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Yahoo
28-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Galaxy Service Partners Announces Partnership with Kodiak Equipment Services
NEW YORK, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Galaxy Service Partners ("Galaxy"), a newly formed alliance of commercial door, automatic gate, and access control companies focused on maintenance, service and installation, has announced the completion of its first partnership with Kodiak Equipment Services ("Kodiak"), a leading family-owned and operated commercial overhead door and loading dock service company based in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded by the team behind Guild Garage Group ("Guild"), Galaxy is a coalition of commercial service brands united by the vision of building a leading network of premier providers that install, maintain, and service all types of commercial doors, automatic gates, and access control systems. Galaxy does not operate like a traditional private equity firm or a large competitor, but rather as an alliance of like-minded owner operators driven by a common mission, value system, and purpose. Galaxy invests in companies with strong management teams and cultures to help them better serve their customers, employees, and communities while also creating unmatched future growth opportunities for them. In a joint statement, Co-Founders Joe Delaney, Jordan Dubin, and Sean Slazyk commented, "Leveraging our experience within the residential garage door services market over the last year, we identified the commercial door, automatic gate, and access control categories as fundamentally attractive, highly adjacent markets poised for continued long-term growth. We look forward to working alongside some of the top owner-operators in the industry to create a truly differentiated platform with the same dedication, energy, and partnership-minded philosophy that we implemented at Guild." "Today marks a significant milestone in Galaxy's early history. We are incredibly excited and grateful to be partnering with several trusted, market-leading brands from across the country and empowering them through local alignment and world-class national support," said Michael Aft, CEO of Galaxy. "I accepted this role because I deeply believe in the opportunity in front of us and know that Galaxy has the potential to create a truly differentiated, nationwide, people-first platform." Dave Baer, Owner and President of Kodiak Equipment Services, noted, "My team and I are thrilled to be partnering with Galaxy to help create a new and powerful player in the category. From my very first meeting with the Galaxy team, I knew they were different. Their authenticity, industry knowledge and passion were second to none. This growth capital investment and strategic partnership with Galaxy marks an important milestone for Kodiak. I look forward to working with the Galaxy executive team and leveraging the platform's resources to expand our business across the state and beyond." Galaxy is actively looking for leading commercial door, automatic gate, and access control businesses across the country. Founders and advisors interested in learning more should contact Jordan Dubin at Jordan@ About Galaxy Service Partners Galaxy Service Partners ("Galaxy") is a newly formed alliance of commercial door, automatic gate, and access control companies. Galaxy is guided by the vision of being the preferred partner to business owners through a "made for you" brand positioning and invests in companies with strong management teams and cultures to create unmatched growth opportunities for them. Galaxy allows owners to take chips off the table but retain "unit level ownership" so they continue to benefit through annual distributions and an eventual full exit as their business grows. Galaxy retains the employees and management teams of the companies they partner with and provides them with the resources and processes they need to better serve their customers, employees, and communities. For more information, visit About Kodiak Equipment Services Kodiak Equipment Services ("Kodiak") is a commercial overhead door and loading dock service and installation business located in St. Louis, MO. Founded in 1990 by Dave Baer, the company has a long history as a leading industrial equipment solutions provider within the commercial door and dock and door industries. More information about Kodiak can be found at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Galaxy Service Partners Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
14-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
1AHEAD Technologies Announces Global Logistics Optimizer: Quantum-Safe, AI Access Platform Powered by Computer-Vision
CHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESS Newswire / July 14, 2025 / Tech visionary Ron Carter, inventor of the original wireless video doorbell, has unveiled his latest breakthrough: Global Logistics Optimizer (GLO ), an AI-powered access control platform that replaces traditional keys, RFID cards, PINs, and Bluetooth access with a revolutionary mobile access capability .Ron Carter Tech Innovator Ron Carter Carter's GLO is built on a next-generation Entry Management Architecture that uses computer vision, artificial intelligence, and unique one of a kind visual keys to grant access to cyber or physical spaces . With GLO, any image - a photo, drawing, or icon - can become a quantum-safe virtual key, displayed on a mobile device entirely eliminating the need for physical keys, or insecure radio frequency cards, fobs or tap. 'With GLO, we've created a new access paradigm,' said Ron Carter, CEO of 1AHEAD Technologies. 'By using AI, computer vision and a mobile device, we're turning images that are secure, quantum-safe, uncompromisable and convenient, into keys Welcome to the future of frictionless, intelligent, safe and reliable access, built to withstand future risks from technological advancements in quantum computing presented by malicious actors.' How GLO Works: Unlike traditional systems that rely on RFID, NFC, Bluetooth, or PINs, GLO's device-independent architecture ensures that keys can't be duplicated, forwarded, or exploited. Each NFK is trained into the AI's recognition framework, allowing time-restricted access to visitors, delivery personnel, service providers, electronic accounts and much more. Key Features Include: 'Every year, millions of deliveries go missing,' Carter added. 'RFID badges are compromised, Bluetooth access is vulnerable, and metal keys, dating back to the days of dungeons, are beyond outdated.. GLO is built to meet the demands and challenges of a smarter world with a smarter response.' To experience the future of secure access, visit About Ron Carter Ron Carter is a technology industry veteran, legendary inventor and innovator. As an accomplished visionary, he has enabled several of the most ubiquitous and in-demand tech products to successfully penetrate the marketplace. Ron is the inventor of the wireless video doorbell, which has been licensed by many household-name companies, including Ring™, CPI Securities, Alarm Force, HeathCo/Zenith, Chamberlain, LiveWatch Security, and Zmodo. As the founder and CEO of 1AHEAD Technologies, Ron is once again creating an industry disruptor. His groundbreaking first-generation Artificial Intelligence Entry Management technology introduces AI in a consumer-friendly, highly effective way, providing proactive capabilities for access, security, and logistics. Compared to current video doorbells, 1AHEAD's GLO is akin to comparing an iPhone to a rotary phone. Contact Information Janie Mackenzie Vice President, Public Relations [email protected] 856.473.2166 SOURCE: 1AHEAD Technologies press release
The Herald
11-07-2025
- Business
- The Herald
Security at Markman market still not up to scratch
News Some improvements, but problems with CCTV cameras, access control and gaps in boundaries remain Premium By Ntsikelelo Qoyo - 11 July 2025 Though entrants are required to sign in at the Markman Fresh Produce Market after the on-site abduction of a market agent's wife in June, security risks remain due to non-functional CCTV cameras, absence of panic buttons and open sections of the boundary walls. After numerous incidents, which included armed robbers making off with R300,000, market agents say the measures are still inadequate and it is hurting their pockets...
Entrepreneur
09-07-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Stealth Locking Announces Middle East Tour as Design-Led Security Solutions Gain Traction in the Region
Stealth Locking, an emerging force in high-end access control, has begun its expansion into the Middle East. The brand, known for its visually refined, fire-rated, and design-conscious hardware, is already generating momentum across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and neighboring markets where aesthetics hold as much weight as security You're reading Entrepreneur Middle East, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. The region's growing demand for architectural consistency, particularly in luxury developments, has created an appetite for access control solutions that blend seamlessly with high-spec finishes. In cities like Dubai, where premium black hardware is fast becoming a design staple, the Stealth Locking range is being recognized for upholding strict security standards without compromising on visual integrity. As part of its international rollout, the England-based company is launching a Stealth Locking Middle East tour to accelerate partnerships, introduce the brand's product lines to on-the-ground integrators, and formalize distribution relationships across key Gulf nations. The tour will take Stealth Locking representatives through Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. These are markets selected for their exponential growth in commercial and high-end residential construction. Conversations have already begun with select partners in these countries, including early-stage agreements. The tour's primary objective is to solidify regional stockist networks and ensure local product availability to mitigate extended lead times. Besides securing distribution, the tour is about education and presence. Stealth Locking aims to engage with installers, system integrators, and security consultants and offer them hands-on product demonstrations, technical guidance, and specification support. "We want to elevate how security is perceived in architectural design," says Stealth Locking founder George Ansell. "That's why we offer a solution to the disconnect between performance and appearance. It's time for access control to catch up in markets where detail is everything." Stealth Locking was established in 2023 with a mission to redefine the visual standard of access control hardware. Offering fire-rated electromagnetic locks and matching bracketry in a sleek matte black finish, the brand has earned a reputation for serving premium applications where typical silver hardware can compromise design intent. Stealth Locking Every product in the company's range is suitable for residential and commercial fire-rated doors. For instance, its self-contained access control kits, known as "Stealth Kits," offer everything required to secure a single door. Those who require advanced specification service can also rely on Stealth Locking's custom offering. This focus on personalization ensures that the aesthetics of the space remain uninterrupted, down to the smallest detail. Given its high-performance security hardware that complements contemporary design schemes, it's hardly surprising that Stealth Locking is affiliated with industry giants in security innovation. Its recent collaboration with global security leader Abloy further reinforces its position as a serious player in the space. The partnership unlocks preferential distribution terms and integrates Stealth Locking into a broader ecosystem of trusted access control solutions. The impact of Stealth Locking's Middle East push is expected to be massive. The company's presence can fill a gap in the market. After all, demand for sophisticated, design-aligned access control solutions is rising alongside the region's construction boom. Professionals interested in meeting with the team during the Middle East tour are encouraged to reach out. With meetings actively being booked across the year, Stealth Locking welcomes architects, specifiers, integrators, and distributors to explore opportunities for partnership, collaboration, or direct demonstration.
Forbes
07-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
The Biggest Access Control Challenge In AI: Multisource Data
Suman Sharma is the cofounder and CTO of Procyon Inc. Imagine a retail firm's AI spitting out a sales forecast for a regional manager, merging public market trends, open to all, with sensitive customer purchase histories, restricted to top execs. The result—a sleek projection—hides a messy problem: How does access control ensure users see only what they're allowed to when AI blends data from multiple sources? As AI fuels enterprise decisions in retail, finance and tech, this issue towers over security efforts. Access control, the practice of restricting data and systems to authorized users, buckles under AI's dynamic, data-hungry nature. I'll unpack the challenge, its stakes and solutions, urging action to secure enterprises without curbing innovation. The Challenge: Multisource Data And Access Control Access control shines in traditional setups: Managers view reports, developers tweak code and each is gated by defined permissions. AI disrupts this. Machine learning, generative models and real-time analytics pull from diverse enterprise sources: internal databases (sales logs, staff records), external feeds (market APIs, vendor stats) and live streams (web clicks, Internet of Things (IoT) sensors). An AI's output, like a forecast or risk score, fuses these, blurring their origins. Here's the snag: Enterprise users—analysts, managers, contractors—hold varied rights. A retail analyst can see market trends but not customer data. When AI mixes both into a prediction, how does access control block unauthorized bits? This multisource data clash, critical today, tests the limits of securing AI in enterprises. Why It's A Big Deal • Security Risk: AI outputs leaking restricted data—customer profiles, trade secrets—can spark breaches. A 2025 report found that 68% of firms faced AI-related data leaks, often due to weak access controls allowing unauthorized exposure of sensitive data blended with public sources. • Compliance Pressure: Rules like GDPR and CCPA demand data isolation. An AI blending open and restricted sources for an unprivileged user risks violations and hefty fines. • Trust Erosion: If staff or partners fear AI exposes sensitive info, confidence in systems—and the enterprise—tanks. Root Causes Several drivers make this tough: • Data Entanglement: AI, especially complex models, melds inputs inseparably. A risk score's roots—public stats or private logs—defy easy tracing. • Static Limits: Traditional access control often uses fixed rules, yet AI data shifts, such as new APIs or fresh streams, can outrun updates. • Coarse Scope: Permissions like 'view all forecasts' lack precision, missing fine control over specific data or AI outputs. • User Diversity: Thousands of users across roles query one AI, each with unique rights, defying tidy enforcement. Implications The fallout is real. A retail manager, seeing a forecast tied to restricted customer data, gains improper insight, even indirectly. Auditing this is brutal: how do you pinpoint an AI output's sources? In finance, a risk score mixing public trends and private accounts, shown to a junior analyst without full rights, could breach GDPR, costing millions. Worse, if employees or clients doubt access control's grip, trust fades, slowing AI adoption and enterprise growth. Consider a tech firm: An AI predicts server downtime using public usage stats (open to engineers) and proprietary code metrics (viewable by executives only). If access control slips, an engineer gets a tainted result, risking a leak. Across vast users and fluid data, this spirals. Solutions To Bridge The Gap Tackling this demands evolving access control for AI. Here are enterprise-ready fixes: Tag sources (e.g., "market: open," "customer: restricted") and track them through the AI pipeline. Systems flag or block outputs if restricted data is involved. • Pros: It catches unauthorized leaks and aids audits. • Cons: It needs metadata tools and could add processing load. • Example: In retail, an AI skips customer-based forecasts for an analyst without rights. Use flexible models like attribute-based access control (ABAC), adjusting permissions by context, such as user role, data sensitivity, query type and time. A manager gets predictions from approved sources only. • Pros: It adapts to AI's fluidity. • Cons: The setup can be complex, and a policy shift is needed. • Example: A finance AI gives a clerk market-based risk scores while blocking account-derived ones. Build AI to filter responses live, suppressing insights from unauthorized sources. Algorithms can mask restricted elements. • Pros: This is a direct, user-specific shield. • Cons: It can be hard to isolate in complex models. • Example: A tech firm's downtime prediction for an engineer omits proprietary metrics. Train separate AI models per user group, each fed only accessible data (e.g., an analyst's model uses public stats, not customer records). • Pros: This ensures a clean split with no leak risk. • Cons: It can be costly and high maintenance. • Example: A retail firm runs a 'manager' model and an 'analyst' model, siloed by rights. Log AI inputs and user outputs for compliance checks. Anomaly detection, perhaps AI-driven, flags odd access. • Pros: It builds trust. • Cons: The storage and analysis burden grows. • Example: Anomaly detection could catch a finance AI leaking private data to a clerk. Future Outlook Multisource AI data will surge with generative models, real-time feeds and cloud systems. The challenge swells—think merging web clicks and private profiles or fusing market data and client accounts. Enterprises need AI-savvy solutions, blending traditional methods, dynamic approaches and new tech. The clock's ticking. AI's reach grows, and so does this access control challenge. Enterprises, don't wait for a breach. Security teams, audit AI pipelines now: map data sources, test permissions, spot leaks. Developers, build lineage tracking and filters into models; start with pilot projects in retail or finance. Leaders, invest in dynamic access control like attribute-based access control (ABAC) and rethink policies to match AI's pace. Regulators and industry groups, unite to craft AI-specific standards by launching forums or task forces this year. Together, secure AI's potential: act boldly, and act now. Conclusion The biggest access control challenge in AI—managing outputs that blend multiple sources, some allowed, some not—dogs enterprises daily. Through data lineage, dynamic controls, output filters, tailored models and audits, we can adapt. Take action to close the gap. Can access control keep up with AI's surge? Your move ensures it will. Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and technology executives. Do I qualify?
