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ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Multi-regional fire, life safety and security buy-and-build platform RapidFire Safety & Security announces the acquisition of Troy Alarm, a fire alarm and security services provider based in Riverside, Calif., according to a joint announcement. This represents the 10 th acquisition for the RapidFire platform since its inaugural acquisition in September 2022. The move “underscores RapidFire’s commitment to expanding its footprint and enhancing its service offerings to better serve communities across the region; and solidifies RapidFire as a premier curator of people-centric, family-built businesses in the fire safety and security sector,” the announcement says. Since 1989, Troy Alarm has evolved as a full-service security integrator. The acquisition “underscores RapidFire’s dedication to delivering cutting-edge solutions and ensuring a seamless experience for its clientele,” according to the joint announcement. Related: RapidFire Safety & Security Acq...

On the RISE is a column by the Security Industry Association (SIA) in partnership with Security Sales & Integration profiling the next generation of security industry leaders. This column is part of SIA RISE , a community that fosters the careers of young professionals in the security through networking and career growth events, education and professional development offerings and scholarship and mentorship opportunities. For this installment of On the RISE, SIA spoke with Tiffany Renz, director of sales – North America at HID and an honoree in the inaugural 25 on the RISE Awards . Tell us a little bit about yourself and your career path. Tiffany Renz : My professional journey has been a dynamic evolution within the sales world. I started in inside sales at a company called IDenticard based in my hometown of Lancaster, Pa., actually by accident. At the time, I did not have a clue about access control, HID or visitor management. Related: SECURE Perspectives: Rhianna Dan...

Ajax Systems, the largest manufacturer of security systems in Europe, is excited to unveil its latest distribution partnership with GDV. With 40 years of industry expertise and boasting ten strategically located branches, GDV is an essential player in distributing security… from Ajax Systems | Official website https://ajax.systems/blog/gdv-official-distributor-france/ via CCTV Engineer

BOSTON — New research from Northeastern University shows there might be “a massive gap in our security infrastructure –– and it comes from the very devices designed to protect it.” Related: Video Surveillance Deep Dive: Technology Widening in Numbers, Vertical Markets Kevin Fu, a Northeastern University professor of electrical and computer engineering who specializes in cybersecurity , has figured out a way to eavesdrop on most modern cameras, from home security cameras and dash cams to the camera on your phone, according to a blog post on the university website. The technique, called EM Eye (short for Electromagnetic Eye), can capture the video from another person’s camera through walls in real time, according to the blog post. Anyone with a few hundred dollars of equipment, a radio antenna and a little bit of engineering know-how could do this, says Fu. The problem is not the lens but the wires inside most modern cameras, he says. “With your typical security camera, on th...

ZEELAND, Mich.—At the International Builders’ Show (IBS), Gentex Corporation announced the launch of its HomeLink Smart Home Solutions. The company says its latest solution is a comprehensive, curated suite of smart home products all controlled and monitored by a single app. The goal is to help unite the worlds of car connectivity and home automation into a single, seamless ecosystem. “Over the years, we’ve been expanding HomeLink’s functionality in order to continually enhance its appeal, utility, and value to our automaker customers and end users alike,” says Gentex Neil Boehm, chief technology officer, Gentex Corporation . “The addition of smart home and security devices to our product offering is a natural evolution of the HomeLink platform.” Gentex emphasizes that it is a technology company and a long-time supplier of electro-optical products for the global automotive, aerospace, fire protection, and medical industries. Continuing, the company notes that it is best known for su...

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Snap One, a manufacturer and distributor of smart living products and technologies, is showcasing its latest lighting solutions at Lightapalooza 2024. The show takes place in Glendale, Ariz., February 26-29, 2024 at the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa. During the event  Snap One  will conduct a DALI lighting demo and training session where show attendees can learn to design, install and integrate DALI lighting solutions through Control4 with the new Edidio DALI gateway. In addition to demonstrating the DALI integration capabilities within  Control4 , the Lightapalooza 2024 Control4 Booth #105 is also highlighting the possibilities enabled through the its Vibrant Linear Lighting series of LED lighting solutions, the centralized control offered by Control4 and its Halo remotes, and the array of design-friendly Contemporary keypads and faceplates. The global electronics company states that attendees can visit the booth to discuss products, sol...

Traditionally, the Ajax hub served as the security management center for any Ajax system, representing the entire facility. As you have seen at the last Ajax Special Event, we took that concept a step further, aiming to offer users more… from Ajax Systems | Official website https://ajax.systems/blog/new-logic-space/ via CCTV Engineer

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Business security managed services provider Interface Systems has been certified by Great Place to Work for the period from January 2024 through January 2025, according to a company announcement. The award is “based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Interface,” the announcement says. Based on the research, 76% of Interface’s workforce affirmed that it is a great place to work, surpassing the average U.S. company’s satisfaction rate of 57%. Great Place To Work is “the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention, and increased innovation,” the announcement says. “Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience,” says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the vice president of global recognition at Great Place To Work, in the announcement. Th...

SILVER SPRING, Md., and ALEXANDRIA, Va. – ASIS International  and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have released “ Complexities in the Global Security Market: 2024 Through 2026, ” according to a joint announcement. The new research report “provides insights into the equipment, technologies and employment of the global security industry, including regional market breakouts,” the announcement says. SIA and ASIS partnered with global analytics and advisory firm Omdia to complete the research. This exclusive report – produced for SIA and ASIS members – “provides new global market statistics for the security equipment and service markets, including the entire route to market from the equipment and software companies manufacturing the technologies to the service providers deploying them through to the end users using the security and life safety solutions in their daily roles,” according to the joint announcement. The publication “was designed for practitioners in corpora...

PHOENIX—Now carrying the UL 294 Standard Listing, LifeSafety Power’s Helix ATS PDU is designed to serve as a combination Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) and Power Distribution Unit (PDU) that facilitates maximum system uptime and redundancy in mission critical applications. This new product will be on display at Booth #9073 during the ISC West 2024 show, which takes place on April 9-12 in Las Vegas. Lifesafety explains the Helix ATS PDU is the latest product in the Helix family, and the PDU serves as a rack power distribution device with network management for monitoring and control of each power output through a standard web browser. The company points out it also offers optional Helix ATS functionality that uses a second AC input to provide automatic switchover if the primary AC source is compromised. LifeSafety Power also notes the Helix ATS mounts in a standard 19-inch rack to help it integrate into data center environments for access control and IT equipment such as servers, ...

IRVINE, Calif. — Security and facility services provider Allied Universal has been selected by INTER&CO Stadium in Orlando, Fla., as its event services provider, according to a joint announcement. Allied Universal’s “experience in supporting the event services requirements of large sporting venues, such as INTER&CO Stadium, ensures that all attending will have a phenomenal experience while they cheer their favorite soccer teams during their upcoming seasons,” the announcement says. Related: Allied Universal Security Professional Receives American Red Cross Honors INTER&CO Stadium is home to Major League Soccer’s Orlando City SC and the National Women’s Soccer League’s Orlando Pride. In addition, INTER&CO Stadium hosts concerts and special events throughout the year. Allied Universal is actively recruiting to fill the more than 300 positions to support the 25,500-seat stadium located downtown. No prior experience is necessary and training will be provided by...

Anyone in the security industry knows that video surveillance is nothing new, with the first instance dating back to World War II, when it was used to view the launch of V2 rockets in Germany, before first being used in commercial applications in the U.S. in 1947. Certainly, the technology has come a long way in the ensuing eight decades, but in some ways, it feels like it’s still in its infancy—and 2024 could be the year when video surveillance truly makes its mark, thanks to increasing use cases for artificial intelligence and cloud-based recording and management. Related: Wyze Camera Breach Allowed 13,000 Customers See Into Others’ Homes Our 2024 Video Surveillance Deep Dive shows that, while supply chain snafus and challenges related to finding and keeping talented people still remain in the physical security space, they are becoming less of an obstacle to completing installations, including those that feature video surveillance cameras. We also learned that customers are...

AUSTIN, Texas— HID Global says that at the upcoming ISC West 2024 show in Las Vegas it will help dealers and their clients unlock the potential of its HID Mobile Access platform. The Texas-based company states in that booth #8053 during the show which takes place on April 9-12, it will demonstrate how dealers can utilize mobile devices and wearables via its Mobile Access Platform for easy access to spaces, systems, and more. HID Global explains that in an era that is increasingly prioritizing mobile solutions its reliable and secure technology not only enhances operational efficiency, but also drives digital transformation and sustainability while fostering user engagement. The company boasts that users can enjoy the added benefits of convenience, intuitiveness, and reliability, allowing access with ease. From the dealer perspective the company continues, professional security dealers can streamline management with the HID Origo portal, which centralizing user management and inte...

LAS VEGAS – Mission 500, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving children in need across the U.S., recently announced the 2024 ISC West Security 5K Run/2K Walk is set to kick off Thursday, April 11 at 7:30 a.m. at Sunset Park in Las Vegas. “Prepare for a day of adrenaline-pumping fun, camaraderie, and philanthropy as Mission 500 pulls out all the stops to make this year’s run the best one yet,” the Mission 500 announcement says. Related: Mission 500 ISC West 5K/2K Raises Over $90,000 Sponsors for the 2024 ISC West Security 5K/2K include HID, RX Global (ISC), alarm.com, STI, Milestone, Axis, Motorola, Bosch, Sage Integration, Galaxy, UTP, PSA, Thomasson Marketing Group (TMG), WeSuite, and Xcelerate Sales, with others welcome to get involved. This year, Mission 500 is capturing every moment of the 2024 ISC West Security 5k/2k Run with a videographer – from the HID backpack build on the show floor to the race/walk itself, according to the Mission 500 announcement. “We’...

McLEAN, Va. – The Monitoring Association ( TMA ) has announced the appointment of Randy Rickert to the co-chairmanship of its Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) Council. Rickert joins seated committee co-chairman Richard Flores of Puget Sound in leading TMA’s GSOC Council. Rickert is currently the manager of global security operations for corporate security and business resilience for Thrivent Financial. Why TMA Appointed Rickert as GSOC Council Co-Chairman Related: TMA Opens Entry Period for 2024 Monitoring Technology Marvel Award “My organization has been a TMA member for 20 years,” says Rickert in the TMA announcement. “In that time, we’ve found TMA’s standards and education to be exceptionally valuable. “This new volunteer role within TMA affords me a unique opportunity to give back to our community and industry. “I look forward to sharing my knowledge and experience with my GSOC peers in this new role,” he says. In the association announcement, TMA CEO Celia T....

LEESBURG, Va.— Omnilert , a manufacturer of active shooter solutions, has announced the release of its third generation AI visual gun detection system. According to the Mid-Atlantic company, its latest solution feature significant advancements designed to further advance its gun detection system. Omnilert claims its product is the only solution to deliver a combination of detection, verification, activation and notification. The company states that is gun detection system can protect hundreds of schools, universities, hospitals, retail and commercial buildings, and other organization facilities and campuses around the country. “Today’s customers better understand the technology behind AI visual gun detection and they want more than just detection and verification; they are also concerned with the accuracy of the models and how they are trained, as well as the capabilities the system can provide throughout an entire active shooting incident,” says Dave Fraser, CEO of Omnilert . “This ...

ARLINGTON, Va. — Genetec Inc.’s Global Press Summit ’24, held near Washington, D.C., from Feb. 6 to 8, allowed security industry media from across the globe to dive deep into the unified security solutions provider’s roadmap, its vision for the future and its channel partner commitment. The summit, which marked a roaring return from the pandemic years, was also a celebration of Genetec’s remarkable growth: Indeed, the company , whose headcount exceeds 2,000, has expanded its personnel by 77% since 2019. The company is clearly in investment mode, a fact underscored not only by a new solution launch (see accompanying article: Genetec Unveils Security Center SaaS ) but also by the opening of a new Experience Center in Sydney, Australia, which will allow integrators and end users alike to get hands-on with Genetec solutions. Lots of Learning Ahead When media members assembled on the evening of Feb. 6, Genetec president Pierre Racz toasted to all the learning that lay ahead. Starting o...