February 2025

Backed by decades of experience, industry veterans Steve Rubin, Kelly Bond, and Jason Grelle have launched Bridgepoint Advisors, a new mergers and acquisitions firm dedicated to representing buyers and sellers in the dynamic and growing electronic security market. With their deep industry expertise and long-standing relationships, Bridgepoint Advisors is poised to provide unparalleled guidance and strategic insight.

Iris ID, a global leader in iris recognition technology since 1997 has secured a significant new partnership with the Texas Department of Public Safety (TDPS), to add over two hundred more Iris ID iCAM TD100A units to their livescan systems.

SS&Si Dealer Network, a rapidly growing distributor in the low voltage and security industry, is proud to announce the opening of its newest distribution center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This marks the company’s third location nationwide, alongside its headquarters in Deltona, Florida, and its “Rocket City” distribution center in Huntsville, Alabama.

i-PRO Americas Inc. announced that it has been awarded E&I Cooperative Services Contract #EI00470. This agreement provides over 6,000 member institutions of E&I Cooperative Services with streamlined access to i-PRO’s advanced security systems and services through a cost-effective and statutory-compliant procurement process.

Rapid Response Monitoring and KEYTH® Security have announced a groundbreaking partnership with Ubiety Technologies to become the first to launch the Ubiety Halo™ platform and its Adaptive Alarm Response feature. This partnership represents a significant advancement in monitored security services, delivering smarter, more responsive, and highly efficient technology to homeowners and businesses alike.

Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announced the release of Prism™ Supervisor, the latest addition to its Prism embedded software ecosystem. Prism Supervisor integrates drone autopilot flight control systems with real-time, AI-based observations at the edge to improve mission safety, efficiency, and performance, enhancing the capabilities of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organization dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave® technology, is excited to announce the launch of the 2024B Z-Wave Specification package as well as the introduction of a new Accelerator Membership Level aimed at empowering startups and young companies in the IoT ecosystem. These initiatives demonstrate the Alliance’s ongoing commitment to innovation, collaboration, and ensuring interoperability in the IoT market.

AlarMax Distributors, Inc., announced the appointment of Scott Shelander as its new President. With an extensive background in executive leadership, strategic planning, and operational excellence, Shelander brings a proven track record of building high-performance teams and driving scalable growth.

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions is excited to announce that Medeco Security Center (MSC), the premier program for security professionals, has changed its name to ASSA ABLOY Security Partners (AASP).

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the full US Department of Homeland Security Safety Act Designation, and Metrasens, a recognized leader in advanced detection systems for security and safety applications, today announced a new industry partnership. This collaboration will enhance safety measures across campuses nationwide, including hospitals and schools, by combining leading-edge detection technologies to better protect customers in these environments.