SDM Magazine

12/27/2025

We’re counting down to 2026 with the top articles and news stories of the year! At No. 6, Guardian Alarm announced the acquisition of Frase Protection, a security provider serving customers in Tennessee and Mississippi: https://brnw.ch/21wYF9Y

12/26/2025

We’re counting down to 2026 with the top articles and news stories of the year! At No. 7, Everon entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the B2B segments of the multifamily business from ADT: https://brnw.ch/21wYE6m

12/25/2025

We’re counting down to 2026 with the top articles and news stories of the year! At No. 8, Pye-Barker Fire & Safety launched its Achieving Lasting Legacy Incentive “ALL In” ownership program, granting incentive awards to every eligible full-time team member at no cost: https://brnw.ch/21wYDga

12/24/2025

We’re counting down to 2026 with the top articles and news stories of the year! At No. 9, industry veterans Steve Rubin, Kelly Bond, and Jason Grelle launched Bridgepoint Advisors, an M&A firm dedicated to representing buyers and sellers in the electronic security market: https://brnw.ch/21wYC8E

12/23/2025

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Lowitt Alarms & Security Systems Inc., a security systems and fire alarm provider.

This acquisition further establishes Pye-Barker’s security alarm services in the Northeast, elevating customer experience and comprehensive fire and life safety for heightened community impact.

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This acquisition further establishes Pye-Barker’s security alarm services in the Northeast, elevating customer experience and comprehensive fire and life safety for heightened community impact.

12/23/2025

We’re counting down to 2026 with the top articles and news stories of the year! At No. 10, COPS Monitoring launched ASAP across its network of UL-listed monitoring stations: https://brnw.ch/21wYADL

12/22/2025

Security experts are actively preparing for 2026 as 2025 comes to a close. After a year dominated by conversations about AI, proactive threat detection and deterrence, cybersecurity and more, leaders from across the industry share their perspectives on which trends will persist next year:

After a year dominated by conversations about AI, proactive threat detection and deterrence, cybersecurity and more, leaders from across the industry share their perspectives on which trends will persist next year.

12/22/2025

Perimeter security is evolving beyond fences and gates, and video surveillance is at the heart of this transformation. Industry leaders explore how AI, the cloud and other evolving technologies are redefining the perimeter and presenting opportunities for unified solutions:

Perimeter security is evolving beyond fences and gates, and video surveillance is at the heart of this transformation. Industry leaders explore how AI, cloud and other evolving technologies are redefining the perimeter and presenting opportunities for unified solutions.

12/21/2025

ZBeta added Jim McCormack as learning and development manager. In this role, he will focus on building the company’s commitment to learning, technical excellence and collaboration.

McCormack will shape and oversee ZBeta’s learning and development initiatives, spanning onboarding, career growth and knowledge sharing.

Read more about McCormack’s appointment:

In this role, Jim McCormack will focus on building the company’s commitment to learning, technical excellence and collaboration.

12/20/2025

Alarm Financial Services, Inc. recently partnered with two security alarm companies to provide financing for strategic growth and expansion.

Aegis Security Solutions completed an acquisition to enable its expansion into a new geographic market, and greensite completed an acquisition designed to strengthen its presence in its existing market.

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Aegis Security Solutions of San Antonio, Texas, completed an acquisition to enable its expansion into a new geographic market. Ronkonkoma, NY-based greensite Inc. completed an acquisition designed to strengthen its presence in its existing market.

12/20/2025

Security Systems Of America (SSA) has acquired Signalgraph Security, a Pittsburgh-based security provider. The move strengthens SSA’s regional footprint and enhances its ability to deliver modern, reliable security solutions to more commercial and residential customers.

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The move strengthens SSA’s regional footprint and enhances its ability to deliver modern, reliable security solutions to more commercial and residential customers.

12/19/2025

Netwatch North America has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by GI Partners. Netwatch will operate as an independent company within GI Partners’ portfolio, leveraging GI Partners’ support, expertise and experience to accelerate growth while continuing to provide high-quality service.

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Netwatch will operate as an independent company within GI Partners’ portfolio, leveraging GI Partners’ support, expertise and experience to accelerate growth while continuing to provide high-quality service.