AUSTIN, Texas, July 20, 2026 — System Surveyor, the trusted standard in physical security site survey and system design software, today announced that President and Co-Founder Maureen Carlson has been named a recipient of the 2026 Security Innovator Award from Security Business magazine.
The Security Innovator Awards are the industry’s only 100% peer-nominated recognition program, honoring individuals who have made meaningful and innovative contributions to the security profession.
Carlson was recognized for her leadership in advancing System Surveyor’s platform and helping transform how security systems are designed, documented, and managed. Since becoming President in 2025, she has overseen the launch of several major platform enhancements, including Camera Advisor, Customized Reports, System Surveyor for Phone, the Integration Marketplace, System Surveyor Connectors and the System Surveyor Certification Program.
In announcing the award, Security Business highlighted Carlson’s role in evolving System Surveyor “from a site survey tool into a collaborative, intelligent system design environment that connects to the broader software ecosystem integrators already use.”
“Maureen has always been driven by a simple goal: helping security professionals work smarter and collaborate more effectively,” said Chris Hugman, CEO and Co-Founder of System Surveyor. “Her vision, leadership and commitment to solving real-world challenges for integrators and end users continue to shape both our platform and the industry. This recognition is well deserved.”
Under Carlson’s leadership, System Surveyor has expanded its focus on collaboration, workflow efficiency and ecosystem connectivity, helping integrators, consultants, and end users streamline security system planning and documentation across the project lifecycle.
“I am incredibly honored to receive this recognition from peers across the security industry,” said Carlson. “Innovation is never the work of one person but the result of listening closely to customers, challenging assumptions and working alongside a talented team committed to improving how security systems are designed and delivered.”
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