General News
In brief: Ken Francis joins DMP, Pye-Barker acquires CARE Security & Monitoring, Axis shares perspectives
February 18, 2026SSN Staff
DMP hires Ken Francis to lead development of next-gen video-centric products
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.—Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) has announced the hiring of Ken Francis, former president of Eagle Eye Networks and CEO of Actuate, to focus on the continued unification of DMP’s products with video surveillance and artificial intelligence (AI). Francis is a seasoned security-technology executive with more than 20 years of experience leading global product, go-to-market,...
SIA names Daniël Reichman, Mark Schreiber as Sandy Jones Volunteers of the Year
February 12, 2026SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Daniël Reichman, Ph.D., and Mark Schreiber, CPP, CPD, as the 2026 recipients of the Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year Award.
SIA will present Reichman and Schreiber with the award at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, which will be held March 24 during ISC West.
Reichman is the CEO and chief scientist of Ai-RGUS, an artificial intelligence startup spun out of Duke University....
News Poll: The future of physical security is integrated, frictionless
February 11, 2026Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — While artificial intelligence (AI) is driving new complexity in physical security, a recent Security Systems News poll finds that mergers like Brivo-Eagle Eye Networks could make it simpler to manage systems.
A majority of respondents to the poll (65%) believe these mergers send a signal that cloud native, integrated solutions will dominate the future of physical security. Still, 24% still believe hybrid...
In brief: Wesco & Acre strategize, Pye-Barker buys Jersey Fire, Doyle Security launches consulting services
February 11, 2026SSN Staff
PITTSBURGH—Wesco International, a provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, has announced an agreement with Acre Security that establishes Wesco as a key distribution partner across the U.S. The agreement will deliver Acre’s cloud-native access control platform and forthcoming intrusion solutions to more customers while accelerating the industry’s transition from on-premise systems to modern, subscription-based...
In brief: Pye-Barker's new Knight, ISC West’s new keynotes, NAPCO’s new revenue chief
February 4, 2026SSN Staff
ATLANTA—Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Knight Security Systems, a Pennsylvania-based company specializing in comprehensive security and fire alarm services. The acquisition brings additional local teams to Pye-Barker's national fire and life safety framework.
Knight Security Systems, based in Harrisburg, serves the Central Pennsylvania area with over three decades of superior installation and monitoring experience, serving government entities, major...
SIA names new leadership of RISE community for young professionals
February 2, 2026SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named new members and leadership of the steering committee for SIA RISE, a community that fosters the careers of young professionals and emerging leaders in the security industry.
Kelly Ann Christensen of Integrated Control Technology (ICT) has assumed the role of chair, with Joey Joy of March Networks now serving as vice chair.
In these roles, Christensen and Joy ensure that RISE delivers...
ISC West 2026 unveils keynote speakers and AI-powered learning platform
January 30, 2026SSN Staff
NORWALK, Conn.—ISC West 2026, hosted March 23-27 in collaboration with the Security Industry Association (SIA), has announced a robust SIA Education@ISC Program aimed to educate the industry on what’s new and next.
With a three-day keynote series and sessions featuring top cybersecurity experts and stakeholders from organizations across the private and public sector, 2026 sessions will provide attendees with invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping...
Gallagher’s 2026 Industry Trends Report calls out security’s next opportunity
January 14, 2026SSN Staff
HAMILTON, New Zealand—Global technology provider Gallagher Security has released its 2026 Security Industry Trends Report, highlighting a growing opportunity for security to play a more strategic, value-driven role across organizations worldwide.
Drawing on insights from end users, channel partners, consultants, and technology stakeholders across the world, the 2026 report shows security continuing to evolve beyond traditional protection. As organizations look to simplify...
Data centers under siege: SIA seeks to close security gaps
January 12, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
SILVER SPRING, Md.—With data center outages making headlines and artificial intelligence (AI) fueling explosive growth, the Security Industry Association (SIA) has launched a Data Center Advisory Board to confront rising risks and redefine security standards.
“The scope and scale of the industry have gone off the charts,” says inaugural chair Jim Black, senior director and security architect at Microsoft. “It’s time for a dedicated...
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...