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dormakaba signs agreement to acquire Avant-Garde Systems
December 18, 2025SSN Staff
RUMLANG, Switzerland—dormakaba has signed a binding agreement to acquire Avant-Garde Systems Inc., one of the largest independent solution providers for entrance systems control products in the U.S.
This acquisition represents a core-in-the-core acquisition, strengthening dormakaba’s North American go-to-market in access automation solutions.
Founded in 2015 and based in Clarksville, Ind., Avant-Garde is a solution provider in the entrance systems control business, providing a “one-stop-shop”...
SIA names Yazmina Rawji as 2025 SIA Progress Award honoree
October 7, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Yazmina Rawji of dormakaba as the 2025 recipient of the SIA Progress Award, an honor presented by SIA’s Women in Security Forum (WISF) community celebrating individuals who pave the way to success for women in the security industry.
Rawji will be presented with the award on Nov. 19 during the 2025 SIA Celebrates & Honors event at City Winery in New York City.
Rawji...
dormakaba acquires TANlock, expanding data center, critical infrastructure offerings
July 1, 2025SSN Staff
RUMLANG, Switzerland—dormakaba has acquired TANlock GmbH, a German provider of high-security access solutions for data centers and other critical infrastructure.
This acquisition strengthens dormakaba’s position in the data center markets by enhancing its offerings and driving further growth, the company said in its announcement.
Founded in 2018 and based in Georgensgmünd, Germany, TANlock GmbH specializes in innovative high-security access solutions. With a dedicated team...
Unveiling of dormakaba products and solutions at ISC West
March 17, 2025SSN Staff
INDIANAPOLIS — dormakaba announced that it will present its latest developments and innovations in access solutions at International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC) West 2025 in Las Vegas (March 31 - April 4).
From its location in booth #20007, dormakaba is showcasing its portfolio of layered security solutions, and will highlight the integration of its solutions.
“When it comes to the security of the people and places that matter to you, dormakaba is your trusted...
Ben Brydges of dormakaba joins Safetrust Board of Directors
March 13, 2025SSN Staff
FREMONT, Calif. — Safetrust announced that Ben Brydges, executive vice president for dormakaba North America, has joined its Board of Directors. Brydges joins as the preferred director following dormakaba’s recent strategic investment in the company.
Brydges's deep expertise in security, access control, and business strategy strengthens Safetrust’s commitment to innovation and strategic partnerships. As the dormakaba designee, he will play a key role in shaping...
SIA names Norstrom, Rawji and St. Jacques as Sandy Jones Volunteers of the Year
February 28, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named three recipients of the 2025 Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year Award.
Pauline Norstrom, Yazmina Rawji and Joey St. Jacques will be honored with the award at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, which will be held April 1 during ISC West.
The Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year Award is named in honor of Sandra Jones, principal of Sandra Jones and Company, a prolific SIA volunteer...
Safetrust secures strategic investment from dormakaba
February 24, 2025SSN Staff
FREMONT, Calif. — Secure identity solutions provider Safetrust announced that it has received a strategic investment from dormakaba, a global access solutions provider.
Safetrust said that it continues to outpace security industry growth by supporting some of the world’s largest organizations, and with that collaboration expands the market reach of its access and identity solutions while accelerating progress in post-quantum-ready (PQR) security.
The company notes that it transforms...
SSN, SIA WISF to continue partnership to promote diversity in 2025
December 3, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine, and SILVER SPRING, Md.—Security Systems News is proud to partner again in 2025 with the Security Industry Association's (SIA’s) Women in Security Forum (WISF) to spotlight an incredibly diverse list of security professionals (see list below) to be highlighted in special features throughout the year.
SSN and SIA WISF began the partnership in 2021 and in 2022, expanded coverage beyond one issue with one person profiled in each issue, as well as online at...
Alcatraz AI unveils Rock X for outdoor access control
March 26, 2024SSN Staff
CUPERTINO, Calif.—Alcatraz AI, a global provider of frictionless access control solutions, has announced the debut of the exterior Rock X during ISC West 2024 in Las Vegas, showcased in Booth #31075.
According to the company, Rock X sets a new standard in outdoor access control, featuring frictionless and secure facial authentication technology for a wide range of applications. Rock X introduces a new era of security for exterior locations using the power of AI and technical innovation to...
SIA names dormakaba and SALTO Systems as 2024 Members of the Year
March 11, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced that dormakaba and SALTO Systems have been named 2024 Members of the Year.
SIA will present the honorees with their awards at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, which will be held April 9 during ISC West.
The SIA Member of the Year Award honors SIA member companies that have shown notable involvement in SIA committees and working groups, SIA events and the SIA Education@ISC...