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At Genetec’s Global Press Summit ’26, Genetec leaders explored hybrid security models, cross-functional collaboration, evolving partnerships and AI’s role in shaping the next era of enterprise security.

In this week's Security News Roundup, DMP hires Ken Francis, Security 101 expands in the Carolinas, Pye-Barker acquires a Kentucky company, Vivint launches Vivint for Builders and Axis Communications releases its inaugural Axis Perspectives Report. 

This acquisition strengthens Pye-Barker’s fire protection capabilities across the Tampa Bay market, enhancing its full fire code compliance services to better protect customers throughout the region.

New research from HID highlights seven trends shaping identity, access and trust, alongside rising ethical and privacy concerns.

The two companies will be honored for their impressive leadership, engagement in SIA programs and contributions to the security industry at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting.

This transaction allows Pye-Barker to grow its services in the state with the help of CARE’s local teams and expertise.

This year’s event, which examines the critical issues related to perimeter defense for physical environments, will be held June 24 in Washington, D.C.

Now in its second year, the awards honor partners who go beyond business growth — celebrating excellence in collaboration, technical expertise, marketing leadership and customer trust.

Brivo’s new strategic guide to aligning security investments with business priorities shows how AI-driven video technology can promote safety, compliance, operational performance and revenue growth.

The findings reveal a clear inflection point: while security remains foundational, organizations are rapidly adopting intelligent video as a powerful business sensor, unlocking insights that improve performance, reduce costs and enable automation at scale.