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Belfry Introduces 'The Belfry Brief'

Belfry, known for its innovative operating system tailored for security guard services, has officially released 'The Belfry Brief'. This comprehensive overview not only highlights the top 10 product innovations of 2025 but also offers a glimpse into the ambitious roadmap for 2026. In a world where security operations must adapt and evolve, this announcement reflects Belfry's commitment to modernizing and streamlining the industry.

Major Highlights of 2025

In 2025, Belfry achieved significant milestones that have reinforced its position within the security sector. According to Jordan Wallach, Co-Founder and CEO of Belfry, the past year was pivotal, with major updates significantly enhancing operational capabilities across the board. The Belfry Brief identifies ten key innovations that emerged during this transformative year, each crafted to address vital aspects of day-to-day guard operations.

1. Advanced Service Rates and Pay Breakdown: Supporting multiple rates per shift, this feature allows flexibility in service pricing.
2. Live Dashboard Enhancements: Improved operational visibility through shift drilldowns makes monitoring easier and more efficient.
3. Billed vs. Unbilled Overtime Forecasting: This aspect contributes to enhanced profitability control.
4. Shift Attestation: This tool assists firms in adhering to compliance requirements specific to regions, such as California.
5. Shift Marketplace Upgrades: The updates enable quicker shift filling with reduced manual effort.
6. Hiring and Onboarding Improvements: Features like e-signature integrations streamline the hiring process and document management.
7. Embedded Insurance Workflows: This modernizes the process of workers' compensation.
8. Officer Performance Analytics: Support for coaching, recognition, and ensuring operational consistency.
9. Mobile Supervisor Mode: This facilitates field leadership without the necessity of a laptop.
10. In-app Chat and Smart Groups: Enhance secure communication that updates dynamically based on site and schedule.

These innovations aim to mitigate common challenges faced by security companies, from managing field operations to ensuring compliance. Users like Jeff Hamilton from Centurion Security Services emphasized the operational efficiencies gained from these updates, allowing for prompt responses to client inquiries, aided by real-time insights.

Looking Ahead: Innovations for 2026

While the 2025 recap showcases what has been accomplished, it also sets the stage for the future. The Belfry Brief teases several exciting features slated for release in 2026, enhancing automation and support for comprehensive business operations.

• - Earned Wage Access (EWA): Aimed at improving recruitment and staff retention, this feature will afford employees quicker access to earned wages.
• - Integrated Applicant Tracking System (ATS): This will simplify the hiring and onboarding processes further.
• - AI Shift Autopilot: Designed to detect coverage risks in real time and assist with staffing.
• - AI Reporting Tools: These tools are set to improve client communication and streamline manual reviews.
• - Advanced Financial Reporting: Offering real-time visibility into finances, linking it directly to operational data.

As Wallach described, the AI Shift Autopilot will transform shift management by monitoring schedules and notifying on-call officers swiftly, easing the operational burden on organizations.

Resources Available for Security Leaders

Accompanying the Belfry Brief is a downloadable checklist aimed at ensuring security operators make the most of these new features while preparing for future advancements. Belfry encourages leaders in security services to utilize these resources, from checklist downloads to recorded briefings about upcoming innovations.

For those not yet immersed in Belfry's ecosystem, demo requests are being promoted as an opportunity to explore how these advancements can modernize operations, bolster employee retention, and elevate service quality. The comprehensive nature of 'The Belfry Brief' underlines Belfry's dedication to driving the security industry forward in the face of evolving challenges.

About Belfry

Belfry's mission is straightforward: to provide a specialized operating system designed for security guard firms. By integrating various aspects of security operations—from scheduling and compliance to officer performance—Belfry aims to enhance operational efficiency and profitability for firms across the United States. To delve deeper into Belfry's offerings, visit Belfry Software's website.