Tag: Matt Barnette
‘Giving their time and support’ - Mission 500 mentor auction to help children in need
September 10, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
ORLANDO, Fla.—The item up for bid at Mission 500’s upcoming silent auction is not really an item in the literal sense – it’s an opportunity to spend invaluable time with some of the security industry’s top leaders.
The industry's non-profit organization is hosting a mentor auction during the Global Women in Security Gala on Sept. 21, at The Westgate Resort in Orlando, Fla., just two days before the start of Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024.
“It’s...
PSA Network announces 2024 scholarship recipients
May 31, 2024SSN Staff
WESTMINSTER, Colo.—The PSA Network (PSA), the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, has announced the recipients of its annual scholarships.
Ryan Knoll of Pro-Tec Design; Staci Eslinger of M3T Corp.; Jack Tadych of SecurAlarm; and Rich Campbell of RFI are the PSA Scholarship 2024 winners.
“PSA is thrilled to bring back its scholarship program to support the growth of talent at our systems integrators,” said Darryl Keeler, CEO of Tech...
PSA Network adds Shooter Detection Systems to technology partner lineup
May 28, 2024SSN Staff
WESTMINSTER, Colo.—The PSA Network, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, has announced the addition of Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company, to its technology partner roster.
SDS offers Active Shooter Intelligence, a comprehensive solution that combines next-generation sensors, advanced situational awareness software and seamless data integration with 911 services.
PSA noted that SDS was added as a technology partner...
State of the Industry: ‘It’s an exciting time’
May 22, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
DALLAS—The regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), the evolution of technology adoptions, and the growth in M&A were among the topics addressed during the State of the Industry panel discussion at PSA TEC 2024.
Moderated by Matt Barnette, CEO, PSA Security Network, the panelists for one of the more popular sessions at PSA TEC were: Don Erickson, CEO, Security Industry Association (SIA); John Mack, executive VP, co-head of investment banking, head of mergers & acquisitions,...
PSA Network unveils 2024 P3 partners
April 3, 2024SSN Staff
WESTMINSTER, Colo.—The PSA Network, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, has announced the PSA Partner Program (P3) members for 2024.
The P3 program is a performance-based initiative designed for technology partners. It assesses and categorizes partners according to a set of criteria that mirror their achievements and impact within the network.
Partners meeting the minimum annual sales threshold undergo evaluation on a weighted scale. The cumulative...
PSA Network promotes Candice Aragon to chief experience officer
March 6, 2024SSN Staff
WESTMINSTER, Colo.—PSA Network, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, has announced the promotion of Candice Aragon to chief experience officer (CXO), effective immediately.
In her expanded role, Aragon will now head PSA customer success in addition to her current leadership of marketing, events and education.
“Candice has been a critical part of the PSA success,” said Matt Barnette, PSA CEO and president. “This promotion is...
Nominations open for PSA/SSN integrator awards
January 22, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
WESTMINSTER, Colo. and YARMOUTH, Maine—PSA and Security Systems News are excited to announce that nominations are now open for the third annual Integrator of the Year/Bill Bozeman Awards, which aspire to identify the leading system integrators within security, from smaller, local integrators all the way up to the big nationals.
Winners will be awarded at PSA TEC 2024 - taking place May 13-16 at the Hyatt Regency Dallas in Texas - and featured within the pages of SSN.
Broken down...
PSA Network announces addition of i-PRO to technology partners
November 2, 2023SSN Staff
WESTMINSTER, Colo. – The PSA Network (PSA) has announced the addition of i-PRO, a provider of sensing solutions in the fields of security surveillance, public safety and medical imaging, for their technology partners.
i-PRO is known for developing and delivering products that incorporate various innovations that ‘extend human senses’ through imaging, intelligence and integration technology.
The PSA Network said that in the last year and a half, i-PRO has launched over...
PSA Network announces addition of SAFR to technology partners
September 5, 2023SSN Staff
WESTMINSTER, Colo.—The PSA Network, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, has announced the addition of SAFR from RealNetworks to its technology partners.
SAFR is an AI-powered face authentication solution designed for mainstream commercial applications. The visual intelligence platform specializes in face and person-based computer vision optimized for real-world performance.
“As AI becomes more prevalent, it’s imperative for security...
PSA announces Technology Partner Award winners
May 9, 2023SSN Staff
WESTMINSTER, Colo.—The PSA Network (PSA), the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, announced the recipients of the Technology Partner Award at the recent PSA TEC 2023 (TEC) in Dallas.
PSA awarded Johnson Controls Security Products with the Nova award for achieving highest partner sales and Windy City Wire with the Superstar Partner of the Year Achievement Award for their exceptional partnership.
“Our...