Neil Sutton

Toronto

Editor at Canadian Security Magazine

Editor at SP&T News

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Articles

ASIS Alberta Chapters Hold Inaugural ASX Event

3 weeks ago | canadiansecuritymag.com | Neil Sutton

Photos: Timeless Photography StudiosThe inaugural Alberta Security Exchange took place in Red Deer, Alberta on May 14, 2025, selling out in its first year. What began as a conversation to unite the Women in Security (WIS) groups from Northern and Southern Alberta quickly evolved into a full-day, province-wide event.
Refreshed CANASA scholarship program draws record number of applicants - SP&T News

1 month ago | sptnews.ca | Neil Sutton

As you have likely read from the Canadian Security Association’s (CANASA) new Executive Director, Kim Caron, her focus for this coming year is to increase career awareness for the security technology industry. One of the initiatives to achieve this has been revamping the organization’s scholarship program.
The importance of RMR - SP&T News

1 month ago | sptnews.ca | Neil Sutton

While every successful company finds ways to earn revenue from a variety of products and services, many security providers rely on recurring monthly revenue (RMR) for a significant percentage of their business. How important is RMR for security companies? It can be vital.
Ontario To Extend NG911 Funding For Another Year To Support Transition

1 month ago | canadiansecuritymag.com | Neil Sutton

The Government of Ontario recently announced it is extending Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG911) funding for another year, investing almost $22 million to help municipalities and emergency response centres support the transition.
CANASA Update: NextGen initiative welcomes industry newcomers - SP&T News

1 month ago | sptnews.ca | Neil Sutton

CANASA’s new executive director Kim Caron has shared a vision for increasing career awareness in the security technology sector. I’m pleased to share another new initiative that kicked off in 2025: CANASA’s NextGen subcommittee, co-chaired by myself and the venerable Thomas Leslie of Titan Products. The CANASA NextGen Group focuses on the development and education of young/new careerists in the security industry.
Career Expo In B.C. Helps Job Seekers Prepare For Security, Policing Roles

1 month ago | canadiansecuritymag.com | Neil Sutton

Building on the success of last year’s events in Toronto, Vancouver and Edmonton, the Security • Police • Fire Career Expo arrived in Surrey, B.C., on May 14 for another opportunity to connect eager job seekers with hiring organizations in the emergency services. With more than 110 people present at the Aria Banquet & Convention Centre, the expo floor created an ideal environment for focused discussions on how to secure employment in these three industries.
Making the most of security systems in summer - SP&T News

1 month ago | sptnews.ca | Neil Sutton

With the peak summer vacation season just around the corner, opportunities for increased revenues from home security solutions are readily available to alarm dealers. For home or cottage owners, the technology has come a long way toward having eyes and ears on their property while they are on vacation.
Athena Security actively seeking new customers in Canada - SP&T News

1 month ago | sptnews.ca | Neil Sutton

A U.S.-based weapons detection, visitor management and security operations software company is looking to grow in Canada, addressing multiple markets including health care.
Gen AI revolutionizing security interfaces - SP&T News

1 month ago | sptnews.ca | Neil Sutton

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been one of the dominant driving forces behind technology acceleration in physical security for several years now, as providers highlight advances like more efficient video search tools and expedient data processing on the back end. A subset of AI, still in its infancy in the security world, is generative AI.
VuWall promotes Leo Bull to chief revenue officer - SP&T News

1 month ago | sptnews.ca | Neil Sutton

Montreal-based VuWall, a provider of video wall control systems and unified visualization solutions, announced the promotion of Leo Bull to chief revenue officer of VuWall and Guntermann & Drunck (G&D) North America. As part of this expanded leadership role, Bull will also serve as managing director of G&D North America, a maker of KVM switches headquartered in Houston, Tex. Naxicap, a private equity firm, acquired Guntermann & Drunck in 2020 and VuWall earlier this year.