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PSA Security Network Announces New Sessions and Lineup of Industry Expert Speakers for TEC 2016

Annual Security Conference to Bring Together Key Industry Experts to Discuss Market Trends, Cybersecurity and Robotics

WESTMINSTER, CO- April 28, 2016 – PSA Security Network (psasecurity2021.insightful.design) the world’s largest electronic security cooperative today announced the addition of several new sessions and the lineup of key industry experts slated to speak at PSA TEC 2016 to be held in Westminster, CO on May 9-12, 2016. New sessions that have been added to the schedule for Thursday, May 12 in recent weeks include:

• Robotic Technologies and the Future of Physical Security Thursday, May 12 | 8:30 a.m.
• Robotics and Automated Guarding Thursday, May 12 | 10:15 a.m.
• Commercial Integrated Access Control Solution Thursday, May 12 | 10:15 a.m.
• Robotic Security: Where it's at and Where it's Going (Panel Discussion) Thursday, May 12 | 1:15 p.m.
• Assessment, Control and Monitoring Strategies for Internal Cyber Hygiene (Presented by the PSA Cybersecurity Advisory Committee) Thursday, May 12 | 1:15 p.m.

Space is limited in these sessions so new attendees are encouraged to register now or current attendees may modify their registrations to add these sessions to their agendas. “We are pleased to announce these new additions to the educational lineup for PSA TEC,” said Anthony Berticelli, director of education for PSA Security Network. “Robotics and cybersecurity are two of the biggest developments in the security market in the last 12 months. We felt it was critical to bring these additional sessions to TEC to ensure our attendees were getting a comprehensive overview of the industry landscape and how these trends might impact their businesses moving forward.” In addition to new sessions, PSA TEC also announced the lineup of speakers for the annual State of the Industry and State of the Integrator panels.  This year, the State of the Industry panel will focus on recent market trends, challenges and opportunities facing integrators and manufacturers, and look forward to what the next five years might hold for the industry. State of the Industry Panelists:

• Michael Kaiser, Executive Director, National Cyber Security Alliance
• Dave Carter, Managing Director, NetOne
• Chuck Wilson, Executive Director, NSCA
• John E. Mack, Executive Vice President, Imperial Capital
• Bill Bozeman, President and CEO of PSA Security Network (moderator)

The State of the Integrator Panel will bring together a panel of expert integrators who will discuss new business models, corporate culture and resource management, and vendor relation strategies for success. State of the Integrator Panelists:

• Brent Franklin, President, Unlimited Technology
• Carey Boethel, Founder, President and CEO, Securadyne Systems LLC
• Mike Meridith, President, SEi
• Jeffrey Nunberg, Founder, President and CEO, Integrated Security Systems
• Paul Boucherle, Founder/Principal, Matterhorn Consulting (moderator)

To learn more about PSA TEC, visit www.psatec.com. About PSA TEC 2016 For 2016, TEC goes “Beyond the Edge,” offering educational programs focused on industry trends and polishing attendees’ business acumen with specific learning tracks for sales and marketing, operations, business owners and technical professionals. Attendees of this year’s conference will tap into industry trends including security robotics and cybersecurity, explore peer-to-peer and sessions on project management, leadership, sales and marketing, cybersecurity, and technical topics, and see what’s new from over 100 exhibitors. All TEC attendees benefit from the comprehensive registration package that includes access to all networking events, meals and all non-certification conference courses at no additional cost. www.psatec.com About PSA Security Network PSA Security Network is the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, owned by the most progressive security integrators throughout North America. By combining purchasing power and resources of the largest vendors with the strengths and personal attention to detail of locally-owned companies, PSA members are responsible for over $2 billion annually in security, fire, and life safety installations. In addition to exceptional equipment selection, PSA offers industry leading education and training as well as vetted solutions and services that can enhance any security company’s operations. psasecurity2021.insightful.design. Media Contact: Kim Garcia Director of Marketing PSA Security Network Office: 303-450-3467 Kgarcia@psasecurity.com