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HICKORY, N.C.—ELK Products, a manufacturer of professional-grade security and automation products, has recently announced that its ELK-7TS 7-inch Touchscreen now works seamlessly with its E27 Alarm Engine and ElkConnect App products. The company points out that it first showcased the newly announced integration during the CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 show in Denver, which concluded back on Sept. 6, 2025, and it says the sleek, high-resolution touchscreen is in stock and available through the ELK Products nationwide distribution network. According to the company, the ELK-7TS delivers modern, intuitive in-home control. ELK Products points out the touchscreen incorporates an HD display that includes capacitive touch capabilities, and a slim low-profile design. Using the touchscreen the company explains, allows homeowners to quickly arm/disarm their systems, view system status, and access event history. The touchscreen, ELK continues, also provides full automation control— including Z-Wave devic...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — ADI Global Distribution has officially opened its newest Support Center in the Queen City, according to a company announcement Occupying 41,000 square feet across two floors in the Panorama Tower in Ballantyne, the new facility is now home to more than 180 employees across departments including marketing, product development, training and education. Charlotte Support Center Represent Further Consolidation of Snap, ADI Brands Serving as a central hub for many of the professionals who previously operated under the Snap One banner, ADI states the Charlotte Support Center is meant to symbolize the consolidation of ADI and Snap One’s operations. Snap One ( prior to its acquisition ) had long been a major force in the custom integration space, owning and developing major product brands like Control4, Binary, WattBox, and OvrC. In fact, the decision to place the new center close to the former Snap One headquarters was intentional, with ADI looking to minimize commut...

COPENHAGEN—Milestone Systems will feature its XProtect Evidence Manager at GSX 2025 in New Orleans on Sept. 29 to Oct.1. During the show the company will exhibit in booth #719, and it states XProtect Evidence Manager represents a compelling shift in digital evidence management systems. “By challenging entrenched market dynamics and introducing genuine freedom of choice, we’re fundamentally disrupting how the industry approaches digital evidence,” says Tim Palmquist, vice president, Americas, Milestone Systems. ” GSX and IACP provide the perfect platform to demonstrate how XProtect Evidence Manager breaks down the barriers that have kept evidence management locked in proprietary silos.” XProtect Evidence Manager Offers Users Several Benefits The global company asserts that it is bringing Milestone’s open platform philosophy to evidence and case handling. The system addresses the escalating costs and vendor lock-in challenges as it brings freedom to the end customers in choosing a di...

The latest entry in the Best Advice Q&A series comes from Matt Barnette, president and chief executive officer for PSA Network. He shares the best advice he’s ever heard, how he guides security industry newcomers to successful careers and who stands out as a sage in the sector. Security Sales & Integration: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Matt Barnette: The best advice I’ve ever received came from a trusted industry friend, Dan Rothrock , and it’s something I’ve carried with me every day since: “Seventy percent of the job is showing up, consistently, over the length of your career. The rest requires skills you develop, a positive attitude and a curiosity to always be learning.” That simple statement cuts through all the noise. It’s about showing up, not just physically, but mentally and with purpose. Consistency is the foundation of trust in this industry and, over time, it compounds in ways you can’t measure in the moment. The other 30% is about ...

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. — A 47-year-old Southern California man is behind bars after allegedly stealing more than $100,000 worth of surgical equipment and skin grafts from three different hospital thefts. The alleged scheme spanned multiple cities before investigators used modern technology to track down the suspect. The suspect, Jason Brauner, didn’t break windows or pick locks. Instead, he allegedly  walked into the hospitals  wearing blue scrubs and a surgical mask to access restricted areas without raising suspicion, reports  NBC Los Angeles. The theft spree took place over two months, with incidents reported at hospitals in Rancho Mirage, Loma Linda, and Newport Beach in June and July. Month-Long Hospital Theft Investigation The case began on July 9 when Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage reported stolen equipment and first identified Brauner as a suspect. From there, detectives launched an investigation involving modern law enforcement techniques. Investigators ...

SILVER SPRING, Md.— Brett Feddersen, chairman of the Security Industry Association (SIA) Drone Security Subcommittee  and vice president for strategy and government affairs at D-Fend Solutions , testified before members of Congress to discuss “increasing risks from the misuse use of drones.” Feddersen also gave “legislative recommendations for implementing a clear and comprehensive framework for the use of counter-drone technologies and operations across the United States,” according to the SIA announcement. The hearing—“Unmanned and Unchecked: Confronting the Rising Threat of Malicious Drone Use in America” —”focused on the growing threat posed by unauthorized and criminal use of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) in both domestic and international airspace,” the announcement says. Why is SIA Focused on Drone Safety? “As drone technologies rapidly evolve and become ever more affordable and accessible, it is essential that policies limiting access around sensitive sites and even...

The weapons detection market has exploded over the past three years, driven by heightened security concerns across every vertical market. Healthcare facilities, educational institutions, corporate campuses, and entertainment venues are all investing in advanced weapons screening technology. For security integrators, this represents significant opportunity – and significant risk. Unlike traditional security systems that can be “set and forget,” weapons detection implementations succeed or fail based on factors that extend far beyond technical installation. The difference between a profitable, referral-generating project and a costly support nightmare often comes down to understanding challenges that don’t appear in any technical manual. The False Promise of “Plug and Play” Vendors market their systems as simple to deploy and operate. The reality is more complex. Advanced detection technology may be sophisticated, but successful implementation requires integrators to think beyond netw...