As we turn our calendars to 2019 and settle into the New Year, it’s a good time to reflect on the major trends that took hold of the security industry last year. A common thread that spanned the industry during 2018 was the topic of convergence. Mergers and acquisitions dominated headlines as firms took steps to become more competitive in a growing market. Traditional guarding firms acquired tech startups, and industry titans increased their market share by merging with other major players. As a result, we’re starting 2019 with fewer companies, but the ones that remain are bigger than ever before.

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