Tag: Access Control
GEODIS Park names Allied preferred ESP
February 19, 2026SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif. — Allied Universal has been selected by GEODIS Park as its event services provider offering event staffing and security services.
Allied Universal’s expertise supporting large venues enables GEODIS Park to focus on promoting the success of high-profile Major League Soccer matches, as well as other sporting events and concerts.
Allied Universal Event Services division will be providing services related to venue access, monitoring gates,...
Sielox awarded new PEPPM Purchasing contract
February 17, 2026SSN Staff
CHERRY HILL, NJ — Sielox, a provider of integrated access control and emergency response technologies, has announced that a new PEPPM Purchasing contract has been awarded for its "Crisis Lockdown Alert Status System" until the end of 2028.
Granted by the National Purchasing Cooperative in all 50 states, PEPPM can be used as an agreement with participating schools, local, and state agencies and non-profits.
“We’re thrilled to have been...
Gallagher Security expands strategic partnership with M.C. Dean
February 17, 2026SSN Staff
CANTON, GA — Gallagher Security, a provider of integrated access control, intrusion detection, and perimeter solutions, has announced the expansion of its longstanding partnership with M.C. Dean through a new strategic solutions partner agreement.
Partnered since 2016, M.C. Dean designs, builds, operates, and maintains cyber-physical solutions for some of the world’s most recognizable mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure,...
Ai-RGUS 2025 results signal 2026 growth
February 5, 2026SSN Staff
LAS VEGAS – Ai-RGUS, a provider of AI-driven performance verification software for physical security systems, continued to post strong performance over the course of 2025 with higher expectations for 2026 as the company looks to aggressively increase its network of authorized resellers across the U.S.
The company increased its partner base by over 40% in 2025 and further enhanced the Ai-RGUS’ AI-powered performance verification solution to include access control, intercoms, speakers,...
VIVOTEK adds generative AI and safety detection to VORTEX
February 3, 2026SSN Staff
SAN JOSE, Calif. — VIVOTEK has announced major enhancements to its VORTEX cloud platform, introducing the generative AI-Powered “Think Alert” feature alongside advanced personal safety detection capabilities.
To further expand its cloud security ecosystem, VORTEX has also integrated with multiple access control service providers, enabling convergence of video surveillance and access control within a single operations interface.
“Think Alert”, a generative AI capability...
Suprema appoints Jacob Franklin as field sales engineer
February 2, 2026SSN Staff
LAKE MARY, Fla. — Suprema, a provider of access control, biometrics, and time-and-attendance solutions, announced the appointment of Jacob Franklin as its new field sales engineer.
Franklin brings more than a decade of technical sales, systems engineering, and enterprise security experience to the role, having served in key positions at Gallagher Security, NAPCO Security, Unlimited Technology, STid, and previously at Suprema.
His background spans biometric authentication, large-scale...
Altronix partners with Hanwha Vision on new access control offering
January 28, 2026SSN Staff
BROOKLYN, New York — Altronix, provider of power and data transmission for the professional security industry, has partnered with Hanwha Vision to support the company’s recent launch of access control solutions.
Altronix’s Trove Access and Power Integration products are now the preferred power choice for the new Hanwha Vision OnCAFE access control platform. This seamless integration simplifies access system layout and wiring, reducing installation and labor costs.
“Hanwha...
Pref-Tech opens new Conroe office
January 26, 2026SSN Staff
CONROE, Texas — Preferred Technologies, LLC (Pref-Tech), a Texas-based provider of enterprise security integration, celebrated the grand opening of its new Conroe office on January 15.
More than 100 customers, partners, local officials, and community members attended the event, marking a major milestone in Pref-Tech’s continued growth across the Greater Houston region and the state. The grand opening event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, guided facility tours, and opportunities...
Athena Security launches ID technology for hospitals
January 23, 2026SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas — In the face of rising violence in U.S. healthcare settings, Athena Security, Inc., has launched an automated BOLO (Be On the Lookout) / Person of Interest system engineered to instantly recognize high-risk individuals and deliver real-time alerts to hospital security teams.
Hospitals depend heavily on documentation-heavy processes that slow response times and overwhelm security personnel. According to a 2025 overview of hospital security guard duties, officers are responsible...
Gallagher Security named Global Elite Partner with Convergint
January 8, 2026SSN Staff
HAMILTON, New Zealand — Gallagher Security, a global manufacturer of integrated access control, intrusion detection, and perimeter solutions, has announced it has been named a Global Elite Partner with Convergint Technologies.
The Global Elite Partner program was created by Convergint to deepen collaboration with top-tier technology providers through shared innovation, expertise, and customer support. As part of this program, Gallagher and Convergint will align their strategies...