In brief: SIA announces new Board of Directors chair, Milestone Systems announces AI, Preferred Technologies receives two Genetec 2025 Channel Partner Awards

LAS VEGAS—The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced its new board of directors chair - Mike Mathes of Convergint - and presented two new board members at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, held March 24 at ISC West. 

The SIA Executive Committee for 2026 includes:

• Chair: Mike Mathes, executive vice president, Convergint
• Immediate Past Chair: Scott Dunn, president, Dunn Strategic Advisory
• Secretary: Dave Ilardi, senior vice president and president of the Americas, Allegion
• Treasurer: John Nemerofsky, chief operating officer, SAGE Integration
• At-Large Officer: Tara Dunning, vice president of converging technologies, global strategy and sales, Wesco

The new SIA Board of Directors members, who will serve an initial two-year term from 2026 to 2028, are:

• John Maffey, president and CEO, M3T Corporation
• James Marcella, director, industry associations, Axis Communications

Additionally, SIA confirmed six returning board members for the 2026–2028 term:

• Alex Castaneda, corporate vice president, North America video security and access control, Motorola Solutions
• Andrew Elvish, vice president of global marketing, Genetec
• Brian Harrell, chief security officer, FirstEnergy
• Björn Lidefelt, president and head, HID Global
• Lee Odess, CEO, The Access Control Collective
• Julaine Simmons, vice president of security and electronic systems, M.C. Dean

“On behalf of the SIA team and our members, I am thrilled to congratulate our new Board of Directors chair, Mike Mathes, as well as our new board members and the SIA Executive Committee for assuming their roles for the 2026–2028 term. The SIA Board of Directors is a committed, impressive and knowledgeable group of expert leaders in security, and their service on the board helps us to drive the association and our industry forward,” said SIA CEO Don Erickson. “We also thank our immediate past chair, Scott Dunn, and outgoing board members James Rothstein, Tom Cook and Teresa Wu for their impact and leadership in guiding SIA in a number of strategic areas.”

Milestone Systems announces AI, analytics built for security operations

COPENHAGEN, Denmark—Milestone Systems has announced new artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics solutions, enabling security teams to deploy generative AI with confidence. These include AI Search, Video Summarization, and Video Anonymization. While generative AI is transforming other industries, many security operators still rely on manual processes for footage review, incident documentation, and video anonymization. The stakes in security are high. Missed alarms or false positives can have serious consequences, making organizations cautious about hallucinations, inconsistent outputs, and trusting automated systems where accurate judgement is essential. "How can we build on our decades of experience in video management to prepare our customers for the next generation of artificial intelligence? The answer is trust. Trust that the data is compliant, trust that the AI is accurate, and trust that these tools will genuinely make operators' jobs easier. That's what we're delivering today,” said Andrew Burnett, Milestone chief technology officer. Video Anonymization is powered by brighter AI's deep anonymization technology and will be available soon in Arcules and XProtect.

Preferred Technologies receives two Genetec 2025 Channel Partner Awards

HOUSTON—Preferred Technologies, LLC (Pref-Tech) announced that it has been awarded two Genetec 2025 Channel Partner Awards - USA Public Sector Partner of the Year and USA Central Region Partner. These awards celebrate exceptional sales performance, service excellence, technical expertise, and commitment to delivering industry-leading security and intelligence solutions. The 2025 USA Public Sector Partner of the Year award highlights Pref-Tech’s outstanding performance and excellence in serving public sector customers, including transportation, law enforcement, and education. Pref-Tech was also awarded the USA Central Region Partner distinction for top regional sales performance, notable year-over-year growth, and consistently exceptional service across the Genetec portfolio.  “We at Pref-Tech hold Genetec in very high regard. Our companies share common values, an appreciation for our employees, a love for innovation, and a desire to build long-lasting companies. We also hold everyone in the Genetec ecosystem in very high regard. Genetec Partners are the best of the best. To be recognized by such an incredible company among such amazing security integrators is a true honor. We are grateful for the recognition!” said Shaun Castillo, president of Pref-Tech.

Brivo integrates with Actuate AI to enhance RVM, reduce false alarms

AUSTIN, Texas—Brivo has announced an integration with artificial intelligence (AI) video analytics company Actuate to deliver additional advanced AI video analytics via the Brivo Security Suite. Ideal for enhancing remote video monitoring (RVM) effectiveness, Actuate’s AI is designed for real-time detection, false alarm reduction, and faster operator intervention during security incidents. Capabilities include:

• Intruder detection
• Hard hat detection
• Crowd detection
• Loitering detection
• Fire and smoke detection

These combined capabilities give integrators and monitoring centers a cloud-first foundation designed for high-stakes, operator-driven environments. “The RVM market is moving from experimental AI to mission-critical AI,” said Tijmen Vos, VP of product at Brivo. “With Actuate, we’re adding a layer of intelligence for professional monitoring environments - where accuracy, speed, and trust in the alert really matter. Together, we’re helping monitoring centers cut through noise, focus on real incidents, and deliver better outcomes for their customers.”

ProdataKey announces new video management integration with Solink

DRAPER, Utah—ProdataKey (PDK), a cloud-based access control provider, announced that it now offers a new cloud-based integration with Solink - unifying access control, video surveillance, and point-of-sale (POS) data in a single cloud platform. The integration automatically links access events from PDK with synchronized video and transactional data in Solink, giving retailers and security teams immediate visual context for incidents, faster investigations, and improved visibility across locations. By combining access control data with video analytics and business intelligence, the joint solution helps organizations respond to security events faster, reduce retail loss, and gain operational insights without replacing existing camera infrastructure.The ProdataKey and Solink integration is available now for integrators and retail organizations seeking a more unified, cloud-based approach to security and operations. To learn more, visit prodatakey.com/integrations.

System Surveyor announces affiliate partnerships with six manufacturer companies

  AUSTIN, Texas—Reinforcing its commitment to an open platform for security system design, System Surveyor has announced affiliate partnerships with six additional manufacturers - DMP, Alarm.com, Avigilon and Pelco (Motorola Solutions companies), Radionix and Zenitel. With the addition of these solutions to the System Surveyor Manufacturer Partner Program, System Surveyor users gain access to an expanded catalog of video surveillance, access control and other security solutions that includes more than 30 manufacturers to streamline site surveys, intelligently design systems and automate a bill of materials for physical security projects. “We are addressing the need for an open platform that can reflect the variety of technologies that professionals actually deploy in the field,” said System Surveyor CEO Chris Hugman. “Our Manufacturer Partner Program continues to expand with many respected manufacturers.  This is the first step in our goal to assist users in selecting from a range of manufacturer technologies when developing the initial system design.” To learn more about the Manufacturer Partner Program, visit SystemSurveyor.com/Partners. Manufacturers interested in joining the program can reach out for details to join the program.

SIA names Andrew Campagnola as chair of Built Environment Advisory Board

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Andrew Campagnola as the new chair of the Built Environment Advisory Board - an expert-led group that fosters engagement between the global security industry and adjacent markets such as proptech and smart buildings through partnerships, education and thought leadership.Campagnola serves as director of product management at Kastle, where he leads product strategy for managed security solutions focused on commercial real estate and multifamily environments. He has spent his career working across every side of the security industry - as an end user, integrator, consultant and manufacturer - with roles spanning sales, engineering, operations and product management.  “Under Lee Odess, the SIA Built Environment Advisory Board established our industry’s voice in the built environment. Under Dan Cremins, it expanded its scope. I’m excited to take on this role and work with the board to take it even further,” said Campagnola. SIA’s Built Environment Advisory Board focuses on how the integration of physical security systems with all technology used in building spaces can create more comprehensive smart building solutions. The group’s efforts and activities have included publishing the SIA Proptech Report, which evaluates proptech trends, market size, and buying interests affiliated with security solutions in commercial real estate, including office environments and multifamily housing; authoring expert blogs and articles on key topics in built environment security; and co-hosting the ESG Week Virtual Symposium with SIA’s Environmental, Social and Governance Advisory Board.

Allied Universal launches HELIAUS Guest visitor management solution

IRVINE, Calif.—Allied Universal has announced the release of HELIAUS Guest, its automated enterprise visitor management system designed to replace antiquated clipboard visitor sign-in methods. Part of the company’s AI-driven HELIAUS workforce management solution, HELIAUS Guest manages every stage of the visitor experience by simplifying pre-screening and automating compliance reporting. The platform is available in the U.S. and goes beyond basic visitor management by automating security and safety processes to help mitigate risk.  Administrators can set up automatic watch lists to instantly notify security if someone attempts to enter the building and should be refused entrance. Identification credentials can also be automatically verified ensuring only approved people are entering a client’s location.“Organizations today are rethinking how they secure their facilities and manage access to people and places,” said Steve Jones, global chairman and CEO of Allied Universal. “HELIAUS Guest reflects our continued investment in technology that strengthens security while improving the daily experience of our clients and their visitors.”

Everon appoints Jay Robertson as chief business operations officer

IRVING, Texas—Everon has announced the promotion of Jay Robertson to chief business operations officer, a newly created executive leadership role reporting directly to Don Young, chief executive officer. In this expanded position, Robertson will oversee Everon’s centralized, customer-facing operations along with the company’s core business support functions. Establishing this new role represents an important milestone in Everon’s strategy to continually elevate the customer experience, streamline processes through intentional AI investment, and strengthen cross-functional alignment across the organization. He will lead the Business Operations organization, bringing together Everon’s Monitoring Operations, Customer Care & Retention, Video Solutions, Shared Services, Product Management, and Project Management departments under a single, centralized operational leader. “Jay’s appointment marks an exciting and strategically important step in Everon’s evolution as a differentiated service provider and customer-centric security partner,” said Everon CEO Don Young.  “By centralizing our customer-facing operations and critical business support teams under a single leader, we are building the operational foundation required to achieve greater agility, speed, and service consistency. Further supported by focused AI investment, Jay’s proven leadership will be instrumental in driving forward our commitment to delivering industry-leading operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers across the U.S.” As part of Everon’s strengthened customer-centric strategy, Everon also appointed Michael Forbes as senior director, Customer Care & Retention to join the Business Operations team. 

DMP’s Meg DiVito promoted to director of marketing

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.—Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) has announced the promotion of Meg DiVito to director of marketing. In this role, DiVito will be responsible for leading the marketing team’s operational execution, partnering with DMP’s executive management group in developing the company’s multi-year channel, product and communications strategy. DiVito brings more than a decade of marketing leadership, including nearly two years with DMP. “I’m incredibly proud of the work our team has accomplished over the past two years and grateful for the opportunity to lead such a talented group,” said DiVito. “I look forward to developing strategies that strengthen DMP’s position as the choice for professionals, enabling our dealers to elevate their brands and stand out in a competitive market.”

DMP appoints Tyler Gebert as regional sales manager, Northern California SPRINGFIELD, Mo.—Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) has announced the appointment of Tyler Gebert as regional sales manager for the Northern California territory. With a decade of experience in the security industry, he will provide pivotal service and support to DMP dealers throughout Northern California, Oregon and Nevada. “Throughout my career I’ve trusted DMP products in my customers’ homes and businesses, as well as in my own home,” Gebert said. “Choosing to work for DMP and talk to people about products I’ve known and trusted for the last 10 years was an easy decision.” Gebert recently served in leadership positions at Valley Communications, Inc. and Sonitrol of Sacramento. He brings a vast knowledge of DMP technology to his new role, making him well-suited to assist dealers and drive regional advancement in the Northern California territory.

ICT promotes Jeff June to VP of sales and GM of the U.S. 

CENTENNIAL, Colo.—Integrated Control Technology (ICT) has formally announced the promotion of Jeff June to vice president of sales and general manager of the United States. With more than two decades of sales and leadership experience, June has delivered measurable results at ICT in a remarkably short timeframe. In under a year, he has driven meaningful U.S. sales growth, reinforced partner engagement, and helped refine go-to-market strategies to support scalable expansion. Before joining ICT, June served in senior leadership roles at Kastle Systems, leading high-performance sales organizations and enterprise growth efforts. "Jeff has made a meaningful impact on our U.S. business. He has built an experienced team that showcases the value of ICT’s Protege GX platform, a unified, full-stack solution delivering a single pane of glass to end users. GX removes the friction of fragmented physical security to deliver a lower total cost of ownership with greater flexibility for ICT customers and partners," said Andy Bane, CEO of ICT. In his expanded role, June will oversee all U.S. sales operations and general management responsibilities, with a focus on revenue growth, market expansion, and partner success. “Stepping into this role is an exciting opportunity,” said June. “ICT is deeply committed to empowering partners with solutions that help them grow more efficiently and competitively. I’m looking forward to continuing to build a strong U.S. team that keeps partner success at the center of everything we do.”

Vector Security hires David G. Smith as chief financial officer

PITTSBURGH—Vector Security, Inc., a provider of intelligent security and automation solutions tailored to residential and business customers, has hired David G. Smith as chief financial officer. In this role, Smith serves as a key member of Vector Security’s executive leadership team, overseeing the company’s financial strategy and operations. His responsibilities include financial planning and analysis, accounting and reporting, budgeting, treasury, capital allocation, risk management, and banking relationships. With more than two decades of financial leadership experience, Smith most recently served as CFO at Protein Bar Holdings, LLC, where he led comprehensive financial strategy and value creation initiatives.  “Dave’s ability to align financial strategy with enterprise growth makes him a strong addition to our leadership team,” said Pamela J. Petrow, president and CEO of Vector Security. “As we focus on disciplined growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation, his leadership will play a critical role in supporting our strategic priorities, and positioning the company for continued success.”

Pimloc appoints Andre Greco as vice president of U.S. sales 

SAN FRANCISCO—Pimloc, an artificial intelligence (AI) video privacy and analytics company, has announced the appointment of Andre Greco as vice president of U.S. sales. In this role, Greco will lead Pimloc’s U.S. sales strategy, working with organizations to responsibly manage and utilize sensitive video, image, audio, and document data while protecting personally identifiable information (PII). “Security technology has evolved dramatically over the past decade,” said Simon Randall, CEO of Pimloc. “Organizations now have access to unprecedented volumes of data from CCTV, body-worn cameras, dash cameras, audio recordings, digital records, and other media. The opportunity is enormous – but so is the responsibility to manage that data in ways that protect privacy and maintain public trust. Andre’s experience scaling sales organizations across the security ecosystem makes him the ideal leader to help organizations unlock that value responsibly.” Greco will focus on expanding Pimloc’s U.S. presence and strengthening relationships with organizations seeking scalable ways to manage sensitive media while maintaining privacy, compliance, and operational transparency. “Organizations have spent years investing in security solutions that capture enormous amounts of information,” said Greco. “What many are realizing now is that capturing the data was only the first step – ensuring that sensitive content can be used, reviewed, and shared while protecting personal privacy can be far more complex. Pimloc’s Secure Redact provides the missing layer that makes that possible, and I’m excited to work with customers across the U.S. as they rethink how sensitive data is handled.”

HID announces Converged Credentials solution

AUSTIN, Texas — At ISC West 2026, HID announced the launch of HID Converged Credentials at booth #9053. This solution allows organizations to secure their facilities and manage employee identities and credentials through a single, unified platform. The solution consolidates physical and logical access under a single phishing-resistant credential, reducing vendor complexity and strengthening security posture without disrupting existing infrastructure. "Our customers have trusted HID to secure their facilities for decades. HID Converged Credentials is a direct response to what they're telling us: they want fewer vendors, less complexity and a credential that works everywhere, from the front door to the desktop and the cloud. We're uniquely positioned to deliver that, because identity is in our DNA," said Daniel Gundlach, Vice President and Head of Business Unit, NAM - PACS, HID. Visit HID at booth #9053 at ISC West 2026 to experience converged access firsthand, with physical access and identity experts on hand to walk attendees through the broader HID portfolio.

Securitas Technology to offer Ambient.ai threat detection and automation platform

UNIONTOWN, Ohio — Securitas Technology, and Ambient.ai, a provider of agentic physical security, have announced a global reseller agreement to bring the Ambient.ai platform to Securitas Technology’s global client base. The platform transforms traditional security into proactive threat detection and automation where AI continuously perceives, understands, and acts on real-world events in real time alongside human operators. “Securitas Technology is committed to staying at the forefront of technology innovation in physical security, helping our clients to improve security, streamline operations, and gain intelligence on every aspect of their business or organizational performance,” said Tony Byerly, Global President and CEO at Securitas Technology. “This partnership with Ambient.ai is another important step in our use of AI tools to truly transform security and deliver excellence for our clients —offering faster, more accurate outcomes in an increasingly complex risk environment.” The Ambient.ai platform joins other recent new offerings, including the SecureStat Cumulus AI cloud video surveillance solution. Commenting for Ambient.ai, Shikhar Shrestha, CEO and co-founder of Ambient.ai said, “This agreement with Securitas Technology means we can bring the path to Agentic Physical Security to enterprises at global scale helping clients move from manual, reactive operations to intelligence-led security where AI handles the complexity so operators can focus on what matters most.”

ASSA ABLOY showcases solutions at ISC West 2026

LAS VEGAS — ASSA ABLOY will return to ISC West 2026 to showcase its range of access solutions, with visitors to Booth #8061 able to see ASSA ABLOY's latest innovations in comprehensive door security and access control, and discuss real-world challenges with the company’s team of experts. “Staying ahead of emerging challenges and opportunities starts with meaningful conversations and collaboration,” says Angelo Faenza, Head of Digital Access Solutions at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas. “Events like ISC West create a unique environment for connecting with partners and customers, gaining insight into their evolving needs, and working together to shape what comes next. We’re looking forward to being back on the show floor to engage in those conversations and share how we can support the industry moving forward.”

The ASSA ABLOY solutions on display at ISC West 2026 will be: 

• The Centrios Smart Reader Expansion Unit. 
• The IN220 Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) lock from Corbin Russwin and SARGENT
• The DoorBird D31TDV IP video intercom 
• The newly announced DoorBird A1103 and A1104
• Control iD iDFace Max 
• ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA 
• NorBell

ASSA ABLOY is pleased to welcome the SiteOwl team to ASSA ABLOY. It will be positioned right next to Openings Studio, the building information management software, for the viewer to see both demonstrations and learn how these systems complement each other and give an end-user full control over physical security products and building information.

Kwikset brings smart lock control to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Kwikset, a registered trademark of ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc., an ASSA ABLOY Group Company, has announced a smart lock integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The new functionality extends the convenience of the Kwikset app to the car, providing key-free access before drivers step out of their vehicle. With the Kwikset app, users can control compatible Kwikset smart locks using their vehicle’s display. Once a smartphone is connected to the vehicle, either wired or wirelessly, the Kwikset app appears alongside other supported apps, allowing users to select their home and tap to lock or unlock their door. “Homeowners want simple, convenient ways to manage access to their homes, especially during everyday moments like arriving in the driveway,” said Anujothi Dinakaran, software product manager at Kwikset at Kwikset. “By bringing the Kwikset app to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, we are extending smart lock control to the car and giving users an easy way to unlock or secure their door before they step outside.” Compatible locks connected through the Kwikset app appear automatically within the vehicle interface, allowing homeowners to view and manage multiple homes and locks from one place. Access through CarPlay and Android Auto is available to homeowners and administrators connected to the Kwikset app.