Tag: Access Control
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquires Alarm Engineering Inc.
May 1, 2025SSN Staff
ATLANTA — Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Maryland-based security company Alarm Engineering Inc.
Pye-Barker said that with the acquisition the Alarm Engineering team, which currently services Maryland, Delaware and Virginia, will complement its fire protection teams in the area to better serve Mid-Atlantic communities with integrated safety and security solutions.
Since 1985, Alarm Engineering Inc. has tailored customized commercial solutions to protect people and property...
Jeff June named new ICT VP of sales for U.S.
April 30, 2025SSN Staff
CENTENNIAL, Colo. — Integrated Control Technology (ICT), a provider of intelligent access control, intrusion, building automation and security solutions, has formally announced the appointment of Jeff June as vice president of sales – United States (U.S.).
ICT said that as it continues to grow throughout North America, its leadership remains dedicated to building a team committed to helping partners and customers secure their success. They believe the hiring of June reflects its ongoing...
AtlasIED showcases importance of communication centralization
April 30, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
ADDISON, Texas — In a security industry where visual acuity is the name of the game, AtlasIED, a 91-year-old company that was born out of the audio market but 20 years ago jumped into the IP endpoint mass communication market, is letting its voice be heard.
The company recently shared a case study highlighting the update of a Texas school’s mass communication system to a more modern and centralized platform. Trinity Christian Academy (TCA) used the construction of a new middle...
Verkada launches executive protection offering
April 25, 2025SSN Staff
SAN MATEO, Calif. — Citing recent violence against visible public figures, Verkada is launching its new Executive Protection offering.
Working closely with channel partners and security teams, Verkada said it will bring its enterprise security solutions with risk advisory services to address the security needs of high-profile individuals and their families.
“In today's increasingly connected world, we've seen an unprecedented shift in the kinds of threats that face high-profile...
Industry sees opportunity in multi-families
April 9, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
LAS VEGAS — After years of enduring a soft housing market with rising costs, material shortages and a lack of available inventory, the security industry is betting big on retrofitting multi-family units with access control and smart solutions.
During ISC West, Parks Associates released new research, "Modernizing Multifamily Housing: Retrofitting Access Control," in partnership with Kwikset, that revealed nearly 72% of multi-family owners and operators have reported plans...
Mike Moschitta named new DMP regional sales manager, Ozarks
March 27, 2025SSN Staff
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.—Mike Moschitta has joined Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) as the regional sales manager for the Ozarks territory, a role in which he will provide ongoing service and support to DMP dealers in Missouri and Arkansas.
“I chose DMP because of their impeccable reputation for the last 50 years in the security industry. Their dedication to taking care of the customer first and fast aligns with how I like to operate,” said Moschitta. “DMP’s commitment...
Speco Technologies celebrates 65 years
March 26, 2025SSN Staff
AMITYVILLE, N.Y. — Surveillance, access control, and audio solutions provider Speco Technologies is celebrating its 65th anniversary as one of the last family-owned businesses in the security industry.
Since its founding in 1960, Speco said it has remained steadfast in its commitment to providing reliable technology and exceptional service to its partners.
“For 65 years, Speco Technologies has stood as a testament to the power of family values and innovation,” said Todd...
Cohesity, Glean partner to squeeze more value from data
March 19, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — A new partnership means mutual customers will be able to leverage high-quality backup data from Cohesity-protected workloads from within Glean’s platform, further expanding enterprise knowledge and AI-driven insights.
Gregory Statton, vice president of AI Solutions at Cohesity, says the integration will enhance an organization's ability to extract value from its data assets.
“Data is the lifeblood of AI and enterprises have virtual stockpiles...
Unveiling of dormakaba products and solutions at ISC West
March 17, 2025SSN Staff
INDIANAPOLIS — dormakaba announced that it will present its latest developments and innovations in access solutions at International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC) West 2025 in Las Vegas (March 31 - April 4).
From its location in booth #20007, dormakaba is showcasing its portfolio of layered security solutions, and will highlight the integration of its solutions.
“When it comes to the security of the people and places that matter to you, dormakaba is your trusted...
Tucker’s Farm capitalizes Badlands, acquires Platform Asset
March 14, 2025SSN Staff
NEW YORK — Tucker’s Farm Corp. (“Tucker’s Farm”), an investment holding vehicle, has announced the capitalization of its tech-enabled locksmith and access control holding company, The Badlands Security Co. (“Badlands”), and the concurrent acquisition of one of the largest family-owned locksmiths in the country, Platform Asset.
“Badlands is an exciting addition to the Farm’s growing family of companies,” said Gabe Littman,...