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Securitas report: AI drives shift to smarter security
September 23, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
UNIONTOWN, Ohio—Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming physical security from a reactive function into a more proactive, intelligence-driven operation, according to Securitas Technology’s newly released 2027 Global Technology Outlook Report.
Now in its ninth edition, the report draws on input from more than 16,000 clients across 19 countries, 600 security decision-makers, 26 technology partners and internal experts. The findings identify AI, cloud infrastructure,...
dormakaba to acquire Alliants
September 17, 2026SSN Staff
RÜMLANG, Switzerland—dormakaba has signed a binding agreement to acquire Alliants, a U.K.-based hospitality technology provider, in a move that expands its hospitality offerings beyond physical access control and further connects hotel access with digital guest engagement.
Founded in 2009 in Southampton, England, Alliants provides guest experience software and managed services supporting more than 100,000 hotel rooms worldwide. Its platform includes concierge services, contactless...
Rajant acquires Bellwether Group to bolster national security mission capabilities
September 15, 2026SSN Staff
MALVERN, Pa.—Rajant Corp. has acquired The Bellwether Group (TBG), a strategic move that expands the company's ability to deliver mission-ready technologies and services to defense and national security customers.
The acquisition combines Rajant's expertise in wireless communications, edge computing and autonomous systems with Bellwether's experience supporting sensitive government missions, applied research initiatives and classified environments.
Company...
SDS's Borho: Active threat protection moving beyond the front door
September 2, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
TYSONS, Va. — As organizations reassess active threat preparedness strategies, security leaders are increasingly looking beyond building interiors and adopting a campus-wide approach to protection, says Billy Borho, director of sales at Shooter Detection Systems (SDS).
Today, organizations are recognizing that incidents can begin well before someone reaches the front door.
"Parking lots, garages, loading areas and building approaches can all be part of that threat environment,"...
NAPCO reports record Q4 revenue, recurring service growth in fiscal 2026
August 24, 2026SSN Staff
AMITYVILLE, N.Y.—NAPCO Security Technologies reported record fourth-quarter revenue of $55.8 million, a 10% increase over the same period a year earlier, driven by continued growth in recurring service revenue (RSR) and a rebound in equipment sales.
NAPCO's recurring service revenue, which includes its StarLink communications business, rose 12.9% to $25.3 million from $22.4 million for the quarter. The company said the segment continues to generate gross margins...
dormakaba acquires Azure Access, Apollo Security to expand U.S. AC footprint
August 18, 2026SSN Staff
RÜMLANG, Switzerland—dormakaba has acquired the operating businesses of Azure Access Technology and ADME, Inc. (Apollo Security), a move the company said will strengthen its position in the U.S. access control market and accelerate development of next-generation solutions.
Founded in 2019 and based in Newport Beach, Calif., Azure Access develops open-architecture electronic access control hardware for OEMs and software providers. The company's controller platform...
Mindgard raises $30M Series A to expand AI security platform
August 12, 2026SSN Staff
BOSTON—Artificial intelligence (AI) security startup Mindgard has raised $30 million in Series A funding as organizations increasingly look to secure AI systems against emerging threats and vulnerabilities, the company announced.
The funding round was led by Album VC, with participation from Karma Ventures and existing investors .406 Ventures, Atlantic Bridge, IQ Capital and Lakestar. Mindgard said it plans to use the capital to expand...
Soloway shifts from operator to innovator as NAPCO enters next chapter
August 12, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
AMITYVILLE, N.Y.—Richard “Dick” Soloway isn't retiring. Instead, the NAPCO Security Technologies founder is handing operational leadership to Kevin S. Buchel so he can devote more time to innovation, new technologies and the company's long-term growth.
Soloway stepped down in July, transitioning to founder and executive chairman while continuing as chairman of the board.
“I was...
Eluviant sees generative AI driving next phase of video intelligence
August 5, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
LONDON—As security providers race to incorporate generative AI into video surveillance, Eluviant believes the technology's greatest value lies not in identifying objects, but in understanding behavior.
The company, formerly known as IntelexVision, recently launched Aurora Flow, a generative AI capability designed to analyze events as they unfold over time rather than evaluate individual video frames in isolation.
According to founder and...
ADI begins trading as independent public company following Resideo spin-off
August 4, 2026SSN Staff
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—ADI Global Distribution on Aug. 4 began trading on the New York Stock Exchange following the completion of its spin-off from Resideo Technologies.
Resideo first announced plans to divest ADI in July 2025. Resideo will continue trading under the ticker symbol REZI, while ADI trades under ADIG.
The transaction was completed through the distribution of all outstanding shares of ADI common stock to Resideo shareholders on...