Новости за 22.05.2024

YARMOUTH, Maine — Security Systems News readers are looking ahead at the residential market and seeing a future in smart home device integration and AI, according to the results of a recent news poll. The poll sought to gather industry perspectives on the factors influencing homeowners' decisions to invest in security systems, the prevailing preferences for residential security solutions, and the emerging technologies expected to impact the market. Looking to the future at what emerging technology... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK — RapidSOS has spent the last few years trying to enhance operator experience in monitoring centers by improving delivery of critical data and staffing shortages. The company’s answer: Unite and Harmony. During its 2024 Innovation Day, the company revealed RapidSOS Unite, the latest evolution of its intelligent safety response platform; and RapidSOS Harmony, an AI co-pilot system for 911 operators and first responders. “Intelligent safety is all about better protecting our communities in... Читать дальше...

DALLAS—While market conditions might be conducive to increased M&A activity in the security space this year, not so fast, says Alper Cetingok, senior managing director for Raymond James & Associates. Cetingok’s M&A forecast for the last six months of the year sees buyers remaining more selective, while some sellers are delaying processes due to market conditions and persistent gaps in valuation expectations. “We're going to see some growth, I think, in the second half of the year,” said Cetingok... Читать дальше...

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, Imperial Capital; Kumar Sokka... Читать дальше...

The security industry has a problem, and unlike the title suggests an AI doctor probably isn’t going to fix it.In the past week I’ve probably seen half a dozen references to the shortage of manpower in the security industry. Which sector of the industry? All of it probably, but the two that stood out to me have been CISO’s and security operations centers personnel. Two cogs that are definitely needed for the larger machine to function, and currently AI isn’t up to the task of replacing them.For cybersecurity... Читать дальше...

LAFAYETTE, LA — At the Acadian Companies annual meeting, Acadian Total Security leader Brandon Niles recognized Monitoring Team Leader Javen Noel as its 2024 Employee of the Year.Acadian Total Security said that Noel joined the team in September 2021 and has since consistently impressed her colleagues and clients with her dedication, positive attitude, and willingness to go above and beyond. Noel is noted for actively participating in training new hires and readily taking on additional shifts and covering for supervisors whenever needed... Читать дальше...

SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has recognized two industry leaders – Leire Arbona Puértolas and Arielle Thomas – as the 2024 winners of the SIA Industry Advocate Award.SIA presents the award to individuals who make an extraordinary contribution of professional time, leadership, and resources to position SIA and its members to address the public policy challenges impacting the security industry. Arbona Puértolas and Thomas were recognized with the awards at the 2024 SIA... Читать дальше...