Tag: security industry
SSN interview with Barrier1 Systems’ Mark Borto and Baxter Matthews
September 30, 2023Ken Showers, Managing Editor
DALLAS – If there was one corner of the security industry that stood out at GSX this year it was companies offering physical barrier solutions like gates and bollards.
Security Systems News (SSN) had the privilege of speaking with one such company, Barrier1 Systems, and its CEO Mark Borto along with the VP of Security Projects, Baxter Matthews. The following interview has been edited for length.
SSN: Alright, gentlemen, why don't you tell me about Barrier1 Systems and what you've...
SIA research indicates growing confidence in security industry
August 30, 2023SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md. – Confidence is increasing in the security industry according to a survey conducted by the Security Industry Association (SIA).
SIA revealed that nearly eight in 10 respondents to its July-August 2023 SIA Security Market Index survey offered a positive assessment of business conditions. Additionally, one-fourth of survey participants said that current conditions are “excellent,” and another 53% described them as “good,” and in a forecast of...
Industry divided on consolidation, according to SSN News Poll
June 15, 2023Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine – For this month’s news poll we asked our readers, are market acquisitions where they need to be, or are things consolidating to the detriment of the industry?
Unsurprisingly results were fairly skewed between familiar battle lines as larger corporate entities hold differing views to their small business counterparts. Poll results show that while challenges posed to business remain the same, the lay of the land has changed for many.
Diving right into our first question,...
LifeSafety Power promotes Keith Kober to senior director of sales
June 15, 2023SSN Staff
PHOENIX – LifeSafety Power has made a workforce announcement this week with the promotion of Keith Kober to senior director of sales.
Most recently serving the company as director of sales, Western U.S. and Canada, Kober been with LifeSafety Power for over 11 years. Beginning his journey as a regional sales director, he brought over 30 years of selling, designing, and implementing security management solutions to the company.
“I’m looking forward to becoming...
Go West, Young Man
March 22, 2023Ken Showers, Managing Editor
This is it, we’re only one week away from ISC West, and if you’re reading this, then - like me - you’re just counting the days.
My itinerary and show schedule are set and let me tell you it is packed full! Editor Cory Harris told me to make sure that I had a good pair of shoes for walking the floor and I had the good fortune to order a brand-new pair this week. They’re scheduled to get here Friday…I hope.
Either way me and whatever kicks I’m sporting will...
Watching the ball drop
December 30, 2022Ken Showers, Managing Editor
Happy New Year, or almost anyway! This will be my last blog for 2022 and what a year it’s been. I can honestly say I’ve never been without a topic of discussion every week, usually it’s a hard choice about what I should discuss. This week is no exception, but I’ve decided to talk about the ball being dropped, not the one in Times Square, but the one just south of me here on the border.
Purely speaking as a security topic this is more national security than what I cover....
Sleigh bells and whistles, or I’ll be home security for Christmas
December 21, 2022Ken Showers, Managing Editor
By the time you’re reading this I’ll be gone.
On a short holiday break of course, nothing nefarious. I should be right back into the saddle next week as we get ready to say our goodbyes to 2022, and what a year it’s been! Financial predictions for the security industry from physical to cyber says business is booming. AI-driven analytics appear to be the market to keep an eye on as we move into 2023, and global shake ups to hardware production might see a changing landscape...
FAST, SIA, ESA announce first ever National Security Technician Day
December 15, 2022SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has registered January 23 to be National Security Technician Day.
For the day and following week, FAST is asking businesses and individuals in the security industry to take the time to recognize the dedication, hard work, and skill provided by security technicians. Whether the installation of security solutions or configuring and servicing equipment, FAST said that technicians are essential to the delivery and function...
SIA announces 2023 Security Megatrends
December 14, 2022SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released its 2023 Security Megatrends publication that identifies and forecasts key impact factors for the security industry in the coming year.
This year’s megatrends were based on survey data collected during the fall. It was also generated from focus group input from hundreds of security industry leadership, volunteers and speakers from the 2022 Securing New Ground (SNG) conference. The Security Megatrends...
Allied Universal’s Caress Kennedy receives Lifeline Humanitarian Award
December 9, 2022SSN Staff
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Allied Universal’s Caress Kennedy, the president of the company's Northeast region, has been honored by the Covenant House with its 2022 Lifeline Humanitarian Award.
Covenant House is recognizing Kennedy for this award for her leadership in the security industry in providing safety and security to communities throughout the northeastern United States, a region that Covenant House considers a cornerstone of its Lifeline awards.
“A half-century of...