Tag: Security Systems News (SSN)
Security's momentum is real
September 16, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
As thousands of security professionals gather this week in Atlanta for GSX 2026, the event provides a timely opportunity to reflect not only on what's next, but also on how much progress has already been made.
From artificial intelligence (AI) and remote services to executive protection and convergence, many of the trends that once seemed like future possibilities are now delivering measurable results. The challenges facing the industry remain real, but so is the momentum.
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Beyond the badge: The new identity imperative
September 9, 2026Kenneth Z. Chutchian, Contributing Editor
NEW YORK—As physical security, cybersecurity and enterprise risk become increasingly interconnected, access control is undergoing a fundamental transformation. What was once a conversation about doors, readers and credentials is now centered on identity, data governance and organizational resilience.
Ahead of the Security Industry Association’s (SIA’s) Securing New Ground (SNG) conference in New York City on Oct. 20-21, Security Systems News spoke with Matt Butts, executive vice...
Brivo’s Steve Van Till on how SHIELD Certification could transform building security
August 26, 2026Theresa Flaherty, Senior Editor
AUSTIN, Texas—As the security industry looks to establish clearer benchmarks for building protection, Brivo Founder and CEO Steve Van Till is helping shape what could become a new standard for smart building security.
The company recently joined the Secure Building Council (SBC), whose SHIELD Certification is billed as the first artificial intelligence-powered building security certification.
Van Till, who also joined...
Security dealers say independence still delivers an edge
August 19, 2026Theresa Flaherty, Senior Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine – While large providers continue to roll up acquisitions across the security industry, a majority of business owners (70%) say staying independent gives them a competitive advantage, according to a recent Security Systems Newspoll.
“Most innovation comes from the need to be viable AND offer new, extra and unique services to your clients,” wrote one respondent. “New unique and extra services are hard to roll out with a large and scaling business. Independent...
A year later, ADI's vision becomes reality
August 12, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
Some industry stories unfold over days or weeks. The separation of ADI and Resideo has been more than a year in the making.
On Aug. 4, that story came full circle as ADI began trading as an independent public company, bringing to fruition plans its president, Rob Aarnes, outlined to Security Systems News last summer.
The completion of the spin-off closes a chapter that began in July 2025, when Resideo announced plans to separate ADI from...
Northland Controls promotes Brendan McFall to GM, Americas
August 3, 2026SSN Staff
FREMONT, Calif.—Northland Controls has promoted Brendan McFall to general manager, Americas, tasking the longtime executive with leading the company’s operations and growth strategy across the region.
McFall has been with Northland Controls since 2014, joining the company as executive assistant to owner Pierre Trapanese before moving into project management and later taking on a series of leadership positions. During his tenure, he spent six months in Singapore as acting general manager,...
A corkscrew, a new job and a lesson on life
July 8, 2026Theresa Flaherty, Senior Editor
Three weeks ago, while enjoying a glass of wine at the elegant marble bar of a restaurant, I found myself listening to the anxiety of the 19-year-old server asking for help uncorking a pricy bottle for a table that had requested “bottle service.”
She was terrified of breaking the cork halfway (but then, aren’t we all?). The bartender loosened the cork enough so that the server would be able to pull it out with a flourish for her table with no one the wiser.
That very same...
SSN poll: Security firms focus on growth metrics, seek better benchmarking
July 8, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Security industry professionals are closely tracking revenue growth and recurring revenue as key indicators of business health, say 40% of respondents to a recent Security Systems News poll.
The Electronic Security Association (ESA) recently announced the launch of its ESA Industry Research Center at the Electronic Security Expo (ESX), marking it as a new initiative aimed at delivering economic and industry intelligence to the market.
The poll...
Freedom, service and security
July 1, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
Independence Day may be synonymous with fireworks, parades and patriotic celebrations, but for the security industry, it is also a reminder of the responsibility that comes with protecting large public gatherings and critical community assets.
As America commemorates its 250th anniversary, Allied Universal CEO Steve Jones recently highlighted the importance of service and civic responsibility - values that resonate deeply with security professionals working to keep communities safe every day.
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Security Systems News names senior editor
June 18, 2026SSN Staff
YARMOUTH, Maine – Security Systems News (SSN), the leading source of business news and analysis for the security industry, has named Theresa Flaherty as senior editor.
Flaherty brings nearly two decades of editorial leadership and industry reporting experience to the role. Most recently, she served as Managing Editor of HME News, where she led coverage of a highly regulated, rapidly evolving market - focusing on provider strategy, reimbursement, technology adoption and consolidation.
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