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    California Automatic Fire Alarm Association Announces New Fundraiser for 2027
    Association News
    October 30, 2026•Rick Gombar, Markets For Life

    California Automatic Fire Alarm Association Announces New Fundraiser for 2027

    The California Automatic Fire Alarm Association (CAFAA) Board of Directors has voted unanimously to launch a year-long fundraising program benefiting the Tunnel to Towers Foundation — with a $100,000 goal and donations matched dollar for dollar through the Gombar Living Trust up to $100,000, giving companies throughout the industry an opportunity to support first responders, veterans, and their families beginning January 1, 2027.

    PDK to Feature Wireless Locks, High-Security Readers, New Features at ISC East
    Industry Events
    October 29, 2026•Prodatakey

    PDK to Feature Wireless Locks, High-Security Readers, New Features at ISC East

    PDK will showcase its latest access control innovations at ISC East 2026 in New York City — including the Red Reader V2, Red Wireless Deadbolts, Cylindrical Locks, and Interconnected Locks, plus a new Controller Replacement software feature that streamlines controller upgrades while preserving existing reader details, port assignments, and configuration work.

    Mappedin Integrates with Brivo to Bring Unified Security to Indoor Maps
    Partnerships
    October 27, 2026•MappedIn

    Mappedin Integrates with Brivo to Bring Unified Security to Indoor Maps

    Mappedin's integration with Brivo brings access control and video management directly into Mappedin Security Center — delivering a unified, map-based security operations experience with real-time access events, live camera views, lockdown management, and building-wide dashboards on interactive 3D indoor maps for enterprise and campus environments.

    Totem Partners with Milestone to Extend the Power of Video Management into 24/7 Monitoring Operations
    Partnerships
    October 27, 2026•Totem

    Totem Partners with Milestone to Extend the Power of Video Management into 24/7 Monitoring Operations

    Totem's partnership with Milestone Systems combines XProtect video management software with 24/7 human-led remote monitoring — giving U.S. monitoring centers trained operators, video verification, and scalable monitoring capacity to turn video intelligence into active, around-the-clock security operations without building an entirely new monitoring operation themselves.

    From Classroom to Career: LLSSA is Building Louisiana's Next Generation of Life Safety Technicians
    Association News
    October 26, 2026•Peggy Page, Executive Director, LLSSA

    From Classroom to Career: LLSSA is Building Louisiana's Next Generation of Life Safety Technicians

    The Louisiana Life Safety & Security Association (LLSSA) partners with Northshore Technical Community College to launch a Life Safety Alarm Course at its Livingston Campus in Walker, beginning November 2, 2026 — a three-week, evening program taught by experienced LLSSA instructors that prepares students for Louisiana licensure and creates a direct pathway into the life safety and property protection industry.

    SecurityTrax Launches New AI-Assisted Platform for Security Dealers
    Product Announcements
    October 20, 2026•SecurityTrax Web Services

    SecurityTrax Launches New AI-Assisted Platform for Security Dealers

    SecurityTrax, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alarm.com, launches a modern, mobile-first, AI-assisted platform that unifies lead generation, contract execution, technician scheduling, billing, and customer retention in a single system of record — combining AI workflow automation, a redesigned user experience with dark mode and command palette, parent-child roll-up billing, e-signature eDocs, and new Brinks and OIDC integrations purpose-built for the security industry.

    Nice Introduces OSCO 725 Commercial Slide Gate Operator
    Product Announcements
    October 22, 2026•Nice

    Nice Introduces OSCO 725 Commercial Slide Gate Operator

    Retrofit-ready platform supports gates up to 5,000 pounds, combining heavy-duty performance with SmartTouch 725 controls, battery backup, Bluetooth configuration, remote monitoring, and simplified installation — bringing together proven technologies from the legacy Linear and HySecurity platforms for medium- to large-scale commercial vehicle access control.

    Pimloc Introduces AI-Powered Transcription Solution
    Product Announcements
    October 16, 2026•Pimloc

    Pimloc Introduces AI-Powered Transcription Solution

    Pimloc Transcribe combines automated transcription, editing, translation, and redaction within Pimloc's all-in-one platform for working with sensitive data — converting recordings into searchable, timestamped transcripts with AI speaker identification, automatic translation, and automated PII detection for law enforcement, legal, public sector, and educational organizations.

    i-PRO Introduces New Remote Head Camera
    Product Announcements
    October 14, 2026•i-PRO Co., Ltd.

    i-PRO Introduces New Remote Head Camera

    i-PRO's compact modular Remote Head Camera — built on the S Series platform — brings full edge-AI analytics, 144 dB wide dynamic range, and FIPS 140-3 Level 3 cybersecurity into space-constrained and discreet environments like POS terminals, ATMs, and reception areas. Available January 2027.

    DICE Corporation Integrates AURA Into Its Platform
    Partnerships
    October 13, 2026•DICE Corporation

    DICE Corporation Integrates AURA Into Its Platform

    Monitoring centers on DICE can now dispatch private security responders for fast on-site response to alarm or video events without leaving the screen their operators already use — built on the same PSAP Connect engine that reaches 700+ PSAPs, with an average 18-minute response time.

    HES Launches New Online Strike Selector Guide
    Product Announcements
    October 8, 2026•Assa Abloy

    HES Launches New Online Strike Selector Guide

    HES, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, launches an online tool that walks users through simple questions to deliver customized electric strike recommendations based on opening conditions, lockset type, and application requirements — supporting cylindrical, mortise, rim exit, and tubular vertical rod openings with fire-rated, windstorm, outdoor, and preload options.

    Netwatch Appoints Kris Slimmer as Senior Vice President
    Executive Leadership
    October 6, 2026•Netwatch

    Netwatch Appoints Kris Slimmer as Senior Vice President

    Security industry veteran with nearly 30 years of experience — including running a $400M region at Allied Universal — joins Netwatch to lead North American sales as the company accelerates adoption of its AI-enabled proactive video monitoring model.

    IQSIGHT Receives LenelS2 Factory Certification
    Product Announcements
    September 30, 2026•Security.World

    IQSIGHT Receives LenelS2 Factory Certification

    IQSIGHT's Video Recording Manager (VRM) 4.50 and 4.70 are certified under the LenelS2 OpenAccess Alliance Program, bringing IVA and IVA Pro video analytics alerts directly into the OnGuard 8.3 access control platform.

    TNSI Marks 46th Annual Convention in Franklin
    Association News
    September 30, 2026•Tennessee Network of Security Integrators

    TNSI Marks 46th Annual Convention in Franklin

    The Tennessee Network of Security Integrators held its 46th Annual Convention in Franklin, TN — three days of continuing education, an annual business meeting, exhibits, competitions, and over $3,000 raised for the Butch Work Benevolence Fund.

    California Automatic Fire Alarm Association Announces New Fundraiser for 2027
    Association News
    October 30, 2026•Rick Gombar, Markets For Life

    California Automatic Fire Alarm Association Announces New Fundraiser for 2027

    The California Automatic Fire Alarm Association (CAFAA) Board of Directors has voted unanimously to launch a year-long fundraising program benefiting the Tunnel to Towers Foundation — with a $100,000 goal and donations matched dollar for dollar through the Gombar Living Trust up to $100,000, giving companies throughout the industry an opportunity to support first responders, veterans, and their families beginning January 1, 2027.

    PDK to Feature Wireless Locks, High-Security Readers, New Features at ISC East
    Industry Events
    October 29, 2026•Prodatakey

    PDK to Feature Wireless Locks, High-Security Readers, New Features at ISC East

    PDK will showcase its latest access control innovations at ISC East 2026 in New York City — including the Red Reader V2, Red Wireless Deadbolts, Cylindrical Locks, and Interconnected Locks, plus a new Controller Replacement software feature that streamlines controller upgrades while preserving existing reader details, port assignments, and configuration work.

    Mappedin Integrates with Brivo to Bring Unified Security to Indoor Maps
    Partnerships
    October 27, 2026•MappedIn

    Mappedin Integrates with Brivo to Bring Unified Security to Indoor Maps

    Mappedin's integration with Brivo brings access control and video management directly into Mappedin Security Center — delivering a unified, map-based security operations experience with real-time access events, live camera views, lockdown management, and building-wide dashboards on interactive 3D indoor maps for enterprise and campus environments.

    Totem Partners with Milestone to Extend the Power of Video Management into 24/7 Monitoring Operations
    Partnerships
    October 27, 2026•Totem

    Totem Partners with Milestone to Extend the Power of Video Management into 24/7 Monitoring Operations

    Totem's partnership with Milestone Systems combines XProtect video management software with 24/7 human-led remote monitoring — giving U.S. monitoring centers trained operators, video verification, and scalable monitoring capacity to turn video intelligence into active, around-the-clock security operations without building an entirely new monitoring operation themselves.

    From Classroom to Career: LLSSA is Building Louisiana's Next Generation of Life Safety Technicians
    Association News
    October 26, 2026•Peggy Page, Executive Director, LLSSA

    From Classroom to Career: LLSSA is Building Louisiana's Next Generation of Life Safety Technicians

    The Louisiana Life Safety & Security Association (LLSSA) partners with Northshore Technical Community College to launch a Life Safety Alarm Course at its Livingston Campus in Walker, beginning November 2, 2026 — a three-week, evening program taught by experienced LLSSA instructors that prepares students for Louisiana licensure and creates a direct pathway into the life safety and property protection industry.

    SecurityTrax Launches New AI-Assisted Platform for Security Dealers
    Product Announcements
    October 20, 2026•SecurityTrax Web Services

    SecurityTrax Launches New AI-Assisted Platform for Security Dealers

    SecurityTrax, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alarm.com, launches a modern, mobile-first, AI-assisted platform that unifies lead generation, contract execution, technician scheduling, billing, and customer retention in a single system of record — combining AI workflow automation, a redesigned user experience with dark mode and command palette, parent-child roll-up billing, e-signature eDocs, and new Brinks and OIDC integrations purpose-built for the security industry.

    Nice Introduces OSCO 725 Commercial Slide Gate Operator
    Product Announcements
    October 22, 2026•Nice

    Nice Introduces OSCO 725 Commercial Slide Gate Operator

    Retrofit-ready platform supports gates up to 5,000 pounds, combining heavy-duty performance with SmartTouch 725 controls, battery backup, Bluetooth configuration, remote monitoring, and simplified installation — bringing together proven technologies from the legacy Linear and HySecurity platforms for medium- to large-scale commercial vehicle access control.

    Pimloc Introduces AI-Powered Transcription Solution
    Product Announcements
    October 16, 2026•Pimloc

    Pimloc Introduces AI-Powered Transcription Solution

    Pimloc Transcribe combines automated transcription, editing, translation, and redaction within Pimloc's all-in-one platform for working with sensitive data — converting recordings into searchable, timestamped transcripts with AI speaker identification, automatic translation, and automated PII detection for law enforcement, legal, public sector, and educational organizations.

    i-PRO Introduces New Remote Head Camera
    Product Announcements
    October 14, 2026•i-PRO Co., Ltd.

    i-PRO Introduces New Remote Head Camera

    i-PRO's compact modular Remote Head Camera — built on the S Series platform — brings full edge-AI analytics, 144 dB wide dynamic range, and FIPS 140-3 Level 3 cybersecurity into space-constrained and discreet environments like POS terminals, ATMs, and reception areas. Available January 2027.

    DICE Corporation Integrates AURA Into Its Platform
    Partnerships
    October 13, 2026•DICE Corporation

    DICE Corporation Integrates AURA Into Its Platform

    Monitoring centers on DICE can now dispatch private security responders for fast on-site response to alarm or video events without leaving the screen their operators already use — built on the same PSAP Connect engine that reaches 700+ PSAPs, with an average 18-minute response time.

    HES Launches New Online Strike Selector Guide
    Product Announcements
    October 8, 2026•Assa Abloy

    HES Launches New Online Strike Selector Guide

    HES, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, launches an online tool that walks users through simple questions to deliver customized electric strike recommendations based on opening conditions, lockset type, and application requirements — supporting cylindrical, mortise, rim exit, and tubular vertical rod openings with fire-rated, windstorm, outdoor, and preload options.

    Netwatch Appoints Kris Slimmer as Senior Vice President
    Executive Leadership
    October 6, 2026•Netwatch

    Netwatch Appoints Kris Slimmer as Senior Vice President

    Security industry veteran with nearly 30 years of experience — including running a $400M region at Allied Universal — joins Netwatch to lead North American sales as the company accelerates adoption of its AI-enabled proactive video monitoring model.

    IQSIGHT Receives LenelS2 Factory Certification
    Product Announcements
    September 30, 2026•Security.World

    IQSIGHT Receives LenelS2 Factory Certification

    IQSIGHT's Video Recording Manager (VRM) 4.50 and 4.70 are certified under the LenelS2 OpenAccess Alliance Program, bringing IVA and IVA Pro video analytics alerts directly into the OnGuard 8.3 access control platform.

    TNSI Marks 46th Annual Convention in Franklin
    Association News
    September 30, 2026•Tennessee Network of Security Integrators

    TNSI Marks 46th Annual Convention in Franklin

    The Tennessee Network of Security Integrators held its 46th Annual Convention in Franklin, TN — three days of continuing education, an annual business meeting, exhibits, competitions, and over $3,000 raised for the Butch Work Benevolence Fund.

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