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In brief: Gallagher CEO leaving, Alarm.com expanding, ESA opening sponsorships

By SSN Staff

Updated 9:37 AM CDT, Wed July 22, 2026

HAMILTON, New Zealand—Gallagher Group CEO and Executive Director Kahl Betham will step down at the end of the company's financial year on March 31, 2027, concluding a nearly 30-year career with the global technology company.

Betham joined Gallagher in 1997 as a software engineer and went on to hold a series of leadership roles, including leading the company's global security business beginning in 2015. He was appointed group deputy CEO in 2019 before becoming group CEO in 2021.

Under his leadership, Gallagher said the company has grown to more than 1,700 employees worldwide and now serves customers in more than 160 countries through its Gallagher Security and Gallagher Animal Management businesses. The company reported that revenue has doubled over the past five years and is on track to exceed NZ$700 million during the current fiscal year.

In announcing his decision, Betham said the timing felt right given the company's position and his personal priorities.

"While this is a really hard decision, after almost 30 years with Gallagher and the company in such great shape, it feels like the right time, especially while my children are still young," Betham said.

He added that he plans to spend more time supporting New Zealand's technology sector and emerging technology companies after leaving the role.

Betham said he remains focused on leading the company through the remainder of fiscal year 2027.

"The business is almost 90 years old, and our commitment to innovation means Gallagher is well placed to continue protecting what matters most for customers all around the world," he said. "I remain fully committed to leading the business through the remainder of FY27."

Crisis24 launches digital executive protection service

ANNAPOLIS, Md.—Crisis24 has launched a new Digital Executive Protection service designed to help organizations address cybersecurity and privacy risks facing senior executives beyond the corporate environment.

The new offering extends cyber protection measures to executives' personal digital ecosystems, including private devices, home networks, personal accounts, online footprints and family members. The company said the service is intended to address a growing security gap as threat actors increasingly target executives through personal channels that fall outside traditional enterprise security programs.

According to Crisis24, attackers are leveraging personal email accounts, unmanaged home networks and publicly available personal information to facilitate credential theft, impersonation, financial fraud and, in some cases, physical targeting or coercion.

"Attackers know that enterprise cybersecurity often stops at the corporate boundary and are increasingly bypassing enterprise defenses by targeting executives through their personal devices, home networks and families," said Ghonche Alavi, director of cyber at Crisis24. "Digital Executive Protection is designed to close this gap by protecting senior leaders' personal digital environments with the discretion and ease they expect."

MSA closes deal on Autronica acquisition

PITTSBURGH – MSA Safety has completed its acquisition of Autronica Fire and Security in a transaction valued at approximately $555 million.

Based in Trondheim, Norway, Autronica is a designer, manufacturer and supplier of fire detection, gas detection and alarm systems, and reported approximately $160 million in sales in 2025.

"We are excited to officially welcome Autronica to the MSA family," said Steve Blanco, MSA Safety president and CEO. "The addition of this highly complementary business accelerates MSA's fixed detection growth strategy by enhancing our ability to deliver integrated safety solutions across critical infrastructure, energy and marine applications.”

The transaction is expected to be accretive to MSA Safety's adjusted earnings per share in the first full year of ownership and was financed using cash on hand and borrowings under MSA's existing credit facility.

Doyle Security acquires Sentry Alarms

ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Doyle Security Systems has acquired Sentry Alarms, adding more than 4,500 commercial and residential customers to its business.

Founded in 1977, Binghamton, N.Y.-based Sentry Alarms has provided security services throughout the area for nearly five decades. The acquisition brings Doyle's total number of locations to 11 across New York and Pennsylvania.

Jack Doyle, Doyle Security president and CEO, said the company is pleased to welcome both Sentry's customers and employees.

“Doyle is thrilled to welcome not only the Sentry Alarm customers to the Doyle Security family, but the talented and dedicated employees as well,” Doyle said. “We look forward to serving the Binghamton community and providing peace of mind and the highest quality customer service in the industry.”

Doyle said it will continue operating from Sentry Alarms' existing office in Binghamton. All 27 Sentry employees will join the company as part of the transaction.

Pye-Barker acquires Hartford Sprinkler, expands Connecticut fire protection services

ATLANTA – Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Hartford Sprinkler Co., Inc., expanding its fire sprinkler capabilities in Connecticut and further strengthening its presence in the Northeast.

Hartford Sprinkler, founded in 1933, provides fire sprinkler installation, inspection, testing and maintenance services for commercial and residential customers throughout Connecticut. The company also offers fire alarm, fire suppression, fire extinguisher, emergency lighting, backflow testing and fire pump testing services.

According to Pye-Barker, the acquisition complements its existing security and alarm operations in Connecticut by adding fire sprinkler expertise and expanding service offerings for customers across the state.

“Providing the best quality fire sprinkler services to our community has driven us for the last 90 years,” said Kevin Kita, president of Hartford Sprinkler. “Joining Pye-Barker allows us to provide new services to our customers and communities to expand their protection while offering our team members new avenues for career growth.”

Hartford Sprinkler has built its reputation on fire sprinkler services and code compliance expertise, serving customers throughout Connecticut for more than nine decades.

Bart Proctor, CEO of Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, said the company's culture and longstanding presence in the market made it a strong fit for the organization.

“A second-generation, family-owned business, Hartford Sprinkler has been serving local customers since 1933,” Proctor said. “Those family values speak to who we are at Pye-Barker. It's all about caring for others and building something that lasts. That's why I'm so excited for Hartford Sprinkler's experts to join our team and work together to continue the legacy they've built.”

Pye-Barker said Hartford Sprinkler's employees will continue serving customers throughout Connecticut. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Alarm.com expands into commercial fire

TYSONS, Va. – Alarm.com has introduced its Fire Communicator (ADC FC100), expanding Alarm.com for Business into the commercial fire category.

With the addition of fire alongside intrusion, access control and video, service providers can now standardize on Alarm.com for Business across the four major categories of commercial security.

The Fire Communicator replaces legacy POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) fire communications with reliable, dual-path signaling that works with both new and existing fire alarm control panels. Businesses can modernize fire monitoring without the cost and disruption of replacing current infrastructure, creating a more affordable path to updated fire communications while gaining real-time alerts and centralized visibility through Alarm.com services.

For service providers, this approach simplifies operations with one portal, one technician app, and one bill across all security categories. Businesses benefit from a more consistent experience with centralized alerts, reporting, and history for intrusion, access control, video and fire monitoring.

“More than 20 years ago, Alarm.com transformed residential intrusion by combining reliable signal communication with a modern cloud platform and connected user experience,” said Dan Kerzner, president of Platforms Business at Alarm.com. “The Fire Communicator applies that same model to commercial fire, giving service providers a simpler way to manage installations, monitoring, and customer accounts while helping businesses bring fire monitoring into the same day-to-day workflows they already use for the rest of their security system.”

LSA releases third annual Top 40 list

MEDFORD, N.J. — The Life Safety Alliance (LSA), a not-for-profit organization advancing global life safety and security through partnership and collaboration, has unveiled its annual list of the Top 40 Global Thought Leaders in

Security and Life Safety. The 2026 honorees span the breadth of the industry, from physical security and life safety to cybersecurity, risk and crisis management, and occupational health and safety. The list brings together practitioners, technology and service providers, researchers, and academics from 13 countries across six continents.

The 2026 scoring criteria added two new categories: Expert Witness, recognizing individuals called upon to provide specialized testimony in litigation, insurance, or investigations; and Legislative & Regulatory Testimony, for those who influence policy through formal testimony before legislative bodies, regulatory agencies, or standards organizations. Nineteen of the 41 honorees are from countries outside the United States, and four of those — Austria, India, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay — appear on the list for the first time.

Security Central names Whisnant chief compliance officer

STATESVILLE, N.C. – Security Central has appointed Tommy Whisnant as chief compliance officer. With nearly three decades of experience in the electronic security and alarm industry, Whisnant brings extensive expertise in field operations, executive leadership, licensing, regulatory affairs, and corporate compliance. In this role, Whisnant will lead Security Central’s compliance strategy, strengthen the company’s regulatory and operational framework, and serve as a trusted resource for Security Central’s partners as they navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment. “Tommy brings an exceptional combination of operational experience, regulatory knowledge, and genuine commitment to our industry,” said Caroline Brown, CEO of Security Central. “Compliance is not simply a corporate requirement; it is fundamental to protecting the trust our partners and their customers place in us. Tommy’s leadership will help us continue raising the standard while supporting responsible growth, innovation, and long-term partnership.” Whisnant is a recognized industry leader and an active contributor to several national and state organizations dedicated to advancing the electronic security profession. He serves on the Electronic Security Association Government Relations Committee, The Monitoring Association Government Relations Committee, The Monitoring Association Compliance Committee, the Florida Legislative Committee, and the North Carolina and South Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police False Alarm Reduction Committee. He also serves as Secretary of the Security Industry Alarm Coalition Board. “Security Central has built a strong reputation by leading with integrity, investing in innovation, and treating its partners like family,” said Whisnant. “I am honored to join the organization and look forward to working alongside our team, customers and industry partners to strengthen compliance, advocate for the electronic security profession, and create new opportunities for sustainable growth.”

DigiFlight taps new director of cybersecurity compliance

COLUMBIA, Md. – DigiFlight Inc. has named Jermaine Stanley as director of cybersecurity compliance. Stanley brings more than 25 years of experience in cybersecurity compliance, governance and enterprise risk management across the financial services, government, technology, insurance, and non-profit sectors. Stanley will oversee enterprise cyber risk and compliance initiatives for defense contractors and federal suppliers. Stanley is the immediate past president of the ISACA Greater Washington, DC Chapter and previously served on the ISACA Foundation Board, helping award more than $1.4 million in scholarships globally. He holds a Master’s degree in Software Engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and maintains multiple industry certifications, including CISA, CDPSE and CMMC Certified Professional. "Jermaine's extensive experience in cybersecurity governance, compliance, and risk management comes at a critical time for organizations navigating increasingly complex cybersecurity and regulatory requirements,” said Stan Oliver, CEO of DigiFlight. “His leadership will strengthen our ability to help government agencies and defense contractors achieve compliance, reduce cyber risk, and build more resilient security programs. Just as importantly, Jermaine brings a deep commitment to advancing the cybersecurity profession and developing the next generation of security leaders, which aligns perfectly with DigiFlight's mission and values.”

HID expands portfolio with biometric reader

AUSTIN, Texas – HID has announced the North American availability of its HID Amico biometric facial recognition readers, making fast, secure and friction-free biometric access practical for a much broader range of organizations. Amico expands HID's biometric portfolio across a wider spectrum of use cases, deployment sizes and price points, bringing facial recognition within reach for small and medium-sized businesses, says the company. "Organizations no longer have to choose between stronger security and a seamless user experience," said Sally Reitan, director of product marketing, PACS NAM at HID. "Facial biometrics have reached a point where they're practical for a much wider range of organizations. HID Amico gives customers an affordable way to deploy friction-free access while maintaining the flexibility to support cards, mobile credentials, PINs and QR codes as their identity strategies evolve, so they can adopt biometrics on their own terms." Long associated with high-security government facilities and critical infrastructure, facial biometrics are becoming increasingly attractive for everyday access control. Advances in edge processing, artificial intelligence and sensor technology have significantly improved performance while reducing deployment complexity and cost, making the technology accessible to small and medium-sized businesses seeking stronger security and a better user experience, says the company.

Speco launches unified platform

AMITYVILLE, N.Y. — Speco Technologies has launched SecureGuard Cloud (SGC), a unified platform designed to simplify how security systems are managed. SecureGuard Cloud combines key Speco solutions into a single portal, bringing together cloud streaming, cloud recording, system health monitoring, remote device management, user administration and multi-site visibility under one login. The platform gives integrators the ability to remotely manage systems, monitor device health, configure equipment, and access video across multiple locations from a centralized interface. "Security systems have become increasingly connected, but managing them shouldn't become more complicated," said Todd Keller, president of Speco Technologies. "SecureGuard Cloud was built to simplify system management while giving our dealers and integrators new ways to create value for their customers. SecureGuard Cloud supports flexible deployment options that allow customers to leverage cloud recording and storage while maintaining local recording on SD cards or recorders to meet operational, compliance, or retention requirements. This hybrid approach gives end users the flexibility to adopt cloud services at their own pace while preserving the benefits of on-premise storage and playback, the company says.

BearCom opens technology experience center

GARLAND, Texas – BearCom has opened the M10 Technology Center, an experience center focused exclusively on Motorola Solutions technology. Located at BearCom’s corporate headquarters here, it is the ﬂagship facility of M10 Security, BearCom’s newly dedicated division created to design, sell and support Motorola Solutions video security and access control for enterprise customers from demonstration to deployment. “This is an integrator-hosted facility — not a manufacturer showroom,” said Hubert de Pesquidoux, executive chairman and interim CEO, BearCom. “The people running the demos are the same people responsible for design, installation and long-term support. That accountability is what makes this different, and it’s built on the strength of our longstanding relationship with Motorola Solutions which spans several decades.” As the largest Motorola Solutions channel partner in North America, BearCom has the national footprint and portfolio depth to support enterprise customers from initial demonstration through to long-term deployment.

Security expert launches podcast

ATLANTA – Longtime security expert Jordan Frankel has launched Ask The Security Sensei, a podcast that unites former home invaders, veteran law enforcement professionals and security experts to expose misleading security product claims. The Sensei's guests evaluate today's most popular home security products to identify which ones actually deter criminals and which ones provide nothing more than a false sense of security. In addition to discussions covering home invasions, burglaries, robberies, victim selection, criminal tactics and practical crime prevention, Ask The Security Sensei will feature special episodes dedicated exclusively to reviewing and testing today's most popular home security products. Frankel has several decades of experience helping protect homes, businesses, government facilities, celebrities, Fortune 500 companies, former U.S. presidents and military personnel from criminal threats. His security expertise and award-winning inventions have also been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, Fox News, and in numerous national publications. Future episodes will also feature locksmiths, security product manufacturers and homeowners whose firsthand experiences offer viewers a rare perspective on crime, home security and the products designed to protect them.

Perle Systems marks 50 years in business

PRINCETON, N.J. – Perle Systems is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Founded in 1976, the company has grown from a developer of hardware-based communication devices into a manufacturer of high-reliability connectivity technologies used in mission-critical environments worldwide in industries such as finance, electric utilities, industrial manufacturing, transportation, education, healthcare and telecommunications. Perle Systems is recognized globally for designing and manufacturing a broad range of enterprise grade networking hardware. Its portfolio includes serial to Ethernet converters, console servers for out-of-band management, fiber media converters, industrial Ethernet switches, cellular routers, Ethernet extenders and IoT connectivity solutions, all engineered to deliver secure, reliable, and seamless network interoperability. As Perle Systems moves into its next chapter, the company says it remains focused on innovation, sustainability and customer-driven development to meet the evolving needs of industries. Perle has offices in nine countries and sells its products through a globally established distributor, system integrator and reseller channel.

Security 101 promotes Jamie Vos to regional leadership role

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—Security 101 has promoted Jamie Vos to vice president of sales & operations for its West Region. Vos will take charge of sales leadership and operational execution across Security 101's western U.S. territory. He will also help support the integration of acquired companies into the national security integrator's growing footprint. The move is part of a broader organizational initiative by Security 101 to establish dedicated regional vice president positions throughout the company, with searches underway for two additional regional leadership roles as it builds a management structure designed to support continued organic and strategic growth. “Our growth is exciting, but growth also requires structure, leadership and accountability,” said Greg Daly, CEO of Security 101. “Jamie built and led one of the most respected independent integrators in the Pacific Northwest before joining us, and elevating proven leaders like him into national roles is exactly how we intend to grow. He brings the experience, credibility and practical understanding of this business to help us scale while staying close to our teams and customers.” Vos is well known throughout the security industry for his leadership of Security Solutions Northwest, a Bellingham, Wash.-based integrator that became part of Security 101 in 2023. A second-generation security professional, he entered the industry in 1994 through his family company, Bellingham Lock & Safe, and has since held roles spanning locksmithing, electronic security, operations and executive leadership.

NAPCO restructures sales leadership to support growth strategy

AMITYVILLE, N.Y.—NAPCO Security Technologies has reorganized its sales and support teams under a new companywide growth strategy aimed at expanding sales across its commercial fire, security, access control and locking product lines. The restructuring was developed by Chief Revenue Officer Joe Pipczynski and took effect July 1. According to the company, the changes are designed to align sales resources more closely with customer needs as security technologies continue to converge. As part of the reorganization, NAPCO combined its dealer-focused fire, security and access control sales teams. The unified group will support those offerings through independent manufacturers’ representative firms and security distributors across North America. Stephen Spinelli, senior vice president of sales for all NAPCO divisions, said the move mirrors the company’s approach to integrating software and hardware solutions. “Much like the MVP Cloud Access platform combines the strengths of the company’s software and hardware, with this new plan, NAPCO has combined its dealer-oriented fire & security and access control sales teams,” Spinelli said. Under the new structure, Rob Etmans, formerly with Napco Access, has been named vice president/general manager for fire, access control and security technology. He will oversee the team alongside Sales Directors Troy Bonnano in the East and Christian Brandow in the West. Elliot Bean, recently promoted to vice president of distribution, will manage distributor relationships. NAPCO also merged its Alarm Lock and Marks USA sales organizations. The combined team will focus on locking and access control products, including MVP-EZ mobile app access management solutions, through contract hardware and locking distributors. Ray Krispin has been appointed vice president/general manager of locking sales and will lead the effort with Sales Directors Chris Donohue and Lorne Landry. In additional leadership changes, David Sperber was named vice president of national accounts and will work with Manager Ric Gibbey to support the company’s largest partners. Tom Karl, vice president of corporate sales, will continue to support the group from NAPCO headquarters. The company also said Duane Warehime will return to a previous role overseeing international sales while managing strategic special projects. On the customer support side, Dominic Macri was promoted to vice president of corporate customer relations. In his expanded position, he will oversee technical support, technical training, field sales engineering and inside customer sales operations. Pipczynski said the restructuring is intended to strengthen customer support, create strategic partnerships and expand NAPCO’s presence in new markets. “I am confident these changes will exploit our strengths and successes, increase overall support and expand NAPCO’s loyal customer base of security professionals under our NapcONE offering,” he said. “This plan is designed to effectively multiply our workforce, position us to create more strategic partnerships, and attain key company goals and metrics, with an eye toward double-digit YoY growth.”

Security 101 appoints Mike Capra as regional sales director …

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—Security 101 has named Mike Capra regional sales director for its South Region, adding a veteran security industry sales leader as the company continues to expand its national footprint. In announcing the appointment, Security 101 said Capra brings more than 30 years of sales and leadership experience, including expertise in territory strategy, sales training, proposal development and contract negotiation. “Mike has spent his career building and leading successful sales organizations in this industry,” said Ken Poole, chief revenue officer at Security 101. “He understands both the sales and operations sides of the business, and that combination will serve our customers and our teams well as we continue to grow in the region.” Capra joins Security 101 from Johnson Controls, where he served as regional security sales director for eight years. Earlier in his career, he held regional sales leadership positions with Diebold, Tyco Integrated Security and ADT Security Services. According to the company, Capra will work alongside Michael Walton, vice president of the North Region, to support growth initiatives and strengthen regional sales leadership. The appointment reflects Security 101’s continued investment in its sales organization as demand for integrated security solutions grows across the South, the company said.

… appoints John May as regional sales director for North Region

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.— Security 101 has named John May regional sales director for its North Region, continuing the company's efforts to strengthen regional sales leadership as it expands its presence in key markets. In his new role, May will work alongside Michael Walton, vice president of the North Region, to support sales growth and customer engagement initiatives across the territory. “John brings the kind of experience and customer focus that helps a sales organization scale the right way,” said Ken Poole, chief revenue officer of Security 101. “His track record speaks for itself, and I'm confident he'll make an immediate impact across our team.” May joins Security 101 with more than 30 years of security industry sales and leadership experience. Most recently, he served as regional security sales director at Johnson Controls, a position he held for eight years. Earlier in his career, May held regional sales leadership roles with Diebold, Tyco Integrated Security and ADT Security Services, where he focused on territory strategy, sales training, proposal development and contract negotiations.

California Alarm Association names Esther Aviles executive director

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—The California Alarm Association (CAA) has appointed Esther Aviles as its new executive director. Aviles will oversee the association’s day-to-day operations and work with the board of directors to support CAA’s mission of serving California’s electronic security and life safety industry. According to the association, Aviles brings more than 20 years of experience in marketing, customer service, business operations, event planning, human resources and nonprofit administration. She is the owner of ERA & Associates Events, LLC, where she has provided administrative support, strategic planning, marketing and event management services to organizations. “On behalf of the board of directors, we are excited to welcome Esther to the California Alarm Association,” CAA President Matt Hoffman said. “Her extensive nonprofit management experience, passion for member service, and proven leadership make her an outstanding fit for our Association. We are confident she will help continue the growth and success of CAA while providing exceptional support to our members, volunteers and industry partners.” Aviles said she is looking forward to working with the association’s membership and leadership. “I am honored to join the California Alarm Association and look forward to getting to know the membership, supporting the board of directors, and working alongside everyone to continue building a strong and successful association for years to come,” she said. CAA also recognized outgoing Executive Director Paige Meek, who served in the role for the past three years. During her tenure, Meek oversaw conferences and educational events while supporting the association’s operations and growth initiatives.

Valcom, Kokomo24/7 partner on integrated school safety platform

ROANOKE, Va., and NORTHBROOK, Ill.—Valcom and Kokomo24/7 have formed a strategic partnership aimed at delivering a unified school safety and operations ecosystem that combines on-premises communications infrastructure with cloud-based school management tools. The companies said the partnership is designed to address the fragmented nature of many school safety deployments, where emergency communications, visitor management, attendance tracking, incident response and compliance functions often operate through separate platforms. Under the agreement, Valcom will provide communications technologies including IP paging, intercom, emergency notification, visual alerting and its V-Guardian Alert wearable panic button solution. Kokomo24/7 will contribute its cloud-based platform for visitor management, student attendance, reunification, behavioral threat assessment, incident management and operational workflows. “School safety requires more than a panic button or a paging system. It requires every technology to work together,” said Ray Butler, president of Valcom. “Our partnership with Kokomo24/7 creates a trusted unified ecosystem functioning as one solution, so schools gain faster response times and streamlined operations every day.” The companies said the integrated offering is intended to help schools manage the full safety lifecycle, including prevention, mitigation, protection, response and recovery. According to Kokomo24/7 Founder and CEO Daniel J. Lee, school districts are increasingly seeking integrated technology platforms that reduce complexity and improve interoperability. “Districts are looking for less fragmentation and more connected solutions,” Lee said. “By integrating Kokomo24/7 with Valcom, we're helping schools bridge the gap between physical infrastructure and cloud software.” The combined platform allows schools to initiate emergency communications while simultaneously launching digital workflows that can account for students, staff and visitors, support incident command activities, simplify reunification processes and assist with post-incident recovery efforts. Valcom specializes in IP-based communications, emergency notification and life-safety technologies, while Kokomo24/7 markets its School Safety Cloud platform to K-12 districts.

Allied Universal names Melissa Butler VP of communications

IRVINE, Calif.—Allied Universal has appointed Melissa Butler as vice president of communications, where she will oversee internal and external communications efforts across North America. In the role, Butler will lead corporate communications, public relations, social media, executive communications and crisis communications initiatives, while helping align communications strategies with business priorities through the use of data and analytics. She joins Allied Universal from global communications agency Burson, a WPP company, where she served as vice president. In that position, Butler led integrated communications teams focused on combining data-driven insights, emerging technologies and storytelling to support client reputation and brand-building efforts. Butler brings more than 15 years of experience in public relations and marketing communications. During her career, she has developed communications strategies for major brands including Verizon, The Coca-Cola Company, McDonald's, Mazda, Spotify and Hyatt. "Melissa has built her career helping brands tell their stories in ways that resonate with audiences and deliver real business results," said Lasse Glassen, global chief communications and investor relations officer at Allied Universal. "Her expertise in combining reputation management, data analytics, artificial intelligence and creative storytelling will be invaluable as we continue to elevate how we share the Allied Universal story with our clients, our employees and the communities we serve."

BioConnect, Genetec formalize long-standing integration partnership

TORONTO—BioConnect recently announced that its technology integration with Genetec has been certified through the Genetec Development Acceleration Program (DAP), formalizing a collaboration between the two companies that spans more than a decade. According to BioConnect, the certification strengthens a relationship that has already resulted in more than 40 shared customers across multiple market segments. The companies said the integration combines BioConnect's biometric identity and no-enrollment onboarding capabilities with the Genetec Security Center platform to help organizations manage access control at scale. “This official integration represents the next chapter in a decade-long relationship between BioConnect and Genetec built on innovation, trust, and shared customer success,” said Edsel Shreve, general manager at BioConnect. Shreve said many organizations continue to rely on legacy biometric authentication systems that were not designed to address modern scalability, compliance and cyber-physical security requirements. “Together with Genetec, we’re helping enterprises move beyond legacy systems with a more intelligent, scalable and secure approach to biometric authentication,” he said. François Brouillet, senior product line manager, access control, for Genetec, said BioConnect has been an established integration partner within the Genetec ecosystem for years. “BioConnect has been a trusted integration partner within the Genetec ecosystem for years, and we’re pleased to welcome them into our Technology Partner Program,” Brouillet said. “This formalizes a long-standing collaboration and reinforces our shared commitment to delivering open, interoperable access control solutions to our customers.” The companies said the BioConnect-Genetec Deep Embed integration enables security administrators to perform biometric enrollment and template management directly within Genetec Security Desk. BioConnect said the integration allows customers to manage biometric access across facilities while improving operational efficiency, increasing security visibility and supporting compliance efforts. The companies noted the offering is designed for organizations operating in regulated environments, including data centers, critical infrastructure facilities and enterprise settings.

ESA opens booth, sponsorship sales for ESX 2027 in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla.—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) has opened booth and sponsorship opportunities for ESX 2027, scheduled for June 28 to July 1. The event, which will be held at the Tampa Convention Center, will feature an expo floor for manufacturers, technology providers and service partners seeking to connect with security industry decision-makers. Event organizers said ESX remains focused on fostering business relationships between exhibitors and company owners, executives and managers seeking new solutions and services. ESA cited attendee data indicating that nearly 80% of participants expect to make a purchase or form a partnership as a result of conversations held during the event. In addition to the expo floor, ESX 2027 will feature educational sessions, Tech Talk presentations and networking events designed to facilitate business development and industry collaboration. “ESX is where you have quality conversations with the leaders shaping the future of the security and life safety industry,” said ESX Chairman George De Marco. “The conversations that happen here go beyond booth visits. They lead to partnerships, new opportunities and business growth. If you want meaningful access to this industry's decision-makers, Tampa in 2027 is where you need to be.” Booth space and sponsorship opportunities are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with organizers noting that premium locations are expected to fill quickly. Sponsorship packages include exposure through digital, onsite and print channels before, during and after the event.

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