Tag: Security Solutions

WHITE ROCK, British Columbia – Cloud-based access control manufacturer Active Witness has announced a partnership with SS&SI Dealer Network, a noted prominent security distributor in the United States.  The partnership between Active Witness and SS&SI Dealer Network will allow the company to expand its reach throughout the country. In leveraging SS&SI’s dealer network, Active Witness said that it can provide cutting-edge solutions to a broader customer base. "I’ve...

MONTRÉAL – Security solutions provider Genetec has announced that it’s been authorized by the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Program as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA). The CVE Program works to identify, define, and catalog publicly disclosed cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Its sponsored by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It’s operated by the MITRE Corporation in collaboration with...

MONTRÉAL – Tech and security solutions provider Genetec is doubling down on its commitment to cybersecurity and privacy as it achieves stringent new certifications. In a release, the company revealed that it has maintained its ISO 27001 certification for the sixth consecutive year and obtained the ISO 27017 certification. With those certifications Genetec says customers can feel confident that they are working with an organization with stringent controls in place to help manage...

LAS VEGAS – Don Joos took the helm as CEO of ACRE, a global provider of networking and security solutions, back in May of 2022, and this week Security Systems News sat down with him to discuss how things are going and what’s next for ACRE in 2023. SSN: Mr. Joos, please tells us a little bit about yourself, and how you’re settling into the company. Joos: From a background perspective, you know I've spent pretty much all my career in technology, and I've...

LAS VEGAS – Sting Alarm announced the acquisition of Las Vegas-based residential and commercial company Shield Fire and Security. Founded in 2009 by John Verville, Shield Fire and Security provides its customers with the highest-quality safety and security solutions, Sting Alarm stated in the official release. Sting gains all of Shield’s customers immediately and will begin servicing them during the transition. “We are pleased to expand our residential and commercial...

EL PASO, Texas – Jesus E. Campa, CEO of AB Strategic Security Group, has been recognized by the Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Professional in the Security Consulting field for his work. With a master’s degree in criminal justice from Phoenix University, Campa is currently working towards his Ph.D. in Criminal Justice and Public Service Leadership from Cappella University. Campa is both the CEO and owner of AB Strategic Security Group LLC with 28 years of experience...

LAS VEGAS – Security solutions provider SECURAM announced a new line of security-focused smart wall switches at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). SECURAM’s wall switches are programmable and integrate with existing security systems using their laser-based motion detection to secure the rooms in your home. In addition to the laser motion detection the switches also have an ambient light sensor, a night light, and backlit buttons. At $19.95 the switches come in three different...

WAYNE, Pa. – Wittenbach, an Argosy Private Equity portfolio company, has announced the acquisition of The Gilbertson Group (TGG), a provider of security solutions specializing in physical and electronic security systems integration. TGG is a second-generation family-owned UL-listed company that has provided security solutions to customers in finance, healthcare, education, commercial, government, pharmaceutical, retail and property management for more than three decades. They specialize...

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...

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...