
May 2025 Issue
Special Report: Critical Infrastructure
As we move deeper into 2025, the perimeter security landscape for U.S. critical infrastructure is being rapidly redefined. The convergence of emerging technologies, escalating threat vectors, and tightened regulatory oversight is driving a shift toward smarter, more adaptive security strategies. From energy facilities and data centers to transportation hubs and water treatment plants, protecting the perimeter is no longer just about physical barriers—it's about intelligent, integrated defense.
Market Outlook: Perimeter Security
smartPerimeter.ai’s latest Market Focus reveals robust growth across foundational perimeter safety technologies—fences, gates, barriers, and bollards. Fencing remains the dominant perimeter defense tool, with the U.S. market valued at $9.23 billion in 2023 and forecasted to hit $16.23 billion by 2033 (CAGR 5.81%). Growth is driven by security demands across government, commercial, and industrial sectors, compliance pressures, and new construction.
New (and Better) Ways to Deploy and Enhance Access Control at Government Facilities
By Ronnie Pennington, Altronix
The demand for more efficient and cost-effective ways to deploy access control at government facilities is a high priority as security and facilities personnel are being tasked to enhance security and safety, mitigate risks, and improve workforce management. This applies across the federal, state and local levels at facilities – from city halls to courthouses and administration buildings to military bases – to ensure that only authorized personnel have the level(s) of access they require.
With the trend towards multi-factor identity authentication, modern access control systems employ some combination of mobile credentials, biometrics, prox cards or fobs, and keypads to activate a wide range of security entrances and electronic locks. This increases both the number of readers and related devices deployed at each door location, as well as the amount of power required to operate them. Yet at the same time, security and facilities management personnel are being asked to do more with less. Fortunately, new power and access integration and deployment solutions are can help achieve these divergent objectives, lowering overall costs while increasing system capacity and reducing the physical real estate required for installation.
5 Questions With…
John Nemerofsky, Chief Operating Officer, SAGE Integration
About John: As Chief Operating Officer at SAGE Integration, John focuses on operations, company acquisitions, and organic growth strategies He has spent my career driving growth and operational excellence in the electronic security systems technology space.
He has been honored with numerous awards including:
- SIA’s Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year Award
- George R. Lippert Memorial Award for long-term service to the industry
- PSA Captains, Hang 10, and High Ride Awards
He is deeply committed to philanthropy serving as Treasurer and Board Member of Mission 500, and the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) board.
PRODUCT AND EVENT SPOTLIGHT
EBC48 with NetWay Spectrum
The Altronix EBC48 is a high-performance rapid battery charger designed to keep your system up and running – recharging 32AH+ sealed lead acid or gel batteries in under eight hours. When integrated with Altronix NetWay Spectrum Hardened PoE Solutions it ensures your IP security and surveillance devices remain operational. EBC48 delivers reliability when power is out at the pole, ensuring security and lighting are powered 24/7. Plus, its built-in supervision features monitor AC failure and battery health, providing ultimate peace of mind. Compact, powerful, and essential for uninterrupted performance. LEARN MORE
CleanWave Touchless Switch
The Dortronics CleanWave Touchless Switch provides reliable, hands-free operation with a simple wave. Using advanced microwave sensor technology, it ensures high detection accuracy with an adjustable range of 4–24 inches. Designed for sanitary environments, it features a gasketed faceplate, IP54 rating, and selectable output hold times (0.5–30 seconds). Ideal for cleanrooms, healthcare, biolabs, and food processing, CleanWave withstands harsh conditions indoors and outdoors. It seamlessly integrates with electronic locks, automatic door openers, and access systems, offering a durable, hygienic solution for modern access control in demanding settings. LEARN MORE
The Premier Event in Perimeter Security
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is looking for engaging and informative speakers and sessions for the 2025 Perimeter PREVENT, the premier event in perimeter security. Perimeter PREVENT delivers engaging, commercial-free discussions with invaluable insights on the full sphere of perimeter security topics, from physical hardening to layering detection technologies. Join us in Washington, D.C. from June 17-18th. LEARN MORE
HS-L1.5 High Security Sensor
Uses advanced switch technology. Level 1 high security sets the standard for safes, vaults, and other applications. Available in single and dual alarms contacts models. UL 10C Fire Rated high security contacts. Listed to UL 634. LEARN MORE
LEADING COMPANIES AT ISC WEST
- Actuate
- ALCEA
- Alertus
- Altronix
- AMAROK
- Ameristar (ASSA ABLOY)
- CEIA
- Davista and ThriveLogic
- Doorking
- Dortronics Systems
- Echodyne
- LandSkyAI
- Magnasphere
- ProTech by Hirsch
- PureTech Systems
- Xtract One
- Zenitel
See their comments below…
#1 Reach to Perimeter Safety & Security Buyers
Solution Providers
ProTech by Hirsch: Unbreakable Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems
ProTech by Hirsch delivers cutting-edge perimeter security solutions, ensuring robust protection for critical facilities. With advanced technologies like GFence sensing cables and infrared sensors, ProTech detects threats in real-time, seamlessly integrating with Spectra and Velocity Vision VMS for a unified security platform. Designed for durability, ProTech's IP-rated systems withstand extreme conditions, making them ideal for federal, education, and commercial sites. From military bases to schools, ProTech empowers Hirsch's mission of "High Security Made Simple", offering scalable, reliable defense against intrusions. Protect what matters most with ProTech's proven, perimeter-to-core security expertise, trusted globally for mission-critical environments.
Magnasphere: Perimeter Security

Magnasphere’s magnetic switch technology replaces the antiquated reed switch in door protection – providing a higher level of door security. Combined with the Magnasphere radar motion detector and the Magnasphere anti-cut and climb fence detection system, Magnasphere is your trusted source for all your perimeter security equipment needs.
AMAROK: The Smarter Approach to Perimeter Security for Your Business

AMAROK provides electric fencing and other integrated perimeter security solutions, including video surveillance and monitoring, access control, lighting, and more, to keep criminals off our customers’ property. Securing over 8,000 locations across the country, we help commercial businesses protect their property, people, productivity, profits, and reputation. Nobody stops crime like AMAROK.
The Best of ISC West 2025
Indeed, the perimeter was all around this year’s ISC West. Here are our votes for the Best of ISC West:
Infrastructure & Perimeter Protection – Vehicle Incursions
Led by Rob Reiter of the Storefront Safety Council, this session dug into the legal and human cost of vehicle-based threats.
Scott Rosenbloom (Hercules High Security), Ben Whitman (Clark Fountain), and Sean Ahrens (Affiliated Engineers) emphasized a hard truth: vehicle attacks happen far more often than we realize—and “meeting code” won’t protect you from liability. With more than 31,000 vehicle-into-building incidents since 2014, sectors like retail, healthcare, and cannabis are facing rising exposure. Risk assessments aren’t just best practice—they’re legal protection.
Of course, The Best of ISC West includes the SIA New Product Showcase Awards program, recognizing winners in several product and service categories that touch on the Perimeter Safety & Security market. Here are the best Perimeter Safety & Security product winners.
- Antiterrorism/Force Protection/Armed Aggressor
- Winner: Xonar Technology – TruePort
- Biometrics
- Winner: Intel RealSense + Ones Technology – Biofix Gate Vision Powered by Ones Technology and Intel RealSense ID F450
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention Solutions (Physical) – Wired or Wireless
- Winner: SPOT AI – SPOT AI Remote Security Agent
- Law Enforcement/Public Safety/Guarding Systems
- Winner: 3Si Security Systems – DirectToDispatch
- Threat Detection and Response Solutions
- Honorable Mention: Xtract One Technologies – Xtract One Gateway













