Tag: New York City
Security surge in M&A: Tech adoption, recurring revenue models and consolidation push valuations to record highs
January 12, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
NEW YORK—For security companies looking to increase their value, investments in artificial intelligence (AI), the cloud and cybersecurity aren’t optional anymore - they’re the price of admission. That message was clear at the recent Raymond James Security Investor Conference.
“If you’re not investing in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity, you’re not just behind - you’re irrelevant,” said Alper Cetingok,...
Security Industry Association announces the 2026 Security Megatrends
December 18, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified and forecasted the 2026 Security Megatrends, which form the basis of SIA’s signature annual Security Megatrends report defining the top 10 factors influencing both near- and long-term change in the global security industry.
SIA’s 2026 Security Megatrends were selected based on 2025 survey data and focus group input received from security industry business leaders, association leadership,...
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...
ISC East 2025 unveils new show floor experiences
November 13, 2025SSN Staff
NORWALK, Conn.—ISC East, the Northeast’s leading security and public safety event, has announced exciting additions to its 2025 show floor.
Taking place Nov. 18-20 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City, the event will introduce two new areas showcasing emerging technologies and demonstrating the power of integration in security solutions.
“This year, we’ve reimagined the ISC East experience with a focus on the future of security innovation,” said...
SOS Technologies to deploy Emergency Alert System for NYC Public Schools
October 28, 2025SSN Staff
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla.—SOS Technologies, a provider of life safety and emergency communication solutions, has announced that New York City has partnered with SOS to deploy its new Emergency Alert System (EAS) to help protect NYC public schools experiencing an active safety threat.
This innovative system enables direct, instant communication between schools and first responders, slashing notification times from minutes to under 10 seconds.
The new Emergency Alert System, created...
Big week in the Big Apple
October 8, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
There’s something uniquely energizing about attending industry events in your own city - especially when that city is New York.
Next week, I’m thrilled to be part of not just one, but two impactful gatherings in the security space - Securing New Ground (SNG) and the Federal Enforcement Homeland Security Foundation (FEHSF) Ridge Awards Gala.
Both events represent the very best of what our industry has to offer - vision, leadership, and a deep commitment to service. And both are happening...
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...
SIA names Martin Gren as 2025 George R. Lippert Memorial Award honoree
October 7, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Martin Gren as the 2025 recipient of the George R. Lippert Memorial Award, a prestigious honor presented annually to a distinguished individual for long-term, selfless service to the security industry and to SIA.
Gren will be presented with the award on Nov. 19 during the 2025 SIA Celebrates & Honors event at City Winery in New York City.
Gren is a co-founder of Axis Communications and currently...
SIA announces program for 2025 Securing New Ground conference
August 21, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the schedule, speaker lineup and program for the 2025 Securing New Ground (SNG), the security industry’s executive conference, taking place Oct. 14-15 in New York City.
At SNG 2025, the security industry will gather at the New York Marriott Marquis for top-level information sharing, networking and business analysis.
This year’s Securing New Ground conference will shape industry trends...
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...