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SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association and the National Capital Region Security Forum announce that NCRSF will become part of SIA in 2022. NCRSF (formerly the Northern Virginia Security Forum) is a community of security professionals and those associated with the industry who connect monthly to network and share leads and ideas. NCRSF’s mission is to address issues facing the security industry in the federal market space. Founded in 2007 to bring together people in federal government and the D.C. security community, the organization serves a diverse set of companies, from Fortune 100 firms to many small- and medium-sized businesses, and more than 1,000 security and government professionals throughout the United States. Related: 9/11 20th Anniversary: Here’s What’s New With the GSA Schedule NCRSF works to foster a more robust discussion between the security needs of the federal government and the industry solutions available to them. The group has been led by ...

IRVING, Texas — ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions and ABLOY Critical Infrastructure USA are launching a new expert services program for critical infrastructure protection in the United States. The new services will address customer concerns related to security and access management solutions, and free up both time and staff resources that can be directed toward improving operational efficiency, according to an announcement. “Today’s society depends upon critical infrastructure to deliver uninterrupted services 24/7. Every sector is also under permanent threat from both physical and cybersecurity attacks,” says Jerry Burhans, managing director of ABLOY Critical Infrastructure USA. “ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions is helping us with system planning, implementation, training and maintenance. Our team of experts at the Competency Center is prepared to guide customers toward the kind of service package that works best to optimize their operations.” ABLOY Critical Infrastructure USA provides high-...

MIAMI — Mission 500 announces its annual Security 5K/2K fundraiser benefiting children and families in need across the U.S. will once again be held live at ISC West this year. The event will be held on Thursday, March 24 at 7:30AM, and take place at 2601 East Sunset Road, in Las Vegas. Registration to participate in this year’s event is already open and can be accessed by clicking here . For those who are unable to attend or participate in the physical event, virtual runner or walker participation is welcome. There are also a number of sponsorship events still available, providing companies, their 5K/2K teams and individuals to help support the event. “We are so excited to be hosting the Mission 500 5K/2K in person at ISC West again in 2022,” says Tracy Larson, president and partner at WeSuite and co-chair of Mission 500. “We opened registration early to encourage past and new participants to build this event into their busy schedules as it is fun and supports such a great cause. ...

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. — Prosegur Security has launched a new Global Logistics and Supply Chain Security service, which the company bills as a comprehensive solution for asset protection. At a time when supply chains are under increased pressure, Prosegur’s new service, backed by the company’s global reach, aims to help companies track, protect and recover assets with more efficiencies than previous available, according to an announcement. Prosegur’s hardware offering includes GPS devices designed specifically for logistics and supply chain, including specific formats for trucks, trailers, containers and other common uses. The company’s security operations center (SOC) performs round-the-clock live monitoring, verification and incident management, while its law enforcement escalation platform assists with asset recovery and coordination with the police. Related: Supply Chain Misery Cuts Deep Across the Security Industry To help companies improve the efficiency of their logistic...

DALLAS — Brinks Home has entered a long-term partnership with Denovo Sales, an Orem, Utah-based company that staffs summer sales teams in the smart home security industry. Under the new multiyear partnership, Denovo will serve as Brinks Home ’s exclusive recruiter of Utah-based, summer sales teams. “I am excited to announce we are partnering with Denovo to accelerate growth in our door-to-door sales program,” says Wade Gibson, senior vice president for sales at Brinks Home. “Over the last six months, we have been on a roll recruiting new authorized dealers and sales teams and we know pairing Denovo’s expertise with our own is a winning formula.” Denovo joins other large sales organizations that have recently joined Brinks Home after selling for companies like ADT, Vivint and Safe Home, Gibson adds. Related: Brinks Home Security Inks Long-Term Deal With Largest Dealer, Skyline Security Denovo will recruit and manage door-to-door sales representatives for Brinks Home Direct, ...

As part of  SSI ‘s  2022 Security Industry Forecast , we spoke with more than two dozen experts to gain their insights into what 2021 holds for the security industry. Here, 14 of them also share what they believe is better and worse about the industry. Here’s what they had to say… Peter Giacalone| Giacalone Associates GOOD: Consumer awareness and education continue to increase. This leads to a better informed and engaged subscriber while expanding the market to include new channels of educated prospects who may have not considered a system in the past. BAD: Labor! Companies that increase compensation to buy their way into the market will likely experience margin pressures. To compound matters, supply chain shortages will likely be here for at least another year. Mitch Reitman | Reitman Group GOOD: As we emerge from the pandemic people will be frequenting businesses, causing an increased need for commercial systems. Since they will no longer be cooped up at home, there...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Clare Controls, maker of the ClareOne wireless security and home automation system distributed exclusively by Snap One , recently announced its winter update that is said to provide dealers with new system management options and adds 10 new drivers for native integration of more third-party peripherals than previously available. The update provides users with greater system control and enhances security features, according to the announcement. “Our goal is to consistently increase the value of ClareOne for our partners and homeowners with new features and support for third-party device integrations,” says Clint Choate, Snap One’s security market director. “Clare accomplishes this by providing consistent over-the-air updates, improvements, and new integrations to the Clare App, the ClareOne system, and Fusion Pro software.” Among new feature sets: For end users, a redesigned pull-down menu in the ClareOne Panel now provides instant access to control volume, screen ...