NAPCO Security Technologies Expands National Accounts Team with Addition of Frank Alvernaz
Amityville, NY — NAPCO Security Technologies is pleased to announce the addition of Frank Alvernaz as Business Development Manager, joining the company’s National Accounts team and working under the leadership of Duane Warehime. In this role, Frank will support NAPCO’s national and strategic accounts, focusing on relationship development, growth opportunities, and enhanced support across NAPCO’s…
Read MoreNAPCO Security Technologies Appoints Joseph C. Pipczynski, Jr. as Chief Revenue Officer
AMITYVILLE, NY — NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSSC), a leading manufacturer of electronic security products, announced the creation of the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) role and the appointment of Joseph C. Pipczynski, Jr. to the position, effective January 20, 2026. Joe Pipczynski will report to Kevin Buchel, President and Chief Operating Officer. In addition,…
Read MoreA 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…
Read MoreNAPCO 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…
Read MorePresident’s Message – January 2026
By Matt Hoffman, President, California Alarm Association Happy New Year to all our members, partners, and friends of the California Alarm Association. I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are entering 2026 energized and ready for another great year in our industry. We closed out 2025 in outstanding fashion at the CAA Winter…
Read MorePresident’s Message – December 2025
By Matt Hoffman, President, California Alarm Association As we gather for the California Alarm Association Winter Convention, I’m filled with excitement and gratitude. This event is always a highlight of the year — a true celebration of our incredible industry and the people who make it thrive. Seeing the collection of alarm dealers, associate members,…
Read MoreReconeyez 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:…
Read MorePresident’s Message – November 2025
By Matt Hoffman, President, California Alarm Association It’s hard to believe we’re only weeks away from the CAA Winter Convention, happening December 3rd–6th at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco! This is always one of the highlights of our year — a chance for industry leaders, dealers, manufacturers, and professionals from across California and beyond…
Read MoreAlarm 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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