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Universities are filling up with network-connected devices. Smart locks manage building access. HVAC systems run on automated controls. Cameras stream to command centers. Vending machines, printers, thermostats, research tools and classroom displays all connect to the network. The Internet of Things (IoT) is everywhere. These devices are often invisible to most of campus life, quietly making things run more smoothly. But for IT and security teams, they represent a rapidly growing liability. Each device is a potential entry point for an attacker looking for a path of least resistance. And too often, universities don’t even know what their IoT landscape actually looks like. The Expanding Higher Ed IoT Campus Security Footprint A modern institution of higher education operates more like a small city than a school. Hundreds of buildings may be tied into the same digital infrastructure, and each department brings its own tools and purchase preferences. Devices arrive from dozens of ...

In an era where customer expectations evolve faster than ever, organizations that thrive aren’t merely reacting to change; they’re shaping it through relentless, pervasive innovation. Today’s most admired companies embed innovation into every facet of their culture, operations and customer interactions. This shift demands that leaders reimagine how they listen to customers, co-create solutions, and rapidly adapt to stay ahead of emerging needs. Driving customer-centric success is no longer about occasional breakthroughs; it’s about making innovation a continuous, companywide habit. Innovation should permeate every level of an organization, from product development and customer experience to sustainability practices and employee training. This comprehensive approach to innovation fosters continuous improvement across all aspects of the organization, allowing companies to stay agile, competitive and in tune with their customers’ constantly evolving needs. Smart Security Solutions for ...

SILVER SPRING, Md. —  Confidence in the security industry matched the 2025 high this summer, according to the July/August 2025 Security Industry Association  ( SIA ) Security Market Index (SMI) survey , according to the latest results. With 28% of respondents rating conditions  as “excellent” and 53% saying they are “good,” the total positive responses—81%—matched the 2025 high that was recorded in the January–February survey. “SIA is proud to see the ongoing resilience of the security industry,” says Scott Dunn, SIA board of directors chairman. “Even with the significant challenges that tariffs are presenting, manufacturers, integrators and others continue to thrive through innovation and a commitment to supporting security and life safety throughout our communities.” Inside the July/August 2025 Security Market Index The Security Market Index measures security industry executives’ current status and future expectations through a select survey of SIA members. The...

QUINCY, Mass. – The National Fire Protection Association ( NFPA ) and The Center for Campus Fire Safety (CCFS) are once again collaborating on the annual Campus Fire Safety Month campaign this September, according to a joint announcement. The collaboration aims to “provide vital fire safety education and resources to students, parents and campus housing staff and administrators to help make resident living spaces as safe as possible,” the announcement says. This year’s campaign “highlights the importance of safe cooking practices and lithium-ion battery safety, drawing attention to two significant fire hazards in student residences.” According to the latest NFPA statistics, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated annual average of 3,231 structure fires in dormitories, fraternity and sorority houses, and barracks from 2019 -2023. These incidents resulted in an annual average of 19 civilian injuries, and $19 million in direct property damage. Roughly three out of four fires...

Every successful security business understands the value of discipline. You expect your technicians to be skilled, professional, and dependable. You rely on your project managers to stay organized, communicate clearly, and keep clients satisfied. But do you hold your financial team to the same standard? And more importantly, what does financial discipline actually look like in practice? Too often, business leaders overlook the importance of financial rigor—until problems arise. Yet financial discipline is what allows a company to thrive, grow and remain resilient in uncertain times. It not only strengthens the bottom line but also reduces sleepless nights for owners and principals, giving everyone in the organization a stronger sense of stability and success. So how do you build financial discipline into your security organization? Regular Reviews Start with consistent financial reviews that bring together your operations, sales, and finance teams. These reviews should encourage op...

The latest addition to SSI’s Best Advice Q&A series is Kurt Takahashi, chief executive officer at Netwatch. He shares the best advice he’s ever heard, how he helps security industry newcomers and the person to whom others in the sector should always listen. Security Sales & Integration: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Kurt Takahashi: Before my first job interview at Sensormatic in 1995, my father gave me the best piece of advice I have ever received. He advised me to write down all my personal and professional goals — ranging from the present to two years, two to five years and five to 10 years — and what I wished to achieve within those time frames. We worked on it for a few weeks, refining the list until it was ambitious and specific enough to meet his standards. Since then, I’ve happily continued this practice every year. I’m grateful to have achieved most, if not all, of the goals that I have projected. In this process, I learned from my fat...

TEANECK, N.J.—  Hanwha Vision has achieved ISO 37001:2025 Anti-Bribery Management System certification, an internationally recognized standard confirming that the company has strict and independently audited processes in place to prevent, detect, and address bribery. The company asserts the certification reinforces its commitment to ethical conduct, professional transparency, and accountability across every stage of its operations, from product design and manufacturing to sales and partner engagements. “The security industry is focused on technology, but long-term success is really based on relationships,” says Kichul (KC) Kim, CEO at Hanwha Vision . “Our customers depend on our technology to protect people, property, and critical infrastructure, and with an increasingly heightened awareness of the total security manufacturing process, industry standards are now more important than ever. This certification assures them that we hold ourselves to the same high standa...

QUINCY, Mass. — The National Fire Protection Association ( NFPA ) recently named Fernando Escalante its new manager of international business development for Latin America. In this role, Escalante will oversee NFPA efforts to expand its presence and partnerships throughout the region, strengthening engagement with key stakeholders in the fire, electrical, and life safety sectors. Escalante, an electrical engineer, brings his “extensive experience in business development, sales and customer experience across Latin America” to his role, according to the association announcement. Before joining NFPA, he held several leadership positions for nearly two decades with Schneider Electric, managing regional projects and driving business growth through strategic partnerships. He also served as an instructor for NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, demonstrating a deep understanding of NFPA standards and their implementation across industries. With a master’s degrees in both business administ...

SAO PAULO, Brazil — Oncology treatment center A.C. Camargo Cancer Center recently announced that its partnership with Axis Communications has produced savings of more than $2 million over its first two years, all of which will be reinvested in patient care. A.C. Camargo has deployed more than 2,000 video surveillance cameras throughout the Center’s corridors, complex care units and parking lots, embracing what it calls “a more holistic approach to security that emphasizes patient and employee safety along with improved quality of service.” Founded in 1953, A.C. Camargo treats an estimated 100,000 patients annually and is one of the world’s largest healthcare institutions and a leading provider of cancer treatment and research. The Center is not just a hospital, but a comprehensive care platform that includes prevention, investigation, staging, treatment, palliative care and rehabilitation services for all types of cancer. Prior to partnering with Axis, financial losses due to the...

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — ASIS International recently announced the release of its American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-approved standard designed “to provide a framework for developing, implementing, maintaining and improving school security.” The first comprehensive standard of its kind provides a critical benchmark for assessing and improving a school’s security posture regardless of size and funding. The newly released standard can be found as an eBook or in print. “This standard represents thousands of hours of dedicated volunteer work by a passionate cross-disciplinary team of professionals united in their commitment to improving school security,” says Jeffrey Slotnick, CPP, PSP, co-chairman, ASIS School Security Standard Technical Committee, in the announcement. “While there are no simple solutions for creating completely secure educational environments, this standard was specifically designed to help schools systematically assess and address their unique risks,” he says....

AMITYVILLE, N.Y.  — NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. , announced financial results for its fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 this week, highlighted by recurring monthly revenue growth of 10% for the three months ending June 30 and 14% for fiscal 2025 and a net sales increase of 1% for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year. NAPCO ‘s RMR jumped to $22.4 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 and $86.3 million for the full year, while net sales were up to $50.7 million in the last three months of the fiscal year and down 4% to $181.6 million for the 12-months ending June 30. “With the completion of our fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, our (recurring monthly revenue) remains strong as we continue to see double-digit growth in Q4 and annually and gross margins at 91%,” says chairman and CEO Richard Soloway in the NAPCO announcement. Inside the NAPCO Q4 and Fiscal 2025 Results RMR represents 44% and 48% of NAPCO’s total revenue in Q4 and annually, respectively, and “our RSR has ...

DRAPER, Utah—ProdataKey (PDK), a developer of cloud-based access control solutions, has just released a new mobile application: the PDK Access app. The company points out the new app includes Access and Manage Access modes, and it states the app has been designed to elevate the user experience and account for different personas using the app. ProdataKey explains that through the PDK Access app, system administrators can easily access PDK.io, ProdataKey’s access control management software. Using the software, the Rocky Mountain region company notes that managers can easily configure access permissions, rules, groups, contact information, and more anytime, anywhere, on any device. The company asserts that users of the app will benefit from a newly designed access appearance, including a card-based system that makes was developed to make easier to toggle between the systems that administrators hold credentials for. “Our customers want a system that they will love the look and feel o...

Today’s installment of the Best Advice Q&A series features Brandon Niles, vice president of  2021 and 2022 SSI Installer of the Year Acadian Total Security and Acadian Monitoring Services. He shares the best advice he’s ever gotten, how he helps security industry up-and-comers and the person others should take constant note. Security Sales & Integration: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Brandon Niles: The best leadership advice I ever received was from our late founder, Richard Zuschlag. He taught me that true leadership starts with surrounding yourself with people who inspire you, challenge you, and bring out your very best. Leadership isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about building a team you trust and creating an environment where everyone can thrive. SSI: What advice would you give to those looking to achieve success in the security industry? Niles: One of the best steps you can take is to get involved in different associations. The ...

AMERICAN FORK, Utah— LVT (LiveView Technologies, Inc.), a developer of rapidly deployable security solutions, has announced extended view capabilities for its video security wall mounts, enabling one to three cameras to be installed up to 300 feet away from the wall mount. The Rocky Mountain region company says this new capability enables customers to achieve enhanced visibility around building perimeters without the need to place multiple LVT Units. “LVT is committed to helping customers eliminate their blind spots and gain full situational awareness in any environment. Our new wall mount with extended view empowers customers to gain the most value from each wall mount, which augments coverage provided by our mobile security units,” comments Steve Lindsey, CTO, LVT. “LVT mobile units and wall mounts offer unparalleled cellular-connected video intelligence and deterrence features, helping security teams cover more ground and proactively respond to incidents effectively with...

While social media presents an unmatched opportunity to reach new audiences and grow your security brand, your website is still often your first impression in 2025. If your site doesn’t lead people to action, feed your sales team qualified leads or show up when prospects search, you’re not just missing clicks; you’re missing business. Here are three simple yet powerful fixes that can transform your security website from a glorified brochure into a lead-generating machine. Make Your Website CTAs Clear, Bold and Frequent If the goal of your website is to generate leads, which it absolutely should be, then a prospect should never have to work hard to figure out how to contact you or request more information. Visit the website of any national player in the security industry. You’ll see call-to-action (CTA) buttons everywhere: “Call Today for a Free Quote” “Schedule Your Free Consultation” “Get Protected Now” They may even have an artificial intelligence chat assistant that off...

PHOENIX—LifeSafety Power (LSP), in partnership with ProdataKey (PDK), is building upon its legacy of integrating access control boards and power modules within single, preengineered enclosures. LifeSafety Power has announced a new FlexPower technology alliance with ProdataKey (PDK), expanding its Unified Power Solutions with a streamlined enclosure designed to integrate ProdataKey controllers. PDK, a Draper, Utah-based manufacturer, is a provider of cloud-managed access control security management solutions. According to LifeSafety Power , this new Unified Power Solution allows security integrators to take advantage of a single chassis engineered to coordinate electrical and mechanical integration, providing faster, time-saving installations, repeatable designs, and greater service efficiencies for PDK installations. Compatible with PDK . Both manufacturers explain the PDK Red Series controllers can be connected to multiple LifeSafety Power FlexPower modules within access cont...

SILVER SPRING, Md. – The  Security Industry Association  ( SIA ) has announced the schedule, speaker lineup and program for the 2025 Securing New Ground (SNG), the security industry’s executive conference , scheduled for Oct. 14-15 in New York City. At SNG 2025, the security industry “will gather for top-level information sharing, networking and business analysis,” according to the association announcement. This year’s Securing New Ground conference “will shape industry trends and offer opportunities to engage with the leaders who are driving the future of security,” the announcement says. The 2025 program will explore the most current and cutting-edge issues, including: how top security leaders are navigating a new era; the state of the security integrator and how tomorrow’s tech advancements will change your business; investment insights for the security industry; in-depth one-to-one interviews with top executives in the industry; and new connections thro...

Security Sales & Integration has extended the entry period for the 2025 Security Solution Awards through Friday, Aug. 29. The annual program celebrates manufacturers and vendors whose electronic security solutions have been proven in the field to meet security, safety or other organizational needs for end users. Don’t miss out on your chance to enter your product in this year’s Security Solutions Awards! 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 general, niche and vertical-market applications More About the 2025...

PRINCETON, N.J.— SightLogix, a developer of AI-powered thermal security for critical infrastructure environments, has announced the launch of its newly redesigned website that it says, delivers a modern, customer-focused experiences for security professionals, specifiers, and integration partners. The new website simplifies how users discover SightLogix solutions with streamlined navigation, clear product information, and quick access to technical resources and partner training. Designed around customer feedback, the company states the new website emphasizes early detection, AI-driven accuracy, and simplified deployment—key needs of today’s perimeter security decision-makers. “This isn’t just a website refresh — it’s a signal of where we’re headed,” comments Jim Hahn, chairman and CEO at SightLogix . “For over 20 years we have listened to our customers and designed technology to best meet their unique needs and requirements. We continuously think how we can best show up for...

SILVER SPRING, Md.— The  Security Industry Association  ( SIA ) has announced the schedule, speaker lineup and program for the first-ever  ESG Week Virtual Symposium , scheduled for Sept. 9-11. This free event is co-presented by the SIA Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Advisory Board and Built Environment Advisory Board and will feature “dynamic sessions on key topics in sustainability, environment, social and governance,” according to the association announcement. Sessions for this event will run Tuesday, Sept. 9, through Thursday, Sept. 11, from 12–2 p.m. EDT each day. Topics covered will include: Practical governance strategies for small and medium-sized businesses in security tech Operationalizing artificial intelligence in your health and safety programs Embedding ESG into modern security strategies Aligning purpose with performance to deliver client value in sustainability strategy ESG as a strategic enabler Leveraging physical security...

LAS VEGAS — Artificial intelligence-fueled security system management software provider Ai-RGUS has been named a 2025 Electronic Security Expo (ESX) Innovation Award winner in the Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) category. Each year, the ESX Innovation Awards “recognize breakthrough technologies and services that advance progress in the electronic security and life safety industry,” according to the announcement. Ai-RGUS “stood out as a game-changing solution for integrators and dealers, empowering them to streamline system oversight, enhance customer trust, and build profitable service models,” the announcement says. Why Ai-RGUS Won a 2025 ESX Innovation Award “We are honored to be recognized by ESX as an Innovation Award winner,” says Daniel Reichman, chief scientist and CEO at Ai-RGUS in the announcement. “This award affirms our mission to transform system maintenance into proactive care, supporting integrators and their customers in achieving greater security, ...

Today in the Best Advice Q&A series, we go one-on-one with Gerard Figols, chief operating officer at i-PRO. He offers up the best advice he’s ever heard, the wisdom he shares with security industry newcomers and the person to whom others in the sector should listen at all costs. Security Sales & Integration: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Gerard Figols: One of the most valuable pieces of advice I’ve received is this: “When you say yes to something, you’re saying no to something else.” It’s a simple idea, but it’s easy to overlook, especially as our roles grow and our time becomes more limited. We often underestimate how important it is to prioritize. To reach our goals, we must be intentional about where we invest our time and energy. I also draw inspiration from my mother, who showed me through her own example that with effort, discipline and the right attitude, you can achieve whatever you set your mind to. Those two lessons have shaped the a...

SAN FRANCISCO—Athena Security, a developer of AI-driven physical security solutions, has announced the launch of its new Hospital Visitor Management System (VMS) on the Apple iPad or more simply, Hospital VMS. Purpose-built to meet the critical needs of healthcare facilities, Athena’s Hospital VMS is the first Apple iPad solution in the industry to offer seamless offline capabilities a feature the company suggests, ensures that hospitals stay operational and secure, even amidst internet interruptions due to down servers, power outages or natural disasters. “Hospitals can’t afford downtime,” says Lisa Falzone, president and co-founder of Athena Security . “Our new VMS is designed on the Apple iPad to be always up and running, much like our last company’s solution, Revel’s iPad Point of Sale for restaurants, which changed the history of POS. We stay up even during natural disasters, internet outages or cyberattacks. In a world where seconds matter, we’ve made resilience t...