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Brandon Ramsey

Commercial

Zeus Fire & Security executes over everything

February 10, 2026Cory Harris, Editor

PAOLI, Pa.—Zeus Fire & Security, which marks its four-year anniversary this year, has expanded its national footprint by partnering with high-performing regional fire and security providers - without sacrificing local leadership or execution excellence, says COO Brandon Ramsey.  In a recent interview with Security Systems News, he discusses the company’s evolution, M&A strategy, and priorities for growth.  SSN: Congratulations...

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Ramy Shadid

Commercial

Specifically Speaking: Ramy Shadid on designing integrated, risk-driven security systems

January 28, 2026Cory Harris, Editor

DALLAS—As advanced security needs evolve across critical infrastructure, data centers and complex facilities, the role of the physical security engineer has never been more central, says Ramy Shadid of Jacobs Engineering. For Shadid, that means blending deep technical design expertise with an understanding of risk, resiliency and operational requirements across a wide range of environments. “I focus on designing integrated electronic physical security systems,” Shadid said....

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Also Noted

SIA announces new leadership of OSDP Technical Subcommittee

January 27, 2026SSN Staff

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named new leadership of the SIA Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) Technical Subcommittee. Constantine Tremouliaris of ASSA ABLOY has assumed the role of chair, with Jon Uren of Cypress Integration Solutions now serving as vice chair. In these roles, Tremouliaris and Uren will oversee the expert group made up of access control manufacturers, integrators and end users developing and advancing the SIA Open...

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PE in security: Poll reveals concerns

General News

PE in security: Poll reveals concerns

January 7, 2026Ken Showers, Managing Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine — Private equity (PE) made waves in the security industry in 2025 with several high-profile acquisitions and a flurry of smaller deals consolidating companies under investment firms. But according to the latest Security Systems News (SSN) poll, what benefits investors may not always benefit the industry.  The push for private equity has been driven by the opportunity for companies to access larger amounts...

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Nominations open for PSA/SSN Integrator of the Year/Bill Bozeman Awards

Commercial

Nominations open for PSA/SSN Integrator of the Year/Bill Bozeman Awards

January 7, 2026Cory Harris, Editor

WESTMINSTER, Colo., and YARMOUTH, Maine— PSA and Security Systems News are calling on the best and brightest security integrators to step into the spotlight.  Nominations are now open for the fifth annual Integrator of the Year and Bill Bozeman Awards -honors that celebrate innovation, leadership, and the integrators setting the pace for excellence across the industry.  Winners will be awarded at PSA TEC 2026 - taking place April...

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Meet the movers and shakers: SSN’s “Emerging Leaders Under 40” Class of 2026

Emerging Leaders Under 40

Meet the movers and shakers: SSN’s “Emerging Leaders Under 40” Class of 2026

December 18, 2025Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—The future of security is here - and it’s in good hands. Security Systems News (SSN) proudly introduces its “Emerging Leaders Under 40” Class of 2026, a select group of young professionals who are driving change, inspiring teams and shaping the next chapter of the industry.   These leaders are not just excelling in their roles – they’re setting the pace for what’s possible in sales, marketing, integration and beyond.  Previously...

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Brinks adapts to new normal: Homeowners embrace smarter, always-on security Video, analytics, and integrated ecosystems top the list of most-requested features

Residential

Brinks Home adapts to new normal: Homeowners embrace smarter, always-on security video, analytics, and integrated ecosystems top the list of most-requested features

December 11, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine — Homeowners are moving beyond traditional “lock-and-arm” systems toward intelligent ecosystems that deliver real-time visibility and proactive protection. Security Systems News (SSN) spoke with Laura Finson, director of product and strategy at Brinks Home, about the innovations shaping this transformation and what’s next for residential security in 2026.  SSN: How is smart home device adoption evolving, and what impact is it having on how homeowners...

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Security Systems News

General News

Agentic AI in physical security: Redefining integration, innovation and impact

December 10, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine — Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the physical security landscape with its proactive and adaptive capabilities. This evolution is reshaping traditional roles across the industry, experts said during a recent webcast. The webcast, “Agentic AI in Physical Security: Redefining Integration, Innovation, and Impact,” was hosted by Security Systems News and moderated by Editor Cory Harris. Panelists were: Don Morron, founder, HighlandTech Steve...

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SSN News Poll

General News

News Poll: AI automation, analytics peak interest in 2026

December 10, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine — Which trends do integrators believe will influence their businesses in the year head? The majority of respondents to an SSN News Poll (57.14%) said it’s the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-powered video analytics and smart cameras. Rounding out the trends of interest are the expansion of cloud and hybrid security platforms, the convergence of cyber and physical security, and the rising interest in mobile credentials and biometric access control. Need...

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Richard Copeland

Monitoring

Security industry predictions for 2026: AI, identity verification and video intelligence

December 10, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine — As 2025 draws to a close, the security industry is looking ahead to what will shape the coming year. Security Systems News (SSN) spoke with several experts about the trends and challenges they expect to dominate in 2026, from agentic artificial intelligence (AI) to evolving identity verification and next-generation video analytics. Agentic AI will transform workflows Richard Copeland, CEO of Leaseweb USA, predicts that AI will move beyond optimization to become...

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