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Security Comings & Goings ZBeta, a company in physical security consulting, has promoted Joel Searle to global account manager. In his new role, Searle will oversee ZBeta’s global support of Amazon where he will lead the client relationship, ensure program efficiency and deliver exceptional support and results. Searle has been with ZBeta for over eight years, leading complex security projects, building strong client relationships and delivering results on major initiatives.

SDM Newswire Pavion, a systems integrator delivering fire, life safety, security and critical communications solutions, announced the acquisition of Communication Company, a technology solutions provider, accelerating Pavion’s growth and delivery capacity in the U.S. Midwest region. The acquisition advances its growth strategy of partnering with regional businesses that bring strong customer relationships, technical expertise and local market leadership.

Integrated Control Technology (ICT), a global manufacturer of unified access control, intrusion detection and building automation solutions, promoted Nikki Williams to marketing director. Williams brings more than 17 years of marketing and communications experience to the role, including more than a decade of experience in the security industry.

Access Control & IdentificationIndustry Innovations Mercury Security, an HID brand, announced its Mercury S4 I/O Module family. The new generation of intelligent modules is designed to help organizations modernize and expand physical access control infrastructure, building on the infrastructure they already have in place.

Technology @ Work Genetec Inc., a global company in enterprise physical security software, announced that ROYALMOUNT is using Genetec Security Center to unify physical security and support day-to-day operations. ROYALMOUNT is Montréal’s newest shopping, dining and entertainment destination, bringing together 170 stores, including 60 restaurants and cafés, cultural programming, public art and green spaces in one connected district.

Trends & Industry Issues Security entrances are quickly becoming a standard component of modern physical security strategies. Organizations across commercial real estate, healthcare, data centers, education, and other prominent sectors are investing in these solutions to prevent unauthorized access, tailgating and piggybacking, while improving operational efficiency. For systems integrators, this growing demand represents a significant business opportunity.

The secured opening can no longer be treated as a collection of separate components, adds Alex Bertelli, CEO, HavenLock, Nashville, Tenn.

Technology Solutions & SkillsTechnology Solutions NAPCO Security Technologies Inc. announced a major update to the NAPCO Prima Self-Contained Smart Security System and its existing mobile app, delivering a redesigned experience for customers managing their Prima security and smart home systems. Available through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, the Prima v8 app update features a modernized interface, redesigned navigation and significant performance improvements.

FieldHub Inc., maker of an all-in-one accounting, operations, inventory and field service platform for the security and fire trade, announced the agenda for FieldHub Build 2026, its third annual user conference, taking place Oct. 6 – 7 at the Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore on the Inner Harbor. Build 2026 will bring together roughly 100 owners, operators and managers from security alarm companies, fire alarm contractors and low-voltage integration firms across North America.

SDM Newswire uRISQ, a provider of turnkey privacy, cybersecurity and regulatory compliance services for small and medium-sized businesses, announced a strategic expansion of its channel partner program focused on the commercial security industry.