Press Releases
A Deep Dive into 2025: The 25 Events, Incidents, Trends, and Content that Defined the Year
Welcome to the 2025 version of what most caught my attention in the world of security in the past year. As I have done in the past, I have asked for assistance from colleagues, several of whom are members of the Life Safety Alliance. You will see them credited with their contribution. 1. Best New…
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NAPCO Introduces NA-Series Access Panels and MVP® Cloud Platform to Help Dealers Grow RMR and Reduce TCO
Amityville, NY — Dec. 30, 2025 As security dealers look to start the new year with new customers, new services, and new recurring revenue opportunities, NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSSC), a leading manufacturer of professional security, access control, and electronic locking solutions, today announced the availability of its new MVP® Cloud-Based Access Control Platform…
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Reconeyez Expands North American Market Presence with Strategic Representative Partnerships
Leading AI-Powered Outdoor Security Manufacturer Partners with Premier Rep Firms ASR Enterprises and F.M. Valenti to Accelerate Dealer Growth Across East Coast Markets AUSTIN, TX – November 12, 2025 – Reconeyez, a global leader in intelligent wireless outdoor security solutions, today announced strategic partnerships with two of the security industry’s most respected manufacturers’ representative firms:…
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Alarm Monitoring Services Demonstrates Uninterrupted Operation During September 2025 9-1-1 Outage Across the Gulf South
As millions across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama experienced widespread 9-1-1 service outages on September 25, 2025, Alarm Monitoring Services (AMS) maintained full operational integrity throughout the incident, dispatching alarms without interruption thanks to a robust redundancy and backup communication plan. According to an Associated Press report by Sophie Bates, the failure occurred around 2:00 p.m.…
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Security 101 Expands SiteGuard 101 with Becklar Remote Guarding Partnership
Leading National Integrator Enhances AI-Powered Remote Guarding Solutions Nationwide WEST PALM BEACH, FL, and OGDEN, UT – September 24, 2025 – Security 101, a national provider of integrated commercial security solutions with over 50 U.S. locations, today announced the expansion of its SiteGuard 101 platform with the addition of Becklar Remote Guarding, enhancing its portfolio…
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NAPCO Welcomes Richard Gibbey as National Accounts Sales Manager
Amityville, NY – NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSSC) is pleased to announce that Richard Gibbey has joined the company as National Accounts Sales Manager. In this role, Gibbey will be responsible for driving sales growth and developing strategic relationships with national accounts across NAPCO’s security product portfolio. He will report to Duane Warehime, Vice President of Sales,…
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MacGuard Security Advisors Guides Gallaher & Associates Through Transformative Zeus Fire and Security Partnership
Kirk MacDowell is pleased to announce his advisory role in the recently announced acquisition of Gallaher & Associates by Zeus Fire and Security. MacGuard’s specialized consulting expertise guided the Gallaher family and leadership team through the critical decision-making process, ensuring alignment between Zeus’s national platform and Gallaher’s deep-rooted Tennessee market presence. The transaction positions Gallaher…
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California Alarm Association Welcomes John Heath as Southern California Vice President
Sacramento, CA — 8/11/2025 — The California Alarm Association (CAA) is proud to announce the appointment of John Heath, Founder & CEO of Alpha Technologies & Alarm Systems, Inc., as its new Southern California Vice President. Matt Hoffman, President of the CAA, congratulated Heath on his appointment, saying: “I’m thrilled to welcome John to the…
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Life Safety Alliance Announces Second Annual List of Top 40 Global Thought Leaders in Security and Life Safety
More than half of the recognized candidates are new in 2025, hailing from more than a dozen nations. MEDFORD, N.J., July 15, 2025 — The Life Safety Alliance (LSA), an organization dedicated to enhancing global life safety and security through partnerships and collaborations, today announced the results of its Second Annual List of Top 40…
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One Big Beautiful Bill
On July 4th President Trump signed The One Big Beautiful Bill into law. The new bill contains several provisions that affect alarm and integration companies and their owners. There has been a lot of misinformation in the media and hopefully this will clear things up. Here is what is, and what is not, in the…
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NAPCO Appoints Dan Cummings as Southeast Regional Sales Manager
Amityville, NY – NAPCO Security Technologies is proud to announce the appointment of Dan Cummings as Regional Sales Manager for the Southeast Territory, covering Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Southern Virginia. Dan joins NAPCO with a strong background in security sales and partner development, known for his hands-on approach, technical expertise, and customer-first mindset.…
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Kirk MacDowell, President & CEO of MacGuard Security Advisors and business advisor to Hakimo, celebrates the AI security company’s success at securing $10.5M in Series A funding.
We’re delighted to see Hakimo achieve this significant milestone in their growth journey,” said Kirk MacDowell, founder and CEO of MacGuard Security Advisors. “In our advisory role with Hakimo, we’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative potential of their human-like autonomous security agents. Their success highlights the growing demand for intelligent solutions that enhance physical security operations…
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