Chris Crumley

Here's what's happening in this week's Security News Round-Up: Editor-in-Chief Karyn Hodgson reflects on her visit to Japan this past November, courtesy of i-PRO’s global press trip — featuring 12 members of the security trade press from the U.S. and Europe.

Mobile technology is ubiquitous — and the same is becoming true for mobile credentials. According to a report from Omdia, nearly 88.8 million mobile credentials were downloaded globally in 2023, which is almost three times more than the 29.8 million downloaded in 2021. Industry experts say that it’s an exciting technology that has a surprising amount of mainstream attention.

Here's what's happening in this week's Security News Round-Up: Securitas Technology is known for creating client-centric solutions and has successfully integrated cutting-edge technology to deliver tailored and integrated security services. ► Read the full story With the purchase of Sonitrol New England, Pye-Barker gains branches in Connecticut and Rhode Island, enhancing its fire and security services for commercial clients across the Northeast. ► Read the full story Advanced Signal Corp.