In this week's Security News Roundup, Pye-Barker acquires Coastal Sprinkler, Security 101 acquires AV-Worx, Minuteman acquires AIC Security and Pro-Vigil releases its sixth annual The State of Physical Security report.
Pro-Vigil, celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026, released its sixth annual report, finding that 88% of businesses say physical security incidents are not decreasing; AI adoption inches forward.
Within many competing systems, data ownership gets complicated fast, and for integrators, this creates either a massive opportunity or a long-term headache, depending on which side of the conversation they’re on.
In today’s fast-moving digital landscape, platform sprawl is more than just a logistical headache; it’s a strategic liability. Disconnected systems lead to fragmented operator experiences, siloed data, and inefficient tech spending. For security integrators and end users alike, the solution is clear: consolidate.
Combining the key feature sets of discrete security systems — such as access control and video surveillance — is giving installing security contractors the capability to create new business efficiencies for their end customers and expand upon existing systems.
Hanwha Techwin announced that Round1 Entertainment, a multi-entertainment facility offering bowling, arcade games, billiards, karaoke and other activities in an indoor facility complex, has chosen Hanwha cameras, NVRs and WAVE VMS to secure several of its U.S. facilities.
The U.S. Senate has passed the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260), which significantly increases investment in research and development, education and training, supply chain security and the broader U.S. innovation ecosystem.
