Tag: Ken Francis
In brief: Ken Francis joins DMP, Pye-Barker acquires CARE Security & Monitoring, Axis shares perspectives
February 18, 2026SSN Staff
DMP hires Ken Francis to lead development of next-gen video-centric products
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.—Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) has announced the hiring of Ken Francis, former president of Eagle Eye Networks and CEO of Actuate, to focus on the continued unification of DMP’s products with video surveillance and artificial intelligence (AI). Francis is a seasoned security-technology executive with more than 20 years of experience leading global product, go-to-market,...
DMP hires Ken Francis to lead development of next-gen video-centric products
February 13, 2026SSN Staff
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.—Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) has announced the hiring of Ken Francis, former president of Eagle Eye Networks and CEO of Actuate, to focus on the continued unification of DMP’s products with video surveillance and artificial intelligence (AI).
Francis is a seasoned security-technology executive with more than 20 years of experience leading global product, go-to-market, and channel expansion to commercialize cloud and vision-AI solutions. He has scaled global partner...
Genesis Security reduces false alarms by 62% with Milestone and Actuate AI integration
January 13, 2026SSN Staff
COPENHAGEN, Denmark—Milestone Systems, a provider of open-platform video management software (VMS), announced that its partner Genesis Security, a security integrator in Puerto Rico, has developed a centralized monitoring operation capable of serving multiple industries across the island via an integration with XProtect VMS.
Genesis provides security and monitoring services for entertainment venues, residential communities, airports, and government facilities throughout Puerto Rico. Historically,...
Alibi Security and its partners power Hyde Park Schools with hi-tech solution
October 1, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
AUSTIN, Texas—Alibi Security, Actuate, Eagle Eye Networks and Dyezz Security have helped Hyde Park Schools redefine how campuses detect and respond to threats with a fully integrated AI security ecosystem.
The ecosystem leverages cutting-edge AI analytics and cloud-based infrastructure to deliver proactive threat detection, real-time response, and centralized management. The result: a scalable, intelligent safety solution that redefines how schools approach campus protection.
“Creating...
Verifyfaces selects Actuate as AI partner to deliver facial matching solution
September 26, 2025SSN Staff
HERNANDO BEACH, Fla.—Verifyfaces, a global provider of facial verification technology, has announced a strategic partnership with Actuate, a New York-based AI company specializing in computer vision solutions for remote video monitoring and security.
This collaboration integrates Verifyfaces’ high-precision facial recognition with Actuate’s advanced detection analytics, delivering a robust solution that reduces false alarms and improves detection accuracy for professional video...
Actuate announces AI integration with Patriot Systems
August 27, 2025SSN Staff
NEW YORK— Actuate, a provider of AI-driven remote video monitoring solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Patriot Systems, an automated alarm monitoring software provider.
This collaboration integrates Actuate’s advanced cloud AI capabilities with Patriot’s powerful automation suite, enabling video monitoring centers and alarm receiving centers to reduce operator workload, enhance responsiveness, and increase effectiveness.
"Partnering with Patriot Systems...
NYC mass shooting calls for 'smarter, more responsive' approach to security
July 30, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
NEW YORK—The mass shooting in New York City on July 28 that involved a gunman walking into a Park Avenue commercial building with an assault rifle, killing four people and critically wounding another, serves as a stark reminder of the escalating threat posed by armed individuals in public spaces, says Actuate CEO Ken Francis.
Nearly eight months after United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed walking into a NYC building for an investor conference, Francis points...
Four dead in NYC
July 30, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
For the second time in nearly eight months, a senseless, tragic shooting in NYC has brought the issue of protecting our most important assets – people – into the national spotlight.
Less than 48 hours ago, a gunman casually strolled into a Park Avenue commercial building with an assault rifle, killing four people and critically wounding another.
While the shooter’s motive was apparently outlined in his suicide note, the real question coming out of this mass shooting is how...
Actuate appoints industry veteran Ken Francis as CEO
November 7, 2024SSN Staff
NEW YORK—Actuate, a global provider of vision-based AI monitoring solutions, has announced the appointment of Ken Francis as CEO.
With over two decades of experience at the helm of industry-leading companies such as Eagle Eye Networks and AMAG Technology, Francis brings a proven track record in building and scaling global security technology businesses. He will lead Actuate’s continued global expansion, strengthen its channel partnerships, and advance its position as one of the fastest-growing...
‘Giving their time and support’ - Mission 500 mentor auction to help children in need
September 10, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
ORLANDO, Fla.—The item up for bid at Mission 500’s upcoming silent auction is not really an item in the literal sense – it’s an opportunity to spend invaluable time with some of the security industry’s top leaders.
The industry's non-profit organization is hosting a mentor auction during the Global Women in Security Gala on Sept. 21, at The Westgate Resort in Orlando, Fla., just two days before the start of Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024.
“It’s...