https://www.sdmmag.com/rss/3911-news en-us 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 Four out of every five respondents to SIA’s May–June Security Market Index survey rated business conditions at their companies in positive terms. Four out of every five respondents to SIA’s May–June Security Market Index survey rated business conditions at their companies in positive terms.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105555 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:10:51 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105555-new-security-industry-association-research-shows-80-of-professionals-see-positive-conditions-in-the-security-industry Presented by ASIS International and the Security Industry Association, this year’s gathering marked a roughly 10% increase in registrations over 2025. Presented by ASIS International and the Security Industry Association, this year’s gathering marked a roughly 10% increase in registrations over 2025.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105552 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:10:10 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105552-security-leadher-brings-together-500-women-and-allies-from-40-states-and-11-nations wilsonbm@bnpmedia.com (Brianna Wilson) Octave recently launched as a standalone, pure-play software company ready to double down on physical security. Octave recently launched as a standalone, pure-play software company ready to double down on physical security.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105547 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:58:42 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105547-companies-you-should-know-octave 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. 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.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105540 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:20:52 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105540-security-industry-association-announces-program-for-2026-accelerise-conference 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. 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.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105538 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:59:55 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105538-sia-releases-resource-about-why-intelligent-audio-is-the-industrys-most-overlooked-advantage With the addition of members from SIA’s SPARC Community, attendees will hear candid perspectives from technical corporate security leaders shaping what’s next. With the addition of members from SIA’s SPARC Community, attendees will hear candid perspectives from technical corporate security leaders shaping what’s next.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105537 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:44:20 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105537-security-industry-association-announces-additional-speakers-for-security-new-ground 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. 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.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105535 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:32:55 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105535-boon-edam-joins-convergint-global-elite-partner-program In this week’s Security News Roundup, ESA hosted ESX 2026, announced the Innovation Awards winners and launched a new Research Center. In this week’s Security News Roundup, ESA hosted ESX 2026, announced the Innovation Awards winners and launched a new Research Center.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105531 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105531-snr-esx-2026-recap-innovation-awards-and-esa-research-center 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. 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. 

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105529 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:17:09 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105529-esa-launches-updates-to-cat-level-1-course 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. 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.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105528 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:46:22 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105528-new-fido-alliance-and-hid-study-reveals-major-gap-between-identity-security-confidence-and-reality 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. 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.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105527 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:38:12 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105527-connected-technologies-expands-connect-one-cloud-hosted-security-management-platform-through-new-partnerships 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. 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.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105523 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:55:10 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105523-strategic-command-centers-releases-the-scc-spectrum-security-almanacs The integration eliminates the need for telecommunicators to manually answer and process thousands of alarm calls each year — reducing delays, improving accuracy and freeing staff to focus on higher-priority emergencies. The integration eliminates the need for telecommunicators to manually answer and process thousands of alarm calls each year — reducing delays, improving accuracy and freeing staff to focus on higher-priority emergencies.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105521 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:23:15 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105521-lakecomm-911-automates-alarm-processing-with-asap-service-to-advance-emergency-response-efficiency Brinks Home selected a seventh-floor suite within the established Park West complex and built out the space entirely from a blank canvas. Brinks Home selected a seventh-floor suite within the established Park West complex and built out the space entirely from a blank canvas.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105518 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:25:56 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105518-brinks-home-relocates-headquarters-to-state-of-the-art-class-a-facility-in-dallas wilsonbm@bnpmedia.com (Brianna Wilson) SDM went behind the scenes with Mike Barnes, Scott Elkins and Taylor Criddle to discuss the ESA Industry Research Center, a new resource designed to give the security industry a new lens into performance, growth and what’s ahead. SDM went behind the scenes with Mike Barnes, Scott Elkins and Taylor Criddle to discuss the ESA Industry Research Center, a new resource designed to give the security industry a new lens into performance, growth and what’s ahead.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105517 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:02:59 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105517-esas-research-center-is-designed-to-help-security-dealers-grow-their-businesses This expanded service offering is designed to help customers proactively manage risk, reduce operational disruptions and extend the lifespan of key building systems. This expanded service offering is designed to help customers proactively manage risk, reduce operational disruptions and extend the lifespan of key building systems.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105510 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:11:04 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105510-kingspan-light-air-north-america-expands-service-capabilities-through-strategic-partnership-with-life-safety-services HiveWatch’s new benchmark research reveals growing operational gaps in enterprise security, with false alarm rates nearing 44% at large organizations and AI emerging as a defining marker of mature programs. HiveWatch’s new benchmark research reveals growing operational gaps in enterprise security, with false alarm rates nearing 44% at large organizations and AI emerging as a defining marker of mature programs.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105509 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:02:01 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105509-hivewatch-only-19-of-security-teams-consistently-meet-their-own-slas-despite-93-confidence-in-threat-detection Tony Manna of Allegion will lead the expert group of security industry privacy leaders. Tony Manna of Allegion will lead the expert group of security industry privacy leaders.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105506 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:46:16 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105506-security-industry-association-welcomes-new-chair-of-sia-data-privacy-advisory-board The new partnership strengthens dealer support and drives growth for 2GIG solutions across key regional markets. The new partnership strengthens dealer support and drives growth for 2GIG solutions across key regional markets.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105505 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:32:36 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105505-nice-expands-western-us-representation-with-thomasson-marketing-group With this expansion, projects built inside FieldResolve can now encompass virtually any security or fire product an integrator or dealer works with, from access control panels and intrusion detection systems to fire alarm controllers, video surveillance equipment and beyond. With this expansion, projects built inside FieldResolve can now encompass virtually any security or fire product an integrator or dealer works with, from access control panels and intrusion detection systems to fire alarm controllers, video surveillance equipment and beyond.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105503 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:58:54 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105503-fieldresolve-expands-knowledge-base-to-40-000-documents-across-36-manufacturers The new platform combines AI analytics and live operator intervention to help businesses detect and stop threats as they occur. The new platform combines AI analytics and live operator intervention to help businesses detect and stop threats as they occur.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105502 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:32:34 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105502-alarm-detection-systems-launches-ai-powered-remote-video-monitoring-platform-seeker-to-deliver-proactive-real-time-security Jasvir Gill will join chair Joey St. Jacques in leading the expert group of utility security thought leaders. Jasvir Gill will join chair Joey St. Jacques in leading the expert group of utility security thought leaders.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105501 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:24:08 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105501-security-industry-association-welcomes-jasvir-gill-as-new-vice-chair-of-sia-utilities-advisory-board wilsonbm@bnpmedia.com (Brianna Wilson) ESX 2026 delivered a mix of inspiration, emotion and practical insights. Attendees explored fire market growth, leadership through failure and cost-effective strategies for thriving in today’s security landscape. ESX 2026 delivered a mix of inspiration, emotion and practical insights. Attendees explored fire market growth, leadership through failure and cost-effective strategies for thriving in today’s security landscape.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105499 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:17:31 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105499-fire-failure-and-future-growth-take-center-stage-at-esx-2026 These board leaders bring expertise from across the professional monitoring, security and technology sectors. These board leaders bring expertise from across the professional monitoring, security and technology sectors.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105497 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:45:35 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105497-the-monitoring-association-elects-board-of-directors-for-2026-2028-term