Certain industries seem to attract people who are naturally dedicated to serving and protecting others. In my time covering the security industry, especially a time such as this, I am pleased to say that there seems to be common thread among the people I meet at tradeshows, conferences, and in interviews: These are people devoted to helping others.
Red Hawk Fire & Security, a provider of fire, life safety and security services, is providing resources and integrated systems expertise as a charter donor for the command and control center at the new National Sport Security Laboratory (NSSL) at the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4).
ADS Security, a regional electronic security and automation company headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., and ranked No. 20 on the SDM 100, has acquired the accounts of PMI Security in New Bern, N.C.
On Sept. 1, 2017, George Oliver, formerly president and COO of Johnson Controls, assumed the role of chairman and CEO. This action accelerates the move of Oliver to his new position six months earlier than previously announced.
According to a study by TMR Research, a provider of customized market research and consulting services to business entities, rising awareness of safety and security is resulting in greater demand for video surveillance systems across the world.
The National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA), a government agency committed to providing cooperative solutions assisting governmental, educational, and nonprofit entities as they strive for efficient public service, recently awarded seven contracts in the “Facility Security Equipment, Systems and Services with Related Equipment and Supplies” category.
According to a new research report Perimeter Security Market, published by MarketsandMarkets, the market is expected to grow from $110.64 billion in 2017 to $196.60 billion by 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.2 percent between 2017 and 2022.
The Security Industry Association (SIA) today opens a call for nominees to receive the George R. Lippert Memorial Award, which is presented annually at SIA Honors Night in New York City to honor a distinguished individual from a SIA Member company for long-term, selfless service to the security industry and to SIA. (SIA Honors Night is scheduled for Nov. 15 in New York City, concurrent with ISC East.)
