Brianna Wilson

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. 

In this week's Security News Roundup, ISC West 2026 unveils keynote speakers and AI-powered learning platform, Everon launches active video monitoring services and Telguard celebrates 40 years in business.

As video surveillance shifts from siloed systems to unified, AI-enabled platforms, integrators and manufacturers are redefining value, ROI and business outcomes — setting the stage for a dynamic, opportunity-rich 2026.

In this week’s Security News Roundup, applications open for the 2026 TMA/SDM Excellence Awards, Pye-Barker acquires two companies, Security 101 acquires Blackhawk Security and SIA recognizes three security professionals.

From a steady economy to emerging opportunities in video, fire and outdoor living, Live & Learn 2026 delivered a clear message: the industry’s next growth cycle is underway.

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.

AI is becoming the monitoring industry’s most valuable new hire, actively offloading tedious tasks, accelerating training and giving operators the data edge they need to protect lives. However, leaders caution success hinges on ethics, guardrails and culture, because when seconds matter, human judgment still defines outcomes.

In this week's Security News Roundup, SIA releases the 2026 Security Megatrends, Wayne Smith transitions to president and CEO of TSi, and FAST welcomes eight members to its board of directors.

SDM spoke with the 2025 TMA Monitoring Center Manager of the Year, Shari Wilson of ADT, who shared what aspects of monitoring keep her in the industry, how she shows her commitment to and appreciation for her team, and what she does to stay ahead of industry trends.