HID Global today announced that it has acquired Access-IS, a technology provider of miniaturized reader devices that combine a number of key technologies ideal for mission critical environments. 

Parkland parent Andrew Pollack is launching School Safety Grant, a new organization that awards security technology solutions in school districts across America with the objective of saving response time and lives in an emergency. 

Security and Safety Things GmbH announced that 21 new and innovative applications are currently in development as part of its App Challenge to create new solutions for the retail, transportation and manufacturing sectors.

PSA is focused on philanthropic giving, volunteerism and employee wellness, as well as developing the next generation of leaders in the industry.

Inc. magazine revealed its annual Inc. 5000 list for this year, which ranks the nation’s fastest growing private companies. In the security industry, Liteye Systems ranked No. 1513, EyeQ Monitoring ranked No. 1,639 and Iris ID ranked 2,947, respectively. 

Applications are now being accepted for the SIA RISE Scholarship, a program presented by the Security Industry Association (SIA) RISE community offering $15,000 in scholarship funds for young security professionals. 

SIAC sent an email out to members today notifying them of proposed lobbying restrictions that could affect small non-profits. 

ScanSource, Inc. today announced that it has agreed to sell its products businesses in Mexico, Colombia, Chile and Peru and its Miami-based export operations to Intcomex. This action is part of ScanSource’s strategic portfolio repositioning to align investments with higher growth, higher margin businesses, including ScanSource Brazil.

Devarakonda joined Dedrone’s advisory team in 2019, then formally joined the company as president and chief business officer in 2020.