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SIA supports California legislation providing retail security tax credit
March 25, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—On March 24, 2025, the Security Industry Association (SIA) testified before the California Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation in support of California Assembly Bill 976.
This legislation would establish a tax credit program for small retailers in disadvantaged communities who purchase or install security equipment.
The bill, introduced Feb. 20 by Assembly Member Anamarie Ávila Farías (D-15), would create a tax program modeled after New...
SIA releases new report on operational security technology
March 25, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released an impactful new resource – Operational Security Technology: Principles, Challenges and Achieving Mission-Critical Outcomes Leveraging OST.
Authored by cyber-physical security experts John Deskurakis and Chris Lynch and developed with support from sponsors Allegion, M.C. Dean, ONVIF and Wesco, this in-depth report explores prominent types of operational security technology (OST) and their corresponding challenges,...
Restrata partners with MAX Security on integration
March 25, 2025SSN Staff
LONDON — Restrata, a provider of operational resilience technology, has partnered with MAX Security to integrate MAX’s Intel Portal into resilienceOS, an end-to-end platform.
Botan Osman, CEO & Co-Founder at Restrata, highlighted the value of the partnership, stating: 'Partnering with MAX Security strengthens resilienceOS’s capability to deliver intelligence-driven solutions. MAX Security’s strength in intelligence and security operations complements Restrata’s...
Brinks Home achieves certification for AVS-01
March 25, 2025SSN Staff
DALLAS—Home security and alarm monitoring company Brinks Home has announced that its monitoring centers have earned UL certification for Alarm Validation Scoring (AVS-01).
With only a handful of certified companies, it marks a significant advancement in alarm verification practices, and through Brinks Home’s achievement, the certification reinforces the company’s commitment to improving emergency response and reducing false alarms.
The AVS-01 certification comes at a time...
Unlimited Technology unveils new era of growth and unified identity
March 25, 2025SSN Staff
HERNDON, Va.—Unlimited Technology, Inc., a national provider of complex security integration and mission-critical infrastructure support, announced it has entered a new phase of growth following a transformative year.
With a renewed focus, a unified operating structure, and momentum for scalable, long-term growth, the company has strategically aligned its systems and processes to better serve its diverse customer base across the commercial, federal, and infrastructure sectors. This transformation...
System Surveyor announces promotion of Maureen Carlson to president
March 25, 2025SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas—System Surveyor, a provider of digital site surveys and system design, has announced the promotion of Maureen Carlson to president.
Carlson, who will continue to oversee System Surveyor’s diverse growth initiatives, will now take on broader responsibilities for the organization’s operations while working alongside CEO Chris Hugman.
Carlson has successfully led the company’s marketing, sales, and go-to-market strategies. In her...
Guardian Protection acquires Commercial Alarm Accounts Division from Monitronics
March 25, 2025SSN Staff
PITTSBURGH—Guardian Protection has announced the acquisition of 8,300 commercial accounts from Monitronics International, Inc., known residentially as Brinks Home. The acquisition also includes an additional 4,300 residential alarm accounts.
This marks Guardian’s fourth acquisition since 2021 and is the largest in terms of commercial accounts acquired.
“We are deeply committed to the growth and expansion of our customer base in the large commercial, multi-site chain, and small...
RapidFire Safety & Security acquires Progressive Protection Security Systems
March 25, 2025SSN Staff
ST. LOUIS—RapidFire Safety & Security (RapidFire) has announced the acquisition of Progressive Protection Security Systems, Inc. (Progressive) based in Belton, Texas.
This acquisition, RapidFire’s fourth in Texas, expands its security and fire offerings and serves as a foundation for expanding service offerings throughout Texas.
Progressive Protection Security Systems, founded in 1997 by Eddie Notgrass, offers installation, maintenance and monitoring of commercial security, fire,...
New Eagle Eye Sensors detect vaping, promote safe buildings and healthy air quality
March 24, 2025SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas—Eagle Eye Networks has launched Eagle Eye Sensors to detect and automatically alert when vaping, air quality changes, temperature shifts, water presence, and other environmental events occur.
These sensors empower schools and businesses to take immediate action to ensure building safety, efficiency, regulatory compliance, and healthy work and learning environments.
Integrated into the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS (video management system) Eagle Eye Sensors combine with video surveillance...
Siemens to open new offices in Munich’s Werksviertel district
March 24, 2025SSN Staff
MUNICH—Security solutions provider Siemens has announced plans to open a new office location near the city’s East Station by the end of 2027.
In the new building, which is currently under construction, the company intends to rent around 33,000 square meters of modern office space. Siemens’ offices in Munich’s Perlach district will be transferred to the inter-urban structure, which will be a prominent feature of the southern entrance to the city’s so-called Werksviertel...