Tag: United States
EnGenius names Rachel Saunders vice president of sales for North America
September 18, 2026SSN Staff
COSTA MESA, Calif.—EnGenius Technologies has appointed Rachel Saunders as vice president of sales for North America, a move the company said supports its channel-focused growth strategy across the United States and Canada.
In her new role, Saunders will lead EnGenius' North American sales organization, focusing on expanding distributor and partner relationships, developing new routes to market and enhancing sales enablement efforts.
Saunders brings more than 17 years of experience...
Exein raises $270M at $1.7 billion valuation to advance physical AI security
September 17, 2026SSN Staff
ROME—Exein has raised $270 million in new funding at a $1.7 billion valuation to expand its presence in the United States and Asia-Pacific markets, the company says.
The funding round was led by Headline, with participation from Sofina, Goldman Sachs, the European Investment Bank Group through ETCI, KfW Capital and T.Capital, alongside existing investors including Balderton, HV, Lakestar and Geodesic Capital. The company also expanded its revolving credit facility led by J.P. Morgan.
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Conflict abroad, security crunch at home
March 3, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
As the conflict escalates between the United States, Israel, and Iran, the security industry is bracing for a wave of new demand.
Early strikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and triggered retaliatory attacks across multiple countries have pushed organizations worldwide to reassess their readiness - accelerating the need for stronger physical security, tighter cyber defenses, and converged operations at a scale not seen in years.
With civilian and military...
I shot the tariff
February 19, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
It’s been a busy first month for the Oval Office pen, with President Trump’s arm likely experiencing tennis elbow with all the executive orders he’s signed in the first 30 days of his second term as leader of the free world.
Just weeks after sending shockwaves throughout the nation, including in the security industry, by pausing federal grants and loans (though the order was later rescinded), the president made headlines, and heads roll again on Feb. 10, signing proclamations...
Commerce Dept. launches CHIPS.gov as CHIPS and Science Act signed
August 25, 2022Ken Showers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Commerce has launched the CHIPS.gov website in order to assist implementation of the recently signed CHIPS and Science Act of 2022.
Signed on August 25, the CHIPS and Science Act seeks to address lowering the costs of goods and creating high paying manufacturing industry jobs. Foremost among them the Semiconductor industry where the government hopes to shore up supply chain weaknesses made evident by the onset of the pandemic in 2020 and tremulous...
Joint statement issued by U.S.-Mexico Working Group on cyber issues
August 19, 2022Ken Showers
WASHINGTON – The U.S.-Mexico Working Group on Cyber Issues has released a joint statement following a bilateral cyber dialogue on their shared commitment to a secure and stable internet.
In the note issued by the U.S. Office of the Spokesperson for the Department of State, it refers to the meeting held on August 10 as, “…its first bilateral cyber dialogue since the establishment of the U.S.-Mexico Bicentennial Framework for Security, Public Health, and Safe Communities.”...
ADI upgrades its website with new enhancements
May 6, 2022SSN Staff
MELVILLE, N.Y.—ADI Global Distribution, a leading wholesale distributor of security, AV and low-voltage products, announced it has launched new upgrades to its websites across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico to deliver an enhanced online shopping experience at ADI.
According to the company, these improvements will make it easier for customers to navigate the site, find product information and shop related products.
ADI’s websites and e-commerce platform, known as the Digital Branch,...