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Dan Ferrisi, Group Editor, Commercial and Security

Dan Ferrisi has been a B2B editorial professional since November 2004, covering the audio, video, lighting and music industries since the beginning of his career. Getting his start with Sound & Communications, he ascended from assistant editor, to associate editor, to eventually lead editor. He served as editor-in-chief of Commercial Integrator from November 2021 through August 2023 before being promoted to group editor, commercial and security, gaining oversight responsibility of the Security Sales & Integration brand, as well.

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Dan Ferrisi's Latest Opinion Posts

Read: Genetec Underlines Dealer Centricity, Hybrid Approaches at Global Press Summit ’24

Genetec Underlines Dealer Centricity, Hybrid Approaches at Global Press Summit ’24

During its Global Press Summit ’24, Genetec Inc. previewed an exciting new SaaS solution, but it also laid out a vision for partner-driven success.

Read: Editor’s Note: Security and AV Industries Are More Similar Than They Are Different

Editor’s Note: Security and AV Industries Are More Similar Than They Are Different

AV and physical security integrators are recognizing and embracing the same imperatives, including AI, recurring revenue and cloud migration.

Read: ASSA ABLOY New Haven Visit Illuminates Company’s Pedigree

ASSA ABLOY New Haven Visit Illuminates Company’s Pedigree

ASSA ABLOY welcomed Security Sales & Integration to New Haven to discuss its history, its competitive differentiators and its product array.

Read: Matthew Callari of Exertis Almo Q&A: Drones for Security Installs

Matthew Callari of Exertis Almo Q&A: Drones for Security Installs

Drones for security installs have become a topic of increasing interest among integrators. Matthew Callari of Exertis Almo offers insight.

Dan Ferrisi's Latest Posts

Read: Global Security Operations Centers: Trends and Opportunities in 2024 and Beyond

Global Security Operations Centers: Trends and Opportunities in 2024 and Beyond

SSI’s 2024 GSOC Deep Dive Report illuminates the changing face of mission-critical environments and their evolving needs.

Read: SSI Industry Hall of Fame 2024: Jeffrey Zwirn, President, IDS Research and Development

SSI Industry Hall of Fame 2024: Jeffrey Zwirn, President, IDS Research and Development

We round out our looks at the 2024 SSI Industry Hall of Fame with a profile on on one of our long-time contributors.

Read: Bogen Shares Exciting ISC West Plans, Product Unveilings

Bogen Shares Exciting ISC West Plans, Product Unveilings

Bogen shares its exciting ISC West plans in this exclusive Q&A, with Scott Hepler discussing a VoIP wall baffle combo speaker unit and more.

Read: SSI Industry Hall of Fame 2024: Kirk MacDowell, MacGuard Security Advisors

SSI Industry Hall of Fame 2024: Kirk MacDowell, MacGuard Security Advisors

MacDowell earned his spot in the Hall of Fame for decades of service to the security industry, including on the SIA and TMA boards.

Read: Nice Executive Paul Williams Shares Company’s ISC West Plans

Nice Executive Paul Williams Shares Company’s ISC West Plans

Nice executive Paul Williams shares the company’s ISC West plans, including highlighting its innovative E+ extended range sensors.

Read: SSI Industry Hall of Fame 2024: Andrew Lanning, Integrated Security Technologies

SSI Industry Hall of Fame 2024: Andrew Lanning, Integrated Security Technologies

The co-founder of a Hawaii-based security integrator with his wife Christine is in the SSI Industry Hall of Fame for his dedication.

Read: SSI Industry Hall of Fame 2024: Aria Kozak, Elite Interactive Solutions CEO

SSI Industry Hall of Fame 2024: Aria Kozak, Elite Interactive Solutions CEO

Kozak became known as the Father of Remote Guarding on his way to earning a spot in the SSI Industry Hall of Fame.

Read: SSI Industry Hall of Fame 2024: Kelly Bond, Davis Mergers & Acquisitions Group

SSI Industry Hall of Fame 2024: Kelly Bond, Davis Mergers & Acquisitions Group

Our annual celebration of the security industry Hall of Fame kicks off with a partner from one of the industry’s top M&A firms.

Read: Emerald Revamps Total Tech Summit 2024 to Boost Integrators’ Long-Term Success

Emerald Revamps Total Tech Summit 2024 to Boost Integrators’ Long-Term Success

TTS touts a new location, a new format and a new website as thought leader integrators gear up for San Antonio event Nov. 4-6.

Read: Kings III on RMR Opportunities from Elevator Phone Monitoring

Kings III on RMR Opportunities from Elevator Phone Monitoring

Kings III, a leader in elevator phone monitoring and emergency communications, boasts a network of more than 300 dealers.

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