SDM Newswire

Echodyne Opens New Manufacturing Facility to Meet Surging Global Demand for Advanced MESA Radar

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:27:33 -0400

The new Washington facility provides capacity to manufacture more than 30,000 radars annually, strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base.

MSA Safety Completes Acquisition of Autronica Fire and Security

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:48:11 -0400

The transaction is expected to be accretive to MSA Safety’s adjusted earnings per share in the first full year of ownership and was financed using cash on hand and borrowings under MSA’s existing credit facility.

ESA Announces Industry Research Center Advisory Council to Help Shape the Future of Security Industry Intelligence

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:58:37 -0400

The inaugural members of the Advisory Council include Michael Barnes, founder, Barnes & Associates; Kirk MacDowell, president, MacGuard Security Advisors; Scott R. Elkins, executive chairman, Zeus Fire and Security; and Ken Francis, executive vice president, DMP.

SimpliSafe Expands Retail Presence at Walmart

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:09:57 -0400

Walmart customers will have access to a curated selection of SimpliSafe’s products to build the customized, whole-home protection package that’s right for them.

Remote Video Monitoring, AI & Legacy: Lessons from Pro-Vigil’s 20 Years in Business

wilsonbm@bnpmedia.com (Brianna Wilson) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:31:44 -0400

What does the future of security look like? According to Jeremy White, it starts with embracing change.

Hakimo Secures $12M Round to Reach $32M in Total Funding

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:06:30 -0400

The financing will support accelerated product innovation, expansion across key verticals and continued team growth.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Announces ResponseTECH Acquisition in Maryland

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:04:25 -0400

ResponseTECH will join Pye-Barker’s existing teams in Maryland to provide comprehensive life safety services to a broader customer base.

Zeus Fire and Security Appoints Michael Cox CEO; Scott R. Elkins Named Executive Chairman

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:10:00 -0400

As CEO, Michael Cox will lead the company’s day-to-day operations, execution and continued growth across North America.

Minuteman Security & Life Safety Expands Southeast Presence With Acquisition of Performance Link Technologies

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:49:30 -0400

The acquisition strengthens Minuteman’s presence throughout the Southeast while expanding its ability to deliver integrated security, life safety, structured cabling and enterprise technology solutions to customers nationwide.

NSCA Welcomes New Leadership to Guide the Association Through 2026 – 2027

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:29:40 -0400

Notably, Shedan Maghzi, strategic advisor at Avidex and current NSCA treasurer, assumed the role of president on July 1, 2026.

Allied Universal Acquires Sentinel Offender Services

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:37:20 -0400

The acquisition significantly expands Allied Universal’s electronic monitoring capabilities in North America by integrating Sentinel with the company’s existing electronic monitoring business.

Allied Universal CEO Steve Jones Marks Americas 250th Anniversary With a Message of Gratitude & Service

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:02:40 -0400

The message recognizes this historic milestone as an opportunity to reflect on the values that have shaped America over the past 250 years while expressing appreciation for those who serve, protect and support communities across the country.

Security Industry Association Opens Applications for Four 2026 Scholarship Award Programs

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:49:58 -0400

SIA invites security industry professionals and students to apply for the 25 on the RISE Awards, Denis R. Hébert Identity Management Scholarship, James Rothstein Business Scholarship and SIA–SecuritySpecifiers Young Consultants Scholarship.

Security Industry Association and nFACT Announce Partnership to Enhance SIA Membership Value

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:09:44 -0400

Through this partnership, SIA members will be highlighted on the nFACT digital marketplace, with discounted access to the platform and opportunities to connect with 27,000+ service providers.

RapidFire Safety & Security Acquires Pro-Alarm

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:39:55 -0400

The acquisition supports RapidFire’s ongoing strategy of partnering with established, customer-focused providers in key markets to expand its capabilities and deliver a high-quality, consistent customer experience across its growing footprint.

The PSA Network Recognizes 2026 PSA TEC Fellowship Recipients

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:06:47 -0400

The Fellowship Program provided five recipients with the opportunity to attend PSA TEC 2026, held April 21 – 24 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colo.

Zeus Fire and Security Acquires SEi to Expand its Midwest Presence

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

The acquisition adds a high-quality commercial revenue base with strong recurring revenue and retention to the Zeus Fire and Security platform.

New Security Industry Association Research Shows 80% of Professionals See Positive Conditions in the Security Industry

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:10:51 -0400

Four out of every five respondents to SIA’s May–June Security Market Index survey rated business conditions at their companies in positive terms.

Security LeadHER Brings Together 500 Women & Allies From 40 States & 11 Nations

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:10:10 -0400

Presented by ASIS International and the Security Industry Association, this year’s gathering marked a roughly 10% increase in registrations over 2025.

Companies You Should Know: Octave

wilsonbm@bnpmedia.com (Brianna Wilson) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:58:42 -0400

Octave recently launched as a standalone, pure-play software company ready to double down on physical security.

Security Industry Association Announces Program for 2026 AcceleRISE Conference

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:20:52 -0400

Hosted by SIA’s RISE community and created for young leaders in the security industry, this event will take place Aug. 3 – 5 in San Diego.

SIA Releases Resource About Why Intelligent Audio Is the Industry’s Most Overlooked Advantage

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:59:55 -0400

The report outlines the risk of inaction, the amplifying power of audio in video surveillance, access control and reducing false alarms, the operational efficiencies that audio can provide and more.

Security Industry Association Announces Additional Speakers for Security New Ground

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:44:20 -0400

With the addition of members from SIA’s SPARC Community, attendees will hear candid perspectives from technical corporate security leaders shaping what’s next.

Boon Edam Joins Convergint Global Elite Partner Program

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:32:55 -0400

Through the program, Boom Edam will continue to bring together its expertise, innovation and service capabilities to help customers create secure, resilient and welcoming environments across corporate, critical infrastructure, data center and other high-security environments worldwide.

ISSA: 83% of Organizations Are Adopting AI for Cybersecurity, But Cyber Pros Say the Job Has Become Harder

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:18:17 -0400

The 8th annual ISSA and Omdia survey finds that, while organizations pour resources into AI-powered security tools, the professionals responsible for using them are burning out, being left out and leaving the field.

SNR: ESX 2026 Recap, Innovation Awards & ESA Research Center

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400

In this week’s Security News Roundup, ESA hosted ESX 2026, announced the Innovation Awards winners and launched a new Research Center.

ESA Launches Updates to CAT Level 1 Course

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:17:09 -0400

Updated content includes expanded focus areas such as wireless technology, IoT systems, cybersecurity fundamentals and interactive learning experiences designed to improve retention and real-world application.

New FIDO Alliance & HID Study Reveals Major Gap Between Identity Security Confidence and Reality

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:46:22 -0400

The research reveals that 94% of enterprises claim they can revoke employee access within 24 hours, yet 35% experienced delays or failures in the past two years.

Connected Technologies Expands Connect ONE Cloud-Hosted Security Management Platform Through New Partnerships

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:38:12 -0400

The company’s new partners, SRREP and REPWORKS, both companies have extensive experience in physical security, low-voltage and audiovisual, bringing a fresh sales approach to Connected Technologies.

Strategic Command Centers Releases the SCC Spectrum Security Almanacs

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:55:10 -0400

The new reference standards unify the regulations, accreditation criteria and industry best practices a security program must satisfy, so practitioners have a standard to build to.