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Kumar Sokka

Suppliers

Execute, simplify, unify: A look at Acre’s 2026 playbook

February 18, 2026Cory Harris, Editor

PLANO, Texas—When Acre Security CEO Kumar Sokka sent a letter to partners at the start of the year, the message was clear - 2025 was about listening; 2026 is about executing.  Sokka described the letter as a “full-circle moment” tied back to his first communication when he became CEO last June. “I’ve visited hundreds of customers and held partner sessions around the world,” he said. “This year’s letter was about closing the loop...

2026, acre Access Control (aAC), Acre Bridge, acre security, acre Smart Controller, Acre Solutions, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Dublin, ISC West, Kumar Sokka, Mercury Security


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ISC West session preview: How private response networks are combatting false alarms

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ISC West session preview: How private response networks are combatting false alarms

February 16, 2026Ken Showers, Managing Editor

LAS VEGAS — The prevalence of false alarms has led to law enforcement de-prioritizing or eliminating the investigation of incidents across the country, creating a security service gap that leaves dealers and monitoring centers holding the bag. But private response networks might hold the key in revolutionizing alarm verification drawn from a plethora of raw data drawn from alarm responses. For insight into that process Security Systems News spoke with Mark Zimmerman, CEO at RSPNDR, ahead...

2026, alarm verification, ISC West, Mark Zimmerman, monitoring centers, RSPNDR


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Don Erickson

General News

SIA names Daniël Reichman, Mark Schreiber as Sandy Jones Volunteers of the Year

February 12, 2026SSN Staff

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Daniël Reichman, Ph.D., and Mark Schreiber, CPP, CPD, as the 2026 recipients of the Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year Award. SIA will present Reichman and Schreiber with the award at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, which will be held March 24 during ISC West. Reichman is the CEO and chief scientist of Ai-RGUS, an artificial intelligence startup spun out of Duke University....

2026, Ai-RGUS, Daniel Reichman, Don Erickson, International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC), ISC West, Mark Schreiber, Safeguards Consulting, Sandy Jones, Security Industry Association (SIA), Security Practitioners Advancing Real Conversations (SPARC), The Advance, Volunteer of the Year Award


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Nikki Williams

Commercial

ISC West teaser: Why installer & technician insight is critical to better security outcomes

February 4, 2026Cory Harris, Editor

LAS VEGAS—Security integrators are under growing pressure to ensure that sophisticated designs translate into successful real‑world installations – a gap that often emerges once projects reach the field. That challenge will take center stage at ISC West.  During the session “Voices from the Field: Unlocking the Expertise of Security Installers & Technicians” industry experts will examine how on‑site realities – ranging...

Cade Wheeler, Firetrol Protection Systems, Guardian Security Solutions, Hamilton Safe Products Co., Integrated Control Technology (ICT), ISC West, James Prado, Mike Metzger, Nikki Williams


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In brief: Pye-Barker's new Knight, ISC West’s new keynotes, NAPCO’s new revenue chief

February 4, 2026SSN Staff

ATLANTA—Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Knight Security Systems, a Pennsylvania-based company specializing in comprehensive security and fire alarm services. The acquisition brings additional local teams to Pye-Barker's national fire and life safety framework.  Knight Security Systems, based in Harrisburg, serves the Central Pennsylvania area with over three decades of superior installation and monitoring experience, serving government entities, major...

ISC West, Knight Security Systems, NAPCO Security Technologies, Pye-Barker


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Don Erickson

General News

ISC West 2026 unveils keynote speakers and AI-powered learning platform

January 30, 2026SSN Staff

NORWALK, Conn.—ISC West 2026, hosted March 23-27 in collaboration with the Security Industry Association (SIA), has announced a robust SIA Education@ISC Program aimed to educate the industry on what’s new and next. With a three-day keynote series and sessions featuring top cybersecurity experts and stakeholders from organizations across the private and public sector, 2026 sessions will provide attendees with invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping...

2026, Allied Universal, Chris Peckham, Don Erickson, Dr. Jessica Barker, Haywood Talcove, ISC Security Events, ISC West, Keith White, Nicole Miller, Ollivier Corp., Paul Eckloff, Rachelle Loyear, Security Industry Association (SIA), SIA Education@ISC


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SIA names Dakota Mackie and John Nemerofsky as 2026 SIA Chair’s Award honorees

January 22, 2026SSN Staff

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Dakota Mackie and John Nemerofsky as the 2026 recipients of the SIA Chair’s Award, an award presented annually and selected by SIA’s Board of Directors chair recognizing SIA members’ efforts in furthering the association’s mission and commitment to its future.  SIA will present Mackie and Nemerofsky with their awards at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership...

2026, Board of Directors, Dakota Mackie, ISC West, John Nemerofsky, Northland Controls, Sage Integration, Scott Dunn, Security Industry Association (SIA), SIA Chair's Award, The Advance


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RAD to exhibit and present at ISC West 2026

January 21, 2026SSN Staff

DETROIT — Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions (AITX), along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD), have confirmed plans to exhibit and present at ISC West, taking place March 23 to 27, 2026 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. At ISC West 2026, RAD will present a full lineup of autonomous security solutions including ROAMEO Gen 4, RIO Mini, ROSA, AVA, TOM, RADCam Enterprise, and RAM, all orchestrated by the Company’s proprietary AI platform, SARA...

2026, Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions (AITX), ISC West, Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD), Steve Reinharz


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Cremins to be honored with SIA Standards Service Award

January 20, 2026SSN Staff

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Dan Cremins as the 2026 recipient of the SIA Standards Service Award. SIA will present Cremins with the award at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, which will be held March 24 during ISC West. The SIA Standards Service Award is presented to individuals who have demonstrated continued excellence and tireless service in volunteer efforts related to the leadership, development, education and advocacy of...

2026, Dan Cremins, Don Erickson, ISC West, Security Industry Association (SIA)


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Mary Beth Shaughnessy

General News

ISC East wraps up 2025 with success in New York City

December 1, 2025SSN Staff

NORWALK, Conn.—ISC East 2025, in collaboration with the Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with the ASIS International NYC Chapter, welcomed over 6,100 industry professionals, including nearly 4,700 attendees, from Nov. 18-20. More than 200 exhibitors showcased their latest innovations at the Javits Center in New York City, giving security professionals a hands-on look at solutions built to meet the challenges of today’s world. “We are incredibly proud...

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