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Technology Solutions & SkillsTechnology Solutions Suprema, a global company in intelligent access control and physical security solutions, obtained ISO/IEC 42001 certification, the international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS). The certification confirms that Suprema has established a formal governance framework for AI in its access control solutions is built, operated, and continuously improved.

Technology Solutions & SkillsTechnology Solutions Speco Technologies launched SecureGuard Cloud (SGC), a unified platform designed to simplify how security systems are managed while creating new opportunities for dealers and integrators to build recurring monthly revenue.

Technology @ Work Genetec Inc., a global company in enterprise physical security software, announced that SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park have unified their physical security operations using Genetec Security Center. Home to the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, SoFi Stadium is a sports and entertainment destination located at Hollywood Park. The stadium hosts large concerts and global sporting events.

NSCA, a not-for-profit association representing the commercial integration industry, announced the fourth annual New Jersey NSCA Education Foundation Charity Golf Outing, being held on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. The tournament will be held at the famous Glen Ridge Country Club in Glen Ridge, NJ. It’s an 18-hole championship course that features incredible views of the New York City skyline and beautifully maintained, tree-lined fairways.

Security Comings & Goings Security Central appointed Tommy Whisnant as chief compliance officer. With nearly three decades of experience in the electronic security and alarm industry, Whisnant brings extensive expertise in field operations, executive leadership, licensing, regulatory affairs and corporate compliance.

The Life Safety Alliance (LSA), a not-for-profit organization advancing global life safety and security through partnership and collaboration, unveiled its annual list of the Top 40 Global Thought Leaders in Security and Life Safety. Now in its third year, the recognition continues to refine its methodology for identifying individuals shaping the industry’s future. A closely contested race for the final spot on this year’s list ended in a tie, pushing the number to 41 honorees.

Security Comings & Goings Peak Technologies, a global systems integrator and solutions provider, announced that Joachim “Joe” Heel has been appointed CEO.

Industry Innovations HID announced the North American availability of its HID Amico biometric facial recognition readers, making secure and friction-free biometric access practical for a much broader range of organizations. Amico expands HID’s biometric portfolio across a wider spectrum of use cases, deployment sizes and price points, bringing facial recognition within reach for small and medium-sized businesses.

The Electronic Security Expo (ESX), owned by the Electronic Security Association (ESA), is officially opening booth and sponsorship opportunities for ESX 2027, taking place June 28 – July 1, 2027, at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida. The ESX Expo floor will be open June 29 – 30, connecting exhibitors directly with leaders of integrator and dealer companies.

Security Comings & Goings ZBeta, a company delivering comprehensive physical security consulting services, announced that Payton Staub has joined the company as senior vice president, software and AI. Staub’s addition enhances ZBeta’s ability to guide clients through digital transformation and leverage emerging technologies to address complex security challenges.