General News
ESA, SIA express support for Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
June 24, 2022Cory Harris, Managing Editor
DALLAS and SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) and Security Industry Association (SIA) have issued a joint statement in support of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, a bill introduced in the U.S. Senate in light of the recent mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which the Senate passed on June 23, 2022, and is now awaiting House approval before reaching the White House, bolsters public...
Unlimited Technology adds three industry visionaries to Board of Directors
June 20, 2022SSN Staff
CHESTER SPRINGS, Pa.—Unlimited Technology, one of the nation's leading providers of security systems integration, has announced the addition of three industry executives to its Board of Directors - Bill Bozeman, Adam Coffey, and James Rothstein.
These new board members bring a wide and diverse range of corporate management and business experience to further accelerate the company's strategic growth in providing world-class security solutions to critical infrastructure...
Security industry staffing remains an issue during COVID, SSN Poll shows
June 9, 2022Cory Harris, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—The entire staffing landscape in the security industry remains a concern during year three of the COVID-19 pandemic, as our latest Security Systems News Poll revealed.
Nearly 55 percent of our respondents in the July News Poll indicated that COVID-19 has impacted employee turnover “a lot,” with 27 percent saying that the pandemic’s impact is “middle of the road,” and 18 percent saying that it has not impacted turnover at all.
When asked what...
Elisa Mula joins SSN Advisory Board
June 7, 2022Cory Harris, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Security Systems News is pleased to announce the addition to Elisa Mula, Founder, EM Designs (EMD), and Moms in Security Global Outreach (MISGO), to its Advisory Board.
Started three years ago to help guide editorial content for the publication’s annual conference, SecurityNext, the SSN Advisory Board has grown to include a who’s who of the security industry. These accomplished security professionals bring a wealth of experience – more than 70 combined...
2022 ESX Innovation Award winners announced
June 6, 2022SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) has announced the winners of the 2022 Electronic Security Expo (ESX) Innovation Awards, distinguishing innovation and excellence in the industry, and identifying the next-gen products and services that will offer significant opportunities for growth for integrator companies.
These products and services were selected by an independent panel of judges based on a specific set of criteria, including ingenuity, applicability, response to market...
Axis Communications opens state-of-the-art Experience Center in Atlanta
June 3, 2022SSN Staff
CHELMSFORD, Mass.—Axis Communications recently announced the opening of a new Axis Experience Center (AEC) in Atlanta, Ga.
The state-of-the-art technology center is designed to provide business leaders, partners, and customers with hands-on experience to view and test the latest in high-performance network cameras and other edge devices. as well as emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, analytics and IP-based security technologies in a simulated environment. Visitors will...
Moms in Security Global Outreach adds members to Executive Advisory Board
June 1, 2022Paul Ragusa
NEW YORK—Moms in Security Global Outreach (MISGO), a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and rescuing victims of child sex trafficking, has announced the addition of five new Executive Advisory Board members, including Security Systems News Managing Editor Cory Harris and industry veteran John Moore.
Izabela Regula, MBA, Sales Executive, Fire Life Safety and Security Solutions, JCI; Connie Moorhead, Owner and CEO, The CMOOR Group; and Elizabeth Hall, Co-Owner at C’ville...
Eagle Eye Networks unveils cloud video surveillance camera report
May 26, 2022SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas—Eagle Eye Networks, a global leader in cloud video surveillance and artificial intelligence (AI), released its second annual Cloud Video Surveillance Camera Worldwide Statistics report, delivering data and insight into security camera usage and trends globally and regionally.
The report analyzes aggregate data from a sample set of 200,000 cameras, including more than 150 camera manufacturers. The report covers a wide range of industries including corporate enterprises,...
Specifically Speaking with Coleman Wolf, Environmental Systems Design
May 25, 2022Paul Ragusa
YARMOUTH, Maine—Security Systems News’ monthly column Specifically Speaking features Coleman Wolf, CPP, CISSP, who is Senior Security Consultant/Studio Leader at Environmental Systems Design, Inc., where he leads the company’s technology group, including a leadership role within the cybersecurity team.
The following is an exclusive interview with Wolf:
What kinds of systems do you design/specify and what services does the company provide?
Environmental Systems Design (ESD)...
PSA announces technology partner award recipients at TEC 2022
May 20, 2022SSN Staff
WESTMINSTER, Colo.—PSA, the world’s largest systems integrator consortium, announced this year’s technology partner award winners during TEC 2022 at the Sheraton in Downtown Denver Hotel. The Superstar Technology Partner Achievement Award was awarded to Altronix (pictured above are Altronix Western U.S. Sales Manager Stephen Oliva (left), and National Sales Manager JR Andrews accepting the Superstar Technology Partner Award from PSA Senior Channel Marketing Manager Brittany...