Archive: 2025
mmWave technology helps 'thread needle,’ experts say
April 2, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
LAS VEGAS — Fiber is seen as king when it comes to networks, but it may not be appropriate for every situation, opening the door to increased use of millimeter wave (mmWave) technology, experts said during a panel session on smart cities at ISC West on Tuesday.
The technology, between the 60 and 80 GHz range, is an ideal form of delivery for video and access control applications, said Chris Pingue, an analyst for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department during the session “Optimizing...
Discovering what’s next
April 2, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
It’s time to pack your bags, hop on the plane, and head over to the biggest security industry event of the year.
That’s right, it’s ISC West week, which means that nearly 30,000 security professionals - covering access control, video surveillance, AI technologies, alarms, smart home, cybersecurity and so much more - will gather in Las Vegas at the Venetian Expo for a whirlwind couple of days featuring education sessions, awards presentations, corporate functions, a charity run/walk,...
ADRM, EyeOTmonitor announce strategic partnership
April 1, 2025SSN Staff
LAS VEGAS—Advanced Data Risk Management (ADRM), a provider of security consulting and managed security services, has announced a strategic partnership with EyeOTmonitor, a network and systems health management for the security industry.
This collaboration will integrate EyeOTmonitor’s advanced health monitoring capabilities into ADRM’s security management platform, DEFENDER, providing clients with enhanced system health monitoring and real-time change management awareness within...
Women in Security Profile: ‘I see women raising the bar,’ says Lisa Sobek
March 31, 2025Kenneth Z. Chutchian, Contributing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Lisa Sobek is a relative “newbie” in the security industry, but she has already seen the impact that women have made in a male-dominated field.
“I have the privilege of learning from and working alongside some truly inspiring women in the security industry,” said Sobek, senior channel marketing manager at Allegion. “Whether at Allegion or through my involvement with Security Industry Association (SIA) committees, I see women raising...
Yale and Master Lock unveil latest at ISC West
March 31, 2025SSN Staff
LAS VEGAS — At ISC West 2025, brands Yale and Master Lock have announced their newest lines of smart locks for businesses and multi-family facilities.
Yale and Master Lock said they are expanding their professional portfolios to include multi-family properties, offices, schools, healthcare facilities, small and medium businesses, and more.
“By launching these new product lines under Yale and Master Lock, we are poised to serve a greater share of the professional market,” said...
LiftMaster showcasing new barrier gate operators at ISC West
March 31, 2025SSN Staff
LAS VEGAS — At ISC West 2025 LiftMaster will be featuring TECHNA, a new lineup of smart barrier gate operators for a variety of applications, including parking management, community, and industrial security.
LiftMaster said that dealer and customer feedback played a key role in shaping the product, resulting in a modular design and integrated myQ technology for remote monitoring, predictive maintenance insights, and real-time operator status tracking. ISC West 2025 attendees will have the...
Milestone CEO emphasizes domain-specific models for success
March 31, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Milestone Systems CEO Thomas Jensen believes Project Hafnia will have an immediate impact on traffic and transportation datasets across diverse city environments, but he says the longer-term impact of the technology is much broader.
“Rather than pursuing general AI, we believe in an agentic approach—smaller, domain-specific models that excel in their respective fields,” he said. “Our long-term vision is to dominate the traffic and transportation...
Brinks Home reaches ‘standardized framework’
March 31, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
DALLAS – Brinks Home announced that its monitoring centers have earned UL certification for Alarm Validation Scoring (AVS-01), giving them the ability to provide Emergency Communications Centers with clearer information.
Designed by The Monitoring Association, the AVS-01 is a framework for alarm validation scoring that provides ECCs with the information needed to accurately assess the severity of an alarm and pass that information to the appropriate authorities before they arrive on-site.
“The...
Security Central names Danny Little as Southwest account executive
March 31, 2025SSN Staff
STATESVILLE, N.C.—Security Central has announced the appointment of Danny Little as its new Southwest account executive.
With multiple decades of experience in the security industry, Danny brings a wealth of knowledge, a strong network of industry relationships, and a dealer-first mindset that aligns seamlessly with Security Central's mission to elevate the monitoring experience.
Little's impressive career spans decades of national sales leadership, where he has helped independent...
WeSuite announces strategic integration with System Surveyor
March 28, 2025SSN Staff
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.—WeSuite, the creator of sales management software for security technology providers, has announced its strategic integration with System Surveyor, a platform for site surveys and system design.
Security integrators often face the challenge of helping their customers visualize and fully understand proposed solutions during the sales process. By integrating the site survey and design directly into the written scope of work within the proposal, customers can easily verify...