https://www.sdmmag.com/rss/3911-news en-us Harborwatch Association is a membership organization providing K-12 schools access to risk management resources and crisis financing support for firearm-related incidents. Harborwatch Association is a membership organization providing K-12 schools access to risk management resources and crisis financing support for firearm-related incidents.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105656 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:46:42 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105656-zeroeyes-launches-harborwatch-association-to-augment-customers-resilience The new industry veterans will lead DMP’s upcoming stages of video growth, with the goal of setting dealers up for success. The new industry veterans will lead DMP’s upcoming stages of video growth, with the goal of setting dealers up for success.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105655 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:14:21 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105655-dmp-introduces-new-video-leadership-team-next-steps-for-unified-platform For the next nine months, while Betham continues in his position, Gallagher will not change its strategies or priorities. Both Gallagher Security and Gallagher Animal Management will continue to be led by their chief executives: Mark Junge and Rob Clayton. respectively. For the next nine months, while Betham continues in his position, Gallagher will not change its strategies or priorities. Both Gallagher Security and Gallagher Animal Management will continue to be led by their chief executives: Mark Junge and Rob Clayton. respectively.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105654 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:59:36 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105654-gallagher-ceo-steps-down Together, the companies deliver a single platform for physical access governance that covers the full arc: who someone is, what they are authorized to access, how they access it and what happens when their role changes. Together, the companies deliver a single platform for physical access governance that covers the full arc: who someone is, what they are authorized to access, how they access it and what happens when their role changes.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105652 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:43:55 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105652-swiftconnect-acquires-hid-safe With the addition of fire alongside intrusion, access control and video, service providers can now standardize on Alarm.com for Business across the four major categories of commercial security. With the addition of fire alongside intrusion, access control and video, service providers can now standardize on Alarm.com for Business across the four major categories of commercial security.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105642 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:37:08 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105642-alarmcom-expands-into-commercial-fire-with-new-fire-communicator Doyle Security will continue to run Binghamton operations out of the current Sentry Alarms office location and will welcome all 27 current Sentry Alarm employees to the Doyle Security team. Doyle Security will continue to run Binghamton operations out of the current Sentry Alarms office location and will welcome all 27 current Sentry Alarm employees to the Doyle Security team.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105639 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:39:39 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105639-doyle-security-systems-acquires-sentry-alarms-in-binghamton-ny The tournament will be held at the famous Glen Ridge Country Club in Glen Ridge, NJ. The tournament will be held at the famous Glen Ridge Country Club in Glen Ridge, NJ.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105630 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:10:08 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105630-nsca-education-foundation-4th-annual-charity-golf-outing-set-for-aug-17 Booth space and sponsorship opportunities are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with premium locations expected to go quickly. Booth space and sponsorship opportunities are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with premium locations expected to go quickly.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105625 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:02:26 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105625-booth-and-sponsorship-opportunities-open-for-esx-2027 This addition marks an important step in bringing fire sprinkler service to Pye-Barker’s security and alarm presence in Connecticut, enhancing service offerings for customers throughout the area. This addition marks an important step in bringing fire sprinkler service to Pye-Barker’s security and alarm presence in Connecticut, enhancing service offerings for customers throughout the area.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105622 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:34:29 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105622-pye-barker-fire-and-safety-acquires-hartford-sprinkler-enhances-connecticut-fire-protection-offerings Loitering and disturbances account for more than 70% of high-priority restaurant security incidents, while robbery, burglary and theft account for less than 3%, according to the report. Loitering and disturbances account for more than 70% of high-priority restaurant security incidents, while robbery, burglary and theft account for less than 3%, according to the report.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105620 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:22:08 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105620-new-benchmark-report-by-interface-systems-reveals-what-really-drives-restaurant-security-incidents ADT joins TIME’s list of America’s Best Companies based on employee satisfaction, financial performance and sustainability transparency. ADT joins TIME’s list of America’s Best Companies based on employee satisfaction, financial performance and sustainability transparency.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105619 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:13:56 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105619-adt-named-a-best-company-in-america-by-time The expansion adds more locations, more services and streamlined support for national accounts. The expansion adds more locations, more services and streamlined support for national accounts.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105618 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:48:28 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105618-able-fire-prevention-acquires-valley-fire-protection-broadens-multi-state-coverage The 2026 Securing New Ground agenda features a dynamic lineup of thought-provoking conversations, industry-defining topics and leading voices driving the future of security. The 2026 Securing New Ground agenda features a dynamic lineup of thought-provoking conversations, industry-defining topics and leading voices driving the future of security.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105609 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:10:26 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105609-security-industry-association-reveals-the-first-look-at-the-sng-2026-agenda The new Washington facility provides capacity to manufacture more than 30,000 radars annually, strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base. The new Washington facility provides capacity to manufacture more than 30,000 radars annually, strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105604 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:27:33 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105604-echodyne-opens-new-manufacturing-facility-to-meet-surging-global-demand-for-advanced-mesa-radar 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. 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.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105597 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:48:11 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105597-msa-safety-completes-acquisition-of-autronica-fire-and-security 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. 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.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105596 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:58:37 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105596-esa-announces-industry-research-center-advisory-council-to-help-shape-the-future-of-security-industry-intelligence 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. 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.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105592 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:09:57 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105592-simplisafe-expands-retail-presence-at-walmart wilsonbm@bnpmedia.com (Brianna Wilson) What does the future of security look like? According to Jeremy White, it starts with embracing change. What does the future of security look like? According to Jeremy White, it starts with embracing change.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105591 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:31:44 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105591-remote-video-monitoring-ai-and-legacy-lessons-from-pro-vigils-20-years-in-business The financing will support accelerated product innovation, expansion across key verticals and continued team growth. The financing will support accelerated product innovation, expansion across key verticals and continued team growth.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105590 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:06:30 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105590-hakimo-secures-12m-round-to-reach-32m-in-total-funding ResponseTECH will join Pye-Barker’s existing teams in Maryland to provide comprehensive life safety services to a broader customer base. ResponseTECH will join Pye-Barker’s existing teams in Maryland to provide comprehensive life safety services to a broader customer base.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105588 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:04:25 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105588-pye-barker-fire-and-safety-announces-responsetech-acquisition-in-maryland As CEO, Michael Cox will lead the company’s day-to-day operations, execution and continued growth across North America. As CEO, Michael Cox will lead the company’s day-to-day operations, execution and continued growth across North America.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105584 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:10:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105584-zeus-fire-and-security-appoints-michael-cox-ceo-scott-r-elkins-named-executive-chairman 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. 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.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105585 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:49:30 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105585-minuteman-security-and-life-safety-expands-southeast-presence-with-acquisition-of-performance-link-technologies Notably, Shedan Maghzi, strategic advisor at Avidex and current NSCA treasurer, assumed the role of president on July 1, 2026. Notably, Shedan Maghzi, strategic advisor at Avidex and current NSCA treasurer, assumed the role of president on July 1, 2026.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105583 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:29:40 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105583-nsca-welcomes-new-leadership-to-guide-the-association-through-2026-2027 The acquisition significantly expands Allied Universal’s electronic monitoring capabilities in North America by integrating Sentinel with the company’s existing electronic monitoring business. The acquisition significantly expands Allied Universal’s electronic monitoring capabilities in North America by integrating Sentinel with the company’s existing electronic monitoring business.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105578 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:37:20 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105578-allied-universal-acquires-sentinel-offender-services 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. 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.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105575 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:02:40 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105575-allied-universal-ceo-steve-jones-marks-americas-250th-anniversary-with-a-message-of-gratitude-and-service 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. 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.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105574 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:49:58 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105574-security-industry-association-opens-applications-for-four-2026-scholarship-award-programs 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. 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.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105565 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:09:44 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105565-security-industry-association-and-nfact-announce-partnership-to-enhance-sia-membership-value 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 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.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105559 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:39:55 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105559-rapidfire-safety-and-security-acquires-pro-alarm 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. 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.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105558 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:06:47 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105558-the-psa-network-recognizes-2026-psa-tec-fellowship-recipients The acquisition adds a high-quality commercial revenue base with strong recurring revenue and retention to the Zeus Fire and Security platform. The acquisition adds a high-quality commercial revenue base with strong recurring revenue and retention to the Zeus Fire and Security platform.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105556 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105556-zeus-fire-and-security-acquires-sei-to-expand-its-midwest-presence