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SILVER SPRING, Md. –  The  Security Industry Association  ( SIA ) has named Holly Borgmann of ADT as the 2025 recipient of the  SIA Chair’s Award , an award presented annually and selected by SIA’s board of directors chairman to recognize SIA members’ efforts in furthering the association’s mission and commitment to its future. SIA will present Borgmann with the award at Security Hill Day, an executive event that raises the collective voice of the security industry with members of Congress and their staff. Borgmann is the vice president of government affairs at ADT. She has advocated for and enacted “meaningful legislative and regulatory changes at the state and federal levels to help clear the way for increased adoption of new technology in homes and businesses,” according to the SIA announcement. She spends much of her time focused on public safety policy, data privacy, data security and other tech issues. A leader in the security industry, Borgmann serves on a...

LAS VEGAS — ISC West 2025, scheduled for March 31 through April 4 at the Venetian Expo, is adding a fourth day of classroom opportunities and boosting its focus on cybersecurity. Last year’s show attracted almost 30,000 security industry professionals, ranging from exhibitors and attendees to speakers and media. “We really speak to the full gamut of the security industry,” says Mary Beth Shaughnessy, the event vice president for ISC West, noting the event brings together end users, practitioners, consultants, integrators, dealers, installers, technicians and more under one roof. “There is something for everyone.” ISC West is always looking to enhance its offerings. This year, that comes in the form of an increased focus on cybersecurity, says Shaughnessy. “We’ll be bringing in more cybersecurity professionals,” she says. “As the worlds of physical and cyber collide, we really all must work together—and ISC West is the perfect environment for that. It attracts professionals from ...

LAS VEGAS — The world’s most anticipated security event is ramping up its educational offerings as ISC West 2025, scheduled for March 31 through April 4 at the Venetian Expo, is adding a fourth day of classroom opportunities and boosting its focus on cybersecurity. To be sure, the annual gathering of security industry heavyweights has come a long way since its humble beginnings more than 50 years ago and has grown to be one of the largest gatherings of the best and brightest minds in the security industry. Last year’s show attracted almost 30,000 security industry professionals, ranging from exhibitors and attendees to speakers and media. “We really speak to the full gamut of the security industry,” says Mary Beth Shaughnessy, the event vice president for ISC West, noting the event brings together end users, practitioners, consultants, integrators, dealers, installers, technicians and more under one roof. “There is something for everyone.” Cybersecurity in ISC West 2025 Spotligh...

SAN JOSE, Calif.—Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a global developer of high-performance LiDAR-based security and smart-space solutions, has introduced the latest advancements in its Q-Track line portfolio: The Q-Track HD, Q-Track Dome, and the new Q-Track 2.4 software release. These new products complement the existing Q-Track LR, further extending the portfolio to offer a comprehensive suite of LiDAR -based security and smart space solutions. Designed to enhance security, crowd management, and smart space analytics, these innovations provide unparalleled real-time situational awareness for both indoor and outdoor environments. “With Q-Track 2.4 and our next-gen LiDAR sensors, Quanergy is delivering unmatched precision and real-time tracking,” comments Gerald Becker, VP of market development & alliances at Quanergy Solutions, Inc. “These advancements set a new standard for security and smart space solutions.” A Closer Look at the New Q-Track Line of Products Q-Track HD: Extended Ran...

The security industry is changing! In fact, it is changing so fast, it’s hard to keep track of it all. Pye-Barker keeps adding to the list of great companies that they have acquired. In fact, the growth is so exciting that you hear rumors such as, “Pye-Barker is looking for a buyer willing to pay in the billions of dollars,” and you know that that’s not just a hallucinatory thought one of the executives is having. It’s real! And that’s not taking into account any activities from other companies looking for entrée into the top three industry giants. It’s for real! If the numbers of companies you hear in the industry is correct, that only leaves 14,970 companies to acquire. And I’m not betting that it won’t happen. No question: the security industry is changing. What Are the Opportunities? But you may not be as concerned about the changes in the industry as much as you are about the opportunities that these changes represent. Let me assure you there are an awful lot of people in t...

ATLANTA — Full-service fire protection, life safety and security services provider Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Secure Pacific and Sonitrol Pacific, sister security and alarm companies serving the Pacific Northwest. Strengthening Pye-Barker’s foothold in the area, these additions highlight Pye-Barker’s dedication to providing unparalleled, full-suite life safety protection to communities nationwide. Secure Pacific and Sonitrol Pacific provide custom security system solutions in  Washington ,  Oregon  and  Idaho . Both companies specialize in security and fire alarms, keyless entry, access control and video surveillance.  Beau and Debra Bradley founded these companies “with a mission to provide exceptional service and extraordinary security technology,” according to the joint announcement. Why Pye-Barker Wanted Secure Pacific and Sonitrol Pacific With more than 45 years of experience customizing security solutions, the companies “have ...

TORONTO— Alfred International , a manufacturer of smart lock solutions, has unveiled its new Interconnect Kit that it says, enables any Alfred smart deadbolt to function as a code-compliant interconnect lock with single-motion egress functionality. The company says that its latest product can be used for retrofit and new installs, and the company suggests the new Interconnect Kit makes Alfred’s entire smart lock lineup viable in multi-family , single-family, rental, and commercial properties where locks with single-motion egress are a requirement, not an option. “The Interconnect Kit represents a breakthrough in multi-family access control,” says Brad Cook, head of product integration at Alfred International. “We’re enabling property managers to modernize their access control without compromising on safety or breaking their budget. This innovation opens up smart access to millions of units that were previously limited by code requirements and extremely limited options.” Interconnect...