Verkada Unveils Major AI-Powered Enhancements at VerkadaOne 2025

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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 possible in physical security, delivering a platform that powers the entire workflow of a security professional,” said Brandon Davito, Verkada’s SVP of Product and Operations.

AI-Driven Innovations

Building on existing capabilities like People and Vehicle Analytics and AI-Powered Search, Verkada introduced the Unified Timeline, the industry’s first tool to visually map the movement of people and vehicles across a property. This new feature brings video events from every camera into a single, map-based timeline, simplifying investigations and response.

Alongside Unified Timeline, Verkada rolled out expanded AI Alerts tailored to specific industries and activities, plus a new Operator View that organizes alerts into a ticketing-style workflow to help teams work faster and more efficiently.

Verkada also expanded its access control portfolio, debuting the AF64 Access Station Pro, which allows users to unlock doors with facial recognition. The AF64 combines a door controller, multi-technology reader, touchscreen, and wide-angle camera into a single device requiring only a PoE connection.

Update Announcements

Additional software updates announced at VerkadaOne include:

  • Retail analytics dashboards that deliver queue, conversion, and exception-based reporting.
  • Attendance insights based on access control data to analyze space usage across sites and departments.
  • Device health dashboards for simplified management of large camera fleets.
  • Emergency response tools within Verkada Guest, modeled after the Standard Reunification Method (SRM) by The “I Love U Guys” Foundation.

New hardware also joined the lineup, including redesigned multisensor cameras (CH53-E, CH63-E, CY63-E), the compact BP32 wireless alarm panel, next-gen wireless sensors (QM11, QC11, QT11), and new audio intercom units (TA43 series).

The new software features will roll out on October 9, with hardware availability varying by product.

Speco Technologies Expands in Canada and Prepares for Florida Launch

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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 Canadian customers. This strategic initiative stems from years of careful evaluation of shipping logistics from the U.S. into Canada. By moving from cross-border shipping to a direct Canadian distribution point, Speco will now deliver products faster, reduce shipping complexities, and improve access for Canadian dealers and partners.

“Canada has always been an important market for Speco,” said Todd Keller, President of Speco Technologies. “With this new warehouse, we are streamlining the process to ensure our Canadian partners receive the solutions they need quickly and seamlessly.”

Florida Expansion: Deeper Partnerships & A New Experience Center

In addition to strengthening its Canadian presence, Speco Technologies is expanding its focus in Florida, one of the fastest-growing security and surveillance markets in the U.S. The company is building stronger relationships with key partners and contacts throughout the state while preparing to unveil a new Speco Experience Center.

This state-of-the-art facility will act as an immersive showroom, allowing visitors to experience Speco’s solutions firsthand. Dealers, integrators, and partners will have the unique opportunity to interact with real-world demonstrations of Speco’s advanced analytics, cutting-edge IP cameras, SecureGuard® video management, and more—guided by experts from the Speco team.

“Our Experience Center will redefine how customers connect with Speco,” said Peter Botelho, Executive VP of Speco Technologies. “It’s more than a showroom, it’s a place where technology comes to life, where our partners can see the difference Speco makes in real-world applications.”

The Florida Experience Center’s location will be revealed soon, with doors set to open in the near future.

Michael McNamara to Serve as Regional Sales Manager, Florida

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Michael McNamara has joined DMP as the regional sales manager for Florida. He will provide ongoing service and support to DMP dealers throughout the state.

“I have worked with manufacturer reps over the years and have enjoyed the value and support they bring and now hope to bring my experience from the integrator side to the role,” said McNamara. “In my previous roles, I have had the opportunity to both install and service DMP products as well as propose and sell DMP.”

 McNamara has over 35 years of experience in the security industry, including managing national accounts in the financial, education, and retail verticals, as well as state and local government. In his previous roles at JCI, he managed the customer experience program for North America and served as a regional sales manager for the South Atlantic.

Contact Information:
Michael McNamara | Regional Sales Manager, Florida
Direct Cell: 417-422-6667
Email: MMcNamara@DMP.com

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.