Tag: Texas
Minuteman Security acquires Houston-based AIC Security
January 13, 2026SSN Staff
ANDOVER, Mass.—Security and life safety integrator Minuteman Security & Life Safety has announced its expansion into Houston with the acquisition of AIC Security, a respected security provider known for its strong customer relationships and technical expertise.
This acquisition marks an important milestone in Minuteman Security’s continued national growth strategy and strengthens its presence in one of the largest and fastest-growing metropolitan markets in the United States. In...
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquires FSD Protection
November 17, 2025SSN Staff
ATLANTA—Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has announced the acquisition of FSD Protection, a fire alarm, fire sprinkler, suppression and extinguisher servicer based in Houston, Texas.
This acquisition enhances Pye-Barker's presence across major Texas markets, adding to its full fire code compliance services for customers and communities in the state.
FSD Protection serves commercial customers throughout the Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin areas and their surrounding communities, focusing...
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquires Fortress Security
September 23, 2025SSN Staff
ATLANTA—Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has announced the acquisition of Fortress Security, bringing the company to over 20 locations in Texas.
This acquisition bolsters Pye-Barker's presence in the Lone Star State, supporting comprehensive security services to save lives and businesses with greater reach and reliability.
Fortress Security is a full-service security and fire alarm provider offering enterprise-level commercial services in North, South and East Texas. With locations...
PrefTech becomes first two-time Bill Bozeman Award winner
April 9, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
HOUSTON—Preferred Technologies (PrefTech) President Shaun Castillo credits his hardworking employees as the main reason why his company is back at the top of the security integration mountain.
At PSA TEC in Denver, PrefTech became the first two-time winner of the Bill Bozeman Award as the overall top security integrator of the year, an award presented through a partnership between Security Systems News (SSN) and PSA Security Network.
“It’s a very rewarding...
5 important facts you need to know about the Texas-based ransomware attacks
August 21, 2019Ginger Hill
Whomever is the culprit for all these ransomware attacks on local U.S. government entities sure is getting a ton of notoriety in the media. With 22 reported and known public-sector attacks so far this year, and none tracked by the federal government or FBI, according to CNN, I say, the more information available the better for those needing to protect themselves.
The most recent ransomware attack happened in my home state of Texas against 22 small-town governments, and while our “Don't...
Answers in Austin
May 25, 2016Martha Entwistle
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Securadyne in Celebration
December 12, 2014SSN Staff
ALLEN, Texas—Eighteen security cameras will soon keep watch over Celebration Park in an effort to curb costly vandalism, according to a report in starlocalmedia.com.
The project, approved by Allen City Council this month will cover the installation and operation of cameras at eight locations within the park, including concession pavilions. The pavilions have been vandalized several times over the years, costing the city thousands of dollars in repairs.
The city has budgeted $153,301 for the...
Alarm helps business owner find suspect hiding in ceiling
January 22, 2013SSN Staff
STEPHENVILLE, Texas—Cowboy Tobacco Company owner Jimmy Jackson had a feeling something was amiss when his alarm company called to say his shop alarm was going off, but he wasn't immediately aware of just how amiss.
Police came and saw nothing and Jackson apologized, thinking his alarm system had accidentally activated. But as he was closing up the store, Jackson noticed that one of the ceiling tiles looked out of place, according to a news report from yourstephenvilletx.com. Jackson made a...
Natural disasters test concept for ASAP-to-the-PSAP program
September 1, 2011Daniel Gelinas
PITTSBURGH—Vector Security CEO Pam Petrow said recent natural disasters on the East Coast have provided a proof of concept for CSAA's ASAP-to-the-PSAP program.
"[CSAA president] Ed [Bonifas] got the educational road show going and we've got more people participating. We've got all these PSAPs in the queue. We've got legs, but the hard part is going to be walking before we run because everyone wants to move yesterday," Petrow told Security Systems News. "In the earthquake...
Central forms alliance with city to increase police effectiveness
March 10, 2011Daniel Gelinas
ADDISON, Texas—Dallas-based Stealth Monitoring has formed what it calls a unique strategic alliance with the city of Addison, Texas to help better protect the local businesses monitored by Stealth.
According to Stealth sales manager Rick Charney, the partnership will lead to reduced false alarms, better protection for end users and saved time and money for participating municipalities.
“We're monitoring cameras for the private businesses, filtering the information and giving...