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NEW YORK — Over the last several years, cybersecurity, a crucial component in any operation , has taken on an increasingly visible role due to numerous high-profile data breaches impacting various industries. Related: GlobalData Research: AI and Cybersecurity Take Center Stage in Q2 2024 Filings As malware becomes more complex and hackers make use of artificial intelligence, servicers could face significant challenges staying one step ahead of malicious actors. Servicers’ inaction or missteps could have financial, regulatory, and customer-related consequences. The success of any cybersecurity program will be dictated by the organization’s ability to implement and maintain a high level of protection. During S&P Global Ratings’ servicer evaluation review process, we ask the company to describe its overall cyber security program and focus on many related topics. For more details on how the company assesses cybersecurity, see “The Importance Of Cyber Security For U.S. And Can...

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,” the Security Industry Association (SIA) spoke with Nicole Rigby, team lead, distribution operations at Axis Communications. Responses have been edited for clarity and style. SIA: Tell us a little bit about yourself and your career path. Nicole Rigby: When I graduated college, I wasn’t fully sure what my career path would look like. I took an internship with a small family business in the food manufacturing industry while I earned my master’s degree. That was incredibly helpful for me because I got to learn various ...

CHELMSFORD, Mass. – Axis Communications recently celebrated the grand re-opening of its Axis Experience Center ( AEC ) in Arlington, Va. The expanded AEC, which originally opened in 2018, “will address growing market demands in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, serving various industries including government and law enforcement agencies, critical infrastructure, city surveillance, transportation, education, retail, healthcare and more,” according to the company announcement. Related: Axis Communications Launches State-of-the-Art Experience Center in Phoenix The newly upgraded Axis Experience Center “has been made even more accessible for stakeholders in these areas to meet with local Axis experts, engage with engineers, sales, and marketing staff, as well as interact with the latest in intelligent surveillance technology,” the announcement says. Situated on the 12 th and 14 th floors of the Potomac Tower, the facility “also provides impressive panoramic views of the...

MELVILLE, N.Y.— Intelligent security management platform provider Intellicene recently announced the appointment of Greg Colaluca as general manager. With more than 20 years of global leadership experience, Colaluca “will guide the company into its next growth phase, emphasizing the delivery of intelligent security solutions for mission-critical environments,” according to the company announcement. Related: Intellicene Enters into a Partnership with Oosto Colaluca “brings a wealth of experience in customer success, growth, profitability, and operational excellence,” the announcement says. “He leverages vision, analytics, and continuous process improvement to develop successful business models and plans, and his technical background and business development skills ensure focused sales, product development and service delivery.” “Greg’s experience and proven track record in global leadership and customer-focused solutions will drive a continued focus on market leadership and ...

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.—Level Home, Inc., a smart home lock and access control manufacturer, has announced the release of professional Installer Editions Locks—the Level Bolt and Level Lock+ including new Zigbee native configuration options. The company states the new professional version smart locks are curated for the custom installation market, and Level Home, Inc. , emphasizes the new Level Bolt Pro Pack and Level Lock+ Pro Pack offer special add-ons and integration opportunities for installers to offer their customers the convenience of smart home technology while maintaining the design aesthetic of their homes. Supporting the introduction of its new Installer Edition Locks, the company is set to exhibit at the annual smart-home trade event CEDIA Expo 2024 . “Our debut at this year’s CEDIA Expo is a clear demonstration of our growing presence in and commitment to the professional installation market,” says Eric Waters, VP of sales at Level Home, Inc. “Our new and exclusive Level ...

PHILADELPHIA – Artificial intelligence-based gun detection video analytics platform ZeroEyes has partnered with security systems integrator Access Technology & Integration (AT&I) Systems, an end-to-end systems integrator, to protect U.S. schools and other organizations against gun-related threats. Related: ZeroEyes Launches ZEO for Small Business AT&I, based in Cooper City, Fla., “leverages cloud and AI technology to provide security solutions that grow with an organization, including access control, gate entry, burglar alarms, video surveillance, license plate recognition, and visitor management systems,” according to the joint announcement. The partnership with ZeroEyes “addresses a critical and growing concern by identifying illegally brandished firearms in real time to enhance public safety and mitigate gun-related violence,” the announcement says. “ZeroEyes’ cutting-edge features and 24/7 manned operations center with human verification is a critical additi...

Global business sentiment witnessed a marginal improvement of 0.2% year-over-year (YoY) during the second quarter (Q2) of 2024. While technology, travel and tourism and insurance sectors benefited from artificial intelligence-driven innovations, challenges persisted in retail and packaging due to shifting consumer preferences and supply chain issues. Related: Companies That Use AI and Automation Report $1.8M Lower Data Breach Cost The growing prominence of AI and cybersecurity themes highlights the evolving priorities in corporate strategies, according to data and analytics company GlobalData. GlobalData’s latest report, “Company Filings Analytics Trends & Signals – Q2 2024,” reveals that sentiment for technology, travel and tourism and insurance improved with initiatives involving innovation in the digital landscape, AI for personalized trip recommendations and customer-centric solutions. Companies were embracing AI for enhanced customer experiences and risk modeling. ...

When following, writing about , evangelizing and trying to understand the pitfalls and peaks of launching a new technology or service with a systems integrator, my question is this: Why do some companies do it better than others? I would appreciate your comments on this subject after you read my point of view. What is the impact of doing this well or not doing it at all? What critical thinking must be done to be more successful? What management behaviors show up after past failures? What is the biggest obstacle to onboarding new technologies or services? Time is the Obstacle in Adopting New Technology Everyone is running around so fast, has such a full plate and wears so many hats that many simply don’t have time to onboard new technology. We can barely keep up with what we sell and install today! The root cause is often a lack of a strategic plan that provides clarity of mission for the team. Related: Business Fitness: Who’s the Conductor of Your Technology Train? “But, Pa...

AMITYVILLE, N.Y.—NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc., has announced the release of a new short-form catalog from its Alarm Lock Division, the Alarm Lock Catalog, which it says showcases its selection of standalone and wireless access lock solutions. This 2025 Alarm Lock Catalog is designed specifically for locksmiths and integrators, offering a comprehensive overview of commercial access locking solutions for wood, metal, and glass doors. NAPCO points out the Alarm Lock Catalog highlights the company’s Trilogy Series and the wireless Trilogy Networx Access Locks, which are available in standalone, networked, mortise, narrow stile, and exit trim configurations compatible with panic exit bars. NAPCO explains that its Alarm Lock 2025 Locking Solutions Catalog provides a clear comparison of the features of each model, underscoring the commonality in usage and operation across the product line, which helps minimize any learning curve, whether used on the storage closet or front door. NAP...

LAKE FOREST, Calif. – Professional monitoring services provider National Monitoring Center has unveiled NexusTech, the newest addition to its Nexus business intelligence platform. Related: National Monitoring Center Renews TMA Five Diamond Monitoring Center Designation NexusTech “brings powerful features to a mobile platform, transforming how alarm company technicians interact with monitoring centers during servicing, testing and installation,” according to the company announcement. NexusTech “offers key benefits that significantly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of technicians in the field. With its smart search technology, technicians can effortlessly search and map site locations, ensuring they can quickly find and navigate to their destinations,” the announcement says. The advanced location services “provide detailed directions and identify the nearest site locations, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.” Additionally, NexusTech’s testing capabiliti...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a broad term that encompasses a wide swath of technologies aimed at solving problems. It’s used to automate processes and cull data for analysis, and is increasingly deployed in healthcare and medical diagnosis. Related: Per Mar Security Services Deploys iDter’s Niō Guardian Active Deterrence Cameras In the security industry, the primary use of AI has been in conjunction with video cameras to classify images for use in detection, facial recognition or the presence of guns or weapons. AI enables the development of sophisticated, targeted applications to improve the effectiveness of human monitoring labor and automate security detection. CNNs or convolutional neural networks are a category of neural networks used for this type of image classification and recognition. CNNs have proven successful in identifying objects, signs and even faces. These deep-learning algorithms take a series of images as the input to detect and assign importance to the var...

VICTORIAVILLE, Quebec—VOSKER, a provider of surveillance solutions, has announced the latest evolution of its camera: the VKX. The company states the new version now includes features like an on-demand mode, better image quality for both day and night usage, a 2X larger solar panel and new front-access design. The VKX can operate 100% autonomously for up to six months without an external power supply. “The VKX is something we’ve really been looking forward to sharing with our customers,” says Jimmy Angers, co-founder, president and CEO, VOSKER . “This newest generation was heavily influenced by their feedback on previous products. We take our customers’ input on the product very seriously because, ultimately, it’s for them and we’re always looking to improve their experience when using our products. We’re very proud of the improvements we’ve made on this new camera and look forward to continuing to find innovative ways to keep building on this success.” VKX Camera Streamlines System...

Earlier this summer, Security Sales & Integration opened the entry period for the 2024 Security Solution Awards program. It celebrates manufacturers and vendors whose electronic security solutions have been proven in the field to meet security, safety or other organizational needs for integrators’ end-user customers. The extended deadline for this year’s Security Solutions Awards is Aug. 30. Don’t miss out on your FINAL chance to enter your product in this year’s program! Our panel of experienced security industry professionals will judge each entrant on the technical merits and ease of installation of the product or technology solution, in addition to its ability to do the following: help installing security contractors meet project bid, specification or design parameters satisfy regulatory, compliance or code requirements deliver the highest level of system capabilities, features, functionality, user-friendliness, results and client satisfaction across the full range of ...

RICHMOND, British Columbia—Teledyne FLIR IIS, a Teledyne Technologies, has just introduced the Forge 1GigE SWIR (Short Wave Infrared) 1.3 MP camera. The company states that its newest product is the first camera in the Forge 1GigE SWIR series equipped with a wide-band and high-sensitivity Sony SenSWIR 1.3 MP IMX990 InGaAs sensor. The Teledyne continues by pointing out the product’s advanced sensor captures images across both visible light and SWIR light spectrums (VisSWIR) with 5μm pixels, providing an extended spectral range from 400nm to 1700nm. This capability enhances anomaly detection and material analysis, making it useful for applications such as industrial semiconductor inspection, food and beverage quality control, recycling, security surveillance, environmental monitoring, precision farming, and more. “We’re excited to introduce the Forge SWIR camera series to grow our imaging portfolio from the visible spectrum to SWIR wavelengths,” says Sadiq Panjwani, general manage...

QUEENS, N.Y. — St. John’s University men’s basketball coach Rick Pitino ranted during a March 1, 2000, press conference when he was the head coach of Boston Celtics that legends Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish weren’t “walking through that door” to help the team’s play improve. Little did Pitino know that, more than 24 years later, thieves would walk through the door of his office and make off with a ceremonial sword and a bullhorn, among other items. “Police said in a statement that the two men somehow gained entry ‘without authorization’ and removed a number of items before fleeing on a moped heading westbound on Union Turnpike,” according to an ESPN news service report. More About the Pitino St. John’s University Office Theft Related: Intuit Dome Glitch Delays Bruno Mars Concert, Causes Concession Stand Issues St. John’s University spokesman Brian Browne says the theft happened Tuesday night shortly before 8 p.m. at the athletic department offices, which are l...

Countless times throughout my career, I have been called upon to provide an overview of the electronic security industry. The recipients of that information have run the gamut — from new hires just starting their professional lives, to experienced people making a career change to investors to other trades to the media to consumers. I enjoy being able to enlighten them about our wonderful business — from its noble purpose to safeguard people and assets, to its exciting technologies and innovative solutions, to its amazing opportunities and bright future, to the driven, high-character folks who compose it. Security’s Complexities and Nuances That process always reminds me of security’s complexities and nuances: how it operates differently from many other fields, how it typically takes time to become familiar with many of the key players, and how it takes at least a year for everything to click and make sense. There are seven essential elements to convey: historical context and cur...

NASHVILLE—Morse Watchmans, a solutions provider of key control and asset management systems recently showcased its latest key control solutions for correctional facilities at the just completed 154 th American Correctional Association (ACA) conference in Nashville on August 15-18 in booth #530. The key management solutions enhance correctional facility security, efficiency, and accountability with full audit trails and instant alerting functionality the company explains through products like its new KeyWatcher Fleet and KeyWatcher Touch products. “Correctional facilities operate in high-stakes environments demanding unparalleled security and efficiency,” says Tim Purpura, VP of global sales and marketing at Morse Watchmans . “Morse Watchmans is committed to providing cutting-edge key management solutions that empower correctional institutions to protect their staff, inmates, and assets while streamlining operations.” The company boasts that its key management systems provide ironcla...

DALLAS – The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent ( FAST ) has named Jim Lantrip of Allied Universal Technology Services to the FAST Board of Directors. The FAST Board of Directors, drawn from the membership of the Electronic Security Association (ESA) and the Security Industry Association (SIA), “defines and refines FAST’s strategic plan, as well as the foundation’s annual goals,” according to the foundation announcement. Lantrip, who has more than 30 years of experience in the security industry, is currently serving as the senior vice president of operations at Allied Universal Technology Services. He oversees the company’s operations, ensuring the delivery of innovative security solutions to clients on a global scale. Why FAST Added Lantrip to Board of Directors Lantrip initially joined ADT Security Services for sales experience, but he unexpectedly found his niche and built a successful career spanning various roles, including sales, sales leadership, engineering, operati...

The recent dramatic increase in hospital workplace violence underscores the critical need for innovative solutions to protect those who dedicate their lives to healing others. The healthcare industry has been exploring various approaches to address this issue, from enhanced security protocols to de-escalation training. However, the introduction of body-worn cameras has emerged as a particularly promising solution, offering a unique blend of deterrence and documentation. Wearable cameras , when integrated with open platform video management software ( VMS ), offer a comprehensive approach to addressing hospital safety concerns. These devices go beyond simple surveillance, providing a range of benefits that enhance both security and patient care. Body-Worn Cameras Provide a Wide Range of Benefits First and foremost, wearable cameras serve as impartial witnesses to interactions between healthcare providers and patients. This objective record promotes a culture of accountability among s...

LEXINGTON, Ky. — There will probably never be another month that changed the history of Bates Security more than June 2024. First, the company earned the 2024 Police Dispatch Quality (PDQ) Award during the Electronic Security Expo (ESX) in Louisville, Ky., for excellence in reducing false alarms and maximizing the increasing limited public safety resources across the country. Related: Bates Security Connects with Customers to Snag SAMMY Award for Best Website Design “Bates Security has shown a steadfast dedication to reducing false alarms over time,” says Stan Martin, SIAC executive director, who, along with SSI account executive Dan Wilkins, presented the 2024 PDQ Award to Bates Security during ESX 2024. “They are at the forefront of the industry, embracing cutting-edge technology to minimize false alarms while enhancing customer service.” Then, the family business that dates back four decades made the decision to join the Pye-Barker family as the latest addition to a gro...