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Synopsys report finds over half of surveyed orgs suffered supply chain attack in 2023
May 16, 2024SSN Staff
SUNNYVALE, Calif. — The majority of global organizations (54%) suffered a software supply chain attack over the past year, and most are unable to keep up with the growing risk landscape according to a report just released by Synopsys.
“The State of Software Supply Chain Security Risk” report, released on 5/16/2024 by Synopsys and the Ponemon Institute also found that 50% of organizations took more than a month to respond to an attack. One in five say that their organization is...
Olivet Community Schools to deploy ZeroEyes AI gun detection solution
May 16, 2024SSN Staff
PHILADELPHIA —Per ZeroEyes, Michigan’s Olivet Community Schools will be deploying its artificial intelligence (AI) gun detection solution to protect students and faculty against gun-related violence.
The school was approved for the State’s dedicated grant funding, enabling Olivet to implement ZeroEyes.
Olivet Community Schools comprises an elementary school, as well as a middle and high school that are located at the same complex. According to The Gun Violence Research Center,...
Interface Systems launches enhanced AI-powered voice-down solution
May 15, 2024SSN Staff
ST. LOUIS — Managed service provider Interface Systems has announced the launch of its enhanced intelligent voice-down system.
The updated solution now integrates with Interface Systems’ Interactive Security Operations Center (iSOC), allowing for immediate intervention by remote specialists to augment AI-powered automated deterrents.
Interface’s intelligence voice-down system can proactively detect individuals and vehicles loitering or behaving suspiciously by leveraging state-of-the-art...
Specifically Speaking: Breanna Sieferman on the importance of ROI
May 15, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — There’s nothing like designing integrated security systems that deliver a return on investment (ROI) for end users, says Breanna Sieferman, CPP, PMP, associate principal with TEECOM.
“There’s no way around it, the systems I design and specify are a big investment, so I love the idea of anything that can improve efficiencies and increase the return on that investment for our end users,” Sieferman told SSN.
As part of Security...
My, How You Have Grown
May 15, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
I’m channeling Van Morrison for this week’s blog after spending the last few days at PSA TEC 2024, a conference being fittingly held in “Big D.”
Why do I say, “fittingly held?” Well, they say that everything is bigger in Texas, and I’m in Dallas, a city whose nickname is “Big D.” What I’m trying to say is that PSA TEC has gotten bigger each year since I started coming to the integrator-based conference, and it doesn’t seem like...
SAGE Integration, Tech Systems win top awards
May 15, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
DALLAS—SAGE Integration took home the Bill Bozeman Award and Tech Systems took home the Integrator of the Year award in the large business category during a luncheon at PSA TEC 2024.
Alscan, based out of Birmingham, Ala., won the Integrator of the Year award in the medium business category ($6 million to $25 million); and AK Technologies, out of Austin, Texas, won the Integrator of the Year award in the small business category (up to $5 million).
“I’m incredibly...
TMA appoints Becht new co-chair for NextGen committee
May 14, 2024SSN Staff
MCLEAN, VA – The Monitoring Association (TMA) announced that it has appointed Amy Becht to the co-chairmanship of its NextGen Committee.
In this role, Becht joins seated Committee Co-Chair Jessica Lambert, AvantGuard Monitoring Centers, in leading the committee. Becht is currently the director of monitoring for Vivint Smart Home.
“Through programs like NextGen, newer professionals can gain valuable insights, industry-specific knowledge, and leadership skills that can accelerate...
DSS acquires more ROSA units from RAD
May 14, 2024SSN Staff
DETROIT — Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD), a subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions (AITX), announced that recently signed dealer Doyle Security Services (DSS) has purchased additional ROSA units to be deployed at a major retail center operator.
The large retail space operator had been grappling with persistent issues of trespassing and illegal dumping, posing significant nuisances and financial burdens. Doyle, who is charged with safeguarding these spaces, said...
Product Launches: Latch, Verkada, Hikvision, Vivotek
May 14, 2024SSN Staff
Latch
M3 Retrofit Lock
Latch has announced its new M3 Retrofit Lock, which is designed to retrofit common mortise locks from Schlage, Sargent, Corbin, Marks, and Best. Mortise locks are a commonly used locking system in multi-family properties, which makes the M3 an efficient way for owners to seamlessly upgrade their resident experience and drive Net Operating Income (NOI). The new M3 joins Latch’s suite of locks, access control solutions, and building monitoring systems that help Latch...
Doyle Security Systems acquires security division of DFT Communications
May 13, 2024SSN Staff
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Doyle Security Systems Inc. has announced the acquisition of the security division of DFT Communications (Dunkirk & Fredonia Telephone Company), a family-owned company founded in Fredonia, N.Y., in the 1890s.
The company relayed that DFT’s 2,100 security accounts (55% of which are commercial, 45% residential) will now be monitored by Doyle Security’s emergency response center, while service and installation work will continue to be provided by DFT Security employees...