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Allied Universal's Jim Lantrip appointed to the FAST board

The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named Jim Lantrip of Allied Universal Technology Services to the FAST Board of Directors. The FAST Board of Directors, drawn from the membership of the Electronic Security Association (ESA) and the Security Industry Association (SIA), defines and refines FAST’s strategic plan, as well as the foundation’s annual goals. Jim Lantrip Jim Lantrip is a seasoned security industry veteran with over 30 years of experience. Currently s...

Ramtech grows team to enhance fire safety in North America

Global wireless solutions provider - Ramtech has accelerated its growth in the US market with the appointment of several key team members, boosting its business capability across the continent.  New appointments Joining the team is marine and federal specialist - Morgan Davis, who brings specialist system integration and programming skills to the firm, alongside Business Development Manager - Luis Suarez. Both will be tasked with increasing awareness of Ramtech’s pioneering fire sa...

Denise Natali joins Datadobi as Vice President of Sales

Datadobi, a global pioneer in Hybrid Cloud Data Services announced the appointment of Denise Natali to the position of Vice President of Americas Sales. In this newly created position, Natali will report directly to CRO and Co-Founder Michael Jack and be responsible for developing and executing revenue growth strategies, growing and leading Datadobi’s high-performance sales team, and ensuring Datadobi customers remain the most highly satisfied across the industry.  Denise Natali Na...

ZeroEyes secures $53M Series B for gun detection software

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced it has secured more than $53M in Series B funding. The oversubscribed round was led by Sorenson Capital, with participation from Intel Capital, BroadLight Capital and existing investors. ZeroEyes is on a mission to stop gun-related violence in the United States. The company offers an affordable end-to-end secur...

LOUD Security hires former Ackerman Security President, Commercial, Mike Sandes and makes key acquisition of Vytis Security

Cobb County-based security company, LOUD Security Systems Inc., just got LOUD-er with the recent acquisition of Vytis Security Systems, an Atlanta-based company with a focus on 100% commercial systems. The acquisition will help solidify LOUD Security as a leading commercial security provider. Like LOUD Security, Vytis provides security solutions to business challenges through video surveillance, access control, fire systems and monitored security. The company services all levels of security nee...

Matrix to showcase comprehensive security and telecom solutions at SAFE South Expo 2024 in Chennai

Matrix, a pioneer in cutting-edge security and telecom solutions, is excited to announce its participation in the SAFE South Expo 2024, scheduled to be held from July 5th - 6th at the Chennai Trade Centre. This premier event will provide a platform for Matrix to showcase its innovative offerings in IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom Solutions.  Advanced security solutions  At SAFE South Expo 2024, Matrix will demonstrate its robust security portfolio...

Cryptomathic assures security of Belgium’s new digital identity wallet

The Federal Public Service Policy and Support (BOSA), a key component of Belgium’s federal administration, with support from Cryptomathic, a global pioneer in data security and cryptography, has successfully launched one of Europe’s first digital identity wallets. In line with the European Digital Identity Framework Regulation, eIDAS 2.0, the Federal Government of Belgium has launched MyGov.be, a single app providing access to a wide range of digital public services, information an...

William Tenney appointed CEO of ASIS International

ASIS International, the organisation for security management professionals worldwide announced the appointment of William 'Bill' Tenney as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 July 2024. Tenney brings close to 35 years of security leadership experience from both the public and private sectors to his new role heading the acclaimed global security association.  William 'Bill' Tenney As ASIS International’s CEO, Tenney will spearhead the organisation's strategic vision, workin...

Hanwha Vision appoints Jason Swanson as Business Development Manager for restaurant and retail verticals

Hanwha Vision has named Jason Swanson as Business Development Manager for the Restaurant and Retail markets. The industry veteran will draw on his extensive store and food service experience to ensure Hanwha solutions address operators’ unique surveillance challenges and requirements for protecting their premises, employees and customers. Swanson’s appointment continues Hanwha’s commitment to building teams that include subject matter experts with first-hand market knowle...

ZeroEyes doubles footprint and expands reach across Pennsylvania

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced it has achieved substantial growth in the state of Pennsylvania over the last year. The company has more than doubled its footprint in the state, hiring dozens of Pennsylvania veterans, technologists, and skilled employees for high-paying emerging technology jobs with a global impact. With concerns for public safety on the ri...

LiveAction expands EMEA team with new sales director appointments

LiveAction, a pioneering provider in end-to-end network security and performance visibility, has announced pivotal appointments to its EMEA leadership team. The strategic hires of Ian Gallagher as Regional Sales Director for Northern Europe, Guntram Allfen as Regional Sales Director for Central Europe, and Sebastien Texier as Regional Sales Director for France, underscore LiveAction's commitment to accelerating growth and customer success across the European region. Strengthening LiveAction's...

The CMOOR Group bolsters business development with ​security industry veteran - Dan DeBlasio

The CMOOR Group, a global provider of cloud-based compliance and continuous education solutions for the security, fire, and life safety industry, has announced the appointment of Dan DeBlasio as Director of Business Development. DeBlasio brings over 25 years of experience in enterprise software and enterprise sales, with a specific focus on security solutions, making him a valuable asset to The CMOOR Group team.  Dan DeBlasio's responsibilities In his new role, Dan DeBlasio will spearhea...

Industry veteran Charles Burns joins ISS

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions is pleased to announce that industry veteran Charles Burns has joined the company and will serve in the newly created role of Director of Commercial Facilities. With more than two decades of experience as a security pioneer, Burns will work to drive increased adoption of ISS’ industry-pioneering video intelligence solutions in stadiums, arenas, convention centers, and other large-scale...

BMO Stadium selects Allied Universal as preferred event services provider

Allied Universal®, the world’s major security and facility services provider, has been selected by BMO Stadium as its event services provider, offering comprehensive temporary staffing, consulting, and security. Allied Universal’s expertise in supporting large venues enables BMO Stadium to focus on ensuring the success of concerts and sporting events. BMO Stadium BMO Stadium in Los Angeles hosts concerts by world-renowned music artists and is home to the Los Angeles Football C...

ISC West 2024: Exciting events and industry insights

ISC West, in collaboration with its premier sponsor, the Security Industry Association (SIA), is gearing up to host the ISC West 2024 special events lineup. With returning fan favourites and brand-new events, attendees will have the opportunity to make professional connections, learn from industry experts, and enjoy their experience on the show floor and beyond. Advancements at industry awards ceremonies “ISC West strives to bring industry professionals an experience like no other, and...

Exabeam introduces transformative unified workbench for security analysts with Generative AI assistance

Exabeam, a global cybersecurity pioneer that delivers AI-driven security operations announced two pioneering cybersecurity features, Threat Center and Exabeam Copilot, to its market-pioneering AI-driven Exabeam Security Operations Platform. Threat Center A first-to-market combination, Threat Center is a unified workbench for threat detection, investigation, and response (TDIR) that simplifies and centralises security analyst workflows, while Exabeam Copilot uses generative AI to help analysts...

Brinks Home™ appoints Mike Hackett as SVP enterprise business development

Brinks Home™, one of North America’s pioneering home security and alarm monitoring companies, welcomes sales veteran Mike Hackett as its Senior Vice President of Enterprise Business Development. With a proven track record of driving growth and establishing successful partnerships throughout his more than 25 years of sales and marketing experience, Hackett is set to play a pivotal role in advancing Brinks Home's strategic initiatives. Mike's extensive experience In his new role, H...

Security industry veteran joins Smart R Distribution

Smart R Distribution has appointed Mark Russen as the Business Development Manager for its extensive range of Access Control and Intruder Detection Solutions.   Extensive work experience  Mark Russen, who has worked within the electronic security industry since 1986, is a highly experienced sales professional who has performed senior sales management roles for some of the biggest names within the sector. These include Europlex Technologies, Siemens Security Products, and V...

MKU unites with Team Forces for soldiers in the UK

MKU Limited, renowned for its cutting-edge protection and optronics solutions for frontline heroes, is breaking new ground by extending its role beyond a traditional defence technology company. In a landmark collaboration aimed at empowering heroes, MKU Limited is joining forces with Team Forces, a UK-based charity organisation dedicated to creating social impact within the armed forces community through sports and adventure. This partnership is born out of a shared commitment to uplift the liv...

ZeroEyes partners with Texas’ Region 13 Education Service Centre to streamline procurement of gun detection solution

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced a strategic partnership with Texas’ Region 13 Education Service Centre, which serves as a liaison between the Texas Education Agency and the local school districts. ZeroEyes is now a vendor under the Centre’s cooperative contract, a master service agreement that facilitates the tech acquisition process for R...

XOi promotes Richard Fletcher to Executive VP

XOi, a pioneering provider of technician-focused technology solutions, has named veteran industry pioneer Richard “Fletch” Fletcher to head the company’s critical manufacturer partnerships as it continues to invest in technician-focused technology driving the digital transformation of the skilled trades.  As the newly appointed executive vice president of XOi’s OEM channel, Fletcher leverages his manufacturer experience to head the evolution and execution of XOi&rsq...

BioConnect acquires Silent Partner Technologies to expand offerings for intelligent asset tracking and inventory management

BioConnect has acquired Silent Partner Technologies, Inc. (SPT), headquartered in Tampa Florida–a pioneering provider of RFID Inventory and Asset management software, expanding BioConnect’s pioneering Trusted Security Platform to create the most advanced cloud-based smart safes, smart lockers, smart cabinets, smart rooms, and smart vehicles for the intelligent “chain of custody” and security assurance for any critical asset. Smart Space solution “Bringing security...

Everon announces executive leadership team

Everon, also known as ADT Commercial, a pioneering security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, fire and life safety in the U.S., announced its executive leadership team since the recent completion of its acquisition by GTCR. Everon draws on an outstanding legacy of service excellence that is strengthened by over a decade of industry expertise, with many leaders having spent the majority of their careers in the industry. The organisation’s executive leadership tea...

Scott McGinnis joins ISS as healthcare sector provider

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a pioneering provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced that it has hired Scott McGinnis to serve in the newly created role of Client Director–Healthcare Sector Provider. Benefits of video intelligence As AI-powered video analytics continue to evolve and proliferate, the ability to adequately convey the benefits of video intelligence solutions will require specialists with individual market expertise who can speak to how the...

AtlasIED hires Tom Kachnik as western region sales manager for transportation solutions

To further demonstrate its commitment to its customers, AtlasIED, an electronics manufacturer providing comprehensive audio, communications, and security solutions for commercial markets, announced the hiring of Tom Kachnik as Transportation Sales Manager for the Western United States.  Kachnik will focus on increasing the adoption of AtlasIED’s transportation solutions in the region, including the GLOBALCOM enterprise communications platform. Prior roles of Kachnik Kachnik is an a...

ISC East to offer expansive slate of keynote speakers, educational programming and more at flagship conference

ISC East, the Northeast’s pioneering security and public safety event built by RX Global, hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA) and partnership with ASIS NYC, is proud to present an expansive slate of keynote speakers and educational programming at the 2023 conference. ISC East attendees are invited to participate in all programming, which takes place Nov. 14-16 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. Keynote series The 2...

Global airport industry meets in Munich for top-tier programme of tech demonstrations and summit talks

From 10 to 13 October, the global airport community will gather for the 24th edition of inter airport Europe at the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany. The event returns with an impressive line-up of well over 400 airport suppliers from 37 countries, including seven national pavilions and more than 100 new exhibitors. Live exhibits Visitors can look forward to plenty of live exhibits in the halls and Outdoor Area and a new 600 square metre GSE Experience Area. An exciting event programme in...

ISS appoints new Director of Program Management, Midwest RBM

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced that industry veterans Dennis Connor and Jason Lloyd have joined the company as its new Director of Program Management NA and Regional Business Manager for the Midwest respectively.  Dennis Connor's responsibilities Connor, who most recently served as Program/Project Manager for CX (customer experience) Initiatives at ADT, will spearhead the development of new end-user and p...

SIA launches SIAcademy, a new learning management system for SIA members

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has launched a new learning management system (LMS) – SIAcademy as part of its efforts to advance industry professionalism through premier education and training. SIAcademy SIAcademy is a living library of on-demand training and professional development programmes designed to enhance security professionals’ industry knowledge, technical skills, and overall job performance. The new LMS offers a modern, simple, and centralised p...

Dahua has unveiled a pivotal upgrade to its VMS, DSS Pro with a new version (v8.3)

Dahua's latest DSS Pro V8.3 enhancement equips security personnel with advanced tools, enabling them to rapidly identify and monitor suspicious individuals' movements in just seconds. It is a cutting-edge Video Management Software (VMS) security solution designed for efficiency and scalability. It leverages users' video security systems to help them make informed decisions quickly and serves as the backbone of the operation.   AcuPick Technology The key upgrades primarily focus...