions:

Ukraine
Sacramento

PCB Outstanding Organizational Award of Merit

Hamad Medical Corporation

MySentry launches on Ring Appstore

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—MySentry has launched its personal safety platform in the Ring Appstore, giving Ring customers access to mobile panic alarms, fall detection, crash detection, health monitoring and 24/7 professional monitoring services through a single app. The integration connects Ring's home security ecosystem with MySentry's mobile safety capabilities, helping users stay connected to emergency assistance whether they are at home, commuting, working alone or traveling. During a MySentry panic alarm, authorized responders can also view live video from connected Ring cameras when an incident occurs within camera range, providing additional situational awareness. Available through the Ring Appstore, MySentry offers a seven-day free trial before transitioning to a paid subscription. Users can sign in to an existing MySentry account or create a new one, complete a safety profile, connect eligible Ring cameras and configure emergency response settings. Customers can designate trusted emergency contacts and customize notification, location-sharing, audio and video preferences for qualifying alarm events. MySentry remains a separate third-party subscription service, and canceling the service does not affect a customer's Ring account or camera functionality. The platform is available on iOS and Android smartphones, as well as compatible Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch devices. MySentry combines several personal safety features, including Panic Alarm activation, MeetSafe check-ins, emergency contact notifications, family connectivity tools, automated calling, crash detection, smartwatch-based fall detection, personalized health monitoring and professional monitoring on eligible plans. The company also sees applications beyond the consumer market, including protecting lone workers, field personnel, healthcare professionals, drivers and hospitality employees who may work without immediate access to assistance.

SIA names Rothstein Scholarship recipients for 2026

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected Manuel Alejandro Fernández Mena of Johnson Controls and Jonas Rosa of Convergint as the recipients of its 2026 James Rothstein Business Scholarship, which supports emerging industry professionals by funding attendance at the annual Securing New Ground (SNG) conference. Named in honor of James Rothstein, president of Sequel LV and former SIA board chair, the scholarship covers conference registration and travel expenses, providing recipients with an opportunity to network with industry leaders and gain exposure to business and technology trends shaping the security sector. Fernández Mena serves as a security pod leader at Johnson Controls, where he leads a team focused on supporting security solutions and operational excellence initiatives. Based in San José, Costa Rica, he has held roles in customer operations, sales support and team leadership, and is focused on talent development and continuous improvement. “Receiving the James Rothstein Business Scholarship is both an honor and an exciting opportunity at an important stage in my career,” Fernández Mena said. “As I begin my journey as a security pod leader at Johnson Controls, I am eager to learn from industry professionals, connect with peers and gain new perspectives that will help me grow as a leader.” Rosa serves as global account manager for Latin America at Convergint, where he works with multinational organizations across Brazil and the broader Latin American market. His background includes global account management, business development and commercial strategy within the electronic security industry. “I see SNG as a unique opportunity to learn from some of the brightest minds in our industry, exchange perspectives with professionals from around the world and better understand the trends shaping the future of security,” Rosa said. “As someone who aspires to continue growing my career internationally and become more connected with the U.S. security industry, this opportunity is particularly meaningful to me.” Rothstein congratulated both recipients, highlighting their accomplishments across sales, operations, leadership and business management. “These inspiring young leaders have already had impressive careers,” Rothstein said. “At Securing New Ground they will get the unique opportunity to examine industry trends, form meaningful connections and propel their growth and business expertise.” Securing New Ground takes place Oct. 20-21 in New York City.

ONVIF advances standard for verifying surveillance video authenticity

SAN RAMON, Calif.—As concerns grow over manipulated and AI-generated video, ONVIF has introduced a new standardized approach designed to help organizations verify the authenticity and integrity of surveillance footage. The organization announced the Release Candidate for its Media Signing Add-on, a specification that enables surveillance video to be cryptographically signed at the point of creation, providing a method for confirming both the origin of footage and whether it has been altered after recording. The move comes as video evidence plays an increasingly important role in law enforcement investigations, corporate inquiries, insurance claims and legal proceedings, while advances in artificial intelligence and video manipulation technologies have raised new questions about the reliability of digital evidence. “Proving authenticity is central to trust in video,” said Leo Levit, chairman of the ONVIF Board of Directors. “The Media Signing Add-on Release Candidate gives the security industry a standardized method to help counter manipulated video and defend authentic content. Making it an open standard ensures transparency, builds trust and enables investigators, insurers and courts to verify video from different sources using consistent tools and workflow.” Under the specification, network video devices such as IP cameras and video encoders can cryptographically sign encoded video as it is created. The signing information is linked to the specific device that produced the footage and is designed to protect the integrity of the video sequence. Video players and verification tools that support the Media Signing specification can then validate whether footage remains authentic and trace it back to its source, even after it has been transferred between platforms and services. Initially, the add-on supports video authentication only, although ONVIF said support for audio authentication is planned for future versions.

Allied Universal taps Paul Masto to expand Enhanced Protection Services

IRVINE, Calif.—Allied Universal has appointed Paul E. Masto as vice president of business development for its Enhanced Protection Services business unit, bringing aboard a veteran security professional whose career spans presidential protection, large-scale event security and private-sector consulting. Masto joins the company following a 25-year career with the U.S. Secret Service, where he served on both the Presidential Protective Division and Vice Presidential Protective Division during the administrations of Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. The appointment reflects Allied Universal’s continued focus on growing its specialized security offerings as organizations increasingly seek advanced executive protection, protective intelligence and risk management services. “As demand for specialized security solutions continues to grow, we’re investing in leaders who bring exceptional expertise and credibility,” said Glen Kucera, president of Allied Universal Enhanced Protection Services. “Paul’s experience and client-focused approach will help us continue to expand our Enhanced Protection Services business while delivering the customized security strategies our clients expect.” During his federal law enforcement career, Masto served in multiple high-profile assignments across the Secret Service. As assistant special agent in charge of the agency’s Las Vegas Field Office, he oversaw both protective operations and criminal investigations. Under his leadership, the office ranked first among all Secret Service field offices in asset forfeitures and seizures. Masto also was a member of the Secret Service’s elite Counter Assault Team, a specialized unit responsible for providing immediate tactical support during protective operations. He later served as co-site supervisor for Utah Olympic Park during the 2002 Winter Olympics, overseeing the deployment of approximately 750 federal agents and National Guard troops. Throughout his career, Masto worked in the agency’s New York, Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Las Vegas field offices, where he was responsible for hundreds of federal and state arrests. In addition to his government service, Masto founded and led Universal Security Specialists, a global security consulting firm specializing in customized security assessments, enterprise-wide vulnerability evaluations and operational analysis for high-net-worth individuals and other clients. “I’m excited to join Allied Universal and use my training, expertise and worldwide network of colleagues to help grow the Enhanced Protection Services business,” Masto said. “Throughout my career, I’ve built strong relationships and developed a deep understanding of protective intelligence, risk assessment and client-focused security planning. I look forward to bringing those experiences to Allied Universal and helping our clients address today’s evolving security challenges.”

AlarmSystemStore.com earns Alarm.com partner recognition for third straight year

COLUMBUS, Ind.—AlarmSystemStore.com has been named an Alarm.com Silver Premier Partner for 2025, marking the third consecutive year the company has received the designation from the cloud-based security and smart property platform provider. The recognition reflects partner performance during the previous calendar year and highlights AlarmSystemStore.com's continued growth within the Alarm.com dealer network. Founded in 1997, AlarmSystemStore.com serves both residential and commercial customers, offering security, video surveillance, smart home and alarm monitoring solutions through a direct-to-consumer and business-to-business model. The company is an authorized dealer for brands including DSC, Qolsys, Alarm.com, Honeywell, Resideo, Alula and Uplink Security. According to the company, its business model focuses on providing professional-grade security equipment and services directly to customers, often at prices significantly below those offered through traditional alarm providers. The company also provides free technical support and pre-programming services for customers seeking a more streamlined installation process. “Alarm.com has quickly become our top recommended service for customers, surpassing all others,” said Andy Bowman, president of AlarmSystemStore.com. “It's truly a top-notch service, which is apparent from both their tremendous growth and our growth with them as a dealer. We are proud to be affiliated with them.”

Gallagher Security, Luxriot partner to deliver unified operational intelligence platform

CANTON, Ga.—Gallagher Security and Luxriot have announced a new U.S. partnership centered on the Operational Intelligence Platform (OIP), which the companies will showcase this week during GSX 2026 in Atlanta. The OIP integrates Gallagher's Command Centre security management system with Luxriot's video and operational intelligence technology through a bi-directional interface, creating a unified platform that combines access control, video, events and operational data into a single view for security personnel. Designed for complex and distributed environments, the platform is intended to provide more than traditional event notifications by synthesizing data across an organization's network and delivering actionable insights directly to operators. The companies said the approach helps security teams gain greater situational awareness and make faster, more informed decisions. "For end users operating in sophisticated, highly regulated environments, the value of up-to-the-minute security intelligence cannot be overstated," said Jeff Fields, regional vice president of sales for U.S. East, LATAM and federal markets at Gallagher Security. "Our partnership with Luxriot is about unlocking possibilities and serving operators a contextualized view across their entire footprint." According to the companies, the platform gives customers a single operational view of their environment while leveraging existing security infrastructure. "The partnership between Luxriot and Gallagher Americas offers customers enterprise-grade operational intelligence, real-time reporting and proactive business-planning capabilities that organizations have been looking for," said Daniel Talbot, senior vice president of Luxriot. "With OIP, customers can incorporate their existing infrastructure and monitor and manage their entire portfolio of assets from a unified operational environment." Gallagher Security and Luxriot will demonstrate the Operational Intelligence Platform at booth #3433 during GSX, where attendees can see live demonstrations of the integrated solution and learn more about the new partnership.

PDK integrates with STRATIS for multifamily properties

DRAPER, Utah—ProdataKey (PDK) has announced an integration with STRATIS, the operating system behind RealPage Smart Building, bringing its cloud-based access control platform into the STRATIS ecosystem for multifamily properties. The integration is designed to help property managers connect access control with building technology and resident services through a unified platform, reducing technology silos and creating a more streamlined experience for staff and residents. According to the companies, the partnership combines two cloud-based platforms focused on modernizing multifamily property operations. PDK said its retrofit-friendly architecture and availability through major U.S. low-voltage distributors make it a practical option for properties with varying infrastructure requirements. "PDK is a great fit with STRATIS because it's cloud-native, retrofit-friendly, channel-friendly, and PDK equipment can be purchased at all major U.S. low-voltage distributors," said Jacob Newman, channel and strategic partnerships director for STRATIS. "Not to mention the excellent support and the fact that PDK is forward-looking and constantly innovating." The integration also creates opportunities for PDK dealers to expand their offerings in the multifamily market through additional technology solutions and recurring services. "Great partnerships are built around more than technology. They're built around a shared vision for where the industry is headed," said Dallan Labrum, executive vice president of sales at ProdataKey. "Our work with STRATIS brings together two teams that understand the needs of modern multifamily communities, and we're excited to help shape what's next for connected living."

Alocity integrates Mercury platform to expand AI-powered security offering

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla.—Alocity has announced support for Mercury Security's open access control infrastructure, expanding its AI Operating System for physical security and giving customers a path to modernize security operations without replacing existing hardware. The integration combines Mercury's widely used controller platform with Alocity's cloud-based suite of tools, including access control, artificial intelligence (AI) video analytics, visitor management, intercoms and workflow automation. According to the company, the partnership allows organizations to preserve existing infrastructure investments while adding modern cloud and AI capabilities. "Mercury represents what the physical security industry needs more of: open infrastructure and customer choice," said Marco Quintero, founder and CEO of Alocity. "We can combine that proven access control foundation with an entirely new generation of AI-driven software." A key component of the platform is Aimee, Alocity's AI operator, which enables users to interact with access control systems, cameras, visitors and intercoms through natural-language prompts. The company said users can investigate incidents, generate reports and automate responses to security events through a single interface. Alocity said the Mercury integration aligns with its philosophy of "Open infrastructure underneath. Intelligent software above it," positioning Mercury as the access control foundation and Alocity as the intelligence layer that brings together access control, video, visitor management and workflows. The move also strengthens Alocity's channel-focused strategy. Security integrators can deploy new Mercury-based systems or help customers modernize existing Mercury environments with cloud management, AI video capabilities and automation, without requiring wholesale hardware replacement. "Our partners already understand Mercury and why open architecture matters," said DJ Atkins, senior vice president of channel development at Alocity. "Alocity gives them a new software and AI platform to bring to those conversations."

Allied Universal names Charles Orgbon Jr. vice president of corporate security

IRVINE, Calif.—Allied Universal has appointed Charles Orgbon Jr. as vice president of corporate security, where he will support the company's sales and growth initiatives by leveraging his law enforcement experience, industry expertise and professional relationships to strengthen client engagement. Orgbon joins Allied Universal following a distinguished career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, where he served in several national security, intelligence and private-sector engagement roles, including supervisory special agent and private sector coordinator for the Domestic Security Alliance Council. In his new role, Orgbon will draw on his public-private partnership experience to help clients address emerging threats and strengthen enterprise resilience. He also will represent Allied Universal as its liaison to both the Domestic Security Alliance Council and the Overseas Security Advisory Council, helping foster relationships between corporate security leaders and key public-private security communities. "Charles brings a rare combination of national security expertise, operational insight and a proven ability to build trusted relationships," said Jim Haugsland, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Allied Universal. "His extensive FBI experience and leadership will enhance how we support organizations navigating an increasingly complex risk environment and deliver greater strategic value worldwide." Before joining the FBI, Orgbon served as an intelligence officer in the U.S. Marine Corps and retired from the Marine Corps Reserve as a major after 26 years of service. His honors include the FBI Distinguished Achievement Award and the NAACP Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award. "I am honored to join Allied Universal and contribute to its mission," Orgbon said. "I look forward to supporting the company's growth and helping clients address their evolving security needs."

ZBeta names Brian Coulombe executive vice president of client programs

SAN FRANCISCO—ZBeta has appointed Brian Coulombe as executive vice president of client programs, bringing more than 20 years of experience in physical security operations, technology and consulting leadership. In his new role, Coulombe will help lead and expand ZBeta's client programs, working with customers and internal teams to strengthen program strategy, improve delivery and help organizations develop security programs that can scale alongside their business needs. Coulombe joins ZBeta from Amazon, where he served as senior manager of security technology and led a global organization of more than 250 professionals across nine countries. His team supported physical security systems at more than 500 corporate locations in over 50 countries. During his tenure, he oversaw deployment of more than 30,000 artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled video surveillance cameras, modernization of access control systems supporting more than 300,000 cardholders and management of a security technology budget exceeding $60 million. "Brian has spent his career working at the intersection of security strategy, technology and operations, and he understands firsthand the challenges security leaders face when managing complex environments at scale," said Jesse "JJ" Knutson, principal and chief operating officer of ZBeta. "That perspective is incredibly valuable to ZBeta and, more importantly, to our clients." Before Amazon, Coulombe spent 15 years with Ross & Baruzzini, where he served as principal and director of operations. His consulting and design work included more than 35 major construction and renovation projects, including the World Trade Center, New York Stock Exchange and Obama Presidential Library. "ZBeta has built its reputation by helping organizations think differently about security and make smarter, more informed decisions," Coulombe said. "I'm excited to join ZBeta and bring that experience to our client programs as we help organizations strengthen and evolve their approach to security."

Acre Security refreshes Access It! user experience with 13.0 release

AUSTIN, Texas—Acre Security has unveiled a comprehensive user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) refresh for its Access It! access control platform, aiming to help security teams work more efficiently while preserving the workflows customers already know. Delivered as part of Access It! 13.0, the update modernizes both the desktop and web clients with cleaner layouts, updated visual elements and a more consistent design language across the platform. The enhancements are intended to make it easier for operators and administrators to locate information, manage credentials and monitor system health without requiring extensive retraining. The refreshed experience introduces improved navigation, a clearer visual hierarchy, modernized icons and updated tables designed to streamline daily operations. Acre said the redesign was built around how customers use the platform in real-world environments, with an emphasis on balancing modernization and familiarity. Among the most significant updates is a redesigned credential management interface featuring a new credential grid and expanded sorting and filtering capabilities. A new System Insights dashboard also provides centralized visibility into system status, combining live warnings, key metrics and health indicators into a single at-a-glance view. “This refresh is about making Access It! easier and faster to use while protecting what customers already value about the platform,” said Kumar Sokka, CEO of Acre Security. “Security teams should not have to choose between a modern experience and the workflows they know. With Access It! 13.0, they gain both, backed by the services and support to help them get more from their investment over time.” The modernization reflects Acre's continued investment in Access It! as an on-premises access control solution. By retaining familiar workflows, the company said existing customers can adopt the updated experience with minimal disruption. The release is also intended to help value-added resellers and systems integrators extend the life and value of customers' current access control investments. The company also highlighted the role of Acre Solutions, its services division, in supporting organizations throughout the adoption and lifecycle of the platform. Services include migration readiness workshops, migration assistance, support programs such as Acre Care and Acre Care Pro, and ongoing training and certification opportunities.

Crisis24, Dataminr launch unified AI risk management solution

ATLANTA—Crisis24 and Dataminr have launched a new integrated intelligence solution that combines real-time event detection, agentic artificial intelligence (AI), human-verified analysis and response workflows within the Crisis24 Horizon platform. Unveiled at GSX 2026 and now available to customers, the solution marks the first major release stemming from the strategic partnership the companies announced in March. The integration brings Dataminr's real-time intelligence and agentic AI capabilities directly into Crisis24 Horizon, enabling organizations to monitor threats, assess operational impacts and take action from a single platform. "Speed and context are what separates a managed crisis from an unmanaged one," said Gregoire Pinton, managing director and global head of integrated risk management at Crisis24. "The addition of Dataminr's real-time event detection to the Crisis24 Horizon unified risk management platform offers our clients an even faster, deeper view, backed by the human expertise and global response network that only Crisis24 can deliver." The combined solution pairs Dataminr's Multi-Modal Fusion AI technology, which analyzes text, images, video, audio and sensor signals from more than one million public data sources in 150 languages, with Crisis24's intelligence analysts and 24/7 Global Operations Centers. The companies say the integration helps organizations identify emerging threats while providing the context needed to make faster operational decisions. New capabilities include ReGenAI Live Briefs, which continuously update event summaries and impact assessments; Agentic Context, which uses Dataminr's historical event archive to provide additional background; Agentic Corroboration, which automatically searches for supporting information as events unfold; and Near-Term Predictive Intelligence, designed to help users anticipate how incidents may develop. The companies say the platform can map intelligence against an organization's facilities, employees and other assets, allowing security teams to quickly determine relevance and prioritize response efforts. From within Horizon, users can activate mass notifications and access Crisis24's global security and medical response services through a unified workflow. "Too often security teams find themselves reacting to risk one step behind the information they need," said Matt Harrell, chief partner officer at Dataminr. "By natively embedding our real-time intelligence and agentic AI directly into Crisis24 Horizon, we're giving global enterprises the ability to see a threat, understand its impact and act - all in the time it used to take just to notice something was wrong." According to the companies, future releases will extend Dataminr's real-time intelligence directly to employees and travelers in the field while introducing more tailored intelligence based on individual customer risk profiles and assets. Dataminr and Crisis24 are demonstrating the new solution this week at GSX 2026 in Atlanta. Attendees can learn more at Dataminr's booth 1560 and the Crisis24/GardaWorld booth 2232.

SIAC names Chief Tim Mattos western law enforcement liaison

FORT WORTH, Texas—The Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) has appointed Chief Tim Mattos as its western law enforcement liaison. Mattos brings more than three decades of public safety leadership experience to the organization's efforts to strengthen collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the electronic security industry. In his new role, Mattos will work with law enforcement leaders, public safety organizations and security industry professionals across the western United States to promote effective alarm management practices aimed at reducing unnecessary dispatches while preserving police response and enhancing public safety. “Chief Mattos understands that the strongest public safety solutions are built through communication, trust and teamwork,” said Grady Medcalf, chairman of SIAC. “His decades of leadership experience and his ability to bring people together will help SIAC strengthen the partnership between law enforcement and the electronic security industry.” His experience includes serving as an investigator with the Marin County District Attorney’s Office, police commander and police chief for the City of Suisun City, and director of public safety for the City of Rohnert Park.

SWEAR launches video integrity program for cities

BOISE, Idaho—SWEAR has launched the Community Video Integrity Project, a new initiative designed to help cities, law enforcement agencies and other public-sector organizations verify the authenticity of critical video evidence. The program aims to address growing concerns about deepfakes and artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content by creating a verifiable record showing that video footage has not been altered from the moment it is captured. According to SWEAR, selected participants will deploy the company's technology across high-priority cameras, giving organizations an independent means of documenting the authenticity of video used in investigations, public safety operations, legal proceedings and other critical activities. “Video plays a critical role in how our customers investigate incidents, respond to events, and make important security decisions,” said Andy Schreyer, vice president of technology at Stone Security. “As AI makes sophisticated manipulation increasingly accessible, protecting that video means building on how it is captured and stored to also prove authenticity.” The program is designed for organizations using Milestone XProtect and provides an additional layer of video authentication that complements existing security protections. SWEAR said it creates a cryptographic record of footage at the point of capture, enabling organizations to demonstrate that video has remained unchanged. “AI has fundamentally changed the standard for trusting video,” said Jason Crawforth, CEO of SWEAR. “Organizations need a way to prove that the video they present in an investigation, in court, or to the public is authentic and unchanged from the moment it was captured.” Public-sector organizations interested in participating in the Community Video Integrity Project can apply through SWEAR's website at www.swear.com/community-video-integrity-project.

ZBeta launches Client Immersion Program

SAN FRANCISCO—ZBeta has launched a new Client Immersion Program designed to help organizations align security strategies and investments with broader business objectives before making major decisions. The program brings executive leaders and key stakeholders together to establish a shared understanding of organizational priorities, operational requirements and long-term goals as security becomes increasingly intertwined with business continuity, resilience and growth initiatives. According to ZBeta, the engagement provides a structured process for examining how an organization operates, where risks intersect with business strategy and what capabilities a security program must support over time. “Security strategy cannot be developed independently of business strategy,” said Conal O’Doherty, principal and chief growth officer at ZBeta. “The Client Immersion Program gives security leaders the opportunity to step back, align around the organization’s priorities and establish a clear direction before major decisions are made.” The program incorporates ZBeta’s Six-Lens Framework, which evaluates organizations through six areas: business strategy, operations, risk, technology maturity, stakeholder alignment and future goals. The company said the approach helps leadership teams identify dependencies, surface competing priorities and better understand how security decisions may affect the broader enterprise. ZBeta said the Client Immersion Program is aimed at organizations navigating leadership transitions, mergers and acquisitions, global expansion, technology modernization or the adoption of artificial intelligence. Insights from the engagement are translated into a strategic roadmap intended to help leaders prioritize initiatives and evaluate future investments.

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