TOKYO, Japan –– Global professional security and public safety solutions provider i-PRO Co., Ltd., recently announced its new remote head camera, a compact modular camera system designed to “bring edge AI to environments where conventional cameras are difficult to deploy.” 

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Mack will be presented with the award during the 2026 Securing New Ground (SNG) conference, scheduled for Oct. 20 and 21 at the Marriott Marquis in New York City.

Mack joined Raymond James in 2025 as managing director and co-head of security and safety investment banking. He joined from Imperial Capital, where he served as co-head of investment banking and head of the security sector investment banking practice.

Previously, Mack was founder and CEO of USBX, a boutique investment bank based in Los Angeles. Prior to his time at USBX, he served as CEO and a member of the board of directors of Protection One.

Why is John Mack the 2026 Lippert Award Winner?

Mack holds a B.A. from Stanford University and an MBA from the University of California, Los Angeles. He is a longtime SIA member whose involvement with the association and the broader security industry has included conceiving of SIA’s Endowment Program, which focuses on growth, expansion and innovation for SIA initiatives, and serving as endowment chairman.

He is a frequent speaker at the Securing New Ground conference and a past SIA board member, executive committee member and treasurer. His advocacy and support of SIA have included sponsorship of SNG and the SIA Executive Reception at ISC West and he has been a strong proponent and influenced SIA’s development of various research reports.

Mack founded the Security Investor Conference while at USBX 23 years ago, promoting the security industry to the investment community.

“I’m grateful for this award and truly honored by this recognition from SIA, which has done so much for the industry,” says Mack in the SIA announcement. “I am happy to have been involved as a board member, founding chair of the Endowment Committee and an active volunteer.

“I am particularly appreciative of the programs and activities that the SIA Endowment has funded over the last several years including, talent development, specific industry verticals programs, startups, school security and support for women and veterans in security,” he says.

SIA’s Lippert Award is named in honor of George R. Lippert, who dedicated more than 20 years of his life to SIA and the security industry. When evaluating candidates for this award, SIA’s committee considers nominees’ “long-term service to SIA and the security industry, the impact of their efforts on behalf of SIA and the industry and the integrity, leadership and diplomacy displayed in their industry dealings,” according to the association announcement.

“John Mack has spent decades helping our industry grow while giving generously of his time and expertise to SIA,” says SIA Board of directors chairman Mike Mathes in the association announcement. “He has brought the security and investment communities closer together and helped establish SIA’s endowment fund, creating opportunities that will benefit our members for years to come.

“His leadership and commitment to the industry’s future make him a deserving recipient of the George R. Lippert Memorial Award,” he says.

In addition to presenting the Lippert Award, SIA will recognize this year’s 25 on the RISE Awards honorees.

Learn more and register to attend Securing New Ground here!

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The initiative “focuses on making cybersecurity understandable and actionable, particularly for SMBs that may not have dedicated cybersecurity teams or extensive technical resources,” according to the company announcement.

Throughout October, uRISQ will publish educational content addressing the human element of cybersecurity, business email compromise, ransomware, multifactor authentication and “other risks that can have significant operational and financial consequences,” the announcement says.

Why is uRISQ Focusing on Cybersecurity Awareness?

The need for continued cybersecurity education is “underscored by recent industry data, according to the uRISQ announcement. Verizon’s 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report found that 62% of breaches involved the human element, including deception and unintentional mistakes. The same report found that ransomware was involved in 48% of the breaches analyzed.

“These numbers are significant, but cybersecurity awareness isn’t about frightening businesses—it’s about helping them recognize that relatively simple actions can make a meaningful difference,” says Leigh A. McGuire, executive account manager of uRISQ, in the company announcement.

“Security dealers and integrators are in a unique position to help educate their SMB customers about cybersecurity risk,” she says. “They already have trusted relationships with businesses that rely on them to help protect their people, property and operations. Extending those conversations to include cyber risk is a natural and increasingly important opportunity to inform and educate.”

The first blog post may be viewed at https://myurisq.com/2026/10/cybersecurity-awareness-small-actions-that-make-a-big-difference/.

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The transaction includes Keyhole’s fire alarm, access control, video surveillance, electronic security and monitoring operations. The locksmith business, which has long been part of the Keyhole legacy, is being sold separately and will continue under separate ownership.

Keyhole Security traces its roots to 1948, when Archie Lodge introduced key cutting services at Wenatchee Cycle & Toy. Over the decades, the business expanded beyond its locksmith origins to become a provider of electronic security, fire alarm, access control, video surveillance and monitoring services throughout central Washington, the announcement says.

Ron and Jeanne Lodge purchased the business in 1978 and helped transform it into a full-service security company serving Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Okanogan and Kittitas counties in Washington. David Langlois joined the company in 1989, became general manager in 1997 and later a minority owner, helping lead the organization through “decades of growth and expansion,” according to the joint announcement.

“We have always kept our customers at the center of our business and we know they will be served well by Guardian Security,” says Ron Lodge in the announcement.

Why Did Guardian Security Acquire Keyhole Security?

The Keyhole Security acquisition “reflects a shared commitment to preserving the relationships, expertise and local service that customers have relied upon for generations,” according to the joint announcement. Guardian Security plans to build upon Keyhole’s established presence in central Washington while providing additional resources, expanded capabilities and continued investment in employees and customer service.

“With our central station already located in Yakima and our deep roots in Washington, we are excited to continue building upon the legacy that Ron, Jeanne, David and the entire Keyhole team have created,” says Ainsley Close, president of Guardian Security, in the joint announcement.

“We look forward to serving customers throughout central Washington with the same local commitment and personal service they have come to expect,” she says.

Customers will continue to receive “the services they depend on from experienced professionals who understand the communities they serve and the importance of dependable, personal service,” according to the joint announcement.

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MELVILLE, N.Y. – ADI today launches its 2026 ADI Datacom Road Show, a five-city event series designed to “bring supplier education, product training and networking directly to customers at local ADI stores,” according to the company announcement.

The Road Show “will highlight datacom as a key growth category for ADI and its customers, while showcasing the breadth of ADI’s portfolio and helping customers identify new opportunities in this rapidly expanding space,” the announcement says.

• Denver Oct. 21
• South Plainfield, N.J. Oct. 27
• Orange, Calif. Nov. 4
• Elk Grove Village, Ill. Nov. 10
• Charlotte Nov. 17

Doors will open at 8 a.m. with the first supplier training session beginning at 8:30 a.m. Supplier schedules will vary by location with breaks between sessions.

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The company has elevated Chris Sisto to chief product officer and Jamie Greenberg to chief corporate & legal officer. Kiel Hume has also joined the company as its first head of communications and government relations.

Sisto and Greenberg will both continue to report to CEO Mike Matta. Hume will report to Greenberg.

The moves signal Solink’s plans “to continue its aggressive global expansion, growing the AI vision intelligence category around the world,” according to the company announcement. The company “has seen explosive growth in recent years, introducing new AI capabilities, nearly doubling customer locations to 35,000 sites since 2023, and expanding into new global markets.”

Today, Solink’s platform “provides millions of operational insights every month that help customers across 65 countries run their business,” the announcement says.

Why Did Solink Overhaul Its Executive Team?

Sisto “has built a world-class team of high-performing product managers who create products that help customers solve their biggest business challenges,” according to the company announcement. He joined Solink in 2021, with “increasing responsibility as the company has scaled, driving significant product innovations that directly address customer needs.”

“With a deep understanding of how technology can improve operational efficiency and enhance user experience in complex environments, Sisto focuses on integrating video and operational data to help businesses modernize their operations and grow,” the announcement says.

Prior to Solink, Sisto held senior positions in product management and marketing at various SaaS companies, including Cliniconex, D3M and Teldio.

Chief corporate and legal officer Jamie Greenberg (Photo courtesy of Solink)

Greenberg leads legal, corporate strategy and development, policy, investor relations and corporate communications at Solink and serves as a member of the executive leadership team.

Prior to Solink, he was the general counsel at social storytelling platform Wattpad, leading the company’s global legal and policy operations through “significant growth” and its acquisition by Naver Corp.

Hume has spent more than 15 years in B2B and B2C technology, media and telecommunications, growing brands and categories and introducing new technologies.

Prior to Solink, Hume was head of communications at WEBTOON Entertainment, where he led public company corporate communications, public relations and publicity for the company’s WEBTOON, Wattpad and WEBTOON Productions businesses. He led communications for WEBTOON Entertainment’s Nasdaq IPO in 2024 and Wattpad’s acquisition by Naver Corp. in 2021.

Head of communications and government relations Kiel Hume (Photo courtesy of Solink)

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“The SSI Year-End Trend-Setting Technologies list is one of the most highly anticipated unveilings of the year,” says Dan Ferrisi, group director of content + editorial, industrial + tech, at Forge. “At a time of year when integrators, installers, dealers and security stakeholders are looking for roundups of products they should be specifying, designing and installing, the Trend-Setting Technologies list gives them exactly what they need.

“That’s why placement on the list tends to have an immediate impact on suppliers’ channel visibility and, thus, their sales,” he says.

Why Should You Submit for Trend-Setting Technologies?

SSI’s 2026 Year-End Trend-Setting Technologies list grabs the attention of the electronic security industry’s tastemakers – indeed, being on the list can open doors, spur new relationships, and drive vendors to even greater levels of success.

Among all the creations your research and development team has delivered over the past 12 months, what has changed the game the most, enabling security installers and integrators to protect life, home, and property more reliably?

Don’t miss your chance to inform SSI’s audience about your biggest, boldest R&D innovation! Submit your nomination before our deadline on Tuesday, Nov. 24 for a chance to be included in this year’s list.

Click here to submit your nomination for the Year-End Trend-Setting Technologies!

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Squires will be recognized Nov. 4 during the 2026 SIA Honors Night event in conjunction with ISC East 2026 at the City Winery, according to the association announcement.

He began his career in the sports and entertainment facilities and events management industry in 1987 and has managed several large professional sports venues. Squires oversaw all aspects of events and operations for these venues.

Squires was the chief venues officer for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup New York New Jersey Host Committee. He is a past president of the Stadium Managers Association and sits on several boards supporting sports and entertainment facilities and events.

He teaches the Sports Facilities and Events Management (2007) course and co-teaches the Sustainability in Sports: Theory and Practice (2024) course in Columbia University’s Master of Science in the Sports and Sustainability Management programs.

Squires is a United States Naval Academy graduate and was an active-duty naval aviator for 12 years before joining the New York Yankees. He served an additional 12 years in the Naval Reserves and retired as a commander.

Why is Squires the 2026 SIA Insightful Practitioner?

Squires’ involvement in SIA has included delivering multiple presentations to the SIA Artificial Intelligence Advisory Board, participating in SIA’s Vertical Insights Stadium Security Symposium and serving as an executive speaker for The Table, a peer-to-peer business leadership master class from SIA and PSA.

In addition, he is the keynote speaker for SIA’s upcoming Veterans in Security Leadership Forum, scheduled for Nov. 3 in New York City, in conjunction with ISC East.

“It is an absolute honor to receive the 2026 SIA Insightful Practitioner Award. As a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, I promised to serve my country to the best of my ability,” says Squires in the SIA announcement. “As a member of the sports and entertainment facilities and events management industry for the past 39+ years, I have committed to doing the same.

“The primary objective is to ensure the safety and security of everyone attending these events, and to protect the complex infrastructure that supports some of America’s most cherished pastimes. The Security Industry Association shares these goals and I am grateful for their continued support,” he says.

“Bill Squires is a talented security practitioner and leader who has made major impacts in sports, venue and event security during his impressive career,” says SIA CEO Don Erickson in the association announcement. “He has offered considerable time and expertise to SIA through speaking at SIA events and engaging with the AI Advisory Board and Veterans in Security community.

“We commend Bill for his outstanding innovation and accomplishments and thank him for his support of SIA and the industry overall, and we look forward to celebrating him at SIA Honors Night,” he says.

SIA’s Insightful Practitioner Award was created to “honor security practitioners who demonstrate leadership and excellence in promoting the implementation of innovative security solutions through education, advocacy and teamwork with the security industry and other stakeholders,” according to the association announcement.

This year’s SIA Honors Night, held at the beautiful City Winery in New York City, includes networking, entertainment, food and drinks and a gala recognizing “exceptional members of the security industry for their leadership, commitment and service to the industry,” the announcement says.

SIA Honors Night will once again benefit the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST). In addition to presenting the Insightful Practitioner Award, SIA will also present the 2026 Progress Award and Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award.

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Through this effort, Everon will be offering FLIR’s UL 2684- and NFPA 72-compliant thermal imaging solution for early warning fire detection, addressing requirements for initiating devices (Chapter 17) and inspection, testing and maintenance (Chapter 14), according to the joint announcement.

FLIR has obtained UL certification for its A-Series thermal imaging cameras as of Sept. 21, enabling the combined solution to meet “stringent fire and life safety code requirements,” the announcement says.

The FLIR thermal imaging solution “can identify abnormal heat signatures and fire-related thermal events as they begin, providing early warning notification while initiating a fire alarm event directly at the fire alarm control panel,” according to the joint announcement. “This integrated approach helps facilitate faster emergency response, reduces overall risk and improves protection of critical assets and environments.”

The system offers “highly configurable alarm settings to meet specific customer requirements and use cases,” according to the joint announcement, including:

• Fixed temperature threshold alarms
• Rate of temperature rise alarms
• Percentage of change notifications
• Multiple zones or areas of interest within a single camera

By covering larger areas and monitoring multiple zones simultaneously, one thermal camera can replace multiple traditional detection devices – improving overall effectiveness and detection reliability while simplifying system design and ongoing maintenance.

The solution is designed for a wide range of applications, including battery energy storage systems (BESS), energy production and utilities, data centers, warehouses, distribution centers, rooftop solar, manufacturing, food and beverage, and recycling and waste management operations.

Why is Everon Collaborating with Teledyne FLIR?

“Working with FLIR on this solution represents a major advancement in how early fire detection and life safety systems can be designed and deployed,” says Ryan Sandler, vice president, fire & life safety, for Everon, in the joint announcement.

“By combining Everon’s deep expertise in code compliant fire and life safety integration with FLIR’ s proven thermal imaging technology, we’re helping customers detect thermal events earlier, respond faster, and reduce risk – particularly in complex, high-hazard environments,” he says.

“When it comes to fire detection, the value comes down to one thing: time,” says Kyle McKinney, vice president, America sales, for FLIR Advanced & Integrated Systems, in the joint announcement. “By enabling earlier detection of developing thermal events, FLIR’s UL-Listed thermal imaging solution gives organizations more time to respond before a fire impacts people, assets, and operations.

“We are excited to bring this capability to Everon’s customer base and help them reduce risk across their most critical environments,” he says.

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This will be the first user conference since the merger with Portal, opening the conference up to Portal.io users this year.

As a result, the theming of the conference this year is “Let’s Build Together,” with D-Tools declaring it both a milestone and invitation to attendees.

Roughly 150 integration business leaders are expected to attend this year’s conference alongside users for training, education and discussion. D-Tools has also mentioned that this conference will give attendees a chance to have a direct voice in the company’s product roadmap.

What’s on the 2027 D-Tools User Conference Itinerary?

DTUC 2027 will open March 22 with a half-day of hands-on training across all three platforms aimed at all levels of user confidence and experience.

The two-day main program, March 23 and 24, includes:

• A State of the Industry address powered by D-Tools data, plus presentations from industry thought leaders
• Integrator panels where small, mid-size and large firms share what’s working
• Peer roundtables for trading practical, process-level ideas with fellow integrators and the D-Tools and Portal team.
• Three education tracks for owners and executives, sales and design teams, and operations and engineering teams

In addition to the hands-on training and roadmap discussions, the conference will engage in topics of operational efficiency as well, such as faster and more accurate quoting, AI in proposals, selling recurring services, hiring and team building, inventory and procurement, and the sales-to-operations handoff.

Why integrators should take note

One facet of the conference D-Tools has been heavily promoting has been the opportunity attendees will have to work directly with D-Tools product, support and leadership teams to help shape the product roadmap.

“This is our first chance to stand in front of our whole community as one company,” says G Paul Hess, CEO of D-Tools, in the company announcement. “The best software is built with the people who use it every day. We want integrators in the room trading ideas, working side by side with our product and support teams, and telling us what to build next. Let’s build it together.”

How to register and apply for a sponsorship for DTUC 2027

Registration is open now at https://www.d-tools.com/2027-d-tools-user-conference. D-Tools and Portal users of every experience level can register for the conference.

Limited sponsorship opportunities are also available for companies that want to connect with integration business leaders. Interested companies can learn more about sponsorship on the D-Tools website.

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More than one-quarter of replies (26%) in the latest Security Market Index cited “excellent” conditions, while 57% said that conditions are “good.” Fifteen percent said they are “average,” while 3% said “fair.” None said “poor” in the September/October 2026 report.

This marks the third straight index in which at least 80% of survey participants gauged conditions as excellent or good, with the July/August report setting the bar at 86% and the May/June index showing 80% of respondents with a positive outlook about the security industry.

Notwithstanding the largely positive sentiments, some concerns were cited with the overall economy and the
potential impact on the security industry, according to the SIA announcement.

“Uncertainty rules the day right now,” a representative of the audio/voice communication sector who described current conditions was “good” said. “The economy doesn’t seem to be clear, so confidence in the future is lower than it was.”

How is the Security Market Index Measured?

The Security Market Index, which has been regularly published by SIA for nearly 30 years, is calculated using a
proprietary formula based on three-month projections related to five key business components. The September-October index dipped four points from two months ago to 53.

The index has seen some volatility this year, possibly because of international events. It fell 14 points in the March April survey, which was conducted shortly after the United States and Israel launched military operations in Iran, then increased 12 points in May-June as a ceasefire was signed.

Hostilities – as well as inflation-inducing restrictions on the movement of oil – have continued since then, though, and a resolution has remained elusive. The current index is four points below the rolling 12-month average of 57. An index of 50 and above indicates growth in the industry.

Survey respondents represented all of the main sectors of the security industry, with access control/identity
management, integration, and video surveillance accounting for more than 40% of participants.

“These numbers show just how strong our industry is,” says SIA board of directors chairman Mike Mathes, executive vice president at Convergint, in the association announcement. “Even amid geopolitical disruptions, we are able to grow because of dedicated people delivering innovative products and services that enhance safety and improve quality of life.”

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Guarino stepped into the role in August, taking on full responsibility for the New England market after joining Security 101 earlier this year to lead the area’s sales organization, according to a company announcement. 

“Bobby has made an immediate impact since joining Security 101, and he brings exactly the kind of leadership our New England customers and team deserve,” says Craig Shulman, chief operating officer, in the announcement. “He leads from the front, holds his team accountable and knows how to grow a business the right way. I have no doubt he will do outstanding work leading the area.”

Why Did Security 101 Promote Robert Guarino to GM?

Guarino brings more than 15 years of sales and operations leadership experience with “a track record of building high-performing teams, driving growth and managing strong P&L performance,” according to the company announcement.

He joined Security 101 in February 2026 to lead sales across New England and now oversees the market as General Manager, focused on revenue growth, market expansion and customer relationships across key verticals including healthcare, education and municipalities.

Earlier in his career, he held full P&L leadership roles as chief sales officer at Champion Elevator and general manager at Everon, following sales and operations leadership positions at Johnson Controls, Tyco Integrated Security and ADT.

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Spearheaded by the SIA WISF community’s UpliftHER Subcommittee, the CAN DO Challenge invites security professionals and organizations to help alleviate hunger through both donations and acts of service.

This year, the challenge offers two ways to give: CAN DO Local, which encourages participants to serve their own communities individually or through their companies and CAN DO Virtual, a virtual food drive benefiting Food Bank for New York City, the city’s largest hunger relief organization. The effort “reflects the industry’s broader commitment to safety, well-being and social responsibility,” according to the SIA announcement.

“We’re making it easy for individuals to participate and contribute this year,” says Katie Krug, SIA WISF UpliftHER Subcommittee co-chairwoman and senior account executive at SAGE Integration, in the association announcement.

“People can shop our virtual food drive and purchase specific food items or make their own custom donation and thanks to the Food Bank for NYC’s reach and purchasing power, every dollar donated helps provide five meals,” she says.

“Nearly one in five children in the U.S. lives in a household facing food insecurity. As a mother, helping to close that gap and feed those in need is important to me,” says Colleen Bourbonais, SIA WISF UpliftHER Subcommittee co-chairwoman and human resource manager at IndustrialEnet, in the announcement.

“The CAN DO challenge is an incredible way to make a meaningful, hands-on impact for families who need support within your own local community,” she says.

How Can You Participate in the CAN DO Challenge?

Individuals and companies across the security industry are encouraged to:

• Shop the virtual food drive: Visit the CAN Do Virtual food drive to build a cart up to your desired donation amount or make a custom donation to Food Bank For New York City. Every $1 helps provide five meals.
• Support a local organization: Volunteer individually or as a team at a food pantry or a homeless shelter, especially during the busy holiday months.
• Deliver or serve meals: Deliver meals to homebound or senior citizens or serve free dinners at a house of worship.
• Host a food drive: Spearhead a food drive at work to benefit a local food bank, or coordinate a local meal service.
• Donate funds: Financial contributions to local or national food banks are equally valuable; every effort counts toward making a difference.
• Visit the Mission 500 booth at ISC East: If your company is attending ISC East this year, stop by the Mission 500 booth (#825) and donate to our virtual food drive, Mission 500 will match all donations made up to $2,500.
• Spread the word online: Share your CAN DO Local and CAN DO Virtual activity on social media using the hashtag #WISFCanDo.

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ASI specializes in access control, video surveillance, intrusion alarms, intercom systems and turnstiles, “expanding RapidFire’s electronic security capabilities in northern California,” the announcement says.

For more than 20 years, ASI “has built a reputation for helping organizations address their security needs through the planning, design, installation and maintenance of integrated security systems,” according to the joint announcement.

The acquisition “expands RapidFire’s security offerings in northern California while enhancing its ability to provide customers with comprehensive fire, life safety and security solutions,” the announcement says. ASI’s customers “will continue receiving the service and technical expertise they have come to expect while gaining access to the additional resources and support available through RapidFire.”

Why Did RapidFire Acquire Access Systems, Inc.?

“We are excited to welcome Access Systems (ASI) to the RapidFire family,” says Brian Modglin, chief operating officer of RapidFire Safety & Security, in the joint announcement. “ASI has built a strong reputation for delivering quality enterprise-level life safety solutions. This strengthens our presence in California and northern Nevada and reinforces our commitment to providing customers with enterprise-level expertise.“

“The Access Systems organization is a great addition to our established low-voltage business in the Northern California market,” says John De Sousa, western regional manager of RapidFire Safety & Security, in the joint announcement.

“With the addition of Access Systems portfolio of services, we continue our rapid growth trajectory in our region and further expand our presence throughout the northern California marketplace. Our commitment to partnering with businesses like Access Systems expands our services and aligns with our people-centric, family-built strategy,” he says.

“By joining forces with RapidFire, ASI is capitalizing on an opportunity to better serve our employees and customer base through the utilization of additional resources,” says Brandon Herd, president of Access Systems, Inc., in the joint announcement.

“The decision to join the RapidFire team was validated by witnessing RapidFire’s steadfast commitment to their employees and their customer base, which closely aligns with ASI’s core values. My family and I are confident that RapidFire will carry on the legacy of ASI and will continue to facilitate growth by building upon the excellent reputation that ASI has built over the past 24 years,” he says.

Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney served as legal counsel for the transaction.

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Building on more than 30 years of hosting ADI Expos, the company launched AVIS ’26 as a pilot series of curated regional events designed to bring customers and suppliers together in a localized setting.

Its latest stop was one of the most recognizable venues in New England: Fenway Park, the home of the Boston Red Sox since 1912.

The Boston stop of ADI AVIS ’26 drew more than 100 integrator customers to the home of the Red Sox for a four-hour mix of supplier exhibits, sponsor presentations, and networking. It was followed by a stadium tour, a VIP gathering, and a ballgame.

“It keeps it local,” says Cynthia Menna, vice president and general manager at ADI. “If you can’t go to a CEDIA or to an InfoComm, bring the event close to you.”

The AVIS pilot program was intended to complement, not replace, ADI’s larger Expo events, providing another way for customers to engage with suppliers, discover products, and build industry relationships.

AVIS 2026: A curated, regional experience

Menna says AVIS was designed to complement ADI’s larger Expos by offering a different type of engagement. “The Expos bring together a cross-section of customers and suppliers across ADI’s vast portfolio, while AVIS helps us create a more intimate, focused regional experience,” she says.

About 12 to 15 suppliers typically participate in each AVIS event, a number Menna says has been growing. The footprint is tailored as well. At Fenway, JVC set up a pop-up tent to demo its projectors, while other suppliers showcased their solutions through booth displays, similar to how they may exhibit at an industry tradeshow.

One of the more deliberate choices is how the floor is laid out. Residential and commercial brands are intentionally positioned throughout the event, helping attendees discover new technologies, explore growth opportunities, and learn how solutions across both markets can support their business needs.

“We want both the suppliers and the customers to get exposure to everyone,” Menna says. The goal is crossover. A residential integrator might discover a commercial audio line, and a commercial firm might find a residential brand that fits its projects. She points to several suppliers on the floor that see opportunity in both markets.

The format also includes brief presentations from top sponsors.

Leaning into the experience factor

ADI is leaning into the setting. This year’s AVIS events have all been tied to sports venues, with a VIP event following each one.

“We wanted this to be boutique and curated but also have an experience level to it as well,” Menna says.

The local format also changes who can attend. An integration firm that could send one or two people to a national show can bring its whole crew to AVIS. Menna notes one company at Fenway brought about eight employees.

According to Menna, customer feedback has been strong. Integrators appreciate being hosted in a smaller setting where they can mingle with suppliers.

Photo courtesy of Forge

Developing meaningful supplier connections

Exhibitors say the value goes beyond the view of the Green Monster. Most of the supplier representatives CE Pro spoke with at Fenway made the same point. Many cover sprawling territories, some spanning the entire East Coast, and AVIS lets them reach dealers who can’t make long trips. Suppliers also highlighted the quality of interactions, noting the event’s intimate setting encourages personalized conversations with customers, product demonstrations, and relationship building.

Suppliers also noted that Boston is a strong market, though interest tends to thin out farther into northern New England. And when reps visit the region, they spend most of their time outside the city. Most integrators’ offices are in the surrounding suburbs, which makes a central venue that suburban dealers can reach especially useful.

An opportunity in building awareness

For JVC, AVIS served as a way to build its presence in a region where it has no one on the ground. Jamie Pasley, general manager of JVC’s Home Theater Projector and Custom Installation business, notes the company already has distribution in the Northeast through ADI, along with a number of smaller residential accounts. Still, she sees room to grow.

“I feel like there’s opportunity to get more awareness, to grow, and I’m trying to create different events in different markets that we can reach,” Pasley says. She adds that some attendees may never have seen a JVC demo in person.

Pasley also notes that a national-show presence is costly for JVC. That makes regional events like AVIS an efficient way to put products in front of integrators.

A place for new services to get their start

AVIS also gives ADI a direct line to what the channel needs. In an interview outside the event space overlooking right-center field at Fenway, Scott Normand, sales engineering senior director at ADI, says the company’s new paid professional services offering grew out of exactly these kinds of exchanges. The service covers remote control-system programming, audio DSP programming, and GUI development.

“A lot of our suppliers are saying, ‘You guys need to do this,’” Normand says. “It was conversations like this at events like this where we said, ‘Hey, we’ve got to get this done.’”

Normand says the service sold close to 500 hours in its first three months. It sits alongside ADI’s complimentary design services, which aim for same-day turnaround from a team that includes six CTS-D-certified designers.

As ADI evaluates the success of the pilot series, the company sees opportunities to incorporate lessons learned from AVIS into future customer events. The goal is to continue delivering the product access, education, networking, and business-building opportunities customers value while making it even easier for them to engage with suppliers and the broader ADI community.

Why integrators should take note

ADI AVIS ’26 expands how ADI connects suppliers and customers, complementing the company’s longstanding Expo program with a localized and highly curated experience.

For integrators, it means hands-on time with products without the travel, cost, or crowds of a national tradeshow. For suppliers, it means meaningful engagement with dealers they might otherwise never meet. And for ADI, it’s a feedback loop that shapes what it offers the channel next.

AVIS ’26 wraps up its pilot event series in Los Angeles on October 21. As ADI looks ahead to 2027, insights from the series will help shape future customer events by bringing together the elements that customers and suppliers value most.

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The data-driven study “models the cumulative operational expense of false alarms across multi-site portfolios, utilizing municipal ordinances and fee schedules across 25 U.S. cities, police dispatch policies in 23 cities, federal labor data and real-world vendor repair costs,” according to the company announcement.

The report “provides critical operational data to help loss prevention, risk management and operations leaders identify where safety budgets are being quietly eroded,” the announcement says. The study “distinguishes between visible costs, such as municipal fines and the broader operational disruptions that occur long before any city fine is issued.”

What’s in the Interface Systems Report?

Key data and findings from the Interface Systems report include:

• Fines Are Just the Tip of the Iceberg: For a standard 10-store retailer averaging 3 false alarms per location, direct municipal fines total just $1,220 annually. However, adding unverified guard dispatches, manager keyholder logistics, and lost labor hours brings the baseline annual cash drain to $7,230.
• The Police Non-Response Turning Point: In 21 of the 23 major cities analyzed (including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Houston), local police departments enforce policies that suspend or entirely revoke emergency dispatch privileges for properties exceeding a set number of false alarms.
• The Worst-Case Exposure: For a 10-store operator, the risk climbs to a staggering $37,230 in annual liability if each location experiences a single break-in after losing local police response privileges.
• The Insurance Void: The study reviews clear commercial case precedents where insurance carriers successfully denied six-figure corporate burglary claims on appeal because the operator allowed their monitored alarm system or permits to lapse.
• The First-Alarm Drain: While city penalties typically waive the first or second false alarm event, the operational cost hits on day one. A single false alarm triggers between $150 and $500 in blended fees, whether from dispatching a private security unit or requiring a manager to respond after hours to an empty facility.

“Multi-location operators frequently look at false alarms as a minor compliance issue because the municipal invoice is relatively small,” says Sean Foley, chief revenue officer at Interface Systems, in the company announcement. “What this data reveals is that the real damage happens behind the scenes.

“When a property crosses a city’s infraction threshold, it triggers an operational domino effect: managers are pulled away from customers, administrative teams spend hours fighting permit suspensions, and ultimately, police units stop showing up. Our goal with this report is to show organizations how to close those exposure windows before they result in a serious, uninsurable loss,” he says.

The report “emphasizes that cities only penalize businesses after emergency units physically respond to a false alert,” according to the company announcement. Interface Systems “solves this by deploying remote intervention specialists at its U.S.-based Interactive Security Operations Center (iSOC) to review live video feeds the exact moment a sensor trips.”

“By visually verifying site safety before dispatch occurs, Interface clears 95% of commercial alarm events as false, keeping compliance fines off corporate ledgers and ensuring properties stay off restrictive municipal non-response lists,” the announcement says.

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The national recognition, presented by Fortune and Great Place To Work, is “based largely on confidential feedback from employees about their workplace experience,” according to the company announcement.

“We’ve always believed that taking care of our customers starts with taking care of our people,” says Summer Derrick, owner and CEO of Door Controls USA, in the announcement. “This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects what our employees experience every day.

“We’ve worked hard to build a culture where people support each other, do what they say they’re going to do and have opportunities to grow. Being recognized among the best manufacturing workplaces in the country is something our entire team can be proud of,” she says.

Why is Door Controls USA Among Best Places to Work?

Door Controls USA has nearly 300 U.S.-based employees. The company is Great Place To Work Certified with 92% of employees saying Door Controls USA is a great place to work, compared with 57% at a typical U.S.-based company.

Employee feedback also highlights several areas of strength within the DCU culture, including pride in the company, living company values, community involvement and growing together through training and opportunity, according to the company announcement.

Great Place To Work, the global authority on workplace culture, determines its lists using its proprietary Trust Index Survey. Employees provide confidential feedback about their experiences within their organizations, including trust in leadership, connection with colleagues, respect, professional development, well-being and opportunities to contribute.

In the past year, Great Place To Work surveyed companies employing 7.3 million people in the U.S. and received 1.3 million survey responses. Of those, more than 106,000 responses were received from employees at companies eligible for the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production list, and this list is based on their feedback.

Company rankings are derived from employee experience questions within the Great Place To Work Trust Index Survey. Companies with 10 to 999 employees compete in the Small and Medium category, while companies with 1,000 or more employees compete in the Large category.

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As part of this annual joint effort, State Farm “will deliver a host of Fire Prevention Week resources and materials to local fire departments nationwide,” according to the NFPA announcement.

Fire Prevention Week is celebrated throughout North America every October and is the oldest U.S. public health observance on record. For more than 100 years, Fire Prevention Week has worked to educate people about the risk of home fires and ways to minimize them.

Local fire departments, schools and community organizations “play a key role in bringing Fire Prevention Week to life in their communities each year, spreading basic but critical fire safety messages,” according to the NFPA announcement.

“The proactive support we receive from State Farm each year strengthens our ability to reach the public with critical fire safety messages,” says Kelly Ransdell, director of public education at NFPA, in the announcement. “We’re incredibly grateful for their ongoing generosity and commitment to increased fire safety, particularly in homes, where the majority of U.S. fire deaths occur each year.”

What Will State Farm Do During Fire Prevention Week?

State Farm will distribute nearly 5,000 Fire Prevention Week kits across 48 states, including brochures, magnets, posters and more that fire departments will hand out at schools, open houses and other community events, according to the NFPA announcement.

These materials include age-appropriate information and activities that reinforce this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower,” the announcement says.

According to NFPA, many of the devices we use in our daily lives—phones, tablets, laptops, tools, toys, e-bikes, and scooters, to name a few—run on rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which store high amounts of energy in a small space.

If the batteries are damaged or charged incorrectly, they can overheat, start a fire, or even explode. “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower” works to “better educate the public about how to use, store, and recharge lithium-ion powered devices safely,” according to the NFPA announcement.

Working with State Farm in support of this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign will help reach many more people with these timely messages, says Ransdell.

“Managing the risks of everyday life is at the core to our mission,” says Rasheed Merritt, human resources and development executive, corporate responsibility, for State Farm, in the NFPA announcement. “Together alongside the NFPA and local fire departments, we are pleased to provide these toolkits with topical information aimed at helping families reduce the risk of home fires.”

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The Youth Scholarship “provides an opportunity for ESA to give back to the families of first responders while supporting students as they pursue their educational goals,” the announcement says. Committee members “play an important role in helping guide the scholarship program and ensure deserving applicants have an opportunity to be considered.”

ESA Youth Scholarship Committee members may contribute to efforts to:

• Review and evaluate scholarship applications
• Help identify deserving scholarship recipients
• Support the ongoing development of the scholarship program
• Provide insight and recommendations to strengthen the program
• Help promote the scholarship within the industry and first responder communities
• Support initiatives that expand awareness and participation

Who Can Join ESA Youth Scholarship Committee?

ESA welcomes volunteers from across the electronic security and life safety industry “who are passionate about giving back and supporting students pursuing their education,” according to the ESA announcement. Whether you are an integrator, technician, business owner, manufacturer, manager, educator or other industry professional, “your perspective can help make a meaningful difference,” the announcement says.

Committee members should be prepared to participate in committee meetings, review applications and materials when needed, and contribute to discussions and initiatives throughout the scholarship process.

If you are interested in helping support the next generation through the ESA Youth Scholarship, complete the ESA volunteer form and include a brief description of your industry experience and why you would like to serve on the Youth Scholarship Committee.

“Your time and expertise can help make a difference for students and their families while strengthening ESA’s commitment to giving back to the communities our industry serves,” according to the association announcement.

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