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Editor's Note 
 
We're kicking off 2025 with our first acquisition story of the year involving a generative AI company. AI and analytics are certain to play a major role across the security ecosystem again this year. Also: Check out our 2024 newsmakers recap below.
- Neil Sutton, Editor
 
News 
 
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CANASA appoints Kim Caron as executive director

The Canadian Security Association (CANASA) has appointed Kim Caron as its new executive director. Caron is a respected veteran of the Canadian security industry, beginning her career as a monitoring station operator in 1988.


Acre acquires generative AI solution company REKS

Acre Security says that REKS was developed to "understand the unique terms and operational language of access control."


Interface Systems offers 2025 predictions for retail security

Interface Systems, a Missouri-based managed service provider, recently released a report identifying security and technology trends that the company says will shape retail and restaurant security in 2025.


 
 
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SP&T News Top Stories of 2024

It was another busy year in the security industry, with major acquisitions taking place, a continual focus on new technology through the lens of AI, some big changes for Canadian central stations and, in December, a new leader for the Canadian Security Association. Catch up on all the news from 2024 with our month-by-month year in review. » Read full article
 
 
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Triton to acquire Bosch Building Technologies' security products business

Bosch has announced an agreement to sell its Building Technologies' security products division to investment firm Triton. According to a Bosch statement, the transaction includes three business units: video, access and intrusion, and communications. » Read full article

Frank Pietrobono joins Avante as VP of sales & marketing

Toronto-based Avante has announced the appointment of Frank Pietrobono as vice-president of sales & marketing. Prior to joining Avante, Pietrobono served as vice-president of business development at RSPNDR. » Read full article

Ontario-based Roshel opens armoured vehicle manufacturing plant in U.S.

Roshel, a Canadian manufacturer of smart armoured vehicles, has opened its first U.S.-based production plant in Shelby Township, Mich. » Read full article

 
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