GardaWorld to acquire Stealth Monitoring | Security Systems News
Oct 21, 2024 · MONTREAL — Private security firm GardaWorld has announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Stealth Monitoring, a provider of commercial, mobile, and fixed video monitoring security
Carrier tightens portfolio amid turbulence | Security Systems News
Dec 17, 2024 · PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.— Carrier Global’s recent sale of its commercial and residential fire business is a move calculated to simplify the company’s portfolio and refocus its efforts at a time of international turbulence. Other companies inside and outside of the security industry have been ...
DFR programs breaking new ground thanks to FAA waiver
Oct 23, 2024 · SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Axon has announced that the Campbell Police Department in California received a groundbreaking waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations as part of its Drone as First Responder (DFR) program.
SWEAR’s solution provides ‘counterpunch to AI’
Oct 16, 2024 · NEW YORK—With an increasing amount of disinformation, Boise, Idaho-based SWEAR provides an innovative solution for the security sector to safeguard the integrity of digital content.
SIA releases updated Guide to State & Local Laws on Facial …
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released an updated version of its Guide to State & Local Laws on Facial Recognition Technology, a reference guide to U.S. state and local laws on facial recognition technology and related legislative trends. Currently, 13 states and 23 local jurisdictions have laws specifically addressing facial recognition technology.
Detecting corruption - Security Systems News
Oct 9, 2024 · New York City, or more specifically the embattled Mayor Eric Adams of the city I call home, has been dominating the headlines in recent weeks, and for all the wrong reasons.
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquires Protect Alarms
Nov 20, 2024 · ATLANTA — Pye-Barker Fire & has acquired Protect Alarms Security Systems, a specialist in security systems, fire detection, alarms and monitoring based in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Snap One expands security portfolio with cloud-based access …
Sep 17, 2024 · CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Snap One, as part of its commitment to provide custom integrators an outstanding one-stop shopping experience, has announced it is now distributing hardware and software solutions from ProdataKey (PDK), …
Living in interesting times | Security Systems News
3 days ago · If you’re reading this, congratulations! You made it to 2025, and that means you get to set about fulfilling whatever resolutions you’ve made. Time to hit the gym, or pick up that instrument, you know, all the classics. One of my personal resolutions this year is covering news in the security ...
Blackford Capital acquires Security Fire Systems
Dec 20, 2024 · GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Blackford Capital, a lower middle market private equity firm, has announced the Dec. 12 acquisition of Security Fire Systems, a provider of sprinkler design, engineering, and installation services located in Dallas-Fort Worth. This acquisition launches Blackford Capital’s ...