Tag: Tim Purpura

OXFORD, Conn.—Morse Watchmans, a leader in key control and asset management systems, has been acquired by TouchPoint, a privately-held diversified global growth company focused on engineered products in growth markets where the touch point is a differentiating factor. Morse Watchmans will join TouchPoint’s Intelligent Inventory Management platform, which focuses on developing inventory management solutions that enable the secure, accurate and efficient management of consumable inventory...

OXFORD, Conn.—Morse Watchmans has announced their participation in the second Virtual Security Showcase (Nov. 10 - 12), giving attendees an opportunity to learn about the latest trends in key control and overall security. Presented on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. ET, the webinar will be led by Morse Watchmans VP of Sales and Marketing Tim Purpura;Wake Forest University Director of Physical Security and Technology James Byrd; and Hyatt Hotels Leader for Global Strategic Risk Management Erik Antons. Focused...

YARMOUTH, Maine—With the coronavirus keeping us all grounded for now, and with the future still not clear as to how long it will take us to get back to some type of normalcy, this month’s SSN News Poll looked to gauge readers' thoughts and feelings on the immediate and long-term future of in-person conferences.When asked the million-dollar question — do you think there will be any in-person conferences in 2020 — half (50 percent) of those responding said no, with only 24 percent...

Mission 500, a 501c3 charitable organization born from the professional security industry to serve children and families in need across the U.S., raised over $145,000 at its 10th annual Security 5K/2K Run/Walk at this year's ISC West show, April 9-12 in Las Vegas. Mission 500 Founder George Fletcher told Security Systems News during a video interview at ISC West that the organization was able to surpass this year's goal thanks to “sponsor support, signed up runners and individual fundraisers...

SIA and Security Systems News hosted a webinar last week, focusing on I-View Now and what video verification can do for alarm businesses. Presenters underlined the value and importance behind verification, such as the ability to provide police with more information before dispatch. The panel, moderated by SSN's VP and group publisher Tim Purpura, featured Larry Folsom, president of I-View Now, Michael Keen, VP of commercial sales for Protection 1, and Alice DeBiasio, general manager, cloud services...

RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.—Representatives from dozens of security companies raised nearly $75,000 in a fundraising softball game Sept. 12, held by Mission 500, the nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis.“This softball game was a new and fun way for the security industry to come together and raise money for needy children in the U.S.,” said George Fletcher, advisory council member/volunteer for Mission 500. “Our sponsors help...

FOSTER CITY, Calif.—Security Systems News today announced it is launching the security industry's first conference dedicated to all things cloud. Cloud+ will take place Dec. 7-8 in Silicon Valley at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Foster City, Calif.“Cloud is the new frontier in security,” said Tim Purpura, VP and group publisher of Security Systems News. “We're at a crossroads today with cloud technology. Just as early adopters jumped on IP 12 years ago, early adopters today are...

ORLANDO, Fla.—Details of the TechSec 2012 educational program were announced by conference organizers on Sept. 20, the second day of the ASIS show here. The eighth annual TechSec conference, sponsored by Security Systems News and Security Director News, will take place Feb. 7-8 in Delray Beach, Fla. "TechSec is the place for integrators, end users, consultants and manufacturers to discuss and debate how new and emerging technology is affecting the security landscape,” said Tim Purpura,...