Security Sales & Integration Magazine

2 days ago | securitysales.com | Dan Ferrisi

The SAMMYs — short for the “Sales and Marketing Awards” — are an institution in the electronic security industry. Thus, it was no surprise when The Bridge Stage area was packed with security luminaries during ISC West 2025, the gathered masses eager to see which firms would take home a SAMMY Award. SSI has bestowed the SAMMY Awards on security installers, integrators and dealers, recognizing their sales, marketing, creative and business excellence for 30 years now.

1 week ago | securitysales.com | Amy Rock |Peter Smith

ATLANTA — Georgia Governor Brian Kemp recently signed Senate Bill 268 into law, making the Peachtree State the eighth in the nation to pass Alyssa’s Law, a bill requiring panic buttons in all schools across the state. The new law, which unanimously passed the state Senate in March, will take effect on July 1. It requires both public and private schools to implement mobile panic alert systems, Online Athens reports. It would also provide first responders with digital mapping data of schools.

2 weeks ago | securitysales.com | Amy Rock |Peter Smith

A recent survey found the large majority of K-12 staff believe school safety has a direct impact on student achievement. CENTEGIX’s 2024 National Educator Survey Report surveyed 530 K-12 educators, school administrators, and district administrators on various school safety topics. It found 84% of respondents affirm school safety directly impacts student achievement and 83% feel their students are concerned for their safety while at school.

2 weeks ago | securitysales.com | Amy Rock |Peter Smith

Schools across the United States are continuously evaluating their safety and security policies and procedures. Changes made to those policies and procedures are often influenced by school incidents, both those that directly and indirectly impact them. For some, that means enhancing security technology, such as doors and locks and video surveillance. For others, that means increased security personnel or investments in student well-being initiatives.

3 weeks ago | securitysales.com | Arlen Schweiger |Peter Smith

OMAHA, Neb. — ADI | Snap One recently added another store, with plans to open several more in the near future. The latest addition hosted a grand opening event for its new store showcasing product offerings from the combined business for the first time under one roof.