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A recent case in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania addressed the issue of whether a fire protection and monitoring contractor may be held liable for negligence to an insured’s subrogating insurers for alleged failures in the inspection and maintenance of a fire suppression system. 

What to do in the first 90 days after hiring technicians to boost retention. 

Merit Medical Systems partnered with Stone Security to deploy an integrated video and access control solution that enhances clean-room manufacturing oversight and strengthens global security operations.

A recent United States District Court case in Kentucky addressed whether a defendant alarm and fire security service provider was entitled to summary judgment on negligence and contract-based claims arising from alleged failure of a fire alarm and sprinkler system. 

How security integrators can move from project sales to a consultative relationship.

Being an integrator in the security industry is a bit like the saying “Keeping up with the Joneses.”

With rapid growth comes rapid emergence of challenges — as the data center market booms, so, too, do outdated specifications, siloed security systems and the unique demands of new partners. This article highlights 10 key findings from the SIA’s examination of physical security threats facing today’s data centers. 

A recent case before the United States District Court concerned whether the defendant insurance company had a contractual duty to defend the plaintiff’s insured seller under a Manufacturing Supply Agreement. 

Younger professionals entering the field expect flexible work culture, purpose-driven roles and modern tech stacks like AI and mobile credentials — a major shift influencing employer branding and recruitment. 

It doesn’t take a crystal ball to see that the top three issues that will continue to impact 2026 will likely be these three things: talent acquisition/retention, the economy and technology advancements, particularly AI.