Tag: commercial security
VirtuGuard is UL listed for managed video monitoring services
January 22, 2026SSN Staff
ATHENS, Ga.—VirtuGuard remote video monitoring services from BOS Security, Inc, received a Certificate of Compliance from UL Solutions on December 19, 2025.
VirtuGuard is now one of only thirty UL Listed providers of Managed Video Monitoring Services, giving commercial and residential property owners in the United States confidence that the services they are receiving are compliant with industry requirements.
VirtuGuard completed the UL monitoring station certification process, which...
The overlap
January 12, 2026Ken Showers, Managing Editor
It’s a busy day for me as I beat down doors to secure some final stories for my issue this month, and I’ve got to ask, who made things so busy after the holidays?
Deadlines being as unforgiving and permanent as they are, I endeavored to jump the gun a bit and get ahead of the post-holiday rush by putting out feelers on stories early in the hopes of avoiding the usual rigmarole. So, imagine how unpleasantly surprised I was to get several cancellations and postponement emails...
Everon expands regional structure, appoints proven leaders to advance customer-centric strategy
November 18, 2025SSN Staff
IRVING, Texas — Everon, a security integrator and provider of commercial security, video, fire and life safety solutions, has announced a strategic expansion of its regional structure, adding a new region and appointing seasoned senior leaders.
Everon said that the growth to four dedicated regions – Central / Gulf, East, North / West, and Pacific – will allow for more focused leadership and collaboration across teams, with the intention of enhancing service and installation delivery...
Vector Security announces acquisition of Carolina Video Security
October 21, 2025SSN Staff
PITTSBURGH — Vector Security, Inc., a provider of intelligent security and automation solutions, announces the acquisition of Carolina Video Security, Inc. (CVSI).
Vector said the move strengthens its presence in North Carolina and underscores the company’s dedication to fostering strong community ties while delivering top-of-the-line intelligent commercial security and video services. The integration of CVSI into the Vector Security family, they said, ensures continuity for existing...
Security 101 expands SiteGuard 101 with Becklar Remote Guarding partnership
September 26, 2025SSN Staff
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., and OGDEN, Utah — Security 101, a national provider of integrated commercial security solutions, has announced the expansion of its SiteGuard 101 platform with the addition of Becklar Remote Guarding.
This partnership combines Security 101's expertise in security system integration with Becklar's remote guarding platform, which currently monitors over 30,000 cameras and prevents 100,000+ crimes annually.
Under the agreement, Becklar Remote Guarding...
Security 101 deepens regional, vertical expertise with Dorrian Properties
September 10, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Security 101, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital and a national provider of commercial security solutions, has announced its acquisition of Dorrian Properties LLC, paving a way forward for northeastern development.
The deal, Security 101’s 18th, expands the company’s footprint in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, two key markets in the region.
“Security 101 plans to leverage the higher education expertise of Dorrian Properties...
Coby Richard is Acadian Total Security’s 2025 Employee of the Year
May 27, 2025SSN Staff
LAFAYETTE, LA — At Acadian’s annual company meeting held in early May, National Sales Representative Coby Richard was recognized as Acadian Total Security’s 2025 Employee of the Year.
Richard was presented with his award by Acadian Companies Vice President Brandon Niles. The company stated that he was chosen for recognition due to his established results, professionalism, excellent customer service.
Richard has been with Acadian Total Security since September 2017, where he...
Staying safe on the 4th of July, with drones
July 3, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — Dedrone, a company that protects organizations from malicious drones through a customizable counter-drone solution, is highlighting the variety of security and safety issues for amateur and professional pilots this Fourth of July.
Many cities are opting for drone shows as a safer option than fireworks, which have been known to cause many safety issues ranging from injury, PTSD episodes, fires and explosive malfunctions. But even these newer and high-tech drone shows...
Guardian Protection and Blitzz partner on Virtual Appointments
December 5, 2023SSN Staff
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Blitzz, a remote customer support provider has partnered with Guardian Protection, a residential and commercial security company, to launch a new service for the majority of its more than 250,000 Guardian Protection residential customers: Virtual Appointments.
Virtual Appointments use augmented reality (AR) to help agents quickly and easily resolve customer queries that potentially require a service visit, over a live video call instead. Guardian Protection said that...
'Exciting road ahead' as ADT doubles down on residential, small business
August 8, 2023Ken Showers, Managing Editor
BOCA RATON, Fla. – ADT shook things up by preempting its second fiscal quarter 2023 earnings call with the news that the company is divesting itself of its commercial business.
As reported earlier by Security Systems News the company has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its commercial security, fire and life safety business unit to private equity firm GTCR for a purchase price of $1.6 billion. The transaction has been approved by the company’s board of directors and is expected...