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

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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 diagnostics to power next-gen thermal imaging and redefine proactive threat detection and response at the perimeter.

Additionally, this new platform debuts an expanded, purpose-built, thermal video AI library that delivers greater classification accuracy for false alarm reduction. Based on the increased processing power and trained on more than 2 million real-world, non-synthetic thermal images, the new platform enables the library to grow and continually improve performance, providing long-term value for customers.

“The new SightSensor platform sets the foundation for where perimeter security is headed. Backed by 98% detection accuracy at distance and proven reliability, SightLogix continues to help security leaders protect critical infrastructure with confidence and measurable ROI,” stated Jim Hahn, CEO and Chairman of SightLogix. “By combining more power, intelligence and resilience in a single device, we are delivering improved performance and redefining what’s possible at the edge with less bandwidth, lower latency, and no dependence on the cloud or servers.”

These advancements strengthen SightLogix’s position as a leading and trusted provider of reliable perimeter protection for vast, high-risk outdoor environments, helping organizations lower costs by covering more area with fewer cameras, fewer false alarms, and faster response times.

Key Features Include:

  • Edge AI Performance and Increased AI Throughput: 20x more throughput enables advanced, multi-layered analytics entirely on-device.
    • Industry-first use of this processor for thermal detection at the edge, powering full AI capabilities on-device with no cloud or server needed.
    • Empowers organizations to achieve real-time detection without latency or heavy infrastructure requirements, keeping perimeters secure even in remote or bandwidth-limited locations.
  • Processing Power: Powered by a next-generation processor with a dedicated AI core, it delivers advanced analytics for faster detection and early warnings — even against small or fast-moving targets — giving security teams more time to respond.
    • 5-6x more CPU power to allow complex analytics in parallel—like classification, behavior, and tracking.
    • Resulting in 20% faster thermal frame rate to accurately detect and track fast moving targets.
  • Network and Diagnostic Intelligence: Built for harsh, mission-critical environments, it delivers 24/7 reliable coverage with minimal maintenance, reducing downtime, service calls, and overall costs.
    • Hardened network chip for greater surge
    • Smart cable diagnostics to catch wiring issues
    • Adaptive power management that automatically balances window heater use under constrained power conditions.

The new platform is available to order for all SightSensor thermal perimeter cameras. For more information about ordering and pricing options visit www.sightlogix.com

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

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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 frequencies between 902-928 MHz (the Lower 900 MHz Band) and grant the company a nationwide license for 15 megahertz of spectrum so it can establish a 5G terrestrial-based position, navigation and timing network—radically altering the spectrum. The new research conducted by engineering consulting firm Pericle Communications Company, commissioned by SIA and with additional support from the Alarm Industry Communications Committee, the Electronic Security Association (ESA) and The Monitoring Association (TMA), shows that the proposal would severely limit the range and compromise the effectiveness of devices operating in this spectrum, including:

  • Panic buttons, motion sensors, carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms
  • Personal medical alert devices and emergency call buttons
  • Wireless microphones, headsets and license-free two-way radios
  • Wireless security cameras and doorbell cameras
  • Outdoor public safety and security devices, including traffic control and tolling devices, vehicle status and alerting devices and gunshot detection devices

Lower 900 MHz band is heavily used by “Part 15” security and life safety systems, smart home technology, consumer and business electronics and more devices that would face harmful interference from NextNav’s high-power usage in the band.

In addition to these public safety and security uses, other critical systems that could be disrupted include equipment that first responders use during emergencies, municipal infrastructure, railroad operations and safety, highway infrastructure, retail and supply chain operations and agriculture solutions.

“Our research modeling and simulations show that NextNav’s proposed system would render an enormous number of public safety and mission-critical devices—along with countless other devices that rely upon the Lower 900 MHz Band—inoperable,” said Michael McGinley, senior systems engineer at Pericle. “This amount of interference would simply be unacceptable due to the severe disruption it would have on the user experience and radio performance. The interference would be a direct result of the incompatibilities between NextNav’s high-power cellular network and the low-power, radio frequency devices currently operating in the band.”

“NextNav’s proposal would be detrimental to the operation of devices that are critical for our life safety and security, first responders and the public,” said SIA CEO Don Erickson. “This proposal would have devastating effects in many U.S. households, and make everyday life less safe, less convenient and more costly.”

“Since the proposal to the FCC was filed more than 16 months ago, the Commission has been flooded with concerns from affected companies and trade groups about the potential consequences,” said TMA President Steve Butkovich.

“The Pericle study confirms the negative impact to consumers and to public safety that would result if the petition were to be granted,” said ESA Executive Director and CEO Merlin Guilbeau.

As other concerned parties have noted, there are a variety of GPS alternatives that do not require severely disrupting existing spectrum users. While a backup GPS system is needed, these other solutions would cause much less disruption, and implementing NextNav’s proposal would present tradeoffs that are not worth the harmful impact on our nation’s safety and security and major inconveniences the proposal would cause.

The full research report can be found here. More information and resources related to the Lower 900 MHz band can be found here.

American Alarm Acquires Instant Signal & Alarm

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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 for more than 3,000 customers, including homeowners, municipalities and businesses large and small. The company also provides alarm monitoring as a service for several regional security system dealers.

“This deal was special,” said Wells Sampson, president and co-owner, American Alarm. “Two family-owned companies, who have known each other and worked together to improve our whole industry for so long, it was so natural and seamless to come together to better serve our customers into the future.”

Instant Alarm’s employees and the third generation of family ownership, David, Barry and Shawn Wescott, are staying on with the merged company.

“When our grandfather James Wescott installed his first alarm system in 1954, his goal was to take care of customers by protecting their homes, families and businesses. That family goal has never changed and never will, which is why we have decided to join American Alarm,” David Wescott said in a letter to Instant Alarm customers announcing the change.

The Instant Alarm team will continue to operate from their existing building in Salem.

“This is a great fit and another example of how we organize our company,” said Louis Sampson, chief operating officer and co-owner, American Alarm. “As we grow, we are careful to stay close to our customers. We are essentially a group of local companies with deep roots in their communities, who by coming together have more resources to serve customers.”

SightLogix Debuts New Website for Next-Gen Perimeter Security

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SightLogix announced the launch of its newly redesigned website delivering a modern, customer-focused experience for security professionals, specifiers, and integration partners.

The new website simplifies how users discover SightLogix solutions with streamlined navigation, clear product information, and quick access to technical resources and partner training. Designed around customer feedback, the site emphasizes early detection, AI-driven accuracy, and simplified deployment—key needs of today’s perimeter security decision-makers.

“This isn’t just a website refresh — it’s a signal of where we’re headed,” states Jim Hahn, Chairman and CEO at SightLogix. “For over 20 years we have listened to our customers and designed technology to best meet their unique needs and requirements. We continuously think how we can best show up for our customers, and that starts at first click on our website.”

The redesign puts the company’s edge-based thermal AI, dual-spectrum detection, geospatial intelligence, and automated tracking capabilities front and center while while also making it easier for customers to access training, support, and design tools to accelerate deployment and ensure success.

Key features of the new site include:

  • Streamlined product pages with application highlights to guide solution design
  • Dedicated partner resources and training registration to enhance both technical and sales expertise
  • A cleaner, faster browsing experience across devices

View the website.

SS&Si Dealer Network Named Among the Fastest-growing US Companies on the 2025 Inc. 5000 List

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SS&Si Dealer Network, one of the fastest-growing companies in the security and low-voltage space, has now been recognized among the fastest-growing companies in the nation with its inclusion on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list.

Released in August 2025, the Inc. 5000 ranks the fastest-growing privately held for-profit companies in the United States based on percentage revenue growth over the past three years. SS&Si Dealer Network achieved a 172% growth during this period, earning them the #2,459 spot and placing them in the top 50% of all companies on the list.

“We’re officially one of the fastest-growing private companies in America, and that’s because of my team,” said Jake Voll, founder and president of SS&Si Dealer Network. “We’re building something special, and it’s getting noticed. This isn’t just about growth. It’s about grit, consistency, and believing in what we’re doing. And we’re not done.”

In the last three years, the company’s tea has tripled in size, growing from 10 employees in 2022 to nearly 30 as of today. In 2025 alone, SS&Si also doubled its physical footprint, expanding from two branches to four by adding Tulsa, OK, and Hagerstown, MD, to its headquarters in Deltona, FL, and existing branch in Huntsville, AL.

The Inc. 5000 recognition is a testament to SS&Si’s continued growth in revenue, team size, and national presence. It also reflects how the company’s innovative approach to distribution is influencing the security industry. Committed to adding value beyond the role of a traditional parts supplier, SS&Si Dealer Network is now attracting attention well beyond its own sector.

Elite Interactive Solutions to Seek Crime Prevention Partnerships at GSX

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Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using proprietary intelligence and integration to achieve proven, real-time crime prevention, announces it will have an exhibit hall presence for the first time at the Global Security Exposition (GSX). This year’s GSX takes place Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Organized by ASIS International, the tradeshow is one of industry’s largest annual North American events, typically drawing more than 20,000 professionals from across the commercial security channel.

“Elite has one of the industry’s most compelling stories to tell and solutions to offer — market-leading client retention based on unmatched success preventing crimes in real-time,” says Marketing Director Scott Goldfine. “Our leadership and reps are eager to meet with technology leaders, commercial end users, integrators, guard companies and media alike at GSX to discuss Elite’s substantial differentiation, how the solution optimizes security effectiveness and efficiency, and mutually beneficial partnerships.”

Scheduled visitors to Elite’s GSX show-floor suite (No. 1177) will learn about remote guarding services that are having a profound impact on preventing crimes. During 2024, Elite’s 24/7/365 Security Operations Command Center (SOCC) directly prevented more than 78,000 incidents and actively assisted with police in 1,900 other live crime situations that concluded with suspects being detained or arrested 57% of the time. Those incident and police engagement totals were record highs, as were the 19.4 million events cleared along with the 1,074 arrests & detainments.

Elite’s added value includes serving as a force multiplier and live eyewitness partner to police as they respond to active crimes in progress. Elite is the only company with its own Law Enforcement Advisory Board comprised of former police chiefs who are integral to the company’s standardized dispatch protocols and jurisdictional relationships. Despite increases in clients, cameras and alerts during the past several years, Elite has maintained its promise of zero false alarms and its pledge to never miss an event.

Through the years, Elite has continued to innovate and perfect its crime prevention solution, which is predicated on the scientific blend of four pillars: technologies, practices, people and partnerships. These elements coalesce within its nerve center, a state-of-the-art, subterranean UL Security Operations Command Center located within one of the nation’s most fortified buildings in Downtown Los Angeles that is manned 24/7 by former military and law enforcement operators.

“During the past couple of years, Elite has significantly ramped up its exposure and growth. Hosting a suite on the show floor at GSX continues that progression as the company ramps up to scale its services nationwide,” adds Goldfine. “We are excited to engage in meaningful conversations and explain why — whether it’s partnering with technology providers, guard companies and integrators or protecting commercial end users — Elite is the ideal, long-term choice. We look forward to seeing everyone there!”

Paladin Appoints President of Airport Security Services Division

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Paladin Security recently announced the promotion of Tyson Black to president of Paladin Airport Security Services (PASS).

The company created PASS after it successfully bid to supply security screening services to the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) in 2024.

PASS, which employs more than 5,500 security professionals administrators and managers, provides screening services to 33 airports across Western and Northern Canada.

Black began his tenure with Paladin Security in 2009 as a client service manager. After being promoted to operations manager in 2010, he  served as director of operations from 2011 to 2016. He was promoted to vice-president in 2016 and served as executive vice-president of Central Canada from 2021 to 2025 until his most recent promotion.

“I am excited to continue evolving and refining PASS’s partnership with CATSA in pursuit of our shared mission to protect the travelling public through the provision of the highest level of aviation security,” said Black in a statement. “We have an incredible team of dedicated security professionals, and I look forward to continuing to build upon Paladin’s award-winning culture and service delivery methodology in the aviation security space.”

Allied Universal Acquires Mulligan Security to Boost Northeast U.S. Presence

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Allied Universal has finalized its acquisition of New York–based Mulligan Security from Protos Security, strengthening its service presence in the Greater New York City region. The agreement was announced on August 13, 2025.

“With the divestiture of Mulligan, Protos will be laser-focused on driving a superior customer experience across its national footprint through our supplier managed model,” said Mark Hjelle, CEO at Protos, in the company’s official announcement.

Mulligan Security has delivered security, fire safety, and facility protection services across commercial, healthcare, and museums throughout New York City for over 30 years.

Steve Jones, Global Chairman and CEO of Allied Universal, commented that the acquisition is intended to extend the company’s regional footprint in the Northeastern U.S. and boost its local service capabilities.

COPS Monitoring Launches ASAP to Improve Emergency Response and Reduce False Alarms

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COPS Monitoring, a leading provider of professional monitoring services in North America, proudly announces the official launch of ASAP (Automated Secure Alarm Protocol) across its network of UL-listed monitoring stations. This advanced technology enables the direct electronic transmission of alarm data to public safety answering points (PSAPs), significantly enhancing response times and accuracy.

ASAP eliminates the need for traditional phone calls to 911 centers by securely transmitting crucial alarm information, such as the type of emergency, address, and contact details, instantly and precisely. This streamlined communication accelerates dispatching public safety agencies, improves accuracy, reduces call volume at 911 centers, and minimizes the potential for miscommunication. Moreover, it enables real-time status updates between COPS and participating PSAPs, promoting enhanced collaboration between monitoring professionals and first responders.

COPS Monitoring has been a charter member and early supporter of the ASAP initiative, which was developed through a cooperative effort between The Monitoring Association (TMA) and the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International. This longstanding commitment to automation and industry collaboration has played a vital role in shaping the development and success of the protocol and today marks a significant milestone in making that vision a reality.

ASAP is currently deployed in more than 150 cities across the United States, with new locations added regularly as municipalities adopt and modernize their emergency communication solutions and processes. COPS Monitoring remains actively engaged in supporting and expanding the protocol’s adoption nationwide.

Looking ahead, COPS Monitoring’s current integration with ASAP proactively lays the groundwork for future enhancements, including the secure transmission of video, audio, photos, sensor metadata, and other contextual data, all designed to improve situational awareness further and equip first responders with more actionable intelligence.

With the introduction of ASAP, COPS Monitoring continues its commitment to adopt technologies that elevate professional alarm monitoring and improve outcomes for all stakeholders. “Our launch of ASAP represents another significant investment in technology and public safety,” said Jim McMullen, President of COPS Monitoring. “By enhancing response times and the accuracy of emergency dispatches, we are not only helping to protect lives and property but also supporting the evolving needs of our dealers, their customers, and the first responders who serve our communities. We are proud to be part of this critical innovation.”

Contact David Smith at (954) 545-5708 or dsmith@copsmonitoring.com for more information.