Entries by Leigh McGuire

Eastern Bank Announces LOUD Security Systems As A Commercial Banking Customer

Eastern Bank is pleased to announce LOUD Security Systems, Inc., a leading provider of security, fire, access control and video systems for residential, commercial and government customers, as a new commercial banking customer. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Kennesaw, Georgia, LOUD serves nearly 13,000 customers across metro Atlanta and 20 states, providing sales, installation, […]

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Acquires Phoenix Fire Protection

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquired Phoenix Fire Protection to expand its sprinkler services in Las Vegas. This transaction strengthens Pye-Barker’s ability to serve customers in the area with integrated life safety services that protect lives and livelihoods. “Delivering top-tier sprinkler systems that preserve life and property has always been our top priority,” said Tim Myszkowski, […]

Verkada Unveils Major AI-Powered Enhancements at VerkadaOne 2025

Verkada used its annual customer conference, VerkadaOne, to unveil a slate of new products and platform upgrades designed to make security more proactive, intelligent, and seamless. More than 2,000 IT and physical security leaders attended the event to explore how the company is advancing the future of connected security. “We’re pushing the boundaries of what’s […]

Speco Technologies Expands in Canada and Prepares for Florida Launch

Speco Technologies, a trusted leader in video surveillance and security solutions for over 60 years, is proud to announce two major expansions designed to enhance customer experience and strengthen partnerships across North America. New Canadian Warehouse: Faster Shipping, Greater Access Speco Technologies is establishing a brand-new warehouse in the Greater Toronto Area to better serve […]

SightLogix Introduces Next Generation Smart Thermal AI Camera to Transform Perimeter Security for Essential Infrastructure

SightLogix, a leader in AI-powered thermal security for critical infrastructure environments, today announced the launch of the next platform for its flagship smart thermal AI camera, SightSensor, to meet current and future demands of critical infrastructure security in the most challenging perimeter environments. The new platform combines state-of-the-art hardware, enhanced edge AI performance, and advanced […]

New Research Shows Flawed Spectrum Proposal Would Cause Public Safety Risks, Communications Disruption

A new research report, filed by the Security Industry Association (SIA) with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), details the risks of a proposal under consideration by the FCC that would restructure portions of the Lower 900 MHz band, which is used by billions of unlicensed, low-power devices. NextNav has petitioned the FCC to reconfigure the […]

Service Tech That Doesn’t Sleep, Quit, or Misplace Manuals

Service managers and leaders across monitoring, security, fire safety, and field operations are facing a growing challenge: newer technicians are struggling to deliver consistent service levels because the know-how they need is buried—and the experts who know it are disappearing. It’s not a lack of talent—it’s a lack of access. The solution? A GenAI-powered Service […]

American Alarm Acquires Instant Signal & Alarm

American Alarm and Communications announced it has completed the acquisition of Instant Signal & Alarm of Salem, a fire security and life-safety systems provider across the North Shore and greater Essex County in Massachusetts. Founded in 1954, Instant Signal & Alarm (often called Instant Alarm) has grown to become the security systems and 24-7 alarm monitoring provider […]