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Integrators have lots of tools in their toolkits: screwdrivers, wire strippers, multimeters and more. But what about owners and back-office management at integration businesses? What are their tools of the trade? After all, every day, integration businesses seek to speed up project installation, make billing more efficient, improve documentation and reduce errors in the field.    That’s why, in Commercial Integrator + Security Sales & Integration’s annual Business Resources Deep Dive, we’ll examine software solutions and other resources that empower integrators to run better, more efficient, more profitable, more responsive businesses. Our editors interviewed some of the most forward-thinking leaders in the technology trades and asked them which tools they use, how they use them and what they’re trying to accomplish.    Our experts include Bill Fons, regional vice president , CTI ; Heather Sidorowicz , president, Southtown Audio Video ; Brad Kirby, vice presi...

IRVINE, Calif. – The holiday shopping season is upon us, so personal safety while shopping should be top of mind for consumers. Global security and facility services provider Allied Universal has released the latest installment in its Allied Minute video series providing “snackable holiday safety tips for shoppers to stay safe during the holiday rush, as well as suggestions for retailers to prepare for a safe shopping experience.” The Allied Minute is the company’s quarterly video series featuring safety tips and information from its team of security experts with experience and expertise in a wide range of industries and market segments. Inside the Allied Minute Holiday Shopping Safety Videos The Allied Minute holiday shopping safety videos feature two of the industry’s top retail security experts providing their insight on safety practices to make it a merry and bright holiday season. Ben Olalde, Allied Universal Vice President of Retail Locations o  Allied Minute – Shopp...

We’ve already heard from Business Fitness columnist Paul Boucherle and 2024 SSI Industry Hall of Fame inductee Jeffrey Zwirn in our 2025 Security Industry Predictions series. Now, it’s time for Monitoring Matters columnist Peter Giacalone , president of security industry consultant Giacalone Associates, LLC, to break out his crystal ball and look ahead to the the next 12 months or more in the security industry. SSI: Without getting into any specific vendors or branded solutions, what technology category or solution area do you see as 2025’s ripest, most profitable growth opportunity for security dealers, installers and integrators? Explain your reasoning. Peter Giacalone: I believe, based on the moves over the past few years and the current trajectory, that video solutions and specifically remote video monitoring will experience exponential growth. The combination of growing crime and types of crime committed along with the public’s view on how video surveillance at different l...

DETROIT — Customizable mobile security solutions provider LiveView Technologies, Inc. (LVT) today announced the activation of the Alliance of Companies and Communities to Enhance Safety and Security (ACCESS) Taskforce in Detroit. Related: LVT Rolls Out Beta Version of Command Center at GSX 2024 The initiative is “centered around reducing crime and creating a safer environment for employees, customers, and community members by fostering greater collaboration amongst retailers, state and local officials and solution providers,” according to the LVT announcement. The ACCESS Taskforce is led by LVT in partnership with the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC), law enforcement, retailers, government officials and other community safety leaders. Participating retailers include 7-Eleven, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Meijer and Ulta Beauty. “Organizations across industries and locations are facing a disturbing increase in crime and violent acts against customers, employees, and th...

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Full-service fire protection, life safety and security services provider Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Allentown, Pa.-based security systems, fire detection, alarms and monitoring specialist Protect Alarms Security Systems, expanding its reach across eastern Pennsylvania. Pye-Barker “has continued to invest in the Northeast” and “offers full fire code compliance and complete life safety services to commercial customers in eastern Pennsylvania,” according to a joint announcement. Protect Alarms, a family-run operation since its founding by Albert Taylor Jr. in 1963, provides customized systems to businesses and residents throughout the Lehigh Valley region. The company tests and designs systems for intrusion detection, video surveillance, access control, fire detection and alarms, remote site management and other environmental threats. The team also operates a 24-hour local central monitoring station. Why Pye-Barker Acquired Protect Alarms “At Prote...

NEW YORK—Sielox, a developer of layered access control solutions is celebrating 45 years of success, recently highlighted its latest advancements in security technologies at ISC East 2024. Alongside its robust portfolio of access control and emergency communications solutions, Sielox introduced its new partnership with Wavelynx Technologies , expanding its capabilities with advanced readers and credentials. “At Sielox, we are committed to delivering solutions that bring proactive security and ease of use to our customers,” says Karen Evans, president and CEO of Sielox . “Our partnership with Wavelynx is a powerful addition to our portfolio, enhancing our systems with advanced mobile-enabled credentials that provide seamless security for end-users. Our Certified Integrators are eager to bring this added functionality to organizations looking for adaptable, forward-thinking security solutions.” Sielox Showcases Several New Products During Show Through its collaboration with Wavelynx...

In what seems like the blink of an eye, security cameras have evolved into smart sensors. With the help of artificial intelligence (AI) and video analytics, cameras can now spot security threats on their own, without someone always watching the video feeds, and improve how everything from safety risks to customer experiences are monitored. This broader use of video intelligence outside of just security can make workplaces safer and more efficient. But to use these new capabilities effectively, you need to understand how to plan and design camera systems that can meet – and exceed – your customers’ needs. Let’s explore the criteria that will be key to transforming what your customers and businesses can do with security cameras. Assess the Environment Expanding video intelligence into applications beyond security requires a holistic understanding of your customers’ operations and how these technologies can potentially fit. Start by examining your customers’ challenges and pain point...

We kicked off our 2025 Security Industry Predictions series last week with Business Fitness columnist Paul Boucherle’s thoughts on what’s ahead in the next 12 months and are continuing it today with the prognostications of one of our 2024 SSI Industry Hall of Fame inductees: Jeffrey Zwirn, president of IDS Research & Development. Related: SSI Industry Hall of Fame 2024: Jeffrey Zwirn, President, IDS Research and Development We’ll have plenty more prognostications from our esteemed group of industry leaders over the next several weeks so stay tuned to see what some of our favorite personalities say is coming for the security industry. Make sure you keep them honest if one falls flat and praise them for getting one right. Security Sales & Integration: Without getting into any specific vendors or branded solutions, what technology category or solution area do you see as 2025’s ripest, most profitable growth opportunity for security dealers, installers and integrators? ...

Editor’s Note:  This article features firsthand reporting from  SSI’s  Dan Ferrisi following a trip to visit i-PRO in Japan and learn about its focus on secure edge AI IoT technologies. Click here to read his one-on-one interview with i-PRO CEO Masato Nakao. Earlier this month, i-PRO, a specialist in edge computing cameras for security, safety and medical applications , convened a group of security publication editors to give us a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse at the company’s operations, roadmap and corporate strategy. This included one-on-one time with Masato Nakao, CEO of i-PRO, as well as interview opportunities with key senior executives: Gerard Figols, chief product officer; Dayanna Nunez, chief human resources officer; Hiroo Okamoto, CFO; and others from within executive leadership. The press trip spanned three prefectures, starting in Fukuoka, where the group visited the i-PRO Fukuoka headquarters and toured the R&D facility there. Later the same day, jou...

ALAMEDA, Calif.—RGB Spectrum, a developer of mission-critical video solutions for real-time decision support, has announced the launch of its new Zio V2100 multiviewers. Designed to decode and display multiple IP sources on a single monitor, the V2100 offers a new solution for managing complex AV environments. The company states the V2100 multiviewers represent a significant advancement over traditional single-source decoders. With the capability to simultaneously decode and display multiple IP sources, users can achieve greater situational awareness and streamlined monitoring in control rooms, security operations, and other mission-critical applications the company asserts. V2100 Multiviewers Deliver HD Images The V2100 multiviewers are a key component of RGB Spectrum ’s decision support system the company points out. The new product line is designed to enhance real-time audio and video distribution across packet-based networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide-area n...

IRVINE, Calif. — Global security and facility services company Allied Universal is the presenting sponsor of the 2024 Lott IMPACT Trophy, according to a company announcement. The Lott IMPACT Trophy is a college football award presented annually to the nation’s top defensive player, who “also exhibits the characteristics of Ronnie Lott by making an IMPACT on and off the field. IMPACT is an acronym for integrity, maturity, performance, academics, community and tenacity.” “Allied Universal is the leading defender of safety and security, protecting people, businesses and communities in more than 100 countries around the globe,” says Steve Jones, global chairman and CEO of Allied Universal, in the company announcement. “So, it makes perfect sense for one great defender to present an award to another great defender,” he says. “We are excited to play a part in recognizing this year’s recipient and want to wish all finalists the best of luck.” Why Allied Universal is Sponsoring Lott...

For this installment of “On the RISE,” SIA spoke with Ryan Knoll, account executive at Pro-Tec Design. Responses have been edited for clarity and style. SIA: Tell us a little bit about yourself and your career path that has brought you to Pro-Tec Design. Ryan Knoll: I grew up surrounded by a family dedicated to public safety. My early years were filled with various sports, leading to a strong competitive drive and a love of being part of a team. This blend of public safety influence and fundamentals learned in athletics guided me toward a career in law enforcement. From a young age, I can’t remember wanting to be anything other than a police officer, helping others and chasing bad guys. Unfortunately, the events and significant changes in the profession post-2020 led my family and me to explore alternate career paths. Related: On the RISE: A Conversation with Nicole Rigby, Axis Communications Fortunately, I successfully transitioned to the corporate security sector, working...