Tag: Security Systems News
Security Systems News opens nominations for “Emerging Leaders Under 40”
October 3, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—For more than a decade, Security Systems News has put the next generation of leaders within the security industry in the spotlight with an annual award and we're excited to announce it will now be known as “Emerging Leaders Under 40,” beginning with the Class of 2024.
For over a decade, we’ve put the next generation of leaders within the security industry in the spotlight with an annual award that has evolved from “20 under 40” to “40...
Women in Security Feature: Jill Bartyzal – 'Designing security solutions'
September 13, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Jill Bartyzal is no stranger to being featured in Security Systems News.
A member of the 20 under 40 Class of 2008 with Armor Security, Bartyzal currently serves as senior business relationship manager with Pro-Tec Design, a purpose-driven Twin Cities security integrator providing consulting, design and installation of video surveillance, card access control, intercom, and intrusion systems, based out of Minnetonka, Minn.
As part of Security Systems News’ and the...
Climbing for a cause – ‘It was very overwhelming’
September 6, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—What would you do to support a worthwhile cause? Make a donation, perhaps? Maybe volunteer your time at an event?
How about scaling a 14,500-foot mountain? Well, that may not be the safest way to support a nonprofit organization, but that’s exactly what two security industry pros did on Aug. 23.
Karl Radke, Midwest business area director at Axis Communications, and Jason Johnston, OKR (objectives and key results) practice lead at Genetec, successfully braved...
SIA unveils program for 2023 Securing New Ground conference
August 8, 2023SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2023 schedule, speaker lineup and program for Securing New Ground (SNG), the security industry’s executive conference, taking place Oct. 17-18 at the InterContinental Times Square in New York City.
Security Systems News is a media partner for SNG 2023, where the security industry will gather for top-level information sharing, networking, and business analysis.
This year’s Securing...
Shalom
August 2, 2023Ken Showers, Managing Editor
It’s been a minute for me as I stepped aside last week for Editor Cory to blog about the ongoing existential crisis of the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, but I’ve had this week’s topic in my mind at least that long.
First some housekeeping items! I was both out of the blog spot and physically out of it last week, COVID strikes again. I’m mostly better but I’m not loving the thought of dodging this malady every year now. Secondly it hit me during...
A little too X-cited?
July 26, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
So how has everyone’s week been going? Has it been X-citing, X-hilarating, perhaps X-ceeded your X-pectations?
I’m sure you could tell that I repeatedly used the letter X in my intro because that has been the most popular letter in the alphabet over the last several days, thanks to Twitter CEO and megalomaniac Elon Musk.
Oh wait, I need to correct myself – X CEO Elon Musk. Yes, Musk continued his freewheeling ways since taking over the social media giant last year by dropping...
Growing interest in biometrics clear in SSN News Poll
July 19, 2023Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine – Biometrics continues to gain ground as it finds a variety of applications in the security industry, and so Security Systems News asked readers to weigh in this month on how the technology is currently serving their needs.
For our first question we asked: Does your business or organization currently use biometric technology? An equal number of respondents, 42.86%, replied both “Yes, we’re currently leveraging fingerprint/retina scans/facial/voice recognition...
40 under 40: Omar Taveras, CEO, Brodserv
July 12, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Omar Taveras, 40, is the CEO of Brodserv, a nationwide installation and services provider that connects companies with installers and streamlines searching, scheduling, payments, and more, based out of Lehi, Utah. Find out what inspired him to pursue a career in the security industry, what being a "40 under 40" winner means to him, what appeals to him about the security industry, and more.
SSN: Describe your roles, duties, and tenure at your current job.
TAVERAS:...
Women in Security Feature: Alana Batschelet - ‘Everyone deserves to feel safe’
July 10, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Alana Batschelet joined the Waipahu, Hawaii-based Integrated Security Technologies team in August 2020, bringing with her over 15 years’ experience specializing in customer relations and a passion for helping people.
Since starting with the company, she has taken an active role in the PSA Security Sales Strategy Committee and in 2022, took on the role of chairperson for that committee.
As part of Security Systems News’ and the Security Industry Association...
Jack Doyle named president, CEO of Doyle Security Systems
June 27, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Doyle Security Systems, Inc., a provider of residential and commercial security, fire and medical monitoring systems, has announced that Jack Doyle has been promoted to president and CEO, effective July 1, 2023.
Doyle’s promotion marks the fifth generation of the Doyle family to lead the company.
“I am filled with great pride and excitement to have Jack lead the company. In his new role, Jack will be responsible for long-term vision, strategic planning and...