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PSA Security Network names Loyva as Exclusive Business Solutions Partner
March 12, 2026SSN Staff
HOUSTON—Loyva, a secure and easy-to-use e-sign, contract management, document repository, and vaulting platform, announced it has officially partnered with PSA Security Network as an Exclusive Business Solutions Partner.
The milestone marks Loyva as one of only 10 approved software solutions within PSA’s partner ecosystem, the largest security integrator network in North America.
The partnership makes Loyva’s platform directly available to PSA’s network of security integrators...
News Poll: Surveillance controversy shakes trust
March 11, 2026Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — Recent high‑profile scandals have put surveillance technology under renewed scrutiny, raising fresh questions about trust in the security industry, according to the results of this month’s SSN News Poll.
Security Systems News asked readers whether the backlash to Ring’s recent doorbell commercial and its connection to Flock Safety’s surveillance network is affecting customer conversations, confidence, or sales cycles. Half of...
Industry reckons with fear of Iranian cyberattacks
March 11, 2026Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — Military action involving Iran in recent days has sparked fears of digital reprisal, as cybersecurity experts across the industry prepare for potential attacks targeting critical systems and private data.
The consequences of such attacks could even spill into the physical world, according to RunSafe Security CEO Joe Saunders.
“With the U.S. and Israeli military bombing of Iran, the cyber domain becomes a channel for asymmetric response,”...
In brief: Allegion adds L.A.-based door/frame manufacturer, dormakaba adds to mobile wallet portfolio, SIA reveals Power 100
March 11, 2026SSN Staff
DUBLIN—Global security products and solutions provider Allegion - through one of its subsidiaries - has acquired privately held DCI Hollow Metal on Demand (DCI). Based in the Los Angeles area, DCI is a U.S. manufacturer of custom, quick-ship hollow metal doors and frames for industrial, commercial and institutional markets. DCI solutions are installed in a wide range of facilities, including hospitals and medical centers, government buildings, K12 schools...
Same old convergence, shiny new car smell
March 11, 2026Ken Showers, Managing Editor
There are a few new hubs that will be gracing the floor at ISC West this year, and while the tech and some of the faces might be new, I think the mission remains the same.
I won’t actually be in attendance this year, so I’ll have to get a firsthand accounting from Editor Cory Harris about how the new floor additions fit into the vibe of a big show like ISC West. Specifically, the new hubs are Digital Trust & Identity, ISC StartUps, and a Security Experience Center. Maybe nothing is...
AI, automation take center stage as ADT builds 'home of the future'
March 11, 2026Ken Showers, Managing Editor
BOCA RATON, Fla. — On the heels of strong financial results in 2025, ADT is now turning its focus on helping to redefine the future of smart homes and expanding its subscriber base in 2026.
During its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 earnings call, executives highlighted the company’s financial performance while outlining plans for the year ahead, emphasizing artificial intelligence (AI) and smart home innovation...
Hill Day wake-up call: TMA rallies Congress on spectrum, safety and security
March 11, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
WASHINGTON — From a looming 900 MHz spectrum reallocation that could disrupt millions of life‑safety devices to stalled federal school security funding and rising questions around artificial intelligence (AI), the security industry arrived on Capitol Hill March 4–5 with a clear message: Key federal decisions are putting core public‑safety infrastructure at risk.
Leaders from The Monitoring Association (TMA), the Security Industry Association...
Diversified Protective Services expands executive protection services
March 10, 2026SSN Staff
LOS ANGELES — Diversified Protective Services, a security firm headquartered in Los Angeles, has announced the expansion of its Executive Protection Services, with a specialized focus on the entertainment and film industry.
The company said it is positioned to deliver tailored protection solutions for actors, executives, production teams, and high–profile industry professionals. Diversified Protective Services employs a team composed exclusively of former and current sworn...
PowerHouse Alliance adds three strategic vendor partners
March 10, 2026SSN Staff
PITTSBURGH – PowerHouse Alliance, a network of independent regional distributors, has announced the addition of three new vendor partners: Cleerline, LOEWE, and Optoma.
The additions further expand PowerHouse’s offerings across fiber optic cabling and connectivity systems, premium home entertainment, projection and display, and residential security categories.
“These additions are about creating new revenue opportunities for...
LVT launches GuardGate to bolster intelligent site management and safety ecosystem
March 10, 2026SSN Staff
AMERICAN FORK, Utah—LVT (LiveView Technologies), a provider of rapidly deployable security solutions, has unveiled GuardGate, an advanced portable barrier solution that regulates access to restricted commercial areas.
GuardGate augments guards at distribution centers, drop lots, storage yards, and any location to deter bad actors, address liability and compliance requirements, and provide objective evidence to accelerate investigations.
GuardGate is a drop-and-go solution that allows...