Entries by Leigh McGuire

RAD’s Steve Reinharz Shares Top 5 Predictions for the Future of AI and Security

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”) (OTCPK:AITX), a global leader in AI-driven security and productivity solutions for enterprise clients, today released insights from Steve Reinharz, CEO/CTO and founder of AITX and Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), highlighting his top five predictions for how artificial intelligence will reshape the security industry in 2026 and beyond. […]

TSi Stands Apart With ISO 42001 AI Certification

As part of its unwavering commitment to innovation and ethical technology adoption, Tech Systems Inc. (TSi) is proud to announce it has earned the ISO/IEC 42001 Certification, the world’s first international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS). The certification was conducted by Schellman Compliance, LLC, an ANAB and UKAS accredited Certification Body. Published in […]

Elite Interactive Receives Strategic Investment From CIVC Partners

Elite Interactive Solutions, the industry pioneer in remote video guarding and real-time crime prevention, is excited to announce an investment from Chicago-based private equity firm CIVC Partners. The transaction, coordinated by security-sector investment bank Barnes Associates, marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of both Elite and the broader remote guarding industry. “This is a […]

JamAlert Awarded Best in Show at ESX 2025 Innovation Awards

Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) is honored to announce that JamAlert™, the revolutionary new cellular jamming detection device, has been awarded Best in Show at ESX’s 2025 Innovation Awards. According to ESX.com, the Innovation Awards “identify the next-gen products and services that will offer significant growth opportunities for dealers, integrators and monitoring centers.” Security industry manufacturers […]

TMA President Honors Retiring TMA CEO with Mel Mahler Award

On Thurs., June 19th, in front of a crowd attending the closing luncheon of ESX 2025 in Atlanta, TMA President Steve Butkovich honored TMA CEO Celia T. Besore for her “leadership, advocacy and unwavering dedication to her field” by presenting her TMA’s most prestigious Mel Mahler Award. Formerly known as the President’s Award, this award […]

Scott R. Elkins of Zeus Fire and Security Named Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2025 Greater Philadelphia Award winner by EY US

Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Scott R. Elkins, CEO of Zeus Fire and Security was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Greater Philadelphia Award winner. Entrepreneur Of The Year is the preeminent competitive awards program for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies. For 40 years, EY US has celebrated ambitious […]

Shannon Woodman to Receive Prestigious Moody Award for Leadership In Fighting Verified Response in Seattle

Shannon Woodman, Chief Executive Officer of Washington Alarm, will be honored with the prestigious William N. Moody Award on June 17th at ESX 2025 in Atlanta.  Created in 2004 by the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC), the Moody award is presented annually to an individual who demonstrates a passion for advancing positive alarm management and […]

New Cellular Jamming Detector from DMP

Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) introduced a revolutionary new device that detects when cellular frequencies are being jammed. JamAlert™ instantly notifies the control panel when cellular communication is being compromised, empowering security professionals to stay ahead of the threat. JamAlert solves a growing industry-wide problem, particularly for high-end retail businesses and financial institutions. Production and distribution […]

Membership Elects 2025-2027 Board of Directors

On April 24th, TMA members approved the proposed slate of Board of Directors candidates for the 2025-2027 term. Please join in congratulating our returning and new TMA Board of Directors. Executive Committee Steve Butkovich, CPI Security (Immediate Past President) Alan Gillmore, IV, Gillmore Security (President) Wes Usie, Guardian Alarm Systems (Vice President) Daniel Oppenheim, Affiliated […]

TMA Dispatch – Spring issue now available!

The spring issue of TMA Dispatch is now available. Our Cover Story…The genesis of The Monitoring Association (TMA) traces back to a pivotal meeting in 1949 at Chicago’s Merchandise Mart, where eight industry pioneers convened to advocate for independent central stations. Their collaboration culminated in the formal incorporation of CSEPA in Illinois in 1950. Today, […]